"To think that realistic fiction is by definition superior to imaginative fiction is to think imitation is superior to invention." Ursula K. LeGuin

I used to see this sentiment a few times about how using filters or certain layer modes on your art is "cheating". But then I started experimenting with it and it's pretty complicated and time-consuming to get the desired result. So no. It's just another tool one can learn how to use.

Sky Garden #art #illustration #yumenikki #ゆめにっき

Rhiannon at an abandoned castle #oc #art #original #illustration

She is at it again, exploring castle ruins. #oc #art #original #illustration

Cover reveal just happened on Patreon, working on the website... :] autistic woman x ADHD doll REAL #Sanctuary17223

the dreamer #oc #art #original #illustration

[OC] He's reaching for the stars 🌟🌟 Speedpaint video: youtu.be/WnDRbC7t5uo #oc #illustration #art #オリキャラ #original

Finished the illustrations. Time to pass out until release day in December (not really, but also yes) #Sanctuary17223

[OC] He's reaching for the stars 🌟🌟 Speedpaint video: youtu.be/WnDRbC7t5uo #oc #illustration #art #オリキャラ #original

"Frequent follows, posts, and likes" - bruh. That's called social media. LOOK AT ME, ALL THE ENGAGEMENT FARMING I'M DOING

So this year's christmas stamps sold by the German Post are AI generated. And they have the audacity to call it an "illustration". I'd be laughing if this wasn't enormously messed up.

Alone time ... 🍴🌸 #oc #bl #オリキャラ

A surprise me commission for @sirrouven.bsky.social of his Pathfinder character. It was a lot of fun to draw for REAL #vgen #commission #art #illustration

A surprise me commission for @sirrouven.bsky.social of his Pathfinder character. It was a lot of fun to draw for REAL #vgen #commission #art #illustration

Armor man. #study #illustration #oc #art

Armor man. #study #illustration #oc #art

Her Beast. #oc #art #original #illustration

She is at it again, exploring castle ruins. #oc #art #original #illustration

Ria #oc #art #original #illustration

Speaking of palate cleansers: I've drawn a couple of pieces over the last few days to take a little break from writing. Drawing my guys only makes me want to dive back into writing tbh...

Ria #oc #art #original #illustration

Rhiannon at an abandoned castle #oc #art #original #illustration

I like painting hazy ethereal characters from time to time. It's a needed palate cleanser to the more precise linework I normally do.

Her Beast. #oc #art #original #illustration

Did you know I've written a FREE short story taking place in the very same fantasy world all my other blorbos reside in? Did you know there is homoeroticism in it? Did you know it's tragic and mysterious? Did you know you've been wanting to read it? 😏 shigureeeh.itch.io/twmf

doodles for my heart #oc #doodle #art one doodle page was sponsored by a very kind friend. (you can sponsor drawings of my OCs over here ko-fi.com/c/affdc76d12 ! )

Something. #oc #illustration #original #art

She's a STAR! ⭐ #oc #illustration #art

Get these books before they are gone! They are fantastic ❤️

Get these books before they are gone! They are fantastic ❤️

Finally got Silksong true ending. What an arduous journey that was. I really loved it though, and I'll try to go for the Speedrunner achievement next.

Me when the feedback is great so far⭐ 😁😁😁⭐

Half of the novella is completed now (Prologue, Part 1, Part 2) , and has been sent to dear friends. I'm gonna *** myself. 😀

My phone just took an incoming call without me doing anything. Has that happened to anyone else? It really freaked me out.

the dreamer #oc #art #original #illustration

My head is so full of Silk, I forgot to mention I may have finished editing Part 2 of the novella.

In other news, Silksong is still immensely fun. The game is HUGE. You think you've seen it all? Nope. Not even close. Lmao.

If they don't make a Bell Beast plushie I will unfortunately go nutso mode.

The writing mills are turning ceaselessly, though I have been drawing behind the scenes as well. If you're thirsting for some tasty mouth-watering Shigure content, may I suggest my short story? I know you want to read it. It's a gay mysterious onion of a story. 🧅 shigureeeh.itch.io/twmf

doodles for my heart #oc #doodle #art one doodle page was sponsored by a very kind friend. (you can sponsor drawings of my OCs over here ko-fi.com/c/affdc76d12 ! )

My friend is looking for paid guest art for their upcoming book. Everyone regardless of skill can apply. Please do check it out!☺️

The writing mills are turning ceaselessly, though I have been drawing behind the scenes as well. If you're thirsting for some tasty mouth-watering Shigure content, may I suggest my short story? I know you want to read it. It's a gay mysterious onion of a story. 🧅 shigureeeh.itch.io/twmf

Still very proud of my short story. It was the confidence boost I needed to continue writing more seriously, so I thank everyone who has read it and told me about their reading experience.

Wanting to be exceptionally good at a creative endeavour can be painful when you're unable to produce results you're satisfied with. I get that. I feel like people confuse being "naturally gifted" (which is a myth anyway) with having the tenacity and endurance to put up with plenty of failures.

Using terms like "glorify" in the guidelines is, like, bad? You can argue all you want what glorification actually means, but what good is your word against the people running the website?