In an everlasting state of confusion

Val or 'Sparkle' - he/him - Illustrator currently in the UK -  ART COMMISSIONS ARE OPEN - personal blog with stuff I like and art. nsft posts tagged "sparkle after dark"

[asparklethatisblue]

Welcome to my commission list~

I’m accepting commissions at all times, if I’m too busy and can’t take your request I will let you know. All payments via paypal, more info under the cut

Prices:

Cartoon:

Lines (two characters): 30£

Colours/Background: 45£

Any additional character past 2: +15£

Lineart:

Lines (two characters): 60£

Simple Colours/Background: 75£

Detailed Colours/Background: 80£

Any additional character past 2: +20£

I will draw: OCs, any fandom, humanoid creatures/monsters, and basically any ship. Smut is absolutely ok!

Maybe: I might say no to certain ships and content if it’s not my thing or I don’t think I can draw it. For example if you request something that I absolutely know I can’t do justice I will tell you and try to recommend somebody else who might take it on.

Might not draw robots or furries depending on the design, as I’m not used to drawing either.

Will NOT draw: graphic violence, non con, underage characters or real people in nsfw situations.

Message me if you have questions about any of that or want something that’s not on the list.

[asparklethatisblue]

Various sweet and or goofy pictures of my sweet Socks to ease your sufferings

what an excellent cat

[asparklethatisblue]

For animal pics, here's a bear I saw the other day like 3 blocks from my apartment

yooooo!

[asparklethatisblue]

You asked for animal pics so here’s a pic of a hummingbird I took on a brief walk the other day. It is also too warm and is hiding in the shade to stay cool.

AH!!! cute!

[asparklethatisblue]

i'm bored and it's too warm in here, lets do an AMA or something

[pleasant-pinnipeds]

One of my favorite seal photos of all time is one of the first results when you look up "seals"

Look at them! They are full of joy and bliss.

Extremely low cortisol. They are a friend.

[wanderingcas]

can we all hold hands and agree not to call fanworks content. can we all kiss each other's foreheads and agree not to call it "promoting your content". i beg of you i am not a cog in the machine i am not doing this for profit i am not an influencer im just engaging in a hobby helppppp

[jamesfitzjamesdotcom]

Two Polar Conferences in October

At which I will be speaking about my research. So excited! The programmes look amazing, can't wait to hear all the talks.

The Shackleton Committee, Athy has the pleasure of presenting the 26th Annual Shackleton Autumn School | Shackleton Experience

Book your tickets for 26th Annual Shackleton Autumn School here.

polar exploration, polar regions, Captain Scott, Shackleton, Heroic Age

[frostedmagnolias]

Anklet

c. 1898-1899

by René Lalique

Musée des Arts Décoratifs

[marzipanandminutiae]

Belonged to Liane de Pougy, a courtesan. possibly a gift from her lover, actress and writer Natalie Clifford Barney

(Reminder that anklets would not fit over the generally high-top boots back then, or even stockings with low evening pumps, and would seldom be visible under long skirts anyway. So this gift has an erotic component inherently- it only works, given late Belle Epoque clothing, if worn when nude or scantily clad)

[i-am-a-lesbigwen]

does anyone have that 4chan post about the guy who got like. deradicalised from being an incel because he started taking care of shrimp?

[nyxwoven]

i can't post pictures in replies so here u go

[i-am-a-lesbigwen]

thats the one! thank you!

[ziggy-scardust]

I think of shrimp guy often and I hope he and his shrimp are doing great and if I ever meet him I would love to ask about them

[woman-respecter]

suburban women on september 15 1967 tuning in to star trek and seeing fuck-or-die mode spock getting in a sweaty man fight with captain kirk in amok time

[ajcrowlor]

big tshirt that says MY INTERPRETATIONS MUST HAVE A STRONG BASIS IN THE SOURCE MATERIAL on the front and THIS IS FUN TO ME on the back

[werewolf-transgenderism]

oh my god I just saw the cutest thing in the world. little Black girl with beads in her hair for the first day of school and the beads were pink then silver then a bunch of yellow then beige then grey to make them look like pencils 🥺🥺🥺 brb I will draw an artist’s rendition

[werewolf-transgenderism]

^ like this. waaaaaugh 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[roseunspindle]

A world where you have a special animal soul companion, you get them at like...age five. Your parents take you for the ceremony. Since they are super magical they can change size so...larger sized animals can shrink so no one has to figure out how to like in an apartment with like...an elephant.

Find out your companion here *jazz hands*

Do you love them? Do you hate them?

How would your parents react to your new bestie?

[spin-the-wheel-polls]

you were almost turned into a vampire, but before you could be fully turned, the vampire was staked. This left you with a vampire weakness, while still being human.

Spin the wheel to find out your weakness!

How much does this effect you?

Nothing changes

It's inconvenient but I can deal with jty

It will be hard to adjust but I'll figure it out

I don't know if I'll be able to live like this

Maybe I can find another vampire to finish the turning?

I might just kill myself

Results/other

Remaining time: 5 days 4 hours

thanks @theemmjay for submitting this poll idea!! Seriously it's such a cool concept I love it so much

[rabbiteclair]

auto immune disorders happen when the immune system ignores regulatory factors and begins attacking healthy bodily tissues, due to what scientists refer to as "sheer love of the game"

[fitzsjames]

Fitzjames’ voice drops carefully, measuring his words [...] There is a sense here that Fitzjames speaks of something more than the relationship between Franklin and Crozier. There’s a touch of the personal here.