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plotandelegy · 10 months

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Unleashing Creativity: Top Ways to Generate Unique Fantasy Story Ideas

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Welcome back,

There's no denying that fantasy has been at the core of some of the most enchanting, daring, and downright unforgettable tales (for one reason or another) that have shaped the literary landscape. Who doesn't love the thrill of journeying to some new adventurous place with otherworldly creatures and epic battles between the forces of dark and light? Personally, I'm all about the dark side. Even for the most seasoned writers sparking the imagination can be difficult. Things like inspiration seem elusive as a dragon hiding in a mist-covered mountain. Today, I will cover a few ideas to find your muse. My muse sometimes hides in a dumpster...so let's find better ways to do this, shall we?

People Watching, with a Twist: Observing people in everyday situations can be a great source of inspiration. Now, add a layer of 'What If?'. What if the barista at your local coffee shop could control elements? What if the older woman feeding pigeons in the park was a retired warrior queen? This exercise allows you to create complex characters with intriguing backstories, ripe for the world of fantasy.

Travel Through Time: History is brimming with periods that, with a little twist, can become fantastic settings for your story. Victorian England's social hierarchies, the Renaissance's scientific innovations, and the fierce battles of Feudal Japan offer fertile ground for fantastical tales. Weave in elements of magic or mythical creatures, and you have an intoxicating cocktail of historical fact and enticing fantasy.

Bioinspiration – Fantasize with Flora and Fauna: The natural world is a veritable treasure trove of inspiration. Let's call this approach 'bioinspiration.' Start by exploring Earth's biodiversity's peculiar traits, behaviors, and survival mechanisms. Why not envision a species that communicates like whales but hunts like a pack of wolves? Or perhaps a plant that blooms under the moonlight and has the power to manipulate time? The possibilities are endless when you fuse the wonder of our world with a dash of fantasy.

Take a Hike (Literally!): When was the last time you truly engaged with the wilderness, the mountains, or the sea? Natural landscapes are rife with potential for fantasy storytelling. As you walk through a dense forest, consider the creatures that might inhabit such a place in a fantasy realm. That murmuring stream could be a water nymph's dwelling, and the wind howling through the canyon might be a dragon's call. Try to visualize your surroundings through the lens of fantasy — you may be surprised at what your imagination conjures up!

Harness the Power of Music: Like music, few things can stir the soul and spark the imagination. A piece of music can evoke many emotions and images depending on its rhythm, melody, and harmony. Try listening to music without lyrics (like classical, orchestral, or ambient music) and let your mind wander. Picture the scenes that the music evokes. Is that tranquil harp melody the song of a peaceful elven village? Does the tumultuous symphony represent the climax of an epic battle? Use these mental images as a springboard for your fantasy narrative.

So there it is, everyone. Five unique ways to draw up some inspiration. Go find your muse!! Probably shouldn't have said mine hides in a dumpster. I'm all about being superstitious, so I'm sure she'll never speak to me again.

Happy Writing,

Indigo Everly

P.S. Need more? Check out this post!

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f0zzybear · 3 months

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#funguary 3 - turkey tails (tumblr is being unreasonable and not letting me upload the full picture but you can find it on my instagram @/fozzybeur !) theres something about this mushroom that makes me think of the skirts on baile folklorico dresses so i decided to run with it (realizing now that i could have gone a bit bigger with the ribbon accents)

#funguary2024 #funguarychallenge #mushrooms #mushroomaesthetic #bailefolclórico #fungi #charactercreation #conceptcharacter #digitalartwork #characterdrawing #characterdesign #characterdesignchallenge #characterart #characterartist #my art

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ellowynbeimler · 3 months

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Get To Know Your Character

If your character had a unique fragrance that represented them, what would it smell like?

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nationsandcannons · 11 days

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Check out the classes featured in the Nations and Cannons Core Rules Book! Wanna see more? Check out: https://www.nationsandcannons.com/

#nationsandcannons #corerulesbook #characterclasses #tabletopgaming #roleplaying #gamingresources #charactercreation

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two-oaks-farmstead · 1 month

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#author #charactercreation #journaling #notebook #writer #writing

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rykiioudreams · 1 month

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And here's the second character who will accompany Reyna (Temporary name, but I think it suits her) on her adventure ! Meet Mikael 💚✨

However, he's going to give her a hard time (but that's tough love shhh (¬‿¬)).

He's got quite a temper, doesn't give up, always wants to be the best and he's damn good at fighting 😩💞.

Reyna, on the other hand, is more skilled strategically but also in other ways, as you'll find out later 👀

Enjoy q(≧▽≦q)

#OriginalCharacter #OC #MaleArt #FantasyCharacter #OriginalCharacterArt #OriginalStory #OCArtwork #BeastFighter #BeastWhisperer #CharacterCreation

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wollymight · 2 months

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From a toon Michael and I worked on called Killer Queen: Buzzkill

my youtube | newgrounds | tiktok | patreon

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star-mania · 5 months

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A New Challenger (OC) Approaches...

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bee-hivestudios · 1 year

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I said I was going to start re-using my Tumblr account, and use it I SHALL!

So, I’ve been working a LOT with Press Start to Laugh (linkage to his channel below), and he has been giving me a LOT of chances to branch out beyond just drawing fit, muscley, hawt guys who gaze longingly into your soul.

Chances to draw different body types, different ages, advance my own style further. And even though the color style is super simple, I’d have to say this man here has become my favorite recent piece.

He’s for Brad’s FNAF 2 video, as the night guard. And since we have NO idea what the majority of the FNAF night guards actually look like, we have the freedom to design them as we like.

And from my brain came this sweet guy. Yes, I DO want to do something with him later on down the line, because he’d be sweet, funny as hell, able to survive anything (if he can survive Mangle, and Balloon Boys obsession with batteries, he can do anything! XD).

Done entirely in Procreate

#fnaf oc #fnaf nightguards #beehivestudios #PRESS START TO LAUGH #procreate #charactercreation #debra rohlfs #beechan2 #bee-hive studios

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maeirys · 1 year

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My precious OC, Stellar wind💫✨

#original character #myart #characterdesing #charactercreation #conceptart #illustration #spaceship #space #sci fi rp #scifi #stellar wind

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talon-illustrations · 1 year

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I loved this concept art assignment. Drew characters based on a triangle, square circle and a mix of all three. . #characterdesign #characterart #characterillustration #kcaiillustration #procreate #procreateart #commissionsopen #commissionswelcome #characterconcept #charactercreation #oc #charactersheet #enviornment #kccoffee (at Kansas City Art Institute) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkvqR5iu3f4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#characterdesign #characterart #characterillustration #kcaiillustration #procreate #procreateart #commissionsopen #commissionswelcome #characterconcept #charactercreation #oc #charactersheet #enviornment #kccoffee

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ellowynbeimler · 4 months

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Get To Know Your Character

Did your character face any traumatic experiences that still affect them?

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taylaedraws · 2 years

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This week I'll post a series of commissions I did for a client that wanted a Lutcha Libre mixed with a cyberpunk design. It' been a while since I did character creation and I was really insecure about it, but I think it turned out ok :D They're all full body flat pintings.

This is El Rey Mono Macho, a monkey hybrid guy inspired by Sun Wukong, this was my favorite one to design! what do you guys think?

commission me: [email protected]

#lutchalibre #illustration #characterdesign #charactercreation #commission #artcommission #digitalart #artistsoninstagram #wukong #sunwukong #art #artists on tumblr #my art #drawing #draw

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berghanese · 2 years

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