The fancy header text is misleading this is a chaotic mess of doodles and me trying to post more than once every 4902834092 months All art used on my profile was drawn by me! â»20, he/they/sheâ»Christianâ»carrdâ»
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I should put an intro post here too shouldn't I it's gonna be a lot nicer-looking than the one on my reblog blog
hello! i'm Derpu (or Crow) :> tis nice to meet you! I am An Adultâą (21 to be exact), but i will not post NSFW here, other than perhaps a somewhat suggestive jokeânothing more. these will be tagged with "#nsfw" regardless. any potentially triggering content is tagged "#cw [thing]", and i tag fandoms and characters! please let me know if you would like me to add a content warning tag to a post :) (i may decline based on if i agree that it needs the tag or not)
There Is No Post Schedule In Ba Sing Se, i just post wheneverâwhich ends up leading to A Bunch Of Posts For A Month Followed By Radio Silence For Two (-Thousand)
i'm currently hyperfixated on Persona and Bungo Stray Dogs so that is what i'll be drawing and writing a lot!! previous hyperfixations that I've posted about (and may post more of): Danganronpa, Kingdom Hearts, Kid Icarus, The Owl House, The Legend of Zelda
each fandom name links to my art in that fandom!!
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for more just. Basic Infoâą, check my profile carrd! for commission information, pricing, and specs, check my ko-fi! i will post whenever i open and close them :) disclaimer they are . almost never open o7 i am presently being commissioned long-term for a fangame but but may still open em if i have the spoons
TAG SYSTEM
#derpu-drabblesâmy writing tag! kind of Barrenâą but . I Will Post More Eventually,
#derpu-animationsâmy animations! also barren but i'm thinkin of doing more >:3c
#derpu-ocsâposts about my ocs!! Also Also Very Barren
toyhouse; OC: Spec; OC: Clover
#yearly-art-summaryâthe tag for the yearly art summary i do, starting from 2021!! i missed 2022 despite having filled a summary so i guess 2022 me just forgorâą HAH so it's only Mostly in chronological order
#askie asksâmy ask tag!
#resourcesâuseful art-related resources, both reblogs of other artists' things as well as posts of my own! :) feel free to ask for anything pertaining to how i draw!
#random stuffâbasically just . Random Stuffâą unrelated to drawing KLJDSL like the whole April First 2024 fiasco, or any miscellaneous Brain Thoughtsâą
#p5r shenanigansâąâany posts I make pertaining to my playthrough of Persona 5 Royal!! I'm not going into this blind, as I've gone through the story up to the third semesterâthough, I only know the overarching storyline for that part of the game
oh, alsoâI reply to tags added to my posts!! so please don't be spooked if you're suddenly pinged in a reply AHAHAHA i just wanna appreciate you :) <3
thank you for reading, and i hope you enjoy your visit!!
Trying to figure out how to draw armour.
These are some of my notes I uploaded on patreon. A lot more to come since I really want to figure this one out.
Do you design a lot of characters living in not-modern eras and youâre tired of combing through google for the perfect outfit references? Well I got good news for you kiddo, this website has you covered! Originally @modmad made a post about it, but her link stopped working and I managed to fix it, so hereâs a new post. Basically, this is a costume rental website for plays and stage shows and what not, they have outfits for several different decades from medieval to the 1980s. LOOK AT THIS SELECTION:
OPEN ANY CATEGORY AND OH LORDYâ
Thereâs a lot of really specific stuff in here, I design a lot of 1930s characters for my ask blog and with more chapters on the way for the game it belongs to Iâm gonna be designing more, and this website is going to be an invaluable reference. I hope this can be useful to my other fellow artists as well! :)
So you can avoid them stealing things from you, the artist/writer, etc.
Pro GenAI websites/Programs:
Facebook
Instagram
X/Twitter (Remember, Grok gives people cancer)
Threads
Pro Writing Aid
Grammarly
Duolingo
Google Docs
Microsoft Word/all Microsoft products Takes from and will feed their machine.
Youtube (taking advantage of people who are hearing impaired. ==;;)
Adobe Products. All of them. If you HAVE to use them (Some businesses require it), save offline because there is a film of at least some privacy protections there, so if you have to sue, you can say it violates US privacy law. Remember, contracts do not circumvent US law.
Corel won't feed the machines, but still uses AI stolen from other artists. Which sucks since Corel Draw is the second best overall for vector programs. (Plus I love Painter, but I bought the offline version to avoid AI). (Canadian company)
Canva Takes and feeds their machine.
Deviant Art Not only supports AI, but put a tool in and said they are going to steal your work if you like it or not for their machine.
Sketchup went Pro-GenAI. The thing is that you can do the same thing in Blender these days with precise measurements.
Autodesk has stated they are Pro-Gen AI here. It is not clear if they will use your models to feed their machine. But be on guard. They make Maya and 3Dmax. You can replace it with Blender.
Neutral ground:
Tumblr (there is a way to opt out [Link] and they don't have an active AI machine.) https://www.tumblr.com/dookins/743519550598987776/heres-how-to-disable-third-parties-like-ai
Etsy allows GenAI, but still has some (minor) restrictions. I'd still be cautious. (Also be cautious of drop shippers). Complaints about too much AI and AI images+patterns made by Ai still exist on the website. They lean slightly more pro-AI, but still won't let it run completely amok, say like Facebook. They won't feed your work into a machine, but also don't ban it through robots.txt.
Bluesky They don't use an AI algorithm except for in the "Discover" section of their website, but while they are anti-GenAI strongly, they don't seem to block the Gen AI bots from entry, so you'd still have to use Nightshade or Glaze (links below). There is no opt-out because they don't need an opt out. (Leaning towards strong position on AI, but I wish they would block GenAI bots).
Searxng- If you super want to screw over Google, in general, and have some tech savvy, you can set up your own search engine through searxng. It's easier on Windows and Linux than it is on a Mac. (Mac you need Docker), but if you're determined on privacy, Searxng adds a layer of privacy. Some of it sometimes uses bits of AI, but most of it doesn't and you can fuss with the settings so it doesn't spit out AI results. At sheer minimum Google will stop spitting out weird videos on Youtube at you because in your private browsing, you searched for the origin of ball bearings while not logged in for a book and Google likes to break privacy laws.
Strong positions against AI:
Scrivener (Creator vowed against AI) Writing program. There is an active forum, and versions for Mac, Linux and PC. It is paid, but at ~60 USD, it's cheaper than most programs. There is usually a holiday sale around Christmas. It has a learning curve, but with an active forum with the programmer of it there to ask obscure questions it's not a dead zone. They often take suggestions and implement them over time. (Especially if you rank the importance, applications, etc) US company.
LibreOffice Open source and free Spreadsheet and Word processor program that can replace Microsoft Word. Some people might have seen older versions where it was called Neo Office (now extinct) and Open Office. LibreOffice is still populated, plus the forums are super helpful if you get stuck. The UX is pretty intuitive if you've used Microsoft Word. Scrivener, BTW, supports exporting to odt (the native file) as well as .doc, and this can open both. The slight thing is that sometimes it doesn't export to .doc smoothly. And I DO wish more magazines, and agent (big clue here) supported .odt files since it is free. Part of the reason .odt isn't as supported is because Microsoft and Adobe have a deal with the devil with each other, so Adobe's Book formatting program InDesign doesn't support ODT. (BTW, if you have a good open source replacement for InDesign that supports ODT, let me know.)
Dabble (as suggested by SF stories, see reblog) is a writing program. Similar to Scrivener. Has vowed against AI and to resist it. 108 dollars a year for Basic. It is almost twice the price of Scrivener who lets you update for fairly cheap. 29 dollars a month, v. 59 dollars for the whole program (Scrivener) for the same features of Premium. You choose.
yWriter is a free Writing program and like Scrivener, and has vowed against AI Last I looked it had some UX issues, but some people swear by it. The learning curve is higher than Scrivener which is saying something.
Ellipsus is an online writing program and vowed against AI. The main feature I like (which Scrivener doesn't have) is the ability to change spellcheck based on region/language. It is a requested feature of Scrivener, but lower priority. So if you have a Brit, you can get the spelling for the character. They are a British-based company.
Cara.app (The creator of the website sued GenAI there is no chance they'll convert) is an artist website. Cara is trying to institute an auto Glaze/Nightshade into the website if given enough funds. People see it as a soft replacement for deviant art. (which went fully AI) If you believe in human art, please donate if you can. Zhang Jingna, the Creator,is Chinese-Singporean. She lives in Singapore.
Clip Studio Paint added AI, but saw the light and decided to protect artists instead because of protest and removed it. There are tutorials and a good forum if you get super stuck. Based in Japan, so the UI and UX is really clean.
Davinci Resolve Pro is a film editing software that's super good. There is a free version and a paid version. The forums are responsive. The programmers aren't always present. There is a healthy group of tutorials. US company. Clean UX. It does take a little bit of time to remember the shortcuts.
Tahoma2D is anti-AI and open source animation program. Takes a little getting used to, but is good for animations and doesn't crash as often as Animate. Programmers are in the forums and some bugs are fixed within hours. The forums are super responsive and helpful.
Krita open source and free, no AI. I'd rank it secondary to Clip Studio Paint (which is paid) I haven't tried the forums, but it's pretty intuitive and can stand for a lower level replacement for Painter, and do a lot of the basics of Photoshop. It's usually ranked higher than the equally open source Gimp.
Writer P AKA Writer+ (app for when you're on the go) is a simple word processor app for your phone that doesn't use AI. The original programmer stopped updating, so Writer+ person took over and isn't out to make a profit since it's free in the spirit of the original app. It has subfolders you can use. Since it was programmed before GenAI it doesn't have AI. Intuitive, easy to use. Fairly easy to upload the files through three dots->share. The files can save to your card or phone with some settings fussing. Simple word processor.
Inkscape is a free vector program and no AI. It is harder to use than illustrator and has less features. But if you're doing smaller vectors for one-offs with less complexity, it'll do you after some learning curve. Best of the lot. I hate Affinity Designer which is the same thing, only paid. (Neither Affinity program was worth the money paid)
Affinity (Designer, etc) swore to be AI-free and does Vector and Photos. The UX is messy, I dislike the program and regret paying for it. Inkscape and Krita are better UX and do the same thing. The forums aren't as friendly since there has been an onslaught of people seeing it's supposed to be a replacement for Photoshop and Illustrator, but the programmers aren't present. The people on the forums are often on edge about this assertion. And the capabilities of the program don't outshine basically Krita or Inkscape capabilities (both free). What is usually intuitive is not. UK company. If you're going to pay for a program, go for Clip Studio Paint which rivals Corel Painter.
Blender is a 3D art program and does not use GenAI. It can do 2D animation, but Tahoma is easier to use in this regard. It's open source and free. Plus there are plenty of tutorials. The forums can be touch and go sometimes, but there are plenty of sub Blender communities that might be responsive. It can also do animation.
Handmade vowed against AI and promised to never sell itself for stock prices to prevent AI (as a replacement for Etsy.)
Discover a world of creativity and craftsmanship through Handmade, an innovative platform connecting passionate artisans with discerning buy
Proton (to replace Google Suite) as suggested by SF Stories (see reblog) Vowed against AI. They are missing a spreadsheet, but have online and offline capabilities, plus a built-in VPN.
But you need a pro website...
Look up robots.txt and AI bots: https://www.cyberciti.biz/web-developer/block-openai-bard-bing-ai-crawler-bots-using-robots-txt-file/
Use cloudflare:
Use Nightshade:
https://nightshade.cs.uchicago.edu/whatis.html
which will poison the algorithm
Use Glaze:
Take Away:
The thing is you think you doing it alone will do nothing, but the more AI feeds on itself, AI images, the worse they become, and the less detailed so, denying it the images, adding poison or not being able to read the human text is eventually going to lead to an AI collapse.
Analysis shows that indiscriminately training generative artificial intelligence on real and generated content, usually done by scrapi
And why not help that along?
I don't want to give cancer to poor people [Link] or make the planet burn faster [Link]. So GenAI collapse is everything I dream of. GenAI apocalypse is not.
masterlist of resources for writing disabled/chronically ill/neurodiverse characters
Disclaimer: I do not have every condition listed here (though I do have quite a few). I have verified as much as I could that each resource is a good source of information. If any of these is misleading or wrong in any way PLEASE let me know. I will fix it accordingly.
Wanting to branch into writing more diverse characters? Wanting to include representation for those who are neurodivergent, disabled, or chronically ill? The first step to branching out is to research the various conditions/diseases/disorders your character could have. You also need to research what day to day life would be like for them. These links should provide a starting base of information in writing and portraying these characters:
Resources for writing/handling a chronically ill character:
4 tips for writing a chronically ill character
Writing about a chronically ill character
Spoon Theory
Writing about chronic illness (many different chapters about it)
Writing a character with Chronic Pain
Treating disabled people like humans
Trauma and chronic illness
Talking to disabled people about their disabilities
Spoon Theory Graphic
Executive Dysfunction
Chronic Pain First Aid Kit
How Hogwarts A Mystery can be used to describe spoon theory
Why you should never say âbut you donât look sick!â
Writing disabled characters
Writing a neurodiverse character
What it means to be neurodiverse
An interview about a neurodiverse character and author
Resources for learning more about various chronic illnesses/neurodiversity:
Mental illnesses/Neurological Disorders:
depression
anxiety
post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
bipolar disorder
ADHD
obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
boderline personality disorder (BPD) / more resources
eating disorders / more resources
Cushings
autism
Tourettes
Epilepsy
Dyspraxia / more resources / more resources
Autoimmune Diseases:
rheumatoid arthritis
type 1 diabetes
lupus / more references
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Ulcerative colitis and Crohnâs
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Gravesâ disease
Hormonal/Reproductive Disorders *these disorders are not only womenâs health issues. trans men and non-binary indiviudals can suffer from them as well. please do not refer to them as solely womenâs health issues*:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) / more information /
Adenomyosis
Endometriosis
Gastrointestinal Conditions:
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Barrettâs esophagus
Celiac Disease
Skin Conditions:
Rosacea / more resources
Eczema / more resources
Psoriasis / more resources
Various other illnesses/conditions:
Ehler-Danlos Syndrome
B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia
Type 2 Diabetes
Iron deficiency anemia
Chronic migraines
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Recommended places to look for more information on your own:
The Mighty
PBS list of resources
PCOS awareness association
Right here on tumblr. there are tons of posts under tags related to the topics as well as the â#chronically illâ tag and â#spoonieâ tag
Try and find either government websites or websites that belong to the specific research groups for those conditions
Psychiatry journals/texts
Reach out to those you know with a chronic illness (but ALWAYS be sure to ask if it is okay. for some people talking about their illnesses is traumatizing and personal. others (like me) are okay with it!
If there are illnesses not here that you would like represented, let me know! I plan on keeping this updated and continuing adding to it. Every link should take you directly to the source/post.
Remember, a lot of these are more common than you think. there will always be someone out there who feels represented by a character with one of these conditions/disorders/diseases. this kind of representation helps normalize the idea that it is okay to exist as a neurodivergent, chronically ill, or disabled person. you are allowed to have adventures and live a happy life.
as well as adding â-aiâ to the end of search enquiries to remove the generated response box, when looking for images, you can add âbefore:2021â to the end to help reduce the amount of clutter in your results
facing a Dilemma. i want to make an art tag because i keep reblogging stuff to reply to it here but then that means you can scroll and see the same post like 5 times. and yes i have my art organized by fandom. but what if someone wants to see just All Of It Without Switching Between Fandom Tags. so i want to make the tag but then it would just be my username because the writing tag is "derpu-drabbles" and i gotta keep a theme. but then it being my username annoys me greatly . aooughh
hIGUCHI MY QUEENNNNN I MISS YOU SO BAD. I MISS YOU SO BAD
(Florence + The MachineâBuckle) (you can thank @cedar-spirit for that one it's so Higuchi . it's so her /neg PLEASEEE YOU DESERVE BETTER) (also we have not yet gotten past Dead Apple so if Higuchi appears again do not tell me //SHOT)
we got past Dead Apple and she does appear in certainly The Most Episode Ever ,
and then she appears again a lot later just to suffer again đđ
okay guys if you follow my main you may have seen that i am now being Consumed by the stray dogs of the bungo variety so i shall begin posting art of it but fear not. persona still has my brain in a Chokehold
first post of it coming Right Now also because i've begun rewatching bsd (we still haven't finished it because we wanna all be able to watch Dead Apple in person, they swear by everything happening in Dead Apple so we've been holding off until we can get together LMAOAOAO) and omg i miss Higuchi so bad i love her So Bad I LOVE HER SO BAD WHY IS SHE ONLY IN THE SHOW FOR LIKE .5% OF IT PLEASEEEEE ALSO I MISS MY BLACK LIZARDS. HER AND THE BLACK LIZARDS. I MISS THEM SO BAD
bro highkey miss roleplaying with Persona characters i had some Bangersâą (also for clarification i am not posting anyone else's messages for their privacy, all of the everything shown here is written by myself)
(context for that first one Akechi is called Loki because he's in the middle of hiding his identity from people he's working with so he pulled the name out of his ass (read: by Hereward's genius definitely-unbiased suggestion))
and a couple slash gen I'm Proud Of These ones as well because . why not ,
the drawing in that last one has been my laptop's lockscreen for Ages by the way . i love it he looks so gentle (gives myself a pat on the back) (also shoutout to Colbub's Marigolds for permanently altering my brain chemistry that fic is the reason i wrote Velvet Room Minato and also also is genuinely a *feast* i kept losing it and mentally shaking Colbub by the shoulders KLADJSLKJSFLASJF IT'S SO GOOD. IT'S SO GOOD)
