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The character and art were made by 
A step-by-step animation : https://www.furaffinity.net/view/55078371/
Originally, the artwork was planned as an experiment. I wanted to change my rendering process by skipping a step that usually takes me 2-3 days. At that point, I typically used bold brush strokes over the lights, shadows, and colors, slightly adding shades of color. Each stroke was quite small, and filling the entire piece this way took a lot of time and effort. Why did I do it this way? I don't know; it just happened to be my first attempt, and I didn't know any alternatives.
Most of the work, on the other hand, was done using layers in Photoshop. Many details were still done somewhat carelessly, but I simply didn't want to deal with them. Honestly, I really liked the final version.A step-by-step animation : https://www.furaffinity.net/view/55078371/
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The rendering almost makes it look like it's AI made because the damn thing just LOVES rim lighting and to make things look... soft so to speak, but also to put the terminator lines everywhere
Really like the droplets at the whisper's ends and how they're being weighted by them, really neat little detail
Really like the droplets at the whisper's ends and how they're being weighted by them, really neat little detail
Thank you; these droplets are perhaps the detail that I decided to add but ended up not completing (some of them are basically just dots without highlights, etc.).
Regarding the lighting - someone suggested trying this type of lighting, and honestly, I'm pleased with how it looks. I think AI likes to incorporate it not without reason. It might be a cliché, but it does look nice on a dark background. :3
Regarding the lighting - someone suggested trying this type of lighting, and honestly, I'm pleased with how it looks. I think AI likes to incorporate it not without reason. It might be a cliché, but it does look nice on a dark background. :3
I'm not quite sure how but I made it back here after almost a year, lol.
I decided to let you know, because frankly I think it's funny, that HIVE AI Detector marks this art as 100% ai generated using midjourney. You know what that means? Most people try to use AI and pass it as their own work, meanwhile you got a style that perfectly mimics AI. I don't know why but I find it hilarious.
I decided to let you know, because frankly I think it's funny, that HIVE AI Detector marks this art as 100% ai generated using midjourney. You know what that means? Most people try to use AI and pass it as their own work, meanwhile you got a style that perfectly mimics AI. I don't know why but I find it hilarious.
Yes, it’s really funny XD. I have a theory that such conclusions are often made because of Photoshop filters (like oil paint) and also because 80% of my work involves using the mixer brush. Basically, I blend the colors already on the canvas, which creates that smooth and blurred effect. This year, I’m still struggling to move away from that and make my art less "soft." But honestly, I have to admit it often makes me want to just give up trying because constantly worrying about what others might say isn’t very pleasant ._. But overall -yes, it really is funny.
We made a full circle with AI xD
I mean I get it, I'm an artist as well, but honestly I like this soft style. It's not exactly my cup of tea, my aesthetic is just different, but you've got something there I honestly envy and I wish I could mimic to some extend, especially after learning you're working on a single layer. You've got more confidence than you're letting on.. I'm often using layers as a sort of a checkpoint, just in case if I change my mind and want to go back, and I sometimes end up with well over 100 layers, I'm using it as a crutch and I do realize it's holding me back, but I tend to overthink things and that's the result. I have a lot of art that I never finished or posted, and probably won't, it feels like I'm struggling with the most basic of things, so I get you.
I mean I get it, I'm an artist as well, but honestly I like this soft style. It's not exactly my cup of tea, my aesthetic is just different, but you've got something there I honestly envy and I wish I could mimic to some extend, especially after learning you're working on a single layer. You've got more confidence than you're letting on.. I'm often using layers as a sort of a checkpoint, just in case if I change my mind and want to go back, and I sometimes end up with well over 100 layers, I'm using it as a crutch and I do realize it's holding me back, but I tend to overthink things and that's the result. I have a lot of art that I never finished or posted, and probably won't, it feels like I'm struggling with the most basic of things, so I get you.
Somehow, I read this comment and completely forgot to reply to it ._.
Honestly, I’ve spent a long time training myself not to work on a single layer. Back in the day, if I needed to make edits, I’d end up cutting parts out of the background or lighting and then carefully painting over the gaps to hide any issues. Now, I’m so used to working with layers that I separate them into two folders: background and character. Even though it’s just two folders, the number of layers often exceeds 100, 200, or even 300, making the PSD file size massive. In theory, I could delete them afterward, but for some reason, I bought an external hard drive just to store them all.
I completely understand what you mean when comparing layers to save points. I create a new layer every time I start something new because I’m terrified I’ll mess things up and won’t be able to go back. When I first started, using layers felt like some kind of weakness, but now I can’t imagine working without them XD.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about simplifying my process-maybe trying line art and a more straightforward rendering style. I want to avoid overcomplicating things with excessive details. I feel like I spend too much time making unnecessary adjustments, constantly telling myself, “It could look better, this isn’t good enough,” and so on. Then I keep tweaking and reworking, only to end up dissatisfied anyway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
Honestly, I’ve spent a long time training myself not to work on a single layer. Back in the day, if I needed to make edits, I’d end up cutting parts out of the background or lighting and then carefully painting over the gaps to hide any issues. Now, I’m so used to working with layers that I separate them into two folders: background and character. Even though it’s just two folders, the number of layers often exceeds 100, 200, or even 300, making the PSD file size massive. In theory, I could delete them afterward, but for some reason, I bought an external hard drive just to store them all.
I completely understand what you mean when comparing layers to save points. I create a new layer every time I start something new because I’m terrified I’ll mess things up and won’t be able to go back. When I first started, using layers felt like some kind of weakness, but now I can’t imagine working without them XD.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about simplifying my process-maybe trying line art and a more straightforward rendering style. I want to avoid overcomplicating things with excessive details. I feel like I spend too much time making unnecessary adjustments, constantly telling myself, “It could look better, this isn’t good enough,” and so on. Then I keep tweaking and reworking, only to end up dissatisfied anyway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
No problem, happens.
Well, honestly I don't know what to do, I can't figure out my own process, I seem to dislike anything I do, I just can't find my way... I actually resort to drinking so I can draw, it's the only thing that makes me go "good enough" and move on, otherwise I am stuck spending waaaay too much time on... everything! I find myself going back and forth on the tiniest, dumbest things, I don't like how that finger is positioned, actually I liked the before better, that line is wrong, do I even need lines? What if I just paint, but then if I do how am I gonna fix if I mess up? And so on, so on.. I don't think I've drawn two pictures using the same technique, I always dislike the process.
Well, honestly I don't know what to do, I can't figure out my own process, I seem to dislike anything I do, I just can't find my way... I actually resort to drinking so I can draw, it's the only thing that makes me go "good enough" and move on, otherwise I am stuck spending waaaay too much time on... everything! I find myself going back and forth on the tiniest, dumbest things, I don't like how that finger is positioned, actually I liked the before better, that line is wrong, do I even need lines? What if I just paint, but then if I do how am I gonna fix if I mess up? And so on, so on.. I don't think I've drawn two pictures using the same technique, I always dislike the process.
Fun fact: when I first started learning to draw, I wasn’t sober for a couple of months XD. Back then, I struggled with thoughts like, “I can’t come up with ideas when I’m sober,” or, “Everything feels easier when I’m not, but sober, I hate what I create and don’t know how to fix it.”
About eight months ago, I decided to quit all that and had to basically relearn how to find motivation. I can’t say I’ve fully figured it out yet, but there’s no other option, so I keep pushing.
I used to enjoy experimenting a lot, but since I started taking commissions, I’ve had less freedom to try new things. It’s not that I’m upset about it, but balancing work deadlines and everything else feels overwhelming at times.
And of course, there’s always that lingering loneliness and disappointment that makes me want to just give up.
But hey, drawing is still fun, right? XD
About eight months ago, I decided to quit all that and had to basically relearn how to find motivation. I can’t say I’ve fully figured it out yet, but there’s no other option, so I keep pushing.
I used to enjoy experimenting a lot, but since I started taking commissions, I’ve had less freedom to try new things. It’s not that I’m upset about it, but balancing work deadlines and everything else feels overwhelming at times.
And of course, there’s always that lingering loneliness and disappointment that makes me want to just give up.
But hey, drawing is still fun, right? XD
I'd probably give up drawing completely if not for my best friend who doesn't just do his best to motivate me, but also constantly commissions me, and actively helps me keep afloat. If I ever find success, it will be solely thanks to him.
He's also an incredibly talented musician who happens to struggle with motivation as well.. you can find him here:
LorenzIRL but he posted a lot of his music also on an alt: 
TaijuTiger his "The Challenge" from 2022 lives rent free in my head ever since I've heard it. He also has quite a few songs he didn't post, but I hope one day he will finish and post them.
I think he has it worse tho, because what contributes largely to his lack of motivation and over all that lingering loneliness and disappointment you've mentioned, is the fact that music in the fandom doesn't get nearly as much recognition as art. Art to musicians is basically what NSFW is to SFW artists, ugh..
And thank you for the watch, but I plan on drawing 50/50 SFW and NSFW, so reconsider if that's not your cup of tea.
He's also an incredibly talented musician who happens to struggle with motivation as well.. you can find him here:
LorenzIRL but he posted a lot of his music also on an alt: 
TaijuTiger his "The Challenge" from 2022 lives rent free in my head ever since I've heard it. He also has quite a few songs he didn't post, but I hope one day he will finish and post them.I think he has it worse tho, because what contributes largely to his lack of motivation and over all that lingering loneliness and disappointment you've mentioned, is the fact that music in the fandom doesn't get nearly as much recognition as art. Art to musicians is basically what NSFW is to SFW artists, ugh..
And thank you for the watch, but I plan on drawing 50/50 SFW and NSFW, so reconsider if that's not your cup of tea.
About the music part – I completely agree with you!
It’s amazing to have friends like that ^^
As for NSFW content – it’s not a problem at all. I also have some NSFW works, I just don’t post them XD So, I wouldn’t consider myself someone who’s against NSFW content or anything like that.
It’s amazing to have friends like that ^^
As for NSFW content – it’s not a problem at all. I also have some NSFW works, I just don’t post them XD So, I wouldn’t consider myself someone who’s against NSFW content or anything like that.
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