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[theartofanimation]

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[lexigreys]

what matters is the part we choose to act on. that’s who we really are.

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[aidenazeri]

Even a fleeting moment with you is time well spent.

[kipperloo]

93% Stardust, Nikita Gill

i really wanted to do so much more with this, so there may be a follow up comic later if i feel up for it. i love the ipre crew. 

[daylight-moderations]

you’ve been strong for so long

[lilpieceofmyworld]

[andatsea]

Sunshine, like love.

[spontaneouschlo-deactivated2023]

Being a violinist

PROS: •good finger dexterity

•tiny fingers

•toned arms (especially if you play fiddle music like damn)

•beautiful instrument

•you’re automatically smart if you play the violin. don’t ask why. it’s apparently a stereotype. just go with it.

•kids love you regardless. play something they recognize and they will love you.

•backpack cases

•you develop good hand-eye coordination and enhanced muscle memory

•covers sound 10000000x better when they’re played on violin. 100% confirmed by scientists.

•you get gigs VERY often when you’re for hire (seriously when did people get so demanding for violinists/fiddlers?)

•jam sessions!!!

•dexterity in fingers = 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

•music stores are your best friend

•electric violins are BAD ASS.

•violins are so diverse. they can be in jazz, bluegrass, classical, blues, swing, folk, gypsy, burlesque, ragtime, and basically every style of music.

•good vibrato sounds like heaven

•just basically a fun instrument to play. seriously.

CONS: •calluses. calluses. calluses.

•HICKEYS. Hickeys. Yes they are a thing, don’t look at me like that.

•*shoulder rest decides to fly out from instrument while playing*

•backache. arm ache. backache. fingers are sore. neck is sore. everything hurts.

•"Can you play Beethoven?“

•don’t even bother going anywhere with customs. they’ll hold you back because your instrument case looks “suspicious”.

•*bridge decides to snap out from under strings while practicing*

•"Can you play Devil Went Down to Georgia?“

•no matter how hard you try to make that fourth octave C sound pretty, it’s still going to sound like you stuck a fork up a baby bird’s ass.

•"can you teach me how to play it?”

•doesn’t matter if you rosin your bow; slurring to the open E string will make a godawful squeaking noise.

•"I promise I won’t break it”

•watching movies/TV with a violinist makes you cringe because it’s obvious they’re not a real violinist. (seriously, when they’re playing whole note open G they’re playing eighth notes on the E string. what the fuck.)

•"I thought violin and fiddle were two different instruments!“

•that song may sound cool, but don’t bother learning it when it’s in the key of C#.

•up bow. down bow. down bow. up bow. down bow. up bow. down bow. Wait, fuck. *erase*

•"no, I did not slaughter a horse to make my own violin bow.”

•that soreness in your wrist is from your countless attempts to perfect that vibrato. oops.

•tuner? check. shoulder rest? check. mute? check. rosin? check. bows? check. instrument in tune? check. sheet music? check. Advil? yes.

•you’re automatically a stuck-up snob if you play violin. that’s also a stereotype. don’t ask why. I have no idea.

•when your string breaks, it’s the equivalent to having your life flash before your eyes.

•electric violins and their equipment are worth your entire bank account. js.

•"play this song! right now!“

•*bow hits microphone stand*

•"sorry, I couldn’t hear you since my instrument is always in my ear.”

•everything hurts.

[aidenazeri]

Our worlds expand 

Visions blur 

Paths reconvene 

and make me secure

The earth aglow

basking in the moonlight

eyes glistening with stars

but only you in my sight

[xercisarchive]

“Devola? Devola! Don’t you go! No! No, I can’t be alone! Devolaaaaaaaa!”

[aidenazeri]

You and I

Bottles on a nightly basis, Scattered around the house. The scent permeates through the walls and overwhelms that home

You’d shout, and I’d cry But only on the inside I’d laugh, and you’d hit the table Until there’s nothing but our ghosts

under newly laundered, but stained blankets. The broken glass mug My favourite, you hated it In the trash, where we both belonged.

You’d smile, I’d furrow my brows Exhausted from you, you, you You’d try to sound kind, I heard poison And cried at the guilt and pain of my damaged ears

You hurt me, I hurt you It was the only mutual action between us Cold hugs, a slap across my cheek that burned I stabbed myself, as I tried piercing you too.

I don’t want to

[moved-larvaloverlord]

kenshi yonezu: outfits (part 2)

[addictedastrology]

Undeveloped vs developed moon signs

Aries moon Undeveloped: aggressive, too competitive, mood swings, childish and immature Developed: goal-orientated, hardworking, but not too hard, funny and open

Taurus moon Undeveloped: lazy, rude, holds grudges, judging, has to be right all the time Developed: stable, good with money, great with kids and family, able to make compromises

Gemini moon Undeveloped: shallow, two-faced, playing mind games, liars, selfish Developed: great communicators, weird in a cute way, very intelligent and talkactive, social

Cancer moon Undeveloped: manipulative, huffy, overprotective, possessive, jealous Developed: caring, helpful, lovable, friendly, shy, but kind, a good friend, supportive

Leo moon Undeveloped: egoistic, bossy, can be bitchy and rude, loud, tells everyone everything, can’t take critics Developed: loving, radiates positivity, optimistic, adventurous, great actor and performer, knows how to handle people

Virgo moon Undeveloped: pessimistic, too hard on themselves, but blames others for their own mistakes, critical, skeptic, boring Developed: sweethearts, perfect organisators, handles mental health well, friendly

Libra moon Undeveloped: superficial, indecesive, unsure about who they really are, nervous, manipulative, uses people for own good Developed: a great friend and advisor, happy and optimistic, open, loves to talk, knows what they have and are happy with it

Scorpio moon Undeveloped: grudge-holding, possessive and dark, often plays the victim, huffish, loners, sometimes even depressed Developed: shy, but helpful and truly loves the ones that love them, knows how to be at peace, loves themselves and all their edges, friendly

Sagittarius moon Undeveloped: fast-paced/hectical, too many thoughts they can’t put into words, can be clingy, do what they want, too loud Developed: funniest people ever, adventurous, free, peaceful, optimistic, know their worth, can be super serious and deep

Capricorn moon Undeveloped: flinty, cold-hearted, seems like they don’t have emotions, too hard on themselves, bossy Developed: have goals that they aspire to reach, supportive, persuasive power, can inspire others

Aquarius moon Undeveloped: rebellious, can’t find their place in the world, acts cold, uninterested, bored, hard to reach, delusive Developed: almost a genius, show hidden talents, fun to be around, super practical and great worker

Pisces moon Undeveloped: doesn’t care about anything, unrealistic life perceptions/ideas, lost their heads, moody, manipulating Developed: kind hearts, want to help change the world, great with kids, emotional support, creative

[limitlessplaylist]

Visit Original Link

See I’m no king I wear no crown But desperate times Seem over now

[pondwithducks]

We’re all stories in the end. Just make it a good one.

[mbtiandgifs]

How to attract the MBTI types:

ISTJ: Be trustworthy and loyal, avoid lies at all cost, slow and steady, learn their likes/dislikes, invite them out.

ISFJ: Reassure them in times of need, be kind and caring, talk about family, ask for help, be their friend first, be warm and caring, give them time.

ESTJ: Be hardworking, know what you want, tell them about yourself, be honest and loyal.

ISTP: Flirt, joke around, have a carefree attitude, be adventurous, give them space, suggest new things, be careful of talking about commitment, avoid being clingy.

ENFJ: Make yourself noticed, be ambitious, make them laugh, be friends first, take your time, show respect.

INTJ: Become friends first, be yourself, start conversations, be patient, don’t rely on them to confess their feelings, do it yourself.

ENTP: Debate with them, voice your opinions but not without backing them up, give them freedom, surprise them.

ENFP: Be romantic, be mysterious, talk about your dreams, boost their self esteem, be sensitive about their needs.

INTP: Show off your intellectual side, be direct, make them laugh, be confident, Give them space.

ESTP: Take them out on adventures, do something new every time you meet, don’t talk about commitments early, don’t be afraid of getting phycial.

ESFJ: Win over their freinds, look good, take them somewhere, talk about stability and family.

ISFP: Be funny/doorky, support them, compliment them, give them freedom, acknowledge their creative works.

INFP: Listen to them, read their favorite book, open up yourself, show them that they’re special to you, give them emotional support and feedback, don’t be afraid of being intense.

INFJ: Be deep, try to open them up bit by bit while at the same time respecting their walls, show interest in their interests, listen to them.

ENTJ: Don’t be emotionally clingy, be independent, don’t be fake, run errands together.

ESFP: Flirt, joke around, be exciting and interesting, touch them.

[rapidpunches]

[aishishii]

rapidpunches:

SHORT STORY/ONE-SHOT/ONE CHAPTER/COMICS 101 CRASH COURSE RAPIDPUNCHES’ STYLE

I’m NOT an expert but I have some working experience I can share. You need experience to become great. Here is my set of instructions, tips, and notes towards making a 12-page comic.

My method is to work backwards. Personally I work “backwards” because the end is the only wholly necessary page or set of panels in the story. Everything in between is open to editing and hacking as the most important moments are emphasized and chosen.

I even plan/draw the end page first. The end is the last page a reader sees- so spend your freshest energies on making it as epic, memorable, poignant, and beautiful as #$%^&.

If you draw the pages from 1 to 12 sequentially you run the risk of fresh to burnt out- an uneven distribution of drawing skill. (treat the first page and the 2-page splash as you would the last).

Roughly… the steps to making your comic is

WRITE

PLAN THUMBNAILS

DRAW

…BEGIN THE WRITING (DO NOT SKIP NO MATTER WHAT) like this, in this order:

How does it end?

Does the protag succeed or fail?

What is the turning point of their story?

What the protag do that led them there?

Where does it start?

Who is this protag?

EXAMPLE:

Guy gets mauled by a bear.

This is a fail on the guy’s half.

The bear must eat something or he’ll starve to death.

It’s the guy’s fault the bear can’t find other food. He caused the avalanche that buried all the cabins.

The guy is yodeling in an avalanche zone.

The guy is some guy.

CREATING “THE BEAT SHEET” Take the above stuff and reorder it to make sense.

This guy yodels.

Echoes roll.

Snow slides down.

Avalanche buries the mountain.

Cabins are engulfed.

This bear has no access to cabin food and garbage.

Bear eats this guy.

Expand. Blow up important beats for emphasis. Keep less important beats brief.

This guy is hiking in the snowy mountains.

He comes across an avalanche warning sign.

There is nobody around but him.

A dumb expression forms over his face and he yodels.

Echoes roll but nothing nearby is moved.

At the top of the mountain the snow drifts twitch.

Guy, satisfied, hikes away from there still yodeling.

Frozen snow cracks.

Snow puffs billow and great slabs of ice crash down the mountain side.

Guy sees this and hightails it to safer ground.

Animals, people, are all panicking and getting pushed over by the rushing snow.

Cabins are destroyed.

The guy takes cover by an outcropping of rocks, fastens himself securely to the rock face, and waits for the avalanche to die down.

Avalanche dies down.

A lone bear shambles over from the other side of the mountain.

The bear goes to where a cabin used to be (only roof tiles are left). Bear sniffs a dish satellite.

Bear forlornly eats a food wrapper.

Bear tries to dig.

Guy comes down from the rocks he as climbing and sees bear.

Bear stops digging and sees him.

Guy runs.

Bear chases him down.

Bear eats the guy.

BEAT SHEET COMPLETED!!!

After the beat sheet, write up all the sound effects and speech bubbles and conversation/dialogue you want to be in your comic.

Since comics are a visual medium, highest priority is given to the beats. If a story can’t be told with the art without the dialogue– you messed up and it’s time to rethink your life choices.

Try to keep all your text chunks as short as a tweet. Professionally you don’t want more than 25 words per speech bubble and no more than 250 words per page.

Next is translating the beats to pages…

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW:

[1] point of entry, in media res, hero intro

[2][3] conflict. establish conflict, setting, and mood by the third page. [4][5] rising action/false resolution to conflict/investigation

[6][7] turning point/plot twist/epiphany (this one epic image, to page spread is pivotal, spend a lot of effort into creating this)

[8][9] aftermath/“darkness before dawn”/struggle [10][11] recovery/“rise and conquer”/“fall”

[12] resolution/final end/cliffhanger

[front cover][interior] [interior][back cover]

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My maximum per page is nine panels but I’ve seen pages that have way more. I like to have about 3 to 4 panels per row or less but I’ve seen the “rules” broken before. Advanced comic book artists manipulate time with the number of panels and the size of each panel.

remember, DIAGONALS!!! open up an issue of batman, superman, spider man, deadpool or whatever youre reading theyre everywhere.

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…DRAW IN THIS ORDER:

Page 12,

Page 6 and 7 (this is typically one large image that takes up the space of two pages),

Page 1,

and then the rest.

ONLY “DEVIATION” ALLOWED:

Page 12 and 1*

Page 6 and 7,

and then the rest.

*Draw the first and last page as a spread in situations where the beginning of the story mirrors the end of the story.

Cover is dead last.

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(If at the very end you find out you need more pages and it’s absolutely unavoidable and totally necessary you have to add them in fours. Try to stick to 12 pages for this crash course.)

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FURTHER NOTES:

Plan and draw the pages in spreads (the twos) since this is how it will appear in print and when you submit them to an editor for review guess what, the pages with an exception to the first and last will be reviewed as spreads.

You at most only need one establishing panel of the setting and environment (scene) per page.

Forget “true to life” perspective outside of the establishing panel). Practice diagonal composition of objects and subjects within panels. For dynamism.

You don’t have to present the text all in one go (one paragraph or bubble). You can and should break up paragraphs, sentences, and if you need to single out words– to make smaller, more easily managed bubbles to scatter through the panel.

Less important moments have smaller panels and or lesser detail. More details (or more word bubbles) slow down time. More drawn detail also creates a concentration of values (it’s darker and sometimes combines together as one shape or mass)

Know your light sources. Control the blacks. Control the values.

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(more coming soon 11/22/2016)