#tho i spent too many hours on this

[snailsnaps]

ERRADICATE THE THREAT

Thank you yet again to @stikytheblue for the absolutely amazing prompt that inspired me to draw this whole thing...

[broccoli-chomper]

[ndostairlyrium]

✨ A Process ✨

For this mess

And I'm including slides since gifs today don't wanna work 🤡 I usually start with a sketch. I rarely use clean lines because they're not useful for my workflow. What makes the sketch useful for me is that, aesthetically, it gives more of a painterly feeling to the final results, but most importantly I can pick (by pressing ALT while using the brush tool) the colors of the lines and integrate them to the painting process - which in this case I didn't do massively because primary blue is high coverage

The layers I added above the sketch are just the blue layer in multiply, then a normal layer that I clipped to the one in multiply so I could get back to it in case things went south - and it happened lol

I executed the colors in the normal layer. I did this so I could have the influence of either the pale blue and the textured brush I used for achieving that background

Now it's time to be reckless, but partially. I put all those layers in a folder, duplicated the folder and merged one of the two (ctrl+e). I just hid the original one and worked with everything on a single layer. Yes, I can explain o-o'' When I'm done with a decent base I usually work with merged layers. For me it's easier to control the painting this way. I can take advantage of the influence of the brushes I'm using, I can work on different portions without checking if thing x is in layer a or b... ...BUT in case I don't like the direction I'm taking, having a backup folder with all the layers is a life saviour. I'm still in time to take a deep breath, reorganize myself and start fresh without having to throw away everything

I'm still studying a bit the situation because even if this is my go-to technique, I don't usually depend on such bright colors. My bases are often muted, unless I have a magenta day, magenta is my bestie in these last months, in case you havent noticed *coughs*

For this serie I didn't really work on a super complex or defined background because I wanted something less fabricated << which is something I do often when I just want to go with the flow rather than planning things

I usually post-produce my paintings a lot, but in this case I just added a layer with a plain sienna in soft light to make the pinks pop, nothing much. Before merging the layers and saving the picture I usually observe the pic and use one or more of these tools: -ctrl+l to check on the contrasts -ctrl+b for influencing lights, midtones, and shadows with other colors -ctrl+u to fix the saturation, brightness, and predominant color

I realize my workflow is quite messy and a bit intimidating, but for me it's very freeing :' I hope I explained everything in a proper way, but in case you needed clarifications my inbox is open ;u;

[ultfan]

HOW TO WORK WITH KOMAEDA.

given komaeda's dementia it is essentially impossible to convince him of something that goes against what he believes. because of that it can also be very difficult to convince him to do things he doesn't want to do either. even if it's something that is objectively good for him. so here are some little notes on what komaeda would be receptive and unreceptive to in most circumstances. obviously this doesn't have to have any impact on how your muse interacts with him. 90% of people probably won't even know he has dementia so they probably wouldn't know how to deal with it regardless. and the people that do know are probably pretty uneducated on the topic— and maybe a bit unwilling to learn given... everything. komaeda may be aware of his diagnosis but he isn't always aware of how it effects him.

DON'T:

tell him he's wrong/insane/crazy. at the end of the day he just won't believe that. he'll think your ignorant or a fool or you just don't get it. if he's not very critical of the person talking to him he will probably feel a bit dejected about being misunderstood.

try to use logic with him. if you try to explain why what he is doing/saying is inappropriate— or scold him— he will either double down or apologize without realizing why he's being scolded. it will not change the behavior. he will be back doing it pretty soon after. he is quite literally incapable of comprehending what it is that is inappropriate or how it is inappropriate. the only thing he will understand is that you are upset with him/trying to control his behavior. which may upset him, sadden him, or make him trust you less. (NOTE: when komaeda apologizes for something most of the time he is doing it because he knows "someone is upset with me so i should apologize and maybe act more compliant." it is not because he's actually sorry. he just knows that's what he should do in order to pacify them).

use questions to get him to do things he is adverse to. for example: "komaeda, don't you want to try eating something healthier?" / "komaeda don't you think you should take a shower?" — giving him the option to say no to something he doesn't want to do is just going to have him brush the requests aside. of course this doesn't apply for everything, just stuff he is already pushing back against or avoiding.

force him to do things he is adverse to. while komaeda is not someone who physically fights back against things (if you try to forcibly drag him or restrain him for some reason) it will make him irritated, cause you to lose his trust, and possibly make him panic depending on what it is you're trying to make him do. while you can sometimes get him to come do things willingly by getting upset/lashing out at him, this harkens back to his behavior with apologies. he will still be cross with you even if he acts like it's okay because he will feel like you've taken away his agency. his low self worth makes him slightly more willing to give it up if you're harsh with him, but just because he thinks it's "only natural" he's treated that way doesn't mean it won't be upsetting.

DO:

be patient with him. komaeda is someone who could really use someone to take the time to sit down and tolerate him. he is extremely difficult to deal with so it's important to actually put in the time and effort to understand him.

try to speak his language. he won't listen to your logic or reason— he has his own way of thinking about things that will not budge. so if you want him to comply with you it's better to actually go along with his delusions rather than reject him. tell him you're doing something to combat despair— or that his actions will be a stepping stone for your hope. it's natural instinct to want to try to steer komaeda away from these mindsets, as they fuel his self worth issues and tend to be harmful. but because it's something he isn't capable of changing his mind on it is better to twist his words and beliefs into things that benefit him. take him on a walk for the sake of hope, run errands with him and tell him it will keep you from falling into despair. he'll be happy to comply 90% of the time.

redirect his negative behaviors. if he is being rude or seemingly harmful it is better to try to move him on to a different task rather than indulge it by trying to reason with him/scold him. if you're pulling him away from causing problems for another party explain the deal to them so it doesn't cause more damage than necessary and so that they might know how to tackle things in the future. komaeda being an asshole to some reserve course student? let him know that you need help practicing your talent or something and have him move onto something less harmful. knowing him he'll probably switch back over into being his pleasant, smiley self pretty quickly.

invite him to do things he is adverse to doing on his own. tell him to do something with you rather than asking if he wants to do something, like in the don't section. for example: "komaeda we're having salad tonight, let's go eat." / "hey komaeda i'm gonna go rinse off you should come with me." — it's a subtle difference but it does help. if he is still being difficult you can refer back to speaking his language and trying to basically trick him into doing stuff he should be doing for his own good.

as a final note here i do think that junko is someone who kinda knew how to speak komaeda's language here, getting him into ultimate despair by using his ideas of how hope grows stronger by overcoming despair. in my personal headcanons i've imagined matsuda helping komaeda with his dementia and/or researching his brain, which would be a perfect gateway for junko to know of his disease along with the odd behaviors that come with it.

[mossy-covered-bones]

Ow my bones

[homeless202]

EY & HJ stealing parallels

EY | HJ | Details

We’ve seen Eunyung get wrongfully accused of stealing twice:

The first time, his dad leaned down and directly told him to apologize, not even asking if he really did do it. When EY insisted he was innocent, his dad did not believe him. Instead, he shamed EY into apologizing for sth he didn’t do. His dad leaning down was a manipulation tactic.

The second time, HJ leaned down to ask him if he did it, EY said no, and HJ believed him no questions asked. Bc that's how his mom had reacted to him stealing. HJ leaning down was to show EY he wasn't alone and that he had someone who trusted and supported him.

(^^ HJ's reaction really surprised him compared to what his past experience with his dad looked like. EY didn't expect anyone to believe him, he's not used to that. Then guilt and dread kicked in when HJ said he trusted him bc he had intended to steal sth but ultimately didn't and held himself back ->)

When there was concrete proof EY didn’t do it, he even stood up for him. HJ asked the shop owner to apologize to EY the way his mom had asked for an apology for him when he was little.

But their reactions to said request were different: HJ thought his mom was really cool for standing up for him like that.

Whereas EY thought HJ asking for an apology was extremely embarrassing. He didn't even give the guy the chance to apologize before walking away (<- he probably felt he didn't deserve it bc he had almost stolen sth).

HJ did what he learned from his mom, and it almost worked. Unfortunately, EY isn’t used to basic human decency and apologies, so he rather removed himself from the situation to avoid another confrontation and further humiliation.

[heavenlyascent]

for every fucking useless and drawn out mini game in this game, we could have gotten more screen time for goddamn character development and that hurts me deeply

[crunovasims]

GRADUATION: san myshuno edition

felicity (bottom right) and devon (bottom left) just finished their last year at will wright high school! they decided to take some group senior pictures to celebrate the special moment. the graduates all finished among the top of their class, almost guaranteeing them spots at their dream universities. while they anxiously await the decisions, they're excited to enjoy their last summer before life really begins! kaliyah (top left) and felicity are day ones and can't wait to spend their last summer in the city together. devon and his boyfriend best friend jeb just want to beat the heat and play a game or two before time runs out.

cheers to the pre-foxbury chronicles!

[thingswhatareawesome]

at least i got blade to 80/80

[imeminemp3]

honestly it is so fun watching interviews of people and u start to pick up on little things in the way they talk, mannerisms, even stories they tell over and over

[lightblueminecraftorchid]

Soooooooooo guess who started crying in the doctor’s office bc she has to miss her labs tomorrow

[super-done-dead]

cooked

[poprockspillage]

my fucking joints hurt so bad today aug

[ashton-ryder]

"Yeah.." Ashton exhaled his own tension he held in him, mist dancing in the cold air before evaporating. He folded his arms on the edge and rested his chin on them as he gazed up at the natural wonder of the universe. The world can be on fire and the universe will still go on. "It's why I really wanted to study it, it's beautiful, and terrifying, and exciting," his voice soft and murmured at the discussion of space. The night sky had always gave him a weird sense of comfort since young, whenever he was scared, or lonely, or angry, it remained at peace, a reminder that they're so small in the grand scheme of things, that surely whatever they have going on, life goes on. And every single person at least shared one thing in common, that everyone came from the same place in the universe.

He was caught off guard by the sudden arms around him as he straightened his back again, arms awkwardly in the arm for a moment before settling to return the comforting embrace. "Hey, it's nothing, you did most of the work anyways. You got yourself up here, I just pointed out some things to look at," Ash threw her a smile when he pulled back. Truly, the courage for her to come up to the roof's entrance was probably the hardest part of it all and she did that by herself. "Had enough of the heights? We can head back down, I was thinking about getting some tea at the diner anyways after all this cold."

Brows lifting at his hesitation, Charlie gave her little finger a little wag to push him toward linking his own with it, refusing to let him pull down the feel food vibes they'd managed to replace her anxiety with. Smile somehow managing to grow even larger as his pinkie wrapped around her own, Charlie gave a little bounce of their joined hands before letting go. At least of their conjoined pinkies, for his other hand was still held oh so securely in her other, at least until they were at the edge and he finally let go.

Transferring her grip to the bar along the top of the ledge wall, she refused to look down even a little, instead keeping her eyes on the upper windows of the floors across from her in case she could catch movement in them as well. "Not so bad..." Though breathless, she had to admit that he was right, because the view itself was breath taking, especially with the blanket of stars painting the sky above them. "It's so beautiful...." Even so she wasn't sure she'd be able to get back to the ledge yet by herself, but it would be easier to do in the future. Spending time with Roman beneath a sky more beautiful than any artist could do justice seemed like a dream that was actually within reach. A moment of peace and beauty among all the horror of the time.

Turning her attention back to Ashton, she didn't even think before turning to wrap her arms around him in a tight hug. "Thank you for this, Ashton. I wish I could tell you how much it means to me."

[scarletcomet]

googling 'when should you go to the hospital for mental health' like a normal person

[llamacornscout]

i NEED a new header omg, this one is from when i first made my simblr and i don’t even use that face overlay anymore