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Another way to notice if someone is stealing

Is the consistency and style in there art. Case in point

Using the art she stole from me you can still tell I drew them based on my style, even with her half assed recoloring.

So when Wicked, or xxmoonydropxx claims we have no proof of her stealing because we can't find the og artist, just remember to compare not only the style, but the quality

Because these all look super different to me.

#wickedgothickitten #hmmm #just saying #art theft

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Just to add on, the six months time clock for me to take down (but not delete, wicked isn't known to keep her word) starts the moment she deletes ALL the artwork she stole.

More possible stolen art

Because if this isn't stolen

(Posted on February the 5th)

From this

On the same day, then that's some improvement

Also if anyone knows the og artist up top I'd greatly appreciate it

#gothic-jackal-cutie #stolen art #wickedgothickitten #just saying

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More possible stolen art

Because if this isn't stolen

(Posted on February the 5th)

From this

On the same day, then that's some improvement

Also if anyone knows the og artist up top I'd greatly appreciate it

#gothic-jackal-cutie #stolen art #wickedgothickitten #just saying #hmmm

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Just Something I find funny.

So I've talked about names a lot on this blog. Mostly to articulate my points better. However to be clear it doesn't bug me if people use the same names (full names are a different story because then it's clear what there trying to do don't lie)

So I can't help but laugh when Wicked tries to annoy me by naming three oc's Belle at this point

(Couldn't be bothered to edit the picture funny huh)

Like glad you like the name, it's given me a good laugh.

The reason I was wrong when it came to Amelia (formerly Victoria) was because I knew it would bother Wicked.

#gothic-jackal-cutie #wickedgothickitten #hmmm #just saying #the irony

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Just a reminder and small Vent

But unless you have actual proof of Wicked interacting inappropriately with a child (I.E NSFW role playing with someone she knows is a minor (and yes I will need proof she knew there age before the roleplay) or reposting art she knew is from a minor and doesn't want to interact with NSFW blogs) please do not submit it to me or try to make such claims.

I don't know enough about the psychological aspects of kinks, to conclude that Wicked is a nonce (again as long as it's done between to consenting adults, IDGAF), especially if there listed on some obscure RP site and could be her way of coping. (Before anyone starts I don't trust Wicked to tell me what kind of weather were having, but I also won't pretend nor deny her past without evidence. Nor will I tolerate it). Again not a psychologist and I don't really trust the people of tumblr or twitter's judgement.

Nor do I give an actual shit what goes on between two consenting adults.

Same with reposting tiktoks or whatever. Because, and it's hurts me to do so, in defense of Wicked, she's never been known to check or care about the boundaries of other's when reposting. Meaning she probably had no idea they were even from minors, as I don't think she would have reposted them if she knew. Wicked isn't known for even bothering to check what boundaries an artist or creator has (hell she can't even read the 'Do not repost' writing in the artwork itself)

I take claims like that seriously and people bringing up what seems like basic twitter drama to cancel Wicked (which I don't want, just stop stealing).

Sorry for the random update and no screenshots (it's old B.S but I keep getting a certain Anon) but just wanted to be clear.

#gothic-jackal-cutie #wickedgothickitten #just saying #don't do this #it's annoying #kinks

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(source)

Unsplash -  photography, illustration, & art

Pixabay - same as unsplash

Pexels - stock photos and videos

Getty Images - photography & illustration

Veceezy - vectors and clipart

Gumroad - photoshop brushes (and more)

StockSnap.io - stock photos

Canva - needs login but has lots of templates

Library of Congress - historical posters and photos

NASA - you guessed it

Creative Commons - all kinds of stuff, homie

Even Adobe has some free images

There are so many ways to make moodboards, bookcovers, and icons without plagiarizing! As artists, authors, and other creatives, we need to be especially careful not to use someone else’s work and pass it off as our own. 

Please add on if you know any more resources for free images <3

#For reference #for future reference #For reference due to other drama

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Names again

I also just want to put this out there, if Wicked had never stolen Cobalts art or made an evil twin oc/stolen oc (lets call it what it is)

For reference)

but instead her og design was this

or this

And named the Jade Akako Lily/Jade Akai lily I would have raised an eyebrow (I mean come on) but other wise I wouldn't have given a shit. Same with Delphine Clark.

It's the association and easy way to copy and paste art/stories without having to change anything is the issue.

I honestly believe she only paired Jade with Amy to spite Cobalt (who had the audacity to call wicked out for stealing) and to claim all of the art (I'm not calling it fanart) of Jane x Amy.

Anyway that's all.

#gothic-jackal-cutie #wickedgothickitten #jade #names names names

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To add on again, if Terrian had sent threats (which again I don't think they did or ever would, I'm only using this as a hypothetical) Wicked not showing proof only gives Terrian or anyone else sending these threats a chance to delete evidence.

Like what Wicked does. (I.E "I accidently posted a recolored/stolen piece from Cobalt! I didn't even know who she was!!!")

Or "I made the nega cat as a joke!!!"

And no the excuse "I can't screenshot the evidence because my computer is brokenz!!! or some shit because

You've proven you can in the past.

To add on

While I don't believe TerrianJunkie ever sent or implied that Wicked should kill herself (as they can be blunt but they aren't Wicked). Only that they should leave the platform.

This doesn't change the fact that the burden of proof is on the accuser. You can't just say 'its on there profile's' and run off. Especially if it's as serious as death threats.

Not only is it a scummy thing to do but makes the accuser look bad. Boy who cried wolf anyone?

Wicked if you are making claims then you need to show proof. Your word isn't enough. It would be like me trying to claim you a nounce because of the NSFW roleplays you do ( before anyone even tries no NSFW roleplays of aged up characters isn't wrong or makes anyone a Nounce. I don't play with those sorts of accusations unless you have actual proof. I am only bringing it up as an example). With no proof.

Want people to believe you? Show some evidence.

#gothic-jackal-cutie #wickedgothickitten #just saying

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Some Clearification

So this has been in the back of my mind for a while and I feel the need to clarify something.

I do not think Wicked is stupid. I do however think she uses peoples assumptions that she is to her advantage. Whether that being based on her personality or that she has Autism is up in the air.

What I mean by this is she'll play on peoples empathy by saying things like

To explain the reason as to why you stole Lucky fanfiction and have said before that the reason she's stolen from Cobat and other's is that she can't design character's as well as us

Or when twisting the truth claimed to 'accidently' post a stolen/recolored art that you thought was a base

Even claiming you didn't know who Cobalt was

(Even though you watched amy-chan and Sonic93 video's on her and that was why you recolored her art.)

(Also when you reuploaded and recolored mine, Mari's and other's art was that an accident? Because I don't allow bases to be made from my art

Just curious, considering you'd either have to be an extreme dumbass to make the same mistake 5+ times or an entitled, spiteful bitch to reupload and hide your wrong doings)

Which lets be honest isn't something an adult or someone with a lot of intelligence would do.

And while I can understand the argument that someone has to be somewhat of an idiot to lie about facts that have been screenshot or to copy and paste other's apologizes or call outs, I never claimed Wicked to be an Einstein.

Just not dumb enough that she can't be accountable for her actions.

So when she gets all pissy and huffy that people think she's to dumb to use or understand big words, I can't help but laugh.

Because to me at least, you'd have to have the intelligence of a 3rd grader to at least know what pictures you recolored and what was used from a base.

Or that their consequences have actions.

To everyone else I hope you have a good new year

#gothic-jackal-cutie #wickedgothickitten #just saying

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An artist : Aw man! I saw my arts were reposted on Instagram. I’ve asked them to take my arts down but they ignored me.

Me : Say no more! Click this link, then click ‘fill out this form’. Fill the form and wait for about 1-2 days, the staffs will remove the image you were reporting from the reposter’s account :^)

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@thoughtstherapy

#wickedgothickitten #gothic-jackal-cutie #just saying

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To add on

While I don't believe TerrianJunkie ever sent or implied that Wicked should kill herself (as they can be blunt but they aren't Wicked). Only that they should leave the platform.

This doesn't change the fact that the burden of proof is on the accuser. You can't just say 'its on there profile's' and run off. Especially if it's as serious as death threats.

Not only is it a scummy thing to do but makes the accuser look bad. Boy who cried wolf anyone?

Wicked if you are making claims then you need to show proof. Your word isn't enough. It would be like me trying to claim you a nounce because of the NSFW roleplays you do ( before anyone even tries no NSFW roleplays of aged up characters isn't wrong or makes anyone a Nounce. I don't play with those sorts of accusations unless you have actual proof. I am only bringing it up as an example). With no proof.

Want people to believe you? Show some evidence.

#gothic-jackal-cutie #wickedgothickitten #just saying

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Wicked whining is so funny

Isn't it funny how Terrian saying Wicked would disappear off of DA is a death threat (though I'd like to see proof Wicked as your about as truthful as a two headed snake) but when you do the same it isn't?

Mkay.

I guess all those false suicide threats weren't giving you enough sympathy points. Now you have to drag other's down to your level because no one believes you about anything.

(Still waiting for any proof about those death threats btw)

Also Wicked, your smart enough to use big words but dumb enough to accidently post a gallery full of stolen work on here, Inkbunny and twitter?

Your smart enough to 'write your own apologies, but not enough to know selling a recolored design is scamming someone?

You understand and can create boundaries about people using your characters, but not smart enough to understand that if someone bans you from using their bases or art , you aren't suppose to use them.

Hmm

Because in all honesty someone with even half a brain would know not to pull that shit.

Especially one who was called out for stealing over ten years ago.

And to be fair I don't think your dumb, I think you don't care about how other's are affected by your actions.

Always the victim never the bully, right Wicked?

Anyway if you do leave please make sure it's permanent, (and to be clear I mean off DA or any art site not on your life. I may hate you Wicked, but I won't stoop to your level and wish death on anyone. Also remember I can screenshot things as proof in case you try to twist my words and lie like you did with anon on DA)

This bitch is tired of your entitled ass not moving on because your repeatedly get caught being a thief. Your newest attempt not even a week ago.

#gothic-jackal-cutie #wickedgothickitten #stolen art #hmmm

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People who act aggressive and negative as fuck and then when you’re like “hey can you stop” they’re like “I’m going through some stuff 🥺🥺🥺” like damn dude that’s crazy me too - for example right now I’m going through YOUR behavior.

#wickedgothickitten #gothic-jackal-cutie #just saying #wicked when she gets called out for stealing art and sending death threats #I'm going through some stuff! #Damn bitch us to

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Wicked's double standards are hilarious

Don't use my character's in any form, but I can use bases I've been Backlisted from on Twitter!!

I mean come on she writes this shit herself

the bases used and belong to Emberlovesstealing

#wickedgothickitten #stolen art #mari art

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So Wicked's back, made up some lies, and instead of addressing it pointed out a user named DianaFoxyVolturi thats a watcher of Gothic's was talking about her and said how she was going to draw her fanart but not anymore and laughed because she favorited a gift art that Wicked did for Tomboy, that Diana also watches.

Presumptuous to assume she even knew who the fuck you are Wicked and might have just say it in her friends faves and liked it. Honestly since it wasn't a recolor of Jane she probably didn't realize it was you who drew it.

Assume she'd want anything from you, a person that has been a thorn in the side of Gothic, her friend. (Hell they even have oc's paired together)

Even believe you had anything drawn for her in the first place and aren't trying to guilt trip Diana for talking about you.

But its on que for Wicked and I will be addressing her other posts soon I just wanted to point this out.

Here's Gothic status post: https://www.deviantart.com/that-gothic-kitty/status-update/I-hate-the-fact-that-997309608

#wickedgothickitten #Imma bitch! yeah we know

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how do you connect to your character? like how do get to know them so well? how do you pick out their likes, dislikes, habits and those itty bitty bits about them? I've been struggling to do that for sooo many of my ocs, and i'm also at a lost of how to design them. like i once had a clear idea of what kind of character they are, but i wanted to change them a bit, make them a little better, and i feel like I've lost that character and that character i'm working on doesn't exists, no matter how much i loved them and enjoyed writing an drawing them. this has happened with every single character i made and it just makes me think that i may not be cut out for drawing or writing characters. i look up to you so i thought of asking you for help

sry for the long rant idk wat im doing

HELLO HELLO THANK YOU FOR ASKING!! So basically I took this question and turned it into a 1.6k word essay on writing characters and how I like to do it, so, uh, hope you enjoy!! and hope it helps!

OK!! character writing. How do you do it? or, well, how do I do it. I’ve got a few methods that help me out the most and are the most fun for me to think about. Here’s my big secret, if it’s not fun I don’t do it. I’m not here to do homework I’m waaayyyy out of school. I’m a legal adult. I pay my taxes. I’m not gonna do something that doesn’t give my brain the good fun juice. Anyways. My methods are: symbols, archetypes, and character inspiration. I use all these to figure out the CORE of a character, their very beating heart, and most importantly, what haunts them. Everything about a character, in my opinion, comes from this core and their ghost. Their habits, their fears, their joys, their coping mechanisms. So long as you have a clear grasp on their heart, you won’t go astray. Let’s dive into it! The characters I’m going to be using to describe how I use these methods are Alice and others characters from my webcomic—namely Edith, Hatter, and Rougina—and Tomiko (you know her you love her, catgirl supreme).

Symbols! I love using symbols, they’re something that can describe a character through metaphor, even without going into detail about their whole backstory and habits. Tomiko’s symbols are lanterns (specifically light), cats, ghosts/yokai, shapeshifting, and gold. They all work to further her character as a rough around the edges monster cat with a heart of gold, who uses shapeshifting as a method (both literally and metaphorically) to mold herself into what others need her to be. Alice’s symbols are hearts, eyes, and flesh in general. Try picking one general symbol (the ocean, the forest, the city), and see how specific you can get from there. Or pick a god or goddess that resonates with your character and see what symbols are used for them. Rougina (the antagonist in my webcomic) is a war goddess fallen from grace, and is symbolized with land and volcanoes, so I’ve used volcanic plants to evoke her. Personally I also love going through the tarot for symbols, assigning a tarot card to characters (of the major arcana) is a fun exercise. Which leads us nicely into our next method:

Archetypes! The tarot deck’s Major Arcana is pretty much only archetypes. The Empress as the Mother. The Magician as the Wise Mentor. The Tower as The Worst Thing That Could Possibly Happen Oh Jesus Shit. These can help a lot with who your character is. I’m extremely storytelling oriented, so it helps me knowing What Role a character serves in the story they inhabit. Another thing I love in archetypes in the Zodiac. Yes, I am an astrology bitch. The whole reason I love talking about my methods is my Sag rising, I love giving my wisdoms. But astrology can be used for writing, and not just for excusing and not reflecting on shit behavior (can’t help being a gemini!). The zodiac is FILLED WITH ARCHETYPES!!! From elements to how they function! The four elements (you A:TLA bitches know this), and three modalities. If you’re interested please watch Eugene’s Rank King video, it’s very informative on the signs. Also many symbols! For example, Alice is a Taurus—May 4, Alice Liddell’s birthday—so she’s pretty stubborn while also loving creature comforts. Tomiko’s birthday is August 23, making her a Virgo, so she likes being precise in her work. More archetypes you can look for are DnD classes! I love using that to design costumes. One of Edith’s recent costumes is very wizard inspired, since that’s the class I see her having as she’s very studious and driven. Heck, all of Alice and the Nightmare is derived from the character archetypes of the Alice in Wonderland characters! Rougina is specifically the Red Queen, NOT the Queen of Hearts!! The confusion started with the 1951 Disney animated movie when the two characters were merged!! Lewis Carroll himself said the two were different! The Queen of Hearts is an “embodiment of ungovernable passion” and the Red Queen is “the concentrated essence of all governesses”!! GOD!!! Tim Burton meet me in the fucking pit you’ll pay for your alice crimes. anyways.

Archetypes help a lot in costumes too, figuring out what kind of fashion they’d like to wear. You can start broad and get more specific with it (like going from a wizard type character to a wizard character with steampunk themes). Fashion is just an extent of character. What are they comfy in? Are they confident in their body? What colors do they like? Bright high fashion or simple dark sweaters? Ryoko Kui is a master of character design I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend checking out her work.

Another method I like using, specifically for Alice and the Nightmare characters, is what I call the “three trait method”. When I was in middle school we did a production of Alice in Wonderland (I was the White Knight), and too many girls auditioned for Alice. So the director’s solution was to split the character into three parts, and assigning each part to an actor. Her temper, her intelligence, and her innocence, all used in different scenes. Now I use that to think about my own Alice character, except with “polite, temper, and curious”. Edith’s keywords are “nervous, tactical, and intelligent”. Hatter’s are “kind, enthusiastic, and intuitive”. Using keywords can help figure out how they’d react in a situation, what side of them would shine the brightest. Hatter’s want to help everyone is his kindness, but overstepping his bounds can be attributed to his enthusiasm. Edith can know what path to take in a pinch, but her nervousness can freeze her in place. Reading the source material helps a lot with Alice characters too, which brings us to our final point:

Character inspiration!! The art of taking things you like and shoving them into your own characters and stories. DISCLAIMER THO!!! If you take things without really EXAMINING what about them you like, WHY you like them, and how you’d like to evoke that same love in the things you make, the interpretations can come off as shallow. (for more on this subject, watch HBomberguy’s RWBY video essay, specifically the section on “anime homework”)

Tomiko’s biggest inspirations are Izutsumi from Dungeon Meshi, April Ludgate from Parks and Rec, Power and from Chainsawman, San from Princess Mononoke, and Mei from LMK. It’s a good cocktail of aloof, biting, vicious, weird, fierce, loving, and bright. Figuring out what I love about the characters and what I want to write in a character like that helps a lot in writing Tomiko. It’s also really fun in a sense for screenshot redraws and memes.

Music is also a HUUUUUUGE source of inspiration for me, I love making playlists. And even as playlists can change as characters grow and change, having a couple of core songs still helps me ground to that character’s center. For Tomiko it’s “Make Them Gold” by CHVRCHES, and “Nice Girl” by Ashnikko. Alice’s is “Headlock” by Imogen Heap and “Demons” by Hayley Kiyoko, Edith’s is “Warrior” by Kimbra, and Hatter’s is “Dementia” by Owl City.

Ok, we’ve gotten though symbols, archetypes, and made a couple of banger playlists. Next is something that can help write your character, the Big Lie. The thing that keeps them up at night. Their biggest fear, their ghost, what haunts them. What’s holding them back from their goals? What do they need to overcome? That can be as central to their theme as any symbolism. For Tomiko it’s the lie that her emotions don’t matter, only what she can do to be of service to her mother. Her arc is about overcoming her dismissing her own emotions and learning to not run away from the people who she truly cares for. Alice dismisses the literal ghost that is haunting her believing that that will let her have a normal life. Edith pushes down abilities that come naturally to her for fear that she’ll be exiled, not just from society, but the world. Rougina believes she must burden the world’s problems on her own shoulders with no one’s help. The outer character and the inner ghost can reflect, mirror, and inform each other.

Now, listen, sometimes characters are hard to get to know! Tomiko was lol. Quinn was for a looong time. And in times like this, I just, let them be. I listen to some music to get inspired, and let them tell me about themselves when they feel like it. And they will, it just take a little while. And a few dozen quick exploration drawings. But they come through. Also, try not to get bogged down with habits and little details of their character, keep their core in mind, what their heart is. Start broad and get specific. That way, if you feel like you’ve lost your way or the character feels different to you, recenter yourself at their heart and go from there. Or, if you find that their center no longer fits, don’t be afraid to change it! Characters are meant to be fun! First and foremost!! I make characters cause I like writing and storytelling, and drawing little comic for fun and me time. Sometimes characters stick around, sometimes they fall by the wayside. You really have to find what sparks joy, and chase your bliss!

So as long as you have your character’s essence in your hands, and you WANT to keep working on them and drawing them, there’s really no wrong way to go. This whole essay I’ve given is just a set of tools that works for ME, and I HIGHLY encourage you to find stuff that works for you! I really really hope that all this has made sense and isn’t just the ramblings of a madman. Good luck and happy charactering!!

#character writing #Reference #for future reference #For r a certain someone