I can draw again!!!

(But it's been 5+ years since I used a graphic tablet sooo..... time to practice I guess 😮‍💨)

my huion kamvas has decided it's finally time to start kicking the bucket after months of being nothing more than a glorified monitor 🙃

I went and bought a refurbished graphic tablet just so I can finally draw while I decide if I wanna invest in another pen display or stick with the old fashioned

it's been forever since I picked up a pen to draw and unfortunately today won't be that day either 'cause I've got closet parts to drill into my wall, shelves to put up, and laundry to wash among a myriad of other small chores that got put off during work days 😔

Smoothie Chronicles:

Bean (garbanzo) and blueberry smoothie attempt #1 - Mediocre
Tastes too much like garbanzo beans (kinda nutty - not bad, but not a fan either) and needed too much juice. May try adding cranberries next time

Very filling tho! 10/10 good for quick on-the-go breakfast before work

With Alt Text

Graphic Novels by BIPOC creators Graphic novels and comics made by BIPOC creators! 

For ✨ no particular reason ✨ nothing to do w comics discourse ✨

Here are some booklists I compiled of really great comics, made by creators of color:

BIPOC 🌟 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...

AAPI & SWANA 💫 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...

This is entirely about me trying to make art and have fun again, but also applies to my approach to life in general lol

Anything I can do to make sure I'm a little less ✨️Depressed✨️ is probably good

I don't know what I'm doing 200% of the time, but boy will I enjoy the hell out of it

Hmmmm Stark's backstory hit me juuuust right in ep 12 so I'm gonna stop there for tonight.

Loving the show so far though, and if it keeps going like this it's probs gonna go in my list of rewatchable favs tbh

Finally started Frieren between loads of laundry and can already tell this is gonna hit me hard 😭

An infographic titled “How To Write Alt Text” featuring a photo of a capybara. Parts of alt text are divided by color, including identify who, expression, description, colour, and interesting features. The finished description reads “A capybara looking relaxed in a hot spa. Yellow yuzu fruits are floating in the water, and one is balanced on the top of the capybara’s head.” Credit to Puzzle agency, original information from Veronica With Four Eyes and veroniiiica dot com

I’m glad so many people have found my “capybara method” for how to write alt text and image descriptions helpful! However, I know conflicting access needs exist and not everyone can write their own #AltText, so here’s an ongoing thread of tools that can help. Inclusion in thread ≠ endorsement

Oh yeah, happy Superman day!

Art by me

Plus, it comes with my promotion and tiny raise which .... $20/hr isn't GREAT but it's a hell of a lot better than what I'm doing now

With our store closing and me getting moved to another, I'll finally be free of managing/posting to the store's socials and hopefully not be so burned on it that I can start like actually doing my own thing again

I may have a migraine but at least I managed to get the copy of Wings of Starlight I ordered before it was sold out everywhere in the area 😭

I'm literally so excited for this haha

I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.

Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO

(And do because so far I spend at least half my quick matches respawning 😫)

Late to the game (literally) but I looooove the art style/choices made in Marvel Rivals from the designs to the backgrounds

I could stare at this game all day long

Had a Sonic movie marathon yesterday with friends that ended in us going out to watch Sonic 3 and it was *chef's kiss*

Best day out I've had in a bit lol (and Sonic stuff is always a mood booster!)

It actually is very important that you do things that you take pleasure in, regularly. That is part of how you survive the things that feel like they are going to destroy you.

Go make the art you’ve always wanted to make. Write the stories you’ve been dreaming of. Sing your heart out. Pick up an instrument & play. Do the things you’ve been holding back on because you’re worried about what others might think. Just do it. Do it now. Life is short. Life is precious. Please.

Update:
Note to self, grab an Xbox remote next time instead of a switch remote if I don't want to be horribly confused by the buttons 😩

Playing an hour of Sonic x Shadow Generations to chill after work except I'm still making my way thru the original game's contents cause I never played it 😭

the simpsons meme of the bus driver tapping the sign. he says "don't make me tap the sign" and the second portion his finger points at a sign that reads "anyone with an ai-generated profile pic or banner or posts ai-generated garbage will be blocked on sight"

dont make me tap the sign

(And by them, I mean the higher ups at corporate and the decision makers making awful choices)

And since then, the shit they've been putting out just feels worse and blander than ever and ughhh

If they're between creative teams atm I hope they hire some competent people soon, and if they're cutting costs and just shoving it onto someone who barely knows what they're doing then double fuck em

The fact they got caught using AI (when it's also in the handbook/guidelines/whatev that we're not allowed to - not to mention the fact that I never would cause I've got, idk, integrity and a sense of pride as a fuckin artist) alone is just *incomprehensible muttering*

I'm not even good at graphic design, objectively I'm a novice at best who's been 90% self taught on the job, but ohhhh my god the designs corporate puts out for us are either atrocious, soulless, nonsensical or all of the above and it pisses me off every time I have to print or use one

Hi I don’t talk about my job but it seems there’s going to be a big deportation swipe going down tomorrow so this is important! Lush stores are safe havens. They are able to hold anyone seeking safety in their backroom if needed. We have signs telling us what to say/don’t say to ICE

screenshot of Infinity Nikki during a competition, dressed in an eclectic collection of different outfit pieces. A progress bar on the bottom shows a perfect score has been reached.

A screenshot from Infinity Nikki showing Nikki during a cutscene at night wearing a blue dress with lace and frills on the bodice and a high, pink ponytail.

dressing for a competition vs (current) everyday wear
can't wait until I've collected enough outfits that I might be able to put together something more coherent to compete with 😭

#infinitynikki