#savannahofasgard

[crush-suggest]

i invited my crush to a dance for new years eve and bc he’s considering coming i didn’t sleep at all ❤️ our school had a wee winter disco thing and he said i looked v pretty and i regretted not dancing w him so i’m hopefully gonna make up for that ❤️ ting is tho he’s in the year below me so i need to channel sonic bc i gotta go fast. also lmao one time i was getting drunk at a party wo him and he said “it’s a shame i couldn’t b there, the girl i fancy is there” so i was a bit 🤔 sorry lmao tysm

fhfshidsfhi it’s no problem!!and i hope he comes and yall have a great time at the new year danceeee

[cinalilli]

hey i'm trying to Get Involved With Digital Art but bc i'm just starting out idk if investing in like $40+ programs etc to do stuff with. is there anything you would recommend for someone who is a Verified Beginner? tysm

(sorry i got to this so late! i just got back to my pc)

ok ok ok so there are a few options!

you can either get an already free program, such as gimp or mischief or firealpaca or kryta (i’ve heard about the last two but i haven’t actually tried them out much. i can swear by gimp though--i used it for years and it’s really really good!) 

OR you can find a free download of a program (or wait for Manga Studio/Clip Studio Paint to go on sale; sometimes it can get down to as low as 10$ if you’re watching the sales).

I’d also recommend a tablet, and I’d really just ask around and find one that’s cost-effective at first and then once you get a feel for digital art, find one that suits your needs more. I’ve got an 8″ x 5″ Turcom, and that was 40$. Other Huion tablets are pretty cheap too.

lastly, i’d definately suggest going on tumblr or deviantart and digging up all the tutorials you can in relation to working your program and figuring out how it works! one of the reasons why i like gimp is because it’s a relatively intuitive program, if a little ugly looking. it does the job, and teaches you more-or-less how digital programs work, so you know what to look for in other ones before you make a real investment.

Some resources:

Free Programs:

Gimp - Honestly identical to Photoshop (my current program, not sure where to find it for free just yet. there’s often a link that gets passed around if you’re paying attention but the one I had was out of date)

Mischief - an infinite canvas that I played around with for a bit. Fun for sketching! you can also upgrade to a full version for 25$

Fire Alpaca - I’ve never used this myself, but I know it’s a very popular program for everything you really need.

Krita - I also don’t use this, but I have another friend who uses it. the full version is like 10$ tho so go nuts i guess

Less Free Programs:

Sai (free, but maybe unsafe; i haven’t tested it) - you really want to make sure it’s in english but I’m pretty sure it is? there’s a lot of download links and although it’s by far one of the most commonly used programs it’s shady af so i haven’t used it either

Manga Studio/Clip Studio Paint - right now it’s 50$ but there’s also always sales

Tablets:

Turcom Huion 8″ x 5″ Tablet - i’d also check amazon

Tutorials:

@soyouthinkyoucantdraw​ is a blog i run with a bunch of tutorials on it. shameless self-promo, i know lol

@thundercluck-blog​ has a really good Tutorial Tuesday thing going on, and while it’s not strictly digital art, it’s always good knowledge!

most every art tut collection blog will have something, raid them! make your own, or tag them all really well you’ll want em

hope this helps!

[stormysapphic]

playlist: sweet mother, i cannot weave - slender aphrodite has overcome me with longing for a girl.

cliff’s edge - hayley kiyokoonly a girl - gia400 lux - lorderoman holiday - halseyno better - lordeyou’re the one that i want - dodie clark, savannah brownwonderland - taylor swiftlowlife - that poppyease my mind - hayley kiyokotennis court - lordepretty girl - hayley kiyokosend me a playlist title and i’ll make a mini playlist!

[undomiel]

yo i'm sav and this is really cool!!! celebrían or bofur ❤️❤️❤️

you got celebrian

join my tolkien family?

[academic-anatomy-blog]

omg i'm applying to st andrews for the summer school too!! i honestly doubt i'll get in tbh but i'm going for psychology and classics & history, which should be good

It’s pretty cool that you’re applying as well! Don’t doubt yourself, I’m sure you’re amazing! Good luck to the both of us and if we both get in, I’ll maybe see you there!

[ayeforscotland]

Tagged by @savannahofasgard Cheers lass! Name: AyeforScotland 
Nickname: Aye, that cunt, Ivor (Ayefor...its shite patter) 
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
Height: 5"8 
Orientation: Ye wanting ma fucking GPS coordinates? 
Nationality: Bri...SCOTTISH YA PRICK 
Fav Fruit: Pineapple 
Fav Season: Autumn 
Fav Flower: Thistle/Lavender 
Fav Scent: Petrol, tea tree oil, my aftershave, freedom 
Fav Color: Saltire blue 
Fav Animal: Wolf 
Coffee, Tea, or Hot Cocoa: Tea 
Average Hours of Sleep: 5 
Fav Fictional Character: Master Chief 
Number of blankets you sleep with: One 
Dream trip: I'd love to go to Singapore 
Blog Created: Autumn 2013. I couldn't deal with no campaigning for Yes while on holiday so made a blog while poolside.

[vampyredyke]

ur v cute ty for ur face

aw, thank you so much!

[its-better-than-an-opera]

yo dawg i'm hitting u w some artemis bc i want outside opinions on gals

artemis:what’s your favorite thing about girls? 

dude everything.

girls are so great. every single one of them is beautiful in their own way and I’m not strong enough for this ok

they’re all so beautiful and soft but also strong as hell and they can rock all kinds of styles and fucking slay

don’t even get me started on girls in cute summer outifts that is a whole other level

[studyign]

PLS PLS PLS IF ANY OF UR FOLLOWERS ARE IN MUNICH PLS STAY SAFE AND LOOK AFTER EACHOTHER ILY ALL SO MUCH OK

^^^^^^^^^^^

[stormysapphic]

my first fictional girl crush?? definitely velma from the scooby doo live action movies. the makeover had me shook.

aww!!! that’s rly sweet tbh?tell me about your first fictional girl crush!

[hremes]

WHAT IS LYCAN AND DO I NEED IT

OOH I LOVE TO CONVERT PEOPLE

Lycan is the ship name of Lysandra and Lorcan. It’s a pretty theoretical ship since they’ve only met once with the more popular ship being Lysaedion (Lysandra x Aedion) but anyway I’m trash. I can talk more in depth about the reasons I ship it if you (or anyone else) messages me privately! 

[mikeywvy]

i voted (and bc I'm v selfish and conceited a selfie reblog would be 👍👍👍)

yeee buddy i got you (also wow youre?? so pretty omg)

help me out!

[askmiddlearth]

I'm trying to get through The Silmarillion, but I've not really progressed for a month or so. Can I please have some motivation? (if you can provide it, naturally)

I can always provide Silmarillion motivation! First of all, despair not. In my experience, pausing for short (or long) breaks while reading the Silmarillion (especially for the first time) is not at all an uncommon trend. Especially because, without a true central character, any chapter can feel like a perfect “stopping point”, which can sometimes deprive us of the “couldn’t put it down” phenomenon.

That being said, this is the exact same quality that makes the Silmarillion so easy to pick up again weeks later. Just as each chapter is a good stopping point, they’re also each good starting points. And there’s no fear of having lost the momentum you pick up in more fast-paced narratives. Tolkien’s myths and heroes are right there, waiting for you, ready to continue their dramas whenever you are.

Now, unless there’s something specific that’s making the book difficult to get through (in which case, let me know and I’ll try to give you more detailed advice) it sounds to me like you just need to jump-start your interest again. I’ve got a whole list of tips for reading the Silmarillion in this post, and I think #4 (setting the mood) could be your solution. And, in case that doesn’t work, here’s some other posts that might help inspire you:

The Silmarillion Read-Along Trailer

Main Motives in the Silmarillion

The Benefits of Reading Tolkien

The Silmarillion Opening Credits

The Silmarillion Reader’s Guide

Good luck! And may the blessings of Elves, Men, and all Free Folk go with you!

[fairy-tips]

To the winter shoe anon: maybe using a pair of pastel Doc Martens knockoffs would work?

I don’t think they’d be very good in snowy/icy conditions, as the grip on the bottom isn’t very good >

But thanks for the tip!

[milverton]

I accidentally discovered fanfiction when I was 12, and I didn't even have any idea until the year after. We had to write a story based on Christmas or Winter and - naturally - I had written something that can only be called Skyrim fanfiction.

That not a bad way to discover it. :) You were a destined to write fanfiction then.

Tell me a story about discovering fanfiction and/or a story about a fic that traumatised you the most

[its-better-than-an-opera]

it's so near, it's stirring the blood in our veins (though lin: beware! don't let the wine go to ur brain)

lin have some wine and saay what’s going on ♪