𝚅'𝚜 𝚂𝚠𝚎𝚊𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚜

「✦ 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐚/𝐕 ✦」 ꒦꒷𝟸𝟹 | 𝚜𝚑𝚎/𝚑𝚎𝚛 | 𝚖𝚞𝚕𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚘𝚖.꒷꒦ .「 𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎」.

[varrossa]

⭑ ࣭ ๋𝙷𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚘, 𝚖𝚢 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚜𝚞𝚐𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚋𝚎𝚜 ๋ ࣭⭑

My name is Varossa, but you may refere to me as V and I'm an artist with an obsessive love for fandom culture.

I don't tend to post very often due to irl work, but whenever I'm avaliable I like to indulge in my hyperfixiations. My blog is about to get really messy so I decide to make a hashtag guide to help you out ♡.

⭑ ࣭ ๋꒷꒦꒷꒦︶꒦꒷︶꒦꒷ ๋.ℌ𝔞𝔰𝔥𝔱𝔞𝔤 𝔊𝔲𝔦𝔡𝔢. ๋꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶꒦꒷꒦꒷ ๋ ࣭ ⭑

#𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜.

Arguably the most important tag here. Yes, I do commissions. Yes, please commission me. Yes, please share random facts about your characters when you do so ♡. Also, since the post with my commission info is unpinned, you can quickly navigate to it with this sub-tag:

⤳ #𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗_𝚒𝚗𝚏𝚘.

#𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚙𝚝 𝚊𝚛𝚝.

My main form of expression is concept art. I studied it, I have a BA in it, so primarily I'm a concept artist. If I have a cool idea in mind, like, for example, an x character in an alternative universe, or what-ifs, I will most likely sketch up some concept art related to that idea. Additionally, I studied a lot of fashion history, so outfit building is an obsession of mine.

#𝚘𝚌 𝚊𝚛𝚝.

I think it is common sense to expect a galore of characters from any creative. I love them all dearly they're my sweet babies and I want to share more art about them.

#𝚕𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚍𝚞𝚖𝚙.

I am physically incapable of creating characters without giving them a solid backstory (I think it's my obsession with keeping everything organized). Because of that, you will have to suffer through walls of texts explaining why a specific species of bug is important to this character's past and how, now, they're deathly afraid of it. ( ` ᴖ ´ ).

#𝚏𝚊𝚗𝚊𝚛𝚝.

While I only recently started actually making fanart I've gotten way into it. We're talking about writing fics and drawing scenes from those stories just to sate my hunger for content from the DRY-ASS fandoms I follow.

#𝚐𝚘𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚙𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚜𝚒𝚙.

Any questions you drop in my little ask box I'll answer here. I'm capable of yapping for hours if need be, so any rumble-posts I'll write can be easily found under this tag. please don't blackmail me.

#𝙿𝚘𝙰 𝚊𝚛𝚝.

I believe a large portion of my audience stems from the beautifully written fan-fiction, "Path of Alfheim" by helf3arie. My first post was about the fic, and I've been promoted to the official artist of the story. Be prepared for more concept art, storyboarding, and one-off panels related to that wonderful universe!

⭑ ࣭ ๋꒦꒷︶꒷ ๋𝙷𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚏𝚞𝚗 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚕𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐! ๋꒷︶꒷꒦ ๋ ࣭⭑

[varrossa]

𝘗𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘤𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘱!

I had way too much fun drawing this (👁,‿,👁)

Please give me suggestions for these! I need to make more!

[varrossa]

.𝘏𝘪𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥.

Cute little sketch dump!

Been going through a rough time currently and I wanted to unwind for a bit! I'm genuinely really happy with how the sketch looks so I'll definitely finish this up later. I just really like my sketch-work •ᴗ•

Imagine this as Toothless and Hiccup waking up after camping outside for um… mapping? Exploring! Stealing time to themselves, away from responsibilities and duties.

Ngl I'm living bicuriously through this.

[varrossa]

A quiet morning..˚☕︎

This is my entry for the BitterSweet Art Week thingymabob, it is done!

I had to re-listen to the entire audio drama to find some inspiration 'cause I love these characters so much and wanted to do them justice. I think my favorite moments from the whole series are the "quiet" ones aka hanging out with Al and Seth or in general spending quality time with them. Is it obvious my favorite trope is domestic fluff?

This whole scene is just a casual morning, all three slowly waking up to seize the day. Nothing chapter specific just the trio's everyday life.

I wanted to include Sugarboo as well but I didn't want to draw just a grey silhouette because it would be kinda hard to fit in the scene and my version of Sugarboo is just my sona so...a green werebat aka a green blob so like...in my head Sugarboo is just sleeping in the background ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و

[varrossa]

˚ʚ˚𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞˚ɞ˚

I don't play Genshin anymore but I've been keeping up with a lot of the updates and news regarding recent content.

I'm aware of Natlan's failed conceptualization specifically when it comes to character design. The argument that I personally support is that the concepts are pretty and interesting but not for the context of the region we're exploring. Natlan was supposed to be nation of war and yet here we are traversing the terrain with roller-skates and motorcycles.

Anyways, it's a long discussion topic that has been argued a million times over. I'd like to disclaim that I have no idea what is happening with the new Archon Quests (main quests) past Mavuika and Capitano's fight. So my judgement on characters is purely based on design and aesthetics.

So Varesa to me is so fucking cute!

Ngl, I wasn't expecting this company to release anything that doesn't align with their base models but guess I was wrong. I mean this still, in my eyes, isn't considered plus-size, but she's got some chub on her!

Btw, I've seen her kit and..hmm...Love her little butt slam (adorable) but the running...like...what did Sonic do to you to disrespect him like that Hoyo? What is this? Is this who we are? Is this what we stand for?

[varrossa]

.𝐒𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭!.

I've been waiting for this g̸̛͈̮̉o̴̡̢̐d̴̜̺̈́̓f̷̪̔o̴͇͊r̴̻̍s̸̹̈a̵̦͘k̵͈̜͒e̵͕̒̾n̸̯̰̽ book to be available since its reveal!

I can't wait to get my little grabby hands on it! (´ཀ`」 ∠)

To celebrate its release I decided to sketch up one of the OG Tumblr Sexymen, the man, the myth himself, Bill Cipher.

.(𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘩, 𝘐'𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯).

This is reawakening my Gravity Falls hyper-fixation.

[varrossa]

.𝐄𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐩.𝟐 :𝔼𝕝𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕔 𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕘𝕒𝕝𝕠𝕠.

Finally, I can upload the colored still image from the comic! I'm, really proud of how everything came out and hopefully, I've done Eret the justice he deserves.

I think our mans here has a very well-built physic, I mean hell even the movie agrees. (I relate to Ruffnut on a whole new level, that girl knows how to pick 'em).

When discussing muscular structure a lot of times I tend to default to a triangular, leaner silhouette and with Eret I wanted to avoid that completely. I wanted to try to draw a "sturdier" body for him since we've witnessed the heavy lifting he does.

Additionally, he dealt with wild dragons constantly in his dragon trapper days so excessive scarring is something that movie Eret lacks, in my opinion.

[varrossa]

.𝐄𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐲?.

Some OC x Canon for, mostly me to be honest.

I've been crushing on this man since I first watched HTTYD 2! Literally, my entire teenage life! It is criminal how little content exists for Eret in this fandom.

On another note, the character design I used for the "OC" is of my self-insert, and I just- there was so much detail. Originally, I wanted for her to be holding the baby gronckle but there was no chance I'd sit my ass down to illustrate all of that. Turns out kneeling positions are a great way to hide complex designs~

Lastly, this was originally meant to be colored…I even have screenshots of the color palettes I used for the flats. But, of course, something had to go wrong. I em- hmm… I forgot to press save after I was done laying them out… BUT! but, I will upload the colored stills on a different post.

(I need more of the hunk pls).

[varrossa]

༺.𝕻𝖆𝖙𝖍 𝖔𝖋 𝕬𝖑𝖋𝖍𝖊𝖎𝖒: 𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗 𝖁 𝖔𝖚𝖙𝖋𝖎𝖙 𝖈𝖔𝖓𝖈𝖊𝖕𝖙.༻

..Path of Alfheim: Chapter V outfit concept..

I wanted to illustrate how I imagined the FMC dressed during the feast in chapter 5.

I'm a sucker for loose tunics and leather corsets and a lot of my original characters tend to include these items in their wardrobe.

With that being said, this version of the reader is a bit more female-presenting in comparison to the assassin version I've designed. While the fan-fiction does tag the protagonist as female I understand if someone may not, explicitly, like to show off their more feminine features. It's something that I, personally, experience from time to time.

While these character/outfit illustartions are created to my own liking and preferences I want to keep up with the more androgynous concepts since some readers relate to my designs. (Which I appreciate so much!) (シ_ _)シ

I feel like this ambiguous, grey blob (as ms. @𝖍3𝖑𝖋𝖆𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖊 herself, so kindly put it) is the perfect base to use for representing the FMC and it makes it easier for others to reference. But I will, definitely, be posting more doodles/drabbles with my rendition of the protag (scars and all).

[varrossa]

༺.𝕱𝖔𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖚𝖕 𝖔𝖓 @𝖍𝖊𝖑𝖋𝖆𝖎𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖘 𝖕𝖔𝖑𝖑.༻

..𝔏𝔬𝔯𝔡 𝔥𝔢𝔩𝔭 𝔪𝔢 ℑ'𝔪 𝔣𝔞𝔩𝔩𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔣𝔬𝔯 𝔪𝔶 𝔬𝔴𝔫 𝔞𝔰𝔰..

To be honest, the design I originally posted on my blog is how I view the FMC. An androgynous figure, heavily obscured by multiple layers of protective gear and a dark color palette.

But, as it happens with most 'x reader' fan-fictions, I imagine myself taking the protagonistic role.

On that note, lately, I've been in love with drawing scars and exposed muscle structure (don't sass me, it helps with understanding anatomy) so I added some 𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼.

Lastly, I, absolutely, adore the personality of the FMC and I hope I've channeled some of that energy into this little doodle.

(Again I cannot praise your writing enough).

[h3lfaerie]

Let's yap a little <3

I've been having fun with polls lately, so I'm just gonna post another one since you guys seem to like them too. This question is FMC/Reader related.

When you read PoA, specifically in Reader POV, do you imagine yourself as you are within the Universe, do you imagine an OC, or is it more of a faceless entity. Or maybe all of the above? Or something else entirely. Do tell <3

How do you imagine the Reader/FMC?

Yourself as you are

Yourself with some embellishments

An Original Character

A faceless entity

Something else

A mixture of some/everything

Voting ended onMay 8, 2024

If you feel comfortable, please do share what features you envision for the FMC when you read (i.e. complexion, eye colour, hair colour, built, such and such)

For example, if I looked at PoA as a reader, I usually see black hair, pale skin, muscular build, and my rendition of the 'molten eyes' is this burnt-gold colour I read about in an SJM Book; I'm obsessed with it.

I think it'd be really interesting to see what you guys imagine if you'd like to share. And while we're at it - if you feel like making artwork for PoA, feel free to add your own features to the FMC if you'd like to. I've had some incredibly talented artists like @eefkakis @westwindy1 and @toothless101 bless this community with some gorgeous artwork of the reader where she remains faceless, which is also amazing because it gives an opportunity for more people to envision their personal rendition of the FMC in their work.

What I'm saying is, I endorse all and any versions of the FMC: faceless, personalized, something in-between, something bat-shit crazy.

If you'd like to share, go for it 🗡️

[varrossa]

..𝔏𝔬𝔯𝔡 𝔥𝔢𝔩𝔭 𝔪𝔢 ℑ'𝔪 𝔣𝔞𝔩𝔩𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔣𝔬𝔯 𝔪𝔶 𝔬𝔴𝔫 𝔞𝔰𝔰..

To be honest, the design I originally posted on my blog is how I view the FMC. An androgynous figure, heavily obscured by multiple layers of protective gear and a dark color palette.

But, as it happens with most 'x reader' fan-fictions, I imagine myself taking the protagonistic role.

On that note, lately, I've been in love with drawing scars and exposed muscle structure (don't sass me, it helps with understanding anatomy) so I added some embellishments.

Lastly, I, absolutely, adore the personality of the FMC and I hope I've channeled some of that energy into this little doodle.

(Again I cannot praise your writing enough).

[toothless101]

Made a comic based on Chapter 4 of @h3lfaerie’s Path of Alfheim HTTYD fic. If anyone hasn’t read it I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. Also the reader’s outfit is based off the design by the extremely talented @eefkakis, their art is incredible.

[varrossa]

༺.𝕳𝕿𝕿𝖄𝕯 𝕺𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖆𝖈𝖙𝖊𝖗 𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖈𝖊𝖕𝖙𝖘.༻

..HTTYD Original Character Concepts..

I sat down and rewatched all three httyd movies with my best friend, and now I'm buzzing with energy~

I haven't slept at all because I've been working on both of our self-inserts all night...

We both have very different aesthetics, but I think the theming ties these designs together. Additionally, there are some details shared between these characters, like the red ribbon that both of them have or the white fur tussles.

Obviously, if we were transported into this fantastical universe, our lifestyles would be very different. My friend imagined themselves as a fearless dragon rider, while I'd prefer to be close to the ground surrounded by cute hobgobblers x

[varrossa]

༺.𝔓𝔞𝔱𝔥 𝔬𝔣 𝔄𝔩𝔣𝔥𝔢𝔦𝔪: 𝔉𝔐ℭ 𝔇𝔶𝔫𝔞𝔪𝔦𝔠 𝔓𝔬𝔰𝔦𝔫𝔤.༻

..Path of Alfheim: FMC Dynamic Posing..

@𝔥3𝔩𝔣𝔞𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔢 Mother! Mother I desire m̸̦̝̙̮̫̓̒̚͝͝ǫ̷͉͖͉̱̈́̎̑̉͝r̶͙͙͚͈̆̎̿̽͠ͅe̷̢͍̮͈̬̿͊̓̊͝ content!

FMC's silhouette is really cool and I didn't want to miss an opportunity to draw them in a cool dynamic pose. Plus, it's a great way to study anatomy and cloth physics!

I want to post more of these, some maybe less dynamic (?). I had a lot of fun figuring out how every piece of her gear would fit in this position or which detail would be visible and which would not.

[varrossa]

༺.𝔓𝔞𝔱𝔥 𝔬𝔣 𝔄𝔩𝔣𝔥𝔢𝔦𝔪: 𝔉𝔐ℭ ℭ𝔬𝔫𝔠𝔢𝔭𝔱 𝔄𝔯𝔱.༻

..Path of Alfheim: FMC Concept Art..

Recently I've been awe-struck by the beautiful narration and world-building of a certain fic, "Path of Alfheim" by @𝔥3𝔩𝔣𝔞𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔢. So much so that I just had to visualize the FMC of this story.

Although, I do have to say that my art is not gospel. While I adore this story, the concept art that I've created is based purely on how I think the reader appears throughout the fic and would be considered as fanart and nothing more. (Unless anything gets green-lit by the writer).

The writer, themselves, has a sideblog for this specific fan-fiction and will be posting art, moodboards, etc., that better correlate to their story.

𝔒𝔫 𝔱𝔬 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔧𝔲𝔦𝔠𝔶 𝔡𝔢𝔱𝔞𝔦𝔩𝔰~

I think it's no secret that Assassin's Creed was a huge point of reference while conjuring up this concept. From the gear/weapons to the heavy cloak, to the hood, this design has AC written all over it!

Another prominent inspiration was Lord of the Rings (LotR). The weapons especially have a more elvish design to them in comparison to period-accurate weaponry.

With that being said, HTTYD has a very unique art style and while, yes, it does reference clothing and gearing that's accurate to the era it's supposed to take place in (well, minus some of the Viking helmets), it tends to get repetitive.

My art leans towards realism while keeping some "cartoonish" elements such as visible lineart and cel shading. So, with all my references taken into account, this is my final design for PoA's FMC.