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more potential backstory for my tav, feel free to leave feedback
I've always wanted to delve more into mental illness with my writing, but I've always worried about coming off as "scary and unhinged," or by giving characters who I consider otherwise "morally good" traits like insecurity/clinginess and jealousy
I sort of see her and astarion's relationship as two people who saw each other as perfect when they first met (her in an adoring "you're so good at everything I wish I could be good at" way and him in a "ugh, you're an obnoxious little goody two-shoes" way) and then growing closer as they realized more and more that they're both just imperfect people and actually have a lot in common despite being very morally different
kind of a "we're not so different, you and I" thing, but in an affectionate, sincere way
working more on the backstory of my character, bernadine (half elf druid), depictions of bullying mentioned so TW
she's projecting visions of her past into astarion's head (with his consent) to help explain to him why she relates to him and wants to help him so badly
they've been in very, very different situations re: abuse but the emotional reaction is very similar in both of them
kind of inspired by the astarion art on the official vinyl release of the OST, because that particular art had a very visceral "I've been there, I can feel that in my bones" reaction to me
(TW: self harm)
more writing, this part actually takes place before the previous part I posted
bernadine's issue is she tries to go overboard with people-pleasing to make up for the fact that she's never had friends before, and whenever she gets those "[party member] disapproved" messages she beats herself up over it, like, "oh no, they're going to leave, shit, I need to fix this"
she kinda leans on her circle of the moon druid forms as a way to pretend she's someone else instead of herself (she's aware it's unhealthy and needs to work on it)
watching some of the "romanced astarion comforts durge" scenes and using it as inspo for this because there isn't "romanced astarion comforts tav" scenes (hence me writing this fic), I don't want him to be either too snarky, or an OoC level of sappy, either
also because I'm weird and don't like making fics too sad, there's going to be a joke about "ooo there's only one dry bedroll, oh no" (astarion did this on purpose to try and get her to cuddle, it'll turn out that
1. he didn't need to go to these lengths, he could have just asked bernadine to cuddle and she'd say yes
2. there isn't actually enough room in the bedroll for both of them and it's going to be uncomfortable)
more of the tavstarion fic out of order, this time from astarion’s perspective (let me know if you think this is in character or not):
this is act 2-ish, kind of addressing a bit of a “why would such an untrusting person fall for someone who literally never talks about their past”-type hole that I admit exists as a tavstarion shipper (I assume they must have at some point, thus me writing fic)
(he’s kind of hyping himself up to be more manipulative and/or sexual than he actually is)
he’s never in his life been asked to be someone who’s supportive and lends an ear, but him and my tav are kind of slowly realizing that someone out there does care about them, and they don’t want to lose that
they’re very different people in many ways– she’s an introvert who’s very gentle unless you piss her off, and doesn’t see herself as physically attractive, but I think someone who’s willing to take it slow and just hold hands and talk might be exactly what he needs right now
more potential backstory for my tav, feel free to leave feedback
I've always wanted to delve more into mental illness with my writing, but I've always worried about coming off as "scary and unhinged," or by giving characters who I consider otherwise "morally good" traits like insecurity/clinginess and jealousy
I sort of see her and astarion's relationship as two people who saw each other as perfect when they first met (her in an adoring "you're so good at everything I wish I could be good at" way and him in a "ugh, you're an obnoxious little goody two-shoes" way) and then growing closer as they realized more and more that they're both just imperfect people and actually have a lot in common despite being very morally different
kind of a "we're not so different, you and I" thing, but in an affectionate, sincere way
working more on the backstory of my character, bernadine (half elf druid), depictions of bullying mentioned so TW
she's projecting visions of her past into astarion's head (with his consent) to help explain to him why she relates to him and wants to help him so badly
they've been in very, very different situations re: abuse but the emotional reaction is very similar in both of them
kind of inspired by the astarion art on the official vinyl release of the OST, because that particular art had a very visceral "I've been there, I can feel that in my bones" reaction to me
(TW: self harm)
more writing, this part actually takes place before the previous part I posted
bernadine’s issue is she tries to go overboard with people-pleasing to make up for the fact that she’s never had friends before, and whenever she gets those “[party member] disapproved” messages she beats herself up over it, like, “oh no, they’re going to leave, shit, I need to fix this”
she kinda leans on her circle of the moon druid forms as a way to pretend she’s someone else instead of herself (she’s aware it’s unhealthy and needs to work on it)
watching some of the “romanced astarion comforts durge” scenes and using it as inspo for this because there isn’t “romanced astarion comforts tav” scenes (hence me writing this fic), I don’t want him to be either too snarky, or an OoC level of sappy, either
also because I’m weird and don’t like making fics too sad, there’s going to be a joke about “ooo there’s only one dry bedroll, oh no” (astarion did this on purpose to try and get her to cuddle, it’ll turn out that
1. he didn’t need to go to these lengths, he could have just asked bernadine to cuddle and she’d say yes
2. there isn’t actually enough room in the bedroll for both of them and it’s going to be uncomfortable)
The Soul Cages - Sting
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars - David Bowie
The Velvet Underground and Nico - The Velvet Underground
The Queen is Dead - The Smiths
Low Spark of Hig-Heeled Boys - Traffic
Fragile - Yes; (Just based on what you have here)
Sting for sure, I’ve listened to his best-of. Disassociating to “Fields of Gold” has gotten me through many a retail shift.
That Bowie album I’ve already listened to, I had that album in heavy rotation during college.
I don’t think I’ve listened to Velvet Underground or Traffic yet.
I have complicated feelings about Morrissey as a person despite really liking The Smiths and some of Morrissey’s older solo stuff. I should sit down and listen to a non-best of of theirs, though.
I do have to listen to YES aside from “haha funny song from JoJo”.
A couple personal faves are
Glass Houses (Billy Joel)
Business as Usual (Men at Work)
Spanish Train And Other Stories (Chris DeBurgh)!!
They fit into this category, and all have really good songs!
Can you believe I live in a Big Billy Joel Household (my parents danced to “Just The Way You Are” at their wedding) and I don’t believe I’ve listened to a full non-best of Billy Joel album?
I need to listen to more Men at Work, I really like “Overkill”.
Chris DeBurgh I’d need to look up, but I trust your judgement.
Jethro Tull!
Another “I need to look into them beyond their best of” band, my dad loves them. Between Jethro Tull and Genesis, rock music needs more flute.
I am an adult, but I do not draw NSFW. My interests in this area are very limited to a handful of specific characters, ships, and fetishes that I only talk to very close friends about– I have no interest in NSFW outside of this, and it often actively repulses me unless it’s in that narrow pool of what I am okay with. It is just often easier and less complicated to just decline all requests for NSFW outside of this very small group of people who I have granted very specific permission to.
Despite this, I have gotten multiple very lengthy, detailed sketch requests for self-insert NSFW ship art that would also require me to use the recipient’s personal photos as a reference. No means no, especially when it involves sending a total stranger your nudes (which I have zero interest in seeing).
(I’m not going to implicate which fandom, but these requests were all from the same fandom, which kind of soured me on ever checking out the source material. Repeatedly trying to get someone to draw something they’re uncomfortable with is the worst way to try and get someone into your fandom.)
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The only exception to this is if the art is violent, mildly risqué, or too much of a niche in-joke to explain to someone who “isn’t in on it”. If you are proud of a piece you have drawn for me, feel free to upload it (or show someone else my art I did for you, again, provided there’s credit of my art and/or my OC’s.)
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As well as some of the Artfight art I did this year:
I mandate myself to hit one of @highwayking’s OC’s every year, and this year it was time for their adorable ragdoll kitty fursona, exuding perfect summer vibes.
Wanted this one to look like an action movie poster.
Me, realizing several of my friends’ OC’s all have matching color palettes: let’s fucking gooooo
more potential backstory for my tav, feel free to leave feedback
I've always wanted to delve more into mental illness with my writing, but I've always worried about coming off as "scary and unhinged," or by giving characters who I consider otherwise "morally good" traits like insecurity/clinginess and jealousy
I sort of see her and astarion's relationship as two people who saw each other as perfect when they first met (her in an adoring "you're so good at everything I wish I could be good at" way and him in a "ugh, you're an obnoxious little goody two-shoes" way) and then growing closer as they realized more and more that they're both just imperfect people and actually have a lot in common despite being very morally different
kind of a "we're not so different, you and I" thing, but in an affectionate, sincere way
working more on the backstory of my character, bernadine (half elf druid), depictions of bullying mentioned so TW
she’s projecting visions of her past into astarion’s head (with his consent) to help explain to him why she relates to him and wants to help him so badly
they’ve been in very, very different situations re: abuse but the emotional reaction is very similar in both of them
kind of inspired by the astarion art on the official vinyl release of the OST, because that particular art had a very visceral “I’ve been there, I can feel that in my bones” reaction to me
more potential backstory for my tav, feel free to leave feedback
I’ve always wanted to delve more into mental illness with my writing, but I’ve always worried about coming off as “scary and unhinged,” or by giving characters who I consider otherwise “morally good” traits like insecurity/clinginess and jealousy
I sort of see her and astarion’s relationship as two people who saw each other as perfect when they first met (her in an adoring “you’re so good at everything I wish I could be good at” way and him in a “ugh, you’re an obnoxious little goody two-shoes” way) and then growing closer as they realized more and more that they’re both just imperfect people and actually have a lot in common despite being very morally different
kind of a “we’re not so different, you and I” thing, but in an affectionate, sincere way
my half of an art trade between me and @dogblessyoutascha of our tavs (please look at their half, it is really really good and makes me emotional). bg went through a couple different iterations because I didn’t get the perspective right. backgrounds are the bane of my existence, but I know I need to get at least halfway decent at them if I want to do professional illustration work.
I’m still learning how to properly color in scars and so on & obviously there’s no real life ref for what color a drow’s scars would be so I hope I got it right.
poor ephane is probably mixing the exact chemicals that caused the explosion that caused bernadine’s hair to go white and gave her the scars on her hands, she’s about to have a BSOD moment.
ref of my tav and some of her favorite wild shape forms (and a plush of her scringly dingly boo boo bear boyfriend), she’s probably going to be holding the necromancy of thay or s/t (wotc pls make chibi astarion plushies irl I am begging you)
still working on the pride month comic even tho pride month’s come and gone at this point. again, stuck on the bg, I’ve never actually gotten a chance to go to pride irl so I wanted some appropriate booths with swag on sale or something and might need some suggestions.
I can’t believe this is the first time I’ve drawn all the characters aside from astarion and gale, considering the entire cast is so fuckin’ hot.
at some point I have to post the rough sketch I did when I was planning this all out because I didn’t have the script fully figured out so it was like
bernadine: I’m bi
astarion: proud of you
astarion: I know
bernadine: haha holy shit boobs
lighting practice inspired by that “get the fuck up, it’s morning” cameo request neil newbon did or whatever because it always makes me laugh
also yes that is a reference to the “toad making out with yoshi” meme or whatever it was
