06/06/2017 17:57:50 ¶ ●

## Hey. Hey, Dirkjake folks.

callmearcturus:

> Hey. Archie here. Sorry this ain’t fic or meta or anything.

> I just wanted to say that… If you create content for people in this fandom to enjoy, you’re a fucking rockstar. If you signal boost cool content for your content creators, you are also a rockstar.

> If you’re writing your first fic ever and you’re nervous, you are a brave person and I’m proud of you, my dude. We all start somewhere, and every other writer around you has been in your shoes and gets it.

> If you are writing your hundredth fic, dude, not only are you fucking awesome, you’re generous as shit, thank you for sharing with us.

> If you have a doodle to share, people wanna see it. If you worked on a piece for days or hours, people wanna see it.

> Thank you for making cool shit. And even when you make something that isn’t exactly to everyone’s taste, I think I speak for a lot of people when I say we are still glad you are making it. Not all stories are for everyone, but every story is for someone, and you never know how your work can help your fellow fanfolk.

> There are people here who are hype as fuck to see your content, and I know the environment around this pairing in particular can be soured by jealous tryhards, but believe me, more want to cheer you on. Take some goddamn pride in the fact you are contributing positivity to a fandom instead of subtracting from it.

> You’re awesome.

07/06/2017 23:57:40 ¶ ●

## May I inquire about your feelings towards the pairing John <3 Rose?

I always considered John as… non really interested in any romantic relationship during the comic. He has his friends and it was enough for him at this time and I think I can relate to that!
But as for any pairing, if they’re happy together, then I think it’s a great pairing?

I don’t ship them but who cares and I still think they make an amazing duo and are still great friends and they care for each other!

08/06/2017 00:35:16 ¶ ●

## How do you like davekat? Also I love your art!

They are great for each other so yeah, I do like them!
(I don’t have time to draw another one and I had this drawing on the blog, so…)
(Thank you for the compliment!)

08/06/2017 21:05:46 ¶ ●

08/06/2017 21:45:46 ¶ ●

## Just a real quick question from an aspiring artist; how long have you been drawing? I really love your art and I want to be as good as you some day! ♥️

Oh, a long time I think!

I also spend 4 years studying illustration and it helped a lot with anatomy! But I keep trying to improve and I’ll always be a better artist in 1 year, even better in 10 years! Can’t wait to be a grandma to see how much I improved during my life!!

08/06/2017 23:13:09 ¶ ●

## How do you pose your characters? They always look so natural and flowing and not stiff and they convey so much emotion and aadnfkfk (you're like. My favorite artist, I am so in love with your art I just. djaksnsksn)

Hi Anon!
I find inspirations from writing, dancing, photography, music… Lots of things!

It’s really difficult to draw something who’ll look natural only by imagination I think (at least, I’m not capable of it at the moment, but I’ll find time to improve on that point!). My anatomy’s skill aren’t perfect, I can see so many mistakes in my drawings (ha!). I try to hide my weaknesses behind the emotion of the drawing (softness, always softness!).

I hope it helps!

08/06/2017 23:25:38 ¶ ●

## I love your tiny god tier persona! It's really nice and cute <3

Thank you! I have so many of them it’s getting ridiculous!

But it’s so fun to draw! I might open some commission for some tiny godtier this summer, would you guys be interested?

09/06/2017 20:50:56 ¶ ●

I’ll be able to take 3 slots for those tiny godtier persona!

- Taken
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If you’re interested or have any question, send me an e-mail at : nightcigale@gmail.com

EDIT: Wow thank you guys!! I won’t take more commissions for now, but I might open them again in the future if you guys are interested! (*´∇｀*)

09/06/2017 22:53:28 ¶ ●

## You're art is so amazing! And thank you for showing us the frogboi Jake fic. I can't stop reading it!

Thank you! I miss drawing that cutie frogboi, but I have some ideas for him!

Arc created a wonderful frogboi, graceful and powerful and look at this tiny nerd I just draw! I’m so sorry (not so sorry, I love him).
___
You don’t know who is the frogboi? Go read the fic by Callmearcturus!

10/06/2017 13:05:38 ¶ ●

## So this might seem like a random question but.. how do you always have your colors go together so well? It just always seems like you have these beautiful soft color schemes and everything goes together just right. I'm horrible with matching tones together and whatnot and was wondering if you had any tips on.. well, color schemes in general? And maybe how to make them really bring out the emotion you want to evoke :]

I’m sorry it’s going to be a hella long post! Be prepared!

I always find it easier to try to find Dirk’s skin color first, because he’s really white skinned and helps set a color base for the ambiance!
Here, a quick gif of the process!

And the final palette used for this illustration:

But my palettes changes always a lot when I’m painting, let’s just try something together to illustrate my point! Here’s another palette that I like!

First I do flat colors to test things out (especially when I don’t know where I’m going!)

I ended up with an illustration where the character are lighter than the background (So, the opposite of my original illustration)

Here’s the final result!

Feel free to try those palettes to experiment! And modify them if needed!

10/06/2017 22:44:50 ¶ ●

## chamomile, rose water, and other unlikely intoxicants (8/?)

callmearcturus:

> > You look up at last. The Crown makes your neck ache a little, but it won’t be for long.

> > A silence stretches. You wait it out.

> > Finally: “YOU AGAIN.”

> > It’s sound without origin, coming from every inky spot of blackness around you. You nod, and show your teeth. “Me again.”

> blood and frost

11/06/2017 15:08:51 ¶ ●

First batch of Tiny godtiers! You’re all amazing and it was so fun to draw!!
• Knight of Breath - landofsomethingsomething
• Sylph of Void - purplepurpleunicornsparkle
• Knight of Space - sunflower-shandy

EDIT: AWWWW!!
You all put this drawing as your avatar and it makes me SO HAPPY!! (*´∇｀*)

I hope you all have a nice day!

11/06/2017 18:32:50 ¶ ●

## Just a short little note, but you're probably my favorite artist on Tumblr!! I love the way you draw, all your art is so pleasing and lovely to look at. I also love the way you reply to asks so positively. Ahhh. You're such a joy :3

I can’t proceed so much compliments, you’re too sweet! Thank you so much!!
Have a nice day Anon!

12/06/2017 13:00:59 ¶ ●

## Omg I luv ur art its so cute! u get a 10000000000/10 from this Seer of Space ;3

12/06/2017 13:02:36 ¶ ●

## Please re-open God Tier commission soon. Thank

I’ll open them again in a few days! (*´∇｀*)
Thank you for your interest! ♥︎

12/06/2017 15:00:29 ¶ ●

## I just want to say that your drawn responses to questions are adorable and they make my day when I see them

This is now a real canon talksprite with animation and everything! Woohoo!!

12/06/2017 19:52:17 ¶ ●

> “I want lots of things, all the time. Especially when it comes to you, chickadee, I want the whole kit and caboodle. But we can hold off on the canoodle, I suppose. Now hold still.”

> You can only take what you can carry to the edge of the sea - Callmearcturus

It’s been a long time and I didn’t draw the frogboi even after the last chapter of the fic sooo…

I’m weak… I’m so weak… ( ಥ_ಥ)ﾉ⌒┻━┻

12/06/2017 23:16:18 ¶ ●

## Your color palette tips were super helpful!! But I was just curious, how do you come up with your color palettes to begin with? Do you just play around with them until you find what you like or do you have another method? (I just really want to be as good as you some day and I'd like all the tips I can get ;^;)

I have a simple trick that can help you with that!

13/06/2017 00:27:51 ¶ ●

## hey I know they're closed right now, but I just wanted to express interest in one of your tiny godtier commissions!! they're seriously the cutest thing I've ever seen. when they open up again i 200% would commission you!!

14/06/2017 13:18:27 ¶ ●

## I would definitely commission you if you did the mini god tier thing again. I still don't know what my god tier is, but I love seeing your art, so it would be well worth it.

I’ll open them later today I think with 3 sloths again!
And I can do Trollsonas too!

15/06/2017 19:08:33 ¶ ●

> “Called out for relief
> Someone cure him of his grief”

I had this image in mind since quite a long time now and the last chapter of the jamfic inspired me a lot to finally draw it! I have two color version because again, I had fun with palettes colors!
Chamomile, rose water, and other unlikely intoxicants by Callmearcturus

15/06/2017 21:37:52 ¶ ●

## I'm really broke right now but your art is super cool and when i manage to get some extra dolla dolla I'll definitely be looking at you!

Thank you for the compliment Anon, I’ll try to open slots regularly on the blog! (Make sure to look after you first though!)
I hope you have a wonderful day!

17/06/2017 00:03:53 ¶ ●

I did a tattoo commission for Akaiengarde with the name “Justin” and the project was super interesting! Thank you! (*´∇｀*)

This is my new fae’s job, I design tethers. Everything is great!
Inspired by the design I did on this illustration of Dirk

17/06/2017 16:29:34 ¶ ●

Second batch of Tiny godtiers! It was so fun, thank you all, you’re too sweet!!
• Maid of heart - stormsbourne
• Heir of blood - treeprince
• Sylph of heart - karaalyssa
Look at this rad family! Sunglasses for everyone!!
I have time this weekend so I’ll open commissions again in a few hours for those who missed the last batch! (ﾉ･o･)ﾉ

17/06/2017 18:26:42 ¶ ●

There is 3 new slots for next week! 〜(꒪꒳꒪)〜

- Taken
- Taken
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If you’re interested or have any question, send me an e-mail at : nightcigale@gmail.com
Come join my army of tiny godtiers!
EDIT: Closed for now, THANK YOU so much!! (*´∇｀*)

17/06/2017 23:40:33 ¶ ●

## Just wanted to say that I adore your art!! Ironically enough, I don't ship dirkjake but your art is still my favorite of all other artists on tumblr regardless of that. I've also been in an art slump lately but your art has inspired me so much and I feel like I've have a breakthrough with my art and I just really want to thank you for that and for just being an awesome person in general!

Hi Anon!
Thank you so much for your message! I’m so glad that the ship doesn’t stop you to like my drawings! ♥︎

I know art slump and they suck!
But they also mean that you are making progress by being able to see your flaws! ( • ̀ω•́ )✧
When I’m in a middle of one I try to experiment with other mediums or drawing more from observation (Let’s check the anatomy’s book to relearn how to draw an arm…)
You can also go outside to draw! Like a museum, a parc or a zoo, I love drawings animals, they move all the time so it’s difficult, but it’s a really nice exercice! And if you don’t want to draw anything, it’s okay! It happens too, just… take a break, play some games, read a book (or two), go for a walk, take time for yourself!
And if my art can inspire you to kick the ass to that art block, it means so much and it’s so COOL! Go for it!! ( •̀ᄇ• ́)ﻭ✧

18/06/2017 10:10:53 ¶ ●

## sorry if this is a silly question, but i wanted to commission you for a tiny godtier but i wasnt sure... do ppl send you a pic of themselves or just describe/draw themselves?

It depends, a picture really helps me but if you are not confortable with sharing one there’s no problem and I can work without! (some have drawings of themselves and/or sprites and this is also good reference!)
I ask then for a tiny description of your personality or trait (to know if you’re more shy or extrovert, it can help with posture!)
For the classpect, I use generic pictures as reference! (If you want to change the colors of the shoes or other detail, just ask!

18/06/2017 14:04:27 ¶ ●

## I adore your boys, especially your frogboi

Thank you!! I almost forgot this panel of the boys but I guess I’ll post it!
Characters inspired by Callmearcturus’s fic You can only take what you can carry to the edge of the sea (TWYCC for short)

18/06/2017 20:10:02 ¶ ●

## Hello! This is the same anon that was thanking you before, but I also just wanted to add that i love frogboi too. Please don't ever stop drawing the frogboi. He gives me life

Hi again!
Yaaay! Everyone should draw the frogboi and send their love to Arc for writing amazing stories and giving us such inspiration! ( •̀ᄇ• ́)ﻭ✧

18/06/2017 20:39:14 ¶ ●

## hello! I'm here to say that you're one of my favorite artists ever, your tiny godtier is just too cute, and every time I see you on my dash I just get so happy bc you're a tiny ball of joy!! I hope you have a great day :)!!

18/06/2017 22:07:09 ¶ ●

I did some quick research for Jake’s outfit in Arc’s latest fic Chamomile, rose water, and other unlikely intoxicants!
And here, we also have the summer version of the outfit! *wink*

19/06/2017 18:53:55 ¶ ●

## Hey. You're cool. *finger guns*

Thanks, you too!

21/06/2017 11:30:22 ¶ ●

## Hey Cig, are you the Thief of Heart? 'Cause you and your art stole mine B)

Oh, shush you!

21/06/2017 14:24:11 ¶ ●

## Do you do troll god tier for commisions?

Or even troll with a black outfit with symbol in their blood’s color if you prefer!

21/06/2017 19:40:06 ¶ ●

21/06/2017 23:32:53 ¶ ●

Last batch of tiny godtiers commissions!
I exceptionally took 4 slots for this one, thank you so much guys!!
Knight of Mind
Page of Mind
Mage of Space - @sassgardians
Knight of Space - @sirenemoji

22/06/2017 00:07:44 ¶ ●

YOU GUYS!! Look at this wonderful big family!!
I love to see them all together!
3 Heart players, 2 for Mind, 3 Space buddies and one for Blood, Breath and Void!
Still no Time player so our game is doomed (I think?)
But guys, 4 Knights!! Isn’t that the luxe??

23/06/2017 12:13:35 ¶ ●

I have so many Frogboi’s sketches (from Twycc) on my files, this is embarrassingly ridiculous…

24/06/2017 18:32:12 ¶ ●

## so.... will we ever get to see those lovely frogboi sketches? (◕‿◕✿)

I think yes, I won’t add colors or such because I’m lazy and I wanted to practice poses and anatomy again!

I’m also trying to improve my design of Arc’s character!
I’ll post more soon!

24/06/2017 20:09:24 ¶ ●

## Man, half the pages in my sketchbook at this point are just. frogboi. (Mainly based off your design for him but shhhhh)

24/06/2017 20:15:02 ¶ ●

## your art is goals tbh

24/06/2017 20:33:52 ¶ ●

Everything is real sketchy, I’m sorry!

Characters inspired by Callmearcturus’s fic You can only take what you can carry to the edge of the sea (TWYCC for short)

24/06/2017 23:12:42 ¶ ●

## hello i just saw u on my dash again and had this urge to tell u i really admire not only ur artstyle (which is WOWZA) but also the way u interact with all the asks u get on here and stuff i think ur really cool and just wanted to let u know ur very appreciated!! hope u have a nice day/night c:

It’s really motivating to receive such nice messages!! Thank you so much!

24/06/2017 23:43:26 ¶ ●

## Im dying of cuteness for your art It's very beautiful ❤❤❤❤

25/06/2017 00:37:10 ¶ ●

## H-hi ʕ*ﾉᴥﾉʔ sorry i'm shy but... I love your art! I really needed to say this to you ʕノ)ᴥ(ヾʔ PS: i really really love your frogboi! <3 I'm leaving. peace !

I’m so glad when I receive positive feedbacks for the frogboi! He’s so specific to Arc’s fic, which is amazing btw!! (Explicit, don’t read if you’re under 18)
Thank you for fighting your shyness and sending me this message! (*´∇｀*)

26/06/2017 14:11:31 ¶ ●

## @nightcigale please! they're spent lovely uwu

compliments-for-users:

> @nightcigale your art is so amazing!!! i love the colors and it always looks like you put a lot of time into each work!! you seem to be a very cute person !!

I always miss tags and just find this blog and guuuys, it’s so cute!!
THANK YOU! ♥︎

26/06/2017 19:28:09 ¶ ●

I wanted to try something else, but still with the boys!

27/06/2017 15:08:22 ¶ ●

I started Slime rancher out of curiosity!

27/06/2017 15:23:37 ¶ ●

## @nightcigale i love your art!!!! its adorable!! And i hope you luck on that slime ranch XD (the cat slime things r adorable :33)

Too cute for this world! Thank youuu!!

27/06/2017 15:26:33 ¶ ●

## can i join the tiny godtier army? (im a maid :/)

Commissions are closed for the moment, but maybe I’ll have time to take a few in July! (*´∇｀*)