I’ve been on a slow but sure quest to learn japanese. For anyone else learning, do you translate sentences by “reading them backwards” or is that just an odd quirk that so far has worked for me?

#learningjapanese #japanese #languagelearning #日本語

I like the tree trunk. My leaves need work. 😅 Looks more like an orange orb tree. I had a plan but it ended up not working. This will be great to look back on later when I improve.

#traditionalart #drawing #multimediaart #trees #nature #artfail

I read the first book maybe a year ago and didn’t realize it was a series. So now I have to binge read the remaining books.

#books #reading #bibliophile #aliceinwonderland

Lost Boy Found by Kirsten Alexander #bookreview

8.5/10

THE END IS BEAUTIFULLY UNSATISFYING! I say that because it’s sad but real. I was in so much suspense and felt frustration right along with certain characters. I didn’t look into the case it’s inspired by prior to reading.

#books #reading

Another attempt of many of me drawing myself. This may be closer to my likeness than past attempts. Very cute. Very squish. Extremely derpy.

#digitalart #art #drawing #doodles #selfportrait #blerd

Book 3. I picked this one and looks like it’s inspired by a true story. I’m going to wait until after I read to look up the case this is inspired by so that I don’t accidentally spoil it for myself.

#books #booksky #reading #bibliophile #summerreading

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote #bookreview

6.5/10

I went into this thinking it would be a mystery but it was actually more of a biophraphy. I enjoyed the flip between the perspectives of the victims and the culprits to give some spotlight to the lives lost.

#reading #books #bibliophile

Was supposed to be mimicking the same art style from The Boondocks. Doesn’t give the same vibe to me but I still like the drawing.

#traditionalart #drawing #theboondocks #artstylechallenge #artist

My submission for #GenieDTIYS @vgen.co . I had too much fun trying to draw sinister facial expressions.

#dtiys #digitalart #drawing #artist #artsky

Book 2 of my early summer reading quest! Juggling reading and drawing is very relaxing. Takes me back to before I had adult responsibilities. Review will be in the works once it’s fully read. Always open to reading recommendations.
#books #reading #bibliophile #booksky #summerreading

First time ever drawing a seahorse. I’ve never seen one in person but they look so magical.

#drawing #traditionalart #animalart #seahorse #artist

Fan art meets spongebob meme. This character, Sicium, is from @/sweet_treatsi on IG. They have so many cute, food-themed characters.

#digitalart #fanart #drawing #spongebobmeme #art #artist

Psycho by Robert Bloch Review

7/10 I kinda wish I hadn’t read the blurb because I started the book knowing what the twist was. But even with that, I was still sucked into the story and I still couldn’t predict the end. A fun read. Kept it short for character limit.

#bookreview #books #reading

Thanks! I’m 40 pages in already and it’s very interesting. I have an idea of what’s to come but I have no idea what’s going to be the tipping point.

Left the library. This is the first book to kick off my early summer reading. The book is thinner than I thought so I’ll probably zoom through this quick. Review pending.

#books #reading #horrorreads #bibliophile #booksky #summerreading

I’ve bee really into my art and it’s been making me really happy. Going to dive into another old passion of mine and start reading again. I’m going to the library tomorrow. Recommendations are appreciated. I enjoy psychological, horror, fantasy, and murder mysteries.
#books #reading #bibliophile

I need to practice drawing myself more. This didn’t end up looking like me, so this will be my alter-ego, Norii.

#drawing #traditionalart #doodles #blackartist #oc #artpractice

My first digital doodles in procreate are of maid cafe members. I’m quite proud of these.

#digitalart #drawing #chibi

I recently got an ipad and I’m breaking it in for digital art on procreate. I’ve never used procreate so if anyone has tips, that would be appreciated!

#art #digitalart #arttips #procreate #drawing #arthelp

My submission for @/Frappy_Sama’s contest on tiktok. I thought the raccoon character was so cute so I wanted to try and doodle them. :)

#frappyartcomp #drawing #doodles #traditionalart

A DTIYS I found on IG. It gave me a good excuse to use some poses I’ve had saved in my draft since forever.

#drawing #traditionalart #dtiys #vampire #elizmilart500k

My parrot is complete! 🤩 I have a love-hate relationship with this drawing but overall, I like it.

#drawing #traditionalart #animalart #parrot #artist

Bird WIP. Trying to draw more animals. Honestly, just trying to draw a little bit of everything. Very determined to fill my drawing book in a year.
#animalart #traditionalart #drawing #wip #parrot #artist

A pair of hands is holding two tiny characters that are wearing fuzzy bunny suits. From left to right, there is a rolled cake, mochi, cake, and ice cream cone surrounding the characters.

I didn’t draw a ship. I instead just did two of my OCs, Elyon and Edge. Are they just in fuzzy bunny suits or labubu costumes? 🤔 This has been on my mind since I finished drawing.

#traditionalart #drawing #doodles #oc #artist

Slowly but surely trying to fill my entire drawing book by the end of next year. The kanker sisters are a true throwback trio.
#drawing #traditionalart #art #kankersisters #blerd

A drawing of a deer holding an umbrella for a humanoid lantern.

I drew @/logan.dockswell’s mascots from tiktok. Wanted to try something different and had fun drawing these characters.

#drawing #traditionalart #fanart #artist

Drawing of an orange cat sitting up and a gray cat laying down in front of the orange cat.

I drew my kitties. I think I have one more practice drawing before I think I’ll begin the drawing I’ve been anticipating.
#drawing #traditionalart #colorpencils #cats #drawtober

Trying to practice drawing animals. There is a specific doodle (pun unintended) I plan to draw but wanted to get some practice in first. I got two more furry friends to draw as practice. I’m open to any animal drawing tips.

#drawing #traditionalart #pets #dogs #petportrait #drawingpractice

My submission for a DTIYS challenge that I found on IG. This character is so cool. This drawing is a great start to spooky season.
#drawing #traditionalart #rosiezombiedtiys #dtiys #artist

More kandi that I made. I keep switching between kandi and drawing to keep the artistic juices flowing.
#kandi #kandicuff #blerd