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Squadron Log: milkydayy: i know everyones freaking out about yahoo buying tumblr but...

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:14:24 -0700

Squadron Log: milkydayy: i know everyones freaking out about yahoo buying tumblr but...:

milkydayy:

i know everyones freaking out about yahoo buying tumblr but maybe just maybe its the beggining of something

“I know things are stressful right now, but trust me, by the end of the month you won’t even remember that scruffy hipster’s name,” Yahoo promised Tumblr, noting all…

michelles-demon: NO ONE KNOWS WHAT GEOCITIES IS OH MY FUCKING GOD LET ME TELL YOU IT WAS LIKE...

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:51:13 -0700

michelles-demon:

NO ONE KNOWS WHAT GEOCITIES IS OH MY FUCKING GOD

LET ME TELL YOU

IT WAS LIKE MAKING A NEOPETS WEBPAGE ONLY BETTER

LOOK AT THIS SHIT

IF THIS ISNT LIKE THE BADDEST SHIT

YOU’VE EVER SEEN IN YOUR LIFE

THEN YOU DON’T KNOW QUALITY

….I know what Geocities is. Was. I had a few before Yahoo banhammered them.

…I miss that handy color cube too. That’s proof I know about Geocities - I KNOW ABOUT THE COLOR CUBE.

Photo

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:41:31 -0700

can’t…stop…watching…

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:41:22 -0700

can’t…stop…watching…

foervraengd: savoto: satanic2chainz: mmanalysis: foervraengd:...

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:14:08 -0700

foervraengd:

savoto:

satanic2chainz:

mmanalysis:

foervraengd:

Saying that people of color cannot show any visible blushing is a big fat myth that only proves how little people actually know about skin tones.

I have seen a lot of skin-tone palettes that includes dark skin, but it is very rarely put in use as examples. And many times I’ve found them to only appear monochrome, while darker skin tones are just as rich in tone variation as fair skin.

And just to be extra nice, I even added the basic colors I used in these two examples. A big protip is to start with the darkest tone as a base and then work to light tones. Use the highlights sparingly, they should not be large but more like small spots. Dark skin is more “reflective”, meaning small highlights pop out more than on lighter skin tones.

I made this set mainly for all the anime artists out there who probably would love to color more poc characters but don’t really know if it’d work out as kawaii as their usual stuff.

News flash: it’s drop-dead super kawaii in all skin tones<3

While I’ve never seen an actual black person blush, here’s some good info for artists.

yeah I was just thinking that too

in my entire life I’ve never seen a black person blush

To be honest I haven’t either. Even in very light-skinned people just one little drop of melanin makes it so their faces aren’t that vulnerable to changing color just because some blood is rushing up there.

Since the tutorial seems to be for the anime artist crowd then having a way to show blushing on various skin-tones is good to know. Blushing is a big trope in that genre.

“I haven’t seen a thing IRL so that means it doesn’t exist”

Excuse you but this post was actually made for ppl like you. But I guess I’ll have to show you some better examples:

(source)

(The picture above is of the Turkana tribe in Africa, one of the people with the darkest skin in the world. And as you can see, they clearly have some blush on their faces)

(source)

Using your personal experience as an argument doesn’t really work in all cases, especially if you maybe are white (like me, Swedish and all).

Some people blush more than others, some people rarely blush at all - both for white and black people. (and let’s not forget how makeup can affect this)

Before assuming things about people, do some research next time. trust me it’s always worth it.

My illustration might be in kawaii anime style, but it’s based on research and studies I’ve done on darker skin tones from the resources I’ve found.

Have a nice day.

revolutionaryriots: “The music is played with the heart and is...

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:49:15 -0700

revolutionaryriots:

“The music is played with the heart and is felt with the soul”

This is a picture of a brazilian kid who was part of the “cultural group of reggae”, playing his instrument in the funeral of his mentor who saved him from an environment of poverty and crime. He was rescued from the street.

frenchdad: nathaanexplosion: satans-spooky-booty-juice: alfred...

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:48:35 -0700

frenchdad:

nathaanexplosion:

satans-spooky-booty-juice:

alfredfkirkland:

my-stereo-heart-beats-for-you:

we-must-reinvent-love:

sam-is-not-amoosed:

antisociallysplendid:

hearteater-rainbowwolf:

sam-is-not-amoosed:

bowtiesdearwatson:

we-must-reinvent-love:

damn.

Accurate.

Save room for the SPN Fandom. Next week’s gonna blow…

The ceiling looks spacey enough

GET OUT

After tonight:

Meanwhile in the Metalocalypse fandom…

^

rock-bomber: rock-bomber: rock-bomber: rock-bomber: Weelee! Weelee… Weelee….. WEELEE

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:45:14 -0700

rock-bomber:

rock-bomber:

rock-bomber:

rock-bomber:

Weelee!

Weelee…

Weelee…..

WEELEE

foervraengd: Okay so I followed this video about foreshortening...

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:40:57 -0700

foervraengd:

Okay so I followed this video about foreshortening and…

Sycra. I love you so much for making this video.

intriguing technique

shinigamistorm: eilsthedaydreamer: cookifreak: just-ask-toon-l...

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:32:38 -0700

shinigamistorm:

eilsthedaydreamer:

cookifreak:

just-ask-toon-link:

ask-jack-of-the-frost:

im-just-a-villain:

motherovernature:

of-wings-and-snow:

legendary-gaurdian-of-fun:

of-wings-and-snow:

legendary-gaurdian-of-fun:

Why did I make this?

Did they send me hipsters when I asked for muns

You’re a grammar-less, pale, pathetic lot! And you haven’t got a clue!

How can I make a role-player out of you

Tranquil as a blogger but a fangirl within!

Once you find your muse you are sure to win!

//Oh my glob. I can’t even— the feels—

“Your unsuited for, my smut and gore,

so pack up, get fluff, your through.”

How could I make a role-player out of you?

(Be a mun)

We must be swift as

the coursing shipper

(Be a mun)

With all the force

of a great headcanon

(Be a mun)

With all the strength

of a raging fandom

Mysterious as the

dark side of the muse!

If you didn’t sing this, I am judging you.

GUYS I FOUND IT

rollerdog: max-von-sirbaf: Gentleman Crow...

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:08 -0700

rollerdog:

max-von-sirbaf:

Gentleman Crow by cmoskowitz

psycrow my ass.

rinidinger: Fizz The Tidal Trickster by *RinTheYordle Oh Fizz,...

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:59:22 -0700

rinidinger:

Fizz The Tidal Trickster by *RinTheYordle

Oh Fizz, you’re such a tricky Fish!

I’ve studied him a lot while following Heimer around on the fields. Such a strange character… I feel bad that he’s the last of his kind, though. Many speculate he’s a long lost relative of Yordles. Who knows?

artofkilosophy: Finally said FUCK IT, brushed aside all the...

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:57:32 -0700

artofkilosophy:

Finally said FUCK IT, brushed aside all the other art crap pending on my list and focused on Maokai for a bit.

Updated the background. Redid his leaves. They were kinda hard. Drew more dirt lumps. Trying to figure out how to control lighting to better direct the eye.

Redoing saplings next pass. Hopefully.

My Doctor Who moment

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:58:44 -0700

doctorwho:

bookwormstache:

So today I was sitting in English class and i swear to god I heard the TARDIS

the TARDIS

I got up and asked to go to the bathroom and tried to follow the sound

I followed it to the class two doors down did not knock and walked in

They were watching Doctor Who and one guy at the back yelled

“See Miss! I told you if you didn’t lower it down it would summon the nerds”

I swear to god whenever I think I hear it I always immediately look around for the blue box. I never do find it but ONE DAY MAYBE I WILL.

rinidinger: This is Sophie! She runs off of steam. She’s really...

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:49:46 -0700

rinidinger:

This is Sophie! She runs off of steam. She’s really small.. smaller than us yordles, but she was meant to be a pocket friend. I didn’t have a lot of extra scrap metals laying around, sorry… but it’s the best I could make on such short notice.

Cheer up, bud. What happened to your spark? Don’t tell me I gotta spar with ya or something! Or do I have to? Betcha’ I could put up a good fight!

Come on buddy~ Just cheer up for me, will ya?

(( Something fast and small for Wukong. I feel like I don’t do enough around here.. this was made SO fast and is down right horrible, I’m sorry T_T;;))

vegansanfrancishet: So, I paint my nails pretty regularly these...

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:21:48 -0700

vegansanfrancishet:

So, I paint my nails pretty regularly these days. I also work as a barista/cashier pretty regularly these days. A few weeks back, I had a customer come in, a fairly typical, sheltered, suburban soccer mom, and she ordered a latte from me. She saw my brightly colored nails and said, “Wow, you’re so brave! My son asked me about painting his nails, and if it’s okay for boys to do that. Now I’ll tell him there’s a cool guy who does it too!” It was a nice moment, very cute.

Then, last week, she came in again, and said, “Hey, I’m so glad you’re here! I want you to meet someone!” She then brings her son forward, and says, “Okay sweetie, show him what you did!” And he throws his hands up, showing off his bright, sparkling blue nails. He shows them off, and I show mine off to him. He smiles. We fist bump.

Guys, I’ve only wanted to cry once at work before, and that was when someone ordered a large dry soy cappuccino on ice.

This time, though. This was a good cry.

Nice.

mooglemisbehaving: tyndall-blue: riskycuriosity: artemisiumabs...

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:20:48 -0700

mooglemisbehaving:

tyndall-blue:

riskycuriosity:

artemisiumabsinthia:

Josephine Baker, later known as ‘Bronze Venus’, ‘Black Pearl’ and ‘Créole Goddess’ was born in America in 1906 and later moved to France to become a singer, dancer, and actress. She was the first African-American woman to star in a major motion picture, and became famous worldwide.

Though she grew up as a maid in wealthy white households she eventually became an exotic dancer in France, famously appearing in next to no clothing, and became a French citizen in 1937.

Ernest Hemingway referred to Baker as ‘the most sensational woman anyone ever saw’ and she received approximately 1500 marriage proposals in her life time. She became a muse for Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso, and Christian Dior. She had a variety of exotic pets including a cheetah named Chiquita, a chimpanzee named Ethel, a pig named Albert, a snake named Kiki, a goat, a parrot, parakeets, fish, three cats, and seven dogs.

When WWII broke out, Baker became a volunteer spy for France, and assisted the French Resistance by smuggling messages written in invisible ink on sheet music. She made great efforts to aid those in danger of enemy attack, sent Christmas presents to French soldiers, and smuggled information she gathered in Spain back to France by pinning notes containing the information on the inside of her underwear. She was awarded the Medal of Resistance with Rosette and later named a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour.

Baker also aided many civil rights movements by refusing to perform to segregated audiences and storming out of a club in Manhattan with actress Grace Kelly after she was refused service. She worked with the NAACP and spoke at a Washington march alongside Martin Luther King Jr. as the only official female speaker. Baker was actually asked by Martin Luther King Jr.’s widow to take his place as leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, but Baker declined on the grounds her twelve adopted children ‘were too young to lose their mother’.

Baker died in 1975, four days after her final show, attended by such names as Mick Jagger, Shirley Bassey, and Liza Minnelli.

Oh and she was queer and had a relationship with Frida Kahlo. All around badass.

I’d like a movie about her life too, please.

Hot. Everything about her is beautiful. And I don’t mean just physically.

death-or-exile: WOW I AM ESPECIALLY IMPRESSED WITH THE MR....

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:49:45 -0700

death-or-exile:

WOW I AM ESPECIALLY IMPRESSED WITH THE MR. FREEZE EYES

DrGraevling's den: ATTN: Possible scam victim

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:48:20 -0700

DrGraevling's den: ATTN: Possible scam victim:

saucy-dwen:

redherringart:

You may have heard about a fellow by the name of James Brom. No, I’ve no problem revealing his name, it’s already quite well known. That’s right, he’s a known scammer. He just contacted me to draw a scene of four characters sitting around a glass ball…

faithinhumanity: myownequilibrium: awkwardsituationist: 98...

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:16:51 -0700

faithinhumanity:

myownequilibrium:

awkwardsituationist:

98 year old dobri dobrev, a man who lost his hearing in the second world war, walks 10 kilometers from his village in his homemade clothes and leather shoes to the city of sofia, where he spends the day begging for money.

though a well recognized fixture around several of the city’s chruches, known for his prostrations of thanks to all donors, it was only recently discovered that he has donated every penny he has collected — over 40,000 euros — towards the restoration of decaying bulgarian monasteries and churches and the utility bills of orphanages, living entirely off his monthly state pension of 80 euros and the kindness of others.

Wow.

That’s adorable!