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I much like the contrast of Jeremy on episode 1 and Jeremy on the season finale. He was a coward who would live his companion behind in fear and antagonizing her every step of the way. And while he's not suddenly fearless and sweet, now he refuses to throw Maddie under the bus to his company and quits his job, offers to distract the enemy so she can escape, and secretly considers her the one thing who kept him sane all along.

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some poster designs for The Terror

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Leo and Diane Dillon Jules Verne: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (2000) Source

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i love antique stores you go to check out & theyre like “where the hell did you get this”

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The Many Outfits of Lucy Westenra

I, of course, believe she has multiples of each of these (because I saw so many cute outfits and was aggrieved by the fact I had to choose one for each).

Walking Suit - This is a modified design of what I drew Lucy wearing in this fanart of her accepting Arthur's proposal (she probably would have been wearing a tea gown in the scene instead but shhh). This time, I studied several more examples of suits and gave her more of that swirly black cording to accent the green. This dress is what she'd be wearing on walks with Mina. Her hair is worn in a tight updo, secure enough that no hair would be blown out of place by the wind. She technically should be wearing a hat to further ensure her hair stays in place... but I didn't want to draw a hat after I had already rendered the hair. She would likely wear a straw hat to shield her from the summer sun.

Night Gown - This is what Lucy wears to bed, a place she is relegated to for much of the novel. Her hair is messy and a bit darker and duller in colour from being out of the sun. Similarly, her skin is a touch paler due to her illness.

Tea Gown - Another dress she would be wearing most often throughout the novel. This is a casual, less structured midday gown meant for wearing around the house and receiving visitors. The flowy look is inspired by Asian fashion, especially the Japanese kimono. Matching her less structured dress is a loose updo. This look would not be considered acceptable to wear outside, as it is intended to be worn without a corset.

Tennis Costume - One of the outfits Lucy wears out with Arthur, as she describes playing tennis with him as well as a few other sporty activities ("walks and drives, and rides, and rowing, and tennis, and fishing together"). Her skirt is shorter for better mobility and to keep from dragging on the ground. She wears a matching hat, and her hair is done up in a tight bun to keep from coming undone during physical activity. She wears leather gloves to guard her hands.

Cycling Costume - I simply could not resist putting Lucy in a cycling costume with bloomers. She never explicitly mentions cycling, but I imagine her and Arthur would make a handsome pair of cyclists. She wears a straw hat for shade and style, and her hair is in a tight bun for the same reason as in her tennis costume.

Evening Gown - This is a modified design of her look in this art (a piece I desperately need to redo). The magenta colour is inspired by the azaleas in my yard. Technically, her skirt should be longer in the back... but if I included that, Cyclist Lucy would be standing on her skirt. Her hair is pinned up in a bun, though her curls are allowed to spill down in a waterfall of gold... A very poetic way of saying I kinda fudged the rules because I wanted to show off her hair. I have seen updos like this, but I'm not sure about the historical accuracy. She wears her characteristic black velvet choker. While the choker is noted to be secured with a diamond buckle gifted to her by Arthur... I gave it a green gem to match her eyes and complement the dress colour. Now, green diamonds do exist... but it's just as likely that she could have swapped out the buckle, perhaps having multiple buckles to suit whatever look she has in mind.

If I were to design even more outfits for Lucy, which is extremely tempting, I would add a lawn gown, a boating costume, a bathing suit, a travelling suit, a debutante ball gown, a wedding gown, and probably a few variants of the outfits already shown (there are so many adorable cycling costumes but I eventually had to settle with what I'd already drawn).

Commission me on Ko-fi.

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which lenox spice village house are you living in? i'm tarragon

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inexplicably one of my favorite dynamics in the show. normal people conversations

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I’m screaming. I’m trying to gif the pool scene from “The Big Bang Job” and when Eliot rolls his eyes at Chapman I just realized he’s passing a no pushing sign. I’m laughing so hard because foreshadowing for poor Hardison.

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Oh my gosh I finished this ages ago and then completely forgot to post it! Anyway here's Rosemary!!

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Matilda (1996) dir. Danny DeVito

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had a real life "and everybody clapped" moment and im still reeling. spent the rest of the ride comparing butterfly pics with the old lady next to me trying to identify it

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Kit Boyd - Cast Adrift (2020)

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Inspired by this (apparently quite controversial) poll.

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Or, a crash course in checking your sources. Because we've all seen some absolutely bullshit stuff spread around the internet, and Tumblr definitely isn't immune to it.

It can be hard to sort out the fact from the rumor from the propaganda when a story is actively developing, especially one that is fast-moving and has a lot of voices coming in from all sides, but it is vitally important that you check your sources before spreading a claim.

It's easier to verify or disprove a claim about something that's purported to have happened in the past, so, admittedly, checking stuff that's purported to be happening now is a messy, confusing process. All the more reason to err on the side of caution.

I am not a journalist or professional researcher or historian or anything like that, so this is all coming from a layman who does their best to be informed. If I get anything wrong, or anyone more qualified has something they want to add, please let me know in the notes.

Why should I check my sources?

Because you should care whether you're spreading propaganda or not.

Because sometimes in the heat of the moment, when emotions are running high, it's easy to be misled.

Because every time you spread misinformation to help your own cause, even - or especially! - if that cause is righteous, it becomes a ding on your credibility, and the credibility of your cause.

Because when you don't, a journalist loses their wings. Probably. Fact-check me on that.

How do I know when to check my sources?

If you don't recognize the source, check it.

If you hear a claim and think, "Wow, that is so cartoonishly evil," or, "That's so absurd I'd think it was far fetched if it was in a movie," or, "It's weird no mainstream outlets are reporting on this," check it.

Now, a claim sounding too bizarre or evil to be real doesn't always mean it isn't--I mean, half of what I hear about George Santos sounds like an SNL sketch and it always ends up true. But check it.

If the claim sounds like something a Nazi would want you to believe, check it.

If a claim is only being spread by one or two small sources, check it.

How do I check my sources?

The following sites are great resources for fact-checking.

PolitiFact. Ranks claims on a truth-o-meter and provides context for what's true, mostly true, kinda true, and made-up.

Media Bias/Fact Check: Publishes lists of fact checks from other credible sources, and ranks media outlets on their bias and trustworthiness.

Climate Feedback: Verifies claims about science, especially climate change.

Lead Stories: Verifies claims as they develop, especially stuff spreading on social media.

Here is a list of sources Media Bias/Fact Check considers to be the least biased.

What are some red flags to search for? / What are some questions I should ask myself?

Does the claim only come from a handful of small sources?

Do all those sources only cite each other?

It bears repeating: does this claim sound especially sensational or over-the-top? I know it sounds basic, but when you're furious at somebody (be it a person or a government or a system), it can be easy to believe every horrible thing you hear about them. But just because someone is awful doesn't mean every rumor about them doing awful things is true, and you still have a responsibility to keep your criticism accurate.

Who provides funding to the source? Do they work off of grants, reader donations and subscriptions, government backing, private donors? Do they not disclose their funding at all?

Has the source been caught spreading false info before? How long ago was this? Did they issue a correction in a timely manner? Was the journalist who spread the false claim fired or otherwise reprimanded? Does it seem like it was a mistake, or was there an agenda at play? Has the source taken steps to reestablish credibility?

Who benefits from me believing this?

Okay, I did all my fact-checking, and I'm really not sure if this claim is true or not.

Then don't share it.

If more information comes out and it turns out to be true, then go ahead.

But if there's doubt, don't share it.

Okay, sure, but the claim sounds like it could be true, and-

"Could be true" and "is true" are not the same.

Fine, but the person or government it's talking about has already done so many awful things, even if this specific rumor isn't true-

DON'T. SHARE. IT.

I am going to come to your house and bite you.

Further information.

How to fact-check like a pro.

The Psychology of Fact-Checking.

What is fact-checking?

Misinformation (YouTube video)

And there we go! If anyone has anything to add, go ahead, but I will be monitoring the comments and will be blocking any nonsense.

There's enough misinformation spread by bad actors in our current media landscape. Please don't make their job any easier.

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Parker hovers behind Hardison as he paints a gorgeously vibrant and life-like portrait. She wordlessly attempts to figure out which famous and valuable work he's forging this time, but it refuses to come to her.

Finally, he's finished.

"I'm stumped," Parker says. "What piece is this?"

"What piece...?! This is an original Alec Hardison. Can't you tell?"

"Oh," she murmurs. "I guess... I don't really see the point?"

Hardison lets out a huff of disbelief.

"You don't recognize her?"

"Ummm..."

Parker scrutinizes the painting. The striking blonde does look familiar. So, so familiar. And yet...

"Woman, that's you."

It takes a second. And then Parker sees the point.

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We need to bring back the athletics body type post