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I'm not dead, just drowning in work. Here's a preview of updated OC portraits I'm working on!

TOP ROW: Mavis, Cosmo, Sebastian
BOTTOM ROW: Pern, Dune, Ana

I accidentally made Mavis a little too bodacious in her fem form, LOL. But it's alright. I'm committing to it.

#sketchbook #ocs
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Dropping my guilty pleasure yumeship here because I am SOOOO TIRED of not enjoying myself to the fullest with fandom content oh my GOD. I've loved Jumba since I was a kid dude, let me have this. I've always found him mega interesting and funny, and with the (horrible) live-action remake, I've been more motivated to draw him in a better light. So guess what!! He watches Mavis play Elden Ring!! COZY GAMING SESSIONS!!

AND ANYONE WHO DOESN'T LIKE THAT CAN SUCK MY NUUUUTS

#sketchbook #doodle #ocxcanon #yumeship #fanart #mavis #jumba #mamba
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Pern, my beloved. Ooouuuu. I wanted to draw his hair down... ♥

#sketchbook #ocs #pern #consorts
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I've spent the last 3 days coding. My sleep schedule got dangerously close to being reversed.

Before I go to bed I just want to say it's not fair that my fictional husbands aren't real.

#personal #BRO WHY DO I DO THIS TO MYSELF
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I feel like I need to be transparent with my community, my followers, my friends, and anyone who follows my content - so I'm going to tell EVERYONE in advance before I enact this decision entirely. I've announced this in my Discord, but I will be sharing this here as well.

Let's talk about the recent news about payment processors and censorship, and why that affects us, and in the end, people like me. In fact, all of your queer friends, and even non-marginalized creatives could possibly suffer from this and be affected like this.

If you are not aware, a very brief summary: An Australian hate group known as Collective Shout reached out to payment processors, targeting distributors including Steam and Itch.io to ban NSFW content. Following this, many SFW/all-ages games that were labeled "LGBT" or "queer" were de-indexed and payments have been denied to a large number of developers on Itch.io. A number of these games were de-listed from Steam as well, affecting their developers. This affected both 18+ creators, and SFW queer creators/game devs caught in the crossfire.

The right-wing playbook is very blatant here. Their goal is to criminalize the existence of queer people, erotic content, and other things in art and creativity that make us human. This is fascism, bottom line.

Sex and sexuality are normal, and part of many people's adult experience. Some people are not into sex at all. Some people are even repulsed by sex, and that's okay! Sex, kinks, and the like are nothing to be ashamed of if you do like them or participate in them. Consuming erotic content is also not shameful and does not make you "dirty" or "impure"; such mindsets are Christo-fascist white supremacist views that are necessary to unpack. You can value consent, respect, and safety, all while engaging with kinks, sex, or erotic content/media.

And yes, asexual and aromantic people, regardless how they feel about sex, are affected by matters like this too. They are queer. Why do I say this? Because, in the state's eyes, ANYONE who isn't cis, white, and heterosexual is the enemy. We are not their constructed definition of "normal." But "normal" shouldn't be white, cis, heterosexual, and thin. Humans are so diverse and varied, there really IS no "normal."

I will not bend to censorship. I will be moving my adult content and artwork to my main account on BlueSky. I will keep NSFW content labeled and separated otherwise, but I am done being held back and being afraid about it. Allowing myself to be open and unashamed about this is an act of resistance to me.

Please don't worry - my adult content won't be appearing on this website.

I have a separate domain and will be making a completely separate website for that.

IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE NSFW CONTENT ON BLUESKY, MAKE USE OF THE MUTE SYSTEM. I recommend muting the following terms/tags and settings:

  • Turn on your adult content filter in your Moderation Settings. Set Adult Content and any other topics to "hide" if you do not want to see it at all. "Warn" gives the option to show it, with a clear and clickable/tappable content warning. I always label adult content. Consent is super important to me, and I don't want to make anyone uncomfortable.
  • Mute #nsfw. This is the tag NSFW artists on BlueSky primarily use. I also tag #nsfwart, and any specific subject matter if needed. Seriously, mute out anything that you do not like or will make you uncomfortable! The beauty in being online is curating your experience. It is MUCH easier to block + mute terms so you do not see things you don't like!
  • If you do end up seeing things you don't like, it's okay to mute/unfollow/block. But exercise good etiquette online (and self-control!) and do not make comments to people about their content. It is okay to dislike something or be grossed out, but the mature way to handle it is muting/blocking, not harassing others.
  • I will never post content that is considered "problematic" in nature, so please rest easy that any content that has triggering topics will be properly labelled, with warnings, and context. I don't judge people who use fiction to cope with their traumas and experiences, because I do not live their experience; and frankly, that's not my business. But that's not the route I go when expressing myself, for clarity's sake.

Thank you for listening. I may talk about this further, but this is how I feel for now.

Remember, fascism is the enemy. Censorship is part of fascism. We went through this before, the pendulum WILL swing back... And hopefully we will never have to deal with this again.

Organize and resist here: VoidDebris on BlueSky's post has contact information, instructions, and even a template to use when contacting payment processors. We outnumber those who want us gone HEAVILY, so it's time to band together and fight back to create positive change.

#personal #announcements
@mavisdeluna

This month was not a fun or easy one.

I hate to admit it, but with one specific thing... I got humbled. I got humbled hard.

I've learned that sometimes lessons like that in life are necessary. They're a message from the universe, meant for you specifically. This one was definitely meant for me. I won't get into the specifics, but I'm realizing I may have needed it.

But learning the lesson SUCKS. Confidence feels like a total illusion. You think you have all your eggs in one basket, your ducks in a row... You're certain, you're so sure! And then... boom. That blows up in your face. That was me.

Sometimes I wonder why I even bother trying.

So... I won't. I'll just keep doing my own thing, and doing what I know is my best.

There's no space for disappointment or heartbreak if you don't make any.

#personal #progress? #i don't think so #big sigh #vent
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Negativity to Abundance + Prosperity Spell + Optional Protection

Every time a bitch can't keep your name out of their mouth, take it and benefit from it instead.

Supplies and ingredients needed:

  • 1 Black candle
  • 1 White candle
  • 1 Green candle
  • Lighter or matches to light candles
  • Incense or cleansing herbs
  • House Key/Other Key (Optional)
  • Ground Cinnamon (Optional)

Chime candles (4in/10cm tall) will work best for this spell.

The point of this spell is to take negative energy, convert it to pure energy, and use it for yourself. In the process, you'll be setting up a ward to prevent more people from messing with you and your energy. I recommend refreshing the ward weekly. The cinnamon method is also something you can do monthly on the first of the month to invite abundance into your home.

Don't forget to cleanse your space in general with incense and check wards before doing any spells. Protection is your best friend in the craft.

Instructions:

  1. Hold the black candle in your hands. Close your eyes and think of ALL the negative feelings you get when that bitch can't keep your name out of their mouth. Breathe it in. Don't think about hexing or punishing the other person- you just want to take the energy and emotion from feeling wronged or slighted. Breathe in as deep as you can while doing this.
  2. Breathe it all out onto the black candle. Externalize that negative energy and transfer it onto the black candle. Put it down in the holder/etc. and light the flame. Let the candle burn down halfway. If you still feel like you're angry or need to release more, keep doing it. If the anger doesn't go away, channel the anger/emotions into the power of the spell and intent behind it.
  3. Take the white candle and light it with the flame of the black candle. Put it in its holder. Let the white candle burn down halfway.
  4. Take the green candle and light it with the flame of the white candle. Let the other two candles burn down all the way, and let the green candle burn down all the way.

Optional Steps:

  1. Swirl your key in the smoke of your incense and the smoke of the white and green candles. Point the key toward every opening in your house, such as any doors and windows. Make a locking motion with the key in your hand. Say this every time you do it: "Nothing shall tarnish the sanctity and safety of my home." You can change this phrase to whatever you want, including "Bad energy/people can fuck off."
  2. Pour the ground cinnamon into the palm of your hand; it doesn't matter which one, personal beliefs can apply. Many people go with the left hand being the "receiving" hand, so you can pour it in your left hand to receive abundance in return. Go outside. Blow the cinnamon on your front door. (Closed, so it doesn't get inside your home)
  3. Wash your hands thoroughly afterward, so you don't get cinnamon in your eyes like I did that one time.

This spell will backfire and not work for bigots.

#personal #witchcraft #spells #book of shadows
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I'm dying in this heat but I doodled Sebastian because Blizzard stole my OC and I decided to be funny and use the horn shape and cowlick for Sebastian's design. 10/10

anyways im OBSESSED with the cowlick I may keep the hairstyle at least. I still wanna mess with the horns.

#sketchbook #doodle #ocs #sebastian
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Sketch of my pookies... Not done yet BUT I drew Pern and Mavis together because I just wanted them to be together and happy for once... AAAA

Pern, my beloved. he looks so good here. I drew this on stream tonight, but now I'm gonna go pass out~

#sketchbook #wip #ocs #yumejoshi #mavis #pern #consorts
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We've been trying to farm Invincible in Icecrown Citadel. Doing this raid over and over drives you bonkers so we HAD to make it more fun somehow AKLSLAKDLAKD LMFAOOO

#gaming #friends #world of warcraft
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I'm back, by unpopular demand!! /joke

Anyways, after being hospitalized, literally ever since then, I have been trying to get my shit together and bounce back. It... is not going the greatest, but today marked a day of progress, for good reason. Yesterday, my husband and I sat down and we decided to work on an activity together: Carving out our daily routines and splitting the chores evenly. It was productive, and fun! (We used Crayola markers) And I got a lot done.

I want to write my routine down here to share it, just in case anyone else like me (Autistic/ADHD out the wazoo) wants a template or ideas to bounce off of.

    MORNING: 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  1. Wake up between 9:00AM and 10:00AM
  2. Make Bed
  3. Check and clean bedroom - Pick up things off the floor, throw out any trash.
  4. Eat Breakfast - When all else fails, use the electric kettle for some cup ramen.
  5. Brush Teeth
  6. Feed Rei and clean his litter box
  7. Take a Shower - Includes drying/styling my hair and basic skincare.
    AFTERNOON: 12:00PM to 6:00PM
  1. Eat Lunch - As needed. I get hungry at weird times.
  2. Work on Commissions - Minimum 1-2 WIP sketches or 1 completed piece.
  3. Work on personal/Patreon art - Minimum 1 WIP sketch with timelapse.
  4. Film Vlog - Optional, assuming there is time and energy!
  5. Work on Website - Also optional. Sometimes I just browse for inspo. That counts.
  6. Check Finances - Because it never hurts to keep an eye on your bank account.
    EVENING / NIGHT: 6:00PM to 12:00AM
  1. Clean Desk - Remove any trash or items that shouldn't be there.
  2. Play with Rei - Kitty deserves love and attention, too!
  3. Play games with friends
  4. Spend time with Varrick - Varrick is my husband, and I value our cuddle time. ♥
  5. Go to bed at 12:00AM (2:00AM latest)
#personal #progress
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I HAVE SO MANY FEELINGS!!! (positive)

WARNING: DELTARUNE CHAPTER 3 & 4 SPOILERS I not only knew from frame 1 that Rouxls was a canon bisexual disaster, BUT POLYAMOROUS TOO?? OH MY GOD? Sheesh, thank you, Toby Fox. Sorry that I'm obsessed with this man you made, but I love him. I ABSOLUTELY WON PRIDE MONTH.
#sketchbook #fanart #ocs #ocxcanon #yumejoshi
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Hey, so the live-action Lilo and Stitch is atrocious. Removes the queer-coding of an important character, completely removes the core part of the story, fucks up ALL its characters - the list goes on. I am especially mad with how Jumba and Pleakley were handled, considering they are my childhood favorites of all time.

I am stealing them and putting them into Moon Palace lore. I don't care, full cringe on main. I was already ready. Have this doodle from 2023 that never left my folders.

Expect more of them. I'm making it my main mission to portray these two better than any company executive could.

(Like, I can't wrap my head around it. Did they think that fans since 2002 would NOT come for Disney's neck over this???)

#sketchbook #fanart #girl what the FUCK
@mavisdeluna

The last two months have kind of sucked for me, here's why (in order):

  1. Got sick after Easter. It messed up my sleep schedule - it felt impossible to fix.
  2. I battled that backwards sleep schedule for over a month.
  3. I got sick AGAIN, so bad that I had to go to the hospital.
  4. Hospital was NOT a fun experience and I had to change my diet for my health.
  5. Ironically, this fixed my sleep schedule. I am now having the opposite problem: I am running on Nursing Home Hours™ and now am going to bed and waking up TOO early for my liking. (WHY AM I FALLING ASLEEP AROUND 8PM BE SO FOR REAL)
  6. I CAN'T DRINK PINK LEMONADE ANYMORE??????? I have GERD. It's so acidic it literally hurts to drink.

Add this with I'm behind on work, and you have a mess! I AM recovering, but oh my god. A bitch needs a break. That's why I haven't been myself. My social battery has also been nonexistent.

... I'll be okay though. I promise lmao

#personal #OOF moment
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Some pals gave me advice to avoid burnout and one major thing that's gonna stick with me is going into "crayon mode," where I just draw and do not care about polish or accuracy. So I doodled Mavis with his sword! (Masc form)

"crayon mode" is exactly why I made this page, to be honest; things I put here won't be put in my main gallery, but I do want to share them. this is the perfect lil page for that.

#sketchbook #ocs #mavis
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I designed Pern on a whim and wanted to draw character interactions, as a way to push myself (and draw characters interacting again) and to also flesh out characters a bit. I like to explore dynamics, what they would say or do, etc...

...unfortunately Pern is a bit of a dick at first, lmao.

#sketchbook #ocs #cosmo #pern
@mavisdeluna

I discovered that I can code on Neocities on my iPad, so even during work hours, I can chip away at the work I want to get done here. Yay! That's wonderful news to me, but not the point of this blog post. One: I just really like the idea of making my own blogs, and being able to talk in my own space unfiltered. Two: I like reading my own posts from the past to see how far I've come.

Back to the point: I realized that I haven't really set any goals for this year. Since we're still in January (even if it is almost the end of the month), I figured I would at least get a small list of personal goals or wants done and see how many get done by the end of the year. 2022 through 2024 were some of my worst years ever, but I'm thankful that 2025 feels like a new chapter. Not necessarily an epilogue, but definitely the part in my story where I can breathe, for once, and not have to worry about any oncoming battles. I still face hurdles and challenges, but they're nowhere near as difficult as they used to be. For that, I'm grateful. I know the world around me isn't exactly calm, and the political climate is disastrous... but I'm going to make it through, regardless. I know I will.

That being said, my creative goals for 2025:

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  • Draw at least 1 comic page - I need to improve this skill, and learn how to place characters in environments. I also want to be able to visually tell stories or make short comic strips. I see other artists do it, and I'm inspired. I want to get there, or find the time to hone that ability.
  • Learn to draw backgrounds - I have no idea where to start with this one, but I have to try. I see some other artists make FANTASTIC backgrounds, and they make it look so easy... even though I know it's not. I want to be able to draw the worlds in my head, so this is absolutely something I need to sit down and study from time to time. I feel like buildings will be the toughest to do, but no way to find out other than trying.
  • Improve my singing skills and host a karaoke stream / party - I really, really want to be good at singing. I don't know why. I know I'm around the mezzo-soprano range. The reason I want to accomplish this is to prove to myself that I can overcome my stage fright. When it comes to singing, I have TERRIBLE stage fright and get the shakes... even if I'm behind a screen and not performing on a real stage. It's weird, because streaming comes so naturally to me otherwise.
  • Work on my ToyHouse account and OC webpages - While I don't plan on publishing my stories professionally, I do enjoy sharing them. I do want to work on having pages for my OCs and their stories, their worlds, etc. and ToyHouse has been a great place to start. I do plan on eventually bringing that information to NeoCities as well, but I'll admit, I've enjoyed ToyHouse's features. (One of my friends basically said they're "playing barbies" with their OCs, and I cannot agree more with that... I am going to do WAY more of that this year!)
  • Write, and actually share, my written works - I don't know why, but I have always been terrified to share my writing, especially my fanfiction... Usually because it's a very niche OC/Canon comfort ship of mine, and that's more for myself than anyone else. Then again, the only way I am going to find out if other people share my sentiments or interests is by being vulnerable. Being vulnerable is just scary. My writing is very precious to me and I love it a lot... So this is a fear I want to conquer, for sure.
  • Draw more queer art - As a sapphic bisexual, I feel like this is mandatory. My love for women is radical and I want to show more healthy, happy relationships of WLW. My comfort ship is straight-passing so I want to draw more MLM and WLW (and NBLM/W) art in general!

I think that's all I can think of right now, with a solid list of things to work on for 2025. I may have to make a separate "checklist" webpage to monitor my progress and see how far I go this year. 2025 is the year of learning for me, in so many ways- not just with my creative endeavors. I'm excited and hopeful, and I usually don't get to say that!

For now, though, my job under capitalism calls.

#personal #progress #hobbies

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