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Hi there! I'm a queer artist from Germany drawing sapphic art! 📷 You can also find me on Instagram. ☕ If you love my stuff, you can buy me a Ko-fi. 🍎 PRINT SHOP IS NOW OPEN! >>> SHOP HERE! 🍐

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Dear fruits and friends! I am excited to announce that my print shop is finally online!! ✨🍎✨ >>>> SHOP HERE! If you would like to have my art hanging on your walls, now is your chance! Of course, if you would like to see a specific artwork as a print that isn't in the shop yet, do let me know. Happy shopping and thank you for your love & support! 🥰

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 13 + 14 - Rise + Castle]

The group together then went right along to meet the infamous Queen, who's beauty and castle was both praised in song as the prettiest one's ever seen.

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 12 - Spicey]

The witch and the shepherdess both felt arise a fiery heat in their bones. "Don't our home country's chilis taste very nice?" Yet both only answered with groans. (Which one of those two types of people eating spicy food are you? I'm on the left, am a sensitive bean. 🥵)

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 11 - Wander]

One of the traders suggested a deal. As they sat there and shared in the food, "As a way to say thanks for the wonderful meal, why don't you come join in our troop?"

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 10 - Fortune]

In the hours of dawn, their bellies did ache, as the scent of a meal filled the air. A group of kind traders set their breakfast to bake, and quickly invited the pair.

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 9 - Bounce]

"Leaving you here would not do at all!" The witch let our heroine know. "Climb up on my toad - I'll make sure you won't fall. Next stop: The city. Let's go!"

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 8 - Toad]

A croak as deep as the thunder rang out, making them jump with a scare. Before them a witch with her big toad stood proud. Asking "What're you doing there?"

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 7 - Drip]

The mermaid had carried them back to the shore. But the shepherdess still felt quite blue. "I abandoned my flock and neglected my chore! I'm wondering what I should do?"

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 6 - Golden]

Just as their strength almost threatened to fade, a mermaid with long golden hair fished them right up and came to their aid chuckling: "Why would you jump in my lair?"

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 5 - Map]

Their journey begun when they plunged in a stream, carrying them far, far from home, further than sheep or its keeper had been, between the waves crested with foam.

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 4 - Dodge]

They stumbled and tumbled, right down the hill, right past the Bandit Chief''s crew. "Catch them!" she yelled and at them roared: "Hold still!" - yet gravity thwarted her coup.

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 3 - Path]

Without looking back once, our heroine ran, over a path that wound left and right. Alas, this turned out a foolhardy plan: The sudden steep hillside won this brief fight.

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 2 - Spiders]

The shepherdess woke from her sleep with a fright, before her a monster as dark as the night. Her sheep felt her jolt und joined in her scream, her valor and courage dispersed like a dream. [CW: SPIDER, artwork under the cut]

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[INKTOBER '23 | DAY 1 - Dream]

In fields of green, a shepherdess lies, Besides her flock, under starry night skies. Dreaming of valor, a knight on a quest, enjoying adventures at her queen's behest.

Well hello, I'm back from my little vacation, ready to try my hand at this year's Inktober-challenge! ⭐️ It's gonna be a story about a young shepherdess going on an adventure and it's gonna be fruity, don't you worry! 😉

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Hi ma'am, what environment works best for you to work in? Like time of day or specific place?

Hi and hello dear Anon, thanks for getting in touch with your question - I hope you're well! 🤗 Since your question might be interesting for everyone, I've taken some time to answer in depth. I hope it's useful for y'all!

🔽How I work best as a full-time artist🔽

Time/Schedule

I personally work best early in the day when my concentration and energy is at its highest.

Since I am prone to either ALWAYS work/draw or be exhausted from rushing myself, a good schedule is vital! Currently, I am in the process of figuring out a new, much more flexible schedule for myself, where certain days of the week are reserved for tasks with some flex days to switch things around if needed.

I like to start with admin tasks, which I find difficult, and work my way down until I can "just draw", which I find easiest.

Workplace/Set-Up

I work with a PC and drawing tablet set-up, so I am bound to my desk workplace-wise, but I would love to upgrade with a portable tablet so I can draw out in nature or in society.

I've surrounded my desk with things that inspire me: Plants, postcards, trinkets, you name it. This keeps my brain fresh and oftentimes gives me a boost to keep drawing.

My monitors are positioned high enough that I can see them well while sitting upright. Good posture is vital if you spend a lot of time working!

I now have my big Huion Kamvas tablet that has a display, so I need to remind myself to not be crouched over it all the time. I also pull up the artwork on my further-away monitor to check the overall composition and/or values, instead of drowning in details!

Health While Working

While drawing, music, documentaries or Let's Plays are vital to keep the overthinking at bay and to keep me in the flow!

WATER!! I can't stress enough how important it is to drink. Enough. Water. If I don't, that results in brain fog and art is no.

Sometimes I need to rest my eyes on something else than my WIP art - I usually keep my desktop wallpaper something calming and almost neutral (like a mist-covered lake or a mountain ridge) and just stare at it for a few moments.

I am mindful of my breaks, especially when drawing! I use a pomodoro timer to know when it's time for stretching my hands and for water breaks.

Snack breaks are also a good thing - I definitely recommend fruit (because of course!), nuts and dark chocolate. They help me stay energized without making me drowsy.

Process

I keep a very detailed To Do list to keep myself motivated and also to know where exactly in the art/project process I am. My brain can either be in admin mode or creative mode, not both.

If I feel blocked either artistically or energy wise, I try to do some personal sketches for at least ten minutes.

If I absolutely can't motivate myself to draw (due to energy levels or whatever reason), I honor that and see if I want to do something else, like learning Blender, learning more about the business side of the artist life - or maybe just take a breather and let myself be a human bean.

Some days, I like the challenge of sketching a new idea, some days I prefer the cozy and less creative task of doing outlines and shading of existing sketches. I now try to let myself do what I gravitate towards more and it pays off with me not feeling overwhelmed as easily. It's about just doing what you can most of the time.

When I'm done with a piece of artwork, I try my darndest to be very supportive and proud of myself. I take a longer break and return to look at the finished artwork, trying to name my favorite thing about it as well as something I can see needs more work.

Something I don't do YET but will do: Keeping a document with all the positive comments I receive. I think validation and acknowledgement are things that humans almost always enjoy and keeping a record of praise around is sure to motivate me at least a little.

And that's that! If any of you read to this point: Thank you very much, I hope you found my list useful! If you have any tips or tricks regarding drawing, staying motivated and in general doing a hecking survive as an arting individual, why not drop it in the comments for all to benefit from? Stay healthy and stay happy! Much love! 😊

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"They say flowers that bloom in the moonlight are the most beautiful - and truly, the most captivating beauty blossoms in the shadows"

I'm back to bring you some delicious Donna x maid food. 😌 Yep, I'm still around and kicking and alive. I had to deal with two very not nice health problems back to back, so it has been a ✨TIME✨ since I posted. Missed you all! 🥰 I'll try and return to the drawing board slowly and mindful of my energy. And I hope that you also take care of your precious selves! ❤️ Thank you for being patient and sticking around!

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"I think I'll try defying gravity, and you can't pull me down."

We all need more badass witches in our life. ✨ I hope you all enjoy my version of Elphaba! 🥰

Now, next up is light blue - what character would you like to see in my style?