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serenanocte asked:

hello! I just found your blog and your work is amazing, and it really inspired me to start working οn illustrations too (it's something that I've been wanting to do for a really long time) what would you recomend for someone who is just getting started? for examples what tools should I get? thank you in advance 🌸

hello, my love! firstly, its such an honour to have my art inspire you, it really really does mean so much to me! 💕💖🌸

so to answer your questions, for someone who’s getting started, i really recommend either GIMP or Krita! theyre both free programs/softwares so the worry about cost is out of the question :)

i personally used GIMP when i first began doing digital art, solely because its free and didnt how committed i will be to digital art. i used GIMP to try out making graphics at first, but later i got into illustrating/animating, and GIMP really works amazing for those as well! from my experience, GIMP has so many features that are similar to photoshop (what i’m using right now), not really the advance features photoshop is known for, but it is similar to a far extent!

Krita is a software i haven’t used before, but one of my fave artists, Sara Tepes uses Krita for her digital works, and its incredible! (both her art and the software, i meant lol). she also has a video on basics of Krita so you can check her yt channel for that! though i cant say too much about it bc really, i’ve never used it before, but i just know it has the same vibe and feel as photoshop!

there are other softwares you can try out if these two softwares doesnt fit your taste, they are: MediBang Paint (i know this is really good too!), clip studio paint (not really sure abt this, but you can try), paint tool sai (you have to pay like $40? its a one-time fee tho, but if youre not sure if you want to be committed to digital art, i suggest you try the free programs before upgrading to this!)

i wish you all the best, love! 🌸✨

gimp is a long-time companion of mine ive been using it for what? 3 years? i only upgraded to photoshop earlier this year its really up to you! replies replies:aboutart
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artists on tumblr illustration animated illustration animation original 2d animation landscape illustration environment backgrounds art soooooo i tried a more earthy/realistic colour palette not gonna lie but i did find this colour palette to be more difficult than my usual saturated ones it was a challenge to make everything not blend in with one another but i think it turned out okay at the end i hope you wont mind me trying more natural lightings/colour palettes! i hope you'll like this! myillust
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💫 MIENAR’S COMMISSIONS NOW OPEN! 💫

hello, my loves! it’s miena here! i’ve decided to finally open my commissions!! :) all information regarding my terms, rules, commission questions, payments, types of works that i can offer to you are all listed here: mienar’s commission info

you can see my artworks here!

interested in commissioning? you can contact me through my email: mienar.illust@gmail.com

basic information regarding the commissions are listed under the cut!

  • paypal only! payments are to be done through invoices
  • currency: USD
  • full payments upfront (if you prefer to pay only half first, i’ll do as much as the half price is worth, and only continue until the remaining half is paid)
  • ✅ what i will draw: interiors, buildings, nature, hints of a person, streets, (anything that isn’t in the ‘what i won’t draw’)
  • ❌ what i won’t draw: faces, full bodies, animals, fanart, skyscrapers, empty open fields, heavy fantasy settings, vehicles (except bicycles)
  • unlimited modifications/revisions are allowed at certain stages. (read the extended commission info document provided above for more details)
  • you can ask for progress updates at any stage of the commission
  • i have the right to reject your commission

have more questions? contact me through my inbox, tumblr IMs, instagram, or my e-mail: mienar.illust@gmail.com.

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In honor of Pride Month, we’ve interviewed a solid set of celebrities and artists on Tumblr to discuss the importance of expressing your identity. Here’s a friend to all, author and illustrator Adam J. Kurtz (@adamjk). How do you express yourself on...

In honor of Pride Month, we’ve interviewed a solid set of celebrities and artists on Tumblr to discuss the importance of expressing your identity. Here’s a friend to all, author and illustrator Adam J. Kurtz (@adamjk).

How do you express yourself on a day-to-day basis?

Really because of the internet and the space I’ve created and participated in, I’m able to be myself and communicate on a day-to-day basis. I get to be myself and that’s allowed! People are here for it.

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What is the relationship between your art and your identity?

My art is extremely personal and often really literal. So, you know, as a queer person everything I make is gay. It’s gay as hell! Because that’s actually who I am.

What advice would you give your younger self about exploring your identity?

I wish I could tell my younger self to not worry so much. You know, I started my Tumblr when  I was 17, just like, sharing my art and now I do that full time. And through Tumblr I met the man of my dreams, we’re married. Life is great!

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Your turn, Tumblr. If you could give your younger self advice on exploring your identity, what would it be? Let your followers know in a post. Tag it #TumblrPride so it’s easily found by the community. Oh, and don’t forget to visit @adamjk for more illustrations, books, and enamel pins like the one above. 

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