#abstract toy

[fruitiermetrostation]

Easy Bake Ovens

[eliza-dearest]

I watched The Amazing Digital Circus’ pilot.

… and through my time looking at theories on character designs and meanings, I’ve noticed one particular point that nobody brings up!

Pomni is transported into the Circus resembling a jester. Many feel that this either reflects a hidden component to her personality, a role she’s destined to play, or a hint as to what she was viewed as before (perhaps not taken seriously or treated as a joke by her coworkers, as evidence is shown in the office introduction clip).

Many point out that a jester is known as an entertainer, a jokester, and a trickster. But there’s another side to this symbolism: what is another name for a Jester?

A fool.

Pomni is the fool in the digital circus, constantly searching for an exit only to be denied. She asks questions anbout how she got here and nothing gets answered. She tries convincing herself that she’s dreaming, only to instantly be denied that comfort. Her confusion and potential to descend into madness is not only entertaining to the ringleader, but to us, the audience.

Fools are usually seen as being not very bright in the eyes of the higher power they are entertaining. But fools also have the ability to directly insult that higher power and get away with it under the guise of a joke. This may be a hint as to how her and Caine’s dynamic will play out. Pomni can search for an exit under the guise of an entertaining bit or adventure, and Caine will allow it to some extent, as long as she never actually gets close to finding it.

Fools are seen in another familiar place: the major arcana in a tarot deck. Upright they represent a new beginning, hope, spontaneous behavior, adventure and innocence. Reversed they represent risk taking, as well as being naive or gullible. And I think these two meanings fit Pomni to a T. Her appearance and mention of seeing an exit will bring hope to the other circus members and start them on a great an epic quest to save themselves. But her rushing into things and naivety on how simple escape will be may sabotage her plans.

[wweeird]

81/100 just a goose trying to learn how to crochet (and please check out this donkey pillow my family once bought in Thessaloniki I think it’s hilarious)

materials: gouache + a pink Derwent Inktense pencil + a white Neocolor.

I joined the 3materialsdrawingchallenge hosted by @/kathryn_boyt, @/charlotte.durance and @/naomitippingillustrator. the aim is to draw every day for a 100 days from life using just 3 materials and for no more than 30 minutes. 

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[ickypatchi]

Toy concept [2021] + Sculpt [2023] Hoping to finalize and release her for Halloween this year!!

[red-i-mean-blue]

Zac Oyama has officially picked up the Brennan DM Noise (buh-buh-bum)

Brennan, Murph, Zac. When will Lou, last DM of the intrepid heroes, finally pick up DM Noise?

[cherrimsquad]

They may be a bootleg. But I still love them.

Also please don’t ask about the collar.

[marsbotz]

crazy awesome scary dream last night abt being stuck in sone sort of infinite labyrinth

[choices-binglebonkus]

I’d love a Choices zombie book/zombie series done right.

[humbleshrubs]

Another Etch A Sketch moment!

Drawing on it is really challenging. I think it's a good exercise to get out of your comfort zone. I found buildings and landscapes are very well suited for it due to the straight lines. 

[russmorris]

Roid Week Fall 2023, Day 6

Love and Circumstance - Carrie Rodriguez Photography by Sarah Wilson, Design by Ohioboy Art & Design Company

Some Girls - Rolling Stones Designed by Peter Corriston, Illustrations by Hubert Kretzschmar

Leica D-Lux 4 + toy kaleidoscope + iPhone 8 + Instax Square Link + Instax Square Instant Film

[1o1percentmilk]

i think that i should have a government-assigned boyfriend or girlfriend of some sort to chew on when i get really agitated like this

[yuri-badiner]

Dreams

Photography, like any art, is often about fantasies and dreams. We dream about love, fantasize about flying into space, and sometimes we dream about completely abstract things. We may not always understand what it all means, but we can express the experience in our work.

Some plots may not have a description, giving the viewer the opportunity to think about something of their own, to focus on their own associations.

These two images are pure impromptu. When choosing characters and framing the scene, I myself did not understand what the final result should be. I just used snippets of spontaneously pop-up images.

Have you ever worked like this? Did you discover something in similar situations for yourself that you later used in more conscious work?

P.s. The water in the first photo is real :)

[wweeird]

43/100 rewatched Toy story (and also was inspired by @/lacey.sarah’s toy drawings) — drew some toys to let them free! the rubber ducky turned out to be a little drunk, while the tomato kitchen timer’s a bit disproportionate (but still lovely the way it is) and Yoshi is just being adorable as always in his racing car

materials: blue Neocolor + light greenish yellow Neocolor + red children’s felt tip pen

it’s 3materialsdrawingchallenge hosted by @/naomitippingillustrator, @/charlotte.durance and @/kathryn_boyt. the point of this challenge is to draw every day for a 100 days from life using just 3 materials and for no more than 30 minutes.

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[ghoermann]

Windmill

[beaniebaby1995]

I do love how toy manufacturers play fast and loose with the concept of horses.

[frankytruee]

Historias que se tejen entre manos que nunca se han tocado.

Crean magia que toca corazones.