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I made this zine last year to teach Japanese stab binding. It's a technique that every artist should know—with just a few tools, it's so easy to bind your own sketchbook or to make a physical version of your art/writing/etc. Download the PDF version (with bonus photos & tips!)

#resources #art resources

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some of my favorite replies to this tweet. happy lesbian visibility week!

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“An “angel” is anything that carries out a mission for God. This includes forces of nature. […] Photosynthesis? That’s an angel. Gravity? An angel. Magnetism? Angel. The Midrash in Bereishis Rabbah (chapter 1) says than an angel only performs one job. That job doesn’t have to be destroying Sodom; it could be peristalsis, centripetal force or condensation.”

— Rabbi Jack Abramowitz, Angels

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Chilling in the depths

#ffxiv screenshots #other people's art

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Commission for CatBoiDio @ twitter

#ffxiv art #other people's art

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young artist posting your work online, heed my warning. im holding your face so gently in my hands, you have to stop caring about numbers right now and start caring about making the weirdest and most self-indulgent art you possibly can

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so cool and mysterious then his eyes ruin everything 🥺

#ffxiv screenshots #other people's art

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Hi Neil!

I just finished watching Dead Boy Detectives and loved it!!

I have a question about it, though:

There is a finnish painting called ”Lemminkäisen äiti” by artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela, which really reminded me of the washer woman painting !! :))

I was wondering if there was any chance that it was inspired by it or if it’s just my imagination :D? (Really cool either way)

(Here’s the painting, it’s about Lemminkäinen’s mother griefing the death of her son, based on Finland’s national epic Kalevala)

I personally have always loved that painting -- i first saw it in the Helsinki art museum in about 1997 and it was my second favourite painting there.

But I don't know the answer to your question.

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THE DAY OF LANGUAGES!!!

This 7th of May, 2024, we use our own language again!

If your language, native or not, is something other than English, on May 7th you can speak that language all day!

You’ll blog in your chosen language(s) all day: text posts, replies, tags (except triggers and organizational tags).

Regardless of what language people choose to speak to you, you can answer in your own.

Non-verbal, non-written languages (like sign language, dialects, otherwise non-written languages) are more than welcome! See my FAQ for tips

English native speakers can participate in any other language they're studying/have studied/know.

The tag is gonna be #Speak Your Language Day or #spyld for short.

Please submit me some language facts for me to share on this day <3

Pinned post and FAQ

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MiqoMarch Day 15: Fav. Minion

Rinkah has had trouble sleeping for as long as she can remember. When the trendy new pet among the Ul'dahn elite was found to eat dreams, she sought one out immediately. She paid an exorbitant price for him, but Taro quickly proved worth every penny. In addition to granting her peaceful sleep, he's been a constant companion. Always happy to see her, excitedly wiggling his nose and ears as he runs to greet her at the door.

As always:

#ffxiv screenshots #other people's art #ouuuhh.. snug.. ;;

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when ur bf is just a littol guy

#ffxiv art #other people's art #wolraha

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Silly Esen, you're not gonna beat the walking dictionary on nicknames

#ffxiv art #other people's art #wolianger

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the idea that restrooms, locker rooms, etc need to be single-sex spaces in order for women to be safe is patriarchy's way of signalling to men & boys that society doesn't expect them to behave themselves around women. it is directly antifeminist. it would be antifeminist even if trans people did not exist. a feminist society would demand that women should be safe in all spaces even when there are men there.

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Decided to depict Frysk as a gladiator

It gives me so many ideas, what if she's like wrestler and has a persona and colorful suit, that be cool

#ffxiv art #other people's art

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FF14

Old work - my main Unant

#ffxiv art #other people's art

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Win’s Carbuncle Adoption Drive!

It’s carbuncle season, and that means there’s an abundance of carbuncles that need loving homes! The Carbuncle Adoption Drive helps to bring carbuncles in need to people in need so that they can find their forever friends.

What’s It All About?

Adopt your very own stuffed pocket-sized carbuncle! You can bring home your new friend for only $15 — shipping included*. Snuggle, cuddle, squish — these little pocked-sized friends are here to help make your day brighter!

Each carbuncle is handmade and one-of-a-kind and comes with their own name and a short backstory so you can find the friend that is right for you! Or, leave it to fate and choose a blind-pick carbuncle, where you’ll be matched with and sent the carbuncle of your dreams!

Still not finding your favorite friend? Request-a-buncle instead!

Once you’ve adopted a carbuncle, your new best friend will be mailed to you, so you can enjoy snuggly, cuddly adventures together.

*Additional shipping charges will apply outside of the US/Canada — sorry!

Pros of Adopting a Carbuncle

Requires no aether to summon

Will not disappear if you walk too far away

Will not run away while attempting to fight the Four Lords (will also not help you)

Does not chew up shoes

Pocket-sized for easy snuggles whenever you’re feeling blue!

Won’t get strange looks posing them in front of God and the Arcanists’ Guild

Great listener!

So what are you waiting for? The Carbuncle Adoption Drive will run from now until the end of May (or until all carbuncles are adopted!) Check out the adoption page here to find yours today!

But wait…There’s more!

Want to make your own carbuncle friend instead? Check out the crochet pattern you can follow as well! Grab it at whatever price you want (even free) if you’d like!

If you’d like to support the adoption drive without adopting a carbuncle, you can! All proceeds go to the homing, care, and feeding of the remaining carbuncles (and their creator — thank you!)

#bump

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Beanified my hrothgal, also named her Linnea :)

#ffxiv art #other people's art #she hold her tail; in true snep fashion