tamelee

[tamelee]

(in response to that other anon with the creepy sexuality ask) (so this is sarcastic) Tell us your medical history as well. Also your mother’s maiden name and what street you live on. Don’t forget to share the 4 numbers on the back of your card-

This may be sarcastic, but some asks that people send really aren't too different from this!

[tamelee]

Have you finally said your sexuality? Go tamelee dont be shy

I haven't.

[tamelee]

I really likeee so much your art, I hope I can hug you and say thank you for being in the fandom

Hug virtually received 🥹 thank you so much!💕🧡

[tamelee]

Do you like Hinata? would you draw her near of naruto (and sasuke jealousy)?

Hinata H. is at the top of my 'least favorite characters'-list 😬

[tamelee]

Hiii tamalee, I just want to say that I love the way you draw Naruto!!!! It really fills me with nostalgia as you depict him like the first time I watched the series back when i was a kid, as a mischievous, playfull and hyperactive boy, which at the same time its a response to his lonliness and that is like, totally cannon?? Which is even better beacuse you totally get his Character, and the FACT that you that you draw him happy with sasuke is the cherry on top of the cake and the best thing eveeeer!! Really thank you so so much, may the Lord bless you! And lot of greetings from south amarica!!!

Hiiiii @soloyoyquienmas ! Aaahhh thankyou so much, and for your blessings too!✨ Your message is so kind 😭😭💕 I'm very glad you like my art and that it resonates with you. They're definitely happy with each other-aannddd-they're so unhappy without each other ;-; aarrgghhh they deserved so much better 🥺

[tamelee]

Would it be alright if I used your latest pic - Sasuke taking his jacket off for the fic I’ve just written. It’s a sci-fi fic - but the latest chapter has both neck worship and jacket taking off action in it 🥺🥺🥺 the artwork is so beautiful

Hi @acanthamd ! ohhh that's sounds great! Is it an SNS story?-then sure! Just in case, please check my pinned post ^^ thankyou! I really enjoy drawing Sasuke's hair that way ;-;

[tamelee]

it started as a drawing of Sasuke in a jacket but then... ♡

[tamelee]

Hi, since what year have you been drawing? I'm very curious about it.

Hi~ I started drawing since the 'inktober' challenge in 2020 ^^

[tamelee]

Tameeee your art is singlehandedly curing me but it also keeps me stuck to sns era forever 🫡💛

yaaaay, we'll never escape~🎉🧡

[tamelee]

I dont think u shuld draw

ok. what do you suggest then? I suck at baking, my plants are getting attacked by gnats, but I'm pretty decent at chess I'd say.

[tamelee]

The anon that came across quite rude made me curious, though!

I love your SNS so very much and can’t get enough of them! But, do you also draw other art, as in, non-fandom? Or for other fandoms? 😀🩷

Hehe, I... uh-yeah! Many!🧡 But I just never really shared them, or finished them tbh. I sketch characters from my other favorite anime. For some reason I'm going through a bnha brainrot phase (mainly bkdk), I also love ships in Haikyuu, tokyorev, jjk and some more, I just didn't think anyone'd be interested in seeing them bc I have been posting SNS (otp always) for so long-are you interested?! Should I post them?? Should I bother you with all my other ships? ><🫶

[tamelee]

Hi, I just wanted to say you draw so beautifully. The way you draw Sasuke especially, might be my favorite way I've ever seen him drawn

ooooh?? omg?! thankyouuu @luccacaca 🥹💕 I'm glad!! ;-;

[tamelee]

Do you draw anything else

yeah. I was thinking about drawing Naruto and Sasuke holding hands but I figured that'd be too gay

[tamelee]

Hi tamee! Can you explain maybe the tweet you reposted about problematic media? Because I dont think we should consume it at all. I wondered about your view if you don’t mind.

Hi! Do you mean this post?

Oh, I could talk about this all day. The post I retweeted after that highlights the decline in media literacy, right? I think that issue ties directly to the discussion around "problematic" media. What makes media "problematic" isn’t (always?) the subject itself but the messaging, context, and intent behind it.

Take "love," for example. It’s a subject, not a theme. A theme is the argument a writer makes, with the story's truth (not necessarily the author's truth) revealed at the story’s climax. (Imo, it happens more so before that, which allows the climax to unfold, but, okay, different topic.) To make a strong argument, you need counterarguments—different views and perspectives. Leave that out, as many "well-meaning" mass-market creators often do, and you’re not telling a story anymore—you’re preaching. 

Preaching never lands the way they hope, lol they're all tanking badly because they forget the core of storytelling, which is much more complex.

Provoking critical thinking is essential, now more than ever imo, but it has to be done thoughtfully, with meaning and care. Context is everything. Reducing a story to dismissal simply because of its subject matter misses the point entirely. It’s not about endorsing harmful ideas—it’s about fitting them into the narrative in a way that examines their role in the story and, by extension, the world.

Personally, I think stories are most powerful when they spark meaningful conversations—or, even better, when they create space for those conversations to unfold. Even if they make us uncomfortable, because that discomfort is where growth and understanding usually begin.

Regardless, you shouldn't consume things you don't want to consume of course.

[tamelee]

Hey 🩵 is there any icks you have in fanfics? Just curious!

Well... yeah. Let me write it for you: 

“Sasuke, what are we looking at?” Naruto squinted at the text, one eyebrow raised. He was entirely confident that Sasuke had all the answers tucked in that brooding brain of his.

“I’m not sure, Naruto,” Sasuke replied, barely glancing at it. He crossed his arms and sighed, adding, “Have you seen this before, Naruto?”

Naruto shook his head, almost offended. “No, Sasuke, I haven’t seen it before now. Why would I ever read something like this, Sasuke? Have you?” He jabbed a thumb toward the screen, his tone mocking

Sasuke rolls his eyes, exhaling sharply as he crosses his arms. “I don’t know, Naruto. But if I had, Naruto, I’d tell you, Naruto."

Naruto managed a stiff nod. “Well, thank you, Sasuke,” he replied, his voice strained. “I appreciate that, Sasuke.”

Any idea what it might be? ><

[tamelee]

I saw snsers saying the circle on naruto fits the fan of the uchiha symbol but sakura also has a circle then that means sakura also fits the uchiha and sasuke

damn... groundbreaking. I'd take this life-altering insight to twt if I were you. They are not ready.

[tamelee]

Hi Tamelee!

I was wondering if you could give me some tips/advice about color theory (in art/illustration specifically)?

Anyway, hope you’re doing alright! ( how’s life post uni if that’s not too intrusive?)

With luv <3

Hi @bruitdevague !!

No problem! ^^ I mean, with AI and all, things have changed a lot since my previous plans fell away. It's a bit stressful to say the least... But I don't want to stop drawing, and I really want to dive deep into storytelling (I also can't wait to share my SNS stories with all of you 💕) so, we'll see!

And yeah, sure!

Color theory is a massive subject though, is there anything in particular you want to know more about? For me personally, I think the best thing you can do is to simplify your learning process. I've ignored color theory for a long time because I found it complicated and overwhelming and always just thought I'd wing it. The main reason being that color is relative: it changes depending on the impact different interactions have with the subject: material, color temperature, transmissions, reflections, etc. And my brain can't really handle "well, it depends" when it comes to learning new things. But the result is obvious; I think some of you may be able to see at which point I finally started to learn it a bit on my own journey. ><

Of course, you’re completely free to use whichever colors you want and experiment to develop your own style regardless of theory, but understanding how colors interact is helpful, and in some cases, crucial. Some things are just more visually appealing together and more effective to suit the mood you're going for. (Look for complementary color theory, here's a helpful tool.)

I think, above anything else, the best thing you could do is start learning how to cell-shade until it becomes easier. (It's the art/shading you see in anime, webtoons, and comics.) This also helps you with forms and shapes.

Open a document, add a screenshot, and take your color picker to study the color wheel and take notes on saturation, hue changes, and light. 

I've done this many times until things just started to 'click' in a way. But take your time, it can take a while. For some this also might be overwhelming, in which case I recommend doing this while studying the theory together.

When it becomes easier and you want to take it a step further, then look at the famous ball that explains other lighting:

And honestly, also take your time with this.

Take any term, learn what it means and implement it one by one until it starts to make sense.

One thing I'd certainly learn first, or which one has been the most helpful for me is learning about color temperature. Since color is relative, shadows/highlights can become cooler or warmer (it's the shift in hues), which is a much more efficient way to look at it than determining whether something is just darker or not. When I started, I learned greyscale values at first, and although it helped me a lot regarding readability, it never taught me any of this, setting me back for a while. If you want to learn more about the theory itself, I'd recommend: "Color and Light" by James Gurney, and follow along while reading with a document to experiment. Or watch YouTube tutorials for free, but definitely scribble along while you do so! I think, even if you watch YouTube tutorials, it's important to have some kind of goal, or steps you want to take, otherwise you'll drown in all the information. So, this is what I'd recommend:

Cell shading (like in anime, webtoons or comics)

Learn about color temperature and experiment with casual scribbling.

Study the relevant terms which you see in the circle (sometimes they have slightly different names though. "occlusion shadow" can also be referred to as "ambient occlusion")

Implement them one by one into your art/illustrations if you want. Maybe just add highlights at first, then maybe consider focusing on the terminator if you're interested.

Practice a lot and whenever you find something you like, use the color picker to see what happens to the colors. You don't have to copy it, but you can copy the changes within your color wheel and see what happens!

Like I said, it's an incredibly large subject, but I hope this can at least give you some direction ^^💕