#shrimp rambles

[mx-maledictus]

I love attacking characters that haven't gotten any attacks yet (at least that year). People are always so happy to see their character finally drawn (I know from experience I was very excited when someone finally drew Finn :>)

[shrimp-lord-of-hell]

I eat food to ease discomfort (hunger), only to be met with more discomfort (stomach pain). Now this may be a crazy idea, but I don't think my body should punish me for taking care of it...

[mx-maledictus]

Finn is no longer attackless!!!

[mxshrimp]

Art progress I have made since last year:

more confident lineart

I would say better proportions, certainly

better and more confident shading! things don't look as flat anymore

I use don't always stick to a square canvas

I have started using gradients sometimes

I'm not as afraid of details

ROBOTS!!! I DRAW TRANSFORMERS!!! I was so scared of drawing anything mech and just said that "I can't do it" before, but it turns out I'm not bad at it at all

I do pixel art a bit more often

I try do draw more different body types, though I am still working on having more diverse ocs

I am managing to keep my art quality fairly consistent, though obviously there are some days where it's impossible

I draw pretty regularly and manage to get out of art block way easier

I try to step out of my comfort zone, though not to the point that I will get art block, little steps

TIME MANAGEMENT. OH MY LORD. I can do my art in more than one sitting, split it into multiple days and even take a couple day break AND FINISH IT. I actually finish way more drawings without loosing interest and quality!!!!! this is something that I have been struggling with A LOT.

I know when I need to take a break, I recognize that fact and don't forcefully try to finish something just to finish it (kinda related to the above point)

I HAVE AN ARTSTYLE!!! I CAN PROUDLY SAY THAT!!!! I recognize my own art style, and this is a very important thing for me

this is way more points than I thought there would be, I expected like... 4-5?

honestly I recommend making a list like this, it really does show how much progress you've made, no matter with what, could be anything

[mortalis-comic-shitposts]

I love my silly little guys :D

*shoves them into a blender, turns it on, microwaves the remains, and then feeds it to a rabid pack of dogs*

Look at them go :>

[mx-maledictus]

Reducing my attack schedule/goal to every other day so I have time to focus on oc stuff (yay!) and real-life obligations (gross)

[shrimp-lord-of-hell]

Every other member of my household is doing something interesting today. Everyone but me.

Pros:

House to myself

Time to work on art stuff

I can be loud without guilt (talking to self, listening to music out loud, and maybe practice singing included)

Cons:

They're all having fun while I'm sitting at home ;-;

Conlusion: I need to drown my sorrows in art projects and loud music.

[mx-maledictus]

Finn remains the only character not to have gotten an attack on artfight yet. Justice for my boy ;-;