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green-with-envy-phandom-event · 8 days

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The Final Scores are in!

(lines by @ovytia-art, @jamiethebeeart, @maebird-melody, @hannahmanderr, @dashing-through-ecto, @minnowmarsh, @dashing-through-ecto)

Congratulations Red Team for filling some very big shoes and taking home the gold!

We did it, Guys~! Green With Envy 2024 is now officially over! Thank you so much to everyone who participated!

@echo-does-art, @half-deadmagicperson, @goodfish-bowl, @ectoblastfromthepast, @furiarossa, @fuyuthefoxwriter, @brothebro, amazing work!

You managed to submit 219 colors in one month!

Pre-Bonus Points Scores

Red - 1832 Blue - 1409 Yellow - 1524 Brown - 703 Green - 109 Purple - 307 Pink - 304

Orange - 347 Black - 297 White - 191

Post-Bonus Points Scores

Red - 2507 Blue - 1920 Yellow - 2145 Brown - 830 Green - 154 Purple - 444 Pink - 434 Orange - 457 Black - 387 White - 256

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If anyone wants to color line art from the 2024 event, these lines are now open for anyone to color, just make sure to read the notes the line artists left you and credit them when you post a color! Last year's (2023's) stuff can also be found here.

MVP’s for Bonus Points Across All Teams Under the Cut!

The top 3 bonus point earners overall were:

@jamiethebeeart from yellow team with 230 points

@ecto-stone from blue team with 194 points

@half-deadmagicperson from red team with 164 points

Here's how well colorists scored with the Mods for slower, but more detailed colors! Each color of this type that we could spot earned that participant 5 additional points!

These people all did Palette Challenges, earning them 3 additional points per entry!

@lavendarlily x9, @craftybookworms x6, and @half-deadmagicperson x1

These people colored in bulk, with every 25 pieces netting them an additional 10 points!

@nanaarchy x2, @fuyuthefoxwriter x2, @half-deadmagicperson x2, @reading-wanderer x2, @jamiethebeeart x2, @balshumetsbaragouin x1, @echo-does-art x1, @furiarossa x1, @ecto-stone x1, @marzfartz x1, @moonfoxgazer x1, @audaciousanonj x1, and @sherry-a-h x1

These 11 people successfully poached points!

Yellow Team @reading-wanderer got x4, @moonfoxgazer got x2, and @marzfartz got x2 For a total of 8 Poaches and 160 points Red Team @half-deadmagicperson got x3, @goodfish-bowl got x1, @echo-does-art got x1, and @brothebro got x1 For a total of 6 Poaches and 120 points Blue Team @ecto-stone got x2, and @sherry-a-h got x1 For a total of 3 Poaches and 60 points Brown Team @audaciousanonj got x1 For 20 points Orange Team @craftybookworms got x1 For 20 points

These people had some extra creative colors, which each earned 5 additional points!

@lavendarlily for their animated lightning @craftybookworms for their creative use of the empty countertop @minnowmarsh for their 3D papercraft @raaorqtpbpdy for spending a very long time adding in sheen effects and using multiple types of coloring tools @raaorqtpbpdy for their elaborate mixed media background with the main art as a 3d floating element @echo-does-art drew and colored all the additional knives @brothebro for their creative punchline to the meme @ecto-stone for trying the hidden transparency trick for first time @ecto-stone for another transparency trick @ecto-stone for this lovely gif worm @moonfoxgazer for the outrageously cursed and elaborate OC Slackjaw born of Susi's lines @moonfoxgazer for their creative punchline to the meme @furiarossa for the above and beyond body and fur texture added to Susi's lines, paired with an amazing background @furiarossa for coloring the lines to look like a statue, and adding a ficlet inspired by the color @ventisettestars for this time intensive Hades coloring style @dreamwraith's VERY time-intensive traditional oil painting @marzfartz for their traditional watercolor with a really nice background @marzfartz for another lovely watercolor @ectoblastfromthepast for their super nice digital piece that took them 3 days of intense focus @summerssixecho for their scanned magazine digital collage @jamiethebeeart for this stunning digital piece that has such a lovely added background @jamiethebeeart for adding basically a whole story to the background of their color @jamiethebeeart for adding a background that just really fit the vibes of the line art perfectly @jamiethebeeart for their portal accident animation @pokerust for their papercraft @goodfish-bowl for their amazing paint pour background @sherry-a-h for their diamond painted furby

Thanks so much everyone for all your hard work to make this such a successful event and we hope to see you again next year~!

Looking for the 2024 Masterpost? Looking for links to last year's stuff? 2023 Free-To-Color Line Art 2023 Event Decal 2023 Masterpost

#danny phantom #greenwithenvy2024 #2024 color #final score #2024 winners #points

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delulluart · 5 months

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could you post some work in progress stages of you're drawings and paintings? i am trying to improve my art and i like you're style but i don't really know how to get there. and many tutorials are for digital art only or there very anime style so it dos not very help in what i want to draw :(

but only if it is not to much work of course!

have a good day :-)

thank you, anon!

starting is really tough, i get you, and yes, i finding the tutorial for a style that you want to work in is often a struggle, but often you can apply the general rules to any style!

the most important thing is to not stop drawing! just keep going, a little bit every day/every few days and you WILL see the improvement! its super frustrating when you dont get the results you want immediately, i know that - ive been doing this for so many years now and i still produce pics that i dont like, where im disappointed in myself. but you cant let this drag you down too much, because everytime you fuck something up you learn something, too! you know then that this thing doesnt work - in a way failures are actually way more helpful. (still sucks a lot...)

as for wips: i found a few photos i took of two recent paintings; i dont know if it will help you, though. generally i just do some outlines roughly, then clean them up and then just...fill it either with paints or pencil. i dont do the whole grid method or assisting lines thing or something like that. before i start the proper drawing i often make a small quick sketch to know where everything has to go (see: first pic; youll notice its mirrored - i decided to change the entire orientation last second; i kinda wish i kept it, but its too late now) and then i just...idk? put it on the paper in a way that would make every art teacher cringe in pain (i know that, because it happened multiple times).

as for water colours its the basic rules: start with the bright parts and then go darker; make sure to use good paper, let the stuff dry before going for a new layer etc. add fine details/highlights at the end,

(hello no-hair-papa-anons, have some food here)

if you have any specific questions dont hesitate to ask, ill try to help! if you can afford it i recommend going to a proper class of an artist in your area, that can be lots of fun and really helpful. in 1st grade i was for a few weeks in a free weekly thing of a local artist and she introduced me to oil paints and taught me to just let GO sometimes of the perfectionism and the control of paints (yes, even tiny 5-6 year old me was already a control freak). the things she taught me are still with me.

#ask #it talks #Copia #ghost #wip #long post #tutorial #pls tumblr why are you hiding this post from dashboard now again i swear to the gods

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shuploc · 1 year

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hello there, I really love all of your fanarts! may I ask you a question? what inspired you to become a fan artist? how long did it took you to find which art styles you like to draw more?

In my case, I wasn't really an artist who then became a fan of something, but rather a fan that ended up becoming an artist... The whole reason I started drawing in the first place was to be able to give back to -and show support to all the things that made me happy, like movies/tv shows and content creators/celebrities and what not. I was a HUGE fan of How to Train Your Dragon when it came out and I spend all my birthday and christmas money buying the art book. Getting to see the whole process behind it made me realize the movie and the universe was all created from the ground up and that actually perhaps I could even chime in and add to it myself...

In terms of art style, I have always loved the aesthetic of oil paintings, but my living conditions have never allowed me to do any actual traditional painting myself, so instead I try and make my digital work look as much like oil paintings as possible to make up for it. So, I've always loved oil paintings, but I only started drawing that way maybe 2 years ago, out of the 13+ years I've been drawing now. Before then, I was honestly just more concerned with getting the proportions and anatomy right lmao.

Whenever I watch anime or look at super expressive cartoony artwork, I do kinda sigh a little and wonder if focusing on realism was the way to go. But then, more times than not, I'll look at a real person or just things around me and want to recreate it so bad, which I probably wouldn't have been able to do had I focused on stylized art rather than realism. So finding and deciding on an art style came naturally, I suppose 😊

#creating art should always be about want and legitimately not for any other reasons #imo at least #drawing for the likes or because you thought it would make you look cool is just... not viable to say the least #you gotta do it because you just can't stop #and I can't stop drawing realistic things lmao #anyways... thank you so much for the ask!#I hope this answered everything!#long reply again lmao' you know how it be

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goron-king-darunia · 2 years

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Eggtober 12 Avocado Toast (Featuring Tomato and, of course, Fried Egg.) Clip Studio Paint, Gouache Brush, Dry Gouache Brush, Airbrush (for the barely visible bread texture) and Freckle Pen (for the pepper.) 20 colors, 1 hour 30 minutes. Took a little longer on this one because I spent an inordinate amount of time lovingly rendering the tomato that I knew no one was going to get to see in the final product. (Don’t worry, I saved it to another layer since @quezify said last time that he appreciated the peek behind the curtain.) This was another request by a friend. I must say, I wake up every day excited to choose an egg from the many options I have available and just... have fun putting it down on (digital) paper. I’ve got some yammering about that, but since I’m already going to post a “behind the scenes” under the cut, I’ll shove the musings down there too. As always, big thanks to the Egg Master Supreme, @quezify for organizing this. It’s wonderful to see so many people getting into art again or branching out and drawing eggs for the first time, all because one zany dude said to Tumblr “You know what? Let’s paint eggs for a month.” And enough of us said “Hell yeah” that I get to see so many different styles and mediums. Loving every moment of it!

(Art first, because LOOK AT THOSE TOMATOES! I love how they came out, I want to shove them in my mouth! AAAH!) Now for the rambling musings. I’m starting to get really comfortable with the gouache brush, a tool which I previously never used, and I’m also getting more comfortable with art in general. My usual process from childhood, when I did much more art, was to slap down pencil work on real life sheets of paper, line it in pen or photograph/scan it and upload it to my computer to line with the pen tool, and then just do everything with pen for bright, solid colors. Most of my other techniques were one off flukes, like the fire I did in my icon’s background. And my newer process, as an adult who just started learning Clip Studio Paint, was fairly similar. (I just started with CSP recently because it came free with my newest tablet and my old standard, Photoshop Elements [I dunno the version, 7 maybe?], was too old and would resize on my new rig so all the buttons were SO GODDAMN SMALL it was a pain to use.) The only difference is that, as an adult who’s home more often than not, I skipped the paper. Sketch, linework with the pen tool, then color under the line art with pen. Or, for a certain other project, I color under the line art with the watercolor brush. I’ve always wanted to try gouache because I’ve seen it worked with IRL and it’s got such pretty results! Opaque like acrylics and oils but flows like watercolor. I suppose it never occurred to me to look for it in the toolset. The last time I even used brushes meant to represent real media before CSP was when Corel Painter was a thing and I had it with my very first drawing tablet. And even then I didn’t use it often. I mostly used the watercolors because that was my favored medium IRL. But I quickly started to prefer Photoshop Elements which also came with my first tablet. And slowly I stopped using anything resembling traditional mediums. But I figured, hey, Eggtober is already a time for me to learn some new tricks and get some practice in, watercolor will look too translucent and it has a paper texture to it that I’m not sure I want. Let’s see if this thing has Gouache. And it did. And now it’s my favorite brush. The way it blends naturally, the ease of pressure controls so the opacity is easy to alter stroke by stroke. It feels like laying down real paints. Once I got used to how it behaved it just... clicked. So yeah, now that I know how to work with it and now that I had the brain explosion necessary to figure out my new process of laying down the darkest colors first and working my way up, it was all too easy to go “Oh. I like laying down these colors. And instead of trying to predict where I’m going to put the avocado, I’m just going to draw the full tomatoes for fun and practice and then figure out the avocado slice placement.” And then I spent roughly 45 minutes just... adding detail to tomatoes. Because it was a genuine joy and I was smiling the whole time and I could just look at those juicy tomatoes forever. So yeah, I know I say it every time, but I for real owe quezify everything for giving me a reason to pick up a new tool and learn and just have fun with it. Kicking my depression’s ass, my ADHD’s ass, my artblock’s ass, and my (lack of) motivation’s ass, all with the power of “Egg fun, draw egg.”

#Eggtober 2022 #Eggtober 12 #Fried Egg #Avocado Toast #Tomatoes #my art #I'm just having so much fun with art #For these last 12 days I've fallen into a world where depression doesn't exist and COVID isn't floating around outside #For the last 12 days I've lived in a magical world that's just egg #no bad things #no sadness #just egg #I love Eggtober

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tagapagsalaysay · 2 years

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Whered you learn to paint? I dig your style sm. Also how many layers do you use when you draw digitally?

I'm self-taught but a huge chunk of my foundation comes from van Gogh studies. Eventually I evolved over that + DE's art and formed my own style.

I started with using a lot of short (!) prominent strokes over details.

My first few attempts back in 2019 were bright colors on dark. Many focused on highlights but not values in depth yet.

DE came around this time too, so I got to study the style of the game to use even larger strokes to optimize for time. Many of these are great combinations of colors but still lacking in acknowledging value (except for some pieces)

These are the pieces that have GREAT colors but poor values

I consider these pretty good in terms of value. My style is getting closer to what it is today on the right one.

When I got into studying value, I started to experiment with smaller strokes again, so you'd have pieces combined with large patches of shading and small details when necessary.

Ehh... y'know what I mean. Late 2020 and early 2021 had me using the oil brush A LOT and i used it to my advantage. Then came mid 2021 and I switched over to another brush that had less blending than the default CSP oil brush. This gave me slightly more workload when I render, but also more freedom in determining values and mixing colors by myself. The piece I started with this style is this one, where you could see the large strokes again, matched with small detail strokes when necessary. This is also the point where my art started having that textured but soft dreamy feel that people point out a lot. Shapes are a lot more solid, but also more fleeting in the background.

Now from here, I don't really know where to go, because my evolution from 2021 to now is mostly in anatomy rather than the method of rendering. But you can see that I started using a flat new brush but... I feel like the style is not there yet. So we'll see. I also use underpainting way more now.

I try to use only 3 layers at once but some big pieces really need to separate components for the time being so my maximum tends to be 20. Anything past that and I start deleting.

#asks #post #art #undescribed #SORRY TANGENT #tldr for first question I just evolve amd optimize myself

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wannastayugly · 2 years

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hi! i have a question/advice request about making fanart, i’ve been following you for quite some time, and i REALLY love your digital art, from the style to the way you work your colors, really everything about it is so wonderful and amazing.

I’ve been doing fanart for 3 years now, and i have a somewhat similar style to yours, the thing is, i spend a lot of time finishing a small part of the painting, like, A LOT of time, to the point where it becomes boring and discouraging and i end up abandoning the piece altogether.

My question is, is this normal? i know the more practice you get the better you become, but sometimes it feels like i’m stuck just painting a nose for a week, and i feel like i can’t get the result that i want unless i spend an astronomical amount of time on it. i’m asking you specifically because you were my main inspiration to start and make my own fanart, whenever i see one of your fanart pieces i get inspired to start a painting, and then it takes a long time and i stop, and the cycle repeats. So i would really appreciate any advice or tips <3

Firstly I thank you very, very much for your appreciation for my art. I've said this already, but hearing I'm inspiring someone else to be creative is one of the best things I can get as an artist! So thank you, this is super lovely and it's an honor to read messages like yours!

Before I talk more, I'd like to remind you there's no "normal" when it comes to art. Some will take hours to paint something, others days, or weeks. That depends a lot on your style, your skills, if you know or don't know what exactly you want for that painting, and even on the quality of the references you're using sometimes. We'd need to see what exactly you're struggling with, it's hard to give an advice when I don't know you nor your work. So everything I'll say here will come from my personal experience with my own style, and what I learned when I felt something like you're describing to me, ok? I hope it helps! And you can come back and ask me to talk more about about specific themes if you'd like!

1. You can make little studies before starting the actual painting! Thumbnail studies. Sometimes we spend a lot of time fixing mistakes we made in the beginning; sometimes the direction of the light isn't great, sometimes the angle you chose isn't the best. You can prevent that by studying that composition as a first step.

2. You need image references. You don't need to follow them exactly as they are, but you should have references to remind you what the volumes of a face look like depending on where your light source is, or how skin texture and colors look like under sunlight. Using referentes is extremely important when working with realism, because most of the sensation of realism comes from the way you build volumes/light and shadows and not from the details nor the blending.

3. You need to find out what painting process fits you. My process right now is totally based on classical oil painting techniques: getting the proportions right when I'm sketching, getting the general volumes right with light and shadows, with a neutral color, and only then adding more colors and working on textures and smaller volumes and details. A step-by-step process can help you to focus on what you want from each one of those steps, one by one, and correct mistakes earlier.

4. Don't try finishing one part before going to another! Always zoom out at the beginning and work on your painting as a whole, and when detailing try going from one part to another. That'll prevent you to get bored early and it helps giving your painting a more homogenic feeling.

5. Painting in a style that demands you to blend everything and add skin texture, body hair, fabric texture... That can be exhausting. Remember you should take breaks from painting, but also from that painting specifically. You can have more than one WIP at the same time and switch between then. That helps a lot, because you'll be solving different problems on each painting and you'll always come back with fresh eyes and new ideais to incorporate into your works.

6. Remember there are many different art styles we can call "realistic", and also that we can work in many of different ways to build that visual sensation. There's no need to blend everything! A good tip is finding a nice brush that leaves a beautiful texture behind, something you won't feel the need to erase later. You can also work with larger canvas sizes and save your work in smaller scales, in a way those brush textures won't really show up that much.

7. You can play with different art styles! I do that a lot and it helps me to keep interest in the styles I work with the most. It's nice to think differently sometimes; to find a different kind of challenge. It's refreshing! There are also moments it's important for us to ask ourselves what exactly we love about and want from what we're creating. If you feel you're questioning everything too much, or that you just can't get satisfaction from your process anymore, allow yourself to venture finding new references, experimenting with completely new styles and techniques. Finding out what you want with your art is almost a journey of self-discovery. I myself am questioning the importance of over detailing and blending right now, something I held onto for years, and I'm definitely making a style transition. If that's your case, it's completely normal and healthy! Embrace it, allow yourself to do what you really feel like doing, or to just go crazy and make the most random art ever until you find yourself in your art again.

8. You're doing great. ❤

#art

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medecineformelancholy · 10 months

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Digital drawing freaks me out so much because there's just too many options - how do you wonderful people do it? I know everything takes time to learn but it feels so discouraging to spend hours trying different styles and seeing no immediate result (which is completely natural but my stupid brain won't get it), and I tend to overthink every little choice to no end. When I first started painting 7 years ago, I picked oils and painted one picture a week, and it was so comforting when I slowly taught myself everything - and there's still a lot to learn! - but it feels so incredibly safe to know what you're doing. And when I bought an ipad it just felt too new and overwhelming, so I picked one style and stuck to it eversince, and now I don't think I even like it and I have no time or courage to learn anything new. It's just so frustrating. Anyways I think I'll get back to oils once I have an opportunity (which won't be in another month at best), and I feel like I forgot everything already ugh

#venting time #art #journal

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personalanonymousrants · 11 months

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I'm in a weird place in life, story time.

Every hour in my day is spent staring at a screen while sitting in my couch. Studies? Online. (Currently in vacation so yeah, not even studying) Friendships? Online, and currently very few (2 to be exact). Therapy? Online, once a week. Mental stimulus? Reading random posts on all sort of subjects online. Do I leave my house for anything, ever? Very, very rarely. Irl friends/companies? My ex, only him (he's not a monster, I assure you). We see each other every weekend and occasionally after he leaves work on a weekday when I *need* to get out of the house even if it is for just one hour to grab a coffee and watch the street.

I feel like I'm floating in the void of outerspace, completely lost.

Recently, I've been bombarded by my own thoughts of projects I abandoned. If you're reading this, brace yourself, this gonna be long. From 8 years of age I took great interest on reading, writing, acquiring knowledge (not always useful), learning languages (here am I fluent in English now). 12 years of age, I absolutely loved writing on notebooks (I'd always carry 3 of them EVERYWHERE in my backpack, each for a different topic). I would also spend hours on end drawing anime/mangá style art. 14 years of age, I got my very first tablet and began trying digital art and painting, while maintaining all the rest. I carried on all of those interests and hobbies until my 15 years of age.

In between 12 and 15, my privacy was breached many times and I got bullied for my art, for my texts, for my attempts creative expression as a whole. I was not one to express verbally already (actual autism, selective mutism), because talking felt unsafe and bullying made that worse. Overtime, artistic and creative expression felt less and less safe.

Until by 15 years of age I got into an abusive relationship and dropped everything. I lost my voice, and what was left of my ability to express myself along with my dignity and self-respect. I just gave up for good on trying to express myself in any way.

Got out of that relationship at 17. Entered another one with an alcoholic, made some attempts at trying to start writing again, on private, password protected journals on a website I won't disclose. Again I was forced to let someone read my stuff and had verbal stones thrown at me. By 19 I left that relationship, and entered another one. Healthier one, but not perfect, still with some toxic traits because nobody is perfect he is unable to understand some things about me and is unaware of others, all he knows is I'm traumatized (got PTSD from the 2 previous relationships), mentally fucked and hard to deal with. [He also has untreated ADHD (which doesn't favor him being able to listen to my long explanations of what's actually going on with me), and a very critical personality (though he means to be constructive, he lacks sense. Both of us think he might be autistic as well as he does identify with it, but he can't focus on learning more about it as he can't for any other psychology or neurodevelopment/neuroscience topic, at least he tried).]

I again tried to recover my interests and means of creative expression through art and stuff, but as a critical designer he'd give his unsolicited opinion and again unknowingly take away my freedom of expression by accident when he was only trying to help, he was unaware on how his comments hit me in a very different way and I was unable to communicate that to him, explain, or make him aware. That relationship ended by unrelated reasons when I was 22, in May. Just over a year ago. It was very hard to deal with the breakup and he remains as my only in-real-life friendship/social interaction other than my mom and occasionally grandparents.

I am currently 23 years old, I want to try to recover/reclaim my life, my voice, my creative power, creative expression, writing, drawing on paper, doing digital art. I started by beginning in oil painting, my paintings are unfinished and have been sitting in my shelves for months now with no new alterations. I feel like writing and I know not what to write about because there is this huge block which is something in between a creative block and a sense of danger/unsafe in my chest.

I feel like drawing on paper but I don't even try all the progress I worked so hard on making in my skills between 12 and 15 was totally lost. I don't know what to draw anymore (nothing comes to mind) and when I try it feels like everything is too ugly. Digital art is even worst. It's worth mentioning I lost any precision I had with a pen or pencil (I also shake a lot due to Anxiety and PTSD). So I decided to focus on other areas of life, started college online in a unrelated subject, while pursuing this technical degree online I'm also trying entrance exams for another university in a totally different bachelor (psychology) to do both at the same time.

I made projects that would suit well this focus on other areas:

Finishing oil paintings.

Reading Tarot/Sibilla/Lenormand professionally.

Teaching English conversation.

I have not taken a single step forward in any of those. It's like I'm petrified into staring at the computer and doing the same things over and over again:

Studying

Talking to online friends

Browsing random knowledge

Reading random books

I have lost my capability to organize my life/tasks and move things forward, completely. The only thing I'm moving forward is college which is now on break.

The wish to express myself creatively is calling me constantly, yet the block still stops me. The biggest advance I made towards that is rambling about my personal life in this anonymous page which I'm constantly paranoid about being linked to my identity or figured out by anyone in real life (specially my ex who's my only friend, or the closest I got to one. He has my back in a lot of stuff) for no special reason other than the feeling of unsafe exposure.

I will keep on trying to improve my organization. I will keep on trying to regain my power of self-expression, be it artistic, textual, visual, and even someday verbal! I know this will be a long battle, and any support is welcome since I have no means to express to anyone irl (other than my therapist) that I need that support. I must not give up even if any drawbacks shove me straight back in my isolated cave. I hope someday I'll be able to produce quality art again, in texts or images, and post it here, and eventually somewhere not anonymous. If I get there, I will be proud. I just don't know how to start or what to even try first, but somehow I will figure, wing it! Any advice is welcome. If you read this far, thank you very much for giving so much attention to this fragment of the story of my life, that truly is much appreciated.

Thank you, Tumblr. This is indeed an amazing website.

#personal #long post #storytime #I shall not give up #never give up #hope #this got long #way too long #way too personal #doing my best #stubborn optimism #tw ptsd #trauma recovery #self expression #creative expression #creative writing #writing community #anxiety #selective mutism

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aku-jumbi · 1 year

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just want to say you’re art is incredible!!! You’re so underrated on tumblr but I’m really glad you get more appreciation on ig! Do you have any advice for someone who wants to achieve a more “painterly look” like your art? All your works are so phenomenal I’m just really unsure of where to start or if I’ll ever be near that level! -💘

Thank you for the praise. It always feels a bit weird since I don't think I am doing something very special (in fact I am very lazy).

Ah well, and it's quite ok for me to not get so much attention (on IG actually my followers drop with each new pic I post, so I guess it's rather naturally declining currently, getting to the same "non-fame-state" like here haha ^^)

I was asked in the past about the painterly style and my answer is: Try to look closely at real oil paintings/also digital paintings which don't consist of outlines (there are more than estimated actually), look very closely at what kind of colours you see actually. When you are very curious, save a certain pic and check out with your colour picker what's the colour. With a certain background and smart usage of same colour range even super greyish tones look like pink or red. One get's easily "fooled" (also me) by that.

You will also need a digital brush which blends two colours into a third (for example: you have a red base, paint it over slightly with a blueish tone and get a violet-grey which is useful for indicating shadow).

Thats the colour part... another is the sculpting part, getting a certain shape (in my case a certain glance, and I am not always lucky to make the best). There is a lot of trying out, is the mouth to big, the eyes too wide apart and so on and on... it's not easy to paint it correclty at the first shot. Your eyes might get used at some point what looks OK or natural. Also try to use other artists pictures as a loose reference of what looks fine, how you can sculpt an eye or a nose and at some point you will be able to paint it the way you want it to be... but it can be a hard and long process to finally achieve something that doesn't look off.

Before I continue to write a novel: I do have a yt channel, also some tutorials available there, just when you are very curious. They might not be the best but I try to explain very practically and easily how to paint the way I do, there are also some real time painting tutorials, so you are able to see how the process works irl (two words: boringly slowly xD but it can encourage you, you wil learn I don't just snip with my finger and a painting is done but it takes time, thinking and trying out and it's ok when you need time ^^ haha)

or just type in yt: "Aku_jumbi tutorial" (because I have more useless speedpaints than tutotrials lol)

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shywhitemoose · 2 years

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...can I send an ask for the writer AND artist game at the same time? If not, dealer’s choice as to which one you answer! (Also am I the only one whose brain always gets a little scrambled looking at all these emojis and numbers? 🤣)

🤡 and 🦅

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Haha sure Soph! And no, you’re not the only one whose brain get scrambled by the emojis and numbers in these games [writer asks and artist asks]. I’ve had to double check about 27 times to make sure I’m answering the right questions for you!

🤡 What's a line, scene, or exchange you've written that made you laugh?

Oh man my main characters make me laugh at almost every exchange (well, when they’re not making me cry). I doubt anyone else thought it was as funny as I did, but I *still* laugh every time I think of Obi-Wan’s ill-mannered genitalia thoughts from Chapter 15 of A&E:

He was headed for the floor, but he declined to reach out for assistance because, really, breaking his legs one more time seemed wholly preferable to facing the man he’d just prodded with his ill-mannered genitalia. Gods. Maybe if he were lucky, his head would collide with a bedrail and he’d be knocked unconscious.

I’m also a big fan of their cartoonish, post-handjob scrambling when Mace shows up unannounced at their door.

Anakin grabbed a hand towel as the water shut off and gestured with an emphatic jerk of his head toward Obi-Wan’s room, practically shouting through their bond: GO!

Obi-Wan didn’t need to be told twice. Even with his business properly tucked away and a jar of bacta at the ready to justify his lacking attire, disappearing into his bedroom for the time being did seem to be his most sensible course of action. (Come to think of it, he might elect to live out the rest of his years there because Force help him he’d just ejaculated into his former padawan’s hand and quite frankly he would very much like to do it again and surely self-imposed solitary confinement would be preferable to looking another Jedi Councilor in the eye at any point in the near or distant future while such a secret flounced about inside his head now wouldn’t it?) He could still feel the flush on his cheeks and the cool tickle of perspiration evaporating from his skin, and he suspected he looked about as put together as a drenched loth-cat.

🦅 Do you outline fics or fly by the seat of your pants?

For most things I have an outline. Like A&E was too complicated and plotty to not have one (i’m not smart enough to keep that all in my head!). But I’m trying something a little different with a more recent wip that has no outline, just going to write each chapter as kind of a stand-alone episode in an au i estabish in the first chapter. We’ll see how it goes? Might be fun to have a little more freedom to play as I go :)

5. Estimate of how much of your art you post online vs. the art you keep for yourself

Oh gosh, I’d say at least 90% of my digital stuff is anakin/obi-wan/obikin and is intended to ultimately be posted! I’m a traditional artist at heart so all of my physical art is unrelated to fandom and not shared online. That said, being a mom with a full-time job makes that type of art almost not worth it at the moment because when you only have 10-20 minutes at a time to do art, set-up and cleanup make oil painting pretty impractical lol. Digital has really been able to fill that void for me these last couple years!

21. Art styles nothing like your own but you like anyways

oh gosh, SO MANY! I’m a huge fan of cartoony styles, but I’m terrible at it. And I LOVE more painterly styles of art (02png’s work, for example), but I’m just kind of incapable of it - I try but it just looks like a lazy mess when I do it - I can’t seem to get a good likeness of what i’m going for unless I render more details, haha.

Thank you so much for the ask! 🤎🤎🤎

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drew-mga2022mi6011 · 3 months

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Research | Past Winners of the Silent Book Contest

via Immagina - Anastasia Suvorova

I wanted to gain some insight into other successful stories told in the silent medium, and the first place to start was quite obvious; past winners of the Silent Book Contest. Here I will be going over the ones that catch my eye and inspire me and try to draw out trends from each (in terms of art style, story, etc) to better flesh out my own project.

Bounce Bounce (2014) - Brian Fitzgerald

This comedic story follows a curious creature on an adventure from the bottom of the ocean to the depths of outer space. Notably, it is the earliest winning entry listed on the Silent Book Contest website. The book is geared towards children, and the narrative could be used to contrast other, more didactic titles, or to lead the creation of a parallel cultural text made by children in the classroom, through the visual tricks expressed in this wonderful adventure.

In order to gain a better understanding about the work, I did some research on the author as well. Brian comes from a large Irish family of 2 brothers and 4 sisters, 2 dogs, 5 cats, 12 chickens and a sheep. From a very early age, he loved nothing more than to draw things. Not everyone agreed with his passion for art and apparently his parents would hide his pens and crayons for days before he would rediscover them. When it was time to grow up and leave school he got a job beating dents out of cars and spray painting them and enjoyed that for a while until one day he saw someone do exactly what he wanted to do. While sitting in a café he saw an artist splashing paints on the wall and making a beautiful mess. So he went to the National College of Art and Design in Dublin and began his education in art. Fitzgerald would go on to become an illustrator children's books. His work can be found published or listed on his website here;

Brian also regularly manages a blog on his website, where he comments on anything from interesting art he has seen to progress on his own work.

Texturally, I find his art very interesting. He utilised many styles such as linear gradients, random noise and even random scribbles that give his art a hand made look and feel to it, even though it's digital. This is something that I too want to experiment with going forward.

Mentre tu Dormi (2015) - Mariana Ruiz Johnson

This story follows the adventures of a dreaming child and the surreal shenanigans that occur in one's dreams. This too is an entry that is geared towards children, but employs more dark and strange imagery.

Mariana Ruiz Johnson is a children´s book author and illustrator from Argentina. Part of her family comes from Spain, the other part from England. But Mariana was born in the beautiful and melancholy city of Buenos Aires. She grew up within books, because her parents are artists and worked for the publishing world. Mariana used to observe and copy them until she grew up and she went to Art University and painted her own paintings with oils and acrylics. But she never forgot her love for books. She started to deepen her knowledge in illustration, searching for the best teachers in her city and also participating in workshops abroad. She started publishing books, first in her country and then worldwide. By that time she also became a mom. Every day, almost religiously, she reads to her son Pedro, and this has enriched her inspiration and has enlightened her as to how important children´s books are for bringing people together and making a better world. Her work can be found on her website here;

Throughout all her works, Johnson tends to gravitate towards exaggerated proportions, saturated colours and aesthetics almost akin to Bauhaus styles of work. Texturally, she employes unique techniques to imply the presence of fur, grass, stars, or fabric. Personally, I am not a large fan of her style but I think I can see a pattern emerging from the winners of this competition.

Ciao ciao giocattoli (2016) - Marta Pantaleo

The author of this book, Marta Pantaleo was born in Rome, where she still lives and works. Initially, she studied Graphic Design and Photography before moving on to studying Illustration in Milan. Soon after, she won the Silent Book Contest in 2016 with her very first picture book, Ciao ciao giocatolli, which translates to Bye-bye toys. In the present, Marta works as a freelance illustrator for books, magazines and newspapers.

The actual book is targeted at young children above the age of four. The story details toys travelling through childhood memories, as a metaphor for growing up. The ending ends on a bittersweet note, as it highlights the joy of maturing, transforming the past into treasured memories.

Coming from a background based in graphic design and photography, Pantaleo's sense of composition comes through wonderfully. She also appears to experiment with various physical media for environments, props and characters - which contributes to a dreamlike feel throughout the entire story.

Revolution (2017) - Arianna Papini

Arianna Papini has been writing stories since she was six, and she has been drawing since she was one. She has made one hundred books, two children and countless drawings. Papini also has a deep connection with nature, so much to the point that she feels she can understand the world around her. She also believes that making books and art is a great responsibility for the world. Presently, she works as a teacher and an illustrator.

The story of revolution is borne of the idea that humanity has many ancestors all over the world. This book tackles the themes of love, transformation, differences and similarities that are the root of our lives.

This book too, is very much a manual project. Papini more than any of the previous entries dives into an abstract visual style that runs throughout this book. In a way, it's almost cute, but one can't help but find it equally uncanny.

Immagina (2018) - Anastasia Suvorova

I was drawn to this story due to its abstract style of illustration. The story simply follows the protagonist, a child who starts drawing on a wall, only to be kidnapped by his own creations and taken on a journey across surreal, fantastical worlds that crowns him the undisputed ruler of this world of their creation. It also opened my eye to the possibility of optimising my own workflow. This book, like the others before it, is mainly made up of illustrations that take up the entirety of the double page spread. Up to now, I had only considered single full page illustrations at most.

To gain a better insight into this project, I also looked into the author - Anastasia herself. She was Russian Born, in a small provincial town surrounded by nature. In her youth, she actually wasn't much of a reader at all. Rather, she would find herself lost in book illustrations and coming up with her own stories. An an adult, she now lives in St. Petersburg. She doesn’t feel like she has grown up and keeps considering herself an eternal child. The only thing that’s changed is that now she loves reading books with words. Today her greatest adventure is being an illustrator although she has never planned to become it. This book was her first work. She would later go on to create several more illustrations and stories, seen below;

This tells me that the events of this story could be left up to interpretation, just like how she would create stories from the drawings she saw in picture books. I enjoy this idea. While I do have a concrete story in mind, it would be fun to explore a style that leaves the story up to interpretation.

Since there are quite a few books to go over, I thought it may be wise to split this post into two sections. The next would cover all winning entries from 2019 to the present.

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animation-skills · 7 months

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WEEK ONE

Squash and stretch and bouncing ball

For my first week of animation skills, I learnt about squash and stretch. Squash and stretch is one of the 12 principles of animation created by Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas in their 1981 book The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation.

Squash and stretch can be used to give an oblect weignt and flexibility. It is exaggerated but grounded in reality and creates the illusion of the ball being distorted by an outside force. One great example of this is the bouncing ball which I have been working on this week. The bouncing ball uses squash and stretch by having the ball become stretched when falling.

(Image: Creativeschool.com)

I applied this principle to my own animation. This is what I have created using the squash and stretch method;

Having done the bouncing ball technique before, the actual technique of squash and stretch makes a huge difference. My animation before was very choppy and unnatural. Just learning the basics of timing and the first principle of animation has greatly improved this exercise.

There were many things I didn’t think about that seem subtle. For example taking into account that the ball will stay in the air longer and will fall faster. My previous animations had no weight because I didn’t take this account. The same amount of frames were created for both falling, rising and in the air. However I learnt that I’d need more frames in the air to convey the weight of the ball and I’d need squash and stretch to convey the speed of the ball.

I used pose-to-pose meaning I drew the key frames first then filled in the gaps. This also made my animation a lot more fluid, whereas before I used straight ahead action. Another thing I did this time around but not before was create a guideline for the balls path. Seeing the arcs made sure it wasn’t wonky and I had something to follow. It helped make sure that when the ball bounced it formed a even arc.

As for extra detail I didn’t do much, I decided to make it a different colour and I added a small highlight to try convey the way was the ball was rotating in the air.

Another thing I learnt was timing. I figured out the faster I wanted the ball to be the closer the frames had to be to each other on the time line. For example, at the end of the animation when it rolls to a stop I spaced each frame out a little more each time. It was a super rewarding experience. I have to admit getting used to a new software was a little frustrating however replaying my animation and tweaking it to make it just right was incredibly satisfying. I also enjoyed putting things I’d learnt into practice and seeing them work. Even if I didn’t have specific direction, just experimenting I could find ways to improve my work such as spacing out the frames at the end of the animation. It’s not incredibly flashy but I am very proud of my bouncing ball. I haven’t created a animation so fluid. I owe a majority of it to squash and stretch.

Caroline Leaf

For this weeks research component we were asked to research Caroline Leaf. Caroline Leaf is a Canadian-American animator who works with sand and oil paints. While working for the National film Board of Canada (NFB) she created the sand animation and paint-on-glass animation techniques.

Caroline leaf uses a light box and sand to create her frames. She used this technique to create a movie called Sand, or Peter and the Wolf which earned her a scholarship to Harvard university.

Since 2000, she has had a studio in London where she works with oil paints developing a personal style. She also currently works with digital mediums such as ProCreate on iPad. She also uses traditional paper and pencils to draw observational drawings from nature.

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myideacanvas · 8 months

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Michael Jordan Canvas Prints: Elevate Your Space with His Greatness

Michael Jordan, the legendary basketball icon, needs no introduction. His name alone conjures images of soaring dunks, clutch shots, and a fierce competitive spirit that has left an indelible mark on the world of sports. Beyond his athletic prowess, Jordan's charisma and style have transcended the court, making him a global cultural icon. Now, imagine bringing the essence of this greatness into your living space. Michael Jordan canvas prints allow you to do just that.

In this exploration of Michael Jordan canvas prints, we will delve into the reasons why his image continues to inspire people worldwide. We will also discuss how these prints can transform your space, infusing it with the unparalleled energy and motivation that Jordan embodies. Join us on this journey as we explore the artistry behind these prints, the stories they tell, and the impact they can have on your home or office decor.

Chapter 1: The Legend of Michael Jordan

To understand the allure of Michael Jordan canvas prints, we must first appreciate the legend of the man himself. Michael Jordan is more than just a basketball player; he is a symbol of excellence, perseverance, and the pursuit of greatness. His six NBA championships, five MVP awards, and countless unforgettable moments on the court have solidified his status as the greatest basketball player of all time.

But Jordan's impact extends beyond statistics. His competitive drive, work ethic, and leadership qualities have inspired generations. His famous quote, "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying," resonates with people from all walks of life.

Chapter 2: The Artistry of Michael Jordan Canvas Prints

The artistry of Michael Jordan canvas prints lies in their ability to capture not just a likeness, but the essence of the man himself. Talented artists use a variety of techniques, from digital painting to traditional oil painting, to create stunning renditions of Jordan in action. These prints pay homage to his iconic moments, from the "Flu Game" to his gravity-defying dunks.

Each stroke of the brush or click of the camera captures the intensity, determination, and grace that defined Jordan's career. The use of vibrant colors and intricate details ensures that every print is a work of art that demands attention. Whether you're a die-hard basketball fan or simply appreciate the beauty of sports, these prints speak to the heart and soul of the game.

Chapter 3: The Stories Behind the Prints

Every Michael Jordan canvas print tells a story. It's not just an image; it's a narrative of triumph, struggle, and the pursuit of excellence. Take, for example, a print that captures Jordan's famous "Last Shot" against the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals. In that single frame, you can see the weight of the moment, the tension in the air, and the unwavering focus in Jordan's eyes. It's a story of a career-defining moment, a game-winner that cemented his legacy.

Another print might depict Jordan's early days, soaring through the air in his classic red and black Chicago Bulls uniform. This tells the story of a young athlete with boundless potential, setting the stage for a career that would change the sport forever.

Chapter 4: Transforming Your Space

Now, let's explore how Michael Jordan canvas prints can transform your space. Whether you're decorating your home or office, these prints bring a unique blend of inspiration and aesthetics.

In your home, a Michael Jordan canvas print can serve as a focal point, sparking conversations and drawing eyes. Hang it in your living room, and it becomes a statement piece that reflects your admiration for greatness. In your office, it can serve as a constant source of motivation, reminding you to strive for excellence in your own endeavors.

The versatility of these prints allows you to choose the perfect size and style to match your space and personal taste. Whether you prefer a classic black and white image or a vibrant, larger-than-life depiction of Jordan in action, there's a canvas print for you.

Chapter 5: The Gift of Inspiration

Michael Jordan canvas prints also make exceptional gifts for sports enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, or anyone in need of a motivational boost. By giving the gift of Jordan's image, you're not just offering a piece of art; you're gifting inspiration, determination, and a reminder that greatness is within reach.

Imagine the impact of presenting a canvas print of Jordan's iconic "Wings" poster to a graduating student or a budding athlete. It's a symbol of encouragement, a visual reminder that with hard work and dedication, they can soar to new heights.

Conclusion

In a world where greatness is celebrated, Michael Jordan stands as an enduring symbol of excellence. His canvas prints are not just decorative pieces; they are windows into the soul of a legend. They capture the essence of a man who defied gravity, expectations, and limitations.

By adorning your space with Michael Jordan canvas prints, you invite the spirit of determination and achievement into your daily life. You honor a legacy that transcends sports and resonates with anyone who aspires to be their best self. Elevate your space with his greatness, and let the legend of Michael Jordan inspire you every day.

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portraitmypet · 9 months

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Capturing Your Pet's Personality in a Pet Portrait

Capturing your pet's unique personality in a pet portrait is a wonderful way to commemorate your furry friend. Whether you choose to work with a professional pet portrait artist or embark on a DIY project yourself, understanding your pet's personality is the first step to creating a meaningful and expressive portrait.

Understanding Your Pet's Personality

Every pet has its own distinct personality. To capture this essence in a pet portrait, it's important to observe your pet's behavior and identify their unique traits and quirks.

When it comes to understanding your pet's personality, there is no substitute for close observation. Taking the time to closely observe your pet in different settings and situations can provide valuable insights into their true nature. Notice how they interact with their surroundings, other animals, and people. Observe their body language, facial expressions, and vocalizations. These subtle cues can reveal a lot about their personality and help you create a more accurate and meaningful portrait.

For example, if you have a cat, you might notice that they have a mischievous streak. They may love to play hide and seek, pouncing on unsuspecting toys or hiding in unexpected places. This playful nature could be a key aspect of their personality that you would want to capture in the portrait. On the other hand, if you have a dog, you might observe that they are incredibly loyal and protective. They may always be by your side, ready to defend you from any perceived threat. This loyalty and protective instinct could be an important part of their personality that you would want to highlight in the portrait.

Identifying Unique Traits and Quirks

In addition to observing your pet's behavior, it's also important to identify their unique traits and quirks. Every pet has its own individual characteristics that make them special and one-of-a-kind. These distinctive traits can help bring out their personality in the portrait.

For instance, you might notice that your pet has a funny way of sitting. Perhaps they always tuck one paw under their body or prefer to perch on the armrest of your favorite chair. This quirky sitting position could be a defining trait that sets them apart from other pets and adds character to the portrait.

Another unique characteristic to consider is the sounds your pet makes. Some pets have a particular sound they make when they're happy, excited, or trying to get your attention. It could be a soft purr, a playful bark, or a gentle chirp. These vocalizations can be a reflection of their personality and can be incorporated into the portrait to capture their true essence.

Lastly, pay attention to any distinct markings or patterns on your pet's fur. Perhaps they have a heart-shaped patch on their chest or a unique pattern on their back. These markings can be like a signature, adding a touch of individuality to the portrait and making it truly representative of your pet.

Choosing the Right Medium for Your Pet Portrait

Once you have a good understanding of your pet's personality, it's time to choose the right medium for your pet portrait. Consider whether you prefer a traditional painting or digital art.

Traditional painting offers a timeless and classic appeal. The process of creating a traditional painting involves using various mediums such as oil, acrylic, or watercolor. Each medium has its own unique characteristics that can add depth and texture to the artwork. For example, oil paintings have a rich and vibrant quality, while watercolor paintings have a delicate and translucent effect. Traditional paintings can capture the essence of your pet in a tangible and tactile way, allowing you to feel a deeper connection with the artwork.

On the other hand, digital art provides more flexibility and allows for easy modifications. With digital art, you can experiment with different styles and techniques, making it a versatile medium for creating pet portraits. Digital artists can use specialized software and tools to create stunningly realistic or whimsically stylized representations of your pet. The digital medium also offers the convenience of easy reproduction and sharing, allowing you to showcase your pet's portrait in various formats, such as prints, canvases, or even on social media.

Selecting the Appropriate Colors

Colors play a significant role in capturing the mood and personality of your pet. When choosing colors for your pet portrait, it's important to consider the impact they can have on the overall composition.

Cool tones such as blues and greens can create a calm and relaxed atmosphere. These colors are often associated with tranquility and serenity, making them suitable for portraying pets with a calm and composed demeanor. For example, a portrait of a sleeping cat or a lounging dog could benefit from a cool color palette, enhancing the peacefulness of the scene.

On the other hand, warm tones like oranges and yellows can evoke a sense of energy and playfulness. These colors are often associated with warmth, joy, and enthusiasm. If your pet has a lively and playful personality, incorporating warm tones into the portrait can help capture their vibrant spirit and zest for life. For example, a portrait of a dog chasing a ball or a cat pouncing on a toy could benefit from a warm color palette, enhancing the dynamic and energetic nature of the moment.

Ultimately, the choice of colors should complement your pet's personality and the desired mood of the portrait. Whether you opt for a traditional painting or digital art, selecting the appropriate colors can enhance the overall impact and emotional resonance of your pet's portrait.

Setting Up the Perfect Pose

The pose of your pet in the portrait can greatly influence the portrayal of their personality. It is important to carefully consider the type of pose you want for your pet portrait, as it will ultimately capture their essence and create a lasting memory.

When deciding on a pose, you have two main options to choose from: natural poses and staged poses. Each option has its own unique qualities and can showcase different aspects of your pet's personality.

Natural Poses vs. Staged Poses

Natural poses capture your pet in its element, showcasing their everyday behavior and movements. These poses are spontaneous and unscripted, allowing your pet to be themselves and express their true personality. Whether it's a playful leap or a contented nap, natural poses can capture the essence of your pet's character.

On the other hand, staged poses offer a different creative approach. These poses allow for more control and direction, giving you the opportunity to create a specific narrative or concept for your pet portrait. Staged poses can incorporate props and toys to bring out specific aspects of your pet's personality, adding an extra layer of visual storytelling.

Incorporating Props and Toys

Props and toys can add an extra layer of storytelling to your pet portrait. By including items that are meaningful to your pet, such as their favorite toy or blanket, you can create a deeper connection and evoke specific memories and emotions that are unique to your pet.

For example, if your pet has a beloved tennis ball that they can't resist chasing, incorporating it into the portrait can showcase their playful and energetic nature. Alternatively, if your pet has a favorite blanket that they cuddle with, including it in the portrait can highlight their comfort-loving personality.

When choosing props and toys, consider their colors, textures, and significance to your pet. These elements can enhance the overall composition and add visual interest to the portrait.

Remember, the key is to strike a balance between capturing your pet's natural behavior and creating a visually appealing composition. Whether you opt for a natural pose or a staged pose with props, the most important thing is to capture the true essence of your pet and create a portrait that you will cherish for years to come.

Working with a Professional Pet Portrait Artist

If you prefer to work with a professional artist, it's essential to find the right artist who can capture your pet's personality accurately.

Finding the Right Artist

Look for artists who specialize in pet portraits and have a portfolio that showcases their ability to capture the essence of animals. Research their style, read reviews, and ask for recommendations from other pet owners.

Communicating Your Pet's Personality to the Artist

Once you have chosen an artist, it's important to effectively communicate your pet's personality to them. Share stories, anecdotes, and any specific traits or behaviors that you want the artist to portray. Provide clear reference photos and discuss your expectations for the portrait.

DIY Pet Portraits: Tips and Techniques

If you prefer to embark on a DIY pet portrait project, there are several tips and techniques you can follow to capture your pet's personality effectively.

Basic Drawing and Painting Techniques

Brush up on basic drawing and painting techniques to create a realistic portrayal of your pet. Practice sketching their features, shading, and capturing their expressions. Experiment with different mediums and techniques until you find the style that best showcases your pet's personality.

Using Photography for Reference

Photography can be a valuable tool for capturing your pet's personality. Take high-quality photos of your pet in different environments, focusing on their expressions and unique traits. Use these reference photos as a guide when creating your pet portrait.

Remember, capturing your pet's personality in a pet portrait is an art form that requires patience, observation, and creativity. Whether you choose to work with a professional artist or tackle a DIY project, take the time to understand your pet's personality and let it shine through in the final artwork.

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