ShortLilPen @melfidraws - Tumblr Blog

DM me if you want a drawing from me! Still testing the water.

there's a really you vibe in your art but i can't figure out what exactly. its a bit like controlled random. hey arnold but 3d. and all that stuff, and the beautiful yet differing rendering. whay are you you're a mystery

I don't know………. i have this mindset after looking at every art reference that i could find or looked up to: "Never stick to just one rendering, be free and experiment with other art programs and different coloring styles." basically i don't want to be consistent.

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#hey arnold #helga pataki #arnold shortman #phoebe heyerdahl #gerald johanssen #shortaki #melarts

#hey arnold #helga pataki #arnold shortman #gerald johanssen #olga pataki #shortaki #melarts

melfidraws

DM me if you want a drawing from me! Still testing the water.

7th May

#hey arnold #arnie #helga pataki #melarts

Been following you ever since 2022 and been loving your art ever since, i have to ask… how come your so fast to come up ideas on what to draw and very fast at drawing?! I remember when you were posting art literally everyday lol, your consistency and art has been inspiring and even helped me to pursue as an artist! :)

Hellow!! Thank you so so much for saying this! The reason is that whenever i have a slight idea in my head i immediately clasp onto despite if it's a boring idea lol cause i'd rather have a boring idea instead of just let it linger and vanished. I do draw fast and everyday but recently i don't have that energy anymore due to how busy i am with college, now drawing took me a day or two instead of the usual 3 to 4 hours. The burnout is also there. Though i usually fixed this by cutting corners making more abstract art and painting that are messy, it was a nice change despite i do miss drawing fully painted digital that i often do with artrage program.

I don't recommend drawing everday, it's just me being crazy. If i don't draw a day i will lose my mind a bit lol i love drawing art. Thank you again!!

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I know close to nothing about Hey Arnold! but I admire your dedication to the craft :)

Daww thank you!! My target audience reach more than just hey arnold fans don't worry hehe.

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its silly but your art always reminds me of this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brh6sm6KCK8&list=RDBrh6sm6KCK8&start_radio=1. I always enjoy seeing the derivatives of art classics with your work it's like you're remarking art history with this ship lol and to me that's like the heart of transformative work and recognizing a beautiful dynamic or theme in a fictional story and how many ideas you bring to life with just one drawing these characters anyways I'm feeling sentimental sorry bye T_T

I've listened to it! It's a good song i tell you that and i can see it! You're too kind, thank you, thank you so so much!!! Daww don't be sorry for it, i'm happy you could tell me all of these! Thankies!!

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i'm not sure how often you check tumblr but i wanted to say you're seriously one of my favorite artists online, you have such a unique distinct style, very amazing skill with composition, painting, colors, i can go on. and it's so exciting to see the different ways you draw helga and arnold, i will always love how you portray them. helga is like one of the characters ever for me, and i can tell from your art work that she is so cherished... your art has so much love in every piece

Hai hellow!! Oh my gosh thank you so so much for saying these aaa i'm so flattered! I'm glad that i could be your favorite artist. Thank you again! 🫶

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#hey arnold #arnold shortman #helga pataki #gerald johanssen #sid #shortaki #melarts

shortakiweek

Shortaki Week 2026!!!

What's up everybody - it's that time again. Shortaki Week 2026 is upon us!

Round 8 will begin on June 21st and finish on June 28th! Once again, you'll have 8 days to share your undying devotion to our beloved OTP, Helga/Arnold.

• Day 1 - Pier / Ice Cream / Wound • Day 2 - Guilt / Let Go / Sanctuary • Day 3 - Angel / Friendly Fire / Slow Motion • Day 4 - Crystalline / Date / Caution • Day 5 - River / Symphony / Reap - Sow • Day 6 - Severed / Mourning / Discard • Day 7 - Fragile / Lullaby / Stay • Day 8 - Creator’s Choice!!

If Shortaki speaks to you, we encourage you to participate and get creative! Almost any kind of creative endeavor or medium is accepted, from the mainstream art and fics, to the obscure nail art and embroidery.

Please make sure to READ THE RULES before anything! If you have any questions or suggestions, message us here!

8 years of Shortakiweek bliss! Let's go!!

#i don't know if i can do this year #maybe i can do some #who knows

#hey arnold #arnold shortman #helga pataki #gerald johanssen #phoebe heyerdahl #big patty #harold berman #shortaki #melarts

do you use ko fi at all ?

yeah i use ko fi, usually it's for people who would like to support me further through donation. Feel free to donate me if anyone wants to, small ammount i would still be grateful!

My ko fi: Shortlilpen

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