Oh my gosh, thank you so much for asking me too! I’ve been blessed today 😭
5.) What’s your favorite thing to draw?
Ooooh, I’d have to say my favorite thing to draw are cartoon eyes. I love showing a character’s expressions through their big ol’ peepers—I’ve always wanted to draw a piece where I don’t even give my character a mouth, just large, Gromit-like eyes. I just find the concept of being able to show all the expression you need for a character solely through their eyes incredibly fascinating. I guess they say the eyes are the window to the soul for a reason.
I would’ve loved to do 25, but I already answered that one for @drawthethingdoppelganger so I’ll just skip right to:
32.) What defines your artistic style?
I love this question so much because I’ve thought about this a ton while trying to develop my own art style. The things I try to keep consistent in my style are round, squishy head shapes (though sometimes I will give some characters a very sharp chin/jawline depending on who they are, and just to shake things up). I also usually draw large, round eyeballs with pupils that are always shaded black with a super tiny circle next to the pupil to indicate a shine, and just to add some flavor. One thing I also love adding for style are little lines under eyes to indicate a character is exhausted or just an overly-stressed kind of person. Plus I love drawing huge, exaggerated noses, which can be super round our angular depending on the character. And the bodies I usually draw (god I need to work on my anatomy skills, I haven’t really drawn full bodies in awhile) are generally fairly round, exaggerated, and huggable. I don’t even know if any of this made sense, but I always jump at the chance to talk about my art style!
4halo is a thing of beauty, because every time their relationship is at their rockiest, it rises out of the ashes like a Phoenix and comes back STRONGER
Oh my goodness!!! Well, I somehow missed the occasion, but the other night, one of my fics, The Nearness of You, surpassed 1000 kudos!!! Holy shit, this is blowing my mind!!! o_O I legit never thought I'd ever have a fic that popular, wow!
I just wanna say thank you so, so much to everyone who read and left reviews and kudos on that and all my fics, it truly means the world to me? And, since I never actually posted that fic to my blog here (I wrote it before I really started using Tumblr a lot), Imma take the time to do that properly in a minute, lol. So look out for it as my next post. XD
Thank you again, everyone. I wish I could do one of those like authors who does a giveaway or something for big milestones but I know myself well enough to realize that ain't gonna work, omg. XD But even still, I'm always happy to talk about prompt ideas or anything with y'all, so if you have any, you can for sure shoot them my way! XD
My very first chapter fic, my first attempt at a romance, my first romcom... and now my first fic to break 1k. Thank you all. Truly, thank you. ❤️💙❤️💙
Just to let you know, I would wait for years for your writing. Because it is just stunning. I can’t sum it up in any other way. I just can’t and I’m verbose!!
Be kind to yourself. Burnout is an absolute disgrace and I’m sorry it’s come to you. I am here for whatever writing comes from you next. You’re divine. One of the best writing blogs on tumblr💗💕
Burnout has manifested itself in some pretty odd ways but it's getting much easier to manage without me adding so much pressure to myself, and all the support and encouragement has definitely helped heaps. Especially logging in today and reading this 😭
I'm absolutely stunned by everything you've said, and so beyond touched that you feel that this way about the little things I write!! It's truly incredible to me, and I'm a bit of a sappy messy but, like?? Ahhh, babes!! This means so much to me and I genuinely can't thank you enough for it 🖤
REN! I just read "The Feel of Silk" - And I just wanted to say...that is one of the hottest things I've ever read. You write Papa II SO HOT. The buildup of that whole one-shot, and how attentive he is... and how painfully slow he goes (which, I love that for him and for reader), and he's such a tease I was literally melting with each word I read.... you're keeping all of us Secondhoes so well fed, and I thank you for your service!😩
I've been going through my day at work, and every now and then a part of your fic pops up in my head. IT'S DELICIOUS AND I LOVE IT, AND I WANTED YOU TO KNOW! 🥵🥴🔥🔥🔥
(Feel free to not post if you don't want to!)
You have no idea how much that means to me for you to say that! Like I'm totally hurting in my cheeks from smiling and crying.
I'm still going through a lot of confidence and self-doubt issues and literally this made me so happy. I am so glad you liked it.
Also, uh that may have been heavily inspired by truth events.
"Would you believe me if I said I wasn't much of a looker under this?"
He chuckled, but you could tell there was a bitterness to it. Always would he try to use comedy to soften the blow of what you believed to be deep, unsettling fears for him. But you knew him too well at this point. More than anyone else ever did.
"Well... I won't force you to. And I never will. But I truly doubt that you look as bad as you say, Jack."
The first time you had heard that name was when you first met. On one of your walks you had stopped at a little shop that sold coffees and treats, and decided to grab one. You had stood behind a man and didn't think much of it until you heard his voice. It was gruff, and it made you stand rigid. Never had a strangers voice ever transfix you as his did. After paying he turned, and you saw the man clearly. His messy blond hair, his dark eyes, and the mask. A black face mask that kept you from seeing the rest of his face.
Once you had ordered and waited for your drink, it was him that started the conversation. You didn't understand why, and you were sure that your face was bright red as you two spoke. But he soon unraveled you, and you felt so comfortable around him that you didn't notice how much time had passed until the name Jack was called, and the stranger had stopped talking. Once he grabbed his things, Jack asked if perhaps you could meet again, somewhere you could talk more. You couldn't have been happier to agree to something
Which brought you here. Your place, with both of you on the couch. Jack, still wearing his mask.
"As long as your comfortable-"
"Sue," he interrupted. "I don't want to scare you."
"Scare me?"
"People... they get nervous when they see my face. And I don't want to lose you because of it."
"Jack, nothing could make me scared of you!"
"Are you sure?" Jack asked, turning closer to you.
"Very."
He let out a breath, then nodded. Slowly, you watched as the black mask fell away from the lower half of his face.
"Oh..."
You didn't gasp. You didn't run or scream or give any sign of fear. But you hurt. You hurt badly.
The rough, jagged scars cut from one side of his face to another, in what some would think of as a sinister smile. But not you. Never you.
"I'm sorry, Jack."
"What?"
"Those... they must've been very painful. I'm sorry you had to go through that."
Jack's expression softened. He truly believed that you would think of him as a monster, or a freak. But no, you were showing him something he never felt before. Sympathy. Compassion. Lo-
"Thank you for trusting me enough to show me this, Jack. For what it's worth, I still think you're beautiful."
Your face burned when you realized what you said. But looking up and seeing the man in front of you smile, it your heart skip a beat.
"Thank you for proving me wrong," Jack said, grin growing wider by the minute.
Heheh did you like this?? I hope so🤭🩷🩷🩷
I truly and deeply love this, bestie😭😭💜 It's absolutely perfect. I love your idea of this AU and I love your little writing. I thought about J wearing a face mask to hide his scars before and this goes so well for him. I love the fact that you included that I met him during one of my walks, hehe. Jack is so soft and insecure and sad, he's so...🥺🥺 It makes my heart squeeze in my chest. I love the way you described and characterized him, that his voice caught my attention. His hair and eyes. And I love the way you characterized me too, a blushy and shy mess. You truly know me so well, right?🥹 Our conversation is so soft and careful. And it's true, he could never scare me away with his looks. His scars are a part of him and they're beautiful. But yes, it hurts me to know that he had to go through so much pain💔 Ahh! His reaction, his smile is everything omg😭💜💘
This is such a wonderful and special gift and I can't thank you enough, bestie. I love you so. I hope I can give you something back at some point. You're the bestest angel ever.
Congratulations bestie!!!!!!!!! LITERALLY YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!!!! so now as you talked a lot in your post im gonna get to talk too. first of all, thank YOU for being here. and im not lying seriously im not. there's this natural happiness that flows through me whenever i see you on my dash, you're so incredible. i love your thoughts no matter how stupid they are, they are not. i love your writing sooo much!! and you're an amazing, absolutely adorable and such a sweet person. almost all days i go to your blog and see if you're active or if you posted something, did you know that? you make me happy i want you to know that. im gonna go now because i won't be able to stop then hehe. i hope you're having an awesome day ily <3
Wahhhhh, nooooo, Jade!!! Stop being soooo freaking kind and cute. I - I have no words! 😭
I really don’t know where to start thanking you, gosh. Okay, so first I want to thank you for taking the time to write all this. Just for this effort, I could never thank you enough. I mean, it’s almost a poem. I can’t believe it!
Thank you so much for writing this. Your words really made me the happiest person in the world. It is such an honor that you seem to really like my posts. And I am so incredibly happy that you think so and look forward to seeing me on your dash and that I can make you a bit happy with my stuff. And especially your compliments to my person and my writing mean so much to me!!! I'm soooo glad you like it!! I still don’t know what to say except thank you, and it all goes back to you, you’re wonderful and please never forget that, okay? I mean it! And you deserve all the happiness in the world and that you are treated well, you make me happy too!! 🙏
Thank you so much for all your words, I can’t believe you actually wrote all this and seem to think so. I just feel honored and I will never forget those words! Just thank you. ily!! Always take care of yourself and stay healthy and safe! Many hugs!! <3<3
I really enjoy the way that you write him - I feel like I get a sense of his character when I see you writing him and it's clear you have a lot of fun with writing him and expanding on his character! Always rooting for you both.
You are making me want to watch Golden Palace!!! And your art is gooooorgeous, its so elegant and pretty and full of character.
oh gosh you’re too kind, thank you 🥹🤍🤍
& you totally should !!! Don’t expect Golden Girls quality, but I’d say it was a decent watch :) if anything it’s got plenty character development & really makes you notice that blanche and rose never had much isolated screen time together lol. Sophia’s a riot as always.