Red Dragon – Rewriting to align with my original vision. This is also the main driver for many art pieces. To stay up to date with my workflow, you can follow my “God” tier on Patreon. This tier also gives access to notes and novel lore. Guns and Heels – An alternative universe of the… Read More Personal Novel Writing Tracker
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As the clouds of memories starts to encloseThe fog of sorrow formFrom the depths of mindAnd heartWhere the valley of lost are remembered Whispers of past one wish to forgetThe cruelty of a bloodline one sharesWords of selfishness and worthlessAre spat at thyWhen in truthYou given your very soulTo a beast that holds no shame… Read More Poor But Not Broken
There are many misconceptions about how vector art is created and functions. Beginners coming from traditional art or raster programs like Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, Photoshop, or similar often see drawing simply as line work, coloring, and adding details. They sketch the figure, add color, refine it, and that’s usually the workflow. However, their work… Read More Vector vs Raster
While working on the video part of the “Moon Bell” vector tutorial, I face two tough choices, mainly due to hosting concerns. I could make the videos unlisted on YouTube, but that risks potential deletion. I know how to keep content within platform guidelines, but that’s not the main issue. The real concern is ensuring… Read More Scale
As I’m putting the slides together for the vector half of this month’s Patreon tutorial, I’m finding it a bit… daunting. Not because I’m uncertain about how to structure it so that it’s accessible to anyone at any skill level. The daunting part is trying to find a balance between explaining things at a basic level… Read More Teaching
As I anticipate my two-week trip to New York City in May, I feel genuinely excited. While the main purpose is to search for jobs in person, that doesn’t mean I won’t enjoy my hometown. I look forward to indulging in the fantastic food, tackling the numerous stairs and hills, and revisiting my favorite museums… Read More Returning Home
As I brace myself for this upcoming journey, I reflect on the past 17 years. During this time, I have written poetry, articles, fanfictions, and personal stories, as well as drawing comics, characters, landscapes, and creatures. I have also explored photography and graphic design. I have worked with various mediums, including watercolor, acrylics, oil, gouache,… Read More Patreon Announcement
With my top surgery just a month away I’m feeling both excited and nervous. I’m super excited to finally get this done and within such a shorter time than I previously thought. Since the first initial intake appointment was for September of 2026 but ended up being done in August 2025. And the fact that… Read More Upcoming Top Surgery
After a night that had me spiraling to where my “unaliving” thoughts were strong, I’m slowly recovering today. Last night was so bad that I didn’t take my mood stabilizer (meds) because not only did I forget but also I have a very horrible history with medication. And today I slowly been unraveling a few… Read More Rant 019
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