i am no bird; and no net snares me

| artist, sometimes dreamer | she/they | icon by the amazing @mathomhouse-e https://www.buymeacoffee.com/meiga

[the-cloudy-dreamer]

Hello Dreamers, I’m participating in the fandom charity drive @dreamlingforukraine 🖤

That means I’ll be creating fanworks in exchange for donations for one of these charities which are providing relief for the victims of the destruction of Kakhovka Dam.

What I have to offer:

Simple sketches, sketches with color and simple color illustrations.

Suggested Donation Amount:

For simple sketches

Bust 15€

Half body 20€

Sketches with color

Bust 25€

Half Body 30€

+ 10€ for extra characters

Simple color Illustration

Bust 30€

Half Body 40€

+20 additional character

( this one includes a simple background )

Number of slots 6 ( 2 for each category listed here)

Expected turnaround time: 1-2 weeks time for sketches and 2-4 for simple color illustrations.

Will make/Won’t make: I’ll make most things so ask away! It depends on how complex the ideas are.

How to commission me:

- I will be accepting donations until July 8th.

- Send a message here or in discord telling me l what you'd like me to make for you.

- Wait until I reply. Do not donate until I confirm your commission! All money donated to charity is non-refundable.

- Once I confirm your commission, donate within the next 48 hours. PLEASE remember to screencap your receipt and black out your personal details. You need to send me this to prove you’ve donated.

- Once I’ve seen your receipt, I’ll start work on your project.

- I reserve the right to refuse commissions if I’m not comfortable with them or feel like I’m unable to fill them for lack of time, skill or any other reason.

[writing-for-life]

Some Love for the Sandman Fandom Creators…

With more and more AI slop appearing, I thought: Why not start a reblog chain that celebrates all the incredible creators who keep this fandom alive?

Some people are new to fandom, some people don’t browse the tags and therefore hardly ever see anything that’s not been posted by mutuals, some people are simply looking for something new. Maybe we can turn this into a creator source (no AI-generated stuff please)?

So reblog this post with a shoutout for your favourites (as an important aside: Reblog creators you appreciate whenever you can because Likes don’t really help their creations to get seen):

Fic writers

Meta writers

Fanartists

Gifmakers & Editors

Cosplayers

Crafters

Podficcers

Bookbinders

or ANY other creative person who enriches this space for you

It can be just one or several, but let us know what they do. I’ll make a start (not all of these are Sandman blogs because it’s just idiots like me who hardly blog about anything else 🙈, but you’ll find their Sandman stuff via their blog search):

— — —

🌙 @embervoices gets a mention because you are one of the few people who also share my love for poems. Poetry might be a tiny fandom niche, but that’s exactly why I put it at the top of my list.

🌙 @tickldpnk8 because your meta brain works like mine, my partner in crime.

🌙 @gifs-by-renegadesstuff because your gifsets always make me not just watch a scene again, but truly see it.

🌙 @karmaisacat0121 because your art is absolutely stunning and more people should give it some love.

🌙 @amones because your art hits me where it hurts, but in a good way.

🌙 @vivisectrix speaking of art: You get a shoutout because I’m still not over your wonderful art for my fic 😩 (and this is when I love fandom most: gifting and community)

🌙 @dragonnan because I love myself some wild whiplash between beautiful and completely unhinged (and I mean this in the best possible way). Those panel redraws shall never be forgotten…

There are many, many others (I wanted to post only five, and as you can tell, I failed miserably), so hopefully, this is just a start.

Over to you 🖤

[dragonnan]

Oh this is delightful!!! Thank you so much for the shout out!

So I have some to add to the mix:

@wolf-and-raven-dreaming for the INCREDIBLE fanart and the ongoing masterpiece of a Sandman au comic that has my neck in a vice!

@the-apocrypha Amazing and rich cottagecore fic series and other incredible writing!

@amielot I meaaaaan!!!!! The au'verses!! The source of all my unhinged aus of these aus!!!! Cow Hob and Cat Dream and the centaurverse just for starters!!! ASDFUGKKFHJDGSDFGKFHJDG!

@gabessquishytum Need spicy SPICY story prompts? You are covered! Also another extremely talented fic writer with so many stories that are a delicious blend of sexy and angsty!

@softest-punk Another author of some really gorgeous fanfic! My heart has been deliciously broken and stitched back together with so many of their stories!

@five-and-dimes Stunning spicy fanart that's both whimsical and realistic and very sultry! I've loved the various lingerie designs and the emotion shared between these beloved characters

@goldflinches Love the fanfic and a fantastic part of the Sandman community! Lots and lots of fantastic stories!

@seadeepspaceontheside Oh gosh this fanart is so much fun and absolutely hilarious!! The art style and expression of the characters is a pure delight!

@teejaystumbles I love this fanart so muuuuch!!!!! Beautifull whimsy and stunningly accurate to the characters! It looks like it belongs in its own comic or maybe on my wall lol!

@tj-dragonblade Sandman fanfic galore!!! TJ is an excellent writer and you'll find something for just about every fanfic need - whether human au or the charming selkieverse'!

@alexxuun This fanart is f*cking GORGEOUS!! It looks like something you'd find in a museum! The Sandman art is freaking magic!

@designtheendless This fancomic is everything!!! I'm in LOVE with this art style and the emotions it gives me!

@embroiderling Their Sandman embroidery is utterly charming!!! I've been in love with these pieces and not only because of the FABULOUS design created from one of my fanarts!

[tryan-a-bex]

@dancinbutterfly who wrote the fic that changed my life for the better

@karalynlovescake @themirokai and @cuubism who wrote some of the most brilliant stories I’ve read

@meadowziplines and @ilya-halfelven whose stories will break your heart

@readertee @rhosyn-du @zigzag-wanderer @27dragons @ml-nolan @avelera and so many others (who I can’t remember rn bc brain issues) who I cheer whenever I see they’ve posted something new for a fandom I follow!

[zigzag-wanderer]

@tryan-a-bex thankyou for mentioning me, its very kind of you. I would also like to add @merinsedai for their lovely art and stories

[merinsedai]

@zigzag-wanderer you’re so kind ❤️ and right back at you, of course! Your writing is so delightful and legitimately makes me laugh out loud on the regular.

There is so much so wonderful talent in this lovely fandom! Many already named, but I will add

@seiya-starsniper who’s fics are a mainstay of my ao3 life, whether they’re the adventure ones, the sexy ones (tis often those) or the sweet ones… and who has also made me absolutely *cry* with laughter (I’m looking at you, Matthew the cat)

@just-french-me-up whose Three Hundred Years of Longing is utterly superb. Don’t think you’d like dream/ofc? You should give it a chance for this one. I was spellbound. Camille is a wonderfully drawn character and her relationship with Dream is believable, frustrating (😅) and (eventually lol) hot. And the plot kept me on tenterhooks the whole way.

@kittttycakes As Heart for Heart… beautiful, gorgeous! Criminally underrated. Another female oc, another amazing fic. Actually really enjoyed all the one shots from kittycakes, but this one is just wonderful-Dreamling + Grace, and Grace is, again, a fabulous character and I was really rooting for her/then the entire time. Love, drama, angst and plotty plot.

No idea if they’ve got tumblr or any other socials, but I am absolutely obsessed with GhostShade’s Facing Fears, Finding Hope series. It’s a million words but, hey… I’d probably read the same again 😆. Gets pretty dark in places and there’s so much going on, so many breadcrumbs laid down and such great payoffs- eventually! This also has a strong female oc, although not a love interest for Dream.

@sleepsonfutons and @phinofthestorm guys. Guys. You have both spoiled me so badly with As a Stranger… I owe you a comment for the latest chapter ofc, but please know it broke my heart in the best most angsty way. All of Stormy’s works are *such* a pleasure to read, there are no punches pulled in the whump stakes, but also some wonderful comfort, some hot smut and some fabulous creative stories.

@lenreli you know how much I loved your daily smutty ficlets and you do God’s own work with the amazing gif sets ❤️

@tj-dragonblade I know you’ve already been tagged, but I just wanted to add that not only do I love your writing- from those sweet umbrella boys to every flavour of hot and horny Dream (ok and Hob) , but also that you always leave such kind and well thought out comments on not just mine, but lots of other people’s fics. I often read them nodding along and thinking ‘yeah, hit the nail on the head there, TJ’. Just wanted to say how appreciated it is!

@the-apocrypha please just inject your fics directly into my veins. Thanks darling.

@nuttersinc I’ll never be over One Hundred Years, Then. This is my OG fic in the fandom and the first I followed along with such excitement!

@beholdme everyone should read and love Chasing Our Ruin, it’s only right. And your and @ml-nolan ‘s The Gilded Cup is so sweet (plus that spicy one shot ‘missing scene’? Think I need a reread 😇)

Oh I could go *on*… this fandom is the best.

[mollymagician]

@moorishflower who’s fic is the best I’ve ever read for any fandom hands down

[wolf-and-raven-dreaming]

Aww, thank you @dragonnan for the mention! I will also contribute to this since there's so many fantastic people adding to this fandom.

@dragonnan had made beautiful fanart (of my comic, no less!) and fanfic that needs to be looked at and given much love!

@delta-pavonis has made some unbelievable fanfics that I have fallen in love with and also added fanart of their writing! I highly highly recommend the Drummer/Dancer AU if you are seeking serious spice 😉 (It’s my favorite!)

@tryan-a-bex has some seriously great fanfics that need to be read!

Same mention goes out to @moorishflower go! Right now and read!

@softest-punk ... I literally DREAM their stuff and made art for their fanfics. They are beautiful.

@valeriianz BOLT IN THE BLUE, how could I not mention this?!?!?! Read! Go!

@teejaystumbles , I love your art! It inspired me in how I actually wanted to do my comic and I really want to thank you for that.

@fishfingersandscarves has some NSFW stuff that's just *chefs kiss*

Many more have been mentioned, I know I'm missing a few, but give them lots of love!

[tryan-a-bex]

Omg @wolf-and-raven-dreaming thank you so much for the mention! Your comic is a tour de force as well, and I highly recommend it!

[linzod]

So many wonderful writers in this fandom!!! Literally everything and everybody above!!!

In particular… Everything by the_kickit_domain @ml-nolan , @wyvernquill, landwriter. @zoomacroomz, Loysark, que_lla, @merinsedai @acedragontype, @tj-dragonblade, cheshyr, Karalyn, qqqueenofhades, @signiorbenedickofpadua and konstadt. I know I’m forgetting people because this fandom has so many good writers!

Lover be good to me by cinnamoncake is so good as well

I’m behind but As a stranger also has me in a chokehold @sleepsonfutons and @phinofthestorm

Finally, The fic that hooked me the Uses of Adversity by MonstrousRegiment

Sorry if I screwed up anyone’s handles! Add to the post and correct me please!

[zoomacroomz]

Aww, thank you for the shout out! 🥰

I agree, everyone who has been mentioned here (hell, everyone in this fandom) is so very amazing and talented!! And I have to add that this is just a lovely fandom to be a part of, everyone is so kind and welcoming and there's so little drama compared to other fandoms. You're all wonderful people, sorry I haven't been on discord lately, I still love you all 💗

I'm trying to figure out who hasn't been tagged yet, I don't think I saw anyone mention the following people: @menthol-drops @fleabagsversion @4typercent @marvagon @ralkana @lostelfwriting @the-cloudy-dreamer @unpredictable-probabilities @reallyintoscience ...all of whom have created some fantastic works that inspire me and live in my head rent free!

[wizardofgoodfortune]

THE SEVEN LAMPS OF ARCHITECTURE 15th century venice au by @quillingwords & @the-cloudy-dreamer

November, 1475. Hob Gadling arrives in Venice, explores a mysterious world of cosmic grandeur, trades ink-stained love confessions with his stranger, and embraces the most important lesson of all: that life is a story all on its own, past and present and an ending that isn't really an ending at all.

[homoquartz]

i can't even tell if this is funny out of context anymore, but i did draw it so up it goes. (yes it's another bit from "terrible, horrible, no good, and very bad.")

[hannaloony]

[bobbole]

Dream - art by Dan Panosian

[issylra-deactivated20250413]

DREAMLING AU↳ loyal knight and true by @tharkuun

The second time Sir Robert Gadling came to court, following an invitation for an exclusive tournament, was the first time he met the crown prince. His name was Dream, and he was known already as He Who Heralds the Stars, and Hob wanted more than he had ever wanted before. Hob knew instantly that he would spend the rest of his life at Prince Dream's side, but first, he had a tournament to win.

[neshamama]

photos of palestinian artist duniyana al-amour's room, where she was killed by israeli strike at the age of 22.

adnan, father of duniyana al-amour (2000-2022), sits among her drawings in her damaged room which was hit by an israeli strike, east of khan yunis, in the southern gaza strip, monday, august 10, 2022. al-amour's drawings in her damaged room after shrapnel tore through her bedroom during Israel's surprise opening salvo, hours before militants fired any rockets.

“i am not making anything amazing. i am merely trying, amidst this isolation, to make life bearable.” - al-amour on her work

[hottestthingalive]

rip to you guys but i love assembling ikea furniture its so fun its like legos

[hottestthingalive]

people complain about how confusing assembling ikea furniture is and meanwhile i rise above their understanding and exist beyond their pitiful mortal comprehension as i spend a wonderful day assembling two twin beds with nothing but two hex keys, hope, and a whole lot of screws. 10/10 experience would do again

[writing-for-life]

Delirium—Mindy Lee

[dpdl-deactivated20240730]

this is hands down the funniest response from jacob and sam’s iwtv ama.

[writing-for-life]

Orpheus and Eurydice—Bryan Talbot

[questtneo]

A butlers day starts early

[shoyohnt]

sorry for how I acted when there were multiple noises happening at the same time

[kayshasiemens]

Rising from the dead to share this painting and then disappear again

I have spent over 90 hours of my life on this thing because I have had the brain rot for the last 2 years of my life (almost 20 if you count when I first read the comics) and it had to express itself somehow

Hope this dramatic bitch feels appreciated

(A Dream of Morpheus, handmade egg tempera on panel, 12x18 inches...if by any chance you'll be at SDCC or Gen Con, I'll be at booth 934/936 at the first one and Art Show #13 at the second one - come see the original, maybe get a print, or just yell/cry about Sandman with me?)

And here, have some more details - I had fun combining some favorite elements from both the comic and the show ♡

[spiraledeyes]

"waiter!! waiter!! more howl's moving castle + the sandman!!"

(please enjoy this i cant stop drawing them i cant stop its taking over plea)

[spiraledeyes]

raven dream, also kind of howls moving castle ish?

seething with envy over my own drawing i need to whip a cloak around myself and turn into a raven thats the kind of impact i need to have on those around me

[spiraledeyes]

uploaded the wrong one :( here's the finished one !