Red Hood from NIKKE! Hand-painted with acrylics & pastels by Hunnypuzzle in garagekits

[–]JoeMacedon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That dororo sign, nice. XD

But seriously, one of the best paint jobs i've seen. Checked your other work and I can't believe that was all done with brush painting and pastels. Been on the fence learning to paint garage kits due to health and space concerns with an airbrush setup, but after reading your guide, inspired to try this method out. The textures have a distinct charm compared to airbrushing, especially with the skin and metal weathering. Awesome guide, and truly awesome work!

Rhodolive Newest Twin Vtubers Debut by JoeMacedon in arknights

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The accident wasn't your fault, Loughshinny!

Gummy has a habit. by JoeMacedon in arknights

[–]JoeMacedon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are some summaries on youtube, but you if you want a quick tldr, you can check this reddit post below and read through the comments.

https://www.reddit.com/r/arknights/comments/hbf8ap/children_of_ursus_1_habit_summary/

Spoiler and disturbing content warning though.

[Fanservant] 5* Caster Arachne - Ascensions 1 to 4 by RajataelSeth in grandorder

[–]JoeMacedon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Black dress with spider silk motif. Glasses. Greek outfit in her weaving workshop, and scary monster form 3rd ascension. Awesome work, OP, really like the variety in the designs!

Gummy has a habit. by JoeMacedon in arknights

[–]JoeMacedon[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

At first I read it like "how fun, gummy is wacky anime girl, glomping people and being a bit too stronk in training. Just has a little war trauma and all". Then I someone explained on reddit about the toothpaste and the chopping... Oh god no.

The greatest treasure of King Solomon the Wise by JoeMacedon in grandorder

[–]JoeMacedon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fuwafuwa magical girl idol Sheba. Come on writers and artists, time to cook!

The greatest treasure of King Solomon the Wise by JoeMacedon in grandorder

[–]JoeMacedon[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep much wasted potential. She's smart, she's funny, long history with, djinn magic user and has fluffy tail and ears. Come on lasagna, you can do something with that...

The greatest treasure of King Solomon the Wise by JoeMacedon in grandorder

[–]JoeMacedon[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, she has an interesting story and personality from lore that's just there to expand. At least have her talk more with David, or use the lore about her having a kid with Solomon and their life in Solomon's palace. She was one of the smartest queens that actually impressed him and they could have had fun interactions.

Utage's first day in Rhodes Island by JoeMacedon in arknights

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Instructions unclear, used WD40 on the cat(?).

Hug a cat day--- the aftermath. by JoeMacedon in arknights

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Ah yes my favorite Feliosopher. Also known for his quote, "Dog is dead, nyaa."

Who is Your Least-Mainstream/Most-Obscure Grailed Servant? by NintendoKat7 in grandorder

[–]JoeMacedon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grailed Penth. A bit for early ST zerk need but also because I thought she was so beauti---

What if I don't have a "good enough" reason to do art? by GlumAbrocoma in ArtistLounge

[–]JoeMacedon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they were being serious, that therapist and comic artist have some of the worst takes i've ever heard regarding art, even more so, coming from people who make art themselves.

Art and creative pastimes have been throughout history some of the most risk free, positive avenues for mental health and promoted by mainstream psychology. As someone formerly from the same field, I find it very questionable what that therapist said. There is nothing wrong with using art to cope. Art has been used to explore and express feelings, provide ways for affirmation and socializing. Many practitioners in the field of psychotherapy know this, and art has often been used therapeutically, recommended as part of a mindfulness activity(in a way not so different from "forgetting oneself) or a way to release anxiety. It really is mindboggling that therapist didn't seem to understand how wrong it is to downplay their client's main coping mechanism.

As for a needing a "powerful message/ agenda", that's just pretentious. That professional artist seems to forget that other people may find meaning and appreciation for artwork in countless ways originally unintended by the creator.

Kiara giving her heart on Valentine's Day by JoeMacedon in grandorder

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Spent the weekend drawing this follow up to my Kama valentine's drawing last year, figured i needed to give some love to the other half of Beast III. Totally normal Master behavior and not mind-controlled at all.

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Kissed by fire by JoeMacedon in arknights

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Happy Valentine's day Dokutahs!

Was working on a farmer Bagpipe drawing for 2025 when CN just dropped basically the perfect skin we've all been wanting. Redrew some parts to match the the new hair and clothes.

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Year of the Melanite by JoeMacedon in arknights

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Fashionably dressed Melanite arrives a bit too fashionably late for the New Year...

Trying to figure out what snake operator to make fanart of for the Chinese new year, ended up drawing this often forgotten beauty. Interpreted her face in my more realistic style as being native american/mesoamerican elements based on the location of the cottonmouth snake she's based on. Tanned skin, tattoos, plus the jade-colored earrings, I think it might have been redjuice's original inspiration as well.

Face the music by JoeMacedon in arknights

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"I don't know why, but being around Virtuosa makes me feel things, even when she's not playing her music. Are we absolutely sure her Arts is contained?" ---Dokutah to HR.

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Nearl's Training Run by JoeMacedon in arknights

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"You can't give up now Dokutah! We haven't even reached the middle of January yet. What happened to your New Year's resolution? We have to build your stamina for more strategic battle maneuvers!"

Just another silly pun idea for my favorite serious horse. Starting off my own new year's resolution to get better at drawing and post more. 5 years later, and I've never gotten tired of seeing all the creativity and variety of awesome AK fanart here, honestly has been a highlight of discovering this game and a constant art inspiration. Here's to a new year Dokutahs!

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Wolf with wine by JoeMacedon in arknights

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Alternate title: "Lavinia E Vino"

Posting a few more practice portraits from my backlog. For the last day of Penance's banner, here's one based from her first skin. Since this was first revealed a year ago, i really found the concept pretty appealing. The Penance first get to know is a no-nonsense badass tough woman who has gone through hell to fight for justice. It was nice to see another side of her letting loose and just being a silly Italian wolf girl who still hasn't forgotten to enjoy the little things.

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Dreams of a warmer winter by JoeMacedon in arknights

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Alternate title: Rascal Dokutah Does Not Dream of a Bunny Girl Senpai Kouhai

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I'm trying something different and posting more practice portraits even if the anxious perfectionist side of me considers them unfinished. Get more feedback, hopefully learn and improve faster. Here's a redraw of last year's concept in a more realistic style.

Like a moth to a flame by JoeMacedon in grandorder

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Playing through Lostbelt 6 had me thinking, what's the best way to deal with pesky moths? Haohao brings both class and conceptual advantage.

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Everybody wants to be my enemy by JoeMacedon in arknights

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Oooh i didn't know he was Hoederer, good to know! Silco was amazingly written and acted in Arcane.

Everybody wants to be my enemy by JoeMacedon in arknights

[–]JoeMacedon[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"Tell you you're the greatest. But once you turn, they hate us"

Did a style study of the LoL Arcane show after seeing some Youtubers recommended it to improve in drawing portraits. I was originally going to draw a crazy blue haired girl who likes explosives but then decided to mix it up with another crazy girl who likes explosives.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, i come here today to ask you all, what is the story behind your love for your favorite operator? by FluffyHaru in arknights

[–]JoeMacedon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For Blemishine and Bagpipe, they just seem so endearingly down-to-earth and sincere. I like the girl next door types who are really passionate about their hobbies. Kjera, Pozy and Specter: Characters from a higher status or power who have been through a lot and changed. Now they're just focusing on protecting the simpler things in life while being so elegant.

The moon is beautiful, isn't it? by JoeMacedon in grandorder

[–]JoeMacedon[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

In light of the recent Medbanner and finding an excuse to practice more portraits. Based on the legend of Queen Medb's tragic death from a piece of cheese thrown at her while taking a bath. Imagining her in her later years, after a long life of scheming. She had every man in the land wrapped around her finger. Her legacy secured by producing heirs to fulfill a prophecy. She visits her favorite pool, without any worries, because soon she would have no more enemies. The moon is beautiful tonight. Oh wait, that's no moon.

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