"Waste" was probably the most fun with art I had in a while. I had been having a tough day. I was overthinking certain things I said, believing, like Jemma Ford in the drawing, that I was a "waste". At the same time though, I had hope for my future and I infused it into my art. While I originally planned to simply have Jemma falling from the sky into a pile of her failures, I realized that she deserved hope and maybe I did, too. I added that her failures pooled into a bright sunset, my favorite time of day. Feel free to interpret my work as you wish, but to me, Jemma's failures are what makes her her. They are what makes her strong enough to take on the next day and deserve that sunset. Even with her struggles, she still is strong. Thanks for reading! How do you interpret "Waste"?
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One of my favorite books are the Frazzled series by Booki Vivat. I love how the author mixes words and drawings together, each caught in a symbiotic relationship. Her art has really inspired me and my art. I have now started drawing images with simple words surrounded by a picture symbolizing the words. If you follow me on Instagram, then you know about "Waste". In the drawing, I have girl falling from the sky into the word "waste". The word itself has streams of liquids extending from each letter to a pool that reflects the sky. With "Waste", I attempted to illustrate how when someone feels like a waste, sometimes there is hope. It's just buried under the whole mess. I've had a lot of fun drawing lately and I hope you enjoy my new style. While you're at it, check out Booki Vivat! See you in August!
I finally learned how to outline a person before I draw them and, wow, has my realistic-ness in art increased. I think once I put my mind to actually paying attention to what Hunter was teaching me, I was able to focus and be interested in doing better. My drawings still aren't the best, but they've increased much since my old ways. I've also tested out a new way of drawing characters in my comics. So far, responses have been positive and I may continue drawing comic characters that way. I'll share with you the comics soon. I'm really happy with how things are going with art this year. I've become more determined to draw well at the same time as having fun. I've been able to relax and realize my creations don't have to be perfect the first time through. I've had fun with digital art and am hoping to improve my work with that medium, too. I'm excited for what 2018 has in store for me art-wise. See you in March!
If you've looked at any of my art on DeviantArt, pixiv, Wattpad, or any other site I've posted my work, you've probably realized my work doesn't look that realistic. My sister Hunter has been trying to get me to change for a while. I tried to learn how to draw a face using circles and lines, but I didn't have the patience for it. The truth is, I love the way I draw and I'm proud of it. While this might not get me a large amount of followers, this is the way I draw and at the moment, I have no intention of changing it. Since I've started drawing, my style has shifted and has become slightly more realistic, but I still always start with the hair and then continue down when drawing a person. I've become more inclined to correct my work and erase it when I think it's not going the way I want it to, but I still feel the same peaceful mood I have when I draw. I've been working on a few pieces since the last time I talked to you and I can't wait for you to see them! Thanks for reading! See you in December.
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AuthorI'm Darcy Ridge, creating stories that all revolve around family and identity in a myriad of ways. In the past, I have shared multiple stories and published a novella online. You can find me on Wattpad and many other social media websites. They/them [Image Description: black background with the words "Social Justice and Mental Health Resources" in white in the center /end ID]
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