hey guys sorry for the inactivity, trying to enjoy my break until school starts again ughh. At least I made a new oc, look at this pretty guy!
my "initial ideas sheet" is so messy, you can pretend it doesn't exist lol. Uhh, his name is Dylus, and he's a surfist. He really like to surf in cold temperatures and he's inspired by a black pearl (´ . .̫ . `) new info yet to come, everyone >_>
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SPOILER: ACOTAR, FOLK OF THE AIR SAGA
Honestly I hate people who think acotar and the cruel prince saga are anything alike.
They're both about fae. That's it.
To begin with, Feyre and Jude are polar opposites. Feyre is described as this incredibly pretty and talented woman (painting, hunting, fighting- and later on magic, literally anything) with a darkish past who doesn't seem to possess a shred of selfishness, and who is constantly thinking about sacrificing herself. But Jude is a damn antihero. Her dark past has become her routine, she's good at some things (like swordsmanship) and there's a reason for that. She doesn't think about sacrificing herself, she thinks about sacrificing others first. She'll fight for her loved ones, and that's it. The casual heroic moments (like saving that human) come of a place of hatred towards who wronged HER. Jude thinks logically, Feyre thinks emotionally.
And about the love interest and the whole enemies-to-lovers (skipping Tamlin, he doesn't matter). So Rhysand- a man with no faults. Tragic past and present, looks evil until he looks less evil and after the very exhaustive explanation before they fuck, the enmity feels like a long lost memory. If I went on with criticism about this notion this post would be too long, so here it is: the author wants you to think that he's actually a misunderstood hero. He's a reliable, kind, dominant man who's powerful and is secretly as selfless as Feyre, ready to die for half a citizen of Velaris. Valiant and whatnot. Cardan is a dick, and so he remains. There's a redemption arc, not a justification arc. We know he shares a dark past too, but ultimately his actions are never excused and it's about three books before Jude starts thinking of him on the more tender side, rather than with hatred or pragmatic scheming. He's certainly charming but, unlike Rhys, he's not reliable. He drinks, he parties, he participates in hedonistic scenarios with gusto. Responsibility be gone (he spends two and a half books getting drunk); he's all arrogant and smug till Jude claims she'll cut him and then it's downhill from then. Cardan is a sub, we should all accept and celebrate that. So basically, they're also polar opposites.
About the dynamic, acotar involves a relationship where the power never shifts. The power is given to Feyre, because there's a mating bond, because it happens to be Rhys who will suddenly act as the only feminist in Prythian, because she died and more powerful people decided to resuscitate her. It's always something that is given, and with which Feyre will work with a little, and that's all I honestly got from those two. The enmity dissolves and we're suddenly upon two heroes at the end of the third book. Jude, however, takes her power with a series of ponderate and perhaps cruel decisions. Cardan gives her the crown, but she's actually been the crown ever since she took the seneschal role. Cardan confirms her power but is, ultimately, powerless. He's been powerless ever since Jude got the geas and started drinking poison. He's been powerless ever since his birth. It's actually Jude who gives him power, lets him have it in the end. The enmity is very real, their bad actions remain bad actions, and learn to trust and long for one another without any morally higher justification.
The other characters. As they tend to be archetypes in acotar, shifting from something as simple as "the father" to the beautiful, never imperfect Fae. Femme fatale, muscular men, the good ones and the bad ones rendered in an almost cartoonish way at times. I like how in fota not everyone is pretty, with enchanting auras and exuding raw fae sexual tension at all times. Characters feel more like real people, rather than concepts.
Lastly, acotar fits in a vibe that I would call inexorably straight. It's like, if one of my mom's cool friends wrote a book which is actually a code for the desire she felt for that one six-packed surfist she met at a beach in her youth. There's just so much heteronormativity. Something I feel much less in Fota, because it's not there. Cardan and Jude are that one straight couple that doesn't feel straight at all.
And that's it for now. Might continue this one day
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About Freedom and Life/death
This marks attempt "Idk how many times" I tried to create a blog. I'm hoping this one works out well. I enjoy sharing my thoughts, but my family isn't thrilled about it. They're not bad, just overly protective. Freedom, even if it is only to share one's thoughts online, is underrated. I've been pondering about freedom and life/death. Living in fear is not really living, and it's tough to regain our freedom once lost. I feel like I'm slowly dying when my freedom is taken away. Yet, I have to live one day at a time and not worry about the future. I stumbled upon this surfing picture on Pinterest and instantly related to it. It kind of reflects my current state of mind, but not necessarily my current physical condition or ability. I guess I can admire the surfists and still hope to become one if God permits. Who knows... Post one is done.
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@wreg3 This dress is perfect for the weather #Today! It has dimension written all over it! Especially with the computer ages. You have the entire #Grid. On a rainy day... You can artistically write the beginning of the day as rain 🌧 ☔️ brings growth, moisture, and we can embrace the #Beauty and measure it as well! The sleeves with the unique cuff....Links🌠📡Just creative! #brilliantdistinctions @elitenetflix Gotta Watch! A #SurFisticatEd {Surf-is-to-ca-Ted} (at Memphis, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5u69F2HYR9/?igshid=zyoi9ixj0ezd
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What gave you the idea to create wave also love your art^^
Thanks!
Oh man I get this question a lot so- here ya go, story time
Basically what inspired me to make her was an urgent need for a character for the new fandom I was in, that I could draw again and again without getting tired of it
I like circles, the main antagonist was a circle, so ok- I could work with that
Then I needed some names, I initially wanted her to be related to the ocean in some way so- Wave it is (she was planned to be a surfist of some kind-)
Came up with a few concept designs I didn't liked much, then I go for the initial Corrupted Wave, until I find a nice blue color and I think- "What if she wasn't corrupted"
Drew the design
Liked it a bit too much-
And bam, that's how we got here
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hrr grr phone dude? or phone guy I love all phone ppl
I haven’t finished his ref yet so here’s a sketch!!!
He’s honestly just a big history nerd that particularly finds the story of the Missing Kids interesting. Atlas is very goofy, and has a hard time saying no to people. He was the one that had the idea of Fazbear Fright, but wasn’t the one that banked it, he just kinda outsourced it; During the events of fnaf 3, he’s really just a broke college kid trying to find his place in the world;
(Also side thing but he picked up his surfer speak from watching movies and YouTube videos back when he was still in Norway, but he did pick up surfing at one point
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fusing two cringe fandoms together:
Ezekiel-SHSL Anthropologist
Eva-SHSL Westler
Noah-SHSL Detective
Justin-SHSL Model
Katie/Sadie-SHSL Duo
Tyler-SHSL Team Manager
Izzy-SHSL Soldier
Cody-SHSL Mechanic
Beth-SHSL Luck
Courtney-SHSL Camp Counselour
Harold-SHSL Martial Artist
Trent-SHSL Guitarrist
Bridgette-SHSL Surfist
Lindsay-SHSL Fashionista
DJ-SHSL Cook
Geoff-SHSL Party Organizer
LeShawna-SHSL Dancer
Duncan-SHSL ???/SHSL Escapist
Heather-SHSL Affluent Pronegy
Gwen-SHSL Artist
Owen-SHSL Food Critic
idk, i may make this an actual AU but so far this is but an idea.
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