𝕒𝕟𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒

they/them ✧ sci-fi & vintage universe ✧ OC's & comics here 🐛 Projects: #machineryoftheheavens #the2ndlaw 🐍🍎 Commissions: https://anaverna.carrd.co/

[anaverna]

Call me Aver! 🐛

I draw comics about sci-fi & vintage world named Ecarden and its dwellers engrath, Machinery of the Heavens and The 2nd Law are my main projects 🐍🍎

MOTH intro article, main characters concept art, setting

Whoever seeks finds: https://anaverna.carrd.co/

[goose-ball]

And the results are IN, and I was honestly hoping for that answer haha! Like, yea, it was probably a question that didn't need to be asked in the first place, but my brain just be like that sometimes.

Anyways, with that aside, here's Yuzawai! She's our big-bad antagonist, designed by the lovely @anaverna on Instagram!

I've linked their Instagram profile, and you'll probably notice that their commissions are currently open! So, if you want some crazy good art of your characters, hit 'em up!

[anaverna]

Everyone, go check The Flotashai Project 👁️‍🗨️

[anaverna]

Ecarden: Machinery of the Heavens

Ecarden is a very advanced and high-tech world, populated by a single biological sentient species self-named the engrath. Technically, there is also a bunch of sentient AI which was made in spite of the ban, but we will talk about those later. Despite a clear sci-fi focus, Ecarden has an unexpectedly vintage and even art deco look, with a great balance of urbanization and the preservation of nature as it is.

The entire Ecarden is divided into 22 autonomous cities called Districts, which in action are full-fledged states, forming together a strong alliance ruled by Ecardian Council. The common language, which was created at the beginning of the Era of Watchmaker, left all of the older languages in the past. However, each District possesses its own culture, laws, and general appearance. Power (except for the judiciary) belongs to the parliament and the Governor (aka the head of state), each elected for a five-year term.

And, perhaps the most important thing…

Ecarden is a world, where there is a rightful God!

*** Main characters

The main events take place in the 4th District in the backdrop of a few sudden serious problems, hence the main characters: the God themself, the Clergyman of the 4th District, his assistant AI in a body of an android, as well as the Governor of the 4th District.

As a deity, Watchmaker can shapeshift to any form, however, they rarely use this ability, dwelling on the images familiar and tested by time.

Watchmaker is the creator of the universe, but not the origin of the life existing in it (appearance of which, by the way, had become a real surprise for them). Being a demiurge, they are not a "God" in the sense in which we are accustomed to using this word, and for this reason, they call themself Watchmaker by analogy to the profession of a master-creator of the time mechanisms. In Ecarden Watchmaker acts like a full-fledged patron of arts and sciences, who with their own free will is ready to help with the development of the world and provide assistance with technology. They're considered the "Blind God", which means that they aren't a deity reigning over the world and watching over everything and everyone, but rather simple architect who knows about what is happening from the interactions with the Clergymen, who are mediators and representatives of each District, the most outstanding engineers who create the most advanced technology under Watchmaker's guidance. As a patron, Watchmaker presents the most important discoveries and innovations to the public, participates in ceremonies (such as Governor's inauguration, for example), and leads the main holiday of Ecarden named Thanksgiving Day, giving parting words and wishes for the next year, while maintaining a festive atmosphere.

***

Even though Eve and the other employees of the Complex have their uniforms, mostly it isn't forbidden to wear casual clothes, which he does quite often.

Zhaneeve Hezenlight is a Clergyman of the 4th District, a talented engineer in several fields, and a little bit practicing bionic. Most call Zhaneeve simply Eve, including employees of the Complex themselves (not to mention his close social circle).

His duties, like any other Clergyman, include:

Application in the development technologies which already exist and solving current problems with their help;

Development of completely new technologies (optional);

Periodic reports to the Watchmaker about what is happening in the headed District.

In addition, as one of the most competent bionics, he is also responsible for carrying out the most serious and urgent prosthetic operations and, in fact, mechanization in these cases.

On paper, each Clergyman is the head of the Complex of their District, the research center in which most of all development is carried out. In reality, Clergymen are very busy people, and each Complex is led by its deputy, leaving only the most important issues to the Clergyman.

Positive and kindhearted, always young in his soul (and a bit like a fashionista) Eve does plastic surgeries twice as frequently as any other engrath, he’s nonetheless quite a responsible person and tries to lead Complex and all the work going on there in the best way possible. 

***

Helper uses his small size and funny robotic look as an advantage. To display his emotions, he uses emoji or emoticons, sometimes reaching a completely absurd look.

Helper is an AI in а body of an android. He was created by Zhaneeve and originally was planned as a simple robot for small assignments, but Eve's creative approach (and his reluctance to do everything "according to a template") led to an unexpected result — AI gained consciousness and an edgy personality.

Possessing highly doubtful morals and being an obvious nihilist, the outwardly sarcastic and unfriendly assistant is the complete opposite of his creator. Barely recognizing any kind of authority, he doesn't perceive Eve as his creator, and even less as his boss, and works with him in a cooperative on a basis more similar to that of a friend, which doesn’t bother either of them as of yet.

Basically, Helper is something in between an omnipotent intelligence and a 7-year-old child (his real age), has his own Vlog, likes rap, and is quite good at it. 

***

Dark clothes are quite rare for a visually light Eсarden, and yet Nahash approves only two colours in his clothes which are black and burgundy.

Nahash Сerdes is a Governor of the 4th District. In general, he’s a rather serious and domineering man, one might even say harsh but he does an excellent job, for which he is very much loved by the townspeople. As the head of an almost full-fledged state, he bears a huge share of responsibility, and in practice also the entire executive power, which, however, doesn't bother him that much. He had changed his name and hides any true information about his past, had some traumatic experiences throughout his life that caused PTSD nightmares which make Nahash suffer from insomnia.

Officially, Eve is Nahash's personal bionic, who solves all issues regarding his mechanization, but in reality, these two are connected by a love affair something… more.

***

Character's voice canons

Saint Motel — Eat Your Heart Out

This song perfectly reflects cheerfulness, love for playing the guitar, and, to some extent, even Eve's philosophy.

Slide — See Thru Blue

Nahash's voice is usually a little bit more bassy, but he almost always talks to Eve in exactly this way.

Son Lux, Mitski, David Byrne - This Is A Life (male)

Watchmaker has an exceptionally polite manner of communication, as well as calm, measured speech. However, their voice changes slightly from time to time, similar to their appearance.

***

And finally…

Small typing of characters according to the lyric heroes from the song The Oh Hellos - Soldier, Poet, King, which isn't a canonical display of their professions, remains very indicative for understanding what all three of them are.

[anaverna]

🎨 In Ukrainian May is called as "herb month", so I wanted something thematic that period. Watchmaker cosplaying paintings, start of a thread?

🖌️ Alfred Munnings Reading Aloud Outside on the Grass, c. 1911, by Harold Knight

🎨 Eve's antlers are shaped like the sun (while majority of engrath choose a beetle shape when they do their mechanisation), so to pick up a painting was quite easy

🖌️ Sunflowers, fourth version: yellow background, 1888, Vincent van Gogh

📸 Now Eve is joining this art/cosplay challenge and wants to involve in it EVERYONE

📸 Somebody tell Nahash even a serious man may have fun! In any case, defence fell in front of these sad eyes and gentle tail grab)

[anaverna]

"For demons or for angels, size and shape are simply options."

Crowley and Aziraphale are playing faces. Who is actually more crafty: the Serpent or the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?

[anaverna]

Machinery of the Heavens

Main characters concept art release from an intro article explaining the background of my main comic project!

[anaverna]

🌈 Just be yourself 🌈

[anaverna]

⚖️ Timelapse or rather a mini clip, happy watching!

Programs: CLIP STUDIO PAINT + CapCut

Music: Great Vacation by Dirt Poor Robins

[nasa]

NASA Inspires Your Crafty Creations for World Embroidery Day

It’s amazing what you can do with a little needle and thread! For #WorldEmbroideryDay, we asked what NASA imagery inspired you. You responded with a variety of embroidered creations, highlighting our different areas of study.

Here’s what we found:

Webb’s Carina Nebula

Wendy Edwards, a project coordinator with Earth Science Data Systems at NASA, created this embroidered piece inspired by Webb’s Carina Nebula image. Captured in infrared light, this image revealed for the first time previously invisible areas of star birth. Credit: Wendy Edwards, NASA. Pattern credit: Clare Bray, Climbing Goat Designs

Wendy Edwards, a project coordinator with Earth Science Data Systems at NASA, first learned cross stitch in middle school where she had to pick rotating electives and cross stitch/embroidery was one of the options.  “When I look up to the stars and think about how incredibly, incomprehensibly big it is out there in the universe, I’m reminded that the universe isn’t ‘out there’ at all. We’re in it,” she said. Her latest piece focused on Webb’s image release of the Carina Nebula. The image showcased the telescope’s ability to peer through cosmic dust, shedding new light on how stars form.

Ocean Color Imagery: Exploring the North Caspian Sea

Danielle Currie of Satellite Stitches created a piece inspired by the Caspian Sea, taken by NASA’s ocean color satellites. Credit: Danielle Currie/Satellite Stitches

Danielle Currie is an environmental professional who resides in New Brunswick, Canada. She began embroidering at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic as a hobby to take her mind off the stress of the unknown. Danielle’s piece is titled “46.69, 50.43,” named after the coordinates of the area of the northern Caspian Sea captured by LandSat8 in 2019.

An image of the Caspian Sea captured by Landsat 8 in 2019. Credit: NASA

Two Hubble Images of the Pillars of Creation, 1995 and 2015

Melissa Cole of Star Stuff Stitching created an embroidery piece based on the Hubble image Pillars of Creation released in 1995. Credit: Melissa Cole, Star Stuff Stitching

Melissa Cole is an award-winning fiber artist from Philadelphia, PA, USA, inspired by the beauty and vastness of the universe. They began creating their own cross stitch patterns at 14, while living with their grandparents in rural Michigan, using colored pencils and graph paper.  The Pillars of Creation (Eagle Nebula, M16), released by the Hubble Telescope in 1995 when Melissa was just 11 years old, captured the imagination of a young person in a rural, religious setting, with limited access to science education.

Lauren Wright Vartanian of the shop Neurons and Nebulas created this piece inspired by the Hubble Space Telescope’s 2015 25th anniversary re-capture of the Pillars of Creation. Credit:  Lauren Wright Vartanian, Neurons and Nebulas

Lauren Wright Vartanian of Guelph, Ontario Canada considers herself a huge space nerd. She’s a multidisciplinary artist who took up hand sewing after the birth of her daughter. She’s currently working on the illustrations for a science themed alphabet book, made entirely out of textile art. It is being published by Firefly Books and comes out in the fall of 2024. Lauren said she was enamored by the original Pillars image released by Hubble in 1995. When Hubble released a higher resolution capture in 2015, she fell in love even further! This is her tribute to those well-known images.

James Webb Telescope Captures Pillars of Creation

Darci Lenker of Darci Lenker Art, created a rectangular version of Webb’s Pillars of Creation. Credit:  Darci Lenker of Darci Lenker Art

Darci Lenker of Norman, Oklahoma started embroidery in college more than 20 years ago, but mainly only used it as an embellishment for her other fiber works. In 2015, she started a daily embroidery project where she planned to do one one-inch circle of embroidery every day for a year.  She did a collection of miniature thread painted galaxies and nebulas for Science Museum Oklahoma in 2019. Lenker said she had previously embroidered the Hubble Telescope’s image of Pillars of Creation and was excited to see the new Webb Telescope image of the same thing. Lenker could not wait to stitch the same piece with bolder, more vivid colors.

Milky Way

Darci Lenker of Darci Lenker Art was inspired by NASA’s imaging of the Milky Way Galaxy. Credit: Darci Lenker

In this piece, Lenker became inspired by the Milky Way Galaxy, which is organized into spiral arms of giant stars that illuminate interstellar gas and dust. The Sun is in a finger called the Orion Spur.

The Cosmic Microwave Background

This image shows an embroidery design based on the cosmic microwave background, created by Jessica Campbell, who runs Astrostitches. Inside a tan wooden frame, a colorful oval is stitched onto a black background in shades of blue, green, yellow, and a little bit of red. Credit: Jessica Campbell/ Astrostitches

Jessica Campbell obtained her PhD in astrophysics from the University of Toronto studying interstellar dust and magnetic fields in the Milky Way Galaxy. Jessica promptly taught herself how to cross-stitch in March 2020 and has since enjoyed turning astronomical observations into realistic cross-stitches. Her piece was inspired by the cosmic microwave background, which displays the oldest light in the universe.

The full-sky image of the temperature fluctuations (shown as color differences) in the cosmic microwave background, made from nine years of WMAP observations. These are the seeds of galaxies, from a time when the universe was under 400,000 years old. Credit: NASA/WMAP Science Team

GISSTEMP: NASA’s Yearly Temperature Release

Katy Mersmann, a NASA social media specialist, created this embroidered piece based on NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) global annual temperature record. Earth’s average surface temperature in 2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest year on record. Credit: Katy Mersmann, NASA

Katy Mersmann is a social media specialist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. She started embroidering when she was in graduate school. Many of her pieces are inspired by her work as a communicator. With climate data in particular, she was inspired by the researchers who are doing the work to understand how the planet is changing. The GISTEMP piece above is based on a data visualization of 2020 global temperature anomalies, still currently tied for the warmest year on record.

In addition to embroidery, NASA continues to inspire art in all forms. Check out other creative takes with Landsat Crafts and the James Webb Space telescope public art gallery.

Make sure to follow us on Tumblr for your regular dose of space!

[anaverna]

🌾 Open 1 slot on RENDERED FULLBODY SCENE! 🌾

Full prepayment on PayPal, completing usually within a month, after work is done you'll get PNG in original resolution. DM me to claim!

1 character per $130, each additional character +50%

🌾 WHAT CAN I DRAW? 🌾

Anthro, feral, beasts and robots are good as well as natural and man-made backgrounds. Nudity and erotica is OK.

I do NOT draw hard fetishes (though fruit gore, some blood and violence are acceptable).

[anaverna]

…so be afraid of Judgement Day for Justice is blind ⚖️

[anaverna]

🌈 Just be yourself 🌈

[ausp-ice]

AF23-25: Flare For @anaverna.  This design activates many good neurons for me.  Personal Website | Discord Server 

[nemfrog]

The dragonfly. Garden-land. 1907. Contents page illustration.

Internet Archive

[anaverna]

🚢 Floral & marine commissions for @xaxallith, @Kotacat4 and @oktobre_ 🥬🍇

[tofupixel]

pixel art study of 'sandy coastline' by ivan shishkin

[huariqueje]

Apples    -     Sven Ljungberg 

Swedish 1913-2010

Oil on canvas, 92 x 76 cm (36,2 x 29,9 in.