Kabune Draws

Currently figuring out how digital art works

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I made a new render for my Project Voltage model! This is once again dragon Miku. I learned to work with rigify (and why to avoid it in the future. Like WTF). And gave Unreal's lighting engine a try. ( ALSO WTF?! WHY IS IT SO FF-ING DIFFICULT JUST TO IMPORT A FF-ING MODEL?????)

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Project Voltage Dragon type Miku

I finally finished her! The process took some hiatuses (due to life being a bitch), but I would say that the model in the current state could easily be replicated in a week's time.

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Working on something

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Finished my next 3D model! This one is @krossan 's design of (what I think) is future Danny in a danny-clone body. I loved the design so much that I decided to make a model of it! (With permission of course!)

If you would like to see one of your designs made into 3D, feel free to contact me about it!

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Controversial Theory on the Zelda timeline

So, uhm, I was watching a couple of videos that had pretty much nothing to do with the timeline when it hit me.

Link was looking for a friend in MM, right? And everyone considered that friend to be navi...

But then, let us think back to what Zelda did for Link at the end of OOT: Sending him back in time before ever meeting Zelda in the first place. (Only caviat being the disappearance of the master sword and Link being in the sword chamber when he returns... I think the sword has been sent to the sacred realm to regain energy, as explained in TotK) We then see Navi and Link go to separate ways, with Link deciding to go to Zelda once more. (most likely warning about ganondorf)

Here is what I think happened: Zelda sent Link back to before Ganondorf began cursing Hyrule's keepers of the spiritual stones. Before Link began his quest to begin with. And I think this causes 2 Links to exist at that point in time. One at the start, and one at the end. This would explain where Navi left off to at the end of the game. Her role in the legend is to keep the timeloop going.

Every partner in the Zelda titles has had similar roles. Tattle was there to help stop Majora, Midna needed to reclaim her throne and push back the out-of-control twilight realm. And we know Vi became the Master sword, and the king of red lions was the old king of Hyrule. It is weird to consider Navi having no story to play in her debut title.

And to get back to the two Links now present in Hyrule. One goes to look for their friend in Termina, and the other makes the timeloop happen all over again. Most likely with Zelda (possibly) lying about the dream she had. It was Link's warning. It does not break the 'split' timeline whatsoever.

Speaking of timelines... I think I know where the switch titles need to be placed on the timeline. I think it is the kick-off point for the third, previously only happening when Link would have died timeline.

It is normal for legends to have details all wrong. Like the amount of sages, or of what these sages are. What I mean to say is that the past events from TotK are what is happening in the OOT child-timeline during Link's quest. Thinking logically, for the BotW Zelda to exist, the family-roots need to reach all the way back to the origin of both the time and light powers: Rauru and Sonia. But they both died! Therefore, they must have had a child before Zelda got sent back to their time.

And what do we see in those events? We see Ganondorf, kneeling in front of the king, moments before his evil schemes take effect and allow him to ruin an entire kingdom.

But here is why I think it falls in the third timeline: There is no Link in existance in these events! And if Link and young Zelda do not work together to open the sacred realm for Ganondorf, the triforce is never obtained and broken into pieces, which is also the case of the first few games in this timeline!

To summarize, TotK singlehandedly fixed the official timeline to be possible! It would still be called the downfall timeline, because Link would probably not have survived the war that killed his mother either. (or he died during the OOT game, still...)

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What to do when building a stall on a con?

So I went to a fairly new con in my neighborhood. Not too many visitors, with a great focus on their specific target audience. This audience did not fully include me, but I was seeing the potential in the future.

In short, it was a pokémon con, focused on the TCG collectors and players. There was a trading hall, a couple of battle tables, and many stalls with cards for sale. Yet, I was missing the artists, and in all honesty, the video game side of the con. Maybe even the anime side. Maybe the con could expand sometime in the future to include every side of the pokémon fandom.

Now here's the chance I am thinking of taking: I would like to try making printed and painted figurines to sell on this con in one of the future editions. I obviously lack a catalogue of these figurines/models to begin with, but it is a goal to work towards. But then, what models would be allowed by the pokémon company? What models would sell well? How many should I print and paint? Should I shoot for more types of merch to create and sell? Or would this not be a good choice as a business venture?

I still got a couple months, a side-job and the start of my next study before the next con happens. I might need some more models that get some attention before I start this venture. But the con had a really good and small start, which gave me the feeling it might work out on such a con.

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Changes

I think I might start making this a blog to post about my thoughts and questions

In the near future, alongside the occasional piece of art. I think that being able to vent these thoughts somewhere, even when it won't be read, could help me empty my head and be ready for what is to come. But I will most likely keep it as private as possible, information-wise.

I usually do not post anything, like ever, online. Maybe this could be a smart way to explore the feeling of posting what is happening around me. It is low-stake, low-effort and might help in the long run.

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Meet Toshi the Mirrorer! A Magician-Monk with plenty of Punch in him.

Finally finished this model. It was a big reason for procrastination, sadly. I am really happy with the overall body, but I really hate the cloth-skulpting process in Blender. And the rig warped the gauntlets. I really need to figure out rigging myself.

If you like what you see, feel free to request a commission!

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Finished the 3D model!!

I call him Hungry the ball-dragon.

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Sad to see the amount of bots on this site upon returning

Like literally... I have gained a new follower every day, but it is clear they are bots, with their profile pics and untitled blogs...

This is not what I expected upon my return here. I hope Tumblr team starts doing something about that? What do I do about it? Block them? Report them? What if I accidentally report a real person? Ugh... @staff

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Currently working on this little fella!

Feel free to give some name suggestions!

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Still looking for Fakemon and Commissions!

I still have open spots for commissions, and am looking for your fakemon designs! Just send them to me, or repost with your choice!

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I need your FAKEMON

Now, more than ever before, I have seen the amount of fan-made fakemon surge through the roof. This is mainly thanks to the phenomenon of paradox and convergent pokemon. I love all of these!

Now I need some practice material for my 3D art portfolio. I am not saying I am going to do free commissions, but I am willing to make a couple of your fakemon in 3D to practice and fill my portfolio.

So here is what I would like you all to do:

Send me your fakemon you want to have made. Or vote for fakemon already sent in for this post by liking them a lot. If possible, send me a front and side view of this fakemon, this would make the process so much easier.

Know that I will repay your post with the 3D model itsself! I will fully rig the model to my best abilities, and try to mimic scarlet and violet's texturing work. I will even add the shiny form when provided!

And most important: Share this post to give everyone a good chance!

And maybe I will give an attempt at 3D modeling on a livestream!

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So here it is, the full list of images I have on my own pokemon design. I couldn't find my very first-ever sketch of this feller, but I managed to find a beatiful redrawn digital version! I used that as a base for the sheet from which I modeled the 3D model.

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--Booting up-- --Running Commission Program--

After years of no longer being on tumblr, I decided to log back in and see if anything is still happening here...

Stuff sure is happening on my end! I learned to model in 3D on Blender!

Not only that, I also am gonna do commissions in late August!

Send in your references or questions now, and I will respond once I come back from holiday! (Do send requests to my mail, and questions as a DM on this platform.)

Do keep in mind I only recently graduated, so I might still need to practice. But I will keep you posted on progress, will ask questions when unsure and let you change minor details when reviewing the texturing or modeling stages.

[paperbooart]

art tips post

for all the artists following me

draw fast. it’ll look messy for a long time but you’ll improve faster than if you spend 4 hours on every drawing

if you draw in pencil and have a habit of erasing all of your mistakes, try drawing in pen or marker. i know it’s scary but it’ll help in the long run (i’m speaking from experience)

try different methods and mediums but don’t worry about mastering any of them, just have fun

if you’re not rich, buy art supplies from the dollar store, not the art store (seriously. i go through a sketchbook about once a month and i’d rather spend $4 on one than $15)

there’s no wrong way to learn. you can copy other people’s art if you want to, just don’t post it

DO NOT worry about having a consistent style. do not. just draw however you want

if you want to make original characters then do it. don’t worry about if they’re original, or a good design, or if they have an accompanying story. make sonic ocs. do it. it’s fun and it’s not hurting anyone

try not to kill your back. stand up and stretch once in a while

make a folder and save all of your favorite arts for inspiration 

draw from life. draw your dog. draw your teachers. draw your desk. draw your own hands (seriously that’s the best way to get better at drawing hands)

in general, drawing from life or a photo is better than drawing from a diagram

draw whatever you want. draw youtubers if you like youtubers. draw undertale if you like undertale. when i was a kid i drew nothing but shadow the hedgehog and horses. everyone deserves to draw what they want without being mocked, and if people start making fun of you, block them and keep drawing

don’t expect to get any notes at first. don’t let it discourage you. if you want validation go show your art to your mom or your friends or your teacher or your grandma

take breaks, but don’t give up.

(5/23/19) hey! it’s been over TWO YEARS since i made this post at age 16 and it’s still getting notes

i stand by these points! and i’m glad they’ve encouraged people! just keep in mind, none of these suggestions are RULES, they’re really just tips to try, and they definitely helped ME, but may not help everyone. 

feel free to donate to my ko-fi or support me on patreon or check out my commissions! link in description

-jay

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6 days ago I made a post on Instagram in support of freedom for Hong Kong. This is a 7 year old art that I’ve posted many times before without issue. The only difference is this time I made the post in support of Hong Kong fighting for freedom against the oppressive Chinese government.

The next day, my post was removed for “hate speech”. This isn’t Instagram’s fault. The Chinese government paid attackers to mass report me, thus triggering the algorithm to automatically remove my post. I appealed the removal and my art was restored. 

However, ever since that day, I’ve been shadowbanned as well and I’m still shadowbanned. No doubt due to the same abuse of report button by the paid attackers. The Chinese government have figure out a way to censor and control free speech even outside of their country. 

Now people who aren’t already a follower on Instagram will not see my art. All of my free Hong Kong hashtags don’t show up anymore in search. This is how the Chinese government silence those who support freedom. 

This is why the people of Hong Kong are fighting so hard to keep their freedom. No one in the free world should have to live under this level of abuse and censorship.

You can help me fight this injustice. Repost my art on Instagram with the hashtags #FreeHongKong #StandWithHongKong #HongKongProtest and share the story. Even if they censor me, the Chinese government can’t censor us all.