hello everyone!! my name's mothworth (or just moth. or vee.) i'm 21, currently an aviation student.
when i'm not working on plane engines, i'm super into games, art, trying to keep up with way too many podcasts/dnd shows, as well as sometimes picking up a book.
i've lost contact with most people i used to know online, and my irls don't really share my interests that much, so i hope that i can make some new friends here (which means i will be forcing myself to socialise ! hoorah)
Forums Welcome Committee helloo :-)
Welcome Moth! This is a great place to be... wonderful people and just overall fun place to be.
- Hey, welcome to Voltra:)
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@mothworth:
Welcome, Moth! I hope you're doing well today (or whenever you read this).
Aviation sounds amazing and also a bit overwhelming for my brain.
Which sort of games do you enjoy and type of art? I love both myself.
I also feel you on trying to keep up with podcasts I enjoy and books.
If you ever need someone to talk to? Never hesitate to hit, "@Mention".
(Here it acts like you're quoting someone if you've ever used sites like Gaia/etc).
Welcome, Moth! I hope you're doing well today (or whenever you read this).
Aviation sounds amazing and also a bit overwhelming for my brain.
Which sort of games do you enjoy and type of art? I love both myself.
I also feel you on trying to keep up with podcasts I enjoy and books.
If you ever need someone to talk to? Never hesitate to hit, "@Mention".
(Here it acts like you're quoting someone if you've ever used sites like Gaia/etc).
thank you everyone for the kind welcomes!
@Vegan: currently my "main" game is guild wars 2 - it's a very fun MMORPG and i suggest it whenever i can. also a big fan of RPGs like dragon age and mass effect, as well as most farming sims (stardew valley and rune factory 4 being my favourites!). generally i find casual games more enjoyable :-)
speaking of art, i usually just do digital fanart. been wanting to get into traditional media for the longest time, but i'm too fond of the undo button ...
@Vegan: currently my "main" game is guild wars 2 - it's a very fun MMORPG and i suggest it whenever i can. also a big fan of RPGs like dragon age and mass effect, as well as most farming sims (stardew valley and rune factory 4 being my favourites!). generally i find casual games more enjoyable :-)
speaking of art, i usually just do digital fanart. been wanting to get into traditional media for the longest time, but i'm too fond of the undo button ...
@mothworth:
No problem with welcoming you! GW2 I've heard of many times! :3
Strawdew Valley is lovely, still need to play it further. ; n;
I own Dragon Age: Origins (which I got for free and it sounds interesting).
I also have heard of Rune Factory from so many of my fellow streaming friends. :3
Casual games are nice to relax to and enjoy in your own time and so I totally get that.
Traditional art is always lovely, but, I feel you on the undo button. xD;
Once I got my current tablet and switched back to pencil+paper, I was like,
"Where is the ctrl+z?" HUGE facepalm moment, but, digital is a lot easier too I feel.
Also less waste of paper, especially if it's hard to erase the lines you make.
(Especially myself, I usually make those papers scrap paper to write notes on, heavy leftie here). xD;
No problem with welcoming you! GW2 I've heard of many times! :3
Strawdew Valley is lovely, still need to play it further. ; n;
I own Dragon Age: Origins (which I got for free and it sounds interesting).
I also have heard of Rune Factory from so many of my fellow streaming friends. :3
Casual games are nice to relax to and enjoy in your own time and so I totally get that.
Traditional art is always lovely, but, I feel you on the undo button. xD;
Once I got my current tablet and switched back to pencil+paper, I was like,
"Where is the ctrl+z?" HUGE facepalm moment, but, digital is a lot easier too I feel.
Also less waste of paper, especially if it's hard to erase the lines you make.
(Especially myself, I usually make those papers scrap paper to write notes on, heavy leftie here). xD;
@Vegan:
i really suggest playing through dragon age: origins! it's one of the few games that really managed to catch my attention! the cast of characters is very charming and really makes up for any flaws the game itself might have.
and yess, i'm scared of wasting too much paper. digital art lets me be a perfectionist, undoing until i get the perfect line i want. traditional inking makes me want to cry lol
i really suggest playing through dragon age: origins! it's one of the few games that really managed to catch my attention! the cast of characters is very charming and really makes up for any flaws the game itself might have.
and yess, i'm scared of wasting too much paper. digital art lets me be a perfectionist, undoing until i get the perfect line i want. traditional inking makes me want to cry lol
@mothworth: Welcome to Voltra! Be sure to check out the event that's happening now, as well as Totalanimefan's Charity for your common needs (as seen in her signature!). Also check your trades!
(˵◕ ᴥ ◕˵)ﾉ Hello there
Hello welcome!!
I see you like DND???
The only one i watch is criticle role and im kinda behinde on campaign 3... cough im at episode 16 cough
However i also play dnd! Normally every sunday but the dm has been taking some breaks for her mental health
I see you like DND???
The only one i watch is criticle role and im kinda behinde on campaign 3... cough im at episode 16 cough
However i also play dnd! Normally every sunday but the dm has been taking some breaks for her mental health
。.:☆*:･ヽ(˵◕ ᴥ ◕˵)
@Alorrena
thank you so much for the kind present and tip!
@GoblinsAndTea
i wish i could play dnd more! i've only had a couple of sessions with my friends, but since we've all got very conflicting schedules, unfortunately we had to stop. i'm pretty interested in picking up some DM skills to try and host a session for some other people i know would be down to try.
i'm currently making my way through NADDPOD (not another DND podcast). i love the cast so much! they're the perfect mixture of serious roleplay and fantasy shenanigans. there's also the many dimension 20 shows, but it's a bit much for me at the moment.
thank you so much for the kind present and tip!
@GoblinsAndTea
i wish i could play dnd more! i've only had a couple of sessions with my friends, but since we've all got very conflicting schedules, unfortunately we had to stop. i'm pretty interested in picking up some DM skills to try and host a session for some other people i know would be down to try.
i'm currently making my way through NADDPOD (not another DND podcast). i love the cast so much! they're the perfect mixture of serious roleplay and fantasy shenanigans. there's also the many dimension 20 shows, but it's a bit much for me at the moment.
@mothworth: No problem! Also, when pinging someone, make sure to include a colon after, otherwise the ping system doesn't register it.
@mothworth:
(Adding this at the top to say PHEW I had a LOT to say, apologies). xD;
Hm, may need to actually install it now. Oh nooo I clicked a buttonnnn~ Hah.
I'll keep you updated, added you on here, I could also PM you my Discord/Steam if you prefer chatting there? o:
Also? YES! I agree on being afraid of wasting so much paper. My OCD+OCPD definitely love digital more for that reason.
Also the reason you mentioned (getting the PERFECT line you want). It's the sketching that bothers me too.
(Very heavy-handed and with digital art, it helps to have LAYERS and VERY light color of grey on a medium grey background).
I also have an issue with traditional inking as I am left-handed and have to deal with smudges (even with paper between).
But, I will say, lining a piece of art is the easier part for me in a traditional sense with Microns (LOVE so much and have no regrets).
I think it's mostly because I know which way the art flows/turns/what not and they dry very fast and look lovely on paper.
I find lining art on the computer a little more stressful and intimidating, I am not exactly sure why, maybe not used to tablet?
(It is newish for me and have used it only a few times out of anxiety of messing up even with undo button, etc).
I've been tempted to do an idea I've had in my mind for a while and maybe you might find it helpful, given if you have the stuff.
I also don't see any problem with getting references from other photos of poses/art online, but, not directly copy, obviously.
I also don't see any problem with tracing YOUR OWN ART to LEARN what your own style is, even if you manipulate it in a program.
I cannot express how much people try to gatekeep others from different ways of learning as we learn at our own pace.
Also, as artists, one person had to inspire another person for that person to inspire millions and that's powerful + beautiful.
(Adding this at the top to say PHEW I had a LOT to say, apologies). xD;
Hm, may need to actually install it now. Oh nooo I clicked a buttonnnn~ Hah.
I'll keep you updated, added you on here, I could also PM you my Discord/Steam if you prefer chatting there? o:
Also? YES! I agree on being afraid of wasting so much paper. My OCD+OCPD definitely love digital more for that reason.
Also the reason you mentioned (getting the PERFECT line you want). It's the sketching that bothers me too.
(Very heavy-handed and with digital art, it helps to have LAYERS and VERY light color of grey on a medium grey background).
I also have an issue with traditional inking as I am left-handed and have to deal with smudges (even with paper between).
But, I will say, lining a piece of art is the easier part for me in a traditional sense with Microns (LOVE so much and have no regrets).
I think it's mostly because I know which way the art flows/turns/what not and they dry very fast and look lovely on paper.
I find lining art on the computer a little more stressful and intimidating, I am not exactly sure why, maybe not used to tablet?
(It is newish for me and have used it only a few times out of anxiety of messing up even with undo button, etc).
I've been tempted to do an idea I've had in my mind for a while and maybe you might find it helpful, given if you have the stuff.
- Do sketches on my tablet (Huion Kamvas 20) & remove the dark grey layer + print so it's on white background (saves ink).
- Draw (pencil) over the sketch I printed with a bit heavier lines, scan it in/take a photo and draw OVER it + manipulate as needed.
- Print (2nd piece of paper) removing background and the drawing over it is still faded enough to see it to draw over it again.
By this point, 2 pieces of paper have been used and you have your final lined art, OR close to your final art.
- By printing a THIRD* time, you have line-art you know you like and then you can color in and be completed with traditional+digital.
- Or, you can have faded lines to TRACE over to get your hand used to traditional more even though it is a mix of both T&D.
- Final option: You can have your final art lined and COLORED in a digital media program (ex; I use CSP:EX // Clip Studio Paint:EX).
*You may not even need to have a third printing, but, the first two would help you see how far you've come/what you learned.
**This trick is something I have never seen, but, fairly sure someone else has thought of this method. But hey, less waste?!
(I consider this less wasteful as I know I would otherwise fill up a sketchbook or have tons of loose papers EVERYWHERE including trash-bin).
- Draw (pencil) over the sketch I printed with a bit heavier lines, scan it in/take a photo and draw OVER it + manipulate as needed.
- Print (2nd piece of paper) removing background and the drawing over it is still faded enough to see it to draw over it again.
By this point, 2 pieces of paper have been used and you have your final lined art, OR close to your final art.
- By printing a THIRD* time, you have line-art you know you like and then you can color in and be completed with traditional+digital.
- Or, you can have faded lines to TRACE over to get your hand used to traditional more even though it is a mix of both T&D.
- Final option: You can have your final art lined and COLORED in a digital media program (ex; I use CSP:EX // Clip Studio Paint:EX).
*You may not even need to have a third printing, but, the first two would help you see how far you've come/what you learned.
**This trick is something I have never seen, but, fairly sure someone else has thought of this method. But hey, less waste?!
(I consider this less wasteful as I know I would otherwise fill up a sketchbook or have tons of loose papers EVERYWHERE including trash-bin).
I also don't see any problem with getting references from other photos of poses/art online, but, not directly copy, obviously.
I also don't see any problem with tracing YOUR OWN ART to LEARN what your own style is, even if you manipulate it in a program.
I cannot express how much people try to gatekeep others from different ways of learning as we learn at our own pace.
Also, as artists, one person had to inspire another person for that person to inspire millions and that's powerful + beautiful.
@Alorrena:
This also goes without saying that it also works for tagging multiple users at once.
(PS, lovely seeing you around Alorrena, hope all is well for you lately, hope you have a lovely day ahead).
@Vegan: Good to know! Also, hi! It's good to see you too! Lately i've been quite well, considering. I hope your day is going well!
@Alorrena:
I am fairly sure it works that way at least, because, I've tagged multiple people before when replying. ^__^;
Glad to hear you are doing well lately. It's always nice to see you around when I least expect it. xD;
My day is going well. Took 1/2 of my medicine this morning and I got 30 minutes of cleaning done! :3
I am fairly sure it works that way at least, because, I've tagged multiple people before when replying. ^__^;
Glad to hear you are doing well lately. It's always nice to see you around when I least expect it. xD;
My day is going well. Took 1/2 of my medicine this morning and I got 30 minutes of cleaning done! :3
@Vegan: i think you're correct now that i think about it. Also, oh good! I'm glad to hear that!
@Alorrena:
ah! thank you! i didn't realise that, oops!!
@Vegan:
yes, feel free to send me your discord! it's always so exciting for me to hear how everyone's first dragon age journey is, plus it's been too long since i've got to gush about my faves :-)
i've been wanting to challenge myself to do more traditional art purely because of the fact that it does require you to have a certain sense of adventure and spontaneity, but it's super hard to get out of old habits. digital art and i have been very close for over a decade now, and i've been working with a graphic tablet since 2013? 2014? which means that i'm just too darn comfortable with it lol.
another reason for not delving into traditional mediums is that i'm simply a broke uni student with extremely limited dorm space for too many art supplies. definitely planning on delving into the world of painting with an actual brush after i grind out my degree and get a cushy job.
you know what, somehow during all of these years, i've forgotten that it's possible to print out your own art. the most mixing i've done is taking pictures of pencil sketches and then doing the rest digitally - i might have to try out your method one day! typing this also made me realise that i could just sketch on my tablet (i've also got a huion! love it so much) and then (very carefully) use it as a light box of sorts.
i completely agree with you about using references. personally, it's only when i properly learnt how to use them, that i started growing as an artist. i love making pinterest boards of neat stuff i find that either could be useful for when my brain doesn't know how to draw a thing or just looks neat/is inspirational.
plus, there's nothing wrong with learning from other artists. so much of my own art is a mix-and-match of techniques/styles that i saw other people do and thought "wow! that looks pretty! i wanna try that too!".
ah! thank you! i didn't realise that, oops!!
@Vegan:
yes, feel free to send me your discord! it's always so exciting for me to hear how everyone's first dragon age journey is, plus it's been too long since i've got to gush about my faves :-)
i've been wanting to challenge myself to do more traditional art purely because of the fact that it does require you to have a certain sense of adventure and spontaneity, but it's super hard to get out of old habits. digital art and i have been very close for over a decade now, and i've been working with a graphic tablet since 2013? 2014? which means that i'm just too darn comfortable with it lol.
another reason for not delving into traditional mediums is that i'm simply a broke uni student with extremely limited dorm space for too many art supplies. definitely planning on delving into the world of painting with an actual brush after i grind out my degree and get a cushy job.
you know what, somehow during all of these years, i've forgotten that it's possible to print out your own art. the most mixing i've done is taking pictures of pencil sketches and then doing the rest digitally - i might have to try out your method one day! typing this also made me realise that i could just sketch on my tablet (i've also got a huion! love it so much) and then (very carefully) use it as a light box of sorts.
i completely agree with you about using references. personally, it's only when i properly learnt how to use them, that i started growing as an artist. i love making pinterest boards of neat stuff i find that either could be useful for when my brain doesn't know how to draw a thing or just looks neat/is inspirational.
plus, there's nothing wrong with learning from other artists. so much of my own art is a mix-and-match of techniques/styles that i saw other people do and thought "wow! that looks pretty! i wanna try that too!".
@mothworth: no problem! :D
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Having you as a Voltie would be awesome.