When the anti "LGBT propaganda" law passed in Russia, all of you were going insane and cared. Give Georgia the same energy. If you can have sympathy for our oppressors on the basis of them being queer, you should keep the same energy for us, if not more.
If this law passes, every Georgian queer person I know is so severely fucked, myself included. If you make jokes about "being illegal in several countries" you better fucking care about the countries you're apparently illegal in, or going to be illegal in.
Make sure to spread this around. This is important.
I'm writing again to bring attention to the GFM campaign of @nourfamily1989, a mother of five in Gaza.
Since the last update, the situation for Nour and her family has gotten a lot worse. The area they've been seeking refuge in has been subject to intense bombing, and they've had to flee again in the middle of the night, with no idea where to go or what awaits them.
The despair Nour is describing is heartbreaking:
We see death every day, every minute, and every second??? We can no longer endure all this suffering, and my children are no longer children. Rather, they have become adults. After all this suffering, they have not taken any of their rights. Rather, they have lost their lowest rights. They have to bear what no grown-up person could bear. How long will all this torment and destruction that we live in?? Every day we move from place to place and we do not know where to go and where to go. There is no safe place for us. Every place is targeted and there is no safety. Please help my children from this bitter torment. Please save us from this destruction. There is no home. There is no future for my children. All their dreams are shattered.
Nour has repeatedly said on her blog that she hates having to ask for help, but that, for the sake of her children, she no longer has a choice.
Let's make sure her pleas now don't go unanswered.
You can make a big difference to the family even with a small donation. If you can't donate, then please help by sharing.
For vetting info, see this post by @/killy.
Over the course of a week, we've been able to raise a little over $5,000. Let's aim to reach the next $5,000 milestone as soon as possible, so that if the Rafah crossing reopens in the near future, the family will have the funds necessary to evacuate.
Total GFM goal: $90,000
being self aware suuuucks like yeah this thought pattern/behavior is stupid and pointless and a symptom. i know this. [does it anyways
Dear Humanity,
I'm Haya from Gaza , from a family of 8 people: my parents, two sons, and four daughters (two of them suffer from allergies).
I've witnessed the evidence of the tragedy that has struck our lives in Gaza, where my family and I have survived amidst numerous previous wars. But today, we face the most dangerous and fierce battle in the current war. The urgent need intensifies for us, as we have nothing left and are unable to secure our basic needs such as food, water, and safe shelter.
Here is our story - On October 7th, our lives changed forever, my family and I evacuated from northern Gaza to southern Gaza, hoping to return soon, but it wasn't meant to be. Our home was surrounded, burned, and then completely destroyed, Our home, once a fortress of hope, now lay in ruins, a stark reminder of our shattered dreams.
The night before we left from the north to the south was terrifying. Shelling sounds were everywhere, making a loud noise that felt like it went through our souls. Every explosions shook the ground like earthquakes, sending shockwaves of fear through our trembling bodies. filling us with fear. The air smelled of destruction and blood, making it hard to breathe. When dawn came, we saw the devastation around us, realizing our home was now a symbol of loss and despair.
We ran into the streets and with each step we took into the unknown streets, we felt as if we were plunging deeper into the abyss of our shattered existence, leaving behind everything we own in our home: Clothes, important official documents, the car, and literally it's almost everything - the enormity of our loss weighed heavily upon us.
Our home it was where we found hope, safety, and made precious memories. Losing it felt like losing years of our lives, leaving us adrift amidst the wreckage of our shattered existence.
A brief video depicting the devastation that struck our home and our entire neighborhood in Gaza.
Desperate Plea: Escaping Gaza's Allergy Nightmare
I, Haya, suffer from severe allergy to penicillin-derived medications, and my sister, Amal, also suffers from severe allergies to medications from my family such as Paracetamol and Ibuprofen.
These allergies create a deep sense of fear and anxiety for us, as we live in a constant state of tension and fear of anything that may require a visit to the hospital. We fear being given inappropriate medications due to the unavailability of suitable treatments in Gaza because of war or lack of awareness and not informing the doctor of our allergies, which could lead to serious consequences threatening our lives.
MY Father Income
Our dreams are heading towards oblivion in the labyrinth of an uncertain future
My story, along with my siblings, represents a united team of four individuals, three of whom are skilled programmers and one graphic designer. We work as freelancers in the world of freelancing.
As for my younger sister, she is a student studying at the College of Architecture. She has always carried a big dream in her heart, a dream of being part of changing Gaza, of making it more beautiful and better. She looked forward to the day when she would receive her degree and start building this dream. But the beginning of the war changed everything. The destruction of infrastructure and universities cast shadows of despair over her dreams.
When I think of my brother in Belgium, I can't help but feel deep sadness. He has been suffering from unbearable anxiety and insomnia since the outbreak of the war. Sleep eludes him at night, and his physical and mental health collapses under the weight of these heavy burdens, negatively affecting his performance at work. Problems and challenges pile up in front of him without the slightest opportunity for rest.
We all feel psychological pressure and extreme anxiety. The war hasn't been limited to external attacks but has deeply infiltrated our daily lives. We search among the rubble for a little safety and the basic resources for survival. Every day comes with a new challenge that we must overcome.
As we sway amidst the rubble of shattered dreams, our souls wrestle and our hearts beat strongly challenging the ravages of war.
Our parents earnestly seek a way to rescue us from this hell, feeling the heavy responsibility for every moment we spend under the shadows of fear and destruction. They dream of a safe place where they can build for us a better future, filled with security and hope, for we deserve life in all its meanings of comfort and peace.
Perhaps this fundraising campaign represents a light in the midst of darkness, it is indeed the only hope we cling to firmly.
I appeal to the world as a whole to hear my cry and the mournful cry of my family in Gaza. We need the helping hand that reaches out to wipe our tears and build a bridge to safety.
Your donation is not just a donation; it's an opportunity to rebuild life and brighten a better tomorrow. Be part of our hopeful story, for we need your hand to start anew.
The purpose of the fundraising campaign
The goal of this fundraising campaign is to rescue my family - my parents, my siblings, and me - through the Rafah Crossing to Egypt, which currently requires $5000 per person. This campaign is our only chance to stay alive, and I humbly request your assistance at this critical time. I will provide you with a comprehensive breakdown of the expenses, committing to transparency and clarity.
Thank you for your kindness and support.
.جزاكم الله خيراً
yours sincerely;
Haya Alshawish.
This is a slow fandom zone
None of that "Oh no they bomb-dropped all the episodes in a week 1 month ago, I'm late!" "The tag hasn't been active all week is the fandom dead?" "I only got a hundred shares the first hour no one cares about my art"
Slow down
Take a deep breath and slow down
Fandom is YOU. And me and everyone. If we doodle stick figures for a show that ended 30 years ago we aren't "late" or "doing too little", we're playing dolls in our own time and having fun with works of art that mean a lot to us
You can literally watch and engage with something that aired in 2004 as if it aired yesterday
If the tag hasn't been active for 14 months guess what? If YOU post there, it isn't dead. Literally you can talk about anything you want whenever you want there is no weird law against watching things that people aren't actively talk about
Let's be deranged about stories together
i genuinely hate how people have to sit and write a post that stands out while boosting a fundraiser because most people won't bat an eye at the misery and inhumane conditions Palestinians are living in.
i see people making art and telling others to use it because fundraisers with art are generally reblogged more often. i see people using colored text in order to make the post more eye catching.
palestinians on instagram are using popular audios and stitch trending reels at the beginning to make the world pay attention to them. imagine having to make something look entertaining in order to survive.
they are living under constant threat of israeli airstrikes, bombing, scarcity of food and disease. many have lost a lot in the past few months.
palestinians on tumblr are posting their pictures and the horrible conditions in which they are living. they travel long distances for internet connection only to be called a scammer by some privileged ass who cannot locate gaza on a map.
here are some verified gfms. please share the linked posts. it's the bare minimum we can do from the comforts of our home.
@amjadshiltawu: link to the post
vetted
@dima96yousef: link to the post
vetted
@tamer200333: link to the post
vetted
@ahmed8311: link to the post
vetted (#161)
@saratahrawi: link to the post
vetted
As well as countless of others from the AI generator community. Just talking about how "inaccessible art" is, I decided why not show how wrong these guys are while also helping anyone who actually wants to learn.
Here is the first one ART TEACHERS! There are plenty online and in places like youtube.
📺Here is my list:
Proko (Free, mostly teaches anatomy and how to draw people. But does have art talks and teaches the basics.)
Marc Brunet (Free but he does have other classes for a cheap price. Use to work for Blizzard and teaches you everything)
Aaron Rutten (free, tips about art, talks about art programs and the best products for digital art)
BoroCG (free, teaches a verity of art mediums from 3D modeling to digital painting. As well as some tips that can be used across styles)
Jesse J. Jones (free, talks about animating)
Jesus Conde (free, teaches digital painting and has classes in Spanish)
Mohammed Agbadi (free, he gives some advice in some videos and talks about art)
Ross Draws (free, he does have other classes for a good price. Mostly teaching character designs and simple backgrounds.)
SamDoesArts (free, gives good advice and critiques)
Drawfee Show (free, they do give some good advice and great inspiration)
The Art of Aaron Blaise ( useful tips for digital art and animation. Was an animator for Disney. Mostly nature art)
Bobby Chiu ( useful tips and interviews with artist who are in the industry or making a living as artist)
Sinix Design (has some tips on drawing people)
Winged canvas (art school for free on a verity of mediums)
Bob Ross (just a good time, learn how to paint, as well as how too relax when doing art. "there are no mistakes only happy accidents", this channel also provides tips from another artist)
Scott Christian Sava (Inspiration and provides tips and advice)
Pikat (art advice and critiques)
Drawbox (a suggested cheap online art school, made of a community of artist)
Skillshare (A cheap learning site that has art classes ranging from traditional to digital. As well as Animation and tutorials on art programs. All under one price, in the USA it's around $34 a month)
Human anatomy for artist (not a video or teacher but the site is full of awesome refs to practice and get better at anatomy)
Second part BOOKS, I have collected some books that have helped me and might help others.
📚Here is my list:
The "how to draw manga" series produced by Graphic-sha. These are for manga artist but they give great advice and information.
"Creating characters with personality" by Tom Bancroft. A great book that can help not just people who draw cartoons but also realistic ones. As it helps you with facial ques and how to make a character interesting.
"Albinus on anatomy" by Robert Beverly Hale and Terence Coyle. Great book to help someone learn basic anatomy.
"Artistic Anatomy" by Dr. Paul Richer and Robert Beverly Hale. A good book if you want to go further in-depth with anatomy.
"Directing the story" by Francis Glebas. A good book if you want to Story board or make comics.
"Animal Anatomy for Artists" by Eliot Goldfinger. A good book for if you want to draw animals or creatures.
"Constructive Anatomy: with almost 500 illustrations" by George B. Bridgman. A great book to help you block out shadows in your figures and see them in a more 3 diamantine way.
"Dynamic Anatomy: Revised and expand" by Burne Hogarth. A book that shows how to block out shapes and easily understand what you are looking out. When it comes to human subjects.
"An Atlas of animal anatomy for artist" by W. Ellenberger and H. Dittrich and H. Baum. This is another good one for people who want to draw animals or creatures.
Etherington Brothers, they make books and have a free blog with art tips.
📝As for Supplies, I recommend starting out cheap, buying Pencils and art paper at dollar tree or 5 below. If you want to go fancy Michaels is always a good place for traditional supplies. They also get in some good sales and discounts. For digital art, I recommend not starting with a screen art drawing tablet as they are usually more expensive.
For the Best art Tablet I recommend either Xp-pen, Bamboo or Huion. Some can range from about 40$ to the thousands.
💻As for art programs here is a list of Free to pay.
Clip Studio paint ( you can choose to pay once or sub and get updates. Galaxy, Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, Android, or Chromebook device. )
Procreate ( pay once for $9.99, IPAD & IPHONE ONLY)
Blender (for 3D modules/sculpting, animation and more. Free)
PaintTool SAI (pay but has a 31 day free trail)
Krita (Free)
mypaint (free)
FireAlpaca (free)
Libresprite (free, for pixel art)
Drawpile (free and for if you want to draw with others)
IbisPaint (free, phone app ONLY)
Medibang (free, IPAD ONLY)
So do with this information as you will but as you can tell there are ways to learn how to become an artist, without breaking the bank. The only thing that might be stopping YOU from using any of these things, is YOU.
I have made time to learn to draw and many artist have too. Either in-between working two jobs or taking care of your family and a job or regular school and chores. YOU just have to take the time or use some time management, it really doesn't take long to practice for like an hour or less. YOU also don't have to do it every day, just once or three times a week is fine.
Hope this was helpful and have a great day.
"also apologies for any spelling or grammar errors, I have Dyslexia and it makes my brain go XP when it comes to speech or writing"
Want to know everything that's ever happened in Project Sekai but don't have time to read all those stories? Guess what! For the low, low price of "it seems fun", I'll be summarizing every single event!
I'll be using official or trusted fan translations whenever possible. If none exist, I'll then rely on Google Translate as a last resort.
Please be patient with me as I build this blog! This is a passion project at heart, so other priorities can and will come first. However, if there's an event you'd really love a summary of, feel free to request it and I'll put it first on the priority list! Otherwise, events will be summarized chronologically. (I'll also do occasional card stories!)
If you have a question about any of the stories as well, feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer!
Masterpost below the cut. All summaries will be tagged by unit, character appearances, and special type, if applicable.
Main Story
Stella After the Rain (Saki1)
Don't Let Doubts Hold You Back (Honami1)
Twilight Parade (Shiho mixed)
Singing Among the Cherry Blossoms (Ichika mixed)
Resonating with You (Shiho1) (ARC1 ENDER)
Unnamed Harmony (Saki2)
Knock the Future!! (Ichika1)
Putting feelings into words (Honami2)
That day, the Sky was Far Away (Shiho2)
Live with Memories (Ichika2)
No Seek No Find (Saki3)
Don't lose faith! (Shiho3)
Echo My Melody (Ichika3)
Little Bravers! (Honami3) (LATEST EN EVENT)
get over it. (Saki4)
Connected by our Stellar Song (Ichika4) (ARC2 ENDER)
Stick to your faith (Shiho4)
The Courage to Lead, the Kindness in my Heart (Honami4)
Main Story
Time to Re:Start! (Airi1)
Color of Myself! (Shizuku1)
Hear Me! HOPEFUL SHOW! (Minori1)
You deserve it! Break Time! (Haruka1)
Happy Lovely Everyday! (Airi1)
MORE MORE Making Christmas (Minori2) (ARC1 ENDER)
Cast a Spell on You! (Shizuku2)
Tied By Painful Hope (Haruka2)
Chasing The Sparkle Beyond the Blue Sky (Airi3)
Dear Me, From Back Them (Minori3)
Beyond The Dream of That Day (Haruka3)
At The End of The Unraveled Thread (Shizuku3) (LATEST EN EVENT)
Re-Tie Freindship (Airi4)
Step by Step! (Minori4) (ARC2 ENDER)
The Warmth that Guides Us (Shizuku4)
The Scars Left Behind, With Time (Minori5)
Main Story
Singing in Sync (An1)
NOCTURNE Interlude (Toya1)
STRAY BAD DOG (Akito1)
Awakening Beat (Kohane1)
Bout for Beside You (An2)
Same Dreams, Same Colors (Toya2)
Legend Still Vivid (Kohane2)
POWER OF UNITY (Akito2)
The Vivid Old Tale (An3)
Walk on and on (Toya3)
Find A Way Out (Akito3)
Kick it Up a Notch (Kohane3) (LATEST EN EVENT)
Light Up the Fire (An4)
On Your Feet (Kohane4) (ARC2 ENDER)
Burn My Soul (Akito4)
BREAK DOWN THE WALL (WORLD LINK)
Main Story
It's On! Wonder Halloween! (Rui1)
On This Holy Night, I Sing (Nene1)
Smile of a Dreamer (Emu1)
Wonder Magical Showtime! (Tsukasa1) (ARC1 ENDER)
Mesmerized by Mermaids (Nene2)
Revival my Dream (Rui2) (Skipped in EN)
Pop! In My Heart! (Emu2)
On this Stage of Dazzling Light (Tsukasa2)
Desperate Times?! Island Panic! (Nene3)
A Sorrowful Farewell at the Curtain Call (Rui3)
Happy New Year! Lion Dance Robot's New Year's Show! (Tsukasa mixed)
To The Gleaming Stars Halfway Through a Dream (Emu3) (LATEST EN EVENT)
Towards the Phoenix in the Distant Sky (Tsukasa3)
The Canary Sings in a Quagmire (Nene4)
Our Happy Ending (Emu4) (ARC2 ENDER)
A Story where You are the Star (Tsukasa4)
Backlight Lens Flare (Rui4)
Main Story
Imprisoned Marionette (Mafuyu1)
Insatiable Pale Color (Ena1)
Secret Distance (Mizuki1)
What's on your mind? Exciting Picnic! (Ena mixed)
Carnation Recollection (Kanade1)
Mirage of Light (Mafuyu2)
My Footsteps, Your Destination (Mizuki2)
Someday, From the Depths of Despair (Kanade2)
On This Blank Canvas, I Paint (Ena2)
What Lies Beyond Guiding a Lost Child (Mafuyu3)
And Now, This Ribbon is Tied (Mizuki3)
At This Festival Bathed in Twilight (Mafuyu mixed)
Hope Will Someday Go Beyond the Morning (Ena3) (LATEST EN EVENT)
Immiscible Discord (Kanade3)
Our Escape for Survival (Mizuki4)
Saying Goodbye to my Persona (Mafuyu4) (ARC2 ENDER)
Searching for a Reflection Underneath the Water (WORLD LINK)
The Tone Played on That Day (Kanade4)
Run! Sports Festival! Committee Rush (Emu, Miyajou)
Kamiyama High Festival! (Mizuki, Kamikou)
SEKAI Happy New Year! (Miku, all) (New Years)
Twilight Parade (Shiho, L/n and Wxs)
Doll Festival at the Tenma's (Saki, L/n, WxS, Toya)
Singing Among the Cherry Blossoms (Ichika, all units) (0.5 anni)
What's on your mind? Exciting Picnic! (Ena, n25, MMJ, WxS)
An Ode for the Pure of Heart (Toya, L/n, VBS, WxS) (Wedding)
The Sounds of a Summer Festival! (Akito, MMJ, VBS, n25)
The BEST Summer Ever! (Honami, Miyajou)
The Moon Rabbit & Us (Shizuku, L/n, MMJ, n25)
Scramble Fan Festa! (Minori, all) (1 anni)
Time to hang out (Kohane, MMJ, VBS)
The Warmth of Intersecting Melodies (Mafuyu, L/n, n25)
The Tomorrow We Hope For (Haruka, all) (New Years)
Secret Operation Valentine's Day (Airi, L/n, MMJ, WxS) (Valentine's)
A Gentleman Theif's Thrilling White Day ?! (Tsukasa, all units) (White Day)
Connected through SEKAI's Cherry Blossoms (Miku, all) (1.5 anni)
The Climax! Kamiyama Cheer Squad! (Rui, Kamikou)
Wishing to the Blue Sky for Your Happiness! (An, MMJ, VBS) (Wedding)
Let's Enjoy Together! Spojoy Park (Kanade, L/n, MMJ, VBS, n25)
CLOSE GAME OFFLINE (Nene, VBS, WXS)
Paint What I Love, Rainbow Canvas! (Ena, L/n, WxS, n25)
At This Festival Bathed in Twilight (Mafuyu, all) (2 anni)
Screaming?! Welcome to the Forest of Wolves! (Kohane, all units)
Raise Your Bow in a Snow-White World (Shizuki, Miyajou)
Happy New Year! Lion Dance Robot's New Years's Show! (Tsukasa, all) (New Years)
Memories that Come with the Scent of Candles (Ichika, L/n, WxS, n25) (Valentine's)
Never Give Up Cooking! (Toya, L/n, VBS, WxS) (White Day) (LATEST EN EVENT)
In the Corner of a Resonant Town (Shiho, all units) (2.5 anni)
One-Day Trip Before Setting Sail (Haruka, Miyajou)
Standing Next to the Kind and Gentle You (Honami, L/n, WxS, n25) (Wedding)
A Once in a Lifetime Pandemonium?! (Rui, 3rd years)
Slapstick Cafe REC (Airi, L/n, MMJ, n25)
Let your song resonate through SEKAI! (Miku, all units)
Weaving Precious Memories with You (Saki, Miyajou)
Let's Study Hard! (An, Kamikou)
Hello Good Day! (Ichika, all) (3 anni)
The Best Picture Wrap! (Nene, VBS, WxS)
Over Here! Over There! The Zookeeper Experience! (Minori, Miyajou)
Next to the Unchaning Warmth (Mizuki, all units) (New Years)
Take the Best Shot! (Kohane, MMJ, VBS, n25) (Valentine's)
Relax Teatime (Kanade, L/n, MMJ, n25) (White Day)
A lot of propaganda is not actually misinformation.
A lot of propaganda is not even half-truths.
A lot of propaganda actually is telling you the truth, but is feeding you a specific conclusion that the author wants you to draw from it.
This makes it a lot more robust, because if you go searching for sources to confirm the information, you'll find them!
So an important thing in evaluating information is not just "Is this true?" but also:
"Wait, does this lead inevitably to the conclusion this person is presenting? What other conclusions could I draw here? What other reasons for this piece of info could there be? How does this information fit into what I already know?"
"What are the motivations of the person who wrote or created this? Why did they want me to draw that conclusion? Do they themselves believe the conclusion they're drawing, or are they just trying to convince me? If they do believe it themself, why? If not, why are they trying to convince me? What's going on for them here?"
"What other pieces of information might I be missing? What am I extrapolating without noticing? What did this person deliberately leave out, or want me to ignore or gloss over? What other contexts and comparisons are applicable here?"
"How does this information with in with not only the specific conclusion that is presented, but with the author's overarching thesis? When I use it, how well does it fit into my thesis? When I take a step back, does this piece of information actually make any sense as supporting evidence for this person's thesis?"
Hopefully this is helpful, and can help your skills at evaluating information and arguments become more robust!
Even as the strike ends, the Palestinian genocide has not.
Now more than ever, there are so many conflicting voices. People with their own self-serving, hateful motivations speak over us, and sometimes our own voices can turn against us. We may feel like our voice isn't enough or we aren't doing enough.
This is why it's so important to learn to shut down that noise. No matter how much people scream that what we're doing is useless or a waste of time, keep talking. Keep talking about Palestine. Keep talking about Palestine for as long as this goes on, both online and in real life. If Israel won't end their genocide, we won't end our protest.
Check and spread this post which contains a comprehensive list on how to help Palestine.
Learn about the history of Palestine and how the displacement and eventual genocide of Palestinians started in 1948.
Learn more about Palestine, the myths surrounding it and the arguments debunking it.
Boycott companies who are either directly or indirectly supporting and finding Palestine's genocide.
Click a button to raise funds for UNRWA – an organisation aiding Palestinian refugees.
Attend a protest.
Help Gazans stay connected by purchasing eSims for them.
Donate to the following organizations – any amount, no matter how small, goes a long way:
UNWRA
Care for Gaza
Medical Aid for Palestinians
Palestine Children's Relief Fund
Islamic Relief
Here's another post detailing more charities you can donate to
And most importantly of all: Don't Stop Talking About Palestine! However you interpret it as – creating art, talking to the people in your life, emailing and calling your representatives, even reblogging and making posts – make your voice loud and clear!
There's a lot of noise right now
Screams dehumanizing poor souls
Groans from those in willful ignorance
People digging deeper and deeper holes
And it's overwhelming, it really is
I do not blame you
Sometimes you feel that your voice is too small
I feel that way too
But despite that, I urge you to keep going
And demand for what's right
Even it sounds like a whimper
You're still joining in the fight
And soon the rest of us will join
We can stand together here
We can cut through the white noise
And make our message clear