All aboard the cottagecore train... I've noticed a lot of new illustrators lately adopting this style. I'm following about 2300 artists on insta and only 7 of them were true cottagecore with the specific style. I think we're near 15 now.
A US Navy P-3 Orion photographed at Salem, Oregon in August 1980. I just happend to be at the airport with my camera when the plane made a brief stop to drop off a passenger.
The Queens Garden in Bryce Canyon showcases towering hoodoos in vibrant orange and red hues, creating a breathtaking vista against the bright blue sky. The contrast between lush green pines and rugged, colorful terrain offers a stunning visual feast, with light and shadow adding depth and dimension
Out in the middle of nowhere is actually somewhere: it's a landscape surrounded by space, and within that space one can walk around outside in one's bathrobe -- or not even that if you please -- and not be seen by the neighbors.
You don't hear their TV or music. No loud cars, or sirens. No shouting, flashing lights, LED advertisements in your face.
#wordweavers 01/05/2024 Introduce your setting as if it's a character in your story.
The McAlistair mansion POV: “I’m currently the host of Esther and her strange little maid. Before I belonged to Esther’s husband, but he wasn’t with them when they came back from the colonies. Something has happened there, I don’t know what, but it makes Esther ill. The little strange maid tries her best to help.”
#wordweavers 24/05/2024 While drafting, do you avoid or binge watch similar material?
I have a very good memory (for this kind of things only, don’t count on me to remember to buy the milk) & I like to do references everywhere I can. For example, I remember this panel from being an Hergé’s favourite because of the movement. I decided to reuse the idea, each doctor is one step away from removing his hat.