#modern simple drawing room design

[spocks-kaathyra]

Cardassian egg painting

I know it doesn't make a lot of sense for Cardassians to lay eggs but humor me for a second here because imagine the culture that could evolve around it.

You know how reptile eggs shouldn't be rotated during incubation otherwise the baby will die, so breeders will often mark the top of an egg so they know the proper orientation? What if Cardassians do this too. And what if it's evolved from simple markings to, like, auspicious sigils. Like, you can wish your baby health/prosperity/filial piety/etc. by painting or stamping the corresponding symbol on top of their egg. Of course it's superstition that this actually affects the baby's fate, but even non-superstitious people do it anyway, just because it's tradition.

The substance that the symbol is painted with also supposedly affects the baby. This is a bit more scientifically sound, since chemicals can penetrate the shell and influence the fetus's development. Traditionally you'd use different kinds of herbal dye, but in modern times people are getting more scientific about it and using dyes imbued with chemicals that are proven to be beneficial to fetal development.

There are established symbols that signify different well-wishes, but of course people get creative with it. You can incorporate multiple symbols in your design, or hire a fortune teller to come up with a personalized design for your baby, or just add your own little flourishes. The designs can get quite elaborate. In modern times, parents who don't believe in the superstition of it have started painting other things on their eggs. A pretty design incorporating the baby's name, writing a letter to their baby, drawings with sentimental but not spiritual importance.

If the baby hatches in a way that doesn't damage the design, parents will often preserve the portion of the shell that has the design on it as a keepsake. If the baby does damage the design when they hatch, it's considered a bad omen, and a sign that the baby's fate will be the opposite of whatever the design symbolized.

When you walk into a Cardassian hospital's incubator room, you'll see eggs with all sorts of different designs—and some unmarked eggs, too. Those are probably orphans or bastards, babies without parents who care enough to wish them well. Sometimes hospitals will stamp those eggs with a generic, simple design wishing health. Usually not, though.

[niuniente]

I really like the use of heavy blacks in your art, was there anything in particular that inspired that stylistic choice? I works really well for DHD especially.

I just like black as a color a lot. The more the better. I think I'd be super happy if I had a completely black room with some minor details done with some other color where to withdraw into. Overall, I like simple (and modern) black design in many things. Makes sense it would carry over to my art.

From an artistic point of view, I like how comic artist Boichi draws black clothes 99% of the time only as black silhouettes. Otherwise, his art is extremely detailed and anatomically insane.

I've been thinking utilizing this style more in my own art but I have to remember that whatever is surrounded by a black, sleek mass, it gets amplified.

I also really like the simplicity of 60's-80's manga.

[matthewswifeyx]

Artist!Matt headcannons

Artist!Matt who draws on you to calm you down, like stars and hearts to look back at

Artist!Matt who uses you as a canvas such as making you lay down on your front and he paints on your back with water colours and skin safe pens. It was actually your idea for him to paint on you, he was so scared that your skin would react badly with his paints and pens but you reassured him the whole time.

Artist!Matt who designs yours and his own tattoos, Matt knows exactly what you want and can satisfy you with designs to your preference. Matt doesn't mind how many times you change the design or how complicated or simple it may be, he will always start over to make sure the tattoo is perfect. Matt doesn't design his own tattoos often he only does it when it is resembling you, like your nickname.

Artist!Matt who lets you colour in his tattoos, Matt loves it when you colour in his tattoos, he loves the way your eyes light up when she is given permission (which is mostly all of the time anyway). He even lets you use his expensive art pens, Matt doesn't really care if the pens react badly with his skin, all that matters to him is that you are happy.

Artist!Matt who takes you with him to look for inspiration to art galleries. Matt just complains about 'modern art' the whole time and how it doesn't represent art in its natural beauty.

Artist!Matt who is always to help you with picking any outfits to wear, being artistic and all, he has really gained a sense of style and is surprisingly good at accessorising your outfits.

Artist!Matt who always says yes to designing your new set of nails, sometimes he gets his nails painted in a matching design to your acrylics.

Artist!Matt who paints your nails when you have a period of time without acrylics, Matt does all of the research into safe products that will clean your nails nicely, and a good brand of nail polish to use.

Artist!Matt who spends months prior painting a canvas for your birthday, he stays until 11 at night to try and finish it off before you start getting concerned on why he isn't at your apartment yet. Matt also does paintings of you from memory in secret so he can have an art piece of his favourite girl in his room.

Artist!Matt who goes to any art classes that you would like to participate with him, such as pottery painting classes. Matt thinks tat it is pointless him attending as he already a pro and knows what to do, but he joins with Y/N because it makes her happy.

Artist!Matt who does small sessions with you, teaching you how to paint. He doesn't care how many mistakes you make or how messy you get, he just likes sharing his profession with you. At the end of your sessions you aren't actually that disappointed with your final piece. As Matt reassures you that it is the best painting he has ever seen.

Artist!Matt who is saving up all of the paintings that you have expressed love for, he is hoping that one day you guys will get a home together and he can surprise you with all of these paintings he has kept secret all of these years.

Artist!Matt who loves using you as inspiration, he will have you sitting in front of him for hours so he can make your features and curves perfect in the painting.

Hey guys! I hope you have enjoyed these headcannons! If you have any requests or suggestions just send me a message and I will try to get back you asap! <3

[what-the-fluxxation]

Originally was planning on drawing a much higher quality version of this but I got very eepy and still had to write all of this stuff..

AWM AU update nonetheless!

Rengran’s Rhizomatic Ballista

“The Rhizomatic Ballista is a relatively compact and agile weapon with an intermediate downtime. It works by accumulating rhizomatic-based electrical currents along the insides of its pronged upper and lower extensions. The central barrel spins, creating a magnetic field that builds to immense strength, then releasing a small metal projectile with violent force.”

Initially designed for usage as a defense weapon upon the Haotian Sphere, this weapon was further refined and shrunk, now commonly appearing as a fixed and compact sentry. Current models are often placed for simple defense, either able to make use of rhizomatic currents, or standard currents, firing either a piece of rhizomatically charged metal, or plain metal. Though these modern equivalents pack a punch, they are nothing compared to the Ballistae of old.

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Within a few years of having joined the Jie Clan’s research and development team, Rengran and his colleges were assigned to a massive project, to create defensive weapons for something gargantuan. For the first time since the mandated service several years prior, scientists flocked to the Jie Clan to help. The word was that it was some sort of satellite, the premise was appealing. The weapons were made independently from the rest of the project, so it was impossible to tell exactly what was going on. The scraps of tolerance the scientists had for each other were already wearing thin from the hyper-competitive nature of the Jie Clan’s employment system, but this project destroyed what little was left. Nobody spoke, everyone remained isolated, working tirelessly.

Weapons were tested against each other, compared by destructive prowess, energy use, and efficiency. Slowly, the amount of defensive weapons was brought down to single digits, the pressure mounting further with each cut weapon concept. The experimental weapons testing facility was growing quieter by the day. At long last, only four remained. Emperor Jietong himself was to select the weapon he liked the most, as all of the remaining weapons were equally effective. After a few minutes of scrutinizing each, he picked Rengran’s Rhizomatic Ballista. The design reminded him of the evolution of the bow, seeing it fit that this next advance be present on his magnum opus, a sign of this great project’s place as a similar stepping-stone for Solarian-kind.

Rengran was assured constantly that these weapons would be used for defense. He was told this satellite would help better understand the nature of the cosmos, aiding in Solarian exploration amidst the stars. His weapon would protect the satellites from debris. He was only somewhat surprised at an apparent promotion in the following days. His excitement began to wane as he was given a clearance badge and lead far deeper into the general research center than ever before, through huge metal doors, past guards, and finally, into a room whose ceiling was lost within haze and fog.

Absolute dread washed over him as three massive cannon-barrels came into view.

[accio-victuuri]

excerpts from this article : “Behind the scenes of "Sunshine by My Side", a story of starting over again”

"I would think, why would a young, handsome and sunny boy like a divorced female director who is going through difficulties?" The plot gives a good explanation for this question - because Jian Bing once illuminated a small, dark corner in Shengyang’s heart.

The similarity between Xiao Zhan and Sheng Yang is a coincidence

The characters of Sheng Yang and Jian Bing can be seen from their names, as well as the warm and healing relationship between them. In the initial script setting, Sheng Yang was as direct, light and sunny as his name, without so many layers, just a simple and warm big boy. However, after Li Xiao and Xiao Zhan started to contact each other because of discussing the script , Li Xiao discovered a temperament in Xiao Zhan that could be added to Sheng Yang.

This was Li Xiao’s first close contact and understanding of actor Xiao Zhan. “I found that he was different from what I imagined.” Li Xiao said that before this, she had not fully understood Xiao Zhan and just know that he is very popular.

Perhaps this is also a stereotype, giving people a sense of distance and room for speculation. But when Xiao Zhan sat in front of Li Xiao, Li Xiao felt Xiao Zhan was beyond it. "He has a classical temperament, especially like a person who came from the past, unlike us modern people who are always surrounded by all kinds of information, his energy will be scattered, but he does not seem to be distracted by the complicated surrounding environment."

While discussing scripts, Li Xiao and Xiao Zhan would also recommend some of their favorite movies to each other, "I didn't expect his taste in movies to be so literary. Some of them are really boring movies that I can't stand."

Because of this, the story of "Wei Sheng Huozhu" popped up in Li Xiao's mind, "I think there is no love and attraction for no reason in this world. In real life, everyone can feel the hormonal changes of both parties, just like someone." It’s a kind of metaphysics, but in TV dramas, the audience may not be able to feel it, so they have to do some homework on how two people attract each other.”

In this story about a young man holding a pillar, the first thing Li Xiao thought of was warmth. Jian Bing inadvertently illuminated Sheng Yang's inferiority complex caused by his father's career, and gave him some encouragement and positive guidance. At completely different stages in their lives, the two gave each other some help and met again ten years later. "Such a romantic date and a story of worshiping a girl for ten years happened in Sheng Yang, played by Xiao Zhan. It's reasonable."

Xiao Zhan's dedicated and persistent temperament adds more possibilities to the role of Sheng Yang. After creating so many scripts, Li Xiao found that sometimes when writing a character, if the actor's own temperament is not very close to the character, it is actually half the effort. But if the character is very close to the actor, the actor's own natural temperament and temperament can be used. status, that is, getting twice the result with half the effort.

"Sheng Yang has a kind of stubbornness. He will do something very determinedly and can stick to it for a long time. Including his good impression of Jian Bing, which lasted for ten years, all came from my contact with Xiao Zhan." Li Xiao said.

On the contrary, Sheng Yang's obvious external settings, such as his career as a designer, family atmosphere, ability to draw, etc., are similar to Xiao Zhan's, but it is a coincidence. Li Xiao didn't know that Xiao Zhan was a designer before becoming an artist, and he didn't know that the plot where Sheng Yang painted clouds for Jian Bing happened to use Xiao Zhan's painting skills.

During the script creation stage, director Song Xiaofei and screenwriter Li Xiao had reached a very clear consensus on "The Sun Is With Me": the story should be real and down-to-earth, rather than just creating a romantic idol-like love.

Therefore, all the scenes in the drama are designed to make the actors feel this reality. For example, we chose to shoot in Chongqing because Xiao Zhan is from Chongqing. That is where he grew up and lived. There is no strangeness to this city, and it is easier for him to believe that he is Sheng Yang himself.

Including Sheng Yang's home, the director led the art and props team to build a 1:1 replica of the two-story corridor in the studio to capture Sheng Yang commuting and returning home. In order to create the bustling atmosphere of the courtyard, the crew not only built Shengyang’s house, but also built a room in the opposite building, so that when shooting night scenes, they can put some lights in the opposite room, or the noisy background sound of the TV , to create a breath of life and set off a real sense of atmosphere.

The messy advertisements in the corridor, the rusty stains on Shengyang's bed, and even the warped walls were all made bit by bit by the prop team. Xiao Zhan came to Shengyang's room for the first time. Looking at the basketball posters and paintings all over the wall, it became clear that Shengyang liked basketball and painting. During the break between shooting, Xiao Zhan drew some paintings by himself. When Sheng Yang was happy, he also added the "air shooting" action.

"The fit between the character and the actor is very high, which is helpful to the actor's performance. First of all, Xiao Zhan is confident when he sits in front of the computer. When he opens those design-related software, there is not one he can't use. In this way I can just shoot at his hands and the screen, that kind of focus on work does not require acting, and the sense of reality comes out all at once."

When filming, the director is also worried that if the environment creates a strong sense of stage, the actors will enter a state of acting that is out of style. So in terms of reality, "Sunshine by My Side" put a lot of effort into it: for the subway scenes, we actually went to the subway to shoot them; we also restored the details of the parts at home; when we went to work at the company, we turned on the computer and saw the design works on the computer."It is this complete sense of reality that can give actors the greatest sense of immersion and security."

[ambiguousthoughtsinsilence]

Stalker and the need for a purpose

Modern mass culture, aimed at the 'consumer', the civilisation of prosthetics, is crippling people's souls, setting up barriers between man and the crucial questions of his existence, his consciousness of himself as a spiritual being. / A. Tarkovsky, Sculpting in Time

It is rare to encounter a work of film that fundamentally challenges the way a person views an art form  and what it is capable of doing. I first watched Stalker (1979) in the beginning of 2023, and it is probably the film that lingers in my mind the most. It combines the techniques of cinema, such as long shots and visually abstract imagery, with a poetic and often literary script. Stalker does not lend itself to simple, straightforward interpretations and explanations, rather it invites the viewer inside its own calm, meditative universe to explore the ideas of science, art, purpose, faith and desire.

By drawing from a rich spiritual foundation and Tarkovsky’s own outlook, it manages to move into the territory of a transcendent work of art, as the film evolves.  Yet it’s not explicitly religious or faith focused, making it a more compelling experience, unlike Andrei Rublev (1966), which is explicitly Christian in its nature. Whereas Stalker explores ideas of faith in the frame of a science-fiction film, making the nature of the film more inquisitive and reflective, and thus more compelling.  I have since watched the film two more times, each time with a growing admiration for it and its three main characters.  Through its beautiful script, the film has created a whole new adoration for faith as a driving force behind creating art.

The film is loosely based on a short novel Roadside Picnic by the Strugatsky brothers. The film  takes the key idea of the Zone from the novel - a mystical and strange place brought into existence by aliens - and the idea of stalkers, people who explore and guide others through this forbidden place, often at a cost to themselves. The book contains several journeys into the area and multiple characters, whereas the film only has the Stalker, his daughter and wife, and the Writer and the Scientist. In the film the destination is a room, in the book it is an object called the Golden Sphere.  By going into the Room, one is meant to have their innermost wishes fulfilled. Stalker serves as an excellent example of taking the key elements of a story, stripping away the unnecessary and creating something new in a different art form. 

The film starts with a sequence at the Stalker’s home, with his wife begging him not to go, however he goes anyway, leaving his family behind. He meets the Writer and the Scientist and after getting past the security measures, there is an extensive and hypnotizing long shot of them being on a railway cart, moving from the sepia coloured ordinary world into the vividly green and natural landscape of the Zone. It is a film that is almost three hours long, yet is composed of only 142 shots. Through utilising the function of the long shot,the camerawork makes the viewer immersed in the imagery by making the viewer focus and pay attention. Geoff Dyer has called the sequence of the film’s three main characters going into the Zone  ‘the greatest sequence in film history’. The sound design changes as the cart approaches the Zone and after a period of looking at the characters’ heads and hearing the clanking sounds of the trolley, the viewer, along with the three main characters, enters the Zone. 

  The Zone is lush and quiet, it’s a living landscape, containing hidden dangers that only the Stalker is capable of guiding people through. Throughout the film these dangers never truly materialize, they are only spoken about. This leads to many interpretations of what the Zone is meant to represent, with interpretations ranging from a post-nuclear fallout zone to life itself. 

I do not consider myself as a person of faith and have always avoided the label of spirituality, as I have often perceived it as oppositional to ideas of rationality. However in Stalker  spirituality and faith are presented in an almost spellbinding way, as a desire to resolve the tension between the human spirit / soul and the world that values the material and provable.  The dialogue between the Writer and the Scientist  is often confrontational and combative, each trying to prove their superiority to the other. However, in contrast to them, there is the Stalker’s character. He goes out and accompanies people in the Zone as that is the way he defines his purpose. Towards the end of the film, he gets accused of doing these incursions into the zone for selfish purposes by the Writer and the Stalker responds by saying : 

“Yes, you’re right, I’m a nit, I haven’t done anything in this world and I cannot do anything... And neither could I give anything to my wife! And I do not have any friends and I cannot have, but you cannot take what’s mine from me! Everything is already taken from me, there, on the other side of the barbed wire. All I have is here. Can you understand! Here! In the Zone! My happiness, my freedom, my dignity – everything’s here! For I lead the same as me in here, unhappy ones, suffering. They... They have no other hope left! And I – I am able to! Can you understand – I am able to help them! Nobody else can help them, but I, nit (shouts), I, nit, am able to! I am ready to shed tears of happiness that I am able to help them. That’s all! And I want nothing else.”

Tarkovsky once explained that for him the Stalker embodied the kind of character that he most wanted to be like out of the three men. He was someone the world saw as too weak, yet he was actually the strongest out of the three. He has a sense of faith, of purpose, one that is independent from the pressures of the modern world. He defines himself through his ability to provide hope to others, a life in the service of trying to lessen the suffering of other people.  And the purity of this portrayal of a life of devotion and clear purpose has stuck with me since I first saw the film. The Stalker is a poor man,living in bleak circumstances, yet, as he exclaims above, the Zone provides him with a space, where his mission is clear and he can help others. Upon returning home, he despairs that the people have lost their faith:

“ [..] nobody believes. Not only those two. Nobody! Whom should I lead in there? Oh, God... And the most terrifying thing is ... that nobody needs it anymore. And nobody needs that Room. And all my efforts are worthless!”

Stalker is a character, who embodies a childlike belief in the good and the possibility of humans to experience it. However, his despair comes from the fact that the commitment to the material, to ideas of success and glory (the Writer) and the purely rational (the Scientist) have led to the loss of belief, the idea that something more meaningful is possible, this breaks his heart, because, if that is the case, then what place does the world have for someone, whose reason for existing is to give others their ability to believe?

The film does not offer a neat answer to this question, it ends on an ambiguous and supernatural note, but having seen it three times, I cannot help but explore questions of faith, belief and meaning within myself a lot more and through that Tarkovsky has definitely achieved his stated purpose - to create a work of art that serves a higher spiritual purpose.

[alexissara]

Quick Review: Stray Gods

Stray Gods is among the rare, the few, the musical video game. This is a visual novel/musical that reinvents Greek myth and provides a modern story about reincarnation, trauma, pain, murder, mystery and romance. The games gameplay is very simply put, making choices, there isn't more to it then that but the choices feel impactful.

I played one run with my GF and my Metamore romancing Persephone. After that run I did listen on youtube to more of the outcomes and possibilities [in particular the rest of the Freddie romance] but have not replayed it or anything like that. I feel like I got everything I wanted from the game with just that alone but maybe one day I'll revisit. We had a play time of roughly 8 hours but a lot of time was us talking over choices together or on a pause menu the game is fairly shorter than that if your playing it solo. Especially if you just lock in on one person you wanna grab romantically. Even more so in further playthroughs where you aren't going to need to ask as many questions.

The games music is good but I don't think there is a lot of stand out banger songs. Like I am not really belting these songs out in my head or wanting to rewatch the song over and over like with many other musical moments in animated series or from proper musicals. I really love You and I (Reprise) and that is the one song that atm has returned to my head. I think a large part of why the songs aren't super sticking with me though is that the tone of the songs are mostly more somber and mellow where I prefer a more action packed or upbeat song from my musicals. I do think the songs can feel a little weird because their designed in pieces to fit together by player choices but when you listen to them on the soundtrack they do pretty much all clear.

The queerness in Stray Gods is better than average, a progress pride flag exists in Freddie and Grace's room but that flag is a generic pride flag not putting a particular label on Freddie or Grace's sexuality. As far as I can tell no character uses any labels one can assume Grace is bi in so much that she can romance 2 men and 2 women but perhaps they want you to self insert your sexuality into her. Still it would have been nice to talk more about sexuality in this game especially when talking about passing down Eidolons and stuff. Perhaps it's too messy of a topic but it was something in my head. We do some a touch of unavoidable queerness with Persephone having a past lover who is a woman who as far as I know is not at all optional to miss. That said Freddie's feelings for Grace are pretty unavoidable but I know straight people aren't very smart so I do think they could somehow miss it. The game also sadly lacks polyamory despite being about Greek gods and that not making any sense.

Overall, I think the game is really well voice acted and good experience. I recommend listening to a song or two online to see if the music clicks with you because you probably won't want to play the game if you don't enjoy that since it's the main event. It's a fun time with a good cast and fairly simple. The story can get fairly dark with suicidal ideation, PTSD, Abuse, etc all being themes but for me they were all handled well but perhaps that was how we handled choices. I really like the game overall and I will probably be on the hunt for Grace X Freddie and Grace X Persephone art for however long people keep drawing it.

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[steppingonyourshadow]

Excerpts from Yuli feature on Sunshine By My Side

Sheng Yang [brilliant sun] and Jian Bing's [ice] names alone tell us about their personalities and that their relationship will be one of them bringing warmth and healing to the other. In the first draft of the script, Sheng Yang was just like his name - direct, light-hearted, sunny, not that many layers to him, just a simple, warm boy. But once [scriptwriter] Li Xiao got in touch with Xiao Zhan to discuss the script, she discovered other qualities in him that she could add to Sheng Yang.

This was the first time Li Xiao had any close contact with and got to know the actor Xiao Zhan. "I discovered he wasn't much like my impression of him," Li Xiao said. Before all this, she didn't know him very well, only that he was very popular.

Perhaps "popular“ is also a kind of stereotype, one that creates a sense of distance and room for conjecture. But when Xiao Zhan sat down in front of Li Xiao, she got to experience the rest of Xiao Zhan outside that stereotype.

"He has an old fashioned disposition, like someone who walked out of the past, and not like us modern people who are saturated with information with our attention constantly wandering. It doesn't seem like he gets distracted in a chaotic environment."

When they were discussing the script, Li Xiao and Xiao Zhan would recommend to each other movies they liked. "I could never imagine that his tastes would be so arthouse. Honestly, some of them were so stuffy even I couldn't sit through them."

Xiao Zhan's single-minded focus and implacability offered more possibilities for the character of Sheng Yang. Having written so many scripts, Li Xiao has discovered that sometimes if an actor's temperament isn't a good match for the character, it can be a case of great effort for little reward, but if the actor and character are a good match and the role can make use of the actor's natural disposition and temperament, great reward can be achieved with relatively little effort.

"Sheng Yang has a kind of wilfulness, he will pursue something wholeheartedly and keep at it for a long time, including how he was able to persist in his affection for Jian Bing for ten years, all this comes from how I felt after getting to know Xiao Zhan," Li Xiao said.

Conversely, those more obvious traits of Sheng Yang's, such as being a designer, his family background, knowing how to draw, those similarities with Xiao Zhan were coincidental. Li Xiao didn't know Xiao Zhan had been a designer before he became an entertainer, nor that the scene of Sheng Yang drawing for Jian Bing would utilise his drawing skills.

While the script was being written, the director Song Xiaofei and scriptwriter Li Xiao came to a clear consensus about Sunshine By My Side: the story had to be truthful, down to earth, rather than trying to manufacture the idol romance kind of relationship.

Given this, all the shooting locations were created with the aim of making it feel real for the actors, such as choosing to shoot in Chongqing, because Xiao Zhan is from Chongqing, it's where he grew up and lived, it doesn't feel foreign to him, and it made it easier for him to believe he was Sheng Yang.

"A high degree of concurrence between actor and character helps the actor's performance. First, when Xiao Zhan sits in front of a computer, he's confident; when he opens all the design software, there's not a single one he doesn't already know how to use. So I can shoot his hand and the screen, and when he's concentrating on his work that's not a performance. That makes it feel real."

During filming the director also worried that if the environment seemed too stagey, the actors would enter a theatrical performance mode. So Sunshine By My Side worked hard on realism: the subway scene was shot on the subway, for the scenes at home all the little details were in place, and when the characters went to work and turned their computers it had their work on it. "Only this commitment to reality can give the audience a sense of immersion and safety."

[coulson-is-an-avenger]

this is the randomest idea, but have you ever considered making something where starbuck is just exploring his gender withhhh his lovers IMAGINE starbuck with a dress that mary made/helped make or design for him or ahab just being really supportive of starbuck being Gender like !!! honestly idk what this is, no need to do anything about it it's not like it's a request or anything i just thought of it and felt you of all people would be interested in the idea

oh my god. OHHHH MY GOD. NONNY. ANON. MY GOOD FRIEND NONYMOUS. I am cupping your face I am jumping around like that cat gif. HELLO.

@pocketsizedquasar and I have talked. AT LENGTH about starbuck Gender bc there is soooo much there. We personally hc him as being bigender man and woman, but any Gender starbuck is beautiful and lovely 💙🏳️‍⚧️

In canon I don't think there's a ton of room for him to fully realize he has gender stuff going on - the man can't even fully recognize his bisexuality before Dying At Sea - but in a softer universe where the 1800s are maybe a bit kinder on everyone, where perhaps he knows and sees people who are gnc/trans, perhaps he can begin to think that maybe, maybe....

I think a Lot about Starbuck telling Mary in quiet hours of the night that he wishes he were a woman so he could stay with her and her being so gentle with him about it. waaaaaa

But bro ohhhh my god Mary making her a dress 🥺🥺🥺 that is so unbelievably soft hang on,,, starbuck trying it on and getting to feel euphoria.... Ahab telling her she looks beautiful.... both kissing him on the cheeks about it....🥺 I am so fond of this i am holding them...

also I know you said this isnt a request or anything but still pls enjoy a wip of starb trying on a dress (and ahab wearing one also for support) that im very fond of 🥺👉👈

[ID: A traditional drawing of Ahab and Starbuck standing together, wearing modern dresses. Ahab wears a bralette top piece and a long, pleated skirt over a lace up boot and his pegleg. Starbuck wears an off the shoulder, long sleeve, simple dress that ends below the knees, as well as flats. Starbuck is smiling down at the ground with a soft, bashful smile, and Ahab reaches out to touch her arm, smiling softly. End ID.]

[aestheticinteriorsanddecor]

Minimalist Abstract Lady Wall Art

Enhance your living space with the Resama Metal Wall Decor, featuring a minimalist abstract lady design. This elegant piece showcases simple line drawings in a sleek metal sculpture, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any bedroom or living room. Its understated beauty seamlessly complements a variety of interior styles, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate refined, modern decor. Elevate your home's aesthetic with this striking and versatile wall art.

[theblueskyphoenix]

Been wanting to do this for awhile and finally today was the day. I've seen others do wardrobes for their OCs through out the series of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters and I really wanted to do that for Lotus. Especially with the Ghost AU in mind. Plus, doubles as her wardrobe for Our Game Now. So, win win for both timelines. Anyways, let's get onto details. ✪ Puzzle Guardian - Her outfit she would have throughout the entire series. For those not in the know, Lotus in the Ghost AU lives inside the Millennium Puzzle. She isn't trapped in their like Atem is and can leave as she pleases but usually is wandering around the rooms. She tends to the place and provides a secondary defense system for unwanted guests. She also is a voice of comfort and reason for Atem and Yugi. Helping them in their journey and keeping them on the right path. So when in there, she'll appear like this. She'll also be seen in this outfit as well outside the puzzle but not very often since it would stick out. ✪ Domino High School Uniform - Pretty self explanatory. In the Ghost AU she only wears this when she's at the school to stand out less. (XD Our Game Now she is actually a student.) ✪ Duelist Kingdom - Kind of a modern version of her Puzzle Guardian outfit to a degree. Or least the outfit has the same color palette. Very comfy and easy to move in. Especially with traveling around the island. Perfect for camping. ✪ Battle City - The outfit I usually draw her in for Our Game Now and her favorite outfit. In the Ghost AU Yugi helped her design the outfit by looking up clothes online for her to mimic. She does duel here and there but she stays out of the tournament. She's there to support Atem and Yugi after all. Not get in the way. ✪ Doma Arc - Probably her most simple outfit. Comfy for travel and keeping warm. (Also the color scheme is a nod to a certain dragon from that arc. ;) ) ✪ Kaiba Corp Grand Prix - Her most casual of the outfits since the whole time she actually got to relax for a bit. No world ending threats just a moment of normal and cheering on the boys. ✪ Millennium World - In the memory world she is returned to her clothes she used to wear back when she was alive during Atem's reign. Her guardian outfit would stand out too much so it was back to her old clothes as a means of not drawing attention to herself. (Especially from Zorc. She's been good about hiding herself up until this point and she did not want to blow it.) During the whole arc she does her best to be discreet and help the others and when the ceremonial duel comes to an end, she's there waiting for Atem on the other side of the door with everyone else to welcome him to the after life, happy to finally be reunited with her king foreverr. And that's about it. =) Very happy with how all this came out. I'd love to do something like this again with another character but we'll see. In the mean time I hope you enjoy. (And I'll see about posting an official bio for Lotus at some point with her Ghost AU version.)

[eumilcaaaa]

A Glimpse into Sofitel: Where Luxury Meets Sophistication

Theme: Urban Environment

Get to know the epitome of elegance at Sofitel, where each detail reflects luxury. Explore a world of refined beauty from the moment you proceed through the grand entrances to the meticulously curated interior design. Enjoy mouthwatering cuisine created by famous chefs, treat yourself to therapeutic spa treatments, and take advantage of the outstanding customer service that makes every moment truly unforgettable. Experience a remarkable journey of elegance and joy at Sofitel, where every stay is a celebration of the best things in life.

The Spiral Buffet at the Sofitel is an outstanding representation of culinary excellence, drawing visitors into an unlimited world of delectable food. Spiral, an invitation for the senses that goes beyond simple dining to become an unforgettable experience, is the the peak of pleasure, situated within the luxurious embrace of Sofitel.

Day provides way to night time and Sofitel's pool becomes a peaceful haven beneath the night sky. The pool area has been illuminated in an ambient light that transforms it from a busy cityscape into a serene haven. Take pleasure in a peacefully swim or unwind on the outdoor area by the pool while listening to the soft noise of the night. The Sofitel's pool at evening provides an amazing escape with outstanding service and a mesmerizing atmosphere, where each experience is a celebration of luxury and a state of relaxation.

Enjoy the ability to witness the calm beauty of the the coast compared with the vibrant life of the city from the comfort of your Sofitel room. Each moment spent taking in this lovely scene, whether drinking coffee in the early hours of the day or enjoying cocktails in the middle of the night, serves as a constant reminder of how in balance modernity and nature can coexist. A room at the Sofitel with a view provides visitors a unique opportunity to experience the finest of both worlds while living in the height of elegance and sophistication.

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Artistic Edge: The Impact of Modern Paintings On Contemporary Decor

The dynamic fusion of painting modern art with interior design brings out an exceptional elegance to contemporary decor. From paintings abstract to canvas paintings and oil paintings, they have become an integral part of beautifying the home environment. Let’s see how these items for room decoration beautifully accentuate living spaces, revealing a significant impact of modern paintings on today’s interior designs.

Creating A Visual Impact: Incorporating Modern Paintings In Contemporary Decor

Incorporating modern paintings in contemporary decor adds not only a sense of artistic touch but also creates a stunning visual impact. Explore how integrating modern paintings can breathe life into your contemporary decor and reflect your style.

1. Paint And Palette: Choosing The Right Colours For Your Art Display

Warm colours such as red, orange, and yellow can evoke feelings of happiness or anger, while cool colours like blue, green, and purple can evoke calm or sadness. A painting modern art with a sunset may benefit from warm, bold colours while a seascape might work best with soothing blues and greens.

Pay attention to the balance and contrast between colours. If you want something to stand out, contrast it with its complementary colour. For example, if you are painting a tree, using dark greens against light blues or paintings such as Luminous Oasis Resin Art Painting that can make the wall paintings for home stand out.

2. Centric Concept: Building A Theme Around Modern Art

A common characteristic of wall paintings for home is the use of geometric patterns. A great example is where squares and rectangles are arranged in an asymmetric balance. This could be replicated in design concepts or architecture.

A commercial using paintings for living room styles and themes, such as abstract expressionism or pop art, can give an edgy, innovative look.

3. Abstract Art: Making A Bold Statement In Modern Decor

Instead of placing traditional landscape wall paintings for home as items for room decoration, why not hang a vivid piece of paintings abstract art that features colourful triangles, circles, or hexagons? Paintings such as The Royal Blue Thames Abstract 100% Hand Painted Wall Painting (With Outer Floater Frame) instantly transform the room into a modern space and act as an impressive conversation starter.

Play with the idea of negative space in your paintings for living room. Use the absence of colour or a subject to make your focal point stand out. For instance, a red circle on a blank white oil painting can instantly draw the viewer’s eye.

4. Aesthetics And Exhibits: Constructing A Gallery Wall

Measure your wall and using a design app, software or paper, plot out where each painting for living room will hang, taking into consideration the shape and size of each artwork.

Do not forget about the space between oil paintings. A common thumb rule is to keep about 2-3 inches between larger paintings such as Mystical Moment 100% Hand Painted Wall Painting (With outer Floater Frame), and 1.5-2.5 inches for smaller pieces. This helps each piece to stand out on its own.

5. Illumination Integration: Blending Art And Lighting In Modern Decor

Consider installing wall lights around your artwork as items for room decoration. This can be as simple as track lighting or spotlights directed towards the art, or more elaborate like integrating LEDs directly into the piece’s frame.

When mirrors are used together with artwork, it not only amplifies the artwork but also multiplies the lighting effect uniquely and dramatically.

Emerging Artistic Evolution: Trends In Modern Painting

Modern painting is undergoing a revolutionary shift as contemporary artists push boundaries and experiment with new techniques. These bold explorations are redefining artistic standards, giving rise to fresh trends in modern painting. Listed below are the evolving modern painting trends and how they are influencing the modern artistic landscape.

1. Hyperrealism: Redefining Modern Art Aesthetics

Hyperrealism is a modern art trend that seeks to create paintings or sculptures that mimic reality to a degree that they often appear clearer than photos. Using high-resolution cameras and digital images for guidance, artists employ painstaking detail, vibrant colours, and layered techniques to achieve lifelike effects. This unique genre blends precise technical skills with conceptual depth, presenting a sharp commentary on the nature of reality and perception such as Amalfi Coast Framed Canvas Print.

2. Graffiti Revolution: Street Art And Its Place In Contemporary Decor

The graffiti revolution trend brings street art into contemporary décor. Street art, previously confined to public spaces, is now increasingly popular in home and office designs. This art trend blends modern aesthetics with edgy graffiti designs. Featuring vibrant colours, bold strokes, and often politically charged themes, graffiti-style artwork makes a powerful statement. It provides a way for individuals to express their identity, making their spaces uniquely theirs while adding an urban edge to the interior décor with paintings such as Streets of Manhattan Hand-painted Wall Art (With Outer Floater Frame).

3. Beyond Imagination: The Power Of Conceptual Art In Modern Decor

Conceptual art focuses on ideas and intellectual content, as it subverts the traditional understanding of art, pushing the boundaries of imagination. It has grown increasingly popular in modern décor due to its abstract aesthetic and unique ability to provoke thought. Bold use of colours, asymmetric designs and innovative textures are notable trends in this genre. Whether it is sculptures, paintings, or installations, conceptual art infuses modern décor with a distinct edge and sophistication, while stimulating critical thinking.

4. Mother Nature’s Canvas: Exploring The Rise Of Eco Art

Eco-art is a contemporary trend involving the integration of natural elements within artistic creation, gaining popularity as environmental consciousness grows. Artists utilize materials like soil, plants, and recycled materials to emphasize the beauty and fragility of canvas paintings. Some incorporate climate change themes or promote sustainability through their work. It challenges conventional gallery aesthetics, often existing outside in the environment, where elements like weather continually reshape the piece.

5. Illuminating Creations: Neon Art Spectacle

Neon art represents a trend in modern art featuring vibrant neon lights. Artists sculpt dazzling, illuminated structures to evoke specific emotions, deliver powerful messages or express artistic views. The distinctive glow and hue of neon create immersive environments, pushing the boundaries of creativity and conventional visual aesthetics.

Modern paintings significantly impact contemporary decor by introducing vibrant aesthetics, versatility, and uniqueness. They influence design elements, personalizing spaces and acting as central pieces that shape the colour palette and overall ambience of rooms.

Source: Artistic Edge: The Impact of Modern Paintings On Contemporary Decor

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Factors Leading To Buy for Modern Home Furniture

Although money isn’t everything but among the things that money can buy to make a house click here to learn more appear great is modern home furniture. Depending on your financial abilities, you can buy many pieces of furniture that are both trendy and cost effective.

At present, modern home furniture designs can be inspired by numerous factors including the ideas propagated by the legendary German school of arts and architecture the Bauhaus school. The unique and highly innovative architectural abilities of the school is directly associated with the creation of the Bauhaus Furniture. Other ideas behind the invention of contemporary furniture include creativity derived from attributes of the physical environment and the need to satisfy the immediate demand. Some of the reasons which make people investing in modern home furniture include:

Quality assurance

Even though Bauhaus furniture draws its standards from a renowned school of art and design, the cost price remains well within reach of most people. The brand defies the odd by confirming that quality products can also be acquired for cheaply.

Bauhaus furniture represents a sense of style and exquisiteness. For quite a number of years, the brand has been modified to adapt to the changing times for the sake of remaining relevant in terms of quality and suitability. Due to its ever excellent standards and ability to go with taste and preferences of individual clients, Bauhaus has won accolades as one among the best modern home furniture of our time.

Saving on expenditure

Since most modern home furniture constitute a number of designs and colors, they help people save on the budget meant for decorating their individual rooms. A room that is fitted with modern home furniture doesn’t require being decked with expensive decorative materials to appear attractive. The furniture you choose will be sufficiently adequate to complement the room’s structure and bring about a feeling of satisfaction. If you aren’t sure of how the furniture can be arranged to bring about the desired effect, you can hire an experienced interior designer to help with the overall set up. However, you can do it on your own to avoid incurring unnecessary expenditure. Usually, contemporary furniture designs can be arranged without causing unnecessary problems.

Easy to locate

Modern home furniture is easy to locate and own since many dealership shops are now selling them. Unlike in the past few decades, you don’t have to travel many miles to purchase your furniture of preference from a physical shop. All you need is to visit your preferred online stores and browse on the available selections. After locating your furniture of choice, from any part of the world, you can initiate the shipment process with a simple the click on a button.

Wide variety of Bauhaus furniture More than ever before, online stores consist of a wide variety of Bauhaus furniture that you can use to decorate and fit a room with. Availability of a wide range of modern home furniture allows potential buyers to enjoy price variations. Depending on individual standards that grace each piece of Bauhaus furniture, you will be able to save some money by buying in accordance to your tastes and financial capacity.

[fantasy-anatomy-analyst]

Hi! In the story I’m writing the characters are traveling by pegasus (2 people per pegasus, so already double saddles). Assuming strength isn’t an issue, would there still be room for the pegasus to carry luggage as well (like without it getting in the way of the wings)? Also, I have a character who uses a cane or forearm crutches for chronic fatigue (I haven’t decided which fits their needs best) and I was wondering if you had any designs that would be functional but also fitting the fantasy aesthetic? Thank you so much, your blog is so cool!

if you want advice on pegasi, I would highly recommend @skycowboys, who does some amazing work with pegasi designs and really knows a lot more about horse-related topics than I do. So far as I know, you shouldn't need two saddles to put two people on the same pegasus, and there should be room for a little luggage in saddle bags. Or you can try to design a form of flying vehicle that the pegasi can pull, like a flying cart. not sure how that would work, exactly, but there's probably a way to fudge that.

as for fantasy designs for mobility aids, i think giving canes/crutches a wooden texture or making them out of magical materials is a really neat way to bring them into a fantasy world. I often draw mobility aids with simple modern designs, but that is because i haven't given myself time to draw them with a more interesting design. here's some vine/leaf based ideas for a start:

(image description: two simple sketches of humanoid figures. On the left, they are using a pair of forearm crutches, on the right they are using a cane. the mobility aids are drawn in solid green and have curved but sturdy designs with little vine-like curls coming off them. end description.)

Other fantasy design ideas: a cane made from the carved bone of a large creature, with leather wrapped around the handle. metal crutches with gems embedded in the sides. carefully carved wood, all in one piece. go all the way with magic and have them made of enchanted ice, or living vines. don't go sword cane though, it's more decorative than actually useful.

And honestly, if you google "cool cane design" or "antique cane" or other similar phrases, you can very easily find cool walking canes that would fit in a fantasy world. Just make sure the cane is sturdy, and that the handle is actually useful instead of being covered in uncomfortable design bumps. It needs to be something your character can hold for long periods of time and rest their weight on. I've heard it's possible to get blisters from holding a cane or crutch handle for a long time, so perhaps add a glove to help prevent that.

I also saw some neat custom wooden forearm crutches with a quick google search, so you can do the same and find other neat designs to use as inspiration.

oh, and here is a post i came across recently about how to write characters with canes!

[hosanahomes]

Scandinavian Style House Plan

Modern Scandinavian house plans are flexible and adaptable to changing lifestyles. This allows homeowners to transform rooms based on their needs.

Simple and Minimalist Design Style

The style is simple and minimalist yet cozy and influenced by nature. It is often described as "lagom." It means a balance between function and beauty. Here are some ways to incorporate this design style in your home.

Scandinavian design embraces a variety of natural materials to add texture, warmth and a connection to nature. Wood slat walls, exposed beams, and light wooden furniture are common throughout the home. Embracing hygge, soft textiles like sheepskin area rugs and throw blankets are used in conjunction with modern straight lines to create cozy, functional spaces.

Large windows and skylights allow natural light to flood interior rooms, providing a healthy and bright living environment. Having a steeply pitched roof is also a must, as it helps to shed snow and other harsh weather elements. When buying a Scandinavian style house there are many things you need to pay attention to and think about.

Creating Scandinavian Exterior Lighting

Adding house numbers, mailboxes and unique exterior lighting can help to customize your Scandinavian style home. Decorative accents like doormats and planters can also bring the style together for a personal touch. When it comes to decorating, avoid using too many colors or patterns, as this can feel too busy. Instead, choose a few small pieces of artwork to draw the eye and enhance the clean lines of the room.

Large windows are a staple of Scandinavian house plans. They help to bring in natural light while preserving privacy and warmth. Often, these windows are double or triple-glazed to keep out the cold and save energy.

With their neutral color palette and large windows, Scandinavian home plans offer a timeless look that appeals to many homeowners. However, this style can also be updated with contemporary elements like an open floor plan, technology integration, and flexible living spaces that adapt to changing lifestyles.

Scandinavian-Style Home Design

The defining traits of a Scandinavian-style home are its simplicity, functionality, and connection to nature. Its timeless design has captured the attention of architects and homeowners worldwide. Learn more about the history and current trends of this architectural style to find out how you can incorporate Scandinavian-inspired elements into your home. Then, discover our collection of Scandinavian-style house plans to find the perfect fit for you.

Modern Scandinavian design emerged in the 1950s alongside a wave of modernist movements that swept across Europe and North America. The style focuses on clean lines, functional furniture, and a neutral color palette. It also encourages natural light, open spaces, and a cozy feel.

In the bedroom, opt for a low-profile platform bed with an upholstered frame that aligns with Scandinavian aesthetics. Keep your duvet covered in a white or grey linen for a sleek look. Add a few minimalist nightstands and a wooden dresser to keep the space clutter-free and in line with the design's principles. The simplest idea for us to get a Scandinavian house is through the property sales site property.thegardengranny.com.