#super annoying.

[bunatee]

A very long post in which I talk about why the first attempt at this piece is the way it is and what I did differently in the second attempt. This is mostly just for my own reference and is more or less an analysis of my work and processes for the sake of self improvement.

These pieces were definitely a lesson in my processes and how I draw. Both pieces clearly started from the same sketch.

In the original attempt the sketches progressed like this as I attempted to only use the initial sketch and work with the lines that I had originally laid down. I was also using a much harder pen than I would normally use by the end stages. This ended up making the entire work very thick and cartoon-y. Especially her facial features, which really doesn't work with Edelgard having such a dainty look to her.

Such thick linework made it harder to really render her features with shading, which only added to how flat the final result looks. It also was a terrible idea to change the lines from a dark shade on a Linear Burn layer to just black.

Compare this to the second version, which was made by simply tracing the 3rd sketch above to create a new clean layer of line work. This is what my normal process would already entail. During my first attempt at the piece this just wasn't working for me and rather than take a break I tried to push through it by doing things in a different way than normal.

It's harder to tell between the two final images of linework, but the second attempt is not made with black. It's actually a muted purple (#565263, if anyone reads this an is curious about the exact shade. Normally I would use a deep red specifically #590d0d or #993333 depending on the piece.) Using these shades on a linear burn layer allows for the line art to blend a bit better and look less harsh against the rendering layer underneath.

Now lets compare the rendering between the two. There should probably be a trigger warning for the jump scare that is the rendering of these without the line work (/j, in case that is needed).

The trickier thing is figuring out where I went so wrong with the rendering. Both used roughly the same method that I always use so why is the first one so bad?

It is immediately obvious that everything is entirely too soft on the original variant. There is very little definition between anything. Comparatively the second attempt has significantly harder lines between different parts of the fabric and shapes. For the first version I didn't take the time to actually create a selection layer and individually shade each individual part of the figure. This is something I did take the time to do on the second piece and overall I spent less time working on it even with that added effort. Clearly that part of the process is incredibly important.

Next, the second version drapes the fabric significantly better and the decorative caps on the cloak feel like they have a proper amount of weight to them. The actual body of the cape could still use improvement but is still better off than the original. The headpiece and necklace-thing both have defined features now rather than just a few haphazardly placed highlights.

Additionally there is a lot more variation in the actual colors used. The blues used to shade the second piece add a lot of dimension to the clothes that just using darker reds did not achieve.

The only things that I think the first does better in this area is the shade of blue used for the collar and the part of the horns that attach to her hair. (Honestly though, what the fuck is that head piece?) And the lighter shade of purple used for her eyes.

In the end if I had to go back and make an further fixes (which I may do if I get to the point of actually having enough work to make prints for CCAG) I would fix whatever the actual fuck is happening with her rib-cage that I seemed to have ignored entirely in both pieces and just pull that part of the cape forward a bit more to cover that very awkward space. I would also do those couple of color adjustments that were already mentioned.

Otherwise, I'm really pleased with how this second version turned out.

If you made it to the end of this, thanks for reading! I hope you're having a wonderful day <3

[crumb-crumblet-s-crumbington]

whens megatron coming back

[inkskinned]

what is with men being mad any time a woman raises her voice where did that even come from. someone posted a video of a small electrical explosion, and the top comment was of course the woman screams. the second comment is women try not to scream challenge, level impossible. i had to go back and watch the video again. there is, somewhat fainty, a little gasp emitted off-camera, more of a yelp than a scream. it is mostly lost in the crack of the explosion. afterwards, you hear her voice, shaken, say, are you okay?

i am helping one of my friends train her voice pitch lower, because she wants to be taken seriously at work. she and i do each other's nails and talk about gender roles; and how - due to our appearance - neither of us have ever been able to be "hysterical" in public. we both appear young and sweet and feminine. she is cisgender, and cannot use her natural voice in her profession because people keep saying she appears to be "vapid". we both try to figure out if our purposeful voice lowering is technically sexist. is it promoting something when you are a victim to it?

a storm almost sends a pole through a car window. in the dashcam, you can hear the woman passenger say her partner's name twice, crying out in alarm. she sounds terrified. in the comments, she is lambasted for her lack of calm. how is that even fucking helping?

in high school, i taught myself to have a lower voice. i had been recorded when i was genuinely (and righteously) upset; and i hated how my voice sounded on the phone speakers when it was played back. i was defending my mom, and my voice cracked with emotion. it meant i was no longer winning the argument: i was just shrieking about it.

girls meet each other after a long summer and let out a little joyful scream. this usually stops around 12-14, because people will not tolerate this display of affection (as it has the effect of being passingly annoying). something about the fact that little girls can't ever even be annoying. we are trained to examine each part of our lives (even joy) for anything that could make us upsetting and disgusting. they act like teenage girls are breaking into houses and shrieking you awake at 3 in the morning. speaking as a public school educator: trust me, it's not that bad, you can just roll your eyes and move on. it does not compare to the ways boys end up being annoying: slurs in graffiti, purposefully mocking your body, following you after you said no. you know, just boy things.

there's another video of a man who is not allowed to yell in the house, so he snaps his fingers when he's excited about soccer. the comments are full of angry men, talking about how their brother is unfairly caged. let him express himself and this is terrible to do to someone. eventually the couple has to address it in a second video: they are married with a newborn baby. he was trying not to wake the infant up. there is no comment on the fact women are not allowed to yell indoors. or the fact that it could have been really alarming or triggering for his wife. sometimes i wonder if straight men even like women, if they even enjoy being in relationships with them.

for the longest time, i hated roller coasters because it always felt inappropriate and uncomfortable for me to scream. one of my friends called me on it, said it was unusual i'm so unwilling. i had to go to my therapist about it. i don't like to scream because i was not raised in a safe situation, and raising my voice would have brought unsafe attention towards me. even when i am supposed to scream, it feels shameful, guilty. i was not treated kindly, so i lack a basic form of self-protection. this is not a natural response. it is not good that in a situation of high adrenaline - i shut up about it.

something very bad is happening, i think. in between all the beauty standards and the stuff i've already discussed - this one feels new and cruel in a way i can't quite express. yes, it's scary and silencing. but there's something about how direct it is - that so many men agree with the sentiment that women should never yell, even in an emergency - it feels different.

is the word shriek gendered automatically? how about shrill or screech? in self defense class, one of the first things they tell you is to yell, as loud and as shrilly as you can. they say it will feel rude. most women will not do this. you need to practice overcoming the social pressure and just scream.

most women do not cry out, even when it's bad. we do not report it. we walk faster. we do not make a scene. what would be the point of doing anything else? no matter what we do, we don't get taken seriously. it is a joke to them. an instagram caption punchline. we have to present ourselves as silent, beautiful, captivating - "valuable."

a woman is outside watching her kids when someone throws a firecracker at them. she screams and runs towards her children. in the comments, grown men flock together in the thousands: god. women are so annoying.

[starspilli]

resting & fixing. click for better quality!!

now available as a print

[doggirlhen]

they should make shopping for cables easier i think. there should be a service where you pick the ends, you pick the length of cable, you pick the like. color and texture of the cable (shitty plastic, nicely woven, bare metal, whatever) and then they make it and ship it to you for a reasonable fee

[sfiyayaya]

gay people can’t just say “I love you” they gotta pull some crazy shit like this

[ramsei501st]

in honor of laika coming back from the dead to release a new movie, a kubo of mine with some questionable summer fashion. im love he

inspired by @/kittarts' coraline art ;o;/

[originalartblog]

Apparently much-needed reminder that reposting artists' art (by saving the images or screenshotting them and reuploading them yourself) on other platforms without the artists' expressed permission and without credit is theft and an insult to their passion and craft. You are profiting (in views, in attention, in feedback) from someone else's work and ideas, who do not get that feedback for sharing their creation.

If you are an art reposter, you are a thief and I have no respect for you.

[pigdemonart]

And the not super thrilling lost in translation conclusion… 🇮🇹 mamma mia! I listened to this video to get the vibes for Mario and Luigi‘s argument lmao

Read Part 2 here

Also!! The Smasha you on a rock line is from the mario heritage post itself. It never fails to make me sensibly chuckle. :]

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[choccy-milky]

(ominis is already on his family's plan but he's there to annoy seb anyway)

[livvyofthelake]

beronica canon in the archie the musical dream universe btw…

[casscainmainly]

I love how Cass is like 'I couldn't find a present for Dick :(' and Duke's first response is to comfort Cass, and then say 'just give him something already in the house'. Like he really doesn't give a damn about Dick. What an icon.

From Batman: Urban Legends #10

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AND BUMBLEBEE !!!!!!!!

[akiiame-blog]

Never trusting Luigi fans who hate Mario

[devine-fem]

“why can’t two guys be platonic best friends in peace?” THEY ARE platonic bestfriends. you guys really need to understand that no amount of shipping will change that, canon will stay unchanged so what’s the whining for?

this ‘problem’ only exists in your mind. hope this helps!

[seochangbingifs]

ATE (2024) 13/∞: Changbin and Jisung in SKZ-TALKER Ep.65