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windydrawallday · 2 days
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I will see if i can make room to doodle more dinos: i got a near deadline to take care plus im a tad sick (nothing troublesome but annoying orz).
Even if now i enjoy drawing machine-aligned critters, i miss drawing animals as badass as dinosaurs <3
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windydrawallday · 3 days
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Inguz & Wunjo
This was technically the first drawing I did for year... the rest of the erotical-ish pic will be under the cut (even if there's nothing explicit, the posing edges on it I think) plus a very personal rant about the subject of my art and how impacts my identity and self-reflections.
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Even if is still conflictive to my brain to look at it, I like it!
I blame my aroace brain for making me doubt so much about my art in these themes. I don't post a lot of these because I think are too soft, and edging but not stepping on full nsft territory to be labeled or liked by other people into that stuff.
Is extremely personal too: the characters depicted are interpretations reduced to the bare core concepts and in an aesthetic that aligns with my most spiritual self.
That's why, instead of erasing them how I used to do in the past, I started to hoard them for my private grimoire: to try to understand this side of me, not exorcize it like there are wrong to draw or even think. I want to believe my subconscious wants to say something behind all the scratching lines...
Or just accept that like the blood moon, hormones just want to have fun and they take over my art skills, the most accessible and consenting way to make me fall for this haha
I acknowledge this is still very me: the tenderness, the longing, even the soft monochrome colors, those are all there.
Anyway, I'll keep these just for me, only wanted to share as a reminder to myself that it's alright to have complicated feelings and, who knows, Windy of the future will have the replies to these doubts.
By the way! The title references the name of two runes, Inguz (Union) and Wunjo (Joy). During that first week of the year I was reading about them, I'm still not sure if making them part of my monthly rituals but I like sprinkling them meaningfully now and then in my art!
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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Quick sketch idea for @magicalmousey 's AU where TFP Predaking and Starscream are postapocalyptic intelligent dinosaurs that work together to survive... and find the "last hope of humanity" between the ruins.
PS I need to squeal more to ya, Mousey! But I thought why not make Preds a Carnotaur instead of a Rex? I think those dinos need more good rep plus PRETTY BIG HORNS AAA
But if you want me to change, no problem on that x) hope you enjoy my humble flash doodle sldhfkjsdfh
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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Roll a DICE to the RESCUE!
My (first) double-page contribution to @turbofox-zines 's TF Fanzine/Art Anthology: the RBA Zine, in all its glory!
Well, here is upscaled thrice so, I suggest everyone check the full monster of a piece by [Downloading it here] the whole booklet because there's so much precious art and writing (we even got a special guest story!) that deserves the support.
This illustration is extra special to me because it marks my first time working on a double page instead of my usual one-page piece. It's the first time I let my Graphic Designer knowledge take credit for the lettering, text, and graphic components to make this a full-functional board game (it works beautifully printed in an A3!).
The admins even let me contribute with the little character graphics to decorate the zine pages, something I was delighted about ♥
Now, as always I'll share my art process under the cut because a lot was going out during the journey to make this piece look as professional as you see it now. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did, thank you to all for the support ✨
I confess: I never EVER before illustrated a whole map in this art style x'D So I was glad this show already had shots from different perspectives of its setting. Still, not every place was visually consistent so this map is more of an approximation than a loyal representation of the canon.
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I think the hardest part is to make something that looks good both with an without the board game path.
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... I confess too that even if I'm obsessed to make things follow a certain logic, I struggled a ton with the perspective 💥
YEAH, IT MADE ME USE BLOCKS TO UNDERSTAND IT AAA
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It was worth the effort: look at how it works printed! And this is without an illustration-suited paper.
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OH! Before I go: this too marks my first time drawing the vehicle mode for TFs... THE TINNIEST VEHICLES EVER, you can download their respective files on the Merch Part of the Zine too!
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They are so bite-sized, luff them!!!
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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Here they arrrreeee!! My artworks for @turbofox-zines :D
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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I’m excited to show off my piece for the Rescue Bots zine, hosted by @turbofox-zines ! This was a in piece to work on and I’m so happy to have been able to work with such talented artists and writers!
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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my piece for @turbofox-zines ' rescue bots zine!! I'm still incredibly proud of this
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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ITS HERE!! Here’s my submission for the Rescue Bots | Rescue Bots Academy Zine at @turbofox-zines
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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Unveiling the full piece I did for @turbofox-zines!
It was an absolute pleasure to have been part of a zine with so many amazing/skilled individuals (please do make sure to support everyone else’s entries as well), and very much shall participate any future events hosted by the team!
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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My second piece for the Rescue Bots Zine hosted by @turbofox-zines!
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My first piece for the Rescue Bots Zine hosted by @turbofox-zines!
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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The Qualities of a Leader
Heatwave struggles with knowing when to be firm as the leader of the Rescue Bots. Optimus gives him a few pointers.
Enjoy my contribution to the Rescue Bots zine! @turbofox-zines
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“Heatwave, is something troubling you?” Optimus came to stand beside him, startling Heatwave slightly as the far larger mech came to a stop.
“No Sir.” Heatwave answered simply as he watched his team and their human wards play a few feet away. From what Heatwave could see, they were fighting over what movie they wanted to watch that evening. A ridiculous waste of time in his opinion.
“There is no need to lie. What is concerning you?” Optimus looked down at him, the elder mech’s optics glowing in what could have been concern. Heatwave did not dare assume anything about the Prime, but he answered nonetheless.
“I don’t understand how they do it.” He replied as he gestured toward where Blades and Cody were laughing, the younger of the duo throwing a pillow at the helicopter’s helm. Boulder laughed and Chase chastised them both as Kade and Dani chuckled. Graham was out doing some sort of work, and so there was no one to serve as the mediator between the human young present. It was absolute chaos.
“What do you mean?” The Prime questioned gently, very nearly causing Heatwave to do a double take with how soft Optimus’s voice was. He still half expected Optimus to scream orders like every other soldier or commander Heatwave had the displeasure of meeting. Kindness was surprising.
“How can they sit and play around with the organics under our supervision? We are Rescue Bots, not newspark sitters.” Heatwave answered honestly, agitation lacing his tone as his plating flared in response to the group before him growing more rowdy. Did they forget they were at war? They had duties to fulfill.
“Is their mingling truly a detriment?” Optimus asked with the tone of a patient mentor questioning their ward. 
“It wastes time. We could be doing other things, preparing to move out, or even training. But instead, they are… playing games and watching films.” Heatwave attempted to explain while doing his best to not be ruffled by the Prime’s choice of words. He was not a newspark, he did not need to be coddled.
“Heatwave, a soldier cannot always be on watch, nor can a Rescue Bot forever be at the ready. Rest is as essential as skill.” Optimus laid a servo on Heatwave’s shoulder, prompting the firetruck to pause in his brooding to look up in confusion. The Prime offered a kind smile before he continued.
“I have a feeling this is not entirely about the recreational activities of your companions.” The Prime met his gaze kindly, and Heatwave grumbled.
“I just don’t get it. Why do they even bother with these activities? The humans will never understand us, they will never be able to. It's always us who have to make the effort to understand them.” He gestured over to the humans again, his face set into a scowl even as his spark spun in longing. Why did he care about what they were doing? He was their leader. If they weren’t going to be serious, then he had to in their stead.
“We live in dark times, Heatwave. Our world is dead and war rages on all sides. This island is a small safe haven, a place of peace.” Optimus’s voice broke Heatwave from his brooding. He shuffled from pede to pede as the Prime gained a distant look in his optics, one Heatwave saw in Bumblebee too. 
“The Rescue Bots may not be on the front lines, but you all feel the pressure of what looms in the future. There is no shame in seeking comfort where it is offered.” Wisdom seemed to emanate from Optimus as he smiled comfortingly, although it did little to ease Heatwave’s discomfort. Despite the way his plating felt too tight for his frame, he sighed and conceded.
“I can’t just go playing games, Sir. I have to lead and keep them in line.” Heatwave admitted softly, trying hard not to let his spark ache as he watched Boulder laugh at Chase tripping over something or other. He hated to admit it, but he wanted to be with them too.
“Yes, you are their leader. However, you are also a fellow Autobot. A leader must know when to be firm and when to mingle with those under his command.” The words registered, but Heatwave paused in uncertainty. 
“What are you suggesting?” He questioned his superior officer somewhat hesitantly. Optimus again gained that faraway look before he patted Heatwave on the back in a friendly manner.
“Go and enjoy these moments while they are available. Come the dawn, you will need to bear the burden of leadership again, but for now, you can rest Heatwave. You are a fine leader, and there is no shame in allowing the mantle to fall for a while.” There was something so extremely tired in the way Optimus spoke. It left Heatwave reeling a bit as the Prime continued.
“View it as a team building exercise if you must, but allow yourself a moment to vent. Even the strongest leaders require rest and companionship.” There was wisdom in his words, wisdom that Heatwave had next to no time to process before the Prime wandered off, waving to him as he did so. Heatwave stood there dumbly for a while, his processor thrown into overdrive as he contemplated. 
Perhaps… Optimus was right.
“Team building exercise…” Heatwave mumbled as he took a deep vent and stepped closer to his rambunctious team and human wards. They were bickering over a film of some sort. Chase was holding up what looked to admittedly be an incredibly dull documentary, Boulder had a cartoon on DVD that he was advocating for, and Blades was quick to hold up another case with cheap looking monsters on the cover.
“Heatwave! We are going to watch a horror film! Could you sit with me please?” Blades asked timidly as Cody took the film and threw it into the DVD player before anyone else could get a word in. Chase grumbled, Dani pouted, and Kade laughed. Heatwave for his part sighed as Blades looked up at him pleadingly. 
“You are a real crybaby sometimes, you know that, Blades?” Dani, ever the jester, prodded playfully from where she had chosen to drape herself on a nearby platform, blankets and pillows galore. 
“Horror movies are scary!” The helicopter insisted as the film began to play the opening sequences. Blades jumped as a cheap looking zombie wandered on screen alongside the title of the film, prompting Kade to laugh. 
“The blood is all fake, and you can clearly see the editing software effects-” Chase attempted to point out the lack of any real scare factor in the film as Heatwave edged closer subconsciously. The desire to be involved along with the all encompassing urge to stop any fights before they could start had him drawing nearer to the mess of blankets and other soft cushioning strewn about before he knew it.
“Way to ruin the mood.” Cody pouted as he settled down on Chase’s lap. The police car for his part did not react beyond pulling up a blanket for the youngest of their human wards as the movie began to roll.
“Half the fun of horror movies is laughing at the bad effects.” Kade remarked as he too settled in around Boulder’s pedes. The usually brash fireman seemed completely at ease as he snacked on some popcorn.
“Blades has a point, though. The jump scares can be a bit much.” Boulder added before Cody shushed him.
“Enough. I will sit with you Blades.” Heatwave, realizing he was practically wrapped up in the blankets, sat down beside his skittish teammate. There was no point trying to wander off with dignity now. Besides, what could be the harm in staying? Patrols were done and work for the next cycle was already completed. By staying, he could keep an optic on his team and settle his spark’s anxious spin. 
“Really?! I didn’t think-” Blades looked up at him with starry optics, to which Heatwave rolled his own in a fond manner.
“Yeah, yeah now be quiet so we can watch this film.” Heatwave grumbled without any true agitation lacing his tone. To the humans he must have sounded as gruff as always, but to his fellows it was quite clear that his glyphs had no true bite.
He was content, and so was his team.
“Thank you, Heatwave.” Blades whispered as the movie began and horribly cheap special effects assaulted their vision. It was such a ridiculous activity, but Heatwave found himself enjoying it all the same. On a planet not their own and in a structure not made by their kind, they were watching a stupid movie and all was right with the world. 
Maybe Optimus was right. A little downtime couldn’t hurt. Team building exercises were essential, after all. 
“You’re welcome.” Heatwave murmured as he felt himself calm for the first time in weeks. He was safe, and he was home, at least for now.
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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AYO I CAN FINALLY POST THE PIECE I DID FOR THE RESCUE BOTS ZINE HOSTED BY @turbofox-zines
I don’t know what possessed me to do a fully traditional piece for this despite not doing a large traditional art project since 2020 💀💀 BUT HEY. I think it turned out cool!
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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My contribution to Rescue Bots zine! @turbofox-zines :D
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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FINALLY, I CAN SHOW IT. My piece for @turbofox-zines Rescue Bots zine!!! If anyone has the chance, check it out
Anyway, enjoy these troublemakers 💚
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windydrawallday · 4 days
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The piece i did for @turbofox-zines 's Rescue Bots Zine
It was really great working on my boys again ;w;
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I can officially share my pieces for the @turbofox-zines Rescue Bots Fanzine! I had a lot of fun with both pieces 💙
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