Misty's Artdump

hey guys! I have the privilege of participating in a fundraiser adopt Gacha! For just 5 USD, me and a bunch of artists are raffling away 10 cool premades + a bunch of sketches and customs!

Steps for entry are listed in the ‘event’ Channel here!

we’re using Canadahelps.org to raise funds! Simply send proof of donation to the mentioned staff members!

I TOLD you guys I didn't forget about those culture posts and I was not joking!! I'm back and I finally have an answer to this ask! I'd love to explore Algerian fashion for the Sandwings: I know I fell in love with it while doing my research. Algerian fashion has historically been influenced by three main elements: Arabic, Berber and Ottoman styles. These elements are tied to its rich history and present themselves as a unique blend between intricate craftsmanship, modesty and elegance. No crazy thumbnail theatrics this time - Let's dive right in!

So, the first two clothing items I came across were the Sarma and Karakou, as shown right to left above. The Sarma was developed during the ottoman period - roughly 15-18th century - while its karakou neighbor was not developed until the 19th century. While adapting these items to fit Sandwing anatomy, I drew from a few different reference images to gauge an idea of pattern/color and ended up with these designs.

I really thought the patterns would be easier to do (mostly because of how many I use in my designs,) but Algerian embroidery/textiles have a level of detail which is best compared to a fractal. I did not win that battle, but I think I found my new pattern idols in the process of losing.

I decided to focus more on the Sarma after making that sketch, mostly because I liked the cone shape and I felt like there were some more out-of-the-box things I could do with it pertaining to Sandwings. With the venomous barb, tail accessories inspired by the Sarma seemed like a great idea. Here, I doodled two adaptations: one suited for an adult and one for a dragonet. Initially, I wanted both to hold the original cone shape: but would any sandwing who could afford this item really want to walk around with their most unique defense inside the Sarma? Open design it is. Of course, I did doodle a more true-to-life version on a dragonet, just to display the potential babyproofing ability offered by the shape.

Additionally, I looked into Algerian jewelry - and while finding a specific name online was surprisingly impossible, I was able to identify this particular style of necklace as Berber jewelry. I'm still not sure if underrepresentation or poor research skill is to blame for that. Anyways; the left-hand image shows my 1:1 study of a Berber necklace, while the right-hand is my attempt at redesigning the Eye of Onyx into the Berber style. I really enjoyed this challenge! It was refreshing, fun, and the final product lends itself very well into the nature/vibe of the item. I never really understood why it was just a little eyeball with wings, but I personally feel like it looks much cooler with a little Algerian pizazz.

As over 98% of Algeria's population is Muslim, I thought it would be nice to provide a few concepts adapting different types of veil to fit a dragon's head. YES I know they don't have human religions, YES I am doing it anyways. It's fun, and I could also see a few unrelated practical applications - mostly protection during sand/dust storms. I chose to sketch out the Dupatta, Hijab and Niqab - and doing these doodles definitely raised a few questions. Are we counting Sandwing frills as the equivalent of hair? If so, is it a problem that the frill just keeps going? Does each veil compensate and cover any frill on the body? how does it stay on? I quickly realized this is a problem that requires more thinking, discussion and maybe a whole new post. For now, take my veil doodles.

Finally, the promised adopt! I didn't forget about THIS trend either, and I do plan on accompanying future fashion posts with a corresponding adopt. This little fella will be for sale on my Kofi AS SOON AS ITS BACK UP! I tried to mix in the karakou and sarma designs, while also adding a few different patterns and elements which I took artistic liberty with.

As always, these fashion posts are for everyone: feel free to use them in whatever you like, so long as you credit me for anything I did (Ex: concept art.) I will say that I do not want my fashion posts to be associated or used in a manner which permeates stereotypes or tropes of any kind, as they are equal parts harmful and disrespectful to the cultures in question. I appreciate anyone who brings this misuse to my attention, now or in the future!

moar late night maddie practice, this time with pink and kris!!

CLOWN FIGHT week 2 and 3 bc I haven't been able to draw as much (work and this whole last week ive been sick and started playing tomodatchi life which was a terrible idea)

Dae and Hassan with their new gross pet (im sorry) - @ezziebobezzie

Olaan and Pearl going to the ball<3 - @bumblingbabooshka

Izibrath and Egregores anti smoking PSA - @fullbear and @seloren

Hammerhead shark girl Emily and her talented dog - @rapidpunches

Nimir being annoyed by my Ena - @artfulmist

Snowman teaching pants english - andrewhussie (NO WAY ARE YOU KIDDING???)

Adorable mechanic Buggy - Relody_crafts