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[rachelillustrates]

So it's Wednesday, which normally means a new world building post for patrons of my comic. But. Something extremely intense and disturbing is happening in my country today and I don't have the juice to write what I'd prepared.

My apologies to my patrons and gratitude for your patience and understanding.

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day for my family, so this week's World Building Wednesday post will be up on Friday.

Please, be staying safe, everyone, and take extra care of yourself if you're hurting or scared. You are not alone 💗

[rachelillustrates]

A little bit of #orctober catchup 💫 (though technically I am not behind yet, since I had two days where I posted two #orcs in one drawing *fistbumps self*) It has been a very stressful week, one of our kitties has been very ill since Tuesday BUT has started to improve in the last couple of days, so I'm letting myself be a little hopeful and catch up a bit on posting (that means a new page of #tockthegnome for #sundaygnomedays tomorrow, too, dear readers!). I feel like this #orc is channeling that release, a bit, through that #hagstone and into #stars. Very grateful for the patience of all who follow my work, for all the well wishes we've recieved for our Mister Orpheus, and above all grateful that he is still with us 😽💕 If you're a pet parent too, give your furbabies an extra hug for me tonight, okay? ~~~ #orctober2020 #fae #faerie #pencildrawing #traditionalart #fantasyart #magic #hope #drawingchallenge #artchallenge ~~~~~~~ Image description in alt. text. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvr7m2DFiU/?igshid=10khhrt2s4f1n

[rachelillustrates]

Time for another patrons-only #tockthegnome #worldbuildingwednesday post, dear readers! 🌼 This week, – sneaking in a bit of Gnomishness before the Orcs reign next month! – we’re looking at another bit of #gnome backstory: Queen Arella’s (and King Archibald’s) parents, Sera and Ayden – specifically, how they met, their courtship, and some notes on their rule. Full post available on #patreon , link is in my bio 💗 #worldbulding #wip #wipwednesday #gnomes #backstory #romance #love #bonusart #bonusmaterial #patreonbonus #pencildrawing #traditionalart #fantasyart #comics #traditionalcomics #fantasycomics #indiecomics #queercomics ~~~~~~~ Image description: A pencil drawing of two hands joined comfortably, drawn on white paper with graphite and accented by tumbled stones and the pencil that drew it places in an ovular pattern around the image. The hand on the left rests on top, is darker in color and shows a poofed sleeve resting 3/4 of the way down their forearm. The hand on the right cradles the first hand lovingly, with paler skin, a bracer on its forearm held together with two rivets, and a long sleeve poofing out from under that. Behind the hands, faint images of fully leafed trees can be seen, while a small dark heart floats underneath them. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxmMT-jVPF/?igshid=102ltxxc93gyo

[rachelillustrates]

Time for another patrons-only #tockthegnome #worldbuildingwednesday post, dear readers! This week, we're taking a look at the use of veils on #gnome hats, and the inspiration behind them through the ages! Full post available on #patreon , link is in my bio 🏰🎩💕 #worldbuilding #wip #wipwednesday #gnomes #gnomesofinstagram #comics #indiecomics #queercomics #traditionalcomics #fantasycomics #fashion #backstory #bonusart #bonusmaterial #patreonrewards #patreonbonus #artistsofinstagram #steampunk #victorian #medieval #bodypositive #sizepositive ~~~~~~~ Image description: A pencil drawing of a plump Gnome woman in a Victorian/steampunk-style bustle gown with a veil attached to her pointed Gnome cap, pinned to the back of it in bundles in a way that mimics the layers of fabric in a bustle. She strides forward to the left of the image, her hands clasped over a stone pressed to her bosom, only seen by the bottom of it peeping out from under her hands. She smiles happily, eyes closed, a small heart floating above her head on the left of the image. The image is decorated with an ovular piece of tumbled red jasper on the left, near her feet, and the pencil that drew it placed vertically on the page, on the right hand side behind her. It has been digitally tinted a warm tone, mimicking sepia, with the corners slightly darkened in a vignette fashion. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNF-cmDyjh/?igshid=kzimwlpwpolh

[rachelillustrates]

#sundaygnomedays tiiiiiiime! 🕯 Seems like August is already starting to disappear, BUT August is also my birthday month – and my amazing Wife has instigated a marathon of @thehobbitmovie , to be followed by the @tolkienmovie , as an early birthday present 💃💃💃💕👏 …..so, I don’t *wanna* say that this more traditional-Gnomish, slightly off-putting drawing of #tockthegnome is influenced by that marathon on *purpose.* Buuuuuuut here we are 😅  For more on Tock in her canon setting, check out my #patreon 🖤 #gnome #gnomewoman #fae #faerie #spiritual #devotional #bonusart #noncanon #bodypositive #sizepositive #pencildrawing #fantasyart #traditionalart #artistsofinstagram ~~~~~~~ Image description: a pencil drawing of Tock the Gnome on white paper against a fauz leather case, accented by a hag stone, a piece of citrine and the pencil that drew it, placed on the paper to the image’s right. Tock’s plump form is dressed in a more traditional, Rien Poortvliet-styled Gnomish dress, with round accents on the hat and neckline that look a bit like rivets. She holds a small lantern with glowing, spiraling orbs within, reflected by several other smaller, non-spiraling orbs floating up and off the page on either side of her. Her long, wavy hair is loose around her shoulders and down her back, and she wears a slightly cautious expression. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDr4TAEDYZQ/?igshid=b13nbyr7aumk

[rachelillustrates]

Time for another #tockthegnome patrons-only #worldbuildingwednesday post, dear readers! 🗝💕 This week, thanks to research I had to do for this week’s #sundaygnomedays , we’re looking at Gnomish Boarding Houses and how they fit into Gnome culture and communities. Full post available on #patreon , link is in my bio. #gnome #gnomes #victorian #steampunk #fae #faerie #worldbuilding #backstory #patreonbonus #comics #bonusart #bonusmaterial #traditionalcomics #fantasycomics #indiecomics #queercomics #boardinghouse #keys #renting #landlady ~~~~~~~ Image description: Two hands are drawn on white paper in a sketchbook, displayed on top of a faux leather case and embellished by several small vintage-looking keys and stones placed around the image on the paper and the case around it. The hand reaching in from the right of the page holds a single vintage-style key on a large ring, swinging it into the hand that reaches in from the left. The left side hand emerges from a buttoned, wide sleeve with a lace cuff spilling out from underneath, while the wrist of the right side hand is bare up to the elbow, a sleeve having been rolled up to there. Faint curving lines on both sides imply the action of the key swinging, and a small heart rises above those lines toward the left side, between the hands. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCZCXN0jN25/?igshid=1a0rsv9zv5asn

[rachelillustrates]

Happy #wipwednesday and #worldbuildingwednesday 🌊 Time for another patrons-only #tockthegnome #worldbuilding post!! This week, in honor of #mermay , we're looking at a bit of the history of the #mermaids in Tock's realm, and the place that #selkie once held there - and now hold. Full post available on my #patreon , link is in my bio 🧜🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️💕 #mermay2020 #comics #traditionalcomics #fantasycomics #queercomics #indiecomics #bonusart #bonusmaterial #ocean #seal #harborseals #harborseal #selkies #fae #faerie #bodypositive #sizepositive #shells #sea #pencildrawing #backstory #ambassador ~~~~~~~ Image description: A pencil drawing of a Selkie in humanoid form, stepping toward the viewer with open arms and hands. They are dressed in a flowing short sleeved gown, bound at their left hip with shells, the long skirt twirling tight around their legs to mimic the shape of a mermaid's tail. Their seal skin is wrapped around their shoulders by its paws, flowing out behind them like a cloak. In the background, two other Selkie in seal form float around them protectively, but with loving expressions, as waves rise around them all. The image is accented by several shells and hag stones set directly on the paper and the table next to it, and the tip of the pencil that drew the image. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtOPETDyUS/?igshid=1ow91iak8i2lk

[rachelillustrates]

Once again and always #sundaygnomedays 💗 Feeling very solid in my connection to the f #fae today – and though this was drawn a few weeks ago, it’s resonating with me a lot at this moment, as it shares a lot of colors with my rendition of the Great Glyph of the Sidhe (swipe to see!). More on the Great Glyph available in John Matthews’ “The Sidhe: Wisdom from the Celtic Otherworld.” (Which I highly recommend, it’s been essential to my own Faerie path 🖤) As scary as things are right now, and as much as some of us are grieving, I hope the day blesses you with Love and peace however you can receive them. ~~~*Also, #tockthegnome fans – keep an eye on my fees this evening, for a new page drops at 8pm today!*~~~ #faerie #gnome #gnomewoman #gnomesofinstagram #spiritual #devotional #traditionalart #fantasyart #pencildrawing #bodypositive #sizepositive #earthelement #earthspirit #acorns #tree #leaves #roots #greatglyph #greatglyphofthesidhe #johnmatthews ~~~~~~~ Image description: first slide, a pencil drawing in soft pinks and greens of a plump Gnome woman, cradling an armful of acorns. Her long, loose hair is growing small leaves, and a similar pattern of leaves adorns her hat, with some floating off of the hat and off the top of the page. She looks melancholy, but sweet, surrounded protectively by a semicircle of dark green roots behind her. Second slide, a photo of the Great Glyph of the Sidhe as described by John Matthew's, set among a pagan faerie altar with several Gnome and faerie statues. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAllkgzDlui/?igshid=tswv9p8brmrf