when you go to resume an old wip and remember you ragequit due to an anatomy issue

do I have any friends or followers who I could talk to about what it's to grow up with diabetes (particularly when you were a teenager, like 14-15), as well as what it's like to use modern tech to manage it? it's for a comics thing

Shitpost drawing of my D&D party, as if it was made in-universe for the newspaper by an artisan with 3+ levels of exhaustion 1. Nice, normal(?) owlin guy. 2. A firbolg who was too tall for him to even see 3. Cleric who healed him 4. ?? 5. An elf having a bad day 6. A pixie who never stopped dancing

“I’m just built different. Wrong, but different.”

Seems like I got some paperwork mixed up on my desk, but I couldn’t think of a more accurate photo of my life right now

reminds me of when I played DQ1 on one of those FC to SFC adapters, except Bomberman is far more harmonious here

I started a new medication I have to inject and I only threw up half the contents of my stomach after. Yeah, I’d say I’m pretty brave. 😎

BALLAD FOR BLACK CASSANDRA a comic/poem (1/🔶)

I unfortunately have to report that practice does actually work. One year of my digital art improvement in D&D character tokens.

“Closer” by The Chainsmokers fills me with an incandescent rage because who steals their roommate’s mattress???

For months I tried to design Angie, Flare’s sentient sword, but was never happy with the results. Finally I decided to draw what I know: ridiculous low-poly Final Fantasy ironing board swords with absolutely useless details. …And then I kept adding to the picture. 😅

found out what I’m gonna declare every time I crush a bag of potato chips from now on “I’m taking control.” 😎

Alright, almost finished with this illustration! Just gonna figure out a quick background and oh no i’m not almost done, am i

a quick comic about making art

Furby metaphor

rat coin purse

I have never been moved to tears by a quirky tech youtuber before. I really need folks to see the last 15 minutes of this even if you can't commit to the whole thing. youtu.be/KtQ9nt2ZeGM?...

Oh NO I found the window in CSP that show you how long you worked on a file. 😵 I’m more of a stubborn artist than a good one. This is why I stick to doing art as a hobby. 😬 The good news is I’m getting faster! The 1st portrait took me 37 hours. The 2nd, made about 6 months later, only took 20.

Don’t show restraint. I think we should say this out loud. 🫣

Will I ever be as good as the old masters?

Tested some brushes and surprised myself with a pretty good render! This is the last known portrait of my D&D character before she left home. Looking at her current appearance... I can see why everyone who knew her before can tell she’s unwell. But hey, she’s also 6 levels stronger!

I picked up an old jewelry box to repurpose as a dice tray/organizer and it’s actually sick as hell lol

Last night Flare rolled 2 nat 20s in a row to tackle her asshole brother into the furniture, put him in a headlock, and tank his Thunderwave. The dice really wanted to tell that story, and we’re all grateful. 🙏

feeling bad rn for people who haven’t experienced the feral emotional rush of finding a perfect song for a TTRPG character playlist. 🥺

A good list of resources and action items here to help you support immigrant communities in Minnesota. Would appreciate it if you helped me boost. ❤️ mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...

This Hot Dish Kills Fascists

Grew up yearning to draw cool guys with swords, and then I wanted to be a responsible adult with an important job that people respected. That was pretty dumb. Glad I’ve come full circle.

drew a cool guy* with a sword today, so i’d say 2026 is going PRETTY DARN well. 🗡️😎 *used in the gender-neutral Midwestern way

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Before becoming an adventurer, Flare spent the last 10 years out of the public eye. She felt she let down her high-profile family. The first person she met on her own was Allan. No matter how many times she saves him or his family’s life, she double checks if she can call him her friend.

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mfw I recycle a really nice box

I rolled up to the holidays with a stack of these and I’m shocked how many family members actually wanted to read it. They even asked for more zines about other characters. 😮 The desire for physical media is so powerful it even compels random people to care about your TTRPG games. Amazing.

There are friends, and then there are friends who are willing to listen to your D&D character playlists.

Consider finding your local rapid response network. Train to be a legal observer. Protect and defend your community from these bloodthirsty maniacs.

When you try to actually draw the things you were excited to start working on over the holidays

My dentist made me schedule a checkup after the holidays since I had a really bad burn on the roof of my mouth. (I don’t remember doing it but maybe it was from some soup???) …a few days ago my dog accidentally headbutted me in the lip and now I have a nasty bruise/cut to show them on Monday lol

Going into 2026 with this energy from 1st Grade:

avoid self loathing ✅ your art is special because YOU made it ✅ literally anything you create is better than AI✅

My sister is an elementary school teacher. She translated this as “Barbie and a Lego Robot,” and I think she might be right.

Sitting a stewing in frustration isn't nearly as cathartic as just designing a poster. Let's see how often I remember that in 2026.

#artvsartist for 2025. I could have picked a better photo of me but I dunno, it fits the end of the year vibe so well.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

It’s Kyle’s birthday so we’re gonna hangout on the couch and play video games all day just like he’d want us to. Come on by and drop an HBD in the chat for him. www.twitch.tv/joshy_d

I keep scrolling longingly through my media tab thinking dang i really wanna see more of these guys! turns out i gotta draw em myself???

“It’s the holidays, let’s use the good china.” *bringing out the 1997 Tokimeki Memorial Christmas plate*

there's a certain way certain people write fiction about disability that really sets my teeth on edge, and it's an approach that I can only describe as 'educational hugboxing' in this, portrayal of disability must be constantly affirming, and it must use specific and correct terminology (🧵)