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So Tumblr is exploding and I’m already so done with all the drama. What happens will happen and I doubt it will be as bad as everyone says, but then again, I operate with safe mode on. I’m going to back up my art blog, but that’s it, unless someone asks. I will leave my other socials below, but I’m really just /shrug about this whole deal. I’m not going to participate in any of the drama. Finals are next week, I don’t have time to care. I’ll stick around, so long as I don’t get deleted. I’m on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elfgift/ (@elfgift) and Twitter at https://twitter.com/ElfGift_Speaks (@elfgift_speaks)
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My trickster child
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New Icon art alert! Christmas is over and the Santa hats are gone.
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I've been meaning to post this forever. Alcohol markers, colored pencil, and pen
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Yeah, that looks better
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Sandria again, because I love her :) Believe it or not, I actually sketched this one digitally, which almost never happens. Her chainmail turned out super purple. Not sure if I like that, might go change it later. I really struggled with it too, because it’s supposed to be a cool gray, but the blue in the background washes it out. Maybe I’ll try a warmer tone?
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Look at Sandria bring all adorable
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I see a lot of positivity posts about 12-year-olds just learning to draw. Posts cautioning us to be mindful of 11-year-olds with no grasp of anatomy and 13-year-olds whose characters are all the same person with different hair and clothes, and I love those posts. Those are great posts. Keep those posts coming, tumblr.
But can I ask, what about the 25-year-old who just bought their first ever sketchbook? What about the 32-year-old who’s been drawing for a month and has just about got the hang of a human-looking face? What about the 67-year-old who finally has time to sit down and learn how to paint like they’ve always wanted?
Not everyone starts drawing as a child. Not everyone learned as a preteen. Some people start in college. Some people start when their career is going well and they feel like it’s time for a new hobby. Some people start after they’ve retired.
Not all beginner artists are kids, and I just think the adults ones deserve some encouragement, too.
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Lessons learned: my red and yellow like each other. My red and blue do not. Green is hard, and #1 on my list of next paint to buy.
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Leaving it alone for tonight. Those clouds need work.
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Thumbnails! Trying to plan more. Up next- second sketch + color comps. Amazing what happens with a bit of extra planning
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WIP. Pro tip- if you don't want to paint a background, don't sketch it, because you may just end up liking it too much to turn back now.
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