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☆*:.｡ TWO PROCREATE SPEEDPAINTS // April postcard and sticker

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I think this is the longest monthly speedpaints vid so far. xD I learned a lot in the making of these pieces and did a fair bit of experimenting outside of my comfort zone (so! much! lineart!!!) last month, so it makes sense that there was a lot of trial and error involved. historically, I've shied away from styles and concepts that felt too challenging, but I'm in a phase of life where I'm surprisingly excited to take those challenges on and see what I can lea...

💜 april postcard + sticker 💽 / digital daydream ⋆｡°✩

UPDATE: March mail rewards will not ship until end of April/early May. I will be out of the country for the first half of April and unable to fulfill physical rewards during that time. Digital rewards will be scheduled and posted like normal.

hello!  (⌒▽⌒)☆

happy april everyone! this month I wanted to explore ways in which technology has influenced my aesthetic tastes as an artist. I'm a '90s baby, so the chunky desktop computers tha...

drawing miku bc well...miku 🩵

was in the mood to draw miku hugging an old computer because one does not simply stop loving miku. someone edit that onto the old walking into mordor meme pls lol

update: out of office, mailing and posting schedule

hello! (─‿‿─)

I'm writing this post as a heads up that I'll be out of the country and away from my studio for the first half of April. rewards are already scheduled so you'll still get regular art posts during that time. however, I won't be on top of responding to comments, dms, or emails so correspondence and March mail fulfillment will be postponed until I get back. in terms of when mail will ship, I aim to have everything packed and sent out by the end of April, early May at ...

drawing older ladies ₊˚⊹♡

I wanted to try doing some practice sketches of older women since I mostly draw younger women and women around my age. as I get older, 'women my age' will change and I'm curious about how to draw and stylize changing features, bodies, and energies that will someday reflect my own. always a nice experience drawing something different and seeing how my sketching skills translate onto new subjects, like flexing my art muscles haha~ ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ

sketchdump 🌀💫 stream of consciousness

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lately, I've been reflecting on themes and imagery that I find myself repeatedly drawn to and how that may inform the art I'm trying to make moving forward. it feels like a simultaneous narrowing down and expanding of ideas as I recognize certain patterns popping up. it's been fun doing studies of photos and art that feature interesting shapes and finding ways to incorporate those symbols into my own drawings. especially as it relates to Sleepy Creature, I've h...

💌 all february mail shipped out and on their way!

hello dear patrons! ∑d(°∀°d)

thanks so much for your patience this month, as of March 19 all february mail has been sent out! to see when your mail will arrive or if you have other questions, please visit my monthly mail FAQ. thank you again for your support last month! ✩ I hope you enjoy the custom envelopes I packed the rewards in this round, they were a lot of fun to design and I t...

(new mini comic) 𖦹✦☆ SATURN RETURN aka sleepy creature's origin story ⟡

hello dear patrons! o(>ω<)o

I'm really excited to share this with y'all today~ I started making a comic about my OC, sleepy creature, around a month ago and I finally finished inking it! initially, it was just a random comic idea that turned into her lore as I worked on it and realized new...

💌 february mail rewards arrived! + schedule updates

hello dear patrons! ヽ(*⌒▽⌒*)ﾉ

February's mail rewards have finally arrived from the printers! I think they turned out beautifully and I'm especially jazzed about the fine glitter finish on the sticker. it's my first time trying out this material and I love the result, I hope y'all like it, too! I think it makes her look extra magical and sparkly~⊹₊ ⋆ your support on Patreon gives me the opportunity to experiment with fun printing options and merch design like this, ...

sketchdump 🌼🥊💪 i drew a bunch of final fantasy ladies ☆ ～('▽^人)

hello dear patrons! ヽ(o^ ^o)ﾉ

I've written captions for each image that give a tidbit of context for the drawings! click through the images to read the caption at the  bottom. :3

several of you requested final fantasy drawings in the chat and I was happy to oblige! I recently watched my partner play a fair bit of FF7 Remake and naturally fell in love with Aerith and Tifa. I tried drawing in Amano's style for some of them and had so much fun stud...

꩜ new phone wallpaper! 💧 a lil blue reminder

hello dear patrons! (o_ _)ﾉ彡☆

for this month's phone wallpaper, I wanted to switch up my approach to composition and coloring. I'm currently working on April's mail rewards, which *spoiler* are lineart heavy, and wanted a break from the style so I leaned into some messy, lively painting and had a lot of fun. ^.^ I've included a little text reminder in the painting to help recenter my thoughts when it feels too overwhelming up there. I love leaving lil mantras laying around for mys...

march speedpaints 🌀🌟 you ever just pull a 180 and change something the night before it's due?

'cos same.

hello dear patrons! ヽ(*⌒▽⌒*)ﾉ

(*video includes an audio reading of this post)

I'm about to take you on a journey with this video. I ventured outside of my comfort zone with these pieces as I felt the source of stylistic inspiration, Gustav Klimt, deserved as much. it's funny how working on something can change us just as much as we change it. that synergy, that aliveness, that push and pull of problem-solving, is what draws me back to making art again an...

🌀 march postcard + sticker 🌀/ spiraling thoughts

UPDATED March 7, 2024: March mail rewards will not ship until end of April/early May. I will be out of the country for the first half of April and unable to fulfill physical rewards during that time. Digital rewards will be scheduled and posted like normal. 

hello friends!  (🌀ω🌀)

cheers to a new month and new mail rewards! this month, I wanted to make art in the style of one of my long-time inspirations: Gustav Klimt. ever since ...

☆sketchdump 🔦🪽🎶☆ i love sketching in pen !!

hello dear patrons! (⌒ω⌒)

I've written captions for each image that give a tidbit of context for the drawings! click through the images to read the caption at the bottom. :3

recently, I watched this video by Heikala in which they recommended sketching with pen instead of pencil and eraser. this is something that I'm quite comfortable with traditionally (I ...

⭐🌙 designing custom stickers and envelopes for mail rewards!

hello dear patrons! (￣ω￣)

now that I've figured out the logistics of sending out mail rewards, I have time to focus on more fun and creative projects. (b ᵔ▽ᵔ)b I thought it would be cool to customize the patreon envelopes with some art so I took to my sketchbook to brainstorm and come up with designs. I went through quite a few ideas before settling on a handful that felt good.  

above: I played around with a variety of concepts and s...

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💌 all january mail shipped out and on their way!

hello dear patrons! ＼(＾▽＾)／

As of February 14, all January postcards and stickers have been sent out! To see when your mail will arrive, please visit my monthly mail FAQ. Thank you again for your support last month! Thank you as well for your patience, I learned a lot throughout the process of fulfilling this batch of rewards and have found new ways to better streamline for the next batch of mail. I...

SKETCHDUMP 🖤🌸🎧 drawing cartoons, reading comics, and kimono patterns

hello dear patrons! ☆ ～('▽^人)

Lately, I've been taking my time to intentionally study the art styles that inspire me. I recently made a trip to the library in hopes of finding a random art book that would pique my curiosity. I found this really cool (I forgot to write down the title OTL) book about art on kimonos and had fun poring over cloth patterns and sketching elements that I felt repeatedly drawn to. I've also, thanks to the library (jsyk I'm a massive library st...

oh, what's this? a valentine for you! ❤️💖💘

hello dear patrons! 

...and happy valentine's day! (づ๑•ᴗ•๑)づ♡ as your resident pink+red enjoyer, I love this holiday and wanted to draw something to thank you for your support this month. I'm sorry if it hurts your eyes a lil bit, just think of it as all my love earnestly and fastidiously pouring forth...an idea for valentine's art (img. 3) appeared to me in a moment and I furiously scribbled it down to commit it to memory before it had the chance to float away.&nbs...

⭐ UPDATE: january mail is here! addressing envelopes and other logistics

hello dear patrons! (─‿‿─)♡

look what finally arrived~!! 💌🌙💙 I think the postcard and sticker came out beautifully and from the responses in the patreon chat, y'all seem to like them, too. :] I love making sparkly things so getting to design these two pieces was a lot of fun. I'm so excited to send the rewards out to you soon! I've been hand-addressing envelopes this month and will continue to work on putting everything together. 

over the past few days, I'...

feb speedpaints + my first voiceover! ✿ kind messages, creative limitations, and saying thank you!

hello dear patrons! (♡°▽°♡)

I wanted to try something different with this video and record a voiceover! it was fun getting to do something new and practice my semi-public speaking skills. I took this opportunity to talk more about what it means to me to make art, since I usually focus on the technical aspects. hope you enjoy the video and have a good day! ✿

✦ vicki

ps: if you'd like to see more technical details about my procreate process, check out my 2024-02-06 17:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post

🪼 february postcard + sticker 🪼 / jellyfish dreams

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happy february! you know what that means, new month new patreon rewards! \^o^/ recently, I've been inspired by jellyfish. their flowing shapes, slow floating movements, and translucent colors inspire a lot of dreamy imagery in my mind. I made a jellyfish themed postcard in the past and thought it'd be fun to revisit the subject again and see how I'd approach it ...

⭐ UPDATE: January physical rewards schedule

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since this is the first time we're going through this process, I want to keep you regularly updated on the status of the rewards fulfillment so we can be on the same page. now that all January pledges have been processed, I have placed the manufacturing order for postcards and stickers today. they're currently in production and will be shipped to me in roughly 2 weeks time. once they arrive, I'll package everything and ship them out t...

sketchdump 🕯️☁️💜 OC lore, studying old paintings, and highlighters

hello dear patrons! (◕‿◕)♡

I've been in study mode 🤓 lately and trying to learn new skills and techniques from my favorite art. it's fun putting my thinking cap on and reverse engineering a piece of art. diving into stylistic choices and why they work have made me reconsider my painting approach as well. 

1,2 - I recently came across this painting 'Thyra Elisabeth' by Ellen Thesleff and have been captivated by it ever since:

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what i'm inspired by lately (music, movies, and more) 🩸🏰🩷🖤✈️📸🏒

hello dear patrons! 。.:☆*:･'(*⌒―⌒*)))

in 2024, I want to make a habit of regularly sharing the things that are inspiring me. on any given day I can be found browsing the internet and exploring my surroundings in hopes of finding something that piques my curiosity. I've long thought of art as conversation with life and the art I make as participating in that conversation. art is a reflection of what we're curious or have too much to say about. I think it's why artists re...

🖼️ 🎨 (TUTORIAL) how i make digital paintings! (+organize layers)

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it's time for a new tutorial! I got a spark of inspiration from fellow patron arina who recently asked in the patron chat:

I thought it was a great question, since I'm often curious about how other artists manage their layers while working. I put together a tutorial of how I generally approach digital painting with a focus on how I order my layers. the...

✧ january sketchdump #1 ✧ fashion inspo and using weird colors

hello dear patrons! (*¯︶¯*)

making art has felt really fun lately and I just want to acknowledge that plainly! 

1 - after making this month's wallpaper, I felt curious about trying out other limited color palettes. I found a list of palettes on pinterest made by 2024-01-15 23:18:37 +0000 UTC View Post

💌 Postcard + sticker FAQ 📫

FAQ for physical rewards, will be updated as needed. Physical rewards will be shipped on a monthly schedule and will adhere to this schedule unless otherwise stated (eg: manufacturing delays, vacation, etc.). 

💬 When are rewards shipped?

Physical rewards are shipped during the month following the month you pledged for (eg: January rewards are shipped in February). I aim to ship everything by the middle of the month, usually around the 15th. 

♫ new phone wallpaper! ♫ cats + music = life

hello lovely patrons! ⸜(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)⸝

for january's dlc reward, I made another phone wallpaper since a lot of y'all voted for it in the last poll. I also just have a lot of fun making them so why not! for this drawing, I wanted to try something more limited in scope and color palette (black/white/red), so I could focus on lineart. I often shy away from lines only in favor of bold and bright colors, but I like getting to practice my line and hatching skills. there's so m...

☆*:.｡ TWO PROCREATE SPEEDPAINTS // January postcard and sticker

hello lovely patrons! ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗

welcome to those who have recently joined for the physical rewards! ✨＼(＾▽＾)／✨ to pick up where we left off, I'm sharing the process videos of both pieces. the postcard went through a lot of different phases before it ended up where it is now. I had actually made an entire piece before this one, but ended up nixing it, because I wasn't satisfied with the overall feeling. in the video you can even see that I started making yet anot...