Bluish

@bluishfeather.bsky.social

Not sad, just bluish. I like to make tickling art, fun stuff in general. Love to draw, have fun, just here for a good time. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bluishfeather?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

I think an important skill for artists to learn is how to simplify details for subjects that are small, or far away. Can’t just use a smaller pen size, or shrink a big drawing for it’ll just make the subject look muddy. Gotta know when to cut back on some details for the sake of readability.

Gina's shoulders were feeling stiff, so she asks Penny for a simple massage. She was happy to oblige, but knowing her tricky tendencies, Gina decided to sit backwards on the chair so that Penny could only focus on her back and shoulders. Surely this can't backfire, right?

Penny greets Kitty with her usual candor! Those updated drawings of Kitty and Penny weren’t for nothing! Just starting with something light and fun. Just easing back in. Kinda doing a little soft reboot, starting with Kitty and Penny, my two oldest OC’s.

Kitty is on her way to meetup with her best friend, Penny. When she arrives at the appointed time, she looks around to search for the redhead. But it doesn't take long, as Penny greets Kitty with her usual candor. She struggles to get away, but Penny clings on tight, as she tickles Kitty's exposed tummy! That's just her usual way of saying hello... it's a several-minute-long greeting.

If a tree has fallen asleep on the couch, has had her arms tied up and tickled, and no one is around to hear her laugh, does she make a sound? Won't know until there are noise complaints!

Lina's "updated" design is more of a refresh of her original look. Last time, I gave her a new jacket, but I decided to go back to a look more like how she was before, but more sporty. She also now sports a choker, and I gave her sneakers.

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Some of my instructors from university have unfortunately passed on. They were very good people, many of their lessons still stick with me. One in particular gave me the encouragement I never thought I needed to pursue my major in animation. I hope to make them proud someday.

Digital artists, have blue-light blocking glasses to protect your eyes from the screen. Take them off to evaluate your colors. Use a drawing glove. Helps your hand glide along the tablet, and prevents sweat and oils rubbing onto the surface. Get up and walk around often. Every 5-10 minutes.

Katie Croonenberghs Art@kamakru.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hey artists, let's share some helpful things in the community :) 🎨 What's one tip or trick you would give a new artist in your chosen medium? (Or just in general!)

This was made during the gold bikini trend of 2025. Serene caught wind of the gold bikinis, and wanted to try it out with her fellow Cherubs. Charity wasn’t too thrilled, but Prudence was all too eager. Of course wearing such risqué outfits call for divine punishment.

I don’t believe I introduced these characters here. Charity (pink)- the appointed leader Prudence (blue)- the clever one Serene (green)- the chillest one They’re the Cherub Trio, and Eden’s mentors. They perform angelic duties in cherub form, and like to cause mischief in their normal angel forms.

Some original designs of Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf I made a while back. And recently, I also did my own interpretation of Malon! Yes, it was because of the Ocarina remake. These designs would be for an original story that I may or may not do someday.

The Triforce Trio!
Princess Zelda of Hyrule: youngest and only daughter of the royal family.
General Ganondorf: commands Hyrule's army, and the royal guard.
Link: Works as a stable boy, caring and maintaining the horses of the royal family. Also an apprentice blacksmith.

Ganondorf is the general of Hyrule's army, and King of the Gerudos. He has sworn fealty to the King of Hyrule, and has led many campaigns defending Hyrule from enemy invaders, and hordes of monsters. For his efforts, he was made general of Hyrule's army, and intergrated his Gerudo warriors with Hyrule's soldiers.

Despite being the general, he always leads the charge in every battle, taking down waves of enemies, and making sure none of his soldiers perish.

He has gained the respect of the people of Hyrule, hailed as a hero, and has loyal followers within the army as well. They'd follow Ganondorf to hell and back.

For his design, I heavily referenced the royal guard armor from BotW and TotK. I also took some inspiration from One Piece, having Ganondorf wear his Gerudo robe over his shoulders, like how the Admirals do in One Piece. I even referenced DC characters, Vandal Savage, and Lex Luthor, specifically from the DCAU to get the vibe I wanted for my Ganondorf.

Should hint what kind of villain he will be, huh?I designed Link to be a child, like how he was in the first half of Ocarina, and in Windwaker. Honestly, i just really liked the size difference between him and Ganondorf, and wanted to capture it again. Like David and Goliath.

I also really liked his look in Tears of the Kingdom, with the hood down, and decided to incorpate that in my design. If they are to get rid of his hat in the next original Zelda game, at least keep the hood. I think it's just as cool.

The blacksmithing part of Link would be, if this were a game, utilized as a game mechanic that allows Link to create, maintain, or even reforge his weapons. Like turn his swords into spears, or claymores, etc. Just to keep the weapong swapping mechanic from BotW and TotK. However instead of just carrying around weapons, Link can change them whenever he's not in battle.

He could even reforge the Master Sword into other types of weapons, once he gets it.

That explains how he can change weapons, but why does he know how to fight? Being within the castle walls, Link is able to watch the soldiers train, watching and mirroring their training regiments whenever he had time to lean. Princess Zelda.

I heavily referenced the blue dress she had in A Link to the Past. It's basically the same, with minor changes. Skirt is shorter now, and I used her shoe design she had in Smash Ultimate. The ponytail design she had in Echoes of Wisdom, I really liked it, and wanted to use that for mine as well. I think it makes her look more playful, and adventurous.

Appropriate since I would like Zelda to be the traveling companion for Link in this adventure. She'd have befriended him after meeting him at the stables, and would often shirk her princess duties to hang out with him. Akin to how Zelda was in Skyward Sword. She can afford to skip out on lessons since she is a prodigy with her magic powers.I also decided to draw Malon as well! Yes, because of the Ocarina remake. Granted I was already planning on doing my own version, just that the remake announcement expedited it.

Malon is the youngest worker at Lon Lon Ranch, at least she considers herself a worker. She's the daughter of the owner, Talon, and Link treats and sees her as if she were his little sister. She in turn treats Link like a big brother, making sure he wakes up on time for work every day.

I played with the fan theory that Malon's mom is a Gerudo. Apprently in Ocarina, if you visit Talon with a Gerudo mask, he says that the mask reminded him of his wife. I'm unsure if that line is used for other masks, but I liked it enough to still incorporate it in my design. It at least explains her red hair. But I gave her the golden eyes of a Gerudo, and the patchwork on her apron is Gerudo fabric.

She also sports a tan, and freckles, to show that she works outside in the sun a lot.

Really hoping the Ocarina of Time remake makes Link expressive. The last game where Link was expressive was Skyward Sword, and remains my favorite for that reason. You could really tell how he was feeling based on his facial and body animations alone, despite being silent. I love Skyward Sword.

I personally lose a little respect for artists I find tracing over 3D models. It’s good for practicing, but not good to use as a cutch for original pieces. It’s meant to be used as visual reference to aid in drawings, not to be traced. Pics often come off very stiff and rigid when tracing models.

Gina's shoulders were feeling stiff, so she asks Penny for a simple massage. She was happy to oblige, but knowing her tricky tendencies, Gina decided to sit backwards on the chair so that Penny could only focus on her back and shoulders. Surely this can't backfire, right?

It's Gina's turn for an update! Not much of a big change, just some added buttons to her sweater. They serve a very useful purpose. She now sports leg warmers. I thought it would look cute on her! Before you ask, no she does not have pants on. I also made her hair more yellow.

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Penny greets Kitty with her usual candor! Those updated drawings of Kitty and Penny weren’t for nothing! Just starting with something light and fun. Just easing back in. Kinda doing a little soft reboot, starting with Kitty and Penny, my two oldest OC’s.

Kitty is on her way to meetup with her best friend, Penny. When she arrives at the appointed time, she looks around to search for the redhead. But it doesn't take long, as Penny greets Kitty with her usual candor. She struggles to get away, but Penny clings on tight, as she tickles Kitty's exposed tummy! That's just her usual way of saying hello... it's a several-minute-long greeting.