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Hiroshi Nagai's paintings need sunglasses to look at.

They look like how it feels to walk across a parking lot on a 98° summer day without a speck of shade in sight.

They look like heaven but also like you'd burn your bare feet on the ground.

Even when you can see shade you know it's not enough and the minute you step out you'll be burnt to a crisp like a vampire.

This feels like I could trip on that radio and fall right into that water, feeling the crystal waves as I drop in.

And this, a nice stroll down a resort strip, where my sunscreened skin could literally feel cooked if I leaned too close to the tiling.

And then a nice stretch of summer street, wherein you could see your face in the flushed red of that car provided it didn't blind you from its sunny reflections.

garth of shayeris reading guide w/ recommended issues (doesn’t cover new 52 and after because that garth is basically a whole different character). posted this on tumblr before, but felt obligated to repost a more updated version!

all the issues in text format under the cut

Titans (2008) #15

But arthur was the one raised by dolphins!!

Aquaman: Secret Files & Origins #1

"...[P]eople understand the world in stories. This means organizers must be effective storytellers."

"...we accept a story as true because it connects with our values, or is relevant to our experiences in a way that is compelling."

"To inspire constructive behaviors like these, we must embrace storytelling that centers support and inspiration not just fear. [...] fear is an emotion, but it is not the only emotion available to us."

"...[W]hen we tap into the diverse spectrum of human emotion, we have an opportunity to inspire people to view themselves as part of a larger story"

"We must offer people a vision of how things could be and the opportunity to connect with the people, projects, and movements that can bring this vision to fruition."

Bugs Bunny: *standing behind him and peering over his shoulder* "Bugs" is spelled with a Z.

Light Yagami: *without turning around* Ah yes, thank you *erasing furiously and continues writing*

Bugs Bunny: *stroking chin* Or was it an S?

Light Yagami: *erasing again and writing again*

Bugs Bunny: No, it was definitely a Z.

Light Yagami: *erasing again, even more agitated*

Bugs Bunny: Wait! It was a TH!

Light Yagami: *turning around, red faced* Can you decide on a spelling already?! *awkward pause, realizing who he's talking to*

Light Yagami: *screams, notebook and pen shooting up*

Bugs Bunny: *yoinks them both out of the air* Now let's see... Light Yagami... *begins scribbling*

Light Yagami: *on his knees, hands clasped* Wait, no, please, I beg of you! Spare me!

This is me when I read:

They are not medically accurate, just enough for artists to know the necessary muscles and how they work together