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Creator Spotlight: @camberdraws

Hello! My name is Camber (any pronouns), and I’m a mixed media illustrator located in the southwestern United States. I love drawing everything, but I have a special interest in depicting strange creatures and environments, often accompanied by abstract imagery and mark-making. Professionally, I’ve worked creating concept art and 2D assets for museum exhibits, but currently, I am engaged full-time as a software developer and make standalone illustrations in my free time. I’ve been posting art on Tumblr since I was a teenager, and the site has been very welcoming towards my work to this very day!

Check out Camber’s interview below!

Did you originally have a background in art? If not, how did you start?

I’ve had an interest in drawing since I was barely sentient, but at thirteen years old I decided to become “serious” about art. I was all about reading tutorials and doing a ton of studies. I would tote my heavy instructional art books to school every single day (my poor back!) Despite all this, I decided to forgo art school in favor of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at my local college. Alongside my major, I received a minor in Art Studio with a specialization in fine art, which totally changed my views on creating artwork and drastically changed my style.

How has your style developed over the years?

As mentioned previously, my style did a 180 after I studied under some very skilled fine art professors! As a kid, my drawings were very realism-heavy and inspired by video game concept art. I mostly worked digitally, too. During college, I was thrown for a loop when we were instructed to do strange things like, for example, make a bunch of marks on paper using pastel, WITHOUT looking, and then turn said marks into a finished piece of art! I quickly and deeply fell in love with abstract work, and especially appreciated images that are not easily parsed by the viewer. Since then, I’ve made it my goal to combine abstract mark-making with more representational subject matter.

What is one habit you find yourself doing a lot as an artist?

Hmmm, one habit I really enjoy as an artist is strictly tracking the amount of time I spend drawing! I currently work a full-time job wholly unrelated to art, so I have to be careful with my time if I want to spend enough hours drawing each week. I created a spreadsheet that allows you to enter the amount of minutes you’ve drawn each day and calculate how much drawing time you still need to reach your weekly goal (I aim for 20 hours a week.) Having such a clear, numbers-based objective keeps me motivated to work like nothing else!

Over the years as an artist, what were your biggest inspirations behind your creativity?

I know this is a common inspiration, but Hayao Miyazaki’s work has been rewiring my neurons since I was a child. Seemingly all of my artistic interests can be summed up by the movie Princess Mononoke: it has strange/abstract creature designs, a strong focus on nature and environmental storytelling, and a mix of dark and hopeful themes. Additionally, I’ve been deeply inspired by video game series such as Zelda, Okami, Pikmin, and Dark Souls. But arguably, none of these have influenced me more than Pokemon! I’ve been drawing Pokemon since I could barely hold a pencil, and I haven’t stopped since! I believe my love of designing creatures originated with my endless deluge of Pokemon fanart during my childhood.

What is a medium that you have always been intrigued by but would never use yourself?

I’ve always been fascinated by 3D mediums and am so tempted to try them out! Whether that’s 3D models created digitally or sculptures made from clay, I profoundly admire artists who have this skill. Oftentimes, it feels like I don’t have time to delve into a totally different artistic paradigm. However, I feel very strongly that learning new skills can enrich your current work. I should take that advice and someday give 3D mediums a shot!

What is a recent creative project that you are proud of?

I am in the process of creating an art book (a dream of mine!) and have been executing smaller drawings of concepts I find interesting from both a visual and storytelling standpoint. A recent drawing for said book is that of a snail made of ink with an ink bottle as a shell, and it went absolutely viral! I’ve never had an experience like this as an artist before and it has been spectacular! I was able to open a shop using my newly acquired art printer and sell many prints of my snail. Creating something original, directly stemming from my interests, and having that resonate with so many people has been unreal. I couldn’t ask for more as an artist!

What advice would you give to younger you about making art that’s personal or truthful to your own experiences?

I would tell my younger self to chill out and experiment more! I was so caught up in the idea that I needed to have a realistic style to be considered “good.” I also believed that technical skill was the only measure of how worthy my art was. That’s not to say technical skill doesn’t matter, but I now firmly believe the creativity and voice of your ideas far outweigh the skill of execution in terms of importance. Technical skills should elevate ideas, not the other way around. Once I began to revel in strange ideas and stories for my work, depicted oftentimes in odd styles or mediums, I truly found my voice as an artist.

Who on Tumblr inspires you and why?

My peers here on Tumblr inspire me more than anything! Sharing my work with contemporaries and giving each other support brings me joy like no other, and keeps me motivated to continue creating. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them! @beetlestench, @theogm-art, @trustyalt, @ratwednesday, @phantom-nisnow, @svltart, @mintsdraws, @mothhh-hh, @jupiterweathers, @thesewispsofsmoke, @picoffee, @fetchiko, @kaisei-ink, and @pine-niidles just to name only a few!

Thanks for stopping by, Camber! If you haven’t seen their Meet the Artist piece, check it out here. For more of Camber’s work, follow their Tumblr, @camberdraws!

#creator spotlight #artists on tumblr #camberdraws

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folieadeuxserver · 3 months

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We’re so excited to announce that @feralforestgoblinn is this month's Creator in the Spotlight! Creators are chosen for their contribution to our server and their emulation of FAD’s values of collaboration, kindness, and community.

Get to know Goblinn in our Q&A above and be sure to give their wonderful art some love!

#FADserver #creator spotlight #hannibal fanart #hannigram fanart #hannibal art

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batpham-discord-highlights · 8 months

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Masterpiece Monday

Today's Piece:

Artist's Socials

tumblr - @currently-haunted

Why it's beloved

Love it because Danny looks so baby, also that shading with the reflection? Holy cow that is so cool

Interested in suggesting your favorite works or submitting some shameless self promo? All submission are taken in server, so send an ask to the blog and get your link 💗🥳

#masterpiece monday #creator spotlight #art spotlight #batpham server #dpxdc

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goaroweek · 2 months

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@lonicera-caprifolium

It is literally impossible for me to decide of a favourite art among the insane amount of masterpiece Lonicera keeps gifting us. I can only share some and strongly recommend you go check their account!

#good omens #go aro week #aro week #creator spotlight

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madhatterplushies · 1 year

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Trans & Non-binary puppies by @autisticgayplushie !

#plushies #small business #others stuff #plush #trans pride #nonbinary #autistic artist #I love them so much!!#I didnt see a post with both of them in it so I wanted to pit them together >×<#creator spotlight

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kakairu-rocks · 29 days

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Hey guys! Our Creator Spotlight is back, but this time we’ve changed things around.

Firstly, we’re no longer seeking out individual creators for interviews, as the process of finding someone willing to participate, interviewing them, and then sharing their answers in our posts was particularly time-consuming; and whilst we’re glad that we were able to highlight some amazing people and their creations, it just wasn’t a sustainable thing for us.

So now, we’d like to open up the Creator Spotlight to all KakaIru creators, to find out a bit about everyone; and hopefully (most definitely) find more creations to add to our bookmarks & indulge in!

We will be doing this every three months, as opposed to monthly; and unlike last time, when there was a standard set of interview questions, this time, the questions will be themed!

And the theme for our very first Creator Spotlight of the year is… Firsts!

What was your first ever KakaIru creation? Do you like it, or is it at least meaningful to you in some way? How long ago did you create it? And how much has your style changed since then?

Let us know HERE!

You don’t have to answer all the questions, they’re only a guide - just tell us whatever you like about your first creation! And please, please don’t hesitate to link anything!

Note: if yours is NSFW or Dark, as per our guidelines, and you want to share it, please do so on our 18+ thread!

#creator spotlight #kakairu.rocks #firsts #kakairu discussion #kakairu fanart #kakairu fanfic #kakairu #kkir #kakashi x iruka #hatake kakashi #umino iruka

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blackcardmems · 6 months

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It's our final recap for our BCM Selects: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition 💛 We've shown off a creator each weekday so far that we believe you should take a look at and support! This week we featured @pigdemonart @/xavinos @/artbyashleyv @cyleida @/yeseniadraws It was a great honor to feature all of these creators this past month and we're so happy we could share them all with you! Hopefully you've found someone new to support and follow during this time! Thanks for viewing and supporting!!

#bcm selects #creator spotlight #hispanic heritage month #its the ennndddd!!!!#so many cool creators to check out now!

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myfaveficrecs · 1 year

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Creator Spotlight

@bradshawsbaby is the first creator to be featured in the spotlight. She was incredibly kind and reached out to me after an ask I sent her. Since she gave me the inspiration to do something with my page again, she gets the first post.

Her Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw universe is what initially drew me to her page, and I must say that the amazing content she puts out is worth digging deep into her masterlist. Grab your favorite blanket and beverage and cozy up while you read her amazing work. I personally am super excited about her newest project, “Letters To My Love.”

A little Q & A:

1. What is your favorite thing you have created? It’s really hard to choose one favorite piece, but A Glimpse of Them will always be really special to me, and it seems to be the most enduring story I’ve written.

2. Top 3 favorite creators you want people to check out? Again, another tough question! There are so many amazing creators in the TGM fandom! @fanboygarcia was someone I followed early on—she makes amazing AUs, mood boards, and stories. @therebeccaw makes stunning mood boards that deserve way more attention and hype. @notroosterbradshaw is so lovely and writes great stories. But the list could go on and on. @lt-bradshaw and @rhettabbotts are also two of my favorite blogs for those of us with Lewis Pullman brainrot/TGM & Outer Range hyperfixations—it’s so hard to choose just a few 😂

3. What is an idea you have for a future work that people should look out for? I’m in the middle of writing my Bob WWII AU series, which has been a lot of fun so far. And I also have a couple stories that I’ll be writing for @roosterforme’s love is in the air tgm challenge!

Go give some love to @bradshawsbaby!!!! If you want to be tagged in these posts, please let me know. My inbox is always open to anyone you want to send my way to be featured at some point!

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#content creator #topgun #creator spotlight

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into-the-mikuverse · 1 year

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Creator Spotlight: Rishie-P

Wanna hear Hatsune Miku with real power and strong emotion in her singing? Have I got the producer for you! Meet Rishie-P and their fantastic tuning that makes our favorite Vocaloid sound almost human with how she belts and growls in their music!

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Please subscribe to them, they deserve more views with how strong and lifelike they can make the voice synthesizers!

#into the mikuverse #rishie-p #creator spotlight #miku’s growl in ghost rule is so fucking good y’all please listen to it!!

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prophecies-foretold · 9 months

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♢Creator Spotlights♢

Meet Relia! They'll be designing the Page of Cups & Knight of Cups cards! You can find more of their works on Twitter & Tumblr! @artcrystals

#hades tarot #hades zine #supergiant games hades #supergiant games #creator spotlight #hades game #hades tarot zine

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inkblot-app · 10 months

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InkBlot's Creator Spotlight: PRIDE Edition!

To celebrate Pride, we gathered some fabulous creatives from our platform and spotlighted them on our social media! While we couldn't spotlight everyone, we figured Tumblr would be the best place to show off those we have missed too. Come see these wonderful creatives and support them!

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Here's to another year of Pride! We'll see you next year with even more Pride fun~ - Angel (She/They) Community Assistant Manager of InkBlot

#inkblotart #digital art #inkblot #pride 2023 #pride month #spotlight #creator spotlight #creatives #artists #artists on tumblr

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art · 6 months

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Creator Spotlight: @jdebbiel

Deb JJ Lee is a non-binary Korean artist based in Brooklyn, NY. They have appeared in the New Yorker, New York Times, NPR, Google, Radiolab, and more. Their award-winning graphic memoir, IN LIMBO, about mental illness and difficult relationships with trauma, released in March 2023 from First Second.

Below is our interview with Deb!

Have you ever had an art block? If so, how did you overcome it?

That implies I am over my art block, but I’m still in it! I think about Kiki’s Delivery Service a lot and how she had to stop doing a thing, and that you can’t really force it, and you have to let it come back to you. It’s a pretty humbling moment, realizing there is more to life than just drawing. I’ve been trying to consume other content like reading or watching movies—anything that is not drawing-related—and to trust that it will come back to me. I think not being afraid to do the small pieces before committing to the big pieces is helpful. Because big pieces are what I am known for, I dig myself into a deeper hole, thinking that each piece has to be bigger than the last one. So yeah! Relaxing and doing the small things before overcommitting to a big piece is the best way to go about it for me.

Which 3 famous artists (dead or alive) would you invite to your dinner party?

I feel like these are all artists that I have second-degree connections with! Jillian Tamaki, Victo Ngai, and Tillie Walden would be my picks!

What are your file name conventions?

…What file name conventions? I mean, I don’t have specific file name conventions, but I actually have a public Google Drive archive! But I usually put “djjl_whatever-the-title-is_final,” and I would always know it’s the final and legit version.

What is a recent creative project that you are proud of?

I did an illustration for the whiskey brand Johnnie Walker. It’s so wild because I only had four days to finish it, and it usually takes me a week and a half if I rush. And honestly, it’s probably one of my best pieces from this year, which is funny. It was for the Mid-Autumn festival, so I made it as Korean as possible.

How has technology changed the way you approach your work?

I only use my iPad to draw everything now, and if I want to pretend that I have a steady workstation, I’ll use my Cintiq. I still am not as comfortable on the Cintiq as I am on Procreate, but it’s still pretty solid and nice. That’s the good part about technology. The bad part about technology is how AI art has been messing things up for me. I’m currently in a lawsuit about AI art as a class rep. Some of my stuff got turned into AI art late last year, so I have to give a deposition at some point.

What is a convention experience that has stuck with you?

Honestly, they’re all good! I feel like Lightbox Expo has been really nice because it’s truly been a convention for artists. I feel like that’s where most of my audience is, and they’re all around because their purpose is to be better at art. That’s where a lot of original artists do well because they’re getting art they’re inspired by, not so much fanart. I like the Lightbox Expo because it encompasses the pure love of art very well.

Top tips on setting up an Artist Alley booth?

Use a Y axis, not just your X axis! Take advantage of it! Branding is also something to think about. It is definitely something I’m getting better at. Having an assistant is also very important. I’ve also heard that 8.5x11 to 12x18 inches is usually a good size for prints, but I also provide postcard-sized prints because sometimes people don’t want to commit to a larger size.

Who on Tumblr inspires you and why?

You know this is so funny. I’ve been following @alicexz for over a decade on Tumblr and other platforms. I’ve followed her work since high school, and we’ve only recently become peers. I found her, and we met for the first time in real life, and she recognized me. And then I found all my drawings from when I was in my Alice phase, back in high school, and I was like, “Yo, this is when I was trying to be you so badly!” and she was cracking up and was like “Wow, this is so good!” It was such a sweet moment. I wanted to take a picture of her holding my drawing up. It’s really nice because now we’re peers.

Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing, Deb! Be sure to check out their Tumblr blog over at @jdebbiel.

#creator spotlight #artists on tumblr #deb jj lee #jdebbiel

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folieadeuxserver · 19 days

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We’re thrilled to announce that @abstracteeveewrites is our April Creator in the Spotlight! Creators are chosen for their contribution to our server and their emulation of FAD’s values of collaboration, kindness, and community.

Get to know Reid in our Q&A above, and be sure to check out their social media accounts and give their fantastic work some love!

Reid's Tumblr | Reid's Twitter | Reid's Ao3

#FADserver #creator spotlight #hannibal fic #hannibal fanfiction

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batpham-discord-highlights · 8 months

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Fic Friday

Today's Piece:

Writer's Socials

AO3 - FoldingFacets

Tumblr - @precarious-hermit

Why it's beloved

It's fucking great, It's hilarious and really creative, There aren't many chapters but I re-read it fairly often. Danny is just trying to do his job, Flash is made of three kinds of anxiety, Wally is ready to throw hands. The characterization is perfect, Danny IS the IRS.

Interested in suggesting your favorite works or submitting some shameless self promo? All submission are taken in server, so send an ask to the blog and get your link 💗🥳

#fic friday #creator spotlight #fic spotlight #batpham server #dpxdc

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goaroweek · 2 months

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@fireflysummers

I've been following them for some time and I really look up to their cute art style and sweet comic. Their Book Omens boys are forever in my brain and in my heart. But who can blame me, look at them! 🥰

(Adding Good Omens unrelated post under this because I can: cute Moomin animation and incredible Mp100/TMA comic under the cut!)

#good omens #go aro week #aro week #creator spotlight

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duckprintspress · 18 days

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February 2024 Created Works Round-Up!

Duck Prints Press’s monthly “created works round-ups” are our opportunity to spotlight some of the amazing work that people working with us have done that ISN’T linked to their work with Duck Prints Press. We include fanworks, outside publications, and anything else that creators feel like sharing with y’all. Inclusion is voluntary and includes anything that they decided “hey, I want to put this on the created work’s round-up!”

Check out what they’ve shared with us this month…

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Eliot Rocks the Memory Palace, Chapter Four: Art by EliotQueliot / @eliotqueliot

art || the magicians (tv) || m/m || quentin coldwater/eliot waugh || teen & up || creator choses not to use warnings || complete

summary: After dinner, Monster!Eliot takes Quentin sightseeing in New York City by moonlight.

There's a lovely view from the 103rd floor of the Empire State Building.

And the Monster set a nice cheery fire blazing in the bay.

Heights are fun.

other tags: falling, heights, possession

TUMBLR - AO3 - INSTAGRAM

All We Need Is One Good Day (Any Day That You're Alive), Chapter 1 by EliotQueliot / @eliotqueliot

fiction || the magicians (tv) || m/m || quentin coldwater/eliot waugh || mature || creator choses not to use warnings || 2,097 || work in progress

summary: A fluffy fic mixing the books by Lev Grossman with the show from SyFy, in which Quentin and Eliot do get to spend that summer together, but build on their immediate friendship to get together from day one of Q's classes.

AO3

Mosaic Haiku, Chapter 10 by EliotQueliot / @eliotqueliot

fiction || the magicians (tv) || m/m || quentin coldwater/eliot waugh || general audiences || creator choses not to use warnings || 124 || ongoing series

summary: I'm writing a series of haiku about Eliot and Quentin's lives together at the Mosaic (the timeloop lifetime in which they loved each other for 50 years). Just like the patterns they build there, I'll forever be adding new haiku, but yet the story is also always complete. My hope is to reflect the beauty of all life, just like they did.

AO3

Sailing to Blackspire, Chapter 5 by EliotQueliot / @eliotqueliot

fiction || the magicians (tv) || m/m || quentin coldwater/eliot waugh || explicit || creator choses not to use warnings || 11,539 || work in progress

summary: Quentin says he's staying with a Monster for all Eternity.

Eliot says, "Hell, no. Not without me."

In which Eliot and Quentin use their time aboard the Muntjac on the way to Castle Blackspire more wisely.

In this chapter, the friends continue to do their best to find alternate ways to turn magic back on, without Quentin and Eliot getting stuck in Castle Blackspire.

other tags: Canon-typical danger. Also, regarding the fic as a whole, please heed the rating. This is AU, but jumps off from canon at a specific point within 3x13. The characters don't know what I'm trying to fix because for them it hasn't happened (and in this fic, it never will). But Eliot (his POV) clearly knows that Quentin's life is ultimately in danger.

AO3

never a god by ilgaksu / @ilgaksu

fiction || mysterious lotus casebook || m/m, poly (one gender: male) || li lianhua/fang duobing/di feisheng, di feisheng/fang duobing || teen & up || creator choses not to use warnings || 1,077 || ongoing series

summary: The evening shift at the House of Scarlet Delights starts out just like any other.

other tags: Post Canon, Sex Work, Genderfluid Li Lianhua

AO3

bringing a gun to chekhov's house by ilgaksu / @ilgaksu

fiction || dune (2021), dune - frank herbert || f/m || paul atreides/chani kynes || explicit || creator choses not to use warnings || 1,895 || work in progress

summary: Chani sees him first in lectures. This is because he can’t stop staring at her. It’s unsubtle. It’s derivative. It’s the start of every novel written by a white man drowning in his own midlife crisis. Chani is wise to it; to him.

After a while, she realises she’s still looking right back.

other tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Academia, Postcolonialism, Breakup

AO3

On Writing Combat and Sex Scenes by Tris Lawrence / @tryslora

writing craft blog post || original work || no ships || teen & up || no major warnings apply || 1,523 || complete

summary: This post talks about writing sex and combat (and no, I do not mean combative sex). It is primarily SFW.

TUMBLR - PILLOWFORT

#created works round up #creator spotlight #duck prints press

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