restless spirit

I’m Alina, and I like drawing weird things 💀

I also have a lot of blorbos running around in my head and they sometimes spill out on paper. If you want to know more about my graphic novel project, you can check it out at the tag here.

Tags on this blog: Other projects • Sketchbook

Exclusive WIPs and sketches over on:  patreon • ko-fi 

Starting an Oracle Deck project! 🔮

So, at the start of 2026, I had an idea for something new, something that I've always wanted to work on. I love the illustrations on divination cards, both Tarot and the multitude of Oracles that exist, and I thought, "How fun would it be to illustrate my own?" So here I am, starting this little passion project, an original concept Oracle Deck! 

The overall idea is that of otherworldly entities, each embodying a different message or call to action. Each card is meant to be standalone in a reading, more suited for deep reflections and questions, as opposed to everyday, mundane readings. 

All card designs, and ideas are thought out by me, hand-drawn on paper with inks and fineliners, then colored digitally.  I also made some test prints with my home printer, and so far, everything went smooth.

My hope is to be able to turn this into a real product that people can buy, for divination or just to collect. But that is too far into the future lol 

Right now, I am focusing on developing the concepts, drawing and coloring each card and writing down their meaning and correspondences.

I am very excited to work on this project, and I hope you'll enjoy seeing its development from early stages to (fingers crossed) final result!

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If you want to, you can follow this project on my Patre*n (I post updates publicly, so you can follow for free, and if you like the project, you can also support me).

what is this, a proper teaser? 👀

Draw a cute sheep: challenge failed 💀

Life sure enjoys kicking me in the nuts whenever I gain some momentum with my art. 

I had to put everything on pause because of an emergency design commission, which took way longer than expected, and derailed me for the entire months of April and May. 

I've recovered from the burnout a bit, but man it was rough. And I think I've reached a point where I need to stop taking any side projects at all. The extra income is not worth the hassle if it ends up affecting my health. Times are hard, but I need my peace. 

A few updates and small moments from my studio. (more photos under the cut! I didn't want to spam lol)

How have you guys been doing lately?

Hmmm, that would be interesting, never thought about it.

I actually decided not to request a second review from them, since it doesn't bother me that much (and maybe it does need a mature tag dunno).

Are you even a real vampire if you don't own a weird dressing gown?

Just playing around in my sketchbook, practicing.

sketchbook 💀

First post of 2026! I'm back after my winter vacation, took a break to clear my head a bit and visit my friends, see some cool new places, and take lots of photos. 

Now that I'm back, I'm putting my thoughts in order about what I want to do in the upcoming months. I don’t usually make plans at the start of the year, but this time I am excited to create more art and work on new projects. I have many ideas I strongly believe in, and I want to bring them to life. 

It feels strange to be hopeful after a period of uncertainty, but it's a welcome feeling nonetheless. 

This month has been very slow. I can't help but retreat into my cocoon, watch movies all day, and snooze. Don't have much inspiration to draw, but I still want to finish this sketchbook by the end of the year. So I've worked on a little sketch of one of my graphic novel characters, Azra.