Ironically, we serve fanart and not medicine

Sideblog for all my JRPG fangirling, and most importantly my fanart scribbles. Somehow 90% Tales of (Zestiria), but other interests of mine will have cameos. My main contributions to the fandom are pirate Rose and Death Metal Velvet. Personal main blog is toradh, so if somebody likes or follows you or leaves stupid comments, that’s me. I also have an artblog toradhart, but my fanart scribbles will be on this blog only to save normal people’s dashes. The art tag I use on this blog is, creatively, “applegelartstore” (you can always just follow that instead of the whole blog if that suits your needs). If there’s anything else you need me to tag, please let me know! I also do commissions, if anybody feels inclined, so feel free to approach me, and I’ll give you the details! You can also tip me on Ko-Fi if you’d like to support me! It’s much appreciated!

[sormikweek]

Hello dear Sormik lovers!

The time has come again to celebrate Sorey and Mikleo's beautiful relationship! This year's event will be shorter than usual but I promise to make up for it next year for the 10th anniversary!

Seasons & Daytime

Day 1, August 15th: 🌸Spring Dawn 💜Poetry

Day 2, August 16th: ☀️Summer Day 💙Dog days

Day 3, August 17th : 🍂Autumn Dusk 🧡Passing of time

Day 4, August 18th : ❄️Winter Night 🖤Traditions

*as always this list is merely here to inspire, seasons and daytimes can represent many things so feel free to explore other themes if you wish ;)

All entries tagged @sormikweek and under the #sormikweek2024 tag will be reblogged here, and/or on our twitter account (handle: sormikweek).

Click here for some basic information about ship weeks and feel free to send an ask if you have any questions.

Have fun 💙

[munya-m]

[toradhart]

FF7 is a very happy game in which nothing bad ever happens

[toradhart]

“Mine is special. It’s good for absolutely nothing.”

[munya-m]

[wanlingnic]

I've had these sketched out on my computer for ages - Johto's my favourite region and the starters have a special place in my heart.

[mightier]

moonviewing Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! May you all eat aplenty with your loved ones!

For those that signed up, I hope the postcards made it to you safely.

[toradhart]

Disclaimer: I haven’t actually played FF16

This was a sketch request from over at Patreon! I accept sketch requests from supporters once a month :3

[toradhart]

I’m open for commissions, if you’d fancy one for yourself, please check out all info here! I’ll happily answer any remaining questions in advance.

[toradhart]

I have more commission slots open for late September and early October!

[toradhart]

Started the colour wheel challenge on Twitter last month but only with pretty boys, lost all motivation halfway through and had too many other things on my plate to continue, yet somehow managed to complete it anyway, and with that I have fulfilled my fanart quota for the year. Unless I somehow manage to find time for a “ladies whom I want to step on me” version, but it’s more than just a little unlikely.

[laurencin-draws]

princess of hyrule

[foervraengd]

Painting this was a Major Test of Patience.

[mightier]

swelter Letting the heat get to your head, my dear?

[mightier]

resistance What harm’s a little distraction while your boyfriend is working anyway?

[toradhart]

I will be open for commissions in May! If you’d like to secure a spot in advance, shoot me an email or use this form.

Looking forward to drawing your characters!

[toradhart]

May commissions are open and the waitlist isn’t long! I also happily do pet portraits or chibi or simplified sketch comms for people on a budget.

I also have an INPRNT now if you’d rather buy a print than custom art!

[mistbow]

Death as a Salvation in Zestiria

Good night, Heldalf. Your life of eternal solitude is at last over.

Zestiria, despite its medieval fantasy and Arthurian legend outward appearance, actually doesn’t hold back in its Japanese inspirations (among a lot of things, the devs have at least admitted that Sorey and Mikleo are inspired by the Japanese historical figure, Sakamoto Ryouma, and that seraphim are based on kami.)

Often overlooked, though, are its very obvious Buddhist inspirations, especially Japanese Buddhism, despite it supposedly being as apparent as the other inspirations. Perhaps viewing it through Buddhist lens would help some to understand arguably the most controversial message in Zestiria, that is, “death can be salvation.”

Keep reading

[toradhart]

I will be open for commissions in May! If you’d like to secure a spot in advance, shoot me an email or use this form.

Looking forward to drawing your characters!