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[vashstash]

So I just started watching RvB, and found your art of Caboose and I just have to say I am a big, big fan. You're lovely and I hope you are having a good life

Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm glad you like my stuff! And hey, I hope you're doing well too! 💗

#vashplies #you're too kind omg #it means a lot fr #i have a soft spot for my caboose facecanon so it's always really nice when someone else likes it as well!

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Figured I'll join the bandwagon! A splash art for the Simmons' route that I had an honor to make when I was a part of rvbfds project. Hope y'all like it as much as I enjoyed making this piece!

#rvb #red vs blue #richard simmons #rvb simmons #It's been a while hello everyone I hope you're doing well! #I know I can't believe it too #Simmons? Getting a date? #if you're seeing this artwork that means you're now a part of the date as well ngl kinda cringe bro #Y'all don't see donut pulling off the spider-man to blow the stupid petals just so you're distracted from his lack of game #I'm joking around but in all honesty I had a wonderful time working on this artwork it's such a great setting agh #Happy I can share it and hey hope it makes you smile fellow simmons enjoyers !

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WHAT IS YOUR ARTSTYLE CALLED???? LIKE THE TYPE OF STYLE??? I WOULD SAY SEMI REALISM BUT ITS A BIT MORE REALISTIC THAN THAT 😦😦😦😦

Hey! First of all, thanks a lot. It's honestly flattering to hear it!

I'd say the level of pushing a piece towards realism differs depending on what I'm drawing/painting, but generally as long as the stuff I make is believable it's good enough for me! I think that calling it a semi-realism is pretty much on point. I also tend to spend more time on parts that I like, or ones that work in favor of believability f.ex. hands of a character, so maybe that's the impression you're getting when parts of an artwork stick out as more realistic than other :D

#vashplies #the number of times i looked at my art being like the fuck is this dawg #is infinite #so i get you for i too get confused by my own doings #you call it semi-realism + i call it overthinking the structure haha #i guess i can call it believableism i tricked you believing that there is something there after semi #illusion 100 #but i get the hallucinations as well and sometimes my stylus disappears #thanks for asking!

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Contributor Spotlight: Vash!

Today we shine the spotlight on Vash! They worked on a very special ending card. Romance a certain Red Cyborg and you’ll be able to see the fantastic art they’ve made! You can find them on Twitter @vashiestashie or on Tumblr @vashstash.

#rvb dating sim #hello it's a me!! #i'm so fucking pumped you guys everyone's work is so awesome you're gonna love it!! #so happy to be a part of it I've had sm fun making this splash can't wait for y'all to see it aghh #the fact that i could do the simmons one is truly dream come true 🥺🥺🥺

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Idk if you saw the thing about Caboose having a mullet, then I saw your long haired Simmons and I thought about Simmons with a mullet...then I thought about Grif with a mullet...then I thought about ALL OF RED TEAM with mullets!

This is not a request for a draw, simply a request to rotate this image in your mind

Oh my god, I know exactly the image you're talking about!

I even have it on vinyl, so iconic!

#vashplies #rvb #red vs blue #red team #Trust me when I say it #I'm pretty sure my mind gave it a whole-ass 420 blaze it degrees kind of rotation #it's like that damn otacon ask again #i spot the opportunity to shitpost and i take it #thank you for bringing this image to life and giving me the opportunity to perform my worst #ngl 343 should consider mullet helmet upgrades in their next MCC patch #mullet is actually one of my fave haircuts though #best i could do was paying it the era-appropriate homage #the typography is absolutely horrible and i feel like it both makes it better and worse #lopez is my fave this small hot truly makes it

[vashstash]

If you dont mind me asking? When did you get into art/started drawing? I've lurked on your twitter for a bit and always love your art when you post! You style/characters are always so cool and well made! And any tips or advice for a person wanting to try to get into art? Rn I've just been going to Pinterest and copying down art study. anatomy, clothing, etc I see on there onto paper the best I can. Also? Do you think I have any chance at drawing like you in a few years? Or does it take decades?

Hey, not at all! And thank you for all the kind words, I don't know what to say aside from I'm very flattered and happy that you like my art sm! To answer your first question I started drawing as a little kid and liked it enough to stick with it for longer haha. (The rest of the ask is under the cut)

When it comes to tips I shared some of them, mostly in regards to drawing people and developing the style, in THIS ASK I think it's still a decent guide to how I approach this stuff if you're interested in it!

I also gave an answer about drawing in THIS ASK about armors, it tackles the subject of simplification and tracing/copying.

Regarding strictly your approach, I think Pinterest is a good starting point- there's a ton of great tutorials there that often simplify complex things into more digestible bits. What I could recommend though is checking out some YT videos on drawing basics that could supplement your studies and help you understand the subject matter. Some YT channels like Proko (anatomy) give you an assignment at the end of the video so it's easier to know what to do with the things you've learned. You can go for the books as well- it's good to see what's your fave approach to learning so don't be afraid to try new things! Giving a go to different approaches and learning about tools is both fun and educational, especially when something makes your brain go "AHA!" after you've been stuck on an issue for too long.

If you're just starting out I think it's good to cut yourself some slack. Everyone has a different speed when it comes to learning things, so don't feel bad if you feel you're going slow at the start. Practice always takes time, but it's usually a case of what does and doesn't work for you. And you know, also the circumstances you're in, how much time you have during the day, what is the goal for your art and all that jazz. That's why it's hard to answer your question about the time, because everyone including me is going to have a different progress to the artist next door. The amount of free resources available is a great help when it comes to accelerating your learning though, and I'm sure you'll find a lot of good solutions there if you haven't already. Hope you find it helpful Anon and good luck!

#vashplies #i wanted to guide you to my vashplies tag but it's literally few years of these so it was easier to dig them out for you #if you have too much time on your hands #i answered several art related ask game questions #but i think those two have the most of an info #it's always wild to get an ask like this but i hope all my rambling will be helpful! #thanks for asking!

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Pros of living with Simmons: Simmons Cons of living with Simmons: Also Simmons

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Pros of living with Simmons: Simmons Cons of living with Simmons: Also Simmons

#rvb #red vs blue #grimmons #richard simmons #dexter grif #rvb simmons #rvb grif #if you didn't laugh #good #don't let the man suffer alone #things like this turn the grimmons slowburn into dry aging #in more ways than one #i think my lettering is slowly improving #i wanted to try a different coloring strategy #man i'm rusty #still as cringe as ever though at least this tracks #clip studio's comic features fuck so hard though #can't wait to learn mor abt it!

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An announcement for QvsA!

RT just put out an open call for questions to be sent in for QvsA.

The submission process: leave them in the comments under the video. This applies across all platforms. They said they'll give it their best shot to answer them.

Also of note:

this is our first time seeing Halo Infinite armour in RvB content (not counting RTX)

the robot arm is real and being shown

Grif and Simmons referred to themselves together as Grimmons

#rvb #what is this serotonin in the desert #good lord i am here and i am awake

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Someone on twitter pointed out that Simmons has a Robot arm here!!!!

#rvb #ref tag #blessed be the day #we've got it team #im so happy abt it

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Due to popular demand, a halo man from the L’Oreal Paris poster

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Due to popular demand, a halo man from the L’Oreal Paris poster

#rvb #red vs blue #richard simmons #rvb simmons #dick simmons #this man doesn't deserve to look this good yet here we are #y'all are a bunch of enablers #[snorts] #honestly it was nice to draw something so wooooOOOOOOOOoooOOOSH #i like dynamic hair a lot #generally movement is truly where it's at #i'm happy with the colors for once the hair vibrance FINALLY hit the mark holy fuck #i say he's a l'oreal guy but he's so not worth it

[vashstash]

long haired simmons supremacy!!!!

You're a person of culture and it's showing haha! I love the way you drew him btw, he looks absolutely awesome!

#vashplies #long haired simmons is the way to live #you might not know but i may or may not own a picture or two #or ten #of super rare shiny short haired simmons #i like playing with his haircuts a lot haha #i'm very glad to see the love for that medium to long haired designs though #honestly i just like looking at everyone's takes it's always so cool and inspiring

[vashstash]

Behold, the longest of the long-hair Simmons I have created! (he's meant to be in a fancy outfit with a lion theme, so his hair is braided to look like a lion's tail). I also thought you would appreciate the sweet looking claw arm~

Oh my gooOOOOD why would you come here and tempt me with the classy braid! I really like the shapes you gave to his hair and the texture as well! Man. If I end up drawing Simmons with some over the top hairstyle it's on you haha. His arm looks awesome as well! Really pointy which I'm a fan of, plus the lion head is a cool accent- thanks for sharing!

#vashplies #i'm laughing to myself now because my shitposty side instantly identified #dead anime mom vibe from this side braid #imagine that we're finally getting simmons' arc #fandom screaming people fainting doves flying in a rain of confetti #and then he just gets eliminated from the plot 5 minutes in #god #i'm so sorry you come to me with your awesome hairstyle and i'm here spinning my shitpost #on brand yet still facepalmworthy

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i started my rewatch of rvb and HOOOOOO BOY

#[softly] ohhh my goooooood #he looks so good OP i am just sitting here and smiling #rvb #everyone please witness him

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It’s knife time baby~

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[vashstash]

will he finally do a backflip

I think with that sweet, well-balanced arm he just might. He just might.

#vashplies #the backflip saga #we have technology we can help him #and make him worse #you know i was thinking you keep asking me about a backflip #and i started questioning if simmons can swim or is he dragged down by water like sonic the hedgehog #or is his arm a hidden rocket arm #i think sarge would like a rocket arm #form of a motorboat? i'm not saying we should consider it but we all know there's nothing simmons wouldn't do to please his superior #even if it's a life-like recreation of intro to Thunder in Paradise starring Hulk Hogan