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I used to have this same problem when I was much younger. Then the chronic pain appeared and I had to learn how to take breaks. Exercise is a really good way to take breaks because it's also beneficial. Walking is a good way to get your body moving but it also can help you think. I get some of my …

Jan 7, '22

What did Tumblr have that Twitter doesn’t?

People have already mentioned many of the things I enjoy about Tumblr, so I'll try not to repeat them. Definitely though, one of the best things about Tumblr is how easy it is to control the content I see on my dashboard. I can just follow blogs that post things I enjoy, like for example architect…

Jan 5, '22

What is your story really about

So, we all have a story that's about something we write into the synopsis. Whether it's dinosaurs, aliens, apocalypse, teenagers in love or whatever else the surface level shows, there is always something else beneath the plot. There are themes and motives and sometimes even hidden agendas that we, …

Jan 2, '22

What did everyone get for this Christmas?

This year I got an amazingly thoughtful gift I never expected... So, because of reasons I'm not really talking with my mother anymore and I haven't been "home" in years. This year my brother had visited her and managed to sneak out a small, mushroom shaped lamp from my childhood that I loved dearl…

Dec 27, '21

The fate of Smackjeeves... repeated?

Now, some of you may remember (I hope) that Smackjeeves was once a very popular online comic hosting site with a forum and a lively community. They they got bought by a bigger comic site. They rebuild the entire site, closed the forums and brought in a whole bunch of comics published by their new …

Dec 23, '21

Share your 2021 Christmas art

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I made a holiday greeting card featuring a couple of my characters... Though, I admit I was mostly excited to draw a beautiful wintery scene. [image]

Dec 11, '21

The Best And Worst Thing You've Ever Tasted (THING! Not specifically food...)

Oh my Bounty! I love these! They are my absolute favourite chocolate bar. I love coconut in pretty much all things. There used to be a small store in my hometown that sold like tiny sweet coconut cubes that were just the best. I used to buy a bag of them for a treat. Unfortunately, I've recently d…

Dec 10, '21

The Best And Worst Thing You've Ever Tasted (THING! Not specifically food...)

Honestly, I'm not sure if that's how I'd describe it. For me coriander has a dull and disturbing taste for sure but difficult to describe. It kinda makes all food taste like it's starting to go bad. I am aware that for some people it tastes like soap because of genetics, but I haven't had problems w…

Dec 10, '21

The Best And Worst Thing You've Ever Tasted (THING! Not specifically food...)

I feel like I keep finding new flavours I love and hate constantly, so it's hard to pick only a few but I'll try... One of the best things I've ever eaten was my grandmother's homemade karelian stew. We had it every Christmas and it was just so full of flavour. The beef wasn't even the best part b…

Dec 5, '21

Soooo, Not Killing The Forum Huh?

The fact that a lot of people have complained about struggling to log into the forums right now seems really suspicious to me... It's probably a coincidence but you never know. ಠ_ಠ

Nov 30, '21

How do you make characters look older?

There are some really good tips here already! Here's a few I keep in mind when trying to draw characters of different ages: Skin starts to sag as people get older. This means that older people will have their skin more loosely on their bones. This is not just for the face but the body as well. Fo…

Nov 27, '21

Any tips for solo creators juggling comics alongside uni/work?

1st year master student at university here, hoping to help with my own experiences of balancing comics and uni! Here's some tips and tricks I've learned over the years: Efficiency comes with practise This one is a difficult one but everyone has their own way of doing things. The best way to get fa…

Nov 27, '21

How Often Do You Use Reference Images?

I use references occasionally, though much less these days than when I started my comic. Drawing certain things becomes easier the more you do it, so the need for references drops. However when new things are introduced references become needed again. For me, pose references have been the most nee…

Oct 31, '21

What do you watch/read on Halloween? 🎃

I'm watching the Cowboy Bebop movie, since it has Halloween themes in it. It's been a while since I saw it, so I thought now's a good time! I was thinking of also re-watching The Thing if I have more time before I get too sleepy. Though, I think it might be more sensible to watch something lighter…

Oct 30, '21

Post the Latest Thing You Drew

[image] I've been drawing emotion sketches of my comic characters lately.

Oct 17, '21

Ever Gotten Your Stuff Stolen?

I made a couple of outfit memes on Tumblr a few years back and they keep getting stolen. I designed and drew the outfits myself, which was no small effort, so it really bothers me that people keep treating them like they're just a free resource. I think it's the same thing with any drawn meme or a s…

Sep 12, '21

Where are all the Sci-Fi fans at?

Sci-fi creators and fans do exists, even here at Tapas! Science fiction may not be at the height of its popularity at the moment but that doesn't mean it's not there, you may just have to dig a little deeper. I think at the moment there's definitely a fantasy boom happening and that is reflected i…

Aug 25, '21

Rate Your Character; Brave -> Coward / Genius -> Idiot

[Sheet Included]

[image] The temptation to put them all in the idiot-category was high because I feel like not a single one of them makes good decisions most of the time. :'D

Jul 10, '21

[daydreaming] You are now a rich author, tell us an extravagant thing you'd do with your money

First of all I'd deal with current finacial issues, like my student loans and the student loans of my siblings. Then I'd... - Buy a house. Something not too small, not too big but with a lovely yard. Hopefully somewhere near a forest or a lake, where it would be calm and peaceful. - Buy the Ball C…

Jul 10, '21

What Are You Listening To Right Now?

I totally understand and I think sometimes albums require a specific space of mind to really hit. Sometimes I've really wanted to like an album but it wasn't the right time or the right place for it. If Eat the Elephant had been released 10 years ago I'm not sure at all I would've liked it this much…

Jul 10, '21

What Are You Listening To Right Now?

To be fair, the very first time I listened to it back when it was released it felt weird. The sound was different from the previous albums but then slowly it grew on me. I think what really hit me is the fact that this album seems to have a message and a purpose to it, which I think shines through r…

Jul 7, '21

What Are You Listening To Right Now?

I've had A Perfect Circle's Eat the Elephant album on repeat for a few days now. It's just such a great album.

Jul 5, '21

Do you ever feel like your art style is just unimpressive...?

I think this is a problem that haunts many artists despite their style. I'm the type that tries to go for a detailed, full coloured and shaded comic pages and I thought for a long time that my style was a good selling point. However recently I did my minor subject in comics in my university, and t…

Jul 3, '21

Why did you stop reading a comic/story?

I know working on online comics is slow work, so I try to give comics a chance to prove themselves in the long run but sometimes it's just better to drop it. Usually it's because... Too much infodumbing. Like others have mentioned, it is not the best way to show information to the readers. I can…

Jul 2, '21

What unnecessary details you obsess over when making your comic?

I am an absolute sucker for details, which is probably why I am embarrasingly slow at planning and drawing my comic. I really enjoy paying attention to things like the poses and the outfits, not to mention the backgrounds. Most importantly though, I hide a lot of foreshadowing or tiny hints in the…

Mar 9, '21

Does anyone else miss the tone of old disney sometimes?

I do miss the old tone of Disney! I feel like the new way the characters speak becomes especially clear when I listen to the Finnish dubs. The old Finnish Disney dubs sound great, sometimes I even prefer them to the original ones, but the new ones really bother me. They speak like teenagers from a s…

Feb 17, '21

Do you ever make MEMES with your characters? POST YOUR BEST MEMES HERE!

[image][image][image] I made these while I was avoiding doing any actual proper work. Time well spent...

Feb 15, '21

Valentines Day Art Share?

[image] I made this sketchy sketch for Valentine's Day! In Finland Valentine's Day is about friendship more than romantic love, so I wanted to draw something that was about love in general.

Dec 28, '20

Counterarguments for speed

No need to apologise, your English is great! I completely understand that the industry requires efficiency and a fast pace and I respect artists who can do it. It is a job after all and with every job there are expectations. I absolutely do not judge people who work fast and update often, I j…

Dec 28, '20

Counterarguments for speed