Story Embers | The Fledgling Artist | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/the-fledgling-artist/activity/ Activity feed for The Fledgling Artist. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:21:45 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 8fd0fdbdccd3c05f7c5ab59cc3101500 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic looking for possible art mentee :) in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/89103/ Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:38:07 -0400 @claire-h awesome! invitation has been sent 😀

]]> 0 bd63fd2a2a38aa6aaf4cd01644b6fb72 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic looking for possible art mentee :) in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/89098/ Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:50:34 -0400 Hey, @claire-h ! Thanks for reaching out! I’d love to do whatever I can to be as helpful to you as possible. 🙂 I guess before we get into anything else, I would like some feedback as to how you would be interested in keeping in touch.
Discord would be my personal first choice, but I know not everyone uses it, so email, google hangout, or whatever…[Read more]

]]> 0 cadc330949f110e390d79b1a26ffdf28 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Urwen's Art Gallery in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/89097/ Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:45:33 -0400 It looks great! If you’re really wanting feedback, just going off this latest drawing, it seems like the feet and hands (but especially the feet) are areas where you could improve. My advice for you to take or leave, haha is to gather some reference pictures of hands (either online, Pinterest is usually my go to online source for images, or o…[Read more]

]]> 0 0f2e8fd122830548f22cb1150428c044 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/89052/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 23:54:38 -0400 @mischievous-thwapling hmm… anything interesting?? well, i am of the opinion that everyone’s life is incredibly interesting because the unfamiliar is intriguing. XD Personally my life is pretty bland to me. But I guess you might find interest in my mundane.

Tonight hail and freezing snow are tapping against my window. The sky is dark but it’s…[Read more]

]]> 0 b319fb5639a5a7d7b05d9c38cc9d189c The Fledgling Artist started the topic looking for possible art mentee :) in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/89051/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 23:45:16 -0400 Hey-o, so, I had an idea. Always a dangerous way to start a conversation, haha.
Actually, I had a couple of ideas. But the only one that is currently relevant is that I have decided it would be fun to offer myself as an art mentor. XD

My skill level is far from mastery, so there’s a decent chance that many of you would not find a very helpful…[Read more]

]]> 0 027adef8a623853fdfc995cf49ad566c The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Urwen's Art Gallery in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/89050/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 23:36:27 -0400 Love it :DD

]]> 0 684eee57b01146b7ce0d954283a9b91e The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Eulogies in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87841/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 01:31:52 -0400 aa, guys, y’all’s were so fun to read

]]> 0 281efb60286bdf4b759d18f10db5f9f9 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Eulogies in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87840/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 01:29:26 -0400 “Only death, could pull away a hand as steadfast and loyal as hers, and unclasp it from my own. It’s like, when everyone else was done with you, she’d still be there… for some reason. I know I’ll never forget that.”
A smile touched the corners of his mouth. The sort no one else could really see, but you could just sort of, feel it. In that…[Read more]

]]> 0 e885edf0d17c34c812fee6de45be3087 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Hello there in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87837/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 01:12:04 -0400 @lonathecat I do celebrate with my family, but honestly, I don’t get into it all that much, haha. It was good though. Was the first time in like, 9 months since I’d gotten to hang out with everyone.

YEA I LOVE HIM
you should definitely let me know what name you decide for yours. 😉
Do you know how to play any songs yet? hhh that seems so far away…[Read more]

]]> 0 722374eebdf37c91ece10000aa40af50 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Urwen's Art Gallery in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87836/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 01:07:28 -0400 @urwen-starial Hey, these are both really good! The best thing you could do to improve is to keep practicing. If you feel stuck as to how to practice, or what to practice, we can dialogue about that! But otherwise, I don’t think there’s anything else I have to say, haha.

]]> 0 9137d0913ece7dd26301d62c4de7a396 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87835/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 01:04:27 -0400 @mischievous-thwapling Yes, but also not really X’D I guess it depends on what u mean by progress. I sorta had a breakthrough when I realized several different story ideas I’ve had floating around in my brain would fit really neat into the same world. So that sparked a lot of ideas related to worldbuilding. But honestly, it’s all still in the…[Read more]

]]> 0 fd83a213966b2d6f5c6ee75b062494e7 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Good book on digital art? in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87834/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 01:00:54 -0400 @evelyn Yeah, no problem! Tag me again if you think of any more questions I can help with 😀

]]> 0 2f09721d4dd49c203d09faf2a73d1342 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Hello there in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87685/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 17:02:27 -0400 @lonathecat
Hey, sorree for the late reply. x’D How’ve you been? Did you have a good Christmas (if you celebrate)?
To answer your question, no, I don’t really play any instruments. I’m trying to teach myself piano (I bought a keyboard and his name is donnor and I rly love him) but it’s going reaaaallly slow. So far I’ve just begun to familiarize…[Read more]

]]> 0 db314ed5ec3df5a075c3ff52b6f8ac2d The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87684/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 16:51:56 -0400 @mischievous-thwapling
Oooohhh, fantasy-murder-mystery ?? Sounds intriguing! Are you still working on it? :O<

]]> 0 cefdd4f00458546a769268736e58ae64 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic This isn't what it looks like... But how do I show readers that? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87683/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 16:49:22 -0400 @zee I’ve never really finished anything, so I’ve not run into that hilarious predicament yet. X’D

]]> 0 0208f3a4fd161de934f32df3827e3edd The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Good book on digital art? in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87682/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 16:47:56 -0400 @evelyn Apologies for the late reply, haha. I personally haven’t ever encountered any books specifically about how to do digital art. Probably because art programs are basically always updating, changing, and evolving, as technology does. So any books written would become completely outdated in a matter of years. Haha. I would suggest getting h…[Read more]

]]> 0 78086aa056e25cc9f5a6685401221eea The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic My Landing Page--At Last! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/87681/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 16:38:48 -0400 Sorry- this is late, congrats though!! Will check it out. 😀

]]> 0 ecef7e85dbaf3afbfff3858f845f32e6 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86541/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 01:04:20 -0400 @lonathecat
Yeah, haha, I paint a little. I liked watercolors, though I’ve really fallen out of practice with them, so usually when I get them out it’s more for the therapeutic feeling of making a mess, haha. Acrylic paint is pretty cool, but I never really got the hang of them.

I like your charcoal drawing! Imo you are actually not at level zero…[Read more]

]]> 0 4043b05264fd2cf2c46612de6e62f3e5 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Hello there in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86538/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:45:35 -0400 Hello Lona! I have only skimmed what has already been said, so many pardons if I end up asking questions you’ve already covered. Haha. What are your thoughts on music? If you like it, what kind? :D<

]]> 0 0126305db97c02264b4caf4ec4f21a3e The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86446/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 03:42:48 -0400 @lonathecat Hello! Thank you! :D< I noticed you have an introduction thread floating around too, so I shall hold onto my questions until I can go to your thread and ask them there! (It’s great to meet you though!)

Digital art definitely has a learning curve, but once I got the hang of it I slowly transitioned from most traditional to mostly…[Read more]

]]> 0 6b97eea7743cf94f89eb7f82fc3e829f The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86433/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:53:08 -0400 @mischievous-thwapling
Your wip?? Is?? EvERYwheRE??? NO WAY MINE TOO. *eyes sparkle* lol we have so much in common. B’)

Your method is not stupid, haha, it’s completely valid. >:o!! I have a friend who likes to just sit and think about her stories and let them play like movies in her head to figure them out. Sounds like a pretty awesome…[Read more]

]]> 0 862e891d4b60fbe5e2782239abb99f6b The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86432/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:43:37 -0400 @eden-anderson
Ooohh, yeah, tone can be tricky. I always have to fight with my stories a bit to make the tone feel lighter because if I’m not intentional about it they can get pretty heavy. What genre are you writing?? Do you feel like your story is teaching or stretching you in new ways?

Kids can definitely be annoying and exhausting. XD Hhhhhh…[Read more]

]]> 0 95abd8b6c772d17533c89878c3555a52 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic This isn't what it looks like... But how do I show readers that? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86431/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:34:33 -0400 Hmm, is adjusting their ages out of the question? If the girl is significantly older or younger than the guys readers may be less likely to consider shipping anyone. (The bigger the age gap, the less likely, haha. Might need to be more than a couple years) Personally, this is my favorite go-to when I don’t want characters to get shipped together.…[Read more]

]]> 0 f062f0f6d208f98eecc40c5615fb1561 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic I Have a Writing Question, Any Advice? :D in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86430/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:25:02 -0400 😂😂😅😅😅

]]> 0 3c70fe5506c8cecb846d0a08890f9a08 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86353/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:12:41 -0400
These are three of my MCS :DD The girl in the middle is Cerise, and she’s the primary protagonist. Well, sort of. It’s a bit complicated, haha. The guys on her sides are Basil (left) and Orwell (right). There are two other secondary characters, but I’m trying to keep my cast on the smaller side..

]]> 0 bbc05f6da97bf73062b9bcea2ad79ebb The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic I Have a Writing Question, Any Advice? :D in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86343/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:43:16 -0400 @wingiby-iggiby *finger guns*

]]> 0 14f8f9a1f81ccf36e23a4647e3452061 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86342/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:41:00 -0400 @deeprun I have never read captain underpants, and stubbornly refuse to discredit it (and stories similar) as being an invalid form of art/story, but I’m right there with you in feeling discontent with the existence of such stories. (Mehaps that’s contradictory of me, but that’s where I find myself. XD)

I wonder if that circles back to the idea…[Read more]

]]> 0 9cc809724ab1f6c63537605563391c9d The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86341/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:10:36 -0400 @deeprun I believe the most concise and short way to explain what kind of stories usually resonate with me, are the stories that juggle and explore the relationship between joy and beauty, and pain and grief. –I know more emotional stories aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I guess they’re mine, haha. That being said, there is the element of the…[Read more]

]]> 0 9fa4c57b76a5ed07bd730c5acd01a9c2 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic I Have a Writing Question, Any Advice? :D in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86323/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 19:28:40 -0400 I’m not a very experienced writer myself, but I really think the answer to that question varies from writer to writer. You’ll just have to experiment and find out what works best for you. ^.^ If you want my personal opinion you could always write it now while you’re excited about it, and then rewrite it again later after writing the scenes that…[Read more]

]]> 0 38e023d91e6d2077ca7d730cd1ab597e The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86316/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:18:13 -0400 @mischievous-thwapling I think I realized storytelling (not specifically writing, in my case, haha.) was important to me sometime around 2016, but the interest was probably there before I was consciously aware of it. I would love to hear about the book you’re working on, should you ever have the urge (tbh what writer doesn’t feel this every now…[Read more]

]]> 0 c9ca20a966b7e5b88e60c43f0e6bc5cc The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86313/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:10:04 -0400 @deeprun
Yes, see! Exactly, !! Idk, I don’t really feel right about bashing anything anyone makes creatively (that’s a completely different rant though X’D) so to say it in a way that doesn’t belittle other comics/graphic novels, I just don’t feel like I vibe with most stories told through that medium. Though again that’s a complicated statement…[Read more]

]]> 0 ea33140d11c6402ef2b4e722ebed55ff The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86311/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:55:47 -0400 @millennium Hey, it’s okay, motivation is a tricky thing. But it always comes back when it’s meant to. :’) Glad your life otherwise fairs well. Certainly, something to be thankful for. <3 If your itch to write comes back, you’ll have to tag me and let me know what you’re working on.

@eden-anderson Thank you, I do too. <3 I’m sorry life has…[Read more]

]]> 0 0dfe0727a28bb42901dfff446ec73783 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86189/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:48:08 -0400 @deeprun Haha ’round SE I just take the stalking as a given. 🤣 So you are pardoned. That my friend is a very complex question, haha. You probably didn’t mean it as such, so I’ll try not to ramble. Too much. Just putting it bluntly, I’m a little particular about what I enjoy reading, I guess. The types of stories I usually find in comics aren’t…[Read more]

]]> 0 4aaf0fefebd10facaf3801808389fa3a The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86174/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:55:00 -0400 @wingiby-iggib If I only drew when I felt I was good at it I would have significantly less art to account for. :’) Haha.

Dude, your wip sounds awesome! Sounds like you’ve put a lot of work into ironing it out. :o!! How long has it been in the works??

My most current project is a comic called Within the Brume. It’s gone through enough changes…[Read more]

]]> 0 de970616e0eca0ac83764075266ae046 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86159/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:34:24 -0400 @mischievous-thwapling THANKS!! (When did you join SE?? :D)

Yes, I did draw my profile picture! They are two of my ocs, though they’re not from one of my more serious projects. They’re from a collaborative story that some of my friends and I started– and don’t take very seriously. Haha. They are basically space elves. Skip, and his little sister…[Read more]

]]> 0 17dbdde044967b77de72ee944491f2ec The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86115/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:00:22 -0400 @zee Greetings! I wasn’t sure if people were still active ’round here, heh. I am familiar with the Tintin comics! But it has been a while since I’ve read any of them. 🙂 I remember thinking they were pretty rad. I take It you’re a fan?

@eden-anderson Hello Eden! It has been absolutely ages, how has life been treating you?? Honestly, I’ve been…[Read more]

]]> 0 27876ba6a539bbab6f650ceef62b2129 The Fledgling Artist started the topic From adventure to slice of life in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86069/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 01:50:35 -0400 Question:
Is it possible to take a very heavy Adventure story and change it into something that feels more slice of life, without sacrificing the adventure itself? Essentially, how can I take an inherently adventure-type-story, and turn it into something that feels more like slice of life, without changing the fact that the characters are still on…[Read more]

]]> 0 c2226461dd53a5cbd7aa54f941963a6b The Fledgling Artist started the topic Reintroduction :] in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86064/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 22:28:28 -0400 Hello,
I’m gonna try to keep this short ’cause super long intro threads are scary. 👀
My name is Anna, but you’re welcome to call me Fledge if you prefer. I joined Story Embers back in 2018(??) when it was still new and shiny, but since I’ve not been around much I figured I’d make a new intro thread to meet all the new faces.

I’m not actually a…[Read more]

]]> 0 3061e0963c94a77a5a6b6a5e98631342 The Fledgling Artist changed their profile picture https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86063/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 22:10:07 -0400 0 0e7bb44a50a8285cf2730eff5c81cf90 The Fledgling Artist's profile was updated https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86062/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 22:05:40 -0400 0 49db52135b04b30f123d71904472fb56 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/81088/ Sun, 21 Jun 2020 19:16:52 -0400 Awesome artwork everyone, btw!

]]> 0 8ff97d8ab41c9aa81a52d417134f956b The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/81086/ Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:36:43 -0400 @naiya-dyani I guess you can link to my Instagram? If that works?
https://www.instagram.com/annamariethefledglingartist/

]]> 0 cc3bd8c12ac16f7e3c65cd8b797beb2d The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic What's up, artists? in the forum Camp Artifex Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/81057/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 21:34:46 -0400 @chalice
By the time I get back to our previous conversation to catch up, it seems like it’s been long enough to catch up all over again. XD I guess I haven’t been around here a ton since the art guild fizzled.

How have you been??

As far as comic projects go, both of the projects I was working on last we talked have been shelved. I have another…[Read more]

]]> 0 d85eb8c794d2b8b6091e0a1d4dd90ab1 The Fledgling Artist started the topic Discord Server for Graphic novelists!? in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/81056/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 21:21:32 -0400 Hello hello! I have returned.
I’m asking around all the creative communities I’m in touch with if there’s any interest in me making a discord server for Christian graphic novelists/ comic writers/ comic artists.  This would be a place to encourage and connect with other people of likemindedness and a place to share our projects with people who…[Read more]

]]> 0 af29bff44c04a5c50b82f48c0f5e2634 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/81053/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 21:12:47 -0400 Someone tagged me about permission to post my art somewhere, I don’t know what page that was on, but as long as I am credited as the artist I am cool with that! :DD Sorry for not saying anything sooner.

]]> 0 7b6126c5fc545dd9931eb97f67834490 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/78187/ Sun, 03 May 2020 23:07:10 -0400 @theswordinthebook

I accidentally drew Radcliffe. 😂💙

 

]]> 0 7223d17fd7f897ebb4cac377e5afbb8a The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Character memes in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77991/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:08:44 -0400 some of these would make hilarious oc drawing prompts😂

]]> 0 d50e33008389119e92428a9c6c5adeb5 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77974/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 01:22:19 -0400 oh wow, @chalice your art never fails to stun me 😭<3

]]> 0 42fe8095adb63ada83240cf7f6d37abb The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77973/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 01:19:46 -0400 @wolverinerm aaaa I’m so glad you like it. 😅<3

@anne_the_noob14 Oh aww :’3
I’ve been feeling really lost creatively so far this year, so that weirdly actually means a lot, thank you Anne. C:

]]> 0 f2382cfc528256b0d28257f6d800fd5b The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77789/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:12:02 -0400 oop, my bad, haha 😅 Thanks Claire.
@wolverinerm ^^See above :3

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