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Hi ma'am, what environment works best for you to work in? Like time of day or specific place?

Hi and hello dear Anon, thanks for getting in touch with your question - I hope you're well! 🤗 Since your question might be interesting for everyone, I've taken some time to answer in depth. I hope it's useful for y'all!

🔽How I work best as a full-time artist🔽

Time/Schedule

I personally work best early in the day when my concentration and energy is at its highest.

Since I am prone to either ALWAYS work/draw or be exhausted from rushing myself, a good schedule is vital! Currently, I am in the process of figuring out a new, much more flexible schedule for myself, where certain days of the week are reserved for tasks with some flex days to switch things around if needed.

I like to start with admin tasks, which I find difficult, and work my way down until I can "just draw", which I find easiest.

Workplace/Set-Up

I work with a PC and drawing tablet set-up, so I am bound to my desk workplace-wise, but I would love to upgrade with a portable tablet so I can draw out in nature or in society.

I've surrounded my desk with things that inspire me: Plants, postcards, trinkets, you name it. This keeps my brain fresh and oftentimes gives me a boost to keep drawing.

My monitors are positioned high enough that I can see them well while sitting upright. Good posture is vital if you spend a lot of time working!

I now have my big Huion Kamvas tablet that has a display, so I need to remind myself to not be crouched over it all the time. I also pull up the artwork on my further-away monitor to check the overall composition and/or values, instead of drowning in details!

Health While Working

While drawing, music, documentaries or Let's Plays are vital to keep the overthinking at bay and to keep me in the flow!

WATER!! I can't stress enough how important it is to drink. Enough. Water. If I don't, that results in brain fog and art is no.

Sometimes I need to rest my eyes on something else than my WIP art - I usually keep my desktop wallpaper something calming and almost neutral (like a mist-covered lake or a mountain ridge) and just stare at it for a few moments.

I am mindful of my breaks, especially when drawing! I use a pomodoro timer to know when it's time for stretching my hands and for water breaks.

Snack breaks are also a good thing - I definitely recommend fruit (because of course!), nuts and dark chocolate. They help me stay energized without making me drowsy.

Process

I keep a very detailed To Do list to keep myself motivated and also to know where exactly in the art/project process I am. My brain can either be in admin mode or creative mode, not both.

If I feel blocked either artistically or energy wise, I try to do some personal sketches for at least ten minutes.

If I absolutely can't motivate myself to draw (due to energy levels or whatever reason), I honor that and see if I want to do something else, like learning Blender, learning more about the business side of the artist life - or maybe just take a breather and let myself be a human bean.

Some days, I like the challenge of sketching a new idea, some days I prefer the cozy and less creative task of doing outlines and shading of existing sketches. I now try to let myself do what I gravitate towards more and it pays off with me not feeling overwhelmed as easily. It's about just doing what you can most of the time.

When I'm done with a piece of artwork, I try my darndest to be very supportive and proud of myself. I take a longer break and return to look at the finished artwork, trying to name my favorite thing about it as well as something I can see needs more work.

Something I don't do YET but will do: Keeping a document with all the positive comments I receive. I think validation and acknowledgement are things that humans almost always enjoy and keeping a record of praise around is sure to motivate me at least a little.

And that's that! If any of you read to this point: Thank you very much, I hope you found my list useful! If you have any tips or tricks regarding drawing, staying motivated and in general doing a hecking survive as an arting individual, why not drop it in the comments for all to benefit from? Stay healthy and stay happy! Much love! 😊

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⚜️ ClassyfruitbASKet - Part 3 ⚜️

...And thus I return from my winter break/hibernation! 🎉 It's good to be back and start up the classybusiness again. I hope all of you fruits and friends have been doing well and had a good start to the new year! (Happy new year, you all got this, I believe in you!💛)

2022 will be filled with so many interesting projects, fanart for RE 8 (of course), more OCs, comics, maybe some other fandoms as well... it's going to be awesome - and I'm grateful for every one of you tagging along on this journey! 🤗

Let's start out with some spring cleaning in my Asks, something I've been neglecting terribly last year. But I shall make an effort to catch up! 💪😤 Let's go!

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First of all: Thank you so much for your sweet words, @naibselesbian - I'm grateful to have you around! You are VERY appreciated! Second of all: Oooooh, Donnalcina? 👀 You have me ✨ considering ✨. _______

Oh she most definitely is! And we don't want Alcina to get too comfortable, right? 😏 She will definitely make a return in time, I have a certain idea for a short comic lying around in the back of my mind... thanks for showing my OCs some love, anon! 💕 _______

Hi there anon, thank you so much for voicing your love for my art! 💕 I also appreciate you asking my permission first! As long as you don't crop out my watermark and give proper, easy to see credit, you can use my art for icons and headers. I will (for a certain special occasion later in the year) offer an icon and header pack on my KoFi, too!✨

Alcina and daughters

Good day to you, very relatable anon! Thank you so much for your kind words about my art, I appreciate it to no end! 💕 And I definitely agree that the improvement is pretty noticeable, especially with Alcina of course as she's the character I drew most!

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Aww, I am very glad that you love my art so much, dear anon! You don't even have to beg me, especially not for more Lady D and her girls. You will get your wish fulfilled, rest assured! I could never resist drawing our beloved Dimitrescu family for long.

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(The honey-sweet anon is referring to THIS artwork.) I am absolutely certain they would adore her! Bela would try to get her to help her out with her duties „Because bees are hardworking after all.“, Cassandra would go out of her way to protect her newest little sister „You can't EVER sting someone with your bees, you understand? They might die!“... and Dani would make SO many bee-puns. „You know, when I hug you, you're even prettier – because beeauty is in the eye of the bee-holder... and when I hug you, I am the bee-holder! Get it?“

Karla

Oh you darling anon, did you refer to me as „great one“ just now?! I'll have you know I'm a mere 5'6, I am a rather smol bean... 😳 But all jokes aside: You definitely will see her again! I for one enjoyed drawing Karla and I need more scruffy and badass ladies in my gallery, that's for sure. 💪

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Hi there, in-need-of-some-iron anon! Lady Heisenberg will make her return for sure, don't you worry a second about that! I will have a lot more comic-based content in this new year, so you'll see her AND you'll see her interact with the other Lords. Stay tuned, I have a LONG list of ideas! 🤭

Donna

Well, good day to you, Squintus-fan anon (you and your reasons are very valid!)... of course, you will be shown more Squintus in the future, he will definitely make an appearance in more wholesome, domestic Donna art. He's just part of the fam now. Also, the plushie would be a neat idea, I'd like to have about one-hundred.

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Hi there @aprilmulligan25 , thanks for reaching out and going out of your way to be SO polite and considerate! I would definitely love to draw our favourite dollmaker with her hair down, we all deserve and need to see that. Maybe in some soft, wholesome and vulnerable art of her and a maid? We shall see, time will tell! 😊 _______ And there we go, this concludes the newest installment of my ClassyfruitsbASKet. If you read through all of that until now: Thank you very much, I appreciate it! If I did not yet answer your ask, I will get to it during one of the next Mondays. Take care, everyone, and much love! Classy 💕

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ClassyfruitbASKet - Part 2

Hello and good day my friendos! 💕 Another week went by just like that *snips fingers * and I feel like my head is still stuck back in March.😅 But that means it is time for another episode of ClassyfruitbASKet and for another 10 asks about my art. So, if you’re curious about what I’m planning next or you just want to relax your brain while reading through my rambeling, you’re most welcome to stick around.  Let’s begin!

Ah yes, hello my dear Anon and Heisenberg-connoisseur! 😁 As far as I can tell from the amount of really well done Heisenberg art out there, you’re definitely not alone with your love for the dilf with the big... hammer. 😏 And of course, your preferences are always valid! 😘 Our favourite metal wielding, uno-having werewolf cowboy will definitely be featured in my art occasionally, but as I myself am a lesbean, my focus lies... elsewhere. 👀 But yes, AHEM! Thank you for the ask, moving on!

Hey there, totally different Anon! 👋😊 I suppose MC stands for maiden character? As far as that goes, no, I don’t yet have my own personal MC that I share on social media. I want to vary the appearances of the maidens as much as possible so that everyone can have a turn. So to speak. If you all decide you want to see my personal MC, I will gladly draw her sometime! Just let me know in the comments. 

Hello dear Anon #3, first of all, I’m SO happy that my art gives you life! I often read that my artwork is responsible for killing of some poor unsuspecting lesbeans, so it’s nice to not have another murder on my hands! 😋 Also I’m very grateful for getting you on the Donna and Miranda hype train! Welcome aboard! I will definitely draw some more Alcina x insert x Miranda content in the future because we all need that! 🥵 And yes, I’m including myself! Thanks for your question, don’t forget to stay hydrated! 💗

Hi shy bean #4, it’s good to see you! Thanks for getting in touch! I will choose 1 ask about commissions per installment until I finally get my act together and post a commission sheet. 😅 Currently I’m really full on commissions but PLEASE don’t let that deter you from DMing me on Tumblr or Instagram and I will still slot you in for when I’m open again. And of course, if you just want to stop by to say hello and chat, you’re all welcome to do that, as well. My DMs are open! 💕

Hi my silent warrior #5 and thank you SO much for your very valid question!  💛 🤍💜🖤 I think none of the RE women would mind an enby partner at all. If they love their partner, they love them for their heart and soul and everything that they are. They would cherish them all the same. 

Hello my friendo incognito #6, I agree VERY MUCH that Donna needs ALL the love and even more scenes with her and one or several of her ladies attending tea parties, picnics or something like that. Ahhhh, that would be the dream. 🤭

Good day to you, my masked stranger #7, I am always down for new inspiration for Lady D’s pets, but I can’t for the love of me find anything about brenat. So if you would take pity on me and explain some more in another ask or comment, that would be grand! Sorry, apparently I am a clueless grandma now! 😑😂

Hello my unnamed hero #8, thank you so much for your ask. That actually put an idea in my mind. I will definitely look into it and someday try to stream my painting process! 😊 I’m not really sure if people would find it so interesting to hear be waffle on about nothing while painting, but then again, at least I’m doing something productive while talking, right? If I ever can get ovar ze German agzent, I will do zat. Zank you for ze ask! 💖

Heya beautiful stranger #9, I love your mind and YES I need to draw more Donna and several of her maidens. I’m sure she collected quite a few of them. Maybe they live in a small cottage not far from the Beneviento estate? I mean, she needs ALL the love. And thank you so much for complimenting my art, I’m so glad you like how I draw her! 🖤

And you’re being last but certainly not least, mysterious guest #10! I did actually include a plus size woman with Donna I think, but I’m absolutely very inclined to draw even more voluptuous gals. And I’m super happy that my art gives you the happiness you deserve! 😘 _____ And there you have it, that’s it for this week’s ClassyfruitbASKet installment.  🍉 🍇 🍓 As always, thank you to EVERYONE who left a DM or ask for me. I’m still reading them all and I promise, sooner or later, I will get to YOUR ask. Yes you, the one reading this! (You should really drink a sip of water! Have you stretched?) Thank you very much for all of your support and each and every one of you that keeps commenting and getting in touch with me. I adore you all to bits and I’m looking forward to next Tuesday! Much love, Classy 

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ClassyfruitbASKet - Part 1

Hello, you lovely bunch! 😘 As the list of my asks keeps getting bigger, I wanted to come up with a solution to a) answer all of your lovely asks but b) keep it very lean and tidy so that my reactions don’t overpower my art.  Thank you ALL for leaving asks and praise in my inbox! 💕  I cherish each and every comment and ask a LOT. It keeps me going and my creative juices flowing. And I ask for your forgiveness for taking so long to react to them! (The RE8 ladies are greedy when it comes to my time and attention. 😅) Today, I will stick to questions and requests concerning my art for the first 10 asks. I’m sure that’s the part you’ll love to see the most. Please know that I read EVERY ask I get. So if I didn’t answer YOUR ask yet, just stick around until next Tuesday.

Thank you VERY MUCH for your love and support, Anon! And as well for the delicious idea of a tied up Lady D. I will definitely consider doing something similar for my Twitter at some point! 😋 I’m sure Mother Miranda would like to prove her superiority just like that. Much love to you and take care!

Hey Anon, thank you for getting in touch and requesting something so cute! In fact I plan to do all of the four Lords as chibis at some point! Because we all need that in our lives! 💕 So STAY TUNED and you shall recieve!

A very valid question, dear Anon! I try to switch it up and draw as many different pets for Lady D (and now Donna and sometime in the future maybe even Miranda), so that everyone gets their chance to daydream and relate. 💗 I’m unfortunately a very shy bean, so I’d not really be comfortable with sharing art that shows how I look irl. 🙈 Thank you for your ask! 😊

Thank you so much for your kind words and your love & support! 😍 I’m super glad you like my version of Alcina - I love to do our Tall Vampire Lady justice with my art. 💪😤 In response to your question concerning our best bratty werewolf dilf Heisenberg, I’m not opposed to drawing him (he can be seen in at least two artworks of mine that I can think of and he will make a comeback for a lot of my other projects) but as I’m a lesbean myself, my focus is definitely more on the beautiful ladies of RE8! 🤤 Thank you for getting in touch, Anon, and have an amazing day! 🌞

@drippykiddworld​, hi!! Thank you for sharing your idea with me! ✨ I hope you enjoyed my artwork with the three of our RE8 madames sharing a very willing sacrifice! 👌😌 And concerning me playing the game, I started out and went about as far as the Beneviento estate and then my time to play sadly ran out. I have been waiting to play desperately, I just can’t seem to find the time. 😅 But I’m not complaining, I LOVE spending my day drawing!

*snorts* Don’t mind if I do, Anon! 😂 I love your mind, keep up the good work!  👏

Hey there, @warmbloodinmarble​, thank you for sharing your awesome idea! I think Alcina would make a SPLENDID french woman to draw! 💕 I’ll keep this idea on my list and draw it as soon as possible! Have a nice day and take care of your creative mind!  😘

Very important question, my dear Anon! I’ll still have to set it up but some time in the future, you will be able to commission me via my Ko-Fi page. Until I get around to doing that, you’re free to contact me via DM on Tumblr or Instagram! See you there! 💕

Ugh, my heart!!! 😍  I would draw this in a HEARTBEAT, all Beauty and the Beast style. I NEED to do this. It really fits in with my plan to do more romantic artwork for Alcina and her pet(s). Thank you for blessing me with this idea, Anon, and have an amazing day! 😘

Hi Anon, thank you for getting in touch and asking your question! 😘  As stated before, I try to vary everything about Lady D’s pets frequently so that everyone can belong and project themselves into our favourite fandom. Definitely go for it, if you’re planning to make art for reader inserts! The world needs more daydream fuel! 😍😍 _____ And that concludes the first batch of our new installment ClassyfruitbASKet! 🍉 🍇 🍓 I hope you’ll find it interesting and if you have a question yourself, feel free to DM me or send me an ask.  I can’t thank you enough for all of your support and the insane amount of love I recieve from all of you on a daily basis! Thank you very much, I appreciate each and every one of you more than words could tell! 😍 See you next Tuesday! Much love, Classy

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⚜️ ClassyfruitbASKet - Part 4 ⚜️

Good evening/timezone to all of you! 🤗 Here we go again, another - uncharacteristically timely 😅 - edition of our classy Q&A. I hope to do this once a week with changing topics so you all get a chance to have your questions answered! Never be shy to ask me something, I love getting messages from you and I READ. THEM. ALL. 😳 Even if I need a LONG time to reply due to arting. You and your input are incredibly welcome and I appreciate every message, ask and like! ✨ Today's topics are: Mother Miranda and some personal questions/messages you sweethearts sent me! Let's-a go!

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Good evening to you too, @shaitanmachine2004 ! 😌 Why of COURSE we will see more of birb mom--... I mean Motheranda... I mean Mirander... I mean... Glory to her! 😬 In fact, I do have a sketch lying around for her that I haven't yet uploaded. I might be tempted to do so next week. 😉

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Thank you for asking about my fix-it comic and especially everyone's favourite birb mommy. 🥰 (Cue Alcina going: "Ohh Mother Miranda~") Of course Miranda will also get comfort in due time! You can look forward to the next pages for sure, if you want some soft, wholesome and a bit emotional moments. Stay tuned, dearest anon! 😘

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Hi there, birb-watching anon! Thank you so much for showing my version of Miranda some love! 😘 I adore the original design, too, but my love for middle-aged women went brrr and that was the resolut. 😆 And I agree, Miranda deserves all the love.

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Aw, shucks! 😳 You sure know how to compliment someone. I hope you slept well afterwards, you anonymous charmer! 🥰 (Also, nothing to regret here, you sweetheart!)

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Such an honour! Much power, such conduct! 😌 Honestly, classical music conductors accomplish pure magic (C'mon,they even have a wand!). 🧙 I don't think there's any I COULDN'T take this as a compliment! Thank you very much, incognito friend!

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So nice of you to ask, anon! (Although I don't recall which day I originally saw your ask on. 🤔) My days have been filled with relaxation and with the utter joy to return to the drawing board for you all, so I am happy as a clam! I hope it's as good a day for you! 😊

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No, YOU ALL are awesome!!! All jokes aside, thank you so much, I appreciate you all more than you could ever know! 😘 And my Classyfruit journey wouldn't be the same without all of you. So thank YOU and YOU are the awesomestestest... ✨

_______ Et voila, questions answered/reacted to, mischief managed, crops watered and skin cleared. As always, thank you all so much for sending in your questions and asks and reading until this point! You are my favourite fruits and friends. 🤗 I'll see you next Monday and in the meantime, you all got homework: Stay hydrated, stay warm, take care of yourself EXTRA well! Much love!💕 Classy

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