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bogkeep · 3 years

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Hey! I'm the one who asked the poorly worded art process question. I'm here to give it another try by being more specific. The problem is . . . that's hard. Because that was about a specific as I can get, since I kind of want to know everything about how your art works.

Big things, like how you come up with ideas, or how you design characters. But small things, too, like what tools you use for drawing, how you balance between traditional and digital art, and how you decide what color to use for your unique and beautiful line art.

I want to be more specific so you can answer, but the question in my head is too vague and broad for me to be specific about it. So . . . here are some subquestions of my question, I guess! Maybe that helps?

Sorry this is so weird, and thank you, your art is amazing

first of all, thank you so much <3

and yes, this is far more answerable! i hope i can satiate some of your hunger for insight without writing a whole book.

HOW DO I COME UP WITH IDEAS?

this is obviously going to be very different for everyone. i very rarely have to dig for ideas or sit down and brainstorm, unless of course i am trying to achieve something very specific, like fulfill art contest criteria or working on a commission. my brain is very visually wired, so a lot of my ideas literally just pop up in my head (i know of several artists with aphantasia - some people don't have any visuals in their head at all and I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THAT'S LIKE AND I AM IN AWE OF THESE ARTISTS), sometimes i see a character or character design and im like HNNNG i need to draw them, or i just... have a concept i really want to Exist and i'm going to figure out how.

my biggest problem is that often, when i get an idea i want to DRAW IT, NOW NOW NOWNOWNOW, and that's just Not Feasible. sometimes because i'm Literally In Bed, sometimes because i have too many things i need to do or draw first... but i need to clear up space in my head, because my Urge To Draw will be like, beeping and whirring until i satisfy it... so i write it down on my TO DRAW-list! it's a real list that exists on my phone and i have to use it frequently. if i keep scrolling down i start finding weird notes that i have NO idea are supposed to mean anymore, but that's fine. i can't satisfy every Art Urge. sometimes i need to let them pass.

HOW DO I DESIGN CHARACTERS?

this one might vary a bit, but it can often be boiled down to "i sketch around until i figure something that Works." many of my characters, especially my older characters, became characters by accident when i kept drawing them over and over and i was like Ah I Like Drawing You... You Exist Now. that's how sparrow spellcaster happened, at the very least. this could happen because i had school and i would focus in school by doodling/sketching while listening to class. since i no longer go to school, pretty much all of my new characters are far more intentional. Timian and Vinta specifically exist as a result of a "favourite character fusion" challenge, and a lot of iphimery characters started with a Purpose rather than just harnessing the vibe of something i drew multiple times without thinking.

it helps to write down elements or tropes i want to include, like "sturdy-looking" or "VILLAIN OF EVIL SCARY MAGICS but it's a little girl and the dark magic is bright lightning and not shadows" or something. it can vary from a tiny visual detail to their role in the story. whatever i want to Achieve. my Intent. because my brain works so visually, i just really need to sketch somethign repeatedly until i nail it and can be like Yes That's It.

sketchbooks look a little messy but that’s what they’re for.

WHAT TOOLS DO I USE

for digital art, i’m currently using an ipad pro and procreate. i use a lot of the brushes that came installed, like Mercury is my primary lineart brush, and Moorilla is my primary sketching brush, but i also buy a lot of custom brushes on the hunt for More Delicious Textures (DAUB has a lot of good ones, especially if you want some that imitate traditional art). i have also used Huion and XP-pen tablets and generally recommend them, as well as clip studio paint as an art program (i love it very much and if it wasn’t subscription-based on ipad i would still be using it).

for traditional art, mostly just whatever sketchbook i have + my trusty mechanical pencil. i mean i have two: one with softer lead (it comes out darker) and 0,7 mm thickness, and one that’s 0,5 and harder lead for more light sketching, or if i’m going to line it with ink.

i also have a trusty pentel brush pen that i love DEARLY and feel bad for not having used in a while for reasons i will get to.

when i work on calendar pieces traditionally, i like to draw lines with ink - i use a dip pen with exchangeable nibs - and then color with watercolors. i have several sets because they’re all slightly different and i want the Range.

i sometimes travel with a little sketchbook in my bag and an assortment of pens, so that i can sketch Anytime, Anywhere. i think doodling with a pen can be very useful because you gotta become comfortable with the mistakes and imperfections and keep going anyway. if i doodle at work that’s the tools i have - regular ball pens and a bunch of paper lying around.

HOW DO I BALANCE BETWEEN DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL ART?

currently, i... don’t, really. it was easier when i had school, and i would just doodle freely and then maybe use some of my sketches as thumbnails or concept ideas. it’s harder now that i need to intentionally sit down with my sketchbook, and tbh... the ipad works very well for sketching. it’s so CONVENIENT and i have WORK all the time and my time to create art has become much more limited than it was. i miss going to my weirdo art high school where we would try out a whole bunch of different tools and methods. sure, yes, i had to paint with Acrylics My Beloathed, but getting to play around in different mediums is VERY valuable.

i genuinely want to be able to make more time and space for non-digital art again, but i just don’t have the ability to right now. it’s also different now that i’ve moved away from my parent’s place - i used to have an enormous desk and my mother has a large collection of art tools and there was a lot more storage space for whatever i created. digital art is very convenient and very accessible. ah well!

HOW DO I DECIDE ON THE COLOR FOR MY LINEART?

i usually line in black or a very dark color, and when i’m done coloring + shading i might play around with the colors and see what works. if you lock the layer you can just throw all the spaghetti at the wall you want. i decide on whatever fits the piece. i tend to be pretty fast and loose about it too, sometimes you can probably spot parts of my lineart that have slightly mismatchy color, but it’s like... done is better than perfect! i don’t have the energy to overlook every single pixel of my piece or else i would drive myself utterly mad.

HOPE THIS ANSWERS ANYTHING AT ALL!! THANKS FOR ASKING!!!

#art advice #(tag for archival purposes not to imply my methods are gospel)#everyone has their own ways!!!

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starryskiessmut · 4 years

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Implied LAMP, focus Analogical Trans Virgil Logan and Virgil have some time to themselves and decide to make the most of it

If there was one thing Virgil enjoyed, it was kissing Logan. Despite his boyfriend’s rather general stand-offish behavior, he really knew how to loosen up when they were home, and even more when it was just the two of them. Roman and Patton were out, fetching groceries for the week, while Logan had stayed behind to help Virgil with a report for class. They were alone for all of five minutes before Virgil was being pulled into a breath-stealing kiss.

One kiss turned to two, to three, and he didn’t even notice that he had moved until he pulled back to catch his breath. He found himself sitting on Logan’s lap, Logan leaning forward to kiss and suck marks onto Virgil’s neck, his hands sliding up under the folds of the dress Virgil had put on for the day. Virgil could feel his heart racing in his chest as a mark was sucked against his pulse point, and he let out a small noise from the back of his throat.

“You look absolutely divine today my dear…” Logan mumbled against his neck, biting gently and just breathing him in. “I’ve been waiting to do this from the moment I laid eyes on you this morning.”

Virgil huffed out a laugh, fingers sliding along Logan’s chest and working on unbuttoning his shirt. “You didn’t need to wait for Patton and Roman to leave to kiss me you know.”

Logan hummed softly in acknowledgement, sliding his hands up and letting his fingers dip under Virgil’s panties to grip his ass, pulling him closer and grinding his hips up. “I’d rather not have an audience while we’re alone together.”

“We don’t have a lot of time before the others come back.” Virgil pointed out, even as his hips pressed forward into the hardness he could feel.

Logan hummed softly, nipping at Virgil’s neck. “It wouldn’t be the first time they walked in on us, unless you want to see if we can finish before they get back.

Virgil made a small noise as if debating, but they both knew the answer already. “That depends on you, doesn’t it?”

He was pulled into a heated kiss and Virgil just melted against Logan, letting himself be guided into a slow grind that left him wanting and aching. His fingers scrambled to unbutton Logan’s shirt, pushing it off his shoulders when it was open and letting his fingers trace along the hidden muscle that was there.

Logan pulled his dress up over his head, tossing it to the side before re-attaching himself to Virgil’s neck. One hand stayed on his hip to encourage him to keep his hips moving in a steady rhythm, the other moving to cup one of Virgil’s breasts, gently massaging and teasing at a nipple, making Virgil moan softly.

“Feel good?” Logan’s voice was soft against his neck, and Virgil nodded, biting his lip. “Do you want more?”

“Please…”

Normally they’d take these activities up to a bedroom, but seeing as the blinds were closed and they were home alone… combined with Logan’s general impatience, he decided he didn’t want to wait until they were upstairs. Plus, the thought of claiming Virgil where everyone sat was quite appealing as well. So he slid his hand into the front of Virgil’s panties, fingers teasing against his clit for just a moment before sliding lower, two fingers curling up and in and drawing out a long moan.

Virgil fumbled with the buckle on Logan’s pants, absolutely aching for more, nownownow. It only took a couple of seconds, but they felt like an eternity, before the pants and boxers were wiggled down to mid thigh. He had a very strict rule about no sex if they didn’t have a condom, but he also knew that there was one in Logan’s pants pocket. It was hard to stay focused with the fingers slowly, teasingly, thrusting in and out of his body, but he managed to roll the condom on with shaky hands.

Logan pulled his fingers out, keeping Virgil’s panties moved to the side to line himself up, not having the patience or will to have him move away to take them off. Virgil sank down slowly with a low moan, head tilting forward to rest their foreheads together as his body adjusted. He only needed a moment before he started rolling his hips. He didn’t waste time before he started to bounce, aware of their time constraint, but it wasn’t going to stop him from enjoying the moment.

Logan’s hands gripped Virgil’s hips, guiding his movements as his hips pressed up with each downward motion. He let out a low groan as Virgil’s hands twisted in his hair, pulling him in for a kiss, losing himself in the pleasure of it. One hand moved to tease at Virgil’s clit, drawing louder moans from his throat, and he knew he wasn’t going to last much longer. So he thrust up harder, faster, until Virgil was coming with a soft cry. He tightened around him and Logan was coming with a groan.

Foreheads pressed together as they caught their breath before Virgil was moving up and off. Virgil stood on shaky legs, planning on heading upstairs to clean up and shower, feeling pleasantly relaxed. He was two steps away from the couch when the front door opened and Patton and Roman came in from the hall.

“Come help bring the…” Roman trailed off as his eyes landed on Virgil and his mouth snapped shut as Patton stumbled into him at his sudden stopping.

An amused grin tugged at Virgil’s lips as he turned towards the stairs again, looking over his shoulder. “I’m going up to shower. One of you may join me when you’re finished… I don’t care which.” He bit his lip to keep from laughing at the sound of scuffling behind him as he made his way upstairs. Sometimes they were too predictable, but if he was being honest with himself, it was kinda cute.

#not safe for sanders #minors dni #analogical #virgil sanders #logan sanders

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