I feel as if I should post this here, as I actually tend to questions/asks that relate to this, and I wanted to give my two cents on it. (I made a few tweets on Twitter, so half may be copy-and-paste, but it definitely applies).

Folks… don’t give up on your art endeavors, even if you feel as if you’re not improving at a pace you’d like to over a certain period of time.

Be it how you draw (in terms of ‘style’ method), what you want to draw (in terms of subject matter), what you want to work with (pencils, pens, tablets, etc.); it all comes with practice and -time-. Even if it make take time for you to obtain these tools or begin to subconsciously aquire the knowledge and skill, it requires patience. Heck, it can actually be good to feel stumped when trying to draw certain things. I treat that as a sign that I need to improve on something.

Someone’s particular 'style of art’ actually comes from the improvements you make. Please know that an 'art style’ isn’t something you can instantly think of and create right off the bat. It comes with the practice. I’ve actually had folks ask me me how I came up with the style I happen to have now, and I couldn’t give a clear answer because… I didn’t. 

Yes, I do get inspired by numerous folks, be it individuals or art companies/networks in general. 

Yes, I have even tried to invest some tips numerous artists may choose to offer into my pieces. 

Yes, without a doubt, I’ve even tried to draw in particular styles of others before to maybe get a sense of how they do their things.

But in terms of coming to my own style, I didn’t necessarily think of it and suddenly started drawing like it. I didn’t wake up one day and suddenly 'envision’ a style that I wanted to make. Through years of inspiration and effort, it came to me. It hasn’t been that many years for me (yet), but still, at least several at this point. 

As far as 'secrets’ go with drawing “well” or with a unique style, it all takes dedication, patience, & (pretty much) constant practice. And as you go through a journey with improving upon your art and indirectly finding your own style, you’ll find/discover new ways of drawing certain subjects, what tools work best for you, which way of drawing fits you better, and so on.

It will be a challenge. It can be frustrating at times, especially if it seems like with all this effort no one even acknowledges it. But trust me, it takes effort and determination. Where you locate yourself in finding inspiration and posting your art, also, varies for everyone.

But don’t give up. Regardless of who you are, how long it may take you to improve or feel satisfied with your work or anything, you have the potential. Everyone does.

You just have to try and keep up your determination and dedication to it. It can be hard (be it because of you possibly doubting yourself or any other source). You’ll never know where you end up if you just stop. :)

*puts a pencil and paper in your hand* Don’t give up! I know you can go far!

(Fairly long post up ahead!)

This may not be the best place to ask this at (given the comment/reply system on Tumblr), but I’m honestly curious to ask, numerous folks actually may have one; What is a Cintiq that you would recommend for someone to get?

(And I’m not necessarily looking into account of price compared to others! All are pretty costly, of course, and fairly worth it in my opinion, but I’m mainly looking for thoughts on performance, functionality, and possibly convenience.)

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I went through my inbox a bit today and saw I still had questions relating to art of it, but I’m still on an (as I shall call it) indefinite haitus from making any sort of FNAF art, even including any pairings. And please remember, folks, I don’t guarantee/promise I can draw every suggestion folks ask of me. :)

Hehe, speaking of which, I’m actually finding myself liking Freddy and Bonnie more whenever they’re paired up in any sort of situation. I think I can see why folks were really starting to like ‘em, much less asking me to draw it often a few months ago.

I feel I should clear the air a bit and apologies for pretty much stopping my silly and accidentally created.. “storyline/AU”(?) of Freddy crushing hard on Bonnie while Bon’ is just oblivious as ever. Honestly, it was mainly to satisfy folks that were requesting it often (as well as others that apparently liked seeing that sort of thing), but I was actually trying to settle this whole thing with Freddy spilling the beans around Christmas last year.

Given all that continued to happen with my FNAF stuff, though, I no longer had any 'determination’ or 'desire’ to finish it. But, I do still have the files on my Cintiq, and, while these past few weeks without really doing art of these animatronics have been refreshing, I have been considering finishing it soon just for the heck of it. No guarantee, but it is tempting. And I am still thinking of how I’d want Bonnie to reply, but all in all, it’ll be positive. :)

.. Ha, woops, pointless ramble! I guess I’m just trying to get myself in the mood to draw these robotic fluffs again on occassion, much less post! Ah, we shall see!

Hope everyone’ll have an amazing weekend! <3

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orlandofox:

Ah… just a fair warning, folks, this account on Instagram is not me.

Though, I’m honestly not sure how to feel about this? Just… given they’re using my character/character name, this honestly makes me uncomfortable, especially if someone gets the impression that this is me.

I think I would better appreciate if this weren’t a thing, but.. ugh, I’m really about done with all of this. <:x></:x>

*tries to keep brash/rude statements to a minimum* Guys…really? Thats just flat out rude. Stop trying to be someone you’re not just to get attention. It makes you look stupid. Just stop. All -the real- Orlando wants to do is draw art cause thats what she likes to. This just shows that whoever creates these copy accounts is prone to getting arrested for identity theft in their future. Just…UGH! Stop pestering these artists. Please!

Again, forgive me Orla for always being so bold when stuff like this happens. I just get uber defensive when folks do disrespectful crap to my friends. ^^;

Oh no apologies necessary, Clawy! If anything, it does make me pretty frustrated when this sort of thing happens to friends, much less anyone.

Honestly, if this account just came off as something that was reposting my art to share it, and even properly credited where each piece came from (as there are a few in there that I didn’t even draw/finish off. That including the avatar, which was made by the wonderful artist Tairu Panda, and made as a commission.)

But just right off the bat, the description of the profile includes ‘It’s me’, and that does not bode well with me. And if anyone got the impression that this was me, I really don’t want them to be fooled in case this person says something that I would not say. <:X

Really, guys, this is not a thing that you do to anyone. Not only is it disrespectful, but just plain uncomfortable that you try to pass yourself off as someone else.

Again, thank you Clawy. <3

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Heh, I had a feeling that’s what that does. <:)

Only reason I actually even found out about this account was that they had followed me. The fact they were using my alias and a picture of my character already told me something wasn’t right, and… yeah. 

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No apologies necessary, Seg’! You’re not to blame! And this unfortunately happens to many artists- heck, many folks in general. All we can do is try to resolve them. :)

And gosh, you don’t have to do that! I wouldn’t want folks to feel like they 'have’ to do things for me when things like this happen. <:) 

By all means, not saying you can’t! Feel more than free to, if you’d like! But it’s not an obligation to me. I do appreciate the thought in any case, thank yo so much. <3