NightCucco on AO3

I enjoy reading and writing Zelda fanfic

[kotori-mochi]

Can't afford art school?

After seeing post like this 👇

And this gem 👇

As well as countless of others from the AI generator community. Just talking about how "inaccessible art" is, I decided why not show how wrong these guys are while also helping anyone who actually wants to learn.

Here is the first one ART TEACHERS! There are plenty online and in places like youtube.

📺Here is my list:

Proko (Free, mostly teaches anatomy and how to draw people. But does have art talks and teaches the basics.)

Marc Brunet (Free but he does have other classes for a cheap price. Use to work for Blizzard and teaches you everything)

Aaron Rutten (free, tips about art, talks about art programs and the best products for digital art)

BoroCG (free, teaches a verity of art mediums from 3D modeling to digital painting. As well as some tips that can be used across styles)

Jesse J. Jones (free, talks about animating)

Jesus Conde (free, teaches digital painting and has classes in Spanish)

Mohammed Agbadi (free, he gives some advice in some videos and talks about art)

Ross Draws (free, he does have other classes for a good price. Mostly teaching character designs and simple backgrounds.)

SamDoesArts (free, gives good advice and critiques)

Drawfee Show (free, they do give some good advice and great inspiration)

The Art of Aaron Blaise ( useful tips for digital art and animation. Was an animator for Disney. Mostly nature art)

Bobby Chiu ( useful tips and interviews with artist who are in the industry or making a living as artist)

Sinix Design (has some tips on drawing people)

Winged canvas (art school for free on a verity of mediums)

Bob Ross (just a good time, learn how to paint, as well as how too relax when doing art. "there are no mistakes only happy accidents", this channel also provides tips from another artist)

Scott Christian Sava (Inspiration and provides tips and advice)

Pikat (art advice and critiques)

Drawbox (a suggested cheap online art school, made of a community of artist)

Skillshare (A cheap learning site that has art classes ranging from traditional to digital. As well as Animation and tutorials on art programs. All under one price, in the USA it's around $34 a month)

Human anatomy for artist (not a video or teacher but the site is full of awesome refs to practice and get better at anatomy)

Second part BOOKS, I have collected some books that have helped me and might help others.

📚Here is my list:

The "how to draw manga" series produced by Graphic-sha. These are for manga artist but they give great advice and information.

"Creating characters with personality" by Tom Bancroft. A great book that can help not just people who draw cartoons but also realistic ones. As it helps you with facial ques and how to make a character interesting.

"Albinus on anatomy" by Robert Beverly Hale and Terence Coyle. Great book to help someone learn basic anatomy.

"Artistic Anatomy" by Dr. Paul Richer and Robert Beverly Hale. A good book if you want to go further in-depth with anatomy.

"Directing the story" by Francis Glebas. A good book if you want to Story board or make comics.

"Animal Anatomy for Artists" by Eliot Goldfinger. A good book for if you want to draw animals or creatures.

"Constructive Anatomy: with almost 500 illustrations" by George B. Bridgman. A great book to help you block out shadows in your figures and see them in a more 3 diamantine way.

"Dynamic Anatomy: Revised and expand" by Burne Hogarth. A book that shows how to block out shapes and easily understand what you are looking out. When it comes to human subjects.

"An Atlas of animal anatomy for artist" by W. Ellenberger and H. Dittrich and H. Baum. This is another good one for people who want to draw animals or creatures.

Etherington Brothers, they make books and have a free blog with art tips.

📝As for Supplies, I recommend starting out cheap, buying Pencils and art paper at dollar tree or 5 below. If you want to go fancy Michaels is always a good place for traditional supplies. They also get in some good sales and discounts. For digital art, I recommend not starting with a screen art drawing tablet as they are usually more expensive.

For the Best art Tablet I recommend either Xp-pen, Bamboo or Huion. Some can range from about 40$ to the thousands.

💻As for art programs here is a list of Free to pay.

Clip Studio paint ( you can choose to pay once or sub and get updates. Galaxy, Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, Android, or Chromebook device. )

Procreate ( pay once for $9.99 usd, IPAD & IPHONE ONLY)

Blender (for 3D modules/sculpting, animation and more. Free)

PaintTool SAI (pay but has a 31 day free trail)

Krita (Free)

mypaint (free)

FireAlpaca (free)

Aseprite ($19.99 usd but has a free trail, for pixel art Windows & macOS)

Drawpile (free and for if you want to draw with others)

IbisPaint (free, phone app ONLY)

Medibang (free, IPAD, Android and PC)

NOTE: Some of these can work on almost any computer like Clip and Sai but others will require a bit stronger computer like Blender. Please check their sites for if your computer is compatible.

So do with this information as you will but as you can tell there are ways to learn how to become an artist, without breaking the bank. The only thing that might be stopping YOU from using any of these things, is YOU.

I have made time to learn to draw and many artist have too. Either in-between working two jobs or taking care of your family and a job or regular school and chores. YOU just have to take the time or use some time management, it really doesn't take long to practice for like an hour or less. YOU also don't have to do it every day, just once or three times a week is fine.

Hope this was helpful and have a great day.

"also apologies for any spelling or grammar errors, I have Dyslexia and it makes my brain go XP when it comes to speech or writing"

[writingdose]

writers, instead of asking ai for help, you can always use your childhood trauma and repressed issues to help you with that fic

[yamada-2024]

[nightcucco]

Uh oh.

I invited questions and the questions came and now I have to answer… 😳😬😰😱

I did not think this through. I do not have the Triumph Forks of Wisdom.

[lilacella]

Fanfiction Writer Ask Game✍️

💎 How do you feel about the first fanfiction you ever wrote and posted?

📜 Describe your writing style in three words or terms.

❤️ What's your favourite pairing to write for?

💜 What pairing would you like to write but never have?

⏰ Fic + How long did it take you to write this?

👀 Fic + What inspired you to write this story?

💝 Fic + What is your favourite part of this story?

🫠 Fic + What was the hardest about writing this?

🍪 Fic + What was the most fun while writing this?

‼️Tell us a random fun fact about, or easter egg you have hidden in one of your fics.

🔥What are your favourite three fics that you wrote and why?

[coolskeleton66]

BEST ZELDA GAME?

Oot

Mm

BOTW

Totk

alttp

Loz 1

tp

ww

tingles rosy rupeeland

other

Voting ended onJun 3

I know like no one who follows me is a Zelda fan but uhh im curious idk

[nightcucco]

Can't possibly argue with results that place Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland above ALTTP and TOTK.

[monamoni]

Lofoten Islands, Norway 🇳🇴

[nightcucco]

I read your fic "Second Chances" and cried happy and angsty tears! It honestly touched my soul! You're the best OOT writer I think I've ever come across on AO3! Have you ever considered writing about Zelda's experience during her 7 years in hiding (oh, the yearning and guilt lol)? I feel like there's a big vacuum of stories dedicated to the experiences of adult timeline Zelda and you seem to really understand her character for all of her complexity and tragedy.

Hi Anon! Thank you so much for your kind comment – I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to hear that! 🥰

I hadn’t ever really thought about writing about Zelda’s experience of those seven years, but you’re right – there’s a lot of potential there, and probably not a lot of existing stories along those lines, at least not that I’ve seen. (I think the closest I can remember reading would be Something that Grows Over Time and Something That Grows Over Time, although I’m not sure either is quite what you have in mind.) Now you’ve planted the seeds in my mind, so I will mull it over!

I probably won’t get any such thing written very quickly, unfortunately; I already have a couple of writing commitments I’m scrambling to finish before June is over….

I’m also currently working on another OOT fic that will include adult timeline Zelda… and will likely be more angsty than Second Chances…. The basic premise is that Link gets sent back to childhood (as he does) but he doesn’t retain his memories. I dunno if that sounds like your cup of tea or not, but suffice to say I’ve been bitten by the OOT angst bug and it now has me in its clutches.

Anyway, thanks again for your lovely feedback and for the story suggestion! I will take it to heart and see where it goes, sooner or later.

💖

[wastelandhell]

yeah sure theres a story but my real takeaway from totk is

[kbluebirdart]

Practice

accessories in Totk are painful, so I don't draw them🥲

[imagineaspen]

why is it that whenever i'm not at my computer i'm daydreaming about writing but the moment i open my word doc all of the words vanish from my brain

[maithaofthezora]

this post is a hug for all of my moots 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

[birdthena]

reblog to remind prev they're not a bother and their presence is wanted <3

[aogiringo]

I’m a little late because I’ve been under the weather, but happy 3rd anniversary!🎉

This is a special game that first introduced me to the Zelda series.

[luxangelae]

He left the 99 to find His silliest sheep (me)

[reasons-to-not-end-it]

REASONS TO NOT END IT:

"those quite moments of peace like a warm bath, painting your nails, or watching a good show while wrapped up in blankets"

-anonymous

#814

[chxrry-bombs]

5 Tiny Writing Tips That Aren’t Talked About Enough (but work for me)

These are some lowkey underrated tips I’ve seen floating around writing communities — the kind that don’t get flashy attention but seriously changed how I write.

1. Put “he/she/they” at the start of the sentence less often.

Try switching up your sentence rhythm. Instead of

“She walked to the window,”

try

“The window creaked open under her touch.”

Keeps it fresh and stops the paragraph from sounding like a checklist.

2. Don’t describe everything — describe what matters.

Instead of listing every detail in a room, pick 2–3 objects that say something.

“A half-drunk mug of tea and a knife on the table”

sets a way stronger tone than

“There was a wooden table, two chairs, and a shelf.”

3. Use beats instead of dialogue tags sometimes.

Instead of:

"I'm fine," she said.

Try:

"I'm fine." She wiped her hands on her skirt.

It helps shows emotion, and movement.

4. Write your first draft like no one will ever read it.

No pressure. No perfection. Just vibes. The point of draft one is to exist. Let it be messy and weird — future you will thank you for at least something to edit.

5. When stuck, ask: “What’s the most fun thing that could happen next?”

Not logical. Not realistic. FUN. It doesn’t have to stay — but chasing excitement can blast through writer’s block and give you ideas you actually want to write.

What’s a tip that unexpectedly helped with your writing? Let me know!! 🍒