Borky/Barracuda

23 | she/they | hiatus

[barracudabytez]

an update:

I don't think I'll be posting/making anything for artfight.

As much as I've always wanted to join this event, I cannot bring myself to finish any artwork right now. All of my refs are done, but I haven't posted them cuz I just didn't want to, I guess. I haven't been happy doing any art lately and it's getting to the point where I can't focus on anything I'm working on, let alone finish. I rlly wanted to see how ppl would draw my iterator oc and my tiger girl oc but I will not join artfight if it means I can't give back to the community. I wish I had artist friends who I could hype up and just draw their ocs all day. If by some miracle I change my mind, I'll ofc post another update.

I am also considering ceasing my output of online art posts for the time being (I won't ever delete my accts, they will remain up as I believe in archiving- If they're ever deleted it was not my doing so). I have no other prospects that I've worked towards, and I'm beginning to (seriously) think I can't make a living from my art. I understand that this is difficult to achieve regardless, but it isn't working out.

[barracudabytez]

Trying to get some refs done for art fight cuz like I never draw my ocs so..... I have multiple slugcat ocs but I decided to only pick one for art fight. This ref is still a wip, but I wanted to upload it since it's basically done. My biggest struggle I have with ocs is naming them, and this name I've picked is only a placeholder. I think almost every oc I'm making refs for will have placeholder names rip. I am always open to suggestions tho!!

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i had already watched the finale in theatres a few weeks ago. I loved it!!

small doodle to celebrate!

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Hollow Knight sticker design that I hadn't posted yet. This one was also with me at the previous con where I was a vendor! One day I'll get my Hornet design down and design a sticker that will do her justice... cuz rn I can't get her cloak to look good :')

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My final for one of my classes. I drew this one sorta with trans rights in mind. and I also just wanted to draw my fursona/fursuit as a cat girl. I hope to draw her again in the future!

I think this is my last post about my class artwork for now. I'll have more things to post once I start getting ready for artfight.

[barracudabytez]

Another class project. There are 5 variations total (i left one out cuz i didnt like it and it messed up the format) I hope that I can push through in time for art fight cuz i got mad burnout rn. I'd love to participate but I'm also starting a new cosplay (details eventually) AND trying to finish a larger personal rw project of mine. and i can't do any of these if i have burnout! I went into this year realizing I want- even need- to be more self-indulgent. more on this thought later!

but srs I hope whoever has interacted with my art ever has a great week :o ! y'alls tags can sometimes really make my day :)

and i hope those who continue to interact with my art receive 1 million bajillion dollar. and a hug

[barracudabytez]

o right artfight is a thing... i've never done it, but i'll certainly try to get ready for it

(me realizing i have to draw refs for all of my oc's cuz i never actually draw them) haha i can totally get ready in time

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Another class project, featuring Hatsune Miku. I keep forgetting to add my signature to these! I'll have a few more class assignments to post since I have nothing else done atm.

I desperately need a new drawing tablet (WITH a screen I can draw on!) so I can finally use clip studio paint. As helpful as my current tablet is, the track pad is annoying! Switching between my ipad and the tablet always throws me off somehow.

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Guess who decided to draw rw for class

But seriously, I was having so much trouble exporting the work properly since I accidently made the canvas too big and realized too late... I missed drawing them. Based on a song('s artwork). This is unfinished, but I wanted to post anyway since I kinda like it.

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I had a great time at Beaver State Comic Con! I hope I can attend next year as well! Slowly learning how to start my own business, I think.

baby's first booth :')

But now that May is over, and June is here (Happy Pride!!) I plan on learning how to, eventually, open an online shop! I'll also create another alt acct soon, for more personal things and sketches/doodles I never usually share. stay tuned for much more rw art wawa

[barracudabytez]

Small Update: The stickers are almost complete!

Took me a lot longer than I expected since I had to troubleshoot and remake some sheets. I ran out of laminate halfway :') The eeveelution collection (and lil' buddy) is done, I just have 5 more designs to print once my laminate arrives. It's so nice that my work finally paid off and I can hold the physical merch in my hands. All the designs shown will be coming with me to Beaver State Comic Con!

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With Glaceon done, I have finally completed my eeveelution sticker designs! I love how I did the eyes. Some of the shiny variants look pretty similar to their og counterparts, so I got creative with differentiating the two.

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busy

i know i have been slow with general posts but i wanted to touch on my lack of rw artwork as of late. I am extremely busy atm, as I not only have my job and school, I am also gearing up to attend my first con as a vendor (I'll post more info when I get the chance). I don't have time for all of these things so I've had to sacrifice not only my free time but time spent on personal artwork as well. As of right now, I do not make money from the art I produce, so I'm putting my energy into things that can pay off my classes. The con is held at the end of May, so once June is finally upon me I will have more rw art to work on and post. I have a lot of ideas and free will to take advantage of :3

[barracudabytez]

Umbreon is next! I'm almost done with drawing each eeveelution, I can't wait to actually print them all! Umbreon has an amazing shiny form and I wish espeon's shiny matched its energy.

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Vaporeon was kinda tough to draw (Leafeon was still the toughest) but she's so pretty..... Water type pokemon are in a league of their own.

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Everyone do my big fat Deltarune quiz I promise it's fun

Big fat Deltarune quiz :3 For my own sanity this quiz will not feature any characters that were in Undertale. Sorry to the Sans fangirls /

[barracudabytez]

oh no... kinda on point tho

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Jolteon is also complete! My favorite eeveelutions are Espeon and Jolteon. If i HAD to pick just one, it'd be Jolteon cuz this thing rules. Underrated.