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messing around in paint

Hey so artist to artist, share a secret, how do you achieve that effect? I'm obsessed with how raw it looks love to coloura love the impression and softness just *chefs kiss*

https://www.tumblr.com/corn-cardigan/760825147001339904/random-stuff-from-july-legarde-thing-i-probably?source=share

<- last art from this post

Thank you so much (´༎ຶོρ༎ຶོ`) !

The way I paint is honestly a hodgepodge of methods. I’m in no way a professional painter or visual development artist - I work like this because it’s a nice change of pace from my usual stuff. But here’s a look into my process!

I work in glazes, then I build up to full opacity when I render. This way, whatever subject I’m painting melds with the background color. I prefer my pieces having low contrast and details. I save the most contrast and details for focal points and areas in direct light.

I’m also mindful of what direction my brush strokes are in as a way to sorta replicate traditional painting. It tends to do some heavy lifting in terms of indicating form. ((I love low effort things with big payoffs yippee!!))

It’s really noticeable in my last painting but I add these borders when the subject’s colors contrast too much with the background. By adding that transition border, it makes the subject feel less like a sticker and more incorporated into the background.

When painting portraits, my focal point will usually be the face and eyes. So I prioritize all the rendering and information into that area. Everything else outside that zone is kinda a mess of colors, shapes, and brushstrokes - but it’s ok because it’s not the priority. (Also the above pics are WIPS so if I finished them, it would be a bit more refined…)

Somethings I did in 2022 that kinda exemplifies my points. Although if I did these again, maybe I’d bump down the contrast and make it more focused??

Again, painting is not my main thing!! I just do it for fun and it’s meditative and when you're a storyboard artist, you miss colors…

I always strongly recommend studying contemporary and classical painters who have a stronger, articulated grasp on this matter. I’m just noodling around most of the times.

Lengthy post but hope this helps!!! 💕

dec 2024 + dec 2023

redraw from last year - tbh feels like a lateral move lol

What a strange year where it feels like nothing happened - but then I remember I graduated and have a degree and traveled a bunch and made a tiny bit of progress towards my career goals.

tbf tho the last few months haven't been the best. Adjusting to life outside of school plus application rejections and being physically far away from friends and just other stuff doesn't feel good lmao. Regardless, I'll try to keep chugging along. Even if every day I feel like throwing up. I'll try at least.

I'm grateful that yall like my stuff and are so kind <3

2 questions for you

how do you think Enki and Nosramus treat the girl?

opinion on D'arce x Enki?

the girl and her strange wizard parents.... I think Nosramus would have an endearing curiosity towards the girl whereas Enki acts like he couldn't care less. But they would teach her how to do freaky magic stuff. And also maybe teach her how to read and write.

OKAY - I'm probably like one of three ppl who actually likes D'arcenki HAHA. I think it's funny. I think it's cute. No one ever talks about how D'arce and Enki are both ethically terrible, god-fearing losers just on opposite sides of the morality graph. They have that in common.

GHDHK my son

The way this piece had a chokehold on me. but it's DONE and it'll be a print :))

close up under cut:

in honor of hoyo-mix + fontaine ost being my top artist and album on spotify wrap.

this is the third year hoyo-mix has been my top artist.

i've never played genshin impact.

move over cahara it’s my turn >:(

madoka print for some upcoming cons ill be tabling at :)

Your F&H art is so pretty 🥺

thank you!! I'm glad you like it :) 🫶