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Tutorial on drawing characters/OCs who have some sort of facial paralysis. It doesn't cover all possible variants because I was using mirror as my main reference lawl

Keep in mind that this is an introductory drawing tutorial and has some generalizations in it, so not every “X is Z” statement will be true for Actual People 👍

Consider supporting me on ko-fi if you find this to be helpful.

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Did a little experimental fiber prep with a DIY hackle (two hair combs screwed to a piece of wood). It worked surprisingly well - I can get about 8 grams of fiber per hackle load. I used some leftover Corriedale to make some self-striping top, spun it up and combined it with more Corriedale from the advent calendar to knit into fingerless mitts.

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🌱🍎 UPDATE: Yesterday, I was assessed for a Powerchair. Because of the extremely fast progression of my disability with no treatment from specialist doctors; I haven’t been able to use my manual wheelchair more than a transport chair where someone else is pushing me, so I had no independence at all.

I have been housebound for 6 almost 7 years — and I’ve been bed bound the same. I am excited to start this new section of my journey of autonomy.

The Type of Powerchair is called a Quantum J4E, I am hoping that my insurance will cover all 3 add-ons including a lift-kit, positional controls, and leg lifting. I cannot due anything myself, including cooking, cleaning, bathing, bathroom, dressing, etc. I am also hoping to get an Accessible Vehicle with my partner to be able to leave the neighborhood with the powerchair.

Despite those in my family that refuse to acknowledge my Disability and severity, I am going to live life as best as I can… Being Severely Disabled.

Anyway! After that long caption, here’s a mock-up / rough draft of my Vtuber’s updated chair, since the original was a manual! SPROUT gets a fruit mobile!

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hya design edit 🪻 (he/they)

[id: anime style drawing of fair skin person with long low ponytail light grey hair, grey suit, fancy white shirt, & dark grey satin wrap around body. person with eyes closed n hands in pants pocket. end id.]

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[id: anime-like style black/white linear drawing of person with long straight hair & unicorn/narwhal horn, wear long dress, stand in manual standing wheelchair. manual standing wheelchair is big wheels n visibly attach to person via corset-like thing. end id]

saw cool (pediatric?) manual standing wheelchair thing n try take that concept for draw. that irl chair have big (front-rest?) thing in front of body that support person n allow them stay standing with straps n other positioning supports. idea of this drawn chair is have similar thing under dress support lower body, and visually corset-like thing (but actually more cushiony n similar to highly supportive contoured wheelchair backrests) that attach to chair that support waist part. prob too complicated to work irl but it whatever - wanted add some style n aesthetics n elegance to it because those important too!

standing important for wheelchair users especially those who not get to stand by themself otherwise (full time, nonambulatory, etc) - it help stretch leg muscles n stop them lock in one position n muscle fiber shorten, help blood pressure, pressure relieve, reduce pain n soreness, even help bowel & bladder function, n bone density/prevent/slow bone density loss in legs from not use them. on top of help them reach taller things n be at eye level with other people which also help confidence :)

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Overview of some topics when it comes to drawing characters who are burn survivors.

DISCLAIMER. Please keep in mind that this is an introductory overview for drawing some burn scars and has a lot of generalizations in it, so not every “X is Z” statement will be true for Actual People. I'm calling this introductory because I hope to get people to actually do their own research before drawing disabled & visibly different characters rather than just making stuff up. Think of it as a starting point and take it with a grain of salt (especially if you have a very different art style from mine).

Talking about research and learning... don't make your burn survivor characters evil. Burn survivors are normal people and don't deserve to be constantly portrayed in such a way.

edit: apparently tum "queerest place on the internet" blr hates disabled people so much that this post got automatically filtered. cool!

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Overview of some topics when it comes to drawing characters who are burn survivors.

DISCLAIMER. Please keep in mind that this is an introductory overview for drawing some burn scars and has a lot of generalizations in it, so not every “X is Z” statement will be true for Actual People. I'm calling this introductory because I hope to get people to actually do their own research before drawing disabled & visibly different characters rather than just making stuff up. Think of it as a starting point and take it with a grain of salt (especially if you have a very different art style from mine).

Talking about research and learning... don't make your burn survivor characters evil. Burn survivors are normal people and don't deserve to be constantly portrayed in such a way.

edit: apparently tum "queerest place on the internet" blr hates disabled people so much that this post got automatically filtered. cool!

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renaissance poses from the Paralympics this summer... televise para sports forever !!!

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tutorial for drawing characters with Down syndrome!

DISCLAIMER... please keep in mind that this is an introductory drawing tutorial and has some generalizations in it, so not every “X is Z” statement will be true for Actual People. it's more of an overview of features that are common in people with Down syndrome, not meaning to imply that every person with DS has all of them 👍👍 thanks

if you draw any characters using this feel free to tag me!!

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elf.

[id: anime-like style line art of light brown background n brown lines. is person with pointy elf ears sitting on own very long hair. they looking to side n one of their leg extended. end id]

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[id: anime looking art of character standing behind light source. character have white long hair in low pony tail, cropped suit with side cape thing (?), purple eyes, with one hand above head n another hand hold golden sword at waist. background dark purple gradient. with purple flower petal around. end id]

hya 🪻 (oc)

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tutorial for drawing characters with cleft lip! sorry that it's mostly unilateral-centric but it makes up the vast majority of resources and photos. still tried to get tips for drawing bilateral clefts in though.

please keep in mind that this is an introductory drawing tutorial and has some generalizations in it, so not every “X is Z” statement will be true for Actual People : )

if you draw any characters using this feel free to tag me!!

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progress photo (unnamed… names my enemy my beloathed)

[id: screenshot of unfinished art. it of anime style feminine person with golden eyes, long blond wavy hair, white mesh top with white bralette thingie, n yellow/pink skirt. they holding staff that half cropped out. end id]

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hey you know, maybe i should be posting my artfight attacks....

this is Gummy for @rainbow-banana-slug! i had a BLAST drawing her :3

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[ID: Digital art of a feminine person in a wheelchair on the far right side of the frame and being pushed by a light-skinned hand at a fast speed. The background is a gray-blue-tinted gradient. The wheelchair has a green, tall-backed seat, blue and pink rims, a blue torso strap around the person, purple front wheels, and rainbow back wheels that are blurred due to the motion. The person is grinning with eyes closed and has arms out and one leg kicking. Wearing a green cardigan and rainbow dress, one rainbow stocking and one blue sticking with white clouds. Has long pink and blue hair and a yellow braid horizontal on head, and light skin. /End ID]

Wow, the Tumblr compression absolutely decimated this.

2nd AF24 attack!

Done with my non-dominant hand in ~10 hours total.

Character belongs to Bread: https://artfight.net/character/4459189.cumulus-literature

Constructive criticism from wheelchair users is welcome!

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day 4 - attack on @rainbow-banana-slug

i absolutely love banana slugs so i could not pass this design up

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[id: two people on wooden dock on river with tree in background.

person on left (curse) have 2 horn/antler like thingie on head, one lighter than other, & dark grey & blue hair pass shoulders. asian color skin tone & has darker birthmark places. skinny & wear spiky choker & navy grey cropped buttoned cardigan thing & long dark navy skirt. have colonoscopy bag on stomach with belt. wear grey & blue sneakers. sitting on light blue rollator with spikes, head leaning on one hand looking at person on right, n other hand hold blue fishing pole.

person on right (tosin) dark skinned black person with lumpy tumors on one side eye & some on legs. hair various braids, left size (viewer left) with blue strands n right side with red strands. wearing reddish grey long sleeve sweater with white shirt underneath, & reddish brown plaid skirt. has “silly shaped” (to quote saszor lol) eyes that red & blue, looking at big (somewhat glowing) bass fish holding with hand. sitting on wooden dock n grey shoes & white cane next to them. end id]

artfight 2024 friendly fire for @saszor ^ ^

“ ‘fish want me women divorce me👍’ shirt” curse & "wow you actually caught one" tosin & their Weird Gay Thing Going On

ft. really super very polished so detail trees in background yea (< not actually very polished)