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cyanidas · 7 months

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BIG News: I'm trying to make some really huge changes, and I'll need your help.

Before I grant any details, I gotta preface everything with the reality of our situation; Jay, the sole breadwinner, has been a victim of yet another "new hire surprise fire". He was booted without warning, written or verbal, about two weeks ago.

Evidently this is very common in the production wood/metalworking industry, otherwise this wouldn't have happened so many fucking times, because he's a great person with amazing work ethic and that's not just my bias talking - most of his coworkers have felt the exact same way as me across every company he's worked for.

Of course, THAT DAY we wasted no time in reaching out to contacts and applying for mountains of positions on Indeed, on company websites, and the state hiring portal. Nobody has contacted him back. ONE hiring agency gave him a "maybe". Even I have applied to several places for myself, with not so much as a rejection.

Seeing the trauma this caused him first hand was my final fucking straw.

I'm sick to death of suffering this tragedy. I'm sick to death of hearing the love of my life, my Fiancé, cry because of how he was fired. And I'm sick to death of coming here or crawling to my friends and family for money they don't have because we're legitimately hopeless for it.

I don't have the heart to continually beg for cash. It was never something I've been good at or proud of doing, and it kills me inside to DM people for commissions I don't even have the time nor energy to do. I'm sick of this. All of this. I need it all to stop.

So of course, I want to nip this in the goddamn bud.

I met a very sweet vendor in Iowa who gave me a load of resources on how to get started selling my art on actual things I get to see and hold for myself and hand to people in person, namely conventions. It's a hell of a risk but I need this to work. I'm so exhausted from asking for money so please help me make this be the last time I ever need to come here for help.

More details will come, because I'm also tired of making plans and leaping forward without having anything to show for it. When I actually have these products designed, that's when I'm going to show you guys everything I've made, with as much detail on my thinking and planning as I can get out there (because lord knows the internet has taken advantage of people's generosity before).

When that time comes, please *please* give me your support. It would legitimately be world-changing for us.

I just wanted to get this out here asap so people would know what I'm going through and, hopefully plan along with me. I don't just want this to happen, I *need* this to *succeed*. I don't have any other option. Right now, I'm busting my ass on product designs (literally because this chair hurts!!), and Jay can attest to that.

I plan on having *something* to show for all my hard work by next week, and soon after, a Kickstarter to make it a reality. Keep an eye out!!

#let me know what you guys like to see sold in artists alleys #and what you like to see in online shops by digital artists #i just can't keep doing commissions and i can't just rely on friends #it's not a living #it's a hobby #i need this to change #this HAS to change #intercom #signal boost

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mortalityplays · 2 months

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You need more free art.

I quit my job yesterday. Well, actually I quit my job eight weeks ago, but they finally released me yesterday for good behaviour. Don't get me wrong, I love what I do - but I do it for the wrong reasons. Working for major charities, you learn very fast that 'I want to make the world a better place' is a phrase you use to ask people for money, not to give them things. I was an ass-backwards fit for that world.

You need more free art. I need more free art. Everyone has felt the shift in our media landscape over the last ten years, away from access and towards nickel-and-diming the human experience. That lack of access is making life and culture worse for all of us, across the board. Paywalled news sites leave us less informed, attacks on the Internet Archive leave us less capable of research. Algorithmic social feeds and streaming walled gardens trap us inside smaller and smaller demographic bubbles, where we are increasingly only likely to encounter ideas that have been curated for us by marketing departments. Hasty efforts to resist AI commodification have only led to more artists locking their work away and calling for even more onerous systems of copyright law. This is not good for us.

We all need more free art.

So what am I going to do about it?

This is a question I have been asking myself for years. It's easy to sit here feeilng frustrated and thinking 'boy I hope SOMEONE does SOMETHING'. It's harder to take action in a world where I still have rent to pay. But hard doesn't mean impossible. Sometimes hard just means time-consuming, frustrating and slow. And sometimes it's worth doing something time-consuming, frustrating and slow because...I want to make the world a better place.

I'm going to do this:

1. From April 1st, I am relaunching as a freelance writer and editor.

This is the one that will (hopefully) help to pay the bills. I am a very good and experienced editor. I've worked on hollywood movies, I'm a member of the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders, I have clients who have been coming to me exclusively for more than 10 years.

Alongside bigger contract jobs, I am going to refocus on offering my services to small-press creators at a reduced rate. That means you, graphic novelists. That means you, itch and amazon writers. I want to help you develop your work, the same way I help large organisations. You can learn more about what an editor even does and what kind of pricing you can expect here.

2. I'm also going to start giving shit away. Like, constantly.

Next week I'm going to launch a new free shop. If you're unfamiliar, a free shop, giveaway shop, swap shop, etc. is an anarchist tradition of setting up a storefront where anyone can take what they like for no cost. Offline, this often means second-hand clothes, tools, furniture, food etc. Online, I am going to be giving away digital art. Copyright-free, no strings attached. It will (eventually) feature everything from print-res posters to zines, poems, tattoo flash, t-shirt designs and anything else we come up with.

Yes, I said 'we' - while this is a curated collection, it will feature work from a variety of credited and anonymous artists and activists, all of whom have agreed to give their work away to the public domain. Some of it will be practical, some of it will be political, but a lot of it will be decorative or personal. This is, in part, a response to recent difficulty I had finding somewhere that would print a one-off joke poster for a friend that featured the word 'faggot'. Enough. No middlemen - no explaining ourselves. Just print our shit and enjoy it.

I'm very, very excited about this project. I'll have more to say about it closer to the launch, but you can expect it to go live on March 27th.

2.2 I forgot to mention the ACTUAL LAUNCH GIVEAWAY

To celebrate my launch, I am going to be giving away a ton of physical prints. When I went looking for my old stock to see if it was worth setting a new (paid) storefront up, I realised I had way more old work in storage than I thought. This will be announced in its own right on Monday, but this is why I've been hinting you should go follow my Patreon.

On April 1st, I will pick 8 random patrons (from across all tiers including non-paying followers!) and mail them a bundle of assorted prints and postcards. The prize pool includes A3 and A4 posters, packs of A6 postcards, and printed minicomics that I've previously sold for up to £12 each.

You don't have to be a paying subscriber to enter - this is strictly no-purchase necessary. It is purely and entirely a celebration of the concept of GIVING ART AWAY FOR FREE.

3. PORN, YOU PERVERTS

Because I still have to pay to stay alive, I am going to be subsidising all this free art with the introduction of Fuck You Fridays. Starting from March 29th, I will drop a new 18+ short story on the last Friday of every month, over on itch.io (yes I know my page is desolate right now, don't worry I'll get there).

The first edition, Go Fuck Yourself, is about, well - telling your boss where to stick it. Julia has had it with her millionaire man-child manager, and is just about ready to let him know what she really thinks. It's a short and steamy 5k words, with a gorgeous cover illustration by @taylor-titmouse, and you can pick it up for $3 starting from March 29th.

4. ANOTHER BIG SURPRISE

I'm keeping this one under wraps for now, but April 1st will also play host to one more (FREE) launch. If you've been following me for a long time, you might remember the other significance of this date (no not April Fool's day, though that is certainly thematically relevant to this entire effort). That's all I'll say right now. Watch this space.

tl;dr: I'm sick of paywalls and career ladders. I'm literally putting my money where my mouth is. More free art for everyone and I'm not kidding around!!!

#announcement #please reblog let's make this HAPPEN

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7grandmel · 29 days

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Todays rip: 01/05/2024

super mario 64 but it's in the buddy holly soundfont

Season 8 No Album Release (Read More)

Ripper Unknown

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So. It's been a month now. Has it all settled yet? Have we had the time to let SiIvaGunner's April Fools 2024 event sink in, 30 days later? Speaking personally, I don't believe I have yet. Visions of Gegagedigedagedago, Pomny (digital circus), Boykisser, Brainless Kitty and all of my other favorite memes continue to haunt me to this very day - I see one of the events' rips in my recommended, and in the blink of an eye five hours will have passed. I cannot be anything but amazed at the surgical precision that the SiIva team captured the phenomena of online internet brainrot with during this event, spanning the whole range of severity levels from bad to worse. super mario 64 but it's in the buddy holly soundfont was certainly not the worst it got - yet it embodies everything the event sought to achieve through it's title alone.

But, right, the event - you'll have noticed right away that everything about the above-linked video's metadata is completely awry from typical SiIvaGunner videos. No attempt at a bait-and-switch, completely different video description, not even a thumbnail of the game used...and what the fuck is the "Buddy Holly Soundfont"???? What's going on here? Well, a lot of these traits may seem familiar to you if you've been on other corners of YouTube in the last few years - like I mentioned briefly back in we are number one but with outdated memes over it, there's been a trend in how non-SiIva audio edits are presented on YouTube as of late. There's an algorithm to appease now, after all - surprises and ambiguity only serve to ward off potential new listeners! After the explosive popularity of some of these, particularly during 2023 with videos like Nirvana's Nevermind but with the SM64 soundfont, they began feeling inescapable - often times sounding pretty low-effort to boot. I don't intend to shame anyone who's made these videos or anyone who enjoys them, of course, but...through how hard they aim to appease the algorithm that be, its difficult not to see these videos as attention-seeking first, and as creative endeavors second.

Which then brings us back to SiIvaGunner. Eight years in, and the channel's way of presenting its videos has remained thoroughly consistent, rain or shine - content in charting its own course. Narratively, this is actually playing to the channel's thematic core, something enforced all the way back in The Reboot story of Season 1, and that continues to be relevant over the years through rips like NIGHTMARESCAPE 〜Unrestrained HyperCam 2〜 (Final Boss Phase 2), and indeed through this very April Fools event. That core is simple: To never conform, to never restrict, to let the channel's team of artist continue doing what they love purely for love's sake, rather than to appease a crowd or a system. Throughout this April Fools day event, then, it was as if we were shown the twisted view on that core, the channel's rippers following the opposite creed - clickbaity titles and thumbnails, no core theme, often even lacking any regard for the tracks being remixed - several times the Wii Shop Channel theme was simply called "The Wii Theme", and of course the very notion of games having "soundfonts" is something that's woefully misinformed to begin with. Opening the entire event with Buddy Holly by Weezer but in the Mario 64 Soundfont set the stage perfectly - after all, what game more overused in "soundfont" edits than Super Mario 64, what album more trendy to playfully make fun of in 2024 than Weezer's Blue album, and what song from said album is more memed than its hit single, Buddy Holly?

Except, of course, this whole thing went one layer deeper. Throughout the four months that the season has been running for thus far, Season 8's running theme above all else has been pure silliness - everything from a Justin Bieber takeover, to an MLG day, to the currently-ongoing SpongeBob day embodies that theme perfectly. And at the helm of it all sits the Joke-Explainer 7000, the current in-universe manager of the channel. Her name doesn't lie: as we saw back in Joke-Explainer™ 7000 Fusion Collab, she do be Explaining the Jokes, and that was initially assumed to be the bit of this very April Fools bit, the titles like super mario 64 but it's in the buddy holly soundfont explaining the jokes of the event immediately. But forget not the point of April Fools as a holiday - to deceive. Indeed, though the titles suggest that the team are spending the day just explaining the joke of every rip uploaded, they're in reality just spoiling the supposed "premise". Listen to any one of them yourself, and you'll be given a bait-and-switch surprise which completely transforms the rip of choice. And as the day went on, these surprises only grew stranger and stranger...

SiIvaGunner's April Fools events have an incredible track record, as I've hopefully made clear in Our Sweet Parsley and Your Best Nightmario - but I think I can safely say this year's bit was at least the FUNNIEST one of them all. Every minute of the day felt like slipping deeper into insanity, made all the more clear the moment super mario 64 but it's in the buddy holly soundfont was uploaded - in a matter of hours, the event had gone from making fun of low-effort soundfont edits that very much DO exist on YouTube, to completely making up an entirely new tier of slop through the very idea of a "Buddy Holly Soundfont". In case it needs to be explained, "soundfonts" are used to refer to video games using sequenced music, wherein individual instruments are played note-by-note through data sent by the game, rather than being streamed from a recording - it is IMPOSSIBLE to derive a "soundfont" from songs like Buddy Holly, played on live instruments and saved as masters back in the 90s. That is the gag that super mario 64 but it's in the buddy holly soundfont is built on - the "instruments" used to recreate Bob-Omb Battlefield from Super Mario 64 are intentionally low-quality snippets taken from Buddy Holly, used just the same as Super Mario 64's sequenced instruments are used within soundfont edits.

The end result feels like getting splashed with cold water at every part of listening. Rivers' repeating "Whut" voiceline being used as the main melody for the first 40 seconds, for instance, is the kind of obviously "wrong" thing one would never seriously do in this sort of arrangement, yet it only serves to add to the joke here, of just how far we've fallen so deep into the event. The tinny guitar shredding, the low-effort thumbnail edit, the vocals suddenly being added onto the track, the bass being far deeper in the mix than it reasonably should be...it's an experience to behold, and just as you're letting it all sink in, the vocals are suddenly pitch-shifted to the quintessential SiIva meme, Grand Dad himself The Flintstones - its like the rip is poking fun at your misery, as to remind you that this IS indeed still SiIvaGunner, the bit is still going, you are merely along for SiIva's wild ride.

The entire event was RELENTLESSLY funny to see unfold from every angle. Be it experiencing every rip as it was uploaded, or seeing the comments' reactions to the gradual spiral of rot we were being taken on, or most importantly - realizing just how much fun the team must've still had finding ways to subvert expectations at every turn. Season 8 has been an absolute blast so far, and I cannot wait to see where its patented silliness takes us next - even if it'll be hard to surpass the shit we saw on this day, and the absolute state of things that super mario 64 but it's in the buddy holly soundfont represents. Truly one of the SiIvaGunner rips of all time.

#todays siivagunner #season 8 #siivagunner #siiva #ripper unknown #tentative rip name #weezer

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hpysprkl · 1 month

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Spark's Art Commissions

Commisions are: OPEN

What I Draw

All Fallout, all the time. I've played every Fallout in existence (except that Tactics/BoS bullshit) and I love them all - yes, even 76. Fair warning: I'm less well-versed in Fallout 1 & 2, what with it having been a couple decades since I played either.

Interested in non-Fallout art? Doesn't hurt to ask.

Who I Draw

Your Fallout OCs and fave companions. As long as it's a character I can find enough reference for online, I'm good.

Looking for more examples of my work? Here they are.

Prices (USD)

More details on terms, what I will and won't draw, what I need from you, etc below the cut.

Payment is currently only available through PayPal. I'm looking into other payment options, such as Ko-Fi.

What I need from you

your faceclaim(s). If they're not someone I can easily google, I will need a few clear photos from different angles. Don't have a faceclaim for your OC yet? This is a great place to start looking

in-game screenshots are sometimes useful, so include those as well if they look anything like your OC. I will always prefer real human reference though, so please give me a faceclaim!

basic details: height, build, age, hair color/texture/style, eye color, identifying marks, etc etc etc. For companions, give me your headcanons on any details not provided in-game (or if you headcanon something differently), or I'll use my own if you don't have any

what outfit(s) they wear. If it's vanilla/Creation Club/Atomic Shop, just the in-game outfit names will usually do (i'll tell you if I need more)

any personality traits, background info, or quirks you want to share are absolutely GREAT and help me breathe a little more life into a character

if I'm drawing them with a companion, tell me a little about their dynamic

Will draw:

your Fallout OCs

their companion(s) (including ghouls)

weapons

some blood/gore/injury

sfw romantic content

Difficult areas:

curly hair - I'm trying, I'm learning, but it's harder and might take me longer

Super Mutants - haven't tried yet, but it can't be that hard

artistic nudity/pinups: I'm really out of practice, I make no guarantees

Won't draw:

anything racist/queerphobic/transphobic/bigoted/etc

minors

backgrounds. There's a reason this is a serparate, specialized job in animation and comic studios

nsfw romantic/sexual content (I don't have a problem with it, it's just way outside my wheelhouse. I'm learning.)

excessive blood/gore/injury (again, outside my wheelhouse)

creatures (same reason)

IMPORTANT STUFF

What you get

high-resolution digital art (A4/8x12" at 200dpi for busts, minimum of 12x12" at 200dpi for half body and up) suitable for printing for personal use only

If you'd like me to crop you an isolated closeup of a character for use as a profile pic, I'm happy to do so at no extra charge

my work always includes my signature watermark; you may not remove or modify it

you're not required to credit me if you share it on social media, but of course I very much appreciate it if you do, and a link back to my tumblr along with it will earn you my undying love and gratitude

What you DON'T get

the right to modify, redistribute, sell or in any way profit from the work or products derived from the work (you can share it on your socials or post it with your fanfic and that sort of thing, but you can't sell stuff or give things away with my art on it). If you are interested in licensing for prints, stickers, or any other digital or physical merchandise (even not-for-profit), please let me know so we can discuss licensing terms. The 'no redistribution' rule does include gifting. If you're interested in, for example, printing stickers with my art of your OC to hand out at comic con or something, please contact me.

copyright/intellectual property rights. It's still my original artwork. As such, I am free to modify and distribute it in any way I see fit, including for profit.

#hpysprkl draws #apple pencil mercenary #fallout #fanart #fallout 4 #fallout 3 #fallout new vegas #fallout 2 #fallout fanart #fallout art commissions #fallout commissions #commissions open #fallout 2 fanart #fallout 3 fanart #fallout nv fanart #fallout 76 #fallout 4 fanart #fallout 76 fanart

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fanghaunt · 9 months

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Hey! I’m an artist who’s recently started drawing some furry art + is interested in starting furry commissions as I don’t have much reason to draw furry characters but they r so much fun….

The trouble is, I’m really new to this space and don’t know where to start. I adore your art, so I thought I’d ask, what would you recommend for someone just starting out?

i’m not super good at advice so i’ll give my quick and dirty for both

Furry Art 🦊

practice drawing people (gesture drawings/portraits)

practice drawing animals

practice on paper occasionally too if you’re a digital artist. i actually do most of my practice on paper nowadays it gives my wrist a little break

if you see art online you like note what you like about it and incorporate some (not all) of those features/details into your own work and do this ad naseum with different influences. this is how your style naturally develops over time

have fun! furry art works best if you’re having fun yourself

Commissions 💸

make a carrd or link tree with all your links and info

keep a public queue to give your commissioners transparency and give yourself some accountability

when you’re just starting out honestly don’t take more than 1-2 comms at a time

do not give into temptation to price your art super super low to attract customers — you will burn out and it will not be fun for yourself or your customers

HOWEVER burnout/artblock can happen no matter what, it happens to everyone! if that does affect the time it takes to complete a comm, communicate directly with your commissioners about the delay. They will appreciate it!

and just being real in general, 95% furry artists cannot live off just being a freelance furry art without another job or serious money investment in a merch shop. the reason is personal art is much less profitable than commercial art. I myself have a full time job. So just keep that in the back of your mind

that’s basically all i have rn, but if you have any specific questions feel free to ask me in dms.

#ask #asks #every-eye-evermore

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julianplum · 11 months

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thought I'd upload a little process video of my latest piece! I've seen some tags from folks who were saying it looked digital even though they know it's not, so I wanted to show a little process so y'all could see how this painting came together!

also THANK YOU to everyone who reblogs work and leaves tags on it, it is free serotonin for artists to read what y'all think of our work and I love it so much!!!

I'll talk a lil more about my process under the cut, for anyone who's interested.

Step 1 is always research & what I call "get to know you" sketches. For this particular piece, I have a lot of nasturtiums in my garden, so I went and sat outside and sketched with neocolor crayons to get the shapes, colors, and vibes down.

Step 2 is to dive a little deeper into the details. I found references in my own plant & also online, and sketched out some more detailed flower and leaf shapes to understand how this plant works and what makes it feel like a nasturtium. I did my base color study at this point, too.

You can see some of these exact shapes repeated or elaborated on in the final piece! This was a really helpful part of the process.

Once I feel comfy with my subject material, I'll sketch out the final composition. This step REALLY helps me figure out how everything is going to flow and land on the final page. Composition and layout is that secret thing that takes your piece from a study to an illustration. I'm making conscious choices here about which way I want your eye to move in the piece, where my focal points are, where I'm leaving white space (or black space, in this case!) and where I'm putting leaves, flowers, and critters.

As you can see this isn't final, and I made some changes particularly to that middle-top section in the final because it wasn't flowing right on the page, but this is what I worked off of to get:

Some folks use lightboxes and trace their final sketch onto the page to get clean lines. I like to keep the looseness of a sketch by just drawing (and erasing!) onto my final paper. I used Arches Hot Press paper and a light green colored pencil here, and the great thing about nice watercolor paper is that you can erase into it and not hurt the grain. Obviously don't go too hard, but it's pretty forgiving!

Once I have my final sketch down, I'll usually block in my important shapes first, hence why I started with the leaves, then lay down textures and other colors, add final details, and then in this case I added the black background last, which was terrifying. I took a lot of pictures just before blocking in the background in case I messed it up!

Anyway I hope that's interesting to someone, it's probably way too wordy and granular but I love talking about this stuff and it's always really helpful for me to peek into folks' processes, so! If you've made it this far, keep an eye out for this piece to pop into my Etsy shop in a couple weeks 👀

#my art #process #studies #art process #my art process #behind the scenes #sketchbook

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noircartoons · 4 months

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Bauhaus, 1920 vintage poster

Ofélia SQ @abstract-mind

It was 2AM, yet i found myself looking at products with discount in the abyss that is online shopping. An addicting desire to find a decoration for our wall, one just for myself. Even if i have to share this wall with four people—this small corner, this painting, is mine.

I found a poster i had not seen in quite some time. The poster did not credit an artist, it only said "Bauhaus 1920 vintage poster". The art was clearly done digitally, to be mass produced and sold online effortlessly.

I found myself...drawn towards those posters. They were pretty, yes—but not in the way a flower is pretty. In the way a siren song is pretty. I was never one to fall for sirens myself, i have few desires to fill me with such carnal instincts to seek for it at all costs once under a spell, the feeling of it being so close you could dig your canines into it's neck is enough to speed any man's heart.

That was not what i felt, no. It was a whisper, almost. I was unsure what had drawn me in. I could see beautiful colors and lines without the desire to buy them, what is different about this one? It was simple enough and i knew enough techniques that i could repaint it myself, but it was not enough, it would have flaws—i needed the one they sold. The one forever frozen in this A3 paper that would either catch dust in my wall or be forever locked inside it's plastic bag, gasping for air as no treasure has ever asked to become a treasure.

I pondered more over my strange feelings, if it could be remade and did not impress me that much, what made me feel this way? Why could no other poster strike my attention like this one? Why did i feel incomplete without it?

A friend of mine, an anarchist at heart, would call it blantant consumerism. A hole barely disguised with a carpet of leaves, only waiting for me to get distracted. Yes, i understood his reasoning, but i was far too inteligent to be compared to such a foolish act! Yet, my brain failed to provide me with any other results,

for such a simple question none the less; "Why do i like this?"

I look at the corner of our room. It has several canvases, some unfinished, some white, some complete. My piece is there, as well. The only piece i had ever produced: A painting inspired by these posters, abstract and with limited colors, though the materials were what shined. A patchwork of handmade canvas fabrics, glued in several spots, barely connecting, over a plane piece of paraná paper. Behind the paper, i had painted and glued some cheap thin foam that was used as a pizza plate under the store bought pizza we cooked. My anarchist friend is the one known for recycling, yet when i broke that foam to throw it out, I found it beautiful.

That was my first and only painting. I struggled to paint since, despite wanting to. When i look at these cheap, consumerist posters, it's my art that i see. Is that what drawns me in?

When my anarchist friend began volunteering in an art gallery, i found that people tended to like art that they could see themselves in. My friend had very intense emotions despite his calm demeanor, his lines were shaken and blurred and sketchy. He refused to draw otherwise. He refused to draw prettier, or more convenient. He enjoyed a canvas that was too small, and other that was taller then him. He enjoyed throwing his ink on the canvas to the point he always had to shower after a painting to get the nankin off of his hands and thighs.

I believe my fascination with him...would be how strongly he carries himself. He is no shadow, the sun competes with him for attention. I do not need such futile things, no. I do not need to be remembered, or known. Yet, when we're in an exposition together, he photographs everything with so much passion, he sees everything with so much beauty, he gives all of his body to his paintings to the point i wouldn't be surprised if he covered himself in paint and rolled over a canvas.

I believe...he is a better poet than me, although visually. He gets a good part of the wall for his art. I only made my only painting, that once it had dried the first thing i did was change completely its color palette and repaint it. When i was in the art gallery with him, all i could find where things i'd do differently, or feel nothing at all. I fear my love of art is not enough to melt my dried heart into proper ink to finish writing this poem.

It is 2:30, and i have yet to find out why i love those cheap Bahaus posters, made specifically to sell. I believe, on one hand, i understand being superficial to better sell yourself. It is all i know how to do. On the other, there's a beauty in the abstract, on not needing to be understood. Perhaps it is just a pretty poster with lines that overlap and find each other, or sharp black and white pinaccles against a burning red sky. Perhaps it is just a red square against a cream colored background. There is no texture and no technique, it is a commercial design over a painting. There are much better abstract paintings over there, with fantastic techniques. Yet—this is the one i'm drawn towards. There is nothing special about it besides it's superficial beauty, but perhaps i can find a beauty on it if i seek hard enough. And perhaps, i will want to seek that beauty on myself, as well.

#poetry #poem #ofélia.txt

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renstrapp · 6 months

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About experimenting as an artist

A few charms I've made~ I don't take charms to conventions these days. I don't like transporting them, and finding a place to store them at home is tricky. So they're all online! And won't be restocked!

When I started my career as an artist, I just jumped right into experimenting with a little bit of everything... shirts, enamel pins, prints, zines, stickers, buttons, and charms. I wanted to see what kind of artist I would become, what sort of materials would stick with me and bring out the best in me. I feel like I made a lot of mistakes-- not reading the instructions on manufacturer's websites, not working in CMYK, not understanding the process and how things change when they go from idea to digital drawing to tangible object. But experimentation and perceived failure is part of the learning and growing process. And it was all worthwhile.

And you know what else? People still liked my experimental first attempts. If you're one of those people, thank you sincerely. That kind of love and support helped me keep going! And what else? I love my experiments. I love my enamel pins, my charms.

There may come a day when I get back into making things like this again. It would be really cool to implement everything I've learned! My girlfriend just started making washi tape... now there's an idea.

You can get these charms and everything else in my shop for 20% off until the end of the month. The password is cozymaxing <3

#acrylic charms #charms

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dcpridefanzine · 4 months

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Creator Spotlight || Raven/ Lena Gantner @ravendraculina

Raven has been an amazing and talented addition to our team. One of the first collaborators to join up, they have brought and incredible and unique talent to the table with a truly inspiring interest in teamwork.

Lena Gatner (also known as Raven online) is an illustrator/Graphic Designer from a small town in America! With four years of experience as a digital illustrator and designer specializing in comic book art, they bring a spunky and passionate approach to their work. Their designs are quirky, fun, and beautiful, with their bright, colorful, and out-of-this-world aesthetics. Proficient in various illustration techniques, both digital and traditional, they have an incredible ability to conceptualize and bring imaginative ideas to life.

So who are you, Lena? Tell us a bit about yourself!

I am a recent graduate from Uni and have been an active member of my QSA (queer straight alliance) Club as the event coordinator. I was in leadership during the Hight of covid and towards the end when the slate of hate within my state was in full effect. I worked hard to keep the queer community in my area safe and be able to participate in radical events! I reconnected the club with local queer community such as the sex shop and the local countship! Creating a strong foundation for future success and strength within the club no matter what difficult event happens (Such as existing in a red state). I am both a member of a lgbtq+ community but also part of the autism spectrum. Not only has this shaped my life but also the work I create. I care deeply about activism and I am also a passion artist with a love of comics. Part of my studies was studying comic book textures and vintage styles. My proudest work is my senior thesis where I mimicked vintage comic book style. This will always be my proudest spread despite the critics!

That's amazing! What draws you to comics? How have they impacted you and/or your art?

My personal greatest inspiration since I was young, will always be Kevin Conroy. The Batman Animated series and Justice League animated will be the animation series that drew me into comics. Within comics exists people who fight for a better world no matter the obstacle. To be the change to bring the better world. These figures helped shaped the person who I am and leads me to a lot of comfort for when I feel weak. Kevin Conroy will always be a source of inspiration for my self on how media can impact others. He will always be my Batman, a symbol of Justice when you feel like you live in a world with none. Wonder woman will always be my Ambassador of Peace, bring peace to the world ridden with war and hate. While Superman will always be my symbol of Hope, to hope for something better.

Can you give us a little hint about what you're working on for the Pride Special?

I am working with amazing writer hankenstein for an incredible mini comic and illustrating a pin up page! The Comic will deal with three generations of queer characters coming together and fight baddies! These characters include cult classic The Shadow, Ghostmaker and the Ray! Three incredible characters in a incredible story. For my pin up page I wanted to draw two characters who mean a lot to me Tim Drake and Conner Kent. Referencing a classic interaction between them which fueled years of queer coding and left a lasting impact on queer comic book fans!

We'll give you a taste of this comic as well as other amazing stories and art in the upcoming weeks -- so stay tuned!! We are SO excited to have Raven on board and can't wait to show you more!

You can check out more of Raven's work here, and if you're just as excited to see their work, consider buying them a coffee!

#dc pride fan zine #dc pride #queer art #lgbtqia #queer #dc comics #dc zine #lgbt pride #dc pride special

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the-ocean-is-scary · 11 months

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I guess I never did one of these

And I keep seeing people doing them so I will, too.

This is an introduction post. Yep.

(I run @is-it-weezer-wednesday)

So hey y'all I'm AJ.

Call me whatever stupid nicknames you have.

They/them.

I wasn't going to put my sexuality on here (since I don't find it too important considering what i post here) but since it may come up in other things, I'm a lesbian.

Don't ask for my age, I am not comfortable sharing.

INFP

I do art sometimes

Everyone is welcome here as long as you're not a dick (dick in this situation: terf, homophobe, transphobe, ableist, pedophile, and the like)

Don't throw me into discourse, I will join if I want.

That being said, I have my own interests. If I like a show/book/movie/song artist/band that you don't like, please don't come after me. If I say something wrong regarding those things, I was probably just joking and didn't know what I was saying. Explain it to me.

^^^ Still don't be a dick about it. Being a dick about it will get you blocked.

Fandoms I'm in/Things I like

Warcross*

Legend trilogy/quadology**

The Young Elites

Little Shop of Horrors

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts

Homestuck***

Nimona (comic & movie)

She-Ra reboot

AJR

mxmtoon

Weezer****

The Orion Experience

IDKHow

Cavetown

girl in red

Tally Hall

Green Day

Splatoon :)

The Amazing Digital Circus

Backrooms (counting it on here because the above has made me even more interested)

Skyhunter

Likes

^ Mostly all of that but this list is more of a generalization

Show choir/choir

Theater

Books

Musicals

Music

Perler beads

Friends

Pickles

Boba

Singing/dancing

Dislikes

TERFs and queerphobes. Sexist/racist people. You know, the usual.

Those Walmart frosted sugar cookies.

Socks

Potatoes

Hobbies

Theater, show choir, choir etc.

Art

Reading!

Coming on here hoping to gain some serotonin today

Kicking my brother (lh)

There are more but that's about it. I'm a pretty chill person to talk to online*****. Few warnings: Homestuck is it's own warning. I'm kind of the band/choir/theater stereotype so please...be patient. Bye y'all.

*- I talk about Warcross too much. TOO MUCH. It's my favorite thing in the world! I will 100% answer any questions you have about it. I practically have both books memorized and every QNA answer drilled into my head. So please. Talk to me about it. And maybe get into it too! I'd love to have more Warcross fans to talk to!

**- I used to be pretty obsessed with Legend. I'm not as obsessed as I used to be, but I still love it!

***- Look. I'm sorry. But the fan art lured me in. I'm not as feral as I am with Warcross, so please don't be too alarmed. You'll find fan art on here and a few reblogs but that's about it. I've been reading this for like a year and a half.

****- I don't even know if this is ironic or not anymore. Genuinely. I have 16 hours worth of Weezer on my playlist. Be forewarned.

*****- IT. DEPENDS. Be forewarned.

#intro post

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panuccispizza · 6 months

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suffered and suffering from an incredible era of depression this year. here's my collected advice from 2023

- never smoke cigarettes and never vape. do not allow that into your life. you will only have one set of lungs, one trachea, and one immune system. there will never be another. take care of your physical body.

- substances will never make anything better, it numbs or distracts the present by letting you avoid the past. your future comes whether you want it to or not. substance abuse has only allowed my present to become my past and I have done nothing for my future. work on your future. every plan. everything. just fucking do it.

- no one should be allowed you 24/7, it's ok not to reply to people for hours. but make sure you do reply to them. do not let the messages pile up and do not wait more than 2 days.

- make friends. keep friends. water and nourish your friendships and relationships. you can be friends with people from work or school or whoever you meet. do not allow your fellow man to be a stranger, not everyone is here to hurt you and you are hurting no one by being nice. be yourself and love people

- journal. workout, yoga, exercise, dance, move your body repetitively in some way for a little while. drink water, get sunlight, spend 15 minutes outside every single fucking day, I don't care about your individualized situation where your allergic to the smell of fresh cut dandelions. stop being annoying online and treat your mental disorders. expose yourself to betterment. you can live in better.

- literally just talk to people about your needs no one knows what's wrong with you. no one will see that you are hurting when you purposely try to act like you're fine.

- do what makes you happy. algorithm is fake and trying to work with it will only cause you pain. you will never flourish. your audience means nothing when you purposely make content for them, and you may as well be buying followers or likes. do whatever you want to, within moral reason.

- it's ok if you don't want someone in your life. it's ok if you feel like someone has fucked up and you don't want that. it hurts to remove them, but to keep toxic or uncomfortable people in your life won't make your situation with them any better. rip the bandaid.

- reliving PTSD flashbacks looks like something completely different than what you think it does. maybe this is my own individual problem. I did not know what I was reliving for so much of my life has always been a flashback. since identifying them, I've been able to avoid them and avoid triggers.

- if you have autism then just be autistic. its embarrassing to unmask but you have to do it to live /your/ life. not the life you want people to perceive. you're not a character, you're not written, you're alive and human and complex. you will fuck up some times and it will be hard a lot of the time but literally allow yourself to rest. you will have bigger problems in the future if you allow the anxiety to stay in your body

- there is a solid part of life that does not change easily and there is a soft part of life that does. you're actions, while soft, will solidify. this is forming habits and routines. the solid part of your life will rot away if you do not support it with the soft. sometimes the hard is difficult to change because you live with other people present in the same world. do what you can, there is no changing them. they also have solid and soft parts of their life they need to work on as well.

- expand your knowledge. if you're solely a digital artist then pick up a new medium. if you solely write short fics then write a longer one, or a novel. read books. read physical literal books from your public library. learn about the environment around you. go to museums and national & state parks. visit towns you normally don't. visit shops. look for things outside your interests. learn about cultures outside your own. learn a language. if you do not know where to start, make a short list of things and roll dice to figure out what wikipedia-youtube rabbithole you need to go down.

love yourself.

#long post #sorry lol but this made me feel better ndjsjdjdhd remembering my love for life alwags helps #hopefully the 2024 list will include throwing my phone into the river and getting a flip phone

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themasterpostblog · 19 days

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Pencil/2D Animation Resources Masterpost

5/10/24:

Hello, I broke into my old account so I could make a little masterpost of resources I come across for learning pencil/2D animation. (Free or affordable classes, places to get tools, videos to give insider insight, etc.) I may not be able to get everything included, so if you think of something, you can reach out and suggest things to add! I will be updating this over time, with notes on when it was last recently updated. And maybe I'll end up giving the old blog a refresh too. I likely won't be making new masterposts outside of this one any time soon, nor updating any old ones. It's been SEVERAL years, and the internet is a different place. I would assume most of the old links are out of date by now, unfortunately. I hope that this list is helpful to you as well, and if I'm incorrect in anything I list, I'm learning too! So please be patient with me and feel free to reach out with a correction. It's not finished yet, but Tumblr deletes my posts before I finish them, so I'm starting with posting the skeleton and slowly updating this)

Find a Community to Learn From!

(recommended groups to lurk/join/make connections and ask questions)

What Tools Do I Need?

PDF Guide to Animation Desks, as written by David Nethry

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Where Do I Get Tools?

(Places where you can buy art supplies, software, etc)

Cartoon Supplies

(Online seller who carries Ingram Bond paper, lightboxes, storyboard pads, blank cels, etc. See also: Lightfoot LTD, which is identical in every way to Cartoon Supplies and for the life of me I'm not sure the difference, though both are equally recommended along side each other.)

Jet Pens

(Ah... I love window-shopping this site. If you love stationary like I do, you'll be on this site for hours adding things to your cart... and inevitably removing them because it's not feasible to spend hundreds on pens and sticky-note pads.)

Dickblick

(I've found they have good prices on name brands, but I haven't purchased from them yet. Often, I'm too overwhelmed by all the choices.)

Improve Your Art/Learn the Basics!

(anatomy classes, starter tools, etc)

Aaron Blaise (Co-Director of Brother Bear)'s Online Classes

He runs very good deals on the classes occasional, but you can also do a year's access to all classes and keep what you download, which is very useful! They're short, quick lessons, and tend to veer into more "helpful tips" than teaching, from what I've personally noticed, but it's well worth the price if you get them at a good deal!

Inside Look at the Industry -- aka: the Special Features:

(behind the scenes stuff, etc)

Books are more useful than you might think!

(Richard Williams Animator's Survival Toolkit, etc) (check out gently used copies of these books on Thriftbooks for a good deal!)

Nifty Free Resources

(Things like height charts, references, color wheels, blog posts, videos, etc)

What Artists Can Learn From Aladdin's Incredible Color by J. Holt [VIDEO]

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The Art of Color Theory: Guide for Animators, Designers, and Artists (Animator Artist Life)

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Free software!

GIMP

(A classic, GIMP is an old friend of mine. The first software I downloaded for art, I used to use it almost entirely to create animated GIFs for the Warrior Cat forums. Ah, how time has passed. Nowadays I can't even remember how to animate a GIF on there, but such is life. I still use it to this day for digital art, even having Corel Painter. Before GIMP, I animated the old fashioned way -- MS paint and Windows Movie Maker. With determination, I scripted and animated a handful of Warrior Cat characters frame by frame. Each frame of Hollyleaf or whoever it was blinking was the likely source of death for our old computer, may she rest in peace.)

Storyboarder

(Storyboarder is a free software with which you can use to create professional and clean storyboards. It also provides printable storyboard templates so you can do you work traditionally and re-upload it easily into the software! It also works with Wacom tablets. Check it out! It's actually super cool.)

Pencil 2D

(A free, open source software. Simplistic design, switch between raster and vector, and best of all, again, it's free. I haven't used this one much yet, but I've seen it positively talked about by many! I'll update with more research when I have the chance.)

Krita

(I haven't used this one yet, so I can't speak on it either! But it's going on the list so I can come back and research it later. My poor laptop is not going to handle this many downloads lol.)

OpenToonz

(I also haven't tried this, but see above, haha.)

Blender - Grease Pencil

(Blender is well known for 3D animation, but they added a 2D feature called Grease Pencil as well.)

WriterDuet

(Free for up to 3 projects, very simple, but upgrades to a $10 a month plan, which is... eh, I'll keep my Scrivener for now. I used to write scripts in Microsoft Word or the Notepad on PC back in the day, I don't think I personally need the fancy features.)

Trelby

(A free screenwriting software, very basic and simple, good for beginners.)

Keep an eye out for

(Humblebundle occasionally does software deals -- a good art bundle at a discount can give you an easy start!)

#animation #wip #animation resources #art resources #free software #software resources #art tools #animation tools #how to #how to art #how to animate #animators on tumblr #2d animator #animation masterpost #masterpost #masterposts

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blueberry-lemon · 2 years

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[blog thoughts] artists can't catch a break lately

The past 12 months have not been a fun time for professional artists. Whether you're working as a freelancer or trying to get your portfolio out there for employers, every few months seems to bring a new infuriating obstacle for your future career.

Let's review the past year:

1. Ever-shifting tweaks to social media algorithms that are opaque and seem to punish posts that link to to external sites (stores, crowdfunding).

2. An attempt by crypto-bros to lure artists (and consumers) into commoditizing art into crypto tokens that exist solely to fluctuate in value and be flipped for profit.

3. The emergence of popular AI-powered art generators that learn by being fed hundreds of samples of stolen artwork. People found them hilarious at first (DALL-E memes) but they're quickly getting much, much better and are being used to intentionally emulate living artists.

4. Massive layoffs and cancellations for various TV animation studios as CEOs struggle to see streaming services as profitable.

5. Major social media platforms, which have become integral to making a living as a freelancer, being completely sabotaged by the decision-making of their owners. Notable with Instagram pivoting hard to short-form video, but now even more evident with the crumbling in trust at Twitter.

I think it is very easy for people who are outside of this world to shrug it off. Success on social media isn't a human right, obviously, and people "got by just fine" before these platforms existed. But let's be real, that's not gonna cut it.

The world of art, design, crafts, and independent work is much more competitive now than it ever was. Yeah, maybe a local freelancer in your town used to stand a chance selling their work for the holidays in 1998, but now every creator is competing with Amazon, Etsy, Target, and every other site and service that has online shopping and delivery. Consumers are, naturally, swayed by convenience. It's much easier to One-Click buy a print or pillow on Amazon than to even bother seeing what freelance artists have for sale.

It's also a constant competition for attention.

Yeah, your webcomic might have done pretty well in 2004 with a Paypal Donate button on its website and a few links of creator friends who share your affiliate link. Now, you're fighting in a sea of thousands of comics. Even worse, you're not just competing with fellow webcomics. You're competing with Marvel and DC's digital comic apps, you're competing against Netflix and every other streaming service, and you're competing with TikTok, Instagram, memes, video games, everything a person could be doing with their free time.

There's really only like three ways you can succeed as a freelance creator these days.

1. Get funded or supported by some sort of person or group or publisher who has wealth to spend.

2. Amass as many followers and views as possible.

3. Cultivate a small subset of your following that is passionate enough to be willing to spend money on you.

And these things are really not easy. If Twitter folds as a company (or becomes nearly unusable) it'll be even harder. Tumblr allows for virality, but doesn't allow for as much ownership over your posts or for easy networking and socializing with your peers. Cohost implicitly discourages virality for a more personal blog. Instagram has strict rules about content (must be image or video) and strict rules about linking to external sites. TikTok and Youtube, obviously, require video-producing and video-editing.

This doesn't mean hope is lost. This doesn't mean that we should give into despair.

It just means that we need to adapt. We need to post across multiple platforms, and tweak how we post to fit the culture of that platform. We need to stand against art theft and art as a speculative financial asset.

Most importantly, we need to lift each other up. When you love someone's work, let them know. Let the world know. If you've got money to spare, check out your favorite creators' Patreons or digital tip jars.

We don't know if we can depend on the virality of massive platforms anymore. We might return to the old, fragmented web, like boats pushed to distant islands. We'll need to take things into our own hands.

Make art, make rent, help others do the same.

#blog #blog thoughts #blogofkylelab

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fangomusic · 1 year

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Starting a Music Collection.

Starting a music collection is a great way to curate your own personal library of your favorite songs, artists, and albums. Whether you prefer physical copies like vinyl records, CDs, or cassettes, or digital copies on your computer or mobile device, there are a few key steps you can follow to start building your music collection.

Determine Your Budget

The first step in starting a music collection is to decide on a budget. How much money are you willing to spend on acquiring music? If you're starting from scratch, it's a good idea to set a budget that will allow you to purchase a few key albums or artists you really love. As your collection grows, you can always adjust your budget accordingly.

Decide on a Format

The next step is to decide on the format you want to collect. Physical formats like vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes offer a tangible and often nostalgic experience, while digital formats like MP3s and streaming services offer convenience and flexibility. Consider what format you prefer, and how you plan to listen to your music collection.

Identify Your Favorite Artists and Genres

Think about the music you already love and the artists and genres you want to explore further. This will help you focus your collection and make informed decisions about which albums to purchase. It's also a good idea to explore new artists and genres that you may not be familiar with, to broaden your musical horizons.

Research and Compare Prices

Before you start buying albums, take some time to research and compare prices. Check online marketplaces, record stores, and music shops to see what prices are reasonable for the albums you want to add to your collection. Don't forget to consider shipping costs if you're buying online.

Buy Albums and Build Your Collection

Once you've done your research and identified the albums and artists you want to collect, start buying and building your music collection. Remember to stick to your budget and focus on the albums and artists that are most important to you. As your collection grows, you can start exploring new artists and genres and expanding your musical horizons.

Store and Organize Your Collection

As you acquire more albums, it's important to store and organize your collection properly. If you're collecting physical formats like vinyl records, invest in proper storage solutions like record crates or shelving. For digital formats, use software like iTunes or Google Play to organize your music and create playlists for easy listening.

Starting a music collection can be a fun and rewarding hobby that allows you to explore new artists and genres while curating your own personal library of music. By following these simple steps, you can start building your music collection today and enjoy the benefits of great music for years to come.

#my music #great album #musiclover #music #collection #music collection #vinyl collector #cassette collection #cd collection #cd collector #mp3s collection

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drinkt0forget · 1 year

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Printable Wall Art for Your Home

Hello, lovely art enthusiasts! I'm Tina, your friendly British art blogger, and today, we'll dive into the world of printable wall art. As a digital artist myself, I can't tell you how much it warms my heart to know that people from all corners of the globe enjoy and purchase my art. It truly motivates me to keep creating beautiful digital paintings.

A. Introduce the concept of printable wall art

Printable wall art is a modern, convenient, and affordable way to decorate your home with stunning designs. Instead of purchasing a physical print, you receive a high-quality digital file that you can print at home, at a local print shop, or through an online service like Etsy or Society6. This format allows for flexibility in size, material, and framing, making it an ideal solution for art lovers and collectors like us.

B. Explain the versatility and convenience of digital art prints

One of the many reasons I adore digital art prints is their versatility. You can print the same design in various sizes or materials, making it perfect for experimenting with different looks in your home. Plus, there's no need to wait for shipping; just download, print, and you're all set!

C. Describe the appeal of watercolor art in modern wall decor

Watercolor art has a unique charm that's perfect for modern wall decor. It's soft, delicate, and brimming with personality. The transparency and fluidity of watercolor paintings add depth and texture to your walls, creating a captivating focal point. The best part? You can find a vast array of watercolor printable wall art designs to suit your taste, from abstract and minimalist to botanical and coastal themes. So, let's explore some of these styles, shall we?

Exploring Different Styles of Watercolor Printable Wall Art

A. Abstract art and its unique charm

Abstract watercolor art has a way of sparking curiosity and igniting the imagination. The colors blend and dance together, creating unexpected shapes and patterns. It's a brilliant way to add a touch of mystery and artistic flair to your home. And, I must admit, there's something quite therapeutic about gazing at an abstract piece while sipping a cup of tea. Pro tip: Check out Coloristar for some stunning abstract watercolor designs.

B. Minimalist art for a clean, modern aesthetic

For those who crave simplicity, minimalist watercolor art is the way to go. These designs often feature a limited color palette, clean lines, and plenty of negative space. The result is an uncluttered, elegant look that complements a modern aesthetic. Minimalist watercolor art is like a breath of fresh air, and I can't help but feel a sense of calm when I see it on my walls.

C. Botanical prints for nature lovers

If you're anything like me, you can't resist the beauty of nature. Watercolor botanical prints capture the essence of flowers, leaves, and plants, bringing the outdoors into your home. The soft colors and delicate brushstrokes evoke a sense of serenity and wonder, perfect for creating a calming atmosphere. I highly recommend exploring the botanical collection at The Color of Love Club for some truly enchanting pieces.

Popular Themes in Watercolor Printable Wall Art

A. Printable quotes for motivation and inspiration

Who doesn't love a good quote to uplift our spirits and motivate us? Printable watercolor quotes are a fabulous way to add a touch of inspiration to your walls. These designs often feature beautiful typography, combined with lovely watercolor elements to create a visually stunning piece. Hang them in your home office, bedroom, or living area to remind you of your favorite sayings and keep you focused on your goals.

Some popular quote themes include:

Inspirational sayings

Love and friendship

Humorous and witty quotes

Famous quotes from literature or movies

B. Kitchen wall art to spice up your cooking space

Our kitchens are the heart of the home, and what better way to add some zest to this space than with watercolor printable wall art? Kitchen-themed prints are not only fun and colorful but also functional. They can serve as reminders for cooking measurements or feature mouthwatering illustrations of your favorite recipes.

Here are some delicious ideas for kitchen wall art:

Whimsical illustrations of fruits and vegetables

Watercolor recipe cards

Charming coffee or tea-themed prints

Artwork featuring kitchen utensils or appliances

C. Nature-inspired designs for a calming atmosphere

Nature-inspired watercolor prints are perfect for creating a serene and calming environment in your home. The soothing colors and organic shapes found in nature art have a way of bringing tranquility to any space.

Consider these nature-inspired themes for your home:

Landscapes, such as forests, meadows, or lakes

Wildlife and animal art

Celestial themes, like the moon, stars, or sun

Water-themed art, including waterfalls, rivers, or raindrops

D. Architectural and cityscape prints for urban dwellers

For those who love the hustle and bustle of city life, architectural and cityscape watercolor prints are the way to go. These designs capture the essence of iconic buildings, bustling city streets, and historic landmarks, transporting you to your favorite urban environments.

Some popular architectural and cityscape themes include:

Famous city skylines

Historic landmarks and monuments

Street scenes and cafes

Industrial and modern architecture

How to Choose the Perfect Watercolor Printable Wall Art for Your Home

Finding the ideal watercolor printable wall art for your home can be a delightful, yet sometimes overwhelming, experience. Fret not, lovely art aficionados! I'm here to guide you through the process of selecting the perfect piece to complement your space and personal style.

A. Consider your existing home decor style

Before diving into the vast ocean of watercolor printable wall art, take a moment to assess your current home decor style. This will help you narrow down your options and ensure the artwork you choose will harmonize with your existing furnishings and color schemes.

Here are some popular decor styles to consider:

Modern: Clean lines, minimalism, and neutral colors

Traditional: Classic, timeless designs with rich colors and patterns

Bohemian: Eclectic, free-spirited, and full of texture

Farmhouse: Rustic, cozy, and charming with natural elements

Coastal: Light, airy, and beach-inspired

B. Keep in mind the size and layout of your space

One of the perks of printable wall art is the flexibility to print your chosen design in various sizes. However, it's essential to consider the size and layout of your space when selecting your watercolor print.

Here are some tips to help you choose the right size:

Measure your wall space: Determine the dimensions of the area you'd like to fill, keeping in mind any nearby furniture or architectural features.

Visualize the layout: Use painter's tape or paper cutouts to mock up the size and arrangement of your artwork on the wall. This will give you a better idea of how the final result will look.

Be mindful of proportions: Consider the scale of your room and the surrounding furniture. Avoid choosing a piece that's too large for a small space or too small for a large room.

C. Choose designs that resonate with your personal taste

At the end of the day, the most important factor when selecting watercolor printable wall art is choosing a design that speaks to your heart. Art is deeply personal and subjective, so trust your instincts and select pieces that evoke positive emotions and resonate with your unique taste.

Here are some questions to ask yourself when selecting your watercolor print:

Does this piece make me feel happy, inspired, or calm?

Do the colors and style complement my existing decor?

Can I envision this artwork on my wall, and will I enjoy looking at it every day?

Creative ways to arrange art posters on your walls

When it comes to displaying your watercolor printable wall art, the arrangement is just as important as the art itself. Experimenting with different layouts can dramatically change the look and feel of your space.

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Here are some ideas for arranging your art prints:

Gallery wall: Mix and match different sizes, styles, and themes of art to create an eye-catching gallery wall. Start by laying out your prints on the floor to plan your arrangement before committing to hanging them.

Symmetrical grid: For a more orderly display, arrange your prints in a symmetrical grid pattern, with equal spacing between each piece.

Vertical or horizontal line: Showcase your art in a single vertical or horizontal line for a clean, modern look. This works particularly well in narrow spaces, such as hallways or above a bed or sofa.

C. Mixing and matching different styles and themes for a unique look

Don't be afraid to mix and match different styles, colors, and themes when displaying your watercolor printable wall art. Combining contrasting elements can create a visually stunning and one-of-a-kind look.

Here are some tips for mixing and matching your art:

Vary the sizes: Using a mix of small, medium, and large prints can add visual interest and depth to your arrangement.

Unify through color: Choose prints with a shared color palette to create a cohesive look, even if the styles and themes are different.

Combine different themes: Mixing different themes, such as nature-inspired designs and architectural prints, can create an eclectic and personalized display.

Benefits of Choosing Printable Wall Art

Embracing the world of printable wall art is not only a fabulous way to express your creativity but also offers numerous advantages over traditional art pieces. In this section, we'll explore the benefits of selecting printable wall art, such as affordability, personalization, and easy updates for seasonal or mood changes.

A. Affordability and accessibility

One of the most appealing aspects of printable wall art is its affordability. Since you're purchasing digital files, there's no need to worry about shipping fees, and you can print the artwork at home or at a local print shop, making it a budget-friendly option for art lovers everywhere.

Here are some reasons why printable wall art is affordable and accessible:

No shipping costs: As digital files are sent via email or available for instant download, you'll save on shipping fees and potential customs charges.

Print on demand: You can choose when and where to print your art, giving you control over the final cost and allowing you to find the best deals on printing services.

No wait time: With instant access to your digital files, you can enjoy your new art immediately, without waiting for a package to arrive.

B. Endless options for personalization

Another incredible advantage of printable wall art is the ability to customize your prints. With numerous styles, themes, and sizes available, you can create a truly unique and personalized art collection.

Here are some ways to personalize your printable wall art:

Choose the size: Printable wall art allows you to print your chosen design in various sizes to fit your space perfectly.

Select the paper type: Experiment with different paper types, such as matte, glossy, or textured, to achieve the desired look for your artwork.

Customize the colors: Some artists offer color customization for their digital prints, enabling you to match the artwork to your home's color scheme.

Create a custom gallery wall: Mix and match different styles, themes, and sizes of printable wall art to design a gallery wall that reflects your personality and style.

C. Easy updates for seasonal or mood changes

We all love to refresh our spaces from time to time, and printable wall art makes it a breeze to update your decor with the changing seasons or your mood. With a few simple clicks, you can swap out your artwork for something fresh and new.

Here's how printable wall art makes updating your space easy:

Seasonal changes: Embrace the colors and themes of each season by switching out your printable wall art to create a festive atmosphere.

Mood shifts: If you're feeling inspired, energized, or in need of a change, you can easily update your wall art to reflect your current mood.

Redecorating: As your tastes and preferences evolve, printable wall art allows you to effortlessly update your decor to suit your new style.

Conclusion

As we've journeyed together through the wonderful world of watercolor printable wall art, we've explored the diverse range of designs and styles available. From abstract art and minimalist creations to nature-inspired designs and architectural prints, there's something for every taste and preference.

Remember, lovely readers, that the key to a truly stunning art collection is to explore and experiment with different styles and themes. Don't be afraid to mix and match prints, try new color combinations, and venture outside of your comfort zone. Your home should be a reflection of your unique personality, and printable wall art offers endless opportunities to create a space that's truly your own.

In conclusion, watercolor printable wall art has the potential to transform any space into a beautiful, personalized haven. Embrace the world of digital art prints, and let your creativity and imagination run wild. Happy decorating, my fellow art lovers!

A. Recap the diverse range of watercolor printable wall art designs available

Throughout this article, we've discussed:

Abstract art and its unique charm

Minimalist art for a clean, modern aesthetic

Botanical prints for nature lovers

Nursery decor to create a soothing environment for little ones

Coastal art to bring the seaside into your home

Vintage prints for a nostalgic touch

Contemporary art for a bold statement

Printable quotes for motivation and inspiration

Kitchen wall art to spice up your cooking space

Nature-inspired designs for a calming atmosphere

Architectural and cityscape prints for urban dwellers

B. Encourage readers to explore and experiment with different styles and themes

By trying out different styles and themes, you can discover new favorites and create a dynamic, ever-evolving art collection. Keep an open mind, and don't be afraid to experiment with:

Varying sizes and layouts

Combining contrasting styles and themes

Unifying your prints through color or subject matter

C. Highlight the potential for printable wall art to transform any space into a beautiful, personalized haven

With its affordability, accessibility, and endless options for personalization, printable wall art has the power to:

Enhance your existing home decor

Reflect your personal taste and style

Create a welcoming, inspiring atmosphere in any room

As you continue to explore the world of watercolor printable wall art, remember that the most important thing is to have fun and let your personality shine through your display. May your walls be adorned with the colors, textures, and subjects that speak to your heart and soul.

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