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[Cheeseburger Picnic]

Her anatomy is shit, and I don't mean "intentionally weird as an artistic choice," I mean flat-out bad. It looks like she just wings it and goes straight to lineart without sketching, which is the kind of method that only works if you're a really seasoned artist. Otherwise, you're going to end up with a piece of art that looks like a fourth grader drew it.

That's the thing, you have to really have your technical skills down to be able to draw intentionally "bad" anatomy as an artistic choice. Picasso had to be able to do this:


To get to this:

 

[sperginity]

Could any of you guys that just draw casually be happy with such constrictions?

I had different constrictions but was totally stuck on a similarly narrow subject matter for years at a time. I know there are people who can draw anything, but I think it's more typical to get obsessed with 1-3 things and draw them all the time until you get obsessed with something new.


I kinda like her stuff too, especially the one with the flowers growing out of the skirt.

 

[Tiny Clanger]

I understand the constant repetition of a theme, I think that's normal. But to me, there's a difference between revisiting a theme over and over to knocking out endless near-identical, self-referential complete pieces, never changing even the medium or colour palette. I'd have more respect for her precious "art" if, instead of barely veiled begging for more markers, she'd try something else - those cheap brush pens you can fill with anything; even Ackerman pump pens if she just has to have the named version. She doesn't HAVE to use Copics but that's part of her tortured, thwarted schtick, if she can't get the pens...oh noes!!! Her muse is stilled, it's tragic! How many people here just stick a pen/brush into their coffee if that's the nearest available thing?

It's subjective, I'm not knocking anyone that likes her stuff; the impetus behind something we like is irrelevant. I just get the feeling she's more into being a tortured artist and the art is secondary, just like Amber is in thrall to the idea of being "a wrider" rather than actually writing.

 

[Polexia Aphrodisia]

I just get the feeling she's more into being a tortured artist and the art is secondary, just like Amber is in thrall to the idea of being "a wrider" rather than actually writing.

You can justify not having a real job if "I'm making money off of my art and living my dream as an artist".

Even if your art is just doodles with improperly used marker featuring a really overused and cliche theme.

 

[commandersalamander]

I just get the feeling she's more into being a tortured artist and the art is secondary, just like Amber is in thrall to the idea of being "a wrider" rather than actually writing.

I agree. I think I'm sympathetic towards Luna because she's not bad for an amateur (then again I know nothing about art and my technical skill level is on par with maria/crappybeautydummy.) I like her style, and I think she has potential. The thing is that her pieces are just lavish, frivolous doodles more than anything. If she was more serious about art rather than adopting the persona of an artist, I think she could do decently. She's wasting away on heroin and not developing new techniques or improving her current skill. She seems happy to stay in her comfort zone rather than push herself and branch out. It's sad.

As for Hamber, you could have her read "The Elements of Style" and encourage her to enroll in different types of writing classes and she would still suck. It kind of infuriates me when people think writing is easy. It's not. It takes intelligence and skill, which is something Hamber will never have, regardless of practice and training.

 

[Tiny Clanger]

As for Hamber, you could have her read "The Elements of Style" and encourage her to enroll in different types of writing classes and she would still suck. It kind of infuriates me when people think writing is easy. It's not. It takes intelligence and skill, which is something Hamber will never have, regardless of practice and training.

She'd think it was a book about clothes. Then complain it doesn't have a section for elephants.

 

[theriddler3]

I understand the constant repetition of a theme, I think that's normal. But to me, there's a difference between revisiting a theme over and over to knocking out endless near-identical, self-referential complete pieces, never changing even the medium or colour palette. I'd have more respect for her precious "art" if, instead of barely veiled begging for more markers, she'd try something else - those cheap brush pens you can fill with anything; even Ackerman pump pens if she just has to have the named version. She doesn't HAVE to use Copics but that's part of her tortured, thwarted schtick, if she can't get the pens...oh noes!!! Her muse is stilled, it's tragic! How many people here just stick a pen/brush into their coffee if that's the nearest available thing?

It's subjective, I'm not knocking anyone that likes her stuff; the impetus behind something we like is irrelevant. I just get the feeling she's more into being a tortured artist and the art is secondary, just like Amber is in thrall to the idea of being "a wrider" rather than actually writing.

I think she uses her art as DBT-type journaling, but effectively uses it for the dead opposite of why DBT incorporates journaling. It seems like she uses it to journal her moods, but she makes it into this fantastical ~~~saD gIrl~~~ drawing-journaling, then asks for validation for her mood/appearance/skill drawings on Instagram. No introspection, just more validation fishing. And, of course, she sells these doodles which also defeats the purpose of journaling.

Just a thought since her drawings mention DBT sometimes, almost always show meds, talk about moods, talk about feelings, etc. She never recreates mirror selfies- it's always snapshots of her ~~~DiRE SadnESS~~~ which just strikes me as very DBT/BPD-type art.


edit: before you fuckers come after me for mentioning BPD or DBT, she has specifically stated she has been diagnosed with BPD and has attended at least a few DBT sessions.

 

[cactus]

edit: before you fuckers come after me for mentioning BPD or DBT, she has specifically stated she has been diagnosed with BPD and has attended at least a few DBT sessions.

It's been stated earlier in the thread, why bother covering your ass?

Has Luna said what kind of paper she uses for her "art?" Because another thing I remember about Copics is that if you use really absorbent paper, the markers will run out of ink faster. Also interested in seeing the backsides of the paper to see how bad the bleed is.

 

[Man vs persistent rat]

Has Luna said what kind of paper she uses for her "art?" Because another thing I remember about Copics is that if you use really absorbent paper, the markers will run out of ink faster. Also interested in seeing the backsides of the paper to see how bad the bleed is.

She uses cheapo stationary store sketchbooks I think, John's screencaps show that she seems to prioritise the seepage not marking the next page and nothing more - she might put a piece of paper in between pages as she draws, as it's pretty bad:

https://kiwifarms.net/attachments/4-10-png.479292/

 

[Pimpkin Pumpkin]

I tried copying her style and now I’d like to claim my easy $50.

Also, I legit have no idea how she gets the ink so streaky. For science, I used Copics on the cheapest shit paper I could find and, yeah, not perfect but nothing like how she gets it. Does she stab the paper with them?

 

[Polexia Aphrodisia]

I tried copying her style and now I’d like to claim my easy $50.

Also, I legit have no idea how she gets the ink so streaky. For science, I used Copics on the cheapest shit paper I could find and, yeah, not perfect but nothing like how she gets it. Does she stab the paper with them?

Yours looks way better. Well-done!
It's still sketchy-style but your use of the markers makes it look 100x more professional. I'd buy that this was a protagonist of an adult cartoon series.

 

[cactus]

I tried copying her style and now I’d like to claim my easy $50.

Also, I legit have no idea how she gets the ink so streaky. For science, I used Copics on the cheapest shit paper I could find and, yeah, not perfect but nothing like how she gets it. Does she stab the paper with them?

Yours is actually an improvement, it looks tighter and well put together. I bet Loony's look streaky because the ink is low.

 

[NomiMalone]

What? An actual attempt at drawing a nose? Was she sober when she scribbled this one, or had she downed one Xanbar too many and forgot to use the terrible Tumblr nose styling? It seems so out of place compared to the rest of her portfolio.

I'm no artist, but I feel this one captures her essence down to the grime on the back of her fingers and hand. Plus, it's one of the rare pieces that doesn't have a marker-destroying background fill.

 

[John Webster]

This week has brought many updates, with several instances of repetitive begging and selling of her doodles as she reposted other images she felt warranted the praise and attention she deserves.
Day by day her wretched, miserable existence continues on, without hope, no form of privilege whatsoever, and all constant suffering writhing in the shade of illnesses too horrid to mention.

She put an unsuccessful drawing up for sale.

Spoiler: For cheap.

Her weak nerves cannot withstand her other greatest enemy: The Anxiety™.

Spoiler

The sheer panic assaulting her poor, waif-like body waned enough for a selfie.

Spoiler

Engaging in another favourite past time, Luna compared photos of herself and reminisced.

Spoiler

She clung to the remaining ~10% of her stained, mouldy hoard.

Spoiler

She expressed hope for a plan she immediately justified.

Spoiler: Because she lives with an illness too severe to bear without adding to her stash of pills.

She made a new Tumblr blog. https://rotten2thecore1996.tumblr.com

Spoiler

She spent time on a very important project.

Spoiler

She banged out another quality piece of work.

Spoiler

Smokey made an appearance.

Spoiler

She shared old aesthetic favourites.

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She set another carefully chosen piece for sale.

Spoiler

Luna's BPD : Twisted interpretation of Daniel Johnston's frog.

Spoiler: Evocative.

She cranked out another doodle.

Spoiler

Another drawings for sale video

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After drawing bloodied, scruffy characters bearing an uncanny resemblance to herself, it was time for another batch of selfies.

Spoiler

Just one day later, Luna re-posted a doodle.

Spoiler: With almost the same caption.

She scoured her other drawings for potential candidates for sale.

Spoiler: Comics, this time.

She teased her followers but quickly followed up with the completed goods.

Spoiler

Spoiler

The Sadness defeated The Anxiousness.

Spoiler: As always. C'est la vie.

She sold a drawing.

Spoiler

Animal Crossing reentered her interests.

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Feeling inspired, Luna stuck out her clavicles for another set of photographs.

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Another 'art4sale' type post from our homeless angel baby.

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She advertised her new blog.

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She slopped mascara across her dead fish eyes and posed in a negligee she miraculously did not lose along with 90% of her crusty hoard.

Spoiler

She had a good day.

Spoiler: Sort of.

Today's art: The 3 Faces of Angst.

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Tumblr updates from her new URL https://rotten2thecore1996.tumblr.com

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Bonus GIFs.

http://archive.is/T2k87
http://archive.is/bsRgy

 

[Pimpkin Pumpkin]

Is Smokey a really old cat, or is he just looked after as well as the rest of her belongings? Poor thing looks unkempt to say the least.

Also, not sure why I lol’d so hard about the “I’ll do it myself” pic and how the vibrator is pointed somewhere nearer the bellybutton than the clit.

 

[theriddler3]

Spoiler: teen Luna

How did Luna go from age-appropriate-looking girl to mid-30s-looking tumblr edgelord to late-20s-looking Nirvana/Melanie Martinez druggie aesthetic? And she's only 22 years old right now.

 

[Flareon]

I love how she advocates for safe benzo usage, but shamelessly posts "aesthetic" photos of her illegal xanax stash. Idk if she's in denial about abusing them or is really that dense.
Also lmao @ "rapid weight loss", bitch where??

 

[TL 611]

Is Smokey a really old cat, or is he just looked after as well as the rest of her belongings? Poor thing looks unkempt to say the least.

Also, not sure why I lol’d so hard about the “I’ll do it myself” pic and how the vibrator is pointed somewhere nearer the bellybutton than the clit.

I think smokey is like 17, he's old as fuck. Both of her cats are in their teens.

Spoiler: teen Luna

How did Luna go from age-appropriate-looking girl to mid-30s-looking tumblr edgelord to late-20s-looking Nirvana/Melanie Martinez druggie aesthetic? And she's only 22 years old right now.

P sure teen Luna "borrowed" her friends clothes and copied their style a lot. She pretty much wore Tais skin style-wise, then when she got with Lurch and his edgy NIN/Nirvana tattoos she adopted the courtney love style, mixed with random shit she stole from tumblr because she has no identity.

I love how she advocates for safe benzo usage, but shamelessly posts "aesthetic" photos of her illegal xanax stash. Idk if she's in denial about abusing them or is really that dense

I blame tumblr for this. They cry YOUR MENTAL ILLNESS IS VALID TAKE YOUR MEDS constantly, despite the fact that half of the people with "anxiety" on tumblr are just junkies using benzos recreationally.

 

[cactus]

I love how she somehow had rapid weight loss and claims her clothes don't fit, but she's as well fed as ever and those clothes fit either well or snugly.

I also love the art where she wants to be okay but needs her druggie and sad girl aesthetic for a handful of asspats. And lol that be nice to drug users shirt, how about no because they're scum?

 

[Pimpkin Pumpkin]

I also love the art where she wants to be okay but needs her druggie and sad girl aesthetic for a handful of asspats.

This. One of her shit doodles literally contained the phrase “use your DBT skills”. I guess technically her artwork could count as a DBT skill, but apart from that, there’s no evidence that she’s trying anything to get better.