#empower yourself and others

[lucky-clover-gazette]

balancing the niche loz fandoms collective discourse by putting very obvious anti-religious themes in every fic i write

[uncanny-tranny]

Shout-out to queer people who use "outdated" language, for whatever reason. It is okay to reclaim and use language that feels best for your experiences. I promise, the people who matter don't mind.

[deoidesign]

how did u learn to paint?? like i just cant wrap my head around it

<3 I love answering asks like this!

You will have to bare with me, I don't save many of my studies, and my files aren't that organized so I don't have as many images as I would like.

The studies I've found most helpful for myself personally with painting are various master studies. (This is also, as always, alongside study of fundamentals.) And always follow a study with self-critique (and, if you can get it, outside critique!)

"Master" in this sense means anyone who you want to learn something from.

One way you can do this is by copying an artist's work directly. This is to try and understand some of their stylistic techniques. Leyendecker, Andrew Loomis, and John Singer Sargent are personal favorites of mine! I try to keep these quick, I'm not trying to get an exact copy.

I also get a lot out of copying photos. In this case, I'm not trying to glean some technique, rather, I'm trying to interpret the photo and explore my own stylizations.

(photo credit mountain men of alaska )

I also really enjoy taking a painting or piece that already exists, and making it "mine" by putting my characters in it haha, which is sort of a combination of master studies and photo studies!

(William Bruce Ellis - Covent Garden (1930)) (Barberini Faun)

And then, in my work that's not a study at all, I'm informed by all of these!

What master studies do is help me refine my style and practice my technique, but also I'm communicating with artists of the past through my art! They're teaching me! And I have so much to learn.

And of course... most importantly... I paint.

a lot.

I don't do as much study anymore, not because I feel I've learned all I need to, but because for work I draw 50+ drawings a week. 'Drawing for work' and 'study' occupy the same space in my brain and I need some fun drawing time!

So to sum up, draw a lot, reference constantly, and copy the people you want to draw more like!

(and, of course, when doing a study off of someone else's work, always give them credit. If it's your photos there's no need.)

[lovinglifeinspiringothers]

[yellowsugarwords]

no one else is your rock. you are your rock. you are your balanced ground, your home, your future, so care for her. be your own rock.

- self love

[weareuniqueandimportant]

I LOVE MURDER... I FIND THE TOPIC VERY INTERESTING... I ALSO BELIEVE ALOT OF ABUSERS WERE ACTUALLY NEGLECTED... AND THEIR "VICTIMS" ONLY REPEAT THE LIES THEY ALWAYS HAVE... OUR ABUSERS ALL CERTAINLY LOVE TO PAINT SUCH A PICTURE... DON'T WORRY... I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING... YET <3...

[elenaditgoia]

your recent reblog from cisthoughtcrime is a TERF. i would read the urls on posts like those.

Fair point. I deleted it

[vizthedatum]

I don’t think my character should be judged on my limitations as a disabled person. I do want to do a lot of things (I’m easily excited and genuinely want to do things), I do make plans, but my body sometimes has other ideas about its ability… not just on any given day but from moment to moment.

Look, just like with sex or any activity in the world, if you don’t consent or can’t do something (even if you previously consented or agreed), then you can back out. Please listen to your body and yourself.

Do things when you can and if you want to.

Backing out isn’t a mark on your character and doesn’t make you less trustworthy.

Let the other people in the situation have a chance to be compassionate and show their character. It’s not always on you.

You can communicate and tell people where you’re at, but don’t let anyone tell you that you’re not trustworthy because of your disability or even uncomfortability.

But what about “actions need to be consistent with words”

Yeah they do - your non-consent at any time is consistent with your words. Their lack of compassion is not congruent with their supposed respect for who you are.

People can always work on their character, including us. And some people will unfortunately use this argument to justify neglect, toxic behaviors, or abuse - this isn’t a one-size fits all argument. (“But that’s just who I am” they’ll say even though they know they’re hurting you. They’ll say your disability hurt them too… just walk away tbh)

Just know this:

You are worthy and deserving of respect. Always.

[themandalalady]

23-361 Be Empowered #4

Today’s Mandala Message: Help Others to Succeed This week I’m working through the last principle, Principle #64: Empower Yourself by Empowering Others of Jack Canfield’s book “The Success Principles”. I set my intention today to ponder ways I can help others to succeed. Canfield states: “[T]he more you help other people succeed in life, the more they will want to help you succeed. You might…

[leatherbookmark]

hopping around different blogs is fun.

a post on blog 1: i find it a little weird that -- don't get me wrong, the barbie movie looks great with all the doll-like details, i bet the actors had great fun and i'd like to see it myself, but -- people are getting excited about marketing of this movie. they're acting as though mattel's 3985* deals with 837* different companies are something new, exciting and creative instead of... 3985 deals with 837 companies spanning many different areas! this movie is a commercial for a doll! isn't this kinda weird?

*numbers made up

a post on blog 2: i don't think any sane adult doesn't realize that this is a toy commercial! it's rather obvious.

a post on blog 3: boo hoo 'the barbie movie is capitalist propaganda' i don't give a SHIT marx won't fuck you. did you do this for transformers too? do you think only stupid girls who like pink need the reminder?

like, oooooh! things are happening!

[onewomancitadel]

I think a lot of people lack the self-knowledge to know whether a random post or opinion or assertion etc. necessarily needs to apply to you and whether you need to be included in that caveat and whether a good faith interpretation here might be helpful. Look mummy I'm a real grown-up

[beebberbbs]

I think it's like. So Odd that people will place their own personal tastes of media over anyone else's opinions and thoughts and just. Degrade them for it??? You know what makes fandoms Fun? Differing view points on a thing everyone enjoys!!!! I love seeing others hcs even if I personally Don't agree with them! I think it's neat that someone can find value in something I don't! I like seeing people genuinely enjoy things even if it's not My preference!!!!

[lovinglifeinspiringothers]

Loving Life Designs

#lovinglife #inspiringothers #llio #life #inspiration #inspiring #luvlife #lovinlife #inspire #luvinlife

[suck-mein-pokeballs]

The black phone was good you guys are literally just mean

[aceparagon]

tag dump part 2 ( out of character tags )

☆ SELF-PROMOTION → you are a beacon of hope to so many that you meet. the burden is great; yet you remain strong. ☆ HEADCANONS → these are layers to you; to your heart. let others see who you are within; let your walls down for now. ☆ META → classified information on the world and the force that declared war on the Earth. ☆ PROMOTIONS → these are my dearest friends! you all mean so much to me & help me keep going despite the insurmountable odds. ☆ A LITTLE PLACE CALLED HOME → these facets help run the city of neo-tokyo and the world overall. ☆ MEMES → downtime games for when there's a lull in this hero's busy life! ✫ MUSIC → what empowers her to fight — to keep going on despite the surmounting odds. watch her dance like a star. ☆ OUT OF UNIFORM → downtime is necessary even for a hero tasked with so much; remember to take a break for yourself. ☆ STARTER CALL → you've got a message! what does it say? ☆ DASH GAMES → what's new on the 'net? ☆ QUEUE → ''sorry I can't answer your call right now! I'm off saving the world!'' ☆ DASHBOARD COMMENTARY → even if her duty has her out on the frontlines; may these messages remind you that she is with you. ☆ PSA → hey listen! this is some important stuff here! ☆ OPEN → as a new day comes; there will always be something new to look forward to.

[soulsearchingwithyve]

Starting Over...

Starting over isn't always easy...

It’s been a while, and a lot has changed! Wow. It’s been crazy, and I’m bummed that I lost my momentum with the site. However, things have started to return to a state of normalcy, and I was able to re-design the site and make a new logo. I have a better plan of direction this time around. And what better time to start documenting my story but the new year when we’re all setting goals and…