#poorly drawn jane

[poorlydrawnjane]

Get caked stoner.

[poorlydrawnjane]

John, do you need help?

*gives you a hand to help you sit up*

EB: bluuhhhhh....

[spiralingemptyness]

I need to actually do digital shit 😑😑😑

[poorlydrawnnancydrew]

What happened the first time Jane did the ritual? She's got that perfect pour down by the time Nancy sees. But did she miss the hole that first few times and slosh oil everywhere? She just has to be a little bit off-center with that pitcher and we've got an oil slick all over the great hall.

No key without toil, no mop without oil

[snake-spire]

Alright, I’ve now finished a page in my sketchbook with Lilly! Specifically that for Bella!Verse and she’s already become my new favorite character.

So to explain some things: She transfers from Harper’s Hills to the soup kitchen/homeless shelter that Oscar is the head of where she meets Bella again after the months she went missing after her coma. I have a short comic about their reunion that I’m itching to draw, but I have so many ideas already.

Oscar is technically still around but Bella doesn’t meet him until what would be the end of season 4 in this au. He and Lilly have a very sweet relationship with each other: Lilly is aware of Oscar’s drinking problems and does her best to take care of him after and Oscar is like a mentor figure to her.

And of course, Jane/John is very happy to see Lilly again, but his opinions of the nurse sours because of her jealousy.

Lilly goes to the worm house with Bella and gets attacked like Oscar, this time, the worms go to her leg and it’s cut from the knee.

(Poorly drawn worm in her leg below +the aftermath)

The only time Bella meets Oscar would be just outside of Marie’s house when he delivers Lilly’s letter to her.

[poorlydrawnjane]

Oh well, that was stupid.

Ohh, come on. You really think you can do this by your own?

If you are sooooo strong, how come you couldn't save John? How come you couldn't save your relationship with Kanaya, or your own social status for that matter?

You are weak, Vriska. You will never become a legend or a """big girl""" no matter how much you try.

So save yourself some shame.

AG: Yes, actually, I C8N do this by myself.

AG: I don't h8ve to listen to anyone, or "prove" myself to you

AG: I'm gonna do what I failed to do for all my other friends

S=> Save Your Fr8nd

AG: shit-

[julieverne]

Maura and Frankie headed off to The Dirty Robber well before Jane had finished her mandatory firearm discharge paperwork. She stewed, simmering as she typed out the incident she'd attended. The warning shot she'd fired to get the hostage clear.

So when she walked in, finally, she was even more irate to see Maura without Frankie in attendance. Giovanni was there instead, and even from the door she could see Maura eyeing him with interest. Even after everything, Maura really did have a type. She crossed the room in a couple of quick, easy steps, slid her arm over Maura's shoulders and tilted her face up so she could kiss her.

Then she froze. She hadn't thought this through. Jane acted on impulse more often than not; it was why she'd spent her evening on paperwork. She hadn't quite meant to kiss Maura. Just remind Maura that Giovanni thought they were together because Maura found his personality not as attractive as his body.

But Maura melted against her, her lips open and accepting Jane like she'd anticipated this poorly-thought through plan. Like she'd expected Jane to kiss her and had been waiting all this time. The same way she accepted and went along with any of Jane's impetuous plans, Maura sold it. For a woman that couldn't lie, she was a remarkable kisser. Maura's lips were soft from the lip balm she used - familiar to Jane, since she borrowed it frequently, tasting peach and something uniquely Maura beneath it, her chest tightening even when she borrowed it as her lips moisturised. Maura's familiar hands found Jane's waist and skirted around the scar tissue Maura knew all too well, grasping Jane's waist as she tipped her head further back, allowing Jane better access to her. And Jane found her own hands resting on Maura's cheek, sliding down her jaw until her thumb could brush over a scar a serial killer had left there, Jane's touch impossibly soft in apology for putting her in arm's reach of him.

Jane didn't want to pull away first. She knew Maura had rejection sensitivity, and that was part of it; she didn't want to hurt Maura's feelings. But she also very much didn't want to pull away for her own sake as well. She hadn't - she carefully hadn't - thought about kissing Maura, hadn't wondered what it would be like to have that curvaceous body pressed to hers like this, to have Maura's lips brushing so softly against her own. She was lost in a sea of sensory bliss. Jane was never still, never stood still, never stopped moving, but she'd been pulled to a halt by this thing between them. It wasn't even a proper kiss; it was just a greeting, the same as Nonna had insisted the Rizzoli kids give her. But Maura didn't feel like Jane's Nonna. Not even a little bit.

She couldn't deny it. Not now. The attraction between them had been there all along. She'd tried to ignore it, tried to pull away, but Maura had been so hurt and confused that Jane had been drawn straight back in.

Maura pulled away first, slowly, her eyes closed but slowly opening, blinking up at Jane. She looked worried, and Jane would do anything to keep that look from her face, would do anything to appease her.

So she leaned in and gave a quick, slightly more appropriate kiss for the public place they were frequenting. She smiled, her eyes anxiously scanning Maura's, one hand cradling Maura's head, the other resting on her chest near her collarbone, the bare skin warm against the scar on her palm. She swallowed, and Maura took mercy on her.

"I ordered for you - ah, they saw you come in." Maura took the beer from the bartender and held it out to Jane, who pushed her luck and kissed Maura's temple as she took it, taking a big swig.

"Youse two are so cute together," Giovanni said, a little wistfully. He'd stopped asking, a few years back now, if they were looking for a man. He'd stopped seeing them as available women and started seeing them as a couple, the way a lot of other people seemed to for reasons unfathomable to Jane.

"Thanks," Maura said, tucking herself in against Jane's side. Where she fit perfectly. Where she'd always fitted perfectly. She gave Jane a shy smile, then turned back to her drink, talking about motorbike engines with enthusiasm as Frankie returned from the bathroom and joined in, not even giving Maura and Jane's proximity a second glance.

Jane could feel her heartbeat going crazy, could feel the thrum of longing in her veins. Maura laughed, and there had never been a more beautiful sound or a more beautiful woman or a more beautiful moment. Jane drained her beer and dragged Maura outside, heading for her place on foot as she dragged Maura by the wrist behind her. It wasn't until they entered the vestibule that Maura reclaimed her hand.

"What kind of women do you think we'd like, if we liked women?" Maura asked as she followed Jane up the stairs, and the question felt familiar somehow.

"I'd like you," Jane said, with her condo door finally closed behind them. "I'm sorry. I should have thought that through. I just saw you smiling up at him. The way you smile up at me. And I didn't want - you said you don't like him. And that you don't want me either. But it just seemed - easier."

"Oh." Maura took off her coat, and Jane watched hungrily as more skin was exposed to her gaze. Maura seemed lost in thought. "So you're sorry you kissed me, but kissing me revealed somehow that I would be the kind of woman you'd like if you liked women?" Maura's brow crinkled and it was adorable and she was adorable and Jane turned to the stove, filling her kettle awkwardly to fill the silence.

"I don't like women. I mean, I like women just fine, but not to date. You know what I mean, don't you?" Maura nodded, and Jane set the kettle on the stove. "But I do like you," Jane whispered, turning on the hob. "I mean. I don't need to like more than one woman to like you, do I?"

"I've always been exceptional," Maura mused. "I don't typically find myself attracted to women either, but I would very much like to kiss you again without everyone we know watching us."

"No one is watching us now," Jane pointed out, her fingers running over the scar on her right hand, her teeth worrying her lip. Maura nodded and stepped forward. She tilted Jane's chin with her thumb as she leaned in, and she was twice as soft as Jane remembered, her lips gentle and knowing as they sought Jane's, her tongue smooth and slow, her hands subtle and pervasive.

When the kettle whistled, Jane blinked. She was shoved against the counter, Maura pressed completely against her. Jane's belt was on the floor, her button down was on the lamp, her undershirt was pushed up and her bra was pushed down. Her pants were unzipped and Maura's eyes were a dark brown that Jane had never seen before. She leaned over and turned the stove off, swallowing hard. Maura smiled, a gloating, satisfied smile, before dragging her teeth down Jane's throat.

"I need -" Jane gasped, as Maura's fingers found her, pressing tight circles against her. Jane tried to hold onto that train of thought. But it came crashing down as she did, with only Maura's body pressed against her own to keep her upright on her unsteady legs. "I need to send Giovanni a thank you basket," Jane finished after she'd finished. And Maura laughed, a sweet, delighted chuckle, pressing a kiss against Jane's throat again.

"Peppers," Maura agreed. "But I need you to never think about Giovanni again when I'm touching you."

"Not even if it's about how grateful I am that he's such a weirdo that you don't want to sleep with him? Not even if it's about how grateful I am that you decided that pretending we were dating was the best way to get rid of him? Not even if it's how without him I never would have been brave enough to kiss you?"

"Not even," Maura laughed. "The only person I want you thinking about is me."

"You are all I think about," Jane admitted. She kissed Maura slowly and tenderly. "And I want to do more than just sleep with you. Since that's all you wanted to do with him." Maura was somehow fully dressed and perfectly coiffed. Her lipstick hadn't even smudged as she'd dismantled Jane, and Jane had been too distracted to fumble with the elaborate system of zippers Maura's dress contained. Maura smiled a little sadly, as though she'd heard something that had touched her deeply.

"Are you sure? It's a big change. People will treat us differently if they know we're together." While Maura's concern was sweet, it was misplaced. Everything clicked into place now; the precinct already believed they were dating. As did both of their families. Well. Both of Maura's families, and Jane's as well.

"You're the only thing in my life I've ever been sure about. If I have to marry you to prove it, so be it." Maura stepped back, flustered, and Jane panicked. "I mean, let me prove it." She stepped forward and kissed Maura with all the tender longing she'd kept inside these long years, tugged carefully at concealed zippers. Part of her was aware that Maura deserved this to be happening somewhere more comfortable, on her own terms, in lingerie after a fancy date at a museum or something, with someone far richer and smarter than Jane. But Maura had no complaints, sliding up onto the counter when Jane pushed her there, spreading her legs for Jane, who revelled in the space between them so thoroughly that she didn't notice Maura's nails tight against her skull until she was kissing her way back up to Maura's mouth.

"We were already sleeping together," Maura said, when she could form a sentence again. "But this is much, much better."

[xhylin]

hi hello I have been so silent. as an apology, have my very poorly drawn Jesse and Jane fanart from school. I love u guys I'm sorry I was just INCREDIBLY unmotivated.... also this is old.... from may....... euagh..

im currently working on a VERY detailed piece of Viktor from Arcane which I will be definitely posting once I'm done, but idk when that'll be tbh

REQUESTS ALWAYS OPEN!!!!!!!

anyway have a nice day u guys and happy gay month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈❤️

[cto10121]

Stupid piece of shit, Twilight literally caused so many myths & misconceptions about Native & Quileute people that the Quileute tribe had to put up an entire site dispelling the shit Stephanie Meyer caused. I literally cannot begin to explain how insanely racist Twilight is as a series with the number of bullshit that happens to not just the Native characters, but other characters of color (but Stephanie Meyer targeted Native Americans specifically). Twilight is an incredibly mediocre and poorly written series created by a fucking Mormon, go read Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, or Dracula.

You mean that same Quileute people that has come out with their support for the series, talking about how the series garnered tourism, attention, and economic wealth to their reservation? The same Quileute tribe who credited Twilight for their success in moving their reservation to higher ground and even getting that northern boundary approved after 50 years of no progress?

You literally cannot explain how racist Twilight is a series for a reason, anon. Because if all of it boils down to Meyer changing their legends for a whole-ass fantasy AU, then that’s not good enough, anon. Hell, it provided a great opportunity for the Quileutes to educate tourists on their real-life legends, so it’s a win-win for them.

And of course they aren’t offended by the series’ portrayal of them either. The Quileutes have it good in these books overall: They have wolf superpowers but with none of the downsides of actual bloodlust, need to kill, or sociopathy. In fact, they are framed as protectors in the narrative and their power is deeply rooted in their communal blood ties and their positive relationship with nature. In the books the Quileute legends have them be spirit warriors who had a wolf consent to share his body with one of them. And of course all the bad guys, save a typical internecine power grab, are the pale, evil, sociopathic bloodsuckers.

And that’s not counting the fact that a Native male character—drawn complementary with the male hero—is the secondary love interest of the romantic heroine, and so strong a contender he even has passionate fans arguing for his ship to this very day. And that’s not counting the fact that the author personally loves that character, to the point where she could not bear to end the series with him not getting a love interest/happy ending.

Also, I’m literally an English major a hairsbreadth shy of becoming an actual English teacher at some point. And if you think the likes of Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and freakin’ Dracula don’t have very similar themes or even their own issues even on the writing level, then I’m not the one who must read them, anon. I think a re-reading is in order.

[poorlydrawnjane]

@notdrawnbro Does one of them have Lalonde as their surname, and an obsession with wizards?

Wow. You’re small. I take it you like cats and pink or somethin? I haven’t got a clue about girls.

@notdrawnbro

[how did you know]

[poorlydrawnjane]

oh hello jane. you should wear a redglare costume :)

[jasminewalkerauthor]

Trope chats: Love triangles

The love triangle, a recurring narrative trope, has captured the imagination of readers for centuries, adding layers of complexity to stories of romance and interpersonal relationships. This essay delves into the appeal, evolution, pitfalls, and use of the love triangle as a literary device, exploring its enduring popularity, the challenges it presents, and its impact on both literature and societal perceptions of love.

The love triangle holds a timeless appeal rooted in the exploration of complex emotions, interpersonal dynamics, and the tension between desire and duty. It introduces a dynamic narrative element that can elevate the stakes of a romantic plot, adding intrigue, conflict, and emotional depth. Readers are drawn to the ambiguity and unpredictability inherent in a love triangle, as characters navigate conflicting feelings and moral dilemmas, creating a potent emotional experience.

The love triangle trope has ancient roots, evident in classical literature such as Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and the Arthurian legends. However, its prominence increased in the 19th century with the rise of romantic literature. The classic novel "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë exemplifies the early use of the love triangle, introducing the conflict between Jane, Mr. Rochester, and St. John Rivers.

In modern literature, the love triangle has evolved beyond traditional heterosexual relationships to include diverse representations of love and desire. The trope has been adapted to explore LGBTQ+ dynamics, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards love and relationships.

While the love triangle can be a powerful narrative device, it is not without its pitfalls. A poorly executed love triangle may fall into clichés, relying on predictable outcomes and superficial character motivations. Authors must carefully develop the characters involved, ensuring their emotions and choices are authentic to avoid a reductionist portrayal of love and relationships.

Furthermore, the love triangle trope may reinforce certain stereotypes, such as the notion that romantic relationships are inherently competitive or that one's worth is determined by romantic pursuits. Writers must be mindful of perpetuating harmful ideas about possessiveness, entitlement, and the objectification of individuals within the context of a love triangle.

The love triangle serves various literary purposes beyond merely creating romantic tension. It can be a vehicle for character development, allowing protagonists to grapple with their values, priorities, and personal growth. The love triangle may also serve as a thematic exploration of societal expectations, cultural norms, and the complexities of navigating love in different contexts.

The love triangle trope has a profound influence on societal perceptions of love, romance, and relationships. It reflects and shapes cultural attitudes, contributing to popular ideas about passion, fidelity, and the pursuit of happiness. The portrayal of love triangles in literature can impact how individuals perceive their own experiences and navigate the intricacies of romantic relationships.

The love triangle trope remains a captivating and enduring element in literature, offering a lens through which authors explore the multifaceted nature of human emotions and relationships. Its evolution reflects changing societal norms, and when executed thoughtfully, the love triangle can enrich narratives, challenge stereotypes, and prompt readers to reflect on the complexities of love. However, authors must be vigilant to avoid pitfalls that can lead to cliché or reinforce harmful narratives. As literature continues to evolve, the love triangle remains a dynamic tool for writers to probe the depths of the human heart and offer readers a nuanced exploration of love in all its complexities.

[poorlydrawnnancydrew]

I screenshotted this newspaper snippet at the beginning so I could actually read it, and… Penvellyn weddings sound very interesting.

[everl0v3r]

so i watched the fnaf movie and i have some thoughts. mostly not good but certainly some thoughts!

(FNAF MOVIE SPOILERS. DO NOT READ BELOW IF YOU DO NOT WANT THEM)

unpopular opinion but the fnaf movie was frustrating to me because i didn’t feel like it followed the lore at All. like i appreciated all the references (kicked my feet and scream whispered in the theater to my mom when i saw the racing game print on the shirt of the guy who dies in the kitchen) but like the overarching plot made no sense to me. here are some rambling points. long post incoming

Plot Fails IMO

why did afton kidnap garrett (who is nonexistent in the games afaik) from a Campground? this is completely unrelated to the typical afton kidnappings and seems like a major stretch

why is vanessa his (afton’s) daughter? this feels like they tried to smash steel wool lore and scott cawthon lore together and failed worse than steel wool failed at making security breach have a point

why do we care about the mike schmidt namedrop if it isn’t an alias for afton’s son like in the games? why does afton recognize the last name and specifically get mike to work the job, then say he didn’t want mike to even get involved. my brother in christ YOU INVOLVED HIM

yet another piece of media where afton randomly dies. except Different. i don’t understand what is going on here this isn’t how it happened it’s a literal rewriting of the canon lore

the drawings thing was also very odd. the whole point of the animatronics coming to kill you originally in 1 and 2 was BECAUSE they knew an adult had killed them and they thought mike was william. there was no special drawing mind control. felt once again like a steel wool lore transplant, extending control over vanny (vanessa) to the animatronics

Springtrap For Fanservice™️. god im so tired of this stop jamming him in places he wasn’t in to start with

when would this take place even? i estimated somewhere between 1 and 3, clearly fazbear’s shut down but it’s obviously not to the point of fnaf 3 yet? why do they need a guard then? idk

abby schmidt? who

Other Odd Stuff

there was a weird split between horrifying fates and drawn out gore and people being cut in half in impossible ways and….. cutting the tension in half by building a table fort and tickling a child to death. really? every single climatic buildup in this movie felt like it was followed by comedy

my mother pointed out watching this movie that it continues a trope “autistic child provides key help through special connection with main plot problem, and then is immediately cured”. i have to say i kind of agree because why else call her mentally ill at the beginning? go out of the way to show her being by herself drawing (which is FINE! it’s OKAY!!) and then socializing with other kids after the ghost deal is over?

mike schmidt dream plotline. why

what was the point of aunt jane???

vanessa throwing the pills away was probably illegal in multiple ways lmao

sigh… as a long term fnaf fan i really wanted to like this movie but it came off as a whole lot of fanservice and diluting the story for mainstream while blending the new owner’s lore in poorly. i liked fnaf when it ended at fnaf 6!!!!!!!!!! aaaaaaahhhaggagah!!!!!!

if you want to contradict anything i said here (or if ur another big fan and you know smth i said is wrong lol) absolutely feel free i love lore and talking about it and if you love lore like me come chat and talk abt this w me!!!

tldr don’t get me wrong i enjoyed it for the references and the little details, matpat and cory and the living tombstone made me giggle, but i really thought they messed up the plot a Lot..

might add more in reblogs as i think of it

yeah anyways ill probably make another post rambling about all the references and stuff lol

[poorlydrawnjane]

JOHN?!

uhh what's that in the background?

[celestemagnoliathewriter]

Tag Game - Fandom Edition

thanks for the tag @ashesandhackles!

Your Name: Celeste (a pen name)

First Fandom: As a writer: Jokingly, Twilight. Intentionally, Harry Potter. As a reader: I think that if Tumblr/fandom spaces existed when I was younger, Little House on the Prairie/the Little House series would've been my first fandom.

Current Fandom: Harry Potter and Pride and Prejudice

How did you first get into fandom? A reread of the HP series and the need to consume more Remadora. I hadn't read fanfic or engaged in the fandom before that point.

How long have you been engaging in fandom spaces? Almost two years.

How often do you read fanfic? Depends. Sometimes it's daily, other times it's every now and then. These days I'm reading fic almost every day.

Top three characters from your current fandom? From HP: Nymphadora Tonks, Remus Lupin, Andromeda Tonks. From P&P: Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Jane Bennet.

Have you ever written a fic for a fandom and if so, shout it out! Yes! I've got 80 published works on AO3 for HP, with another 5-6 on their way. I've got 2 underway for P&P.

Have you ever drawn fan art for a fandom? No but I want to. I'm terrible at art and self-teaching is going poorly.

Share a personal headcanon that you feel strongly about: Tonks was really close with her parents and had a good, positive relationship with them 95% of the time.

You’re trying to convince a friend to get into your current fandom(s) with you. what episode, clip, or scene are you showing them? Hum. For HP, the scene where Harry's in the forest and uses the Resurrection Stone to see his family. For P&P: either the world's worst proposal from Darcy, OR, if we're going by the movies or tv show, Darcy coming out of the pond wet or that super charged raining bad proposal scene.

And finally, what does fandom mean to you? Friendship! It's the best kind of ship!

Tagging @in-love-with-remus-lupin, @messrmoonyy, @leesielou, @prospering-carnations, @darkbiwriter, @youllstillfindst0ne, @timeandpixiedust