#Xochi

[vashito]

Xochi commission

#my art #xochi #oc #commissions

[madafanz]

Xochi fashion doodle🌺 bc i got distracted from my other distraction piece again

She’s so Flora from Winx coded

#the sunbearer trials #aiden thomas #sunbearer trials fanart #book fanart #tst #the sunbearer duology #celestial monsters #xochi

[cannontranscharacteroftheday]

Trans Character of the Day

Xochi from The Sunbearer Trials is a trans woman and uses she/her pronouns!

#xochi #the sunbearer trials #trans character #transgender #canon trans character #trans characters #trans character of the day #she/her #transfem character #trans woman

[teoandaurelioaregayashell]

MARINO, signing and speaking: Now what are the three stages of life?

XOCHI: birth

DEZI, signing: what the fuck is this

ATZI: death

#incorrect quotes #the sunbearer trials #The forgotten crew #One of the only things with just those four- #Atzi #Marino #Xochi #Dezi #Atzi is a gremlin and no one can tell me different

[nervoustoastthing]

Toast, stop making me want to start another book!! I already have like five books that i‘ve started reading. I can’t take anymore!!

anyways, please don’t stop posting about the sun bearer trials. hopefully that will keep my enthusiasm for that book high enough to actually read it once i‘ve finished the pile of half-read books on my nightstand.

I love the Sunbearer trials and I love even more that I make you wanna read it! It’s written by Aiden Thomas and takes place in a mythical world where gods and demigods walk freely among mortals. The main character is a 17 year old trans boy named Theo, the son of Quetzal. The second book will be coming out in September <33.

#the sunbearer trials #theo the Sunbearer trials #aiden thomas #theo #Aurelio #auristela #Niya #celestial monsters #Xio #dezi #Atzi #Xochi

[thesunbearer]

Can I request general hcs for ocelo?

Uh yes

I was thinking of doing a head cannons post for each character so give me everything you've got.

#the sunbearer trials #aiden thomas #head cannons #ocelo #teo #aurelio #niya #auristela #marino #xio #dezi #xochi #celestial monsters #atzi

[henridryftwood]

"Add more red," I said,

The sun on the umbrella,

Sexy silhouette.

#xochi moon #xochi #flower moon #beauty #umbrella #art model #figure art #art nude #haiku #nature #fine art photography

[theslimydude]

It is not safe to leave a window open near a bed at night because Big Cuddles will enter to your home and likes to sleep with Xochi.

#art #artwork #drawing #my art #my artwork #draw #cartoon #my drawing #fan art #fanart #sketch #monster #xochi #xochi jalapeno #cuddles #victor and valentino

[feeblebeeble]

as far as i know he cant actually do this but evil bitches deserve extra hands

#dnd oc #dnd character #dnd art #warforged #artists on tumblr #dnd5e #dnd #xochi #feeart #this was meant to be a red flags screenie redraw lmao but i got tired #feesocs

[browneyedchickey]

#sayulita #art #mexico #colorful #restaurant #xochi #neon lights

[seashellcheeks]

https://www.cecisariol.com/product-page/xochi-barrette

#XOCHI #made to order #3d sculpting #3D sculpted #me #personal #designer #hair accessories #3d cgi #3d printing #3d accessory #3d fashion #3d reality #original art #digipix #digital sculpture #digital aritst #subsurface scattering #materiality #iridescent #cloud iridescence #kawaii #orchid #flowers #unique design #uniquejewelry #3d artist #3d art #3d modelling #3d printed

[historyhermann]

Victor and Valentino Review

In U.S. popular culture, Greek and Roman myths have become prominent, whether spun into animations about Cleopatra or popular webcomics about the gods on Mount Olympus. However, there’s one show that tries to shift the focus toward Mesoamerican mythologies and stories, bringing it into the American mainstream: Victor and Valentino.

Reprinted from Pop Culture Maniacs, my History Hermann WordPress blog on Jan 3., and Wayback Machine. This was the first article I wrote for Pop Culture Maniacs. This post was originally published on November 26, 2020.

This animated series is the brainchild of Diego Molano, a former artist on The Powerpuff Girls, background designer on Ian Jones-Quartey’s OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes, and former background layout artist on other animated series. As an avid fan of Steven Universe and OK K.O.!, this show was an easy draw, with the 30-second opening proving an exciting way to begin each episode.

Victor and Valentino follows the wild adventures of two young half-brothers, Victor (voiced by Molano) and Valentino (voiced by Sean-Ryan Petersen), in the town of Monte Macabre, encountering bizarre phenomena along the way. They are occasionally helped by their grandmother, Chata (voiced by Laura Patalano), who has supernatural powers, and others within the town. This focus stays the same through the show’s two seasons, which aired on Cartoon Network this year and last year. Valentino, Victor, and Chata are part of the almost exclusively Latinx cast in this series.

Like OK K.O.! and Steven Universe, Victor and Valentino is made for children under age 13, with Molano calling it “digestible content for kids,” although it can be enjoyed by those of all ages. It is also socially relevant, celebrates individuality, and is a comedy-adventure, mixing motifs from Mexico and Japan, including indigenous culture in Latin America. Even in its tensest moments, whether in arguments between Victor and Valentino, or when one of them is endangered by a supernatural being, the humor and storyline are family-friendly.

Although Victor and Valentino is unique, it shares characteristics with other animations. Similar to how Jones-Quartey voices a protagonist, Radicles, in OK K.O.!, Molano voices Victor in this show. While some may see Victor as a self-insert of Molano, he serves as a distinctive character in his own right. As for Valentino, he is a bit like Steven Universe, who is also overweight, serving as a contrast to stereotypes of obesity which are widespread in popular media. Also, Valentino is calm, thoughtful, considerate, and a bit nerdy, the opposite of Victor, a rambunctious kid who hates rules.

Each of the show’s 117 episodes, most in Season 2, are geared toward children and families, especially those in the Latinx community. Ultimately, Victor and Valentino changes Mesoamerican myths from something for adults into a show which kids, and their parents, can appreciate equally, each in their own way.

One character has a surprising intensity beyond Victor, Valentino, and Chata. She is Xochi, a rebellious young woman, who is voiced by Cristina Vee. She is a physically fit teenager and the daughter of a local shop owner, often having run-ins with Victor and Valentino, while going to concerts and taking salsa dance classes. In two episodes, “Band for Life” and “Escaramuza,” she shows a clear interest in another girl, Amabel. Even though it has not been officially confirmed that she is a lesbian, it is heavily implied by her never showing romantic feelings for male characters and often blushing when she is around Amabel.

With Xochi as a character and the Latinx-majority cast, Victor and Valentino is part of a broader push by animations, especially those for all ages, to have LGBTQ characters, diverse storylines, and casts. The show shares both with Steven Universe, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. Victor and Valentino is not alone in focusing on Mesoamerica. For instance, the mature adult animation and Crunchyroll original, titled Onyx Equinox, created by Sofia Alexander, a Latina showrunner, is set in Aztec Mexico.

If the show is renewed for a third season, that hopefully means that Xochi’s story will be explored more. Although she has appeared in nine episodes, her character is seriously underutilized. This problem is not unique to Victor and Valentino but has been a problem in other Cartoon Network (CN) animations, like Steven Universe. The latter show is told from Steven’s perspective, resulting in supporting characters, such as Peridot, Lapis Lazuli, and Bismuth, being sidelined in pursuit of a broader story.

Victor and Valentino may end up encouraging CN to continue offering shows with significant diversity, whether broadcast on daytime programming or adding them to HBO Max. It is a fun and exciting show which can be liked by everyone, with each episode only 11 minutes long. Not every episode is as gripping as the last, but the show is a nice break from the monotony of daily life, and definitely worth watching every episode either over a series of weeks or binge it in a shorter period.

Victor and Valentino is available on Cartoon Network, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, and the CN app.

© 2020-2023 Burkely Hermann. All rights reserved.

#victor and valentino #mesoamerica #latino #latin america #cartoon network #diego molano #ok ko #lgbtq #lesbians #xochi #cristina vee #onyx equinox #sofia alexander #steven universe #crystal gems #hbo max

[burgeronus]

Xochi and the Aspect hoppin around ; she/they. doodle for my buddy’s bday!

#xochi #dnd #protect the depths

[lonelyfanboy48]

Manes Of Optimistic Pride Chapter 4 Permanently Outgoing

“Libby!” Molly called.

“Libby!” Marceline called, floating above the ranch.

“This isn’t the time to play hide and seek!” Ruby called.

“It’s been fifteen minutes, where in the tarnation is she?” Applejack retorted.

After coming back together, they thought Libby left the ranch on her own, but at the same time, Molly knew Libby wouldn’t do that. “Have we checked inside the barns?” Molly asked.

“It’s mostly off limits for visitors unless they have permission.” Amabel replied. “But since we checked everywhere else, she must’ve wandered off.”

“Let’s check them out then.” Ruby replied. As the group head their way to one of the barns of the ranch, they heard Liam’s voice, but also Libby’s. Once they slowly headed to the barn door, Molly and Andrea popped their heads and saw Libby having a private discussion with Liam.

“If you didn’t want to tag along for the fundraiser, you could’ve texted Molly last night.” Liam said.

“It’s just I don’t want Molly to fail on her goal, but the LGBT Cartoon Community isn’t meant for me, or even her.” Libby responded.

“Myself included, I doubt she’ll have anyone who’ll probably be close to her in that type of relationship.”

Upon hearing the confession, Molly had no words at all. But what confused her is what Liam just expressed. As for Andrea, she didn’t tag along the same way Libby did. Her curiosity is personal the more she experiences it with the LGBT Cartoon Community.

“Libby…” Molly exposing herself.

“Molly.” Libby took notice.

“You and your friends aren’t allowed to be here.” Liam recalled.

“We were looking for Libby.” Marceline replied. “And we still haven’t ridden the horses yet.”

“Sorry, after taking a hike, she wanted a private conversation in this barn.”

“I was stressed out, okay!?” Libby confessed.

“About the LGBT Cartoon Community and what it’s about?” Molly walked up to Libby. “Not to mention not for people like me?”

Libby stared at Molly’s eyes closely, without giving her a chance to leave. “What Amity told you wasn’t supposed to make you feel uncomfortable since you asked to know about relationships like that.” Ruby replied.

“Also, it was difficult to showcase it in our shows.” Luna added.

“If you didn’t want to come along, you should’ve told us when you had the chance.” Applejack added.

Libby signed, realizing that she double-crossed the LGBT Community, even if she wanted it to happen right away. Not to mention that her friend Molly is way ahead of her lead then she thought. “Do you even know that from where I live, there’s no LGBT group of some sort?”

The community looked at each other after Libby’s confession. “You never saw any bisexuals in you’re life?” Amabel replied.

“No. I’m never against it, but my parents are, mostly.”

“Then what would your parents feel if they found out about this?” Ruby added.

“Because they never knew anything of what any of you were feeling in your shows…until Amity told me last night…which is something I’ve been trying to avoid.” Libby walked past the group as she headed out the barn.

Molly didn’t forget that her best friend was always part of a jewish family. She also forgets how sensitive she can be when a question comes to her. “You were fearing that people will mistake us as a gay couple?” She walked out of the barn, to which Libby stood in place.

“Yes.” Libby refuses to turn her attention to Molly. “Do you ever picture yourself like that?”

The optimistic girl wanted Libby as a friend, but as her girlfriend was nowhere near her goals, especially for her Disney Channel show. The LGBT Community has dealt with people feeling uncomfortable when they come across their community. Libby being one of those people gave them less options knowing full well they want no business of it.

But Xochi, who just joined the group, walks up to Libby from behind. “If I picture you and your friend as girlfriends, she wouldn’t even help us right now.”

“And actually expect a different cartoon star to step in on the fundraiser? I would stay out of it inst-”

“Don’t say another word.” She leaned down while Libby turned to her. “Whatever you’re going through, you will never stop or change that. The only thing I have learned since meeting this community so far is that they’re relentless.”

“But in a good way.” Luna added while Amabel walked past her.

“Besides, I would only judge you if you tried to stop us. If I was in a group I disliked in the whole world, I would still keep it to myself.”

“Granted, if we were forced to, but that’s besides the point.” Xochi replied. “If there’s one thing the group expects you to do is contribute to the help.”

“But what am I supposed to do?” Libby wondered.

“You’ll figure it out when the time is right. Also in case you haven’t noticed, there are jewish people who are gay and part of the community.”

“It’s true.” Andrea crossed her arms. “From the way I see it, we might meet a jewish person who could be gay.”

“That would be interesting.” Marceline added.

“Yeah, granted you would not be attracted to that person, but you might witness that they exist at least.” Molly smiled.

Libby could only wish she could ride a horse just for fun, similar to riding a buffalo just like in the Disney cartoon. But at the same time, the community who’s taking part of this will contribute something extraordinary. And yet what they lack is expected, unexpectedly out of nowhere when the time is right.

Then, Luna’s phone rang, she picked it up and got a text from Luz. “Luz and the others are heading over here.” She answered. “Looks like we’re ready to ride the horses soon.”

“Okay, I’ll get the horses ready for you’all.” Liam heading to the horse pen.

“Right behind you.” Applejack volunteered.

The community headed back to the entrance to reunite with the rest of the group. “You'll be fine.” Xochi padding on Libby’s shoulder.

“It’s still day one.” Amabel walking past. “We have weeks to put this together.”

As Libby turned to the LGBT community, Molly walked up to her. “Are you still nervous?”

“Just a little bit.” Libby signed. “But I’m not responsible for this, so I’ve just been overreacting.”

“So what do you think you're gonna do to help this community?”

“Well, I was thinking about riding a horse, but that’s not helping at all.”

“When we’re done, I’ll ask Liam if we can ride a horse together, just for fun.” The two walked together, heading to the entrance of the ranch. “By the way, if you do have an idea that could work, I would definitely be on board with it.”

“I guess we'll see what happens.”

#fanfiction #The Ghost And Molly McGee #molly mcgee #libby stein torres #lgbtq community #lgbt #lgbt pride #luna loud #marceline #applejack #ruby steven universe #xochi #Cartoon Crossover #CrossOver #lgbtq #lgbt cartoons

[guiltriddenfreak]

i actually talked a bit to people i have emotional stakes with today and it went well! i think i just need to practice

also its hard to not want to rip myself into a million tiny un-pick-up-able pieces whenever i say any words at all

#xochi

[henridryftwood]

If your name is French,

Umbrella is Japanese,

That means..."Art Nouveau!"

#haiku #xochi #xochimoon #flower #flower moon #art #umbrella #smile #short hair #xochi moon #dancer