#tho i spent too many hours on this

[snailsnaps]

ERRADICATE THE THREAT

Thank you yet again to @stikytheblue for the absolutely amazing prompt that inspired me to draw this whole thing...

[ndostairlyrium]

✨ A Process ✨

For this mess

And I'm including slides since gifs today don't wanna work 🤡 I usually start with a sketch. I rarely use clean lines because they're not useful for my workflow. What makes the sketch useful for me is that, aesthetically, it gives more of a painterly feeling to the final results, but most importantly I can pick (by pressing ALT while using the brush tool) the colors of the lines and integrate them to the painting process - which in this case I didn't do massively because primary blue is high coverage

The layers I added above the sketch are just the blue layer in multiply, then a normal layer that I clipped to the one in multiply so I could get back to it in case things went south - and it happened lol

I executed the colors in the normal layer. I did this so I could have the influence of either the pale blue and the textured brush I used for achieving that background

Now it's time to be reckless, but partially. I put all those layers in a folder, duplicated the folder and merged one of the two (ctrl+e). I just hid the original one and worked with everything on a single layer. Yes, I can explain o-o'' When I'm done with a decent base I usually work with merged layers. For me it's easier to control the painting this way. I can take advantage of the influence of the brushes I'm using, I can work on different portions without checking if thing x is in layer a or b... ...BUT in case I don't like the direction I'm taking, having a backup folder with all the layers is a life saviour. I'm still in time to take a deep breath, reorganize myself and start fresh without having to throw away everything

I'm still studying a bit the situation because even if this is my go-to technique, I don't usually depend on such bright colors. My bases are often muted, unless I have a magenta day, magenta is my bestie in these last months, in case you havent noticed *coughs*

For this serie I didn't really work on a super complex or defined background because I wanted something less fabricated << which is something I do often when I just want to go with the flow rather than planning things

I usually post-produce my paintings a lot, but in this case I just added a layer with a plain sienna in soft light to make the pinks pop, nothing much. Before merging the layers and saving the picture I usually observe the pic and use one or more of these tools: -ctrl+l to check on the contrasts -ctrl+b for influencing lights, midtones, and shadows with other colors -ctrl+u to fix the saturation, brightness, and predominant color

I realize my workflow is quite messy and a bit intimidating, but for me it's very freeing :' I hope I explained everything in a proper way, but in case you needed clarifications my inbox is open ;u;

[ultfan]

HOW TO WORK WITH KOMAEDA.

given komaeda's dementia it is essentially impossible to convince him of something that goes against what he believes. because of that it can also be very difficult to convince him to do things he doesn't want to do either. even if it's something that is objectively good for him. so here are some little notes on what komaeda would be receptive and unreceptive to in most circumstances. obviously this doesn't have to have any impact on how your muse interacts with him. 90% of people probably won't even know he has dementia so they probably wouldn't know how to deal with it regardless. and the people that do know are probably pretty uneducated on the topic— and maybe a bit unwilling to learn given... everything. komaeda may be aware of his diagnosis but he isn't always aware of how it effects him. and in a world where he lives through sdr2 he is likely to start forgetting FTD is something he is something that effects him/that he's diagnosed with as time passes.

DON'T:

tell him he's wrong/insane/crazy. at the end of the day he just won't believe that. he'll think your ignorant or a fool or you just don't get it. if he's not very critical of the person talking to him he will probably feel a bit dejected about being misunderstood.

try to use logic with him. if you try to explain why what he is doing/saying is inappropriate— or scold him— he will either double down or apologize without realizing why he's being scolded. it will not change the behavior. he will be back doing it pretty soon after. he is quite literally incapable of comprehending what it is that is inappropriate or how it is inappropriate. the only thing he will understand is that you are upset with him/trying to control his behavior. which may upset him, sadden him, or make him trust you less. (NOTE: when komaeda apologizes for something most of the time he is doing it because he knows "someone is upset with me so i should apologize and maybe act more compliant." it is not because he's actually sorry. he just knows that's what he should do in order to pacify them).

use questions to get him to do things he is adverse to. for example: "komaeda, don't you want to try eating something healthier?" / "komaeda don't you think you should take a shower?" — giving him the option to say no to something he doesn't want to do is just going to have him brush the requests aside. of course this doesn't apply for everything, just stuff he is already pushing back against or avoiding.

force him to do things he is adverse to. while komaeda is not someone who physically fights back against things (if you try to forcibly drag him or restrain him for some reason) it will make him irritated, cause you to lose his trust, and possibly make him panic depending on what it is you're trying to make him do. while you can sometimes get him to come do things willingly by getting upset/lashing out at him, this harkens back to his behavior with apologies. he will still be cross with you even if he acts like it's okay because he will feel like you've taken away his agency. his low self worth makes him slightly more willing to give it up if you're harsh with him, but just because he thinks it's "only natural" he's treated that way doesn't mean it won't be upsetting.

DO:

be patient with him. komaeda is someone who could really use someone to take the time to sit down and tolerate him. he is extremely difficult to deal with so it's important to actually put in the time and effort to understand him.

try to speak his language. he won't listen to your logic or reason— he has his own way of thinking about things that will not budge. so if you want him to comply with you it's better to actually go along with his delusions rather than reject him. tell him you're doing something to combat despair— or that his actions will be a stepping stone for your hope. it's natural instinct to want to try to steer komaeda away from these mindsets, as they fuel his self worth issues and tend to be harmful. but because it's something he isn't capable of changing his mind on it is better to twist his words and beliefs into things that benefit him. take him on a walk for the sake of hope, run errands with him and tell him it will keep you from falling into despair. he'll be happy to comply 90% of the time.

redirect his negative behaviors. if he is being rude or seemingly harmful it is better to try to move him on to a different task rather than indulge it by trying to reason with him/scold him. if you're pulling him away from causing problems for another party explain the deal to them so it doesn't cause more damage than necessary and so that they might know how to tackle things in the future. komaeda being an asshole to some reserve course student? let him know that you need help practicing your talent or something and have him move onto something less harmful. knowing him he'll probably switch back over into being his pleasant, smiley self pretty quickly.

invite him to do things he is adverse to doing on his own. tell him to do something with you rather than asking if he wants to do something, like in the don't section. for example: "komaeda we're having salad tonight, let's go eat." / "hey komaeda i'm gonna go rinse off you should come with me." — it's a subtle difference but it does help. if he is still being difficult you can refer back to speaking his language and trying to basically trick him into doing stuff he should be doing for his own good.

as a final note here i do think that junko is someone who kinda knew how to speak komaeda's language here, getting him into ultimate despair by using his ideas of how hope grows stronger by overcoming despair. in my personal headcanons i've imagined matsuda helping komaeda with his dementia and/or researching his brain, which would be a perfect gateway for junko to know of his disease along with the odd behaviors that come with it.

[mossy-covered-bones]

Ow my bones

[homeless202]

EY & HJ stealing parallels

EY | HJ | Details

We’ve seen Eunyung get wrongfully accused of stealing twice:

The first time, his dad leaned down and directly told him to apologize, not even asking if he really did do it. When EY insisted he was innocent, his dad did not believe him. Instead, he shamed EY into apologizing for sth he didn’t do. His dad leaning down was a manipulation tactic.

The second time, HJ leaned down to ask him if he did it, EY said no, and HJ believed him no questions asked. Bc that's how his mom had reacted to him stealing. HJ leaning down was to show EY he wasn't alone and that he had someone who trusted and supported him.

(^^ HJ's reaction really surprised him compared to what his past experience with his dad looked like. EY didn't expect anyone to believe him, he's not used to that. Then guilt and dread kicked in when HJ said he trusted him bc he had intended to steal sth but ultimately didn't and held himself back ->)

When there was concrete proof EY didn’t do it, he even stood up for him. HJ asked the shop owner to apologize to EY the way his mom had asked for an apology for him when he was little.

But their reactions to said request were different: HJ thought his mom was really cool for standing up for him like that.

Whereas EY thought HJ asking for an apology was extremely embarrassing. He didn't even give the guy the chance to apologize before walking away (<- he probably felt he didn't deserve it bc he had almost stolen sth).

HJ did what he learned from his mom, and it almost worked. Unfortunately, EY isn’t used to basic human decency and apologies, so he rather removed himself from the situation to avoid another confrontation and further humiliation.

[thingswhatareawesome]

at least i got blade to 80/80

[lightblueminecraftorchid]

Soooooooooo guess who started crying in the doctor’s office bc she has to miss her labs tomorrow

[imeminemp3]

honestly it is so fun watching interviews of people and u start to pick up on little things in the way they talk, mannerisms, even stories they tell over and over

[iloveyoumorethansoup]

So like technically I’m not dating her but yeah I think I do in fact have a girlfriend

[seatrains]

i had a good day today

[crunovasims]

GRADUATION: san myshuno edition

felicity (bottom right) and devon (bottom left) just finished their last year at will wright high school! they decided to take some group senior pictures to celebrate the special moment. the graduates all finished among the top of their class, almost guaranteeing them spots at their dream universities. while they anxiously await the decisions, they're excited to enjoy their last summer before life really begins! kaliyah (top left) and felicity are day ones and can't wait to spend their last summer in the city together. devon and his boyfriend best friend jeb just want to beat the heat and play a game or two before time runs out.

cheers to the pre-foxbury chronicles!

[poprockspillage]

my fucking joints hurt so bad today aug

[scarletcomet]

googling 'when should you go to the hospital for mental health' like a normal person

[llamacornscout]

i NEED a new header omg, this one is from when i first made my simblr and i don’t even use that face overlay anymore 

[ichigo-dream]

Leon - Squish - (SFW & NSFW)

Hi everyone!

We still can't get over the fact that this man is built like that and that he put on 40 lbs of pure muscle between RE 2 and RE 4. Honestly we've spent many hours discussing his squish so have some of our fav headcanons:

Every part of this man is rideable - thighs, biceps, throat, ab, face, doesn’t matter, any port in a storm and what a pretty, squishy port he is. 

u love gently pinching and biting his cheeks bc he still has some of his lil baby face from his rookie days 

his lap is the comfiest place to sit 

your throne 

Leon will grab you by the hips and pull you onto his plush thighs at any point 

soft and pillowy but you can feel the muscle when he flexes 

You love his little freckles that come out in the sunshine and the summertime - there’s one on the inside of his beautiful thigh scarily close to his dick and it makes him feral when you kiss or bite at it. 

To Leon, the only benefit of working for the US Government is travel perks - when flying he always flies first class, and it's the only time he can be comfortable on public transport bc he’s a unit of a man 

Any other time, he has to curl in on himself and crush his legs together to not take up more than his designated space. 

can spread his thick delicious thighs as much as he wants 

in the summertime he likes to workout outside

will do push-ups whilst shirtless 

you try not to pass out at the sight of his muscles flexing + slick with sweat 

sometimes you’ll sit on his back as he does this when he wants some extra weight 

baby boy is so strong it makes u drool 

Loves wearing shorts but gets self-conscious if he wears them in public.

Absolutely will steal your sunglasses to wear whilst he’s outside - (we couldn’t get the image of Leon shirtless in little shorts wearing heart shaped sunglasses out of our heads)

one day he wants to surprise you by wearing his old rpd uniform (cute play on all the times you would playfully call him “officer Kennedy”) but you hear him grunting in frustration from the bedroom so u go to check it out 

shit does not fit this man

not even a little 

trousers caught around his legs bc the material won’t fit over his juicy thighs + ass. You’re trying not to drool at the sight. waistband is fr about to snap 

dick bulge bc the trousers don’t fit over that either 

shirt also  doesn’t fit  - buttons are straining within an inch of their life against his broad chest, waiting to pop  

only thing that does fit is the old bulletproof vest - barely. 

“Never got to wear my summer uniform, and I didn’t want to buy a new one so… I tried to make my own but…”

baby boy is blushing in embarrassment at his failed attempt to be sexy 

but oh he has no idea 

what he’s doing to you rn 

have to pick your jaw off the floor at the sight of him 

he’s sweating a little too from the effort 

you want him to choke you out with his thighs or biceps, you’re not picky 

You tell him to turn around and you’ll try to help him pull them up at the back but this is a ruse -  you just want to see his ass jiggle as he tries to force the trousers up. 

“I’m sorry, I can't get them on..” he whines, annoyed that he can’t surprise you anymore. 

“It’s okay, pretty boy, I need you to take them off anyway”  

devouring this man like he’s a piece of cake on god 

strawberry to be precise 

When you’re fucking him, if you grab at his ass it’ll drive him crazy

You have to resist the urge to motorboat him when his bare chest is freely offered to your greedy eyes.

the juiciest tits u ever seen 

Don’t be fooled tho - tho this man is a beast, he ‘s actually a puppy on the inside. 

He absolutely adores getting to cuddle with you and lie on your chest and snooze - because he’s bigger than you he tends to worry about crushing you but you reassure him that it's okay (glory glory what a hell of a way to die). 

We could go all day (much like Leon) but we’ll stop there for now!

Comment “Bingo!” if you made it to the end, and let us know if you’d like more!

Love, 

Ichigo and Dream xoxo

[motheyes]

my body hurts so bad from cleaning cupboards