#pixel sprites and pesterquest

[twiinarmageddonss]

hmm i wonder what these random middleschoolers could possibly want

[weirdmageddon]

ur davejade posting has me Remembering and goddddd. theyre so good. thank u

i want to make a davejade analysis masterpost but the funniest thing with these asks is that theyre the ones that really prompt me to put my thoughts together in some direction and i ALWAYS find a new implication or connection to talk about. like while i’m writing the connections will just make themselves known. if i made a masterpost i’d have to update it every time i think of something new which defeats the purpose of a masterpost because it’d never be finished. so i just like to spitball into separate posts and just shove them in my davejade tag. i was NOT expecting to get back into homestuck with davejade at the forefront but i can see things now i didnt then

im gonna go off again because it’s so obvious to me on this jumpy scrambled “reread” that dave has a fat fucking heart-on / affection erection for jade. hes tryin soo hard to be cool but hes like this with jade actually behind the screen and she knows it

words and deeds of a court jester dude who totally has a crush on his childhood internet friend and doesnt acknowledge it (btw this is woefully incomplete for the sake of brevity but i could elaborate in another post. i actually have a draft (edit: posted) with a shit ton of more analysis stuff in it on why he acts differently with her than other characters):

the next day (chronologically) when jade messages him:

hussie commentary: “Dave's one-pixel-smile there means that there are literally more than ten thousand drawings on the internet of Dave and Jade kissing. That pixel literally made that happen.”

i mean … it sure is easy to assume how he feels about jade based on the way he talks to her and when his sprite only ever smiles one other time in the entire fucking comic and the reality of that other one was arguable since it was during [S] Karkat: Mental breakdown and its likely karkat was hallucinating it based on the content and context of the flash

nah this one was real. and it was from the first conversation we saw between dave and jade in the comic and thus set the standard for their dynamic. and remember old school 2009 dave was kind of a menace so it says a lot

this girl was special enough to him to warrant that pixel

jade calling dave a “huge baby” for him getting nervous about a piss while she’s his server player. he makes such a big deal about it while shes like oh my god just go:

and the absurdity of the situation being one of his favorite memories

i know pesterquest isn’t “canon” canon but it passes my character essence check and still contributes something of substance to my argument. like i can say this is not at all out of place if these characters were plopped into these scenarios. remember this takes place on the same day as the above, 4/13/2009. theyre the same age as above and have the same relationship as they did above, just in a different scenario that wasn’t possible in canon wherein they didn’t play sburb

Jade wanders away from that window and toward another one, whose view is exclusively centered on the rolling blue. She presses a hand against the misty pane and sighs. JADE: you know, dave talks a lot about coming to visit me here. i mean, all of my friends do but dave especially JADE: in his usual davey way of course, which means making lots of jokes and not sounding very serious about it JADE: "yeah im itching to put on my safari hat and come traipsing down to doomdeath archipelago to get my ass murdered by infinidog the eldritch retriever," stuff like that JADE: i know he really means it though! he wants to see me, just like i want to see him JADE: but its just wishful thinking

anyway daves reaction to seeing his isolated online friend for the first time irl cry because she has guests. its even better with the character sprites

JADE: we can play with all my toys and jam out to some music and stay up all night chatting with each other and oh my god oh my god youre here youre all here this is really happening!!!!! Jade's next laugh verges on hysterical and she's got tears streaked down her cheeks. Dave looks a little perturbed. DAVE: wow holy shit uh DAVE: its cool jade no need to get so DAVE: like this DAVE: kind of fucks me up seeing you cry DAVE: not that im trying to make this all about me DAVE: i mean uh

and so after mspa reader’s intervention, who do we see with jade the next time we see her?

dave. and hes goofing with her squiddles while grinning

DAVE: okay so lets see what we got here Jade's room is bright and cheery, fresh flowers in the hanging pots, curtains pulled open wide to let in the afternoon sunlight. Jade sits on her bed while Dave paces in front of a line of squiddle toys, carefully assembled in neat ranks. DAVE: this blue one is clearly in charge look at his dominant posture DAVE: also hes the only motherfucker not tentacle deep in his homie DAVE: hes an untangled buddy that is some shit really cuts to the core of like DAVE: DAVE: emotions JADE: its actually because the magnets in him are messed up, and always have been!! DAVE: harley you are ruining the magic come on

basically what im putting together is that dave was REALLY fixin to spend some time with jade. extending into her sphere of interests that he doesnt express much with anyone else; you can tell he really wanted to engage with her in a less irony poisoned way. he’s softer with her than his other friends and god forbid the trolls, he is much less skeptical about things when talking to her (he even questions why he just seems to go along with her eccentric precognitive statements but he doesnt change his attitude about it), he showers her with his music and raps to the point where jade is expectant of getting poetry from him. rap IS poetry. please realize that dave is sending her his poetry, regardless of how goofy it may be. this is the level on which im viewing this at and once you realize this theres no going back. there comes a time in every homestuck’s life where they have to see how dave interacted jade and conclude that he had a cute little puppy crush on her unbeknownst to either of them. and it was adorable. and now, in the year 2023, it’s your time to realize this too. no going back.

and btw it all came back around…………………nimblest son of a bitch who had the gumption to glue a nasty pair of latex cat lips to his face

for a reason that wasnt a joke anymore

don’t think ive seen anyone talk about this parallel at the end to one of their first conversations in the comic. maybe somebody did back in the day but i never saw it

[dirksawesomesprites]

INFO POST

this is a side blog, my main is @sug4ry0uth

this is simply for sprite edits and panel edits, not normal art like my main is

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closing asks for a bit just until i can catch up... i still have some from 2024😭😭🙏

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FAQ:

Q: Can I use your sprites as discord emotes/website graphics/ect?

A: Yes! as long as there is proper credit you may use my work. Besides my edits of myself/personal edits or stated otherwise

Q: What program do you use?

A: Procreate on Ipad!

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A: Depends! The time can very depending on stuff like: the amount of asks in my inbox, if i have art block, and other stuff. but short answer is a few weeks maybe?. <:)

Q: How do you make your sprites? / Good Ibis paint brush equal?

A: Heres the post i made :3

Q: What brushes do you use for your sprites?

A: here are the brushes i use! (mainly just the 1-7 pixel brushes)

DNI / WHAT I WONT DO

i will not do stuff of incest ships

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i will not do stuff of nsfw (suggestive is fine)

if its too complicated i wont do it sorry, but i might try

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if you request a ship i hate/dislike, i wont do it, sorry

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JUNE/JOHN DISCORSE. I WILL POST BOTH JOHN AND JUNE EGBERT. IF YOU FIGHT OVER THEM YOU WILL BE BLOCKED FROM THIS BLOG.

if your ask is too broad like "___ doing smth" i wont do it

sorry im not doing fan characters anymore!!! if you want one please commission me <:3

WHAT I WILL DO / THINGS I LIKE TO DO

ship sprit edits / panels

sprite edits (this includes talksprites, pesterquest and MAYBE ministrife)

panel edits (if you want a panel, give me what mspa/msfpa, and page number please)

rips (just give me the panel number and what you want ripped)

homestuck, vast error, hiveswap, ect (as long as i can find a sprite for the character)

trans character headcanons

appearance edits / clothing swaps / blood swaps / ect you get it

personal headcanon edits

headspace edits (ex: an introj with a karkat source asking for an edit to match how they look in headspace)

pfps/icons (like a character edit with a background or flag with any overlay)

slight action animations

i occasionally add little freebies into asks for the fun of it. if you ask for one you wont get it though. its simply as something funny

if there is a sprite of any character that is made of PIXELS i can edit it, for any media i dont care about the media i just need the sprite.

[the-night-lily]

Commissions are open!

From Charcoal to Digital, Pixel to Painting, I come offering all sorts of character art one could want!

Here is the basic breakdown:

Example Pieces and their price breakdowns:

Unfinished pieces are marked with a ✨

$75: Waist-up, Linework, Color, High Render, 1 extra person ($30+$5+$5+$15+$20)

Pesterquest/friendsim sprite edit special; Only $35! More info below the cut.

$35: Waist-up, Linework, Color, Cell Shading, Sprite edit ($30+$5+$5+$5-$10)

$15: Headshot, Sketch, Color ($10+$0+$5)✨

Meme redraw special; Only $15!

$15: Bust, Linework, Color, Meme ($10+$5+$5-$5)

$85: Full body, Linework, Color, High render, Style Change (Semi-realistic) ($40+$5+$5+$15+$20)

$55: Full body, Sketch, Color, Lil guys x2 ($40+$0+$5+$5x2)✨

Want more examples? DM me! I have plenty to share.

DM me for any further details or if you are interested!

More details on pricing can be found below 👇

What does add-on mean?

This is a pick and choose type of commission rate! Looking for a sketched scene of two characters having brunch, background and all? That's $50 (full scene)+$0 (Sketch)+$20 (1 additional person). What about a simple reference sheet of a character? $40 (full body)+$10 (linework and color)!

What's up with sprite edits?

Sprite edits (like Pesterquest or Friendsim sprites) are only technically sprite edits. Using an existing sprite, I redraw the new character, using just the general body shape and body language to bring them to life. These are NOT the same as a character drawn in the style of Pesterquest/Friendsim, which would have entirely unique posing and proportions.

A sprite edit costs $35, which can include simple variations (such as: with and without sunglasses, with and without a cloak, expressions that change only the mouth (limit 3)).

For another pose (that changes the body) from the same sprite set, it is an additional $15.

For another expression (that changes the face) from the same sprite set, it is an additional $5.

These can be then delivered in variety at no cost.

Can you draw in ___ style?

Style changes may incur an extra fee, but not always! If a mimicked style is in my examples, it is likely not going to cost any different. except Semi-realistic, who murders me. Certain subjects may also incur an extra fee.

Can you use ___ digital medium?

Medium changes within digital may incur an extra fee, but not always! Make sure and DM me and we can discuss if it makes sense.

Can you use ___ physical medium?

A medium change to physical will incur an extra charge, depending on medium requested. However, a physical piece can be shipped as well!

Why is chibi its own baseline?

It felt strange to price a chibi at the same as a full body, or even a waist up, given the simplicity they typically have. So, a custom baseline it is!

[kattzsz-inactive]

HEYYY! Hehe… first of all, YOURE SO COOL WTH‼️, I LOVE UR REDESIGNS SM! And I just wanted to ask for the specific brushes that you use for doing redesigns or art in general; that pixel effect yk. And, if it’s not a problem even the name of the platform, you’re such an inspiration, I kinda want to try to do some redesigns for fun, do you have any tips? :3

Thank you so muchhhhhh for your time! >:) ^^ Also thank you sm for the follow 😭💙

hello!!!!

i use ibis paint for drawing and i use four brushes, two for walksprites/talksprites, one for pesterquest, and three for panel edits:

walksprites/talksprites:

pesterquest sprites:

panel edits:

these are some tips:

use multiple sprites if you don’t know how to draw something like feet, eyes ect.

use the farragofiction doll maker (linked) for oc bases.

this is an oc corvine made in farragofiction that i edited:

another thing is: USE MULTIPLE LAYERS.

the jade harley god tier sprie i made has ten layers, i suggest separating the head and the body on different layers for when you re-color line-art.

also thank you!!!!!!

feel free to request bc my requests have been dry lately :<

[serfuzzypushover]

u should work on your sprite editing skills. the march eridan edits just kinda suck, the line width is inconsistant, you can see individual pixels on the lipstick and we can defo see where you coloured in his knuckles w/ the dress colours. and that one spot you forgot to colour in on the pigtails. id work on that before opening comms if i were u <3

?? i dont havve pesterquest sprite edits in my comms?? i dont sell those that wwas just for fun

[shit-solkat]

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[scrudstuck]

Something that no sprite editor talks about… there are so many mistakes and fails you don’t notice until you’re actively trying to change them!

[homestuckresources2]

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[bunbondoesedits]

I'm like probably thinkin maybe a crust punk sollux or tavros sprites please🥺🥺🥺

You didn't specify pesterquest or pixel sprite, so I did both. Hopefully I did this right? Lmk if you want anything changed!

[dice-here]

I posted 306 times in 2021

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#5

Post-canon Jade for the Rework AU

Earth C created a wonderful playground for Jade to explore and expand her powers as creatively as he could. Fefeta accompanied them throughout the exploration, and they ended up bonding. Nowadays he lives with wife Fefetasprite and daughters Zaria and Marni in the Troll Kingdom, whilst sharing custody of Jamie with Dave.

She tends to venture and wander around the Kingdoms as she pleases, often stopping to help out anyone who might need something moved or shrunk, and she’s the the second most active when it comes to making sure Jake is still...y’know, alive.

68 notes • Posted 2021-10-01 18:59:36 GMT

#4

Rose English sprites (Pesterquest and Pixel) for my Bloodswap/Kidswap AU

(Redone with new symbol and new headband)

inspo from @deepseaspriteblog

82 notes • Posted 2021-03-13 21:27:12 GMT

#3

Zaria Pepper Meulin Leijon Peixes Harley, ecto daughter of Jade Harley and Fefetasprite. Adventurer extraordinaire and apprentice to her uncle Jake.

(She/Her)

(Replaces Yiffany in the Homestuck Rework)

(Inspired by @mxftrash)

Adalet | Karino | Harry Anderson | Terri | Soleil | Sosara | Emile

84 notes • Posted 2021-09-07 20:42:00 GMT

#2

Jane Strider sprites (Pesterquest and Pixel) for my Bloodswap/Kidswap AU

inspo from @deepseaspriteblog

119 notes • Posted 2021-03-13 21:23:57 GMT

#1

Happy Cascade anniversary!

196 notes • Posted 2021-10-25 20:41:23 GMT

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[serfuzzypushover]

Ok that anon is just being rude af

"Inconsistent line width" Xir have you heard of using different line weights-

"Can see individual pixels on the lipstick" 1) that just happens with smaller brush sizes 2) you have to zoom WAAAAY in see it, same with the knuckles with dress colors

Also I don't even know what they mean about the spot you forgot to color on the hair

So yea don't listen to them, I highly doubt it was in good faith and if it was they really gotta work on how they show it. The edit's really good with small mistakes, and it doesn't even matter anyway bc it was for fun!!

i can agree with some of the critiques sure—like i probably could have made the clothes lineart a bit thinner like i did with the body base when i traced that. probably had to do with the fact the pesterquest sprites are in a much smaller canvas than what im used to but whatever.

but yea its just... idk i dont really want to listen to your critique if it starts with "your art sucks" and ends with "you cant sell this its too awful" no matter how valid the criticism in the middle is

thank you for your kind words anyone who commented btw i really appreciate it ❤️ /gen

[the-night-lily]

Aight Homestuck oc post time

Behold. Rissra Stalio. She has anxiety and has only socially interacted on forums Abt robots. Her posture is bad enough that she constantly wears a back brace that she added loops to for tool hanging space

Derse dreaming Witch of Light, she's a bit TOO prepared to enter the medium...

Ft. Crunched pixel art

She is technically my trollsona, but to be honest that has long since stopped mattering ever since I began planning out her and her friends' session

Expect more art of her. Or maybe other Homestuck ocs, who can say : )

Bonus Pesterquest sprite 'edits' and unfinished god tier painting below bc I simply can not be stopped

Oh, and her trollian handle is abstrueslyTrepidatious