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art is pretty cool. you know what else is cool? not getting burned out or sick. take breaks

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you can only reblog this today

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So I went to an art conference at my school. We discussed things there, like how colors can be very powerful and our subconscious picks up the subtlest of hints. Pixar’s UP was a very unforgettable example. The colors of UP had a lot to do with why we cried. You all know what I’m talking about, right??

Ellie’s death.

We were told that her color was pink. That’s why her hospital room had pinkish hue.

And the next scene had strong pink hues. He misses her. I think it’s got strong colors because of her personality.

Also, It’s like her presence is still lingering.

When he got home, only a small part of the frame (window on the right) has a pink hue as the sun is setting. By now, we know her presence is drifting away.

Mr. Fredricksen walks up the porch and goes into his house.

And when he shuts the door, the final frame looks like this:

Ellie is gone.

The entire frame is desaturated and cold because the warmth in Mr. Fredrickson’s life is gone.

And that’s another reason why this masterpiece is heart-wrenching. And that’s how powerful colors are in films.

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Aquamarine. My first entry for Mermay 2017

Markers, colored pencils and white/gold gouache on paper.

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This is a really unique one, how beautiful. 😍

Mermaid coral!

por #mermay 

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(OPEN) Gold Magic ~Fae~ by NazNemati

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By Shannon Maer at deviant art. Love the scales!

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I’ve only been drawing digitally for like a week but honestly I hate this

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DCAF 2017: Mio 2015 - 2017

Look at this pretty pink kid! I’m actually super pleased at how this re-draw came out. They’re definitely still a bit of an experiment, but her hair was the most fun to colour. And it made for a couple really great streams, too! 

Come get your Mio at DCAF 2017 this August! <3 

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Evgeny Lushpin

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Beautiful Legend of Zelda Prints by Jessica Smith

Available for purchase via Society6

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My new favorite mythical creature

Humminggriffin ✨🌸

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I know I've been derelict in updating (basically never have time to draw anymore), but here's some reference photos I took while I was at the Scotyish Games this weekend. Feel free to use them, no credit necessary!

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Okay also here is a reference specifically of ivy stumps bc they legit look like some ancient forest shit and they make awesome backgrounds. Side note these are all free as heck to use, credit me or don't idc.

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Uggghhh Windows Update and Windows Defender are literally the worst, I didn't get anything done today because my computer was running updates and for whatever reason it always needs at least 80% disk space to do that and it also keeps turning on Defender every time I turn on my computer or connect to a network. And you can never truly disable either of them.

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whoops

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Last of the mermay