levia-kun · 8 months ago
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tbh the more i think about it, the more i just dont want to post my art on tumblr anymore. i think i might be done for real. at least on this website :/
this is so frustrating
genuinly the only reason i havent deleted is because reblogs forcibly archive ur stuff and its not even about whether i have been scraped (im sure i have) but its more so about the feeling of the expoloitation built into the fucking TOS, i have zero faith in the "opt out" option, it's probably just a cosmetic.
So to "protect" my art for the simple purpose of not getting fucking exploited by the very same website, I "must" glaze, nightshade if possible. maybe add a readable watermark with good font, so I can be found more easily and whatever.
But for what? slightly more visiblity? ppl only like, barely reblog, let alone leave comments, whether tags or replies.
If I wanted more visibility I wouldn't be drawing 200+ artworks of my niche rarepair. or mod the rarepair's server, run events.
This is all a hobby; I don't earn money, I barely made even last convention I attended and that's only when not counting my travel and food costs.
I get what people mean when they want you to keep fighting and post art. But it's so fucking frustrating for seemingly no one to realise how exhausting this is to deal with!? for virtually no payback too.
sigh
yeah i think im done with posting art on tumblr and will slowly move off this site.
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skyeravenhelliquinn · 6 years ago
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Happy Accidents
Wrote a fanfic slightly based off of the body paint headcanon I made. I hope y’all like this shitty little story that got way out of hand. I typically never post my writing, but this thing is long af, so sorry. I did not proofread, my dudes. I’ll cut it so I don’t absolutely take over anyone’s dash.
The air was cool and inviting in the hut as you began to occupy yourself in your solitude. Muriel had gone out to gather firewood and other small supplies while you stayed behind to give him some space. You had become a regular visitor in the man’s home, which was a very large step in your relationship to say the least. It had taken quite a number of weeks to get him to warm up to you, but with each passing visit, you had the pleasure of observing the tension between the two of you evaporate into a comfortable trust. You loved to bring him various treats and trinkets from the market when you had the opportunity, and Muriel seemed to greatly enjoy your small gestures of kindness, as evidenced by the way he had begun to set your gifts on the shelves next to his whittled sculptures. The humble hut had changed to feel more like a home since you had met him, and it was having an overwhelmingly positive effect on Muriel, though he himself rarely vocalized this fact.
Sighing contentedly into the silence, you began to pull some rolled up canvases and various jars of paint out of the large sack you had brought with you. Spreading the assortment out on the floor of the hut, you casually selected one of the smaller pieces to unravel. It was a partially complete rendering of a starry night sky, with a few constellations still needing to be inserted. Running a hand over the dry portrait, you let your intuition guide you into your work.
Picking up a small brush, you began dotting white across the midnight background, meticulously mapping out the remaining stars needed to complete your masterpiece. For depth, you decided to add some deep violet and blue hues, swirling them together to create the illusion of a vast galaxy. Your hand continued to glide across the material until every inch of canvas was lovingly covered in your art. With a couple of larger brushes, you flicked some remaining color onto the page, getting your face and hands stained in the process. You wiped a palm across your brow before giving a satisfactory grin to the painting before you, but you realized it still needed a little extra touch. Concentrating your magic on the stars, you waved a hand over the portrait, and below your palm, the white specks flickered to life against the backdrop.
It was then that you heard a soft breath of awe coming from behind you, and, startled, you turned all too quickly to see Muriel standing before you, a pile of firewood in hand. Apparently you had been so caught up in your art that you hadn’t heard him come in, and your hasty movement accidentally tipped the large, open jar of black paint you had resting next to the canvas, spilling pigment all over the freshly finished picture. Muriel saw it before you did, and the poor man scrambled helplessly to save your beautiful painting, dropping the wood to the dirt floor and reaching his arms around and behind you in the blink of an eye. The sudden closeness took you by surprise, and your hands flew up on instinct, gently meeting his broad chest before he shifted back, face crimson with embarrassment.
“Sorry... I didn’t mean to startle you,” was all his gravelly voice murmured, gaze falling to his now paint-covered hands as he sat on his knees in front of you.
You looked behind you to see what he was talking about, and your face fell into a small frown when you beheld your ruined image, now a wet, messy blob of darkness on the ground. Picking up the now empty paint jar, your brows hardened in thought for a moment before you tried using your magic to extract the mess. The black puddle of paint glistened for a moment before most of the inky liquid receded back into the jar, but there was still a distinct black stain permeating your canvas, tainting all the other colors along with your precious stars. You quietly replaced the lid before pivoting back to Muriel, who was dead silent under your gaze. You lowered your voice to speak to him warmly.
“It’s okay, Muriel. It’s not your fault. I should have been more careful.” He seemed to uncoil a bit at your words, settling his shoulders before you spoke again. “I just didn’t hear you come in. Besides, I can start on something new.”
“Like what?” his voice still carried an air of frustration, as though he felt responsible for your portrait’s demise. Perhaps he was disappointed because he had liked it, you thought.
Your eyes drifted around the hut, searching for some muse, when you noticed small streaks of paint from your hands on Muriel’s chest. A fraction of it had dipped into one of his scars, staining the soft tissue and creating a gorgeous, dark texture. The unexpected sight gave you an idea.
“Muriel,” you hummed with a curiosity that was dying to press your luck. The large man grunted in acknowledgement. “Will you sit up straight for a minute?”
His brow furrowed in confusion before he hesitantly sat back and leveled out his posture, leaving the muscles of his torso splayed out before you. You discreetly plucked a small brush and a jar of gold paint from behind you, and began dipping into it before slowly, carefully, moving it toward Muriel’s body, giving him time to protest. When he said nothing, you scooted between his long legs and gently started to smooth the paint across a particularly large scar on his chest, causing Muriel to tense and his breath to hitch quietly.
“Is this okay?” you asked with a hint of concern. The large man took a moment, but nodded silently, prompting you to continue. You brushed the paint in fine lines and swirls around each scar, tracing delicate patterns along the fragile skin. The pigment glistened in the low light of the hut as you worked your way up his body, sparing no detail as you covered every last marking in the shimmering liquid. As you shifted your attention toward his shoulder, you timidly slid the edge of his cloak off of it, and Muriel tensed for a moment before letting his eyes slide shut to relax into your touch. After a long moment, he appeared to actually be enjoying himself, and when you paused to switch colors, he let out an almost inaudible whine at the lack of contact.
With a bit of green, you went back over your previous work to create intertwining vines, with tiny leaves feathering out from the branching edges of each scar. The hulking figure looked absolutely tamed before you, and a blush crept its way onto your visage when you took a moment to glance up at his face. Muriel was unusually relaxed in a way that you had never seen before. His normally hard brow line was completely free of worried creases, his eyes closed as though in a deep trance. His lips had released themselves from their hard line, and were instead parted, letting out soft sighs and hums every now and then. It filled you with repose and a passion to make your new showpiece as beautiful as the canvas it rested upon. Every last stroke of your brush was filled with devotion and purpose as you strived to create an image that would be both pleasing and symbolic to the forest-dwelling man. By the time you had finished, he was practically asleep under your ministrations. He stirred only when he heard the sound of lids being screwed back onto the paint jars.
“Finished,” you whispered with a pleased sparkle in your eyes. You searched around for a reflective surface before finding a small mirror tucked away in the corner of the hut, which you grabbed to let him see your work. When he saw what you had done, he froze, expression unreadable as he sat, staring at himself and the exquisite colors lining his body. His emerald eyes seemed to glow even brighter with the accents of the paint, and there was something very strong and urgent swirling around in his immense irises. His body didn’t move as he simply continued to stare, and you cleared your throat awkwardly, confidence waning in the quietness.
“I-is it… okay?” You stammered, averting your eyes as you fumbled with the fabric of your clothes sheepishly.
This seemed to break him out of his state, and he shook his head before focusing intently on you. He let out a long breath that almost shuddered as it left his lips. As he moved to speak, you could barely notice a gleam of moisture in his eyes.
“I… Yes… It’s perfect.” There was a slight tremor in his voice, and you moved from your position in front of him to wrap your arms tenderly around his neck. His hands drifted absently to your waist, savoring the closeness for a moment before pulling back to admire your handiwork once more.
“I think it’s… almost perfect,” you remarked, realizing that it needed one last thing. You closed your eyes, taking deep breaths and focusing magic into your hands once again, and the golden sheen of the paint came alive like glowing embers against Muriel’s skin. He was positively dazzling like this, embraced by the soft luminescence of the wild flora you had created for him. His body appeared to be one with the wilderness he adored so much, the leaves on his body seeming to breathe with him as he sat cross-legged before you. Muriel looked so different under the illusion of having no scars, no reminder of the gruesome past that he was forced to endure. It felt so pure, so riveting to see him like this, unhindered by those eternal marks just for a few fleeting moments.
You could feel him staring at you in the midst of your thoughts, and upon returning his gaze, you saw his eyes glazed over with a softness that was beyond anything you were accustomed to. His glassy orbs were half lidded, longing hidden in their depths. They called to you, and you felt yourself leaning into his body on instinct, the familiarity entirely inviting to your senses. He didn’t pull away, but instead waited for a fraction of a moment, his heated breath ghosting over your lips in a small gasp before the two of you connected. The kiss was stiff at first, but as Muriel’s mouth molded to yours, any reluctance the two of you had seemed to melt away. He was rough to the touch, but his movements were so agonizingly gentle as he returned your affections. Seconds passed like hours as you savored each other, but after a short time, you pulled back for air, heart thumping wildly in your chest. Muriel was crimson all the way to his shoulders, so after a brief pause, you decided to say something first.
“I’m glad you like my art Muriel. You make a lovely canvas.”
His blush only deepened at your words, and you chuckled a bit at his flustered expression. There was a trace of a smile on his lips though, a sight which sent a flood of joy through your veins. You ran a soft thumb over his scarred cheek, and his face nuzzled into your palm without any hesitation.
“I should probably help you wash this off,” you spoke again.
“Not yet,” he responded rather quickly. “I like it…”
“Okay,” you grinned, silently thanking your own clumsiness for knocking over that paint jar before pressing another kiss to Muriel’s eager lips.
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Average Window Replacement Cost in Austin Tx| Replacement Windows Costs
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Furthermore, if you choose windows that are double and/or triple glazed, you can expect to pay more. Since energy efficiency is such a hot button topic in today’s home building and improvement industry, some homeowners are looking for windows filled with argon gas to increase the level of energy efficiency they have in their home. This type of replacement window cost will also be much higher because of the specialty aspect of the window itself and the labor involved in the window installation process.
It’s also important to note that in some situations, the frame of the window must also be rebuilt. These new construction windows can cost 50%-100% more — new construction windows, the frames, plus the installation can run as much as $40,000 to do every window of the home. This is usually only necessary when the frame is extensively damaged in some way or completely rotted.
You could save yourself $35-$100 per window by installing them yourself, but it’s generally not recommended. Installing windows is tricky business, and you could very easily void the warranty. It’s best to hire a professional.
The average price for window locks is $4, replacement window screens are roughly $40, and rescreening an old screen can run about $16. Of course, these are the average prices for ‘generic,’ off-the-shelf items you could pick up at any hardware or home improvement store. Custom windows will cost more, of course significantly more. You would probably pay at least $100-$200 more per window. Custom features might include better tilting (for easier cleaning), triple- pane glass, krypton gas fills, and so on.
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There are such a wide variety of window frames and features on the market that homeowners really need to do their homework before embarking on any major steps in a window replacement project. You should know what’s available, what the average prices are, and what features may or may not be beneficial for your home and climate. Doing your research will help you establish a budget, keep your costs down, and keep your budget on track once things get underway.
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Stick to your budget when replacing windows and never spend more than what you can afford. In fact, some homeowners do one window at a time, in order to retain the ability to purchase the best window possible. This is okay if someone in your family or close circle of friends is a handyman and doesn’t mind making repeated trips to your home for each window you purchase. However, a window replacement company likely won’t do this and will require you to replace a certain number of windows at a time if you need more than one or two windows done.
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The process of replacing the frame is delicate and must be undertaken in just the right way. The window replacement professional should take care to properly remove the older windows, install the new models and then haul away the old windows. A good technician will also ensure that small details, such as cleaning the new windows, are taken care of before wrapping the job up completely.
Quality is a factor when replacing windows but be sure to get only what you need.  For example, a high end brand like Pella or Andersen windows is going to cost much more than one of the less expensive, lesser known brands. But you have to decide how important it is to you to have an expensive triple-paned window or whether you will be find with a generic brand double-paned version.
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In addition to replacing a window because it’s an older model or in need of repair, some homeowners simply want a window that looks nicer and adds an element of brightness to a certain room.
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Vinyl windows are one of the most popular options when undertaking the window replacement process. They are not only more durable, but there is a broad range of colors, styles, etc. available to fit the décor of just about any home. Homeowners also have the option of choosing fiberglass, steel, aluminum and/or wood. Brands like Pella and Andersons are expensive, but well-known and reliable names in the window industry. They are known for their top quality and durability as well as their overall cosmetic appeal. You can, however, opt for a lesser-known window brand, to reduce cost. Many of those products are sturdy, reliable windows; they simply don’t have the brand recognition of some of the heavier hitters.
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Average Window Replacement Cost in Austin Tx| Replacement Windows Costs
Replacement window costs are always at the top of the list for any homeowners planning to renovate or upgrade theier home windows. While the cost of replacing your windows can seem overwhelming at first glance, there are some nice benefits that will help ease the sticker shock. Most replacement windows qualify for the Federal Government Tax Credit of up to $1500 (which comes directly off your taxes.) Replacing your windows will, on average, save you 10 to 25 percent each year on your heating and cooling bill, which can add up over time. And finally, window replacement increases the value of your home, letting you recoup a good portion of the cost when it comes time to sell (or reappraise) your house. To speak with a local pro, visit http://everlastingwindows.com/tx/austin
On average, replacement windows cost between $7,000 and $20,000 for the typical home.
Replacement Window Costs and Prices
Before you begin your replacement window project, make sure you have a firm budget. Take the time to fully acquaint yourself with the price ranges of window materials and fixtures (lights, windows, tubs, flooring whatever it might be) and all the options available at each price grade. There is a huge range in window replacement costs — anywhere from $100 at home depot to over a $1000 for a Pella casement window. The average replacement window cost is $300-$700 for a single window inserted into existing frames. This would equate to $3,000 to $10,000 for a home with about ten windows.
A 30- by 48-inch window can range anywehere from $150 to $500. A low-end Harvey vinyl window could run you about $300, while a high-end brand like Pella or Anderson window could cost close to $1000 per window installed. For additional pricing estimates, check our replacement window cost estimator.
Additional Replacement Window Costs
Furthermore, if you choose windows that are double and/or triple glazed, you can expect to pay more. Since energy efficiency is such a hot button topic in today’s home building and improvement industry, some homeowners are looking for windows filled with argon gas to increase the level of energy efficiency they have in their home. This type of replacement window cost will also be much higher because of the specialty aspect of the window itself and the labor involved in the window installation process.
It’s also important to note that in some situations, the frame of the window must also be rebuilt. These new construction windows can cost 50%-100% more — new construction windows, the frames, plus the installation can run as much as $40,000 to do every window of the home. This is usually only necessary when the frame is extensively damaged in some way or completely rotted.
You could save yourself $35-$100 per window by installing them yourself, but it’s generally not recommended. Installing windows is tricky business, and you could very easily void the warranty. It’s best to hire a professional.
The average price for window locks is $4, replacement window screens are roughly $40, and rescreening an old screen can run about $16. Of course, these are the average prices for ‘generic,’ off-the-shelf items you could pick up at any hardware or home improvement store. Custom windows will cost more, of course significantly more. You would probably pay at least $100-$200 more per window. Custom features might include better tilting (for easier cleaning), triple- pane glass, krypton gas fills, and so on.
Determining the prices for window replacement is contingent on being able to porperly measure your home windows. Window cost estimates are usually based on united inches. United inches is the sum of the length of the window and the window. So, for example, a 40×55 inch window actually measures in at 95 inches, united. A hidden cost that could come back to bite many homeowners down the right is the fact that if you choose a window that is larger than the frame or even the opening in the home for the window, you are probably going to have to pay extra to have a window replacement professional enlarge the hold to ensure the window will fit. This can up the general cost by more than 50%.
There are such a wide variety of window frames and features on the market that homeowners really need to do their homework before embarking on any major steps in a window replacement project. You should know what’s available, what the average prices are, and what features may or may not be beneficial for your home and climate. Doing your research will help you establish a budget, keep your costs down, and keep your budget on track once things get underway.
Do It Yourself Or Hire A Professional?
It’s also important to keep in mind that if you decide to save money by purchasing the windows yourself (either online or at the local home improvement store), you will need to hire someone to do the installation. If you hire a local handyman, be sure the person you hire has the skills to professionally install a window.
Replacement Windows And Your Budget
Stick to your budget when replacing windows and never spend more than what you can afford. In fact, some homeowners do one window at a time, in order to retain the ability to purchase the best window possible. This is okay if someone in your family or close circle of friends is a handyman and doesn’t mind making repeated trips to your home for each window you purchase. However, a window replacement company likely won’t do this and will require you to replace a certain number of windows at a time if you need more than one or two windows done.
Specifics of Window Replacement
The process of replacing the frame is delicate and must be undertaken in just the right way. The window replacement professional should take care to properly remove the older windows, install the new models and then haul away the old windows. A good technician will also ensure that small details, such as cleaning the new windows, are taken care of before wrapping the job up completely.
Quality is a factor when replacing windows but be sure to get only what you need.  For example, a high end brand like Pella or Andersen windows is going to cost much more than one of the less expensive, lesser known brands. But you have to decide how important it is to you to have an expensive triple-paned window or whether you will be find with a generic brand double-paned version.
Reasons for Replacement
In addition to replacing a window because it’s an older model or in need of repair, some homeowners simply want a window that looks nicer and adds an element of brightness to a certain room.
However, it is important to note that if windows need replacing in a home that you are renting and do not own, let the landlord pay for the expense involved. It may mean that you have no say in the windows chosen, but it also means the out of pocket expense is not yours to replace windows on a home that you don’t own. Moreover, if you already know you plan to move in less than five years, then opt for the least expensive window replacement possible. Choose windows with less frills, but are still durable, despite the fact that they options may not be as cosmetically appealing as the more expensive brands.
Types of Replacement Windows
Vinyl windows are one of the most popular options when undertaking the window replacement process. They are not only more durable, but there is a broad range of colors, styles, etc. available to fit the décor of just about any home. Homeowners also have the option of choosing fiberglass, steel, aluminum and/or wood. Brands like Pella and Andersons are expensive, but well-known and reliable names in the window industry. They are known for their top quality and durability as well as their overall cosmetic appeal. You can, however, opt for a lesser-known window brand, to reduce cost. Many of those products are sturdy, reliable windows; they simply don’t have the brand recognition of some of the heavier hitters.
Homeowners are also paying more attention these days to windows with the Energy Star label, which means that by purchasing a certain type of window to replace the existing ones in their home, they are more likely to see great strides in savings on their energy bills.
Whatever window you choose or the process in which you go about to choose it, just be sure to stick with your budget and work with a replacement professional to get the best results guaranteed for your home.
All the information needed to make informed decisions about your replacement windows is also readily available. Still, it’s good to know some general cost benchmarks, as they can help guide you during the process. Remember that cost may vary dramatically depending on the material, style and brand of the window, and whatever energy-saving features you decide to include (Low-E coatings, Energy Star certification, gas fills, etc.).
(source: windowreplacementic)
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