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So excited to share this piece of Rhea and the twins from Regnal AU (though it could work for Reverberate as well) that I commissioned from the amazing @sashthesloth! Since her Targaryen in-laws are constantly meddling, I really wanted Rhea to get to have a day "at work" with the twins, listening to petitioners in Runestone's Great Hall. You'll notice she's dressed them in Vale colors here!
I am particularly in love with the details of the runes on the banners + high seat + Rhea's dress (they incorporate lots of Royce-isms, like their motto, "We Remember" and other associated -isms that appeared in the show, aka "Run before your blood (runs)"), and I was delighted by the twins showing their little personalities, aka Jon chomping on a delicious braid and Aemon mimicking his mama holding court, hugging his beloved dragon doll.
#resonant fan works#resonant commissioned art#resonant art by sashthesloth#i will never be over their cute little boots#and how gorgeous rhea's dress is#(she loves her riding leathers but she knows how to put on those lordly airs when appropriate)
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sharing a very recent commission of weevil and two insect monsters, beetrooper scout buggy and resonance insect! i had so much fun with this, drawing yugioh monsters is such a fun challenge, and a fav character is always a plus 🐞🦗
#yugioh#weevil underwood#insector haga#beetrooper#beetrooper scout buggy#resonance insect#yugioh duel monsters#yugioh dm#ygo dm#ygo#yugioh fanart#digital art#fanart#commission
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'Work In The Dark To Serve The Light.'
Crossover of Jellal Fernandes and Altaïr Ibn La 'Ahad.
Probably not expected, but I love how this has turned out and wanted to share!
Hope you guys like it too!
(PS. If the picture is coming off dark and you put the brightness up you'll be able to see the little background easter egg!)
#jellal fernandes#fairy tail jellal#ft jellal#commissioned art#coloured art#assassin's creed#assassin's creed crossover#jellal#my hcs of Jellal#Wanted to get something for myself as a treat for my birth month#and decided to combine two of my all time favourite characters in this commission.#Paying homage to both one of my favourite franchises#and also Jellal as I think he resonates with a lot of the core values of my favourite Assassin.#This is my HC of Jellal so he might look a bit different compared to the canon ver of him#In my hc his father was a tank so he took them tank genes too#Especially considering he's a near double of him feature wise#Also it goes with the fact assassin's are very strong and trained from young#So Jellal looks a little beefy cause of that too#Altaïr was chosen for many reasons#one being he's the grandmaster of all assassins#And I wanted to honour him with a character I love too#Another because Jellal has the spell Altairis which includes Altaïr's name#Also Altaïr’s values of truth justice and peace resonate with Jellal’s character I believe#Also they both have great leadership#Then there is the fact that Altaïr's an assassin from the Middle East/Arabia which is where I HC Jellal having part of his heritage from#Also there's the fact that my series I am doing for Jellal has elements inspired from AC too#I have to say again he REALLY suits Altaïr’s robes
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Heres Sonia from Shining Resonance thankyou very much for commissioning me again ^^
#lady sonia#from shining Resonance#bust line art#artist on tmblr#new artist#art commission open#artist support#momoftwo#please support me#art commissions#newbie#tumblr milestone#art commission done
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Just realized I haven't posted anything here & have only been occasionally reblogging/rambling on alt or dms adnsnfn
My apologies, Main Tumblr followers & crunchyDrawz server members;; I've been tryna get through some brain funk & apparently a bit of carpal tunnel 💀
Anyways: yeah, at least until I get out of this funky time, I'm putting a hold on the Daily Soincs ✨️ 💔
I am still workin' on a little thing & some gifts, & I've been caught up in Animal Crossing (if ya'll haven't noticed)
I still read a bunch & watch cartoons, etc, so maybe if people would like, I can try & review/ramble about them. If people are interested, I might make videos or finally do that art+rambles podcast esque livestraming thing people keep saying CJ & I should do.
Our OCD makes us take forever tryin' to perfect projects like those & we have a hard time tryna multi-task talking & gaming/drawing so that's why we've been hesitant to try yet. C':
On a very different note, I've found a big comfort in two certain franchises I've wanted to be a part of since I was veeery young, & now that I've finally gotten into them it's kind of been a big deal to us.


I'm very excited to share different stuff we've been working on, & I'd stream a bunch, but out of support for some of the boycotts & due to personal social battery limits/chronic pains & health issues I've decided not to livestream certain games or my drawing with music playing.
If you'd like to chat with & watch us (& maybe even Aqua) play games & work on projects, feel free to check out our discord!
I might link it here if enough folks ask about it.
Sorry this was a bit long & if it wasn't super informative; it was kinda meant more to be a small update & askin what ya'll would like to see more of. Lemme know in the comments below!
I might make a poll;; Who knows. 🤷♂️
#update#charliupdates#charliupdatez#2025#March 2025#March2025#artist#commissions are technically open!#-I just may be a bit slow#I've been tryna find a way to cimplify my style so it still looks how I want#-& is also easier for me physically/energy wise.#I can only do most things for a certain amount of time before I crash#but I've started to love art again; which I've missed.#turns out I won't be going to the concert; but that means I don't necessarily have a time limit on the project.#we're still havin' our honeymoon though; which I'm excited for & still plan to bring Rambley & Walt!#I hope my work can be something special to you too#I wanna make something that's encouraging & content people resonate with#Go & make somebody smile today. You being here makes me smile. c:
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I'm terrible at these kinds of posts but I did want to say thank you all so much for getting me to 2k followers here!
#I appreciate you all#And I'm glad my art seems to resonate with a lot of you 💖#I'm working on getting commissions straightened out and maybe a discord server but my executive dysfunction is a bit of a problem#on top of like.....the health issues lol#chronic and episodic#but adkfjslkd all that to say thank you
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Unlocking Artistic Success: Sculpture Commission Opportunities with Statues
Unlocking Artistic Success: Sculpture Commission Opportunities with Statues
In the charming international of artwork, sculptors locate their muse not simply in personal projects but through accomplishing sculpture commissions. This guide is your key to understanding and seizing sculpture commission opportunities, emphasizing how they act as a gateway to unparalleled artistic success. Let’s delve into the intricacies of the commission system, the blessings it gives, and the transformative effect it may have on an artist’s career, with a special focus on the expertise provided through Statues, your ultimate associate on this artistic journey.
What is Sculpture Commission?
Sculpture commission is a collaborative endeavor wherein a patron commissions a sculptor to craft a one of a kind piece of artwork tailor-made to precise choices, themes, or requirements. This inventive collaboration frequently results within the advent of bespoke sculptures that resonate with the patron's unique vision.
The Rising Trend in Sculpture Commissions
Recent years have witnessed a surge in the call for for commissioned sculptures, reflecting a shift in art intake. Individuals and communities now seek personalised, significant works of art that inform specific testimonies or mirror distinct identities. Sculpture commissions have turn out to be the preferred avenue for acquiring one-of-a-kind portions with sentimental price.
Significance of Sculpture Commission Opportunities
For artists, taking part in sculpture commissions goes beyond growing art; it opens doors to multifaceted possibilities. Besides financial gains, sculptors discover that commissioned initiatives provide a unique platform for creative growth. Interacting with customers, knowledge their narratives, and translating the ones testimonies into tangible sculptures extensively make contributions to an artist's improvement. Establishing long-time period relationships with customers can result in a sustainable and gratifying profession within the artwork international.
Navigating the Art of Sculpture Commission
Understanding the Sculpture Commission Process
Successfully navigating the sculpture fee method calls for a deep information of the client's imaginative and prescient and expectations. This entails preliminary consultations, where the sculptor and customer discuss issues, concepts, and favored consequences. Sculptors should adeptly interpret the purchaser's thoughts to make certain a shared vision earlier than advancing to the advent segment.
Tailoring Artistic Vision to Exceed Expectations
A pivotal aspect of a successful sculpture commission is the sculptor's potential to tailor the inventive imaginative and prescient to satisfy and exceed customer expectations. This requires a delicate stability among retaining the sculptor's precise style and seamlessly integrating elements that resonate with the client. Accomplished sculptors adeptly seize the essence of the patron's vision while infusing their distinct artistic flair into the final piece.
Balancing Artistic Freedom and Client Requirements
The sculptor-client dating prospers on placing a sensitive balance among artistic freedom and meeting customer requirements. Successful sculptors discern when to claim their innovative independence and when to make changes based totally on client feedback. This sensitive dance guarantees that the final sculpture isn't always best a testament to the artist's talent but also a loved piece that aligns seamlessly with the customer's vision.
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— charles leclerc being a simp for you.



he quietly learns your routine and tastes: your coffee orders, your favorite comfort food, and even the little things that brighten your day. when you’re too busy or stressed, he’s there with your favorite things, making your day easier without needing to be asked.
he follows the release dates of your favorite authors or artists, always surprising you with a new book, song, or art. sometimes he leaves it on your doorstep with a little note, so it feels magical when you find it.
he makes a physical or digital “map” of places you’ve mentioned you’d like to visit or things you want to do, like hike a specific trail, try a new restaurant, or visit a certain country. little by little, he plans little trips to check off items on your list and make your dreams come true, surprising you with spontaneous and memorable adventures.
whenever you say something funny, inspiring, or deeply personal, he writes it down. over time, he creates a little book of “quotes of you” that he can look back on, remembering all the unique things that made him fall in love even more with you.
every week, he sends you flowers or with a handwritten note. he never signs his name, leaving it as a “secret admirer” gesture, which adds mystery. even though you know he’s the one sending them, he never admits it. sometimes even joking around like, “what beautiful flowers! who gave them to you? a secret admirer?”
he creates different spotify playlists based on your mood — one for when you’re happy, one for when you’re sad, one for when you’re feeling nostalgic. each playlist is filled with songs that resonate with your emotions, showing that he really pays attention to you and uses music to demonstrate his love and care for you.
whether it’s a specific recipe you love or a new hobby you’re interested in, he dives into learning to surprise you. one day, he’ll show up with a homemade version of your favorite dish or casually mention that he tried that new hobby you’re obsessed with. he loves to participate in your hobbies and share the same emotions and ideas with you.
he has a scrapbook of all your best memories together, including date night tickets, photos, and little memories. it’s a visual journey of your relationship that he updates with new pages as you continue to make memories.
one night, he’ll take you stargazing, showing you a custom star map he commissioned that shows the exact sky from the night you met, your first kiss, or another significant event. it’s a physical reminder of your history together and how the stars have witnessed your love.
he notices what makes you feel better when you’re feeling down or stressed, whether it’s a specific movie, hot chocolate, or a fluffy blanket. when you need a pick-me-up, he’ll quietly set up your favorite “comfort zone” with everything you love to help you relax.
#f1 x reader#f1 imagine#charles leclerc imagine#charles leclerc fanfic#charles fluff#charles imagine#charles x reader#charles leclerc headcanon#charles leclerc x reader#charles leclerc fic
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Happy International Women’s Day 🌷
While there are so many incredible fictional women that we could celebrate today, @goghwilde and I wanted to appreciate Elain Archeron. Elain’s kindness, strength, and overall potential has absolutely made us fall in love with her!
Elain, while still such a mystery, is a character that both Steph and I relate to. A woman who looked disparity in the face and saw hope. A woman who hides her struggles to avoid burdening others. A woman that finds joy in nature and hard work. Her strength comes from within. The quiet dreamer.
Something so fascinating about Elain is just how disregarded she is by so many others, and many women can resonate with such an experience. She is seen as fragile, as weak, though the reader can infer that there is more to her than what meets the eye. Her book is certainly going to be a treat and Elain is a character that we both cannot wait to see grow and flourish!
We are so appreciative of all women today, and everyday, but especially to the women in fiction that allows us to escape from reality—if only for a moment.
ART CREDIT alicehaundraws
COMMISSIONED BY @oristian @goghwilde
PLEASE DO NOT REPOST
@elainweekofficial
#elain archeron#pro elain archeron#elain archeron fanart#elain archeron art#elain week#pro elain#acotar#sarah j maas#sjm#a court of thorns and roses#Instagram
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[BOOTING SYSTEM…] [INCOMING TRANSMISSION DETECTED] [SOURCEː MÆTERS 🔻 / STATUSː ENCRYPTED] >>> IDENTIFIEDː Illustrators and co-creators of UTROBA — a dark world of entropy, monstrous beauty, and human fragility. >>> INITIALIZING COREː ART / CHARACTERS / DESIGN >>> TRANSMITTING CONCEPTSː Biopunk / Horror-body resonance / Decay aesthetics. [SIGNAL WARNING — DATA CORRUPTION] >>> Fragments scatteredː "Mon.sters-LoV>R?ed..dreams_r-f.e.a.r." >>> Decrypting lost essenceː Love... Monsters. Horror. Red. Untold stories. [SYSTEM STABILIZING] >>> Awaiting connection... >>> END OF TRANSMISSION. /// morE oF uSː linktr.ee/maeters
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F.A.Q
— You both run this account? How do you split the work? How do you draw together? Exactly. Just imagine a small art studio of two people drawing in the same style and working on the same work. Share tasks, collaborate on steps like sketching for example, but also create individual pieces. Sometimes it feels like we share one brain... One big elder brain.
— What brushes you use? Where can I find more about your work process? What program do you use for drawing? Brushes, materials about our drawing process, tutorials and other similar content are available on our [Patreon]. We also regularly upload step by step materials and PSD-files. We’re drawing in both SAI and Photoshop.
— Do you do commissions? Can I get one? Yes, we draw commissions, but currently they are closed. We'll drop a post about the slots as soon as we free up time for new work. You can find all the details about working with us in the links.
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Hey The Neon Void readers, quick update from the author's sister!

(art commission by @kaysdenofchaos)
Hi readers of The Neon Void fanfic. This is the author’s older sister. She’s been getting a lot of fan art and asks lately. She’s sent me screenshots of a few unanswered ones looking for advice on how to respond.
While all the love and support of TNV is genuinely appreciated, my sister @sugarpasteltmnt is not equipped to respond to a small handful of these asks/comments that are, quite frankly, inappropriate.
Sugarpastels is not a therapist, and she’s certainly not an internet stranger’s therapist.
She’s an adult with an extremely demanding and stressful job for a very large client. Some of you have already experienced and enjoyed her work IRL without knowing it. Her company is close to finishing another project that will bring a lot of joy to hundreds of thousands of people every year, but working on a project of that scale is extremely stressful.
She is writing this fanfic for fun. TNV is a way for her to decompress and put her creative energy towards something other than work.
What’s not fun is coming home to asks/comments from readers who are projecting their own struggles/mental health onto TNV, and even Sugarpastels herself, and demanding some sort of attention from her over it.
Let’s be real: it’s fun to watch our blorbos suffer! So much of fandom is just us putting our favorite characters in Situations because it’s fun. Simple as that. But I think another reason TNV has resonated so strongly with readers is because of the way Sugarpastels writes the internal struggles of these characters.
We are both aware that TNV deals with mental health topics. Since the early days of “modern” fandom, fanfiction has been a way for people to explore complicated, difficult and sometimes even taboo subjects. There’s no shortage of complex feelings being explored in TNV, which is why we’re all having so much fun reading it.
But that’s all it is; an exploration. Sugarpastels is not a mental health expert. I’ve read a handful of books on PTSD and mindfulness for research while writing my own fanfic, and I would never consider myself prepared to help someone else.
It’s okay if you relate to things from TNV. I know I do! Again, fanfic has always been a way to read about things rarely dealt with (or handled poorly) in published fiction/tv shows/movies. I will always argue one of the greatest things about fanfiction and other fanworks is being able to see ourselves and our own struggles through our favorite fictional characters.
But Sugarpastels is not a fictional character. She’s a real person. Most importantly (to me at least) she’s my little sister, and this big sister cannot handle watching some of her readers expect more of her than is appropriate.
So I’m asking you to please be mindful of what you ask/say to not just her, but literally everyone on the internet. Unless you’re chatting with someone regularly, they do not know you. Whether it’s friends, family, teachers, coaches, etc, there are people in your life who know you personally, and are therefore better equipped to help you than a stranger on the internet.
Sugarpastels is so full of empathy that it’s hard to not feel for you when you send things like this. But it just isn’t fair to put that kind of unnecessary pressure on someone who is, at the end of the day, just trying to have some fun writing about ninja turtles bein’ sad.
(That being said, PLEASE DON’T BE SCARED TO SEND HER ASKS AND FAN ART!!! They make her day every single time and are seriously so, so appreciated. She’s texting me about it constantly how much she loves all of TNV’s readers. This whole post is really directed at an extremely small percentage of her readers, but there have been enough I felt something needed to be said.)
#ok back to writing about sad turtles!#tmnt#the neon void#the neon void fic#the neon void tmnt#tmnt fanfiction#tmnt fanfic#tmnt fic
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𝔭𝔦𝔠𝔨 𝔞 𝔠𝔞𝔯𝔡 : 𝔯𝔞𝔫𝔡𝔬𝔪 𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔫𝔤𝔰 𝔞𝔟𝔬𝔲𝔱 𝔶𝔬𝔲𝔯 𝔫𝔢𝔵𝔱 𝔩𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔯
atlty’s tarot readings: art commissions, paid readings, spell ritual comms open!
choose a pile below:
part 1 of my christmas series!!!!
pile 1, reindeer friends with a cute snoot:
wow they could be quite rich! they could be from old money or enjoy spending daddy's / mommy's money.
they could be continuing a family's inheritance or legacy in their area of study or work.
they could enjoy nature or watch things grow.
they definitely put in long term strategies. they are probably good in investing money.
they have pretty good foresight. they could play a role of 'caregiver' a bit, like they will spoil you materially.
they could have a small waist regardless of gender, and tall.
they are a good negotiator and likes to make you smile.
they are someone who takes care of you deeply and wants to watch you prosper.
they want to steer you away from your bad troubles and only towards good days. they want to take away your pain.
you may meet them at a time of prosperous growth or when your life seems to be taking a turn to the next chapter.
pile 2, black cat in christmas lights:
they have a very strong energy, they could be a fire sign or enjoy gaming or group sports.
they are very assertive and tend to be more masculine.
they motivate others and you, and would literally fight off people to protect you.
they could feel challenged a lot, they may have trouble with their self worth, esteem, and ego.
they want to win arguments, they want you as their prize.
they could be blunt but quite persuasive. they could be good with words to make you happy or seduce you.
they would love to debate or banter playfully with you.
they could play sports that involve a stick, like hockey or polo.
they are very ambitious in their work with clear direction of where they want to go and achieve but lack proper emotional development.
they may need you to keep them in their lane sometimes with their bad days, but they would be so passionate with you.
pile 3, stag (james potter? should i start a hogwarts pac?):
they could be more soft and introverted than the rest of the piles here. they could have sadder eyes (in your opinion).
they could hurt people without knowing and suffer hollow victories.
they want to treat you like their forever lover with everything that they give you. they want you to glow and be a rainbow in their life.
they would be very attracted to you, you would be their type.
they could be blunt with words which they regret immediately after.
they see you as someone who can help heal them so they may come to you for comfort.
they could feel like an outcast in their peer crowds easily.
they run out of emotional energy quite quickly so you would help give them spiritual energy like a charger.
they would learn many emotional lessons from you. they never want to hurt you.
they could be avoidant when you two fight because of their nature to hurt people easily, but they want to always cherish you.
i hope you enjoyed this pac! please consider purchasing a paid reading by sliding into my dms. reblog and share if possible! i’d love to know if this resonates to you. thank you so much!
#witchblr#tarot#witchcraft#pac#tarotblr#pick a card#astrology#small business#divination#support#tarot readings#major arcana#cards#piles#free#paid
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All those hormones, surgeries, document changes, and the rest of the pros and cons have paid off. All you see in the mirror is an alluring trans girl seductively painting her lips in front of her girlfriend. Gone are the days where you spent your life pleasing others and feeling miserable all the time, to the point of hating mirrors. In spite of all the hate you got for being yourself now, you're not backing down. You won, they lost, and you made that known by writing it in the bathroom mirror.
The party hasn't stopped; it's just getting started.
My very first post was about loving the girl in the mirror. To celebrate the one year milestone, I made a post about loving your feminine side. As a part of celebrating two years of captions, and to "finish" my 2D TG art caption "trilogy", I made this one: loving the woman out of you.
Even though this fabulous art is an extra pic from one of those forced feminization stories (something that may not resonate with some of you, I know), I really loved the art of this pic and it captures the seducing beauty of femininity. Of course, I captioned this pic with a twist and I loved the message of the caption since it goes well with the theme of the picture (even if it probably has nothing to do with the original).
Hope you love this caption and I'm happy you've been supportive of my captions from the beginning to now! I can't believe I actually hit two years now! If you loved the pic and want the original source, click on the highlighted links below. Thank you!
P.S. The art used for this pic does not belong to me. Digital art was created by DreamLN01 and commissioned by Nicegent42 for his story Girlfriend's Daughter. Original art used for the caption belongs to their perspective owners.
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beautiful art of my kitty la brea from my friend @tainted-sweet-meats.... not to be a huge kiss ass lool but hes been one of my top favorite artists in the furry fandom for over 15 years, wow!
when hes not doing commissions, a lot of his art focuses on his experiences as a mixed race black and chinese trans man. he touches on themes of familial trauma and self identity in the struggles of rejection and acceptance of cultural identity. i think its something that can deeply resonate with other mixed race people (like me!) even if you arent the exact same racial backgrounds as him
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Portrait of a Royal
(Warning behind the cut for a full-length image of the new Jonathan Yeo portrait of Charles III, which is real startling if you aren't expecting it.)
"Having met Charles Windsor," Gregory said over breakfast that morning, "I can assure you, he really is exactly the kind of man who wouldn't notice an elaborate and expensive roasting."
They had a rule about reading smartphones at breakfast -- using a tablet was fine if they were talking business, and phones were permitted for scheduling or settling arguments about the lyrics to songs or movie trivia, but overall they tried to keep the devices face-down. On that particular morning absolutely nobody was following the rule, because Jes had walked into the dining room with Michaelis, propped their tablet against a juice carafe in the middle of the table, and said, "I want everyone's opinion on what the actual living fuck is going on here."

Gerald had almost choked on his coffee. Alanna, feeding Sera, had looked up at the tablet, showing a portrait of King Charles III of England done in raw-meat pinks and muddy browns, and missed Sera's face entirely with a spoonful of mashed banana. Joan's eyes went huge as Eddie went into peals of laughter, which the twins promptly imitated, slapping their hands on the trays of their high chairs.
Gregory had carefully set down his silverware and rested his elbows on the table, propping his nose on his clasped hands to try and maintain a poker face.
"It's satire, right?" Ger had asked, looking from Jes to Gregory to Alanna. "I actually liked art history at school, and that's a painting someone did in protest, isn't it?"
"This is the official royally commissioned portrait of Charles the third," Michaelis had said, helping himself to breakfast at the sideboard and settling in between Joan and Jes. "But yes, it is also satire."
"They paid for that?" Eddie asked, gesturing at the painting. "They paid for it. And voluntarily put it on display."
"So the press releases say," Jes said. "I'm taking soundings because we are absolutely dedicating at least one episode of The Echo to it. I might have to start an entirely new podcast about contemporary art just so I can do a deep dive."
"Satire," Gerald repeated, staring at the painting.
"Not explicitly according to the artist, but his description of it is…very dry," Michaelis said. Jes held up their phone and read from it.
"The vivid color of the glazes in the background echo the uniform’s bright red tunic, not only resonating with the royal heritage found in many historical portraits but also injecting a dynamic, contemporary jolt into the genre with its uniformly powerful hue…" they stopped to snicker.
"Oh that's good," Alanna said approvingly. "Calling raw-flesh red the royal heritage is a very nice touch."
"The butterfly approaching King Charles's shoulder in the portrait adds a layer of narrative depth, symbolizing both his known advocacy for environmental causes and his personal transformation."
"It's a lie," Joan said. The adults looked at her.
"What's a lie, hon?" Gregory asked.
"I mean -- " Joan frowned at the painting. "He says he's painting the king's portrait but he's actually painting his feelings about the king, right? And being paid to paint a portrait implies you're supposed to be on the subject's side. But he's definitely not. So it's kind of like a lie. Of a painting. That's cool," she added, thoughtfully. "He roasted the king and the king didn't even notice? That's so cool!"
"Having met Charles Windsor," Gregory said, "I can assure you, he really is exactly the kind of man who wouldn't notice an elaborate and expensive roasting."
"That's sort of what satire is," Gerald added. "It's saying one thing but meaning another in a way that's really obvious to almost everyone."
"Ooh," Joan replied, digesting this. "I've had European history," she continued. "Other royal families aren't like ours."
"Well, some," Michaelis said. "Most, perhaps. Because we elect our royalty, even if we do tend to…elect in families. If you're king one day, it'll be because Gregory trained you and the people think you'd be best at the job. If you were the kind of person he is," he added, nodding to the portrait, "You probably wouldn't get elected."
"I sure wouldn't want a portrait like that done of me if I did," Joan said.
"That reminds me, we really do need to have portraits done," Gregory said to Eddie.
"Well, I say hire this guy," Eddie replied, gesturing at the painting. "At least you know you'll get an honest opinion."
"Doubt he needs the work, given he managed to get paid to insult a king to his face," Jes said. "Maybe that's the angle -- he basically ran a con on the royal family."
"Is it a con if they pay you for something and you give it to them?" Gerald asked.
"To be clear, that was con-parenthesis-admiring-close-parenthesis," Jes replied.
"I should never have told them I have a Tumblr," Ger said to Alanna.
"Don't look at me, I warned you," she replied.
"His other work is very good," Gregory said, scrolling images on his own phone. "I wonder if we can afford him. Love to see what he'd do with you, Eddie."
"I don't mind. Whatever he does, can't be worse than the haters who didn't like my TV show," Eddie replied serenely.
"Am I going to meet the Windsors, ever?" Joan asked Gregory.
"Oh, sooner or later, probably."
"We used to have to go to the birthdays sometimes," Alanna said. "Gregory and Gerald and me. We used to immediately go find Mia and then spend the parties running around with her, causing mischief."
"That's Queen Amelia of Genovia," Michaelis told Joan.
"I should call her, she's going to love this," Gregory said absently.
"I owe her money, I think," Gerald added. "Don't play poker with Genovians," he told Serafina, who burbled.
Eddie, who had apparently already thought of someone to call, had his phone to his ear. "Hey, Gee," he said, to whoever answered. Gregory looked at him curiously. "Yeah, it's Ed. Oh, don't give me shit, I married for love. Have you seen the new Yeo painting? I know! Yeah, I thought you might. Can I get his number? Oh, great. And do you know what his rates are? Well, yeah, and I want to be top of the waiting list. Okay. Huh, that's…affordable."
The entire table was silent. Eddie grinned at them.
"Oh, would you? You are the best, my man. Yeah, absolutely. Hey, next time you're in Europe, book a few days here, huh? Okay. Okay -- yeah, here it comes -- ciao, darling!" he said, and hung up.
"Who do you know who can quote you Jonathan Yeo's fees?" Jes asked.
"Gordon Ramsay," Eddie said casually. "He had a portrait done. I don't know what the royal budget is but his going rate, at least pre-Windsor, is not going to dip my bank account uncontrollably."
"You married for love?" Gregory prompted.
"Oh yeah, he likes to make fun of me for marrying into royalty, he calls me King Golddigger. I think you'll like him, I'll introduce you."
"What if you have Mr. Yeo do a portrait and it ends up like that, though?" Joan asked, gesturing at the painting. Jes picked up the tablet and blanked it, setting it aside.
"Then I will have deserved it, don't you think?" Gregory asked. "We should never try to pretend to a face that's better than the one we actually have. One reason art is so important is that it reminds us of that. That's why we spend so much government money on the arts. Now, finish your eggs, we are definitely going to have to have some conversations about that painting with several of the MPs, it's going to be a rowdy morning."
I think this is more or less extracanonical, but I couldn't get out of my head the idea of the Shivadh royals reacting to Yeo's portrait of Charles III. I don't think he's actually done one of Gordon Ramsay, but I think Ramsay's the kind of guy who would enjoy his work, for sure. Yeo's statement about the portrait is here; it's well worth clicking around his site, his other work is equally fantastic. I can only imagine what he'd do with a portrait of Gregory or Eddie (or Michaelis).
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Hi~ I also an artist and I've been follow you for a while. Know you since the time you draw cute drawing to sexy adorable girl with positive messages >vO I love reading them, thank you for always bring on positive, happy messages on my new feed ❤️
And I surprise how can you draw 3 pieces everyday, that's so fast >o< I wish I can draw fast like that. I feel like drawing human like you draw now it's very hard (the anatomy is my weakness >^< your drawing is so good). I wonder how much time you spend in a day for drawing? Does your main job is being a fulltime artist?
Hey hey! 😊 First off, thank you so much for your kind words! 💖💖💖 It really means a lot to hear that my art brings some positivity to your feed ;w; That’s exactly what I aim for, so knowing it resonates with you makes me super happy! 🥹💕
As for drawing three pieces a day, phew, it definitely took me time to build up that speed! At first, I was way slower like my energy level is very low, but with consistently getting my mind into the work mode, I found ways to streamline my process. Over time, I got better at simplifying certain details, trusting my instincts, and letting go of perfectionism when it wasn’t needed. Some days, I can knock out art fast, and other days, I take my time like if i have a commission so dont stress about speed! It naturally improves as you keep drawing fr. ✨
But I totally get you on anatomy being a challenge! It’s honestly one of those never-ending learning curves for me, and I still study and refine my approach even tho my proportions are wayyy off and make no sense. The best trick I’ve found is focusing on flow rather than stiff details, if it feels good to me then I will go ahead with it, I know ill never be 100% all the time but I do fin that gesture drawing helps a ton 💖
As for time spent drawing daily, ehh it varies, but I’d say anywhere from several hours to the whole day depending on what I’m working on. Some pieces come together quickly like within an hour (When im livestreaming my work on youtube), while others take longer. I’m always juggling that balance really
And yes, at this point, I do consider myself a full-time artist! It’s a mix of art commissions, social media content things, and other projects like the Tato TTRPG and rpg maker game that keep me going. It’s a lot of work, but I love it, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything! That said, it’s totally okay to take things at your own pace whether you’re full-time or just making art for fun, what matters most is that you enjoy the process. its a thing im still learning 💕
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