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Nothing Like a Storybook by Merrydith on ao3 is my absolute favorite phanfic of all time it's so well written and the story is adorable
This is such a good one! I’ve talked about it before here and here, and I agree with you that it is incredibly well written!
Nothing like a story book (M, 246k) by @worksofphiction
This is so, so important you guys.
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Hi Merrydith! You might remember me from Ao3. Your fic Nothing Like a Storybook is my absolute favorite fan fiction I have ever read. You said in your last AN that you might post some one shots from later in the story. Did you ever finish those? Because I would LOVE to read them. Sorry if I'm bothering you.
You could never bother me!!!!I started a lot of them and have yet to finish them, so at the current moment, I have like three in the works.But life isn't predictable and a lot of stuff (good and bad) has happened to me recently, so I've had little time to write. BUT, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I should be back to writing very soon. And those might be some of the first things I try to finish!!For all of you who are wondering if I'm okay, yes, I am. I'm just busy busy and will be back very soon. ^.^Hang tight, my friends.
So I know you said you use photoshop for these drawings and you mentioned how you used some "basic ass tools"....but like, I'm also an artist and howhowHOW do you get your skin tones to blend so well?? Like, what exact tools do you use, Senpai?? Sincerely, An Artist Eager to Learn!! P.S. - you should make time lapse drawing videos. I'd watch the shit out of those. I'm like v impressed by your last drawing. It's my computer background rn. To inspire me. Lol.
1st of all, ahhh thank you sm, friend
now realistic skintone is its own beast. placing colors and shadows and building up texture is a multistep process and often takes the most time. in order to properly share that with you, i’d probably would have to film a timelapse but i don’t want to promise that bc i’ve promised it in the past and still havent gotten around to doing it. i could possibly take screenshots of the process if i remember, but again, no promises.
but i promise you, i do use the most basic level features on photoshop. dry brush to block out shapes. soft edge brush to blend. curve tool to balance out colors. skin tends to be somewhat reflective, so don’t forget about bounce light where appropriate. don’t forget subsurface scattering where appropriate. don’t only stick to warm tones for skin, some areas can give off a neutral or cool hue, and it’s that contrast that can elevate your work into photorealism.
hope that helps you! feel free to ask for clarification or tips on anything else. and that goes for everyone! i’m v sorry i can’t do full speedpaints, but if you want some minor advice, i can try to whip up small tutorials. 😘
Summary: When Dan suggests they cross something off their bucket list, Phil doesn't realize that it might change their relationship forever. And once it does, he tries everything he can to not think about it. But when you try not to think about elephants, you end up thinking about elephants. A.k.a - The Skinny Dipping/Roller Blading Fic. (Feat. Fluff and Kisses) Genre: SO MUCH FLUFF, Little bit of Anxiety and Angst Word Count: 12,994 Reading Time: 00:48:01 Disclaimer: Characters are works of fiction and no copyright infringement is intended. I do not own Dan or Phil and as far as I know, this never happened.
I haven’t written something of my own accord in a while, so here. Enjoy my little blurb before I carry on with the requests! xoxo
(Get ready for some roller blading and fluff!!)
Oh wow you just started digitally this year? i'd never have known! and you're very welcome, keep it up! 😊
Thanks!!! That means a lot!
I like to think I’m a quick learner, but it’s hard to know when you're focusing on improvement. (And the bachelor of fine arts doesn’t hurt to have under my belt when it comes to technique).
your art is??? i'm?? how??? i love it so much! and i love your fics, too, pls don't ever stop writing!
Omg! Danks so much!!!
And same goes for my writing! I love writing. Always have. So that means a lot! Thanks thanks thanks!!! Xoxo
the fic was, as predicted, worth the wait
Awwwww!
I promise I’ll try not to take that long again. This one was particularly hard and I’m gonna be honest, I feel like I just need to put it in the past and move to the next one! That one was giving me a headache. I want some fluff. I’m all angsted out for now.... ;)
Me through that entire fic: DAN WYD M8
I MEAN SAME
THAT LAST ONE WAS RLLY ANGSTY I loved the angst. Phil poor bby
It makes me happy that you loved the angst. I was very worried that I had gone overboard... Lol.
Prompt: dan and phil get in an argument over phil not helping dan unpack boxes from moving. phil claims he's not feeling well but dan doesn't believe him and storms off. the next day phil wakes up sick with the stomach flu, however is scared about how dan will react and tries to hide it
Summary: Genre: Fluff, Angst, Mentions of Sex, (If you don’t like the idea of vomit, tread carefully!!!!!)Word Count: 11,287Reading Time: 0:41:42Disclaimer: Characters are works of fiction and no copyright infringement is intended. I do not own Dan or Phil and as far as I know, this never happened.
I’m sorry it took so long to write this one, guys!!! I hit some major writer’s block and then got scheduled for like a million hours at work. I hope this angst is what you wanted, Anonymous.
i hope writing is going well for you ! ^~^
It is! I’ve had writer's block for a few weeks while I was dealing with some shit and making rent, but I’m about 2/3s of the way through the fic I’ve been trying to finish for a while and it should be up soon! :)
sorry for the delay, folks!
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Merrydith, I hope you're doing okay. :o
Ya girl is working over 30 hours this week. (This would all be fine if getting off at “9″ didn’t mean “whenever your last table leaves”)Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to write after a slow night. :)
Take your time and write how you like! Also rest and give yourself time as well
Thank you for these kind words. Honestly, I’m using them as motivation for the next few days. Oh boy, you should see my work schedule... haha.
