#marrick

Concepts for a one-armed wizard

Lore: Marrick was born without an arm in a society where physical beauty is the highest virtue. Deemed useless in just about everything, he turned to the one community that would accept him: the Wizards of the Four Winds, who believe that all who draw breath are equal, as breath is a gift from the Winds. They promised to teach him all their magic arts. After many years of study and much experimentation, he found that a strong ribbon with an enchanted glove sewn to the end was as good a prosthetic as any. While the glove is nowhere near as dextrous as a real hand, he is able to extend it much further than a normal arm.

I completed a mini portfolio in my first three weeks of the term for my first assignment. The portfolio was 20 drawings split into 4 sets of 5, each inspired by a stimulus; it was interesting. I also had to explain my design choices, this was difficult omg ✌︎㋡.

the stimuli I chose were:

energetic winds of change - Anne as the model. I picked blue and yellow because they seemed like energetic colours. I went all out with the shape language of winds and swirls, I got so into this I forgot how to make clothes that make sense. The first two are nothing burgers on the design front but pretty to look at I guess (ᵕ—ᴗ—)

Lust for peace - (human)Gorrister as the model what does this even mean? like oh nothing gets me going more than nuclear disarmament I guess? I decided to just do doves and dove wings because I wasn't sure how to merge the idea of world peace with lingerie

small issue with the doves and whatnot, I concluded in my notes that they would need to be taxidermy. thus requiring an act of violence to occur to create peace themed clothing. ( ദ്ദി ˙ᗜ˙ )

I am a genius, these are stupid as shit. I hate how zesty I drew bro

Finding hope in mediocrity - with Marrick as the model. I decided to draw clothes in the same colours/that gradually get more fancy? I didn't really know what to do.

Resist conformity through beauty - Naarah my favourite set, I felt like I actually had ideas and wanted to draw(because this was a ruse, I was just drawing Naarah's forms in clothing inspired by their in universe clothing ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) sneaky me)

:3

mmm more eah edits/fake screenshots hehe... 

Give your Guests a Festive Fall Greeting!🍂

As the temperatures begin to drop and talk of the first frost arrives in the 7-day forecast, now is the time to put focus on decorating the outside of your home with autumn decorations!

From a cozy front porch to a harvest garden, we are sharing ways you can add curb appeal to your home with seasonal fall décor to give your guests a festive greeting upon arrival and be the envy of the neighborhood!

Gorgeous Foliage

If you’re enjoying the autumn season living in Southern Maryland, you’re fortunate to have the gorgeous fall foliage of brilliant colors right outside your front door!

Give your front door a fall wreath with colors of rich gold, burgundy and orange from the leaves collected around the yard. Or, for a wreath that will keep your look fresh throughout the winter, pick up a variety of artificial flowers and leaves from the craft store to create a door that will stand out from the rest!

https://www.southernliving.com/home/decor/outside-fall-decorations#colorful-foliage-outdoor-fall-decorations

Pumpkins-a-Plenty

Line the front walkway with assorted sizes and colors of pumpkins and gourds to add the perfect personalized touch to your landscape! Add fresh mums to welcome guests up the steps of your front porch for a display of festive décor. Stopping by a local farm or pumpkin patch in Southern Maryland to enjoy a day of corn mazes and apple cider? Pick up a bushel or basket of apples, corn husks, or bright and colorful mums (in addition to pumpkins of course)! Then create your own autumn assortment and enhance the look of your home!

A Harvest Garden

Create the ultimate fall garden with herbs, flowers and plants that can withstand the colder temperatures. Late growing seasonals like mums, chrysanthemums, pumpkins and ornamental cabbage, rich in red, purple and orange hues, add brilliant color and texture for a harvest you can share with friends! Showcase your gardening endeavors with a window box or planter on the front porch to greet your guests!  Enhance your front porch or back yard with string lights to entertain guests, with a display of mini-pumpkins and gourds, as an add-on to your autumn evening ambience!

These are just a few ways you can give your guests a festive fall greeting and enjoy the best of living in Southern Maryland! If you’re looking for a new home offering scenic views, visit Olivers Crossing, located in Hughesville, MD, for a picture perfect setting for every season!