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How do you draw so well on paper without getting frustrated with your own art? Bless me with a tip pls

I often draw very messily on paper. I just clean it up afterwards, either by erasing stray marks and guidelines and relining the drawing, or by scanning and doing digital touchups. Or I just leave some of the messiness there because sometimes that has more personality and charm than a pristine, polished drawing does. I am also in a near perpetual state of frustration with my art. I think that's normal for anyone doing any sort of creative work. Having to erase and redraw something, having to reconfigure your approach after trying and failing the first few times, having to relent and seek out some reference material - it's a confluence of frustration and challenge. As maddening as it can be, it's also part of what keeps things interesting. If it was all completely effortless, what satisfaction would there be in doing it?

I guess if there's a tip in here somewhere, it's to embrace frustration. If you're feeling frustrated, it's a good indication you have a critical eye for your own work and that you're venturing beyond your comfort zones. Both of those things are essential to improving. (That's not to say you should torture yourself. If you're so frustrated that your blood pressure is spiking, well, take a break, cool off, return after a refresh.)

Chilchuck expressions in Good Medicine

emery's standee design!

took me a while to finish

Benjamin meets Mordecai’s family once; when Mordecai made an effort to visit home during his mother’s passing. He and his Aunt Rosie got along the absolute best! Esther is not really a fan of kids so the relationship is cordial but kind. He only knew his grandmother for two days before her death but she was very happy to meet him, even briefly.

TW DEATH , TW MURDER

Mordecai was no longer in the business by this point. But as a final act of his former self, he went out on the eve of his mother’s death and killed his former adversaries that were keeping him from visiting. His worry was, if Benjamin ever sought to visit NY on his own, they might mistake him for Mordecai. Plus, the men seeking revenge on him were now significantly older than when they first encountered each other.

Because of social stigmas at the time, Mordecai essentially lied and said his wife had passed during childbirth.

Here’s an old drawing of Mordecai and Benjamin arriving to New York for the visit!

HEY! We were here first! Go find a spot somewhere else!

Dungeon Meshi - Gnomes

Cursed Mulligan Doodles!

The Goth Mother in this dress >>>

Yes, that one woman I've been simping over (guilty)

References!!!

I just knew this will fit perfectly on her <3

(dang this took me a while I almost forgot her name)

~ 🧊

Marjorie Ford Fanart!

Finally finished some art of the wonderful Marjorie Ford, owned by the one and only @gentlelass !

I had heard that you were feeling pretty blue lately, so I wanted to make you a lil something to help cheer you up, and as a thank you for your previous work featuring my boy Edward when I was feeling down and out. I hope you enjoy, and have a great rest of your day/night! 😊

vvv Unedited version here vvv

Game Night!

Game night at the Mulligans can get a bit.. chaotic at times, but it's nice when everyone's having fun 😌

Featuring @akosisab s' Adam Rosales (seated, center)

@annlytical s' Aisling "Ash" Mayfield (front, right)

@kablamoo7 s' Ernest "Ness" Stanley (lying down, center)

(they don't have a tumblr account but I'll still credit) Slapadabass' Brycey Anderson (back, right) and his cow (back, left)

Win or lose, thank you all for participating in this lil collab! 😊

pennies and nickels :)

Does Rocky have any interest in men? Can’t find an official answer, the DailyRocky twitter account says you told them he was bi but had no proof of this, a Reddit post by Newt went over characters “interests” but Rocky’s was a link to a gif from “The Iron Giant” which I didn’t get. You drew art of him and Mordecai but that was non cannon. Could you provide a straight (pun intended) answer to this?

I reckon what I've said in the past (which might have been interpreted to mean 'bi') is that Rocky is interested in validation and approval, and from who it comes is of lesser concern to him. I wouldn't say that's necessarily a mature and stable basis upon which to form relationships or attachments - not unto itself at least - but it's about where he's at in his life at present. Sometimes what someone's sexuality is doesn't have a straight, clear-cut, immutable answer.

LOOK AT THEM ! LOOK NOW !!

I can’t get over how people draw Ash- She looks amazing in your style! The cutie !

Third batch of Lack-ocs done!

Åse/Ace Olaug Årud belongs to @acesandocs

Marjorie Ford belongs to @gentlelass

Elizabeth Scott belongs to @akosisab

And last but not least, Aisling 'Ash' Mayfield belongs to @annlytical

Bonus art of Marjorie and my oc Angelique conversing over drinks (most likely in the Savoy's suite).

As always, have an excellent day/night! ✨

when did this happen???

As recompense for your crimes, I'm obliged to ask for 24 and 29 on the question sheet plz 😌👮‍♂️ (even when I had stolen it from someone else first 🤫)

- 🥂Petty Hedonism🥀 -

Uh, yeah, my first q&a in Tracy's style (more or less)! For the record the first picture is my very first attempt at self insert in a comic, please don't be too harsh on me lol.

As pertaining the second question, no. 29, "What is the stupidest thing she has ever done because someone dared her to do it?", I didn't draw anything, but I'd say a large number of senseless endeavors with... you guessed it, the Savoy siblings, yet again. It's always them.

Of the likes of, throwing knives - only problem being, that Margo herself was the one having knives thrown at her like a circus performance. And she was giggling like a blushing schoolgirl, too. Or going rowing with a shirtless, barefoot Nicodeme in a swamp hosting crocodiles as its fauna. Or having voodoo love symbols carved in unnamable places of her body by an overeager Serafine (yes, I do will descend into further details about this in another post sooner or later).

But even after it all Marjorie's still alive and well, isn't she? And as they say, 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger'.

Or just batshit crazy in Margo's particular case, but she's not the only one. Margo, we feel you.

My Dungeons & Dragons group watching Dungeon Meshi/Delicious in Dungeon because a party member called out and we have a tradition of watching D&D media on days someone calls out:

Me: I wonder what race I would realistically be in that universe…

Friend with absolutely no hesitation: Half-foot.

Me: Really? Why?

Him: Because despite you turning 20 soon you still look like a 13 y/o boy.

Happy Pride month everyone 🖤🤍💜

This month may have been a bit rocky here and there, but I am happy to have such amazing friends near. I wanted to draw a pride month piece earlier in the month but well, here we are!

Honored to be mutuals/get to know so many talented and wonderful people on here/Discord in the such short time I’ve been properly active-

@realbouru , @acesandocs , @yanci-indigo , @gentlelass , @01-luna-01 , @akosisab , @itsluchiartblog , @sylviaknightingale , @spiky-berry21

Most have already been tagged, but just reiterating, y’all are awesome !!

ok but does anyone else ever just

The hair things are so cute, and Luna looks so pretty !

Finished!

Here’s the Luna, and the pose I did! I REALLY hope you guys like it!

Took a day and about…two hours?

(let’s pray that this gets noticed-)

oc guy moodboard

The gang indulges in some unrestrained summer fun!

This has been a wip for gosh knows how long, but I managed to get it done. It started with just Maire but then everyone got to join in.

The gang mostly belongs to @libras-interactives Lottie belongs to @maryannsstrawberry i belive. So sorry for misattributing her to Libra. Who has custody of Little Lottie I'm still unsure of tho.

Individual pngs below (theyre suposed to be transparent, but i guess tumblr can just decide not to do that sometimes. free website and all that), as well as art thoughts.

We’ll go from left to right

Jack: I feel like if Jack is going to the beach he need some protection from the sun. So along with a early 1920s style mens swimsuit, he’s also got a sun hat and a housecoat. I based it of a womans house coat as they look very light and breathable which probably helps with the heat while keeping him safe from sun. House coats were also generally not uncomon to wear on the beach. I also just like messing around with gender presentation in my art. I’m sure Marius approves.

Marius: Marius is sporting a mens bathing suit from the late 1920s. As he is very fashion forward I felt it fit him to wear something a bit more up to date. His fur pattern does make it look like he was wearing shorts and a t shirt and got sunburned lol. I based his fur on Eveline’s and the photos of the cat he was based on. Maybe a gradient would make it look a bit less silly idk. Feel free to weigh in if you have any ideas.

Eveline: I know Eveline prefers clothing from the late 1900-1910s more but I really loved how she looked with her hair up. I based her bathing suit on a 1920s version but added a few flairs to give it a bit more of a retro vibe for the time.

The Lotties: I gave Lottie a bathing suit with a belt and a cap. As per the laws of the Lackadaisy-verse her ears are tucked safely into her cap. No ear holes here. I wanted to give her a beach bag but I couldn't find any type of purse specifically for that so she’s got a shopping bag instead. I felt she needed somewhere to keep little Lottie's beach toys and sun screen, speaking of: She is wearing a very normal child's bathing suit. Not much to say on it. I focused more on her posing than her fashion.

Máire: the original name for this drawing when I was just planning on drawing her was bathing beauties… Anyway, she strikes me as someone who uses her time at the beach to relax and look good while doing it. Her swimsuit is based on something I saw on Pinterest. It had flowers painted on it which strikes me more as being ornamental. Shes also a pair of fashionable heals and a parasol.

And last but not least Malwina: Malvina’s bathing suit is technically from 1926, so maybe she is just way ahead of the trends. Her shoes are laced beach shoes. I feel like shed take the opertunity to enjoy the fresh air, and swim in the cooling water. Maybe check out some cute boys. I think shed enjoy having a day where she can just be a normal teenager.

Mc is probably around. Maybe off buying soda pops for everyone.

My main source for most of this was vintage dancer

My part of an art trade with @annlytical 's Lackaoc, Ash Mayfield walking along with the one and only Rocky Rickaby 😌

✨Benjamin Footlight✨

Always happy to participate!

It seems like I’m being told that my color is green… And also that I’m a Raggedy Anne doll too-

As for how to tag… And only if y’all want too, of course! @acesandocs, @yanci-indigo, @01-luna-01

how does pinterest see you? search up:

~fashion

~pantone

~mood

~food

and put the first picture that shows up

mine:

tag ur moots!!!!

@batschistcrazy @julia-bonkers @girlbossblog444 @greengirllover @turnerside @ohmanareyoucereal69 +anyone who wants to join<333