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digital art, graphite art, coloring (I keep wanting to spell color the British way for some reason), composing music, playing piano, designing D&D campaigns and other table-top RPG systems, crochet, making impossible cosplay gear out of simply foam and cardboard, and lastly programming a video game. And there’s probably a few others I forgot.
Digital art???? Pleasssssse tell me how to get started on that. I love digital drawings that I see and want to explore it for myself. Graphite art – fascinating how without color it captures so much depth – it’s how I do most of my drawings (cuz I’m scared I’ll mess it up if I add color 😭) but I should attempt to master it someday.
What kind of music do you compose? And what kind of video games?
Also, yes for the British spellings – I regularly spell gray as grey😏
My dream is to someday own a large entertainment company that does books, games, television, film, and graphic novels. In the dream office building, there will be an octopus in the lobby.
I’d instantly apply.
Your dream fantasy home sounds awesome. Love all the areas you included in it.
Really like your quotes. They are very honorable.
Thank you!
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Oh I love your style! I dress 1940-50s all the time and it’s so fun! I have a couple trench coats, a London Fog, and a 40’s dress coat. They are so much fun to wear! Glad to find another person who enjoys the style!
Yayyy! Yes, the fellow retro-style enjoyers are always a wonderful find (eek that makes us seem like something from a thrift store… do you get what I’m saying? sorry…) And out of curiosity, what’s a London Fog?
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Ah! Another poet, I see. I tend to write stuff with a strong pattern, even if that pattern isn’t always as clear as a rhyme scheme (although I do tend to use rhyme, meter, alliteration, all those good things). It mainly just depends on the texture of the poem I’m writing. And they do tend to have rather distinct textures (at least to me).
What about you?
Yes, I definitely understand the idea of textures in poem – it’s a quality poetry lends itself to especially well, since so much focus is on word choice. I have some familiarity with the technical aspects of poetry, though probably not as much as I should have, since the true actual poetry I’ve written is limited to a few Shakespearean sonnets – part of a contest at my old school that they made me do lol but I loved writing different textures for each according to the prompt.
My favorite time periods are usually more on the ancient side (especially when paired with interests in archeology) but I’d say my favorites are probably between 11th century, 14th century, 16th century, and later 1800’s. For cultures: Saxon, Norse, Rus, German, Roman, Jewish, Danish, Slavic…yeah.
love, love, LOVE the Eastern European ancient styles, they’re so beautiful. I need to research more into clothing periods myself. And of course, the Roman styles are iconic – that was one of my favorite parts of reading about Rome.
Since I started digging into clothing history I have sewn and/or collected:
This whole list is so impressive! And the styles?? Oh my goodness: medieval headdresses and dresses? 1700s America? A REGENCY FORMAL ENSEMBLE WITH DANCING SLIPPERS? That’s amazing.
I love the fact that you’re planning to try out embroidery – that’s one of my favorite details to find on clothing.
I… am not as learned as you. I simply enjoy looking at clothes and drawing them (maybe not entirely accurately XD). I love medieval Eastern European styles, as I said above, some Renaissance, ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian styles, 1950s style, 1800s empire waists, the wide skirts of 1700s… tbh, in history, it’s often the domestic part of it – like fashion – that interests me most.
Ah, good choice. I wouldn’t like to fall either, but I honestly don’t know which I’d pick.
they truly are two very good options…
I…also do not love jellybeans. Thus the question.
hehe yes indeed
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
This might be generic advice, but my best tip is to check multiple thrift stores and get familiar with what treasures each store usually holds. There’s the place with good rings, another with nice clothes, another with all the old music boxes… And get familiar with how quickly each store is raided and when they get new stuff in. You don’t have to track times or anything – just get a sense of how often you should check a store.
No, this is great, thanks! Literally, I have no idea where to start, so this is helpful.
Yes! It’s practically impossible to make a steampunk outfit without cosplay skills, but yes.
real… it’s so retro and eclectic at the same time, and that makes it even harder.
Ugghhh, hair. I still don’t understand hair. I know God gave us all beautiful unique hair, but it makes it difficult to style. Or just clean. What shampoo to use, what products promote healthiness, etc.
Yeah, it’s definitely almost impossible at times. If you’re looking for advice, it helped me to find out my hair type (you can just look up “hair types” on Google) – there are some product-specific recommendations for each, I think. I’m sure you have gorgeous hair, though!
Unrelated, but the 1950s had great car models too. Bring back the best fashion elements and the cars. Don’t bring back everything, but let’s bring back those.
Ok, correct me if I’m wrong, but did the Corvette Stingray come from the 50s? I don’t know a ton of cars, but that’s one I do know and like.
Several of those are familiar. I’ll check them out.
Hope you find something you like!
It’s such a colorful name. Pastel green with chrome trimmings.
She’s actually from a fantasy story with a partly 1950s aesthetic! Weird coincidence that we were talking about that. :] I keep using the word charismatic for my Enid. She’s smart and tricky and empathetic. She has that personality everyone flocks to at a party, but that’s only a part of her, and I love discovering more about her.
What about your Enid? What’s she like?
I have never thought about the name in those terms, but I love that. Green’s my favorite color, and if it’s pastel and with chrome trimmings – *heart eyes* – lovely and retro.
Wow! Okay, your world sounds fun, do you have a blurb? Your Enid sounds like someone I’d definitely want to be friends with, though I’d probably skip the party and stay at home. Smart and empathetic is a powerful combination, tricky is the cherry on top! Love to meet her someday!
My Enid is hmm the person who can read you really well, and tell if you want quiet support or a fun time, but she also won’t hesitate to intervene if she thinks it’s necessary. She’s intelligent, determined, and empathetic too – I’m also still discovering more about her, though!
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Hello, Bilbo!
I would love to say that I’ve written short stories and completed multiple novels… but I haven’t. Unfortunately.
I would like to though!
Me too… for me, it’s more short stories that are rather long to be short and novels that are rather short to be books😆 if that makes any sense.
I love Jesus, my friends and family, writing, Lord of the Rings, and mac and cheese.
Hooray! Me too… though I can be very picky with my mac and cheese. Have you read the books and watched the movies? (I’ve only watched the movies admittedly but they’re my favorite movies of all time)
Oh, and I’m LittleMissSunshine, aka Evie. I’m new here too, lovely to meet you!
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Hello, and nice to meet you!
a smattering of poetry
I’ve written some myself. What kind of poetry do you like to write?
I’m also a historical clothing/culture nerd, hand-crafting enthusiast
Historical clothing is filed under my obsession with compiling outfits. Dressing characters is so very fun, and drawing, even more so. What period(s)/culture(s) do you like? What do you craft?
My current WIP is about a book-loving boy, a begrudging elderly faerie, a bit of magic glass, and the wild world that threatens them all…among other things. Such as cookies. Oh, and an accidental prophecy. But that part’s not very important.
Wanna read. Sounds like a perfect cozy fantasy, and I especially love the tidbit about magic glass. Glass in fantasy always has a twist to it I feel like. And you can never go wrong with cookies. They go especially well with accidental prophecies, I hear, though I’ve never tried it myself.
If you could ride a dragon for a day, or own a horse for life, which would it be?
Horse. It’s so elegant and free and overall cool to ride a horse I feel like, and even though I’ve only ever done the kiddie rides, if I knew how to ride one, I think I’d really enjoy it. Dragons are cool, but I feel like I might fall off – at least with a horse it’s not so far a drop lol
Do Jellybeans qualify as food?
I… don’t love jellybeans, so I’m not the best person to ask, but my instinct is you eat it, so it’s a food, right?
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
More comfortable than jeans and look so neat and stylish. Just that and a sweater, and you’re set.
True words. I would love one day, when I have an actual job, to wear outfits with vintage elegance that slacks naturally have. Office chic lol
I have several pairs of wide-legged floral-printed denims. Usually wear those with cream blouses or sweaters. I also love anything brick red. With winter coming on, three different trenchcoats and a fuzzy hot pink shacket. XD I’ve had my eye on a heavier vintage look, but I’d have to thrift a whole three-piece suit, which is practically impossible. Sigh…
I WANT A TRENCH COAT SO BAD WDYM YOU HAVE 3?! I love the combo that you described of cream tops with flower print jeans *heart eyes* and respect for the brick red – I don’t have anything in that color, but now I’m curious. Any tips for thrifting? And do you like steampunk? The three-piece suit suggests you might.
Did you ever have a phase where you could not wrap your brain around fashion?
… yes *cries* especially with hair. I have wavy hair now, but I used to treat it like it was still straight… not a good look. And now I don’t wear a uniform, I can fully wear outfits to school I like, but I’m scared to think what I would have worn a few years ago.
Cosmo Sheldrake, AURORA, Sleep Token, some rock, theremin music (often Grégoire Blanc), Miracle Musical, Caravan Palace and any of the better electro-swing artists, choral classics, oldies from 1910-50s, liminal-space-ish albums (like plunderphonics) from various artists.
Will look up. I love 1950s fashion btw
I don’t listen to much Christian music (outside of a couple things) because I haven’t seen much stylistic range. Maybe there’s something there for me. Who would you recommend?
I love Skillet (hard rock, which I don’t generally listen to, but it’s good), NEEDTOBREATHE (kinda alt), Lauren Daigle and Casting Crowns for more slow steady songs, Jenna Raine and Max McNown have a few Christian songs (they’re more country leaning), and more pop-wise, Allison Eide, Brandon Heath, for KING & COUNTRY. I need to do some more exploration myself, but that’s what I’ve got.
We both have a character named Enid? Awesome! I love the name so much. What’s your character’s personality?
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Hello to another Rilla of Ingleside fan!
Yayyyy! Hello, wonderful to meet you as well!
rustic/high fantasy inspired by Norse/Irish culture, Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians, and the Silmarilion, called Songs in Starlight.
Would LOVE to read! I love Irish/Norse culture and their Celtic vibes. I have never read the Silmarilion or LoTR (shame on me, right?) but I love the movies so very much. Why Ephesians, out of curiosity? And I love the name!
Your WIP sounds fascinating! I love what I can tell of its “texture.” Light weilding should always be legendary and never just a myth. Same with truth.
Thank you! And I agree, even if light wielding isn’t visible, the light of Christ is powerful and legendary.
Do socks belong on chair feet?
Depends on the chair. If the chair is dainty – ruffled socks. If it’s fancy – cable knit. But only if the chairs are in the right room for socks.
Which do you connect with better, Narnia or Middle Earth?
Middle Earth. Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves, men, and Eagles in a sweeping epic? But I also really need to read beyond The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, so maybe it’ll change. I really love LoTR though.
What would happen if Walter actually survived the war?
He would marry Una, and continue to write beautifully, but it would be sadder and with more gravitas, which would sadden Anne even as she realizes how much he’s grown up, and of course Rilla would help him with the horrors he experienced. Btw, it’s Walter’s last letter that always makes me cry.
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Hello hello, it’s lovely to meet another newbie! I need to go to all y’all’s introduction discussions.
School’s been so busy I can’t keep up with my own life timeline, lol.
*nods solemnly* Real,very real
I like to write mostly epic fantasy with hints of other genres. I also have a ridiculous amount of other hobbies, though I’m definitely not equally great at all of them, lol! My dream job is to be an author and eventually a business-owner.
Awesome! Your genre combo sounds super cool, especially since you’re combining epic fantasy, which is already erm… epic, with sub-genres so… super epic! I would love to read some of your work sometime. What are your other hobbies? And what kind of business would you like to own?
Love the Galadriel quote. Lotr is one of my favorite movies of all time as well. Undoubtedly my favorite trilogy. Can’t wait to see you around on here!
Yayyyy! Me too!
What is your dream fantasy-style home? Not necessarily from a specific book or movie, but just in general, like a palace, cave, secret bunker, or something like that. Feel free to go into detail!
Heheheheh ok: I haven’t though about this before, but since I am now, I’d say somewhere in a forest (with NO ticks) probably on the edge of a forest, near a lake (potentially with a castle whose king and queen I’m very good friends with and where I attend balls at). I love sunlight in forests but I also love rain, so either way, ginormous windows are a must. There also must be cats and a lovely large tea cabinet and a fireplace and potentially a fire pit out back. And rooms for guests: my family and friends. And a library, with windows seats and cushy armchairs and two stories in height. Lots of color, but probably lots of white walls to maximize light, so more pops of color. I would also love a balcony and maybe a widow’s walk. A porch with rocking chairs and a swing, with hanging baskets of flowers, and a cobbled pathway leading to a fun-colored door, and a little garden. Overall vibe: cozy, elegant maximalism, and a little bit of cottage core.
What is your favorite vibe for a book to be? Like, the general feeling the environment and story gives you. Whimsical, epic, dystopian, regal, etc.
Regal, I’d say, and epic. I love sweeping tales, and as much I love whimsy, I prefer it in small sweet moments that somehow heighten the epic aspects.
What (in your opinion) is the best line you have ever written?
I really cannot say: but I’ll give you two of my favorites.
This is what my character Enid said when someone asked why she still believed in God after so many troubles. Her quotation is from C.S. Lewis, admittedly not medieval, but I adore it, and it goes really well with her mindset.
” ‘A wise man, a scrivener of sorts, once said, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” Because it is risen, and because He is risen,” Enid leaned forward, “I can see the light in this world, everything that is good, noble, and true. And because I see the light, I know that no darkness lasts. For the sun will always, always shine again. So I intend never to fall into that darkness twice.’ ”
2: this came as a result of a book I was reading in English and watching Saving Private Ryan – weird combo, but yeah. I envision this line as an encouragement to soldiers by a commander after a hard loss.
” ‘We can’t live for them. I’ve never believed that. We cannot live for them because we do not have the individual beautiful souls God made only for them. But we can live because of them. If you think about it, we all live because of someone. If we begin to live like it – that’s when you act for them, for their sacrifice.”
Oh, and a potential romance subplot line.
“You are very unpredictably lovely.”
Looking forward to seeing you around the forum!
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Are you a stalker? XD Just kidding. Hehe… I was the same. I’m sorry if there was a delay because we couldn’t set up new accounts for a while.
What would you do if I said I was a stalker? jkjk no, I actually applied a year ago and I’d kind of given up hope that it would be responded to, so surprise happy surprise when I checked my inbox!
What sort of music do you enjoy?
I have three main categories: alt, pop, ballad/instrumental/soundtrack. My alt preferences are Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco, pop artists like Shawn Mendes, Olivia Rodrigo, Lana Del Rey, One Direction, One Republic, Rihanna (I lean towards 2000s-2010s), and the last category is artists like Howard Shore (LoTR!) and other movie soundtracks, especially for writing, Orthodox chants, and ballad-wise, Loreena McKennitt. My Christian music listening is kind of spread across those genres-wise.
And when you compile outfits, what sort of aesthetic are you drawn to? (If you have weird music and fashion interests, trust me, it’s impossible to weird me out at this point.)
I really love whimsical elegance overall, with a definite retro lean, so when I dress up, sometimes I’ll wear slacks and a cute top/sweater with booties or fun sneakers, or a dress (a lot of the time with flowers on it) that is still elegant but like fun colors – I’m not huge on beige lol. Casual wear, I still try and maintain elegance, to be honest, so cardigans and sweaters with jeans are my go-to. I do have a little cottage core leaning too. What about you? What does funky music listening consist of? And respect for old trinkets, old pretty things are peak.
If you ever need help brainstorming or editing, feel free to tag me!
I’ll keep that in mind, especially since I struggle to sit down and actually world-build, so thanks 😀 lovely to meet you!
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
Bridget: hiiiii!!
My favorite books:-Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery
-The Blood of Kings series by Jill Williamson (the prequel series is my personal favorite of hers, the Kinsman Chronicles, but it does have more mature themes – still Christian though!)
-Twilight (pls don’t judge me it’s a rly good binge read)
-The Mirror Visitor series by Christelle Dabos
-romance authors: Alexandra Moody, Lynn Painter, and Melanie Dickerson
-I have HUGE respect for Brandon Sanderson, my fave magic system is Mistborn’s Allomancy, but I need to lock in and actually finish series😅
-The Hunger Games is my fave dystopia (new movie anyone?!)
-The Betsy-Tacy series by Maud Hart Lovelace, based off of real-life experiences of everyday life in the early 1900s
My favorite kind of tea is English Breakfast, and before you yell at me that that’s so boring, trust, I have REALLY good English Breakfast tea.
I like to draw people: characters mostly. I draw with pencil and paper, but I’m looking into digital art. Any advice would be much appreciated on that front!
🙂↔️No coffee. Perhaps one day. Maybe I shall try it out… with copious amount of sugar and add-ons – hellooo Starbucks!
Sorry idk how to do the block reply sort of thing and I have no idea if I tagged this right, but yeah. Tech stuff again😅
Ellette: hello!
What are your books and publishing company? Can I find your art online?
My die-hard favorite books would be Anne of the Island and Rilla of Ingleside even though it makes me cry, the high school and post-high school set books of Betsy-Tacy. Fantasy: Kinsman Chronicles.
If I could spend a week with one of my characters… oof all right. Probably Ilaria. She’s quite a bit like me😅 I think we’d have a lot of fun, since she’s outspoken yet bright, and loves music and beautiful things (think compiling playlists together and looking at sunsets). If I wanted to have a sit-down talk about intellectual or theological matters, I’d pick Enid, but Alex would also be interesting.
Fantasy weapon hehehe ok. I don’t actually have a ton of experience with fantasy weapons in books proper, but a Harry Potter wand would be lovely – I kinda have a Hermione mindset about schoolwork (Wingardium Leviosa). Or something from Percy Jackson, like Riptide or Annabelle’s invisibility hat, a plain everyday object that actually has a lot of power.
So glad to meet you both!
In Christ,
Evie
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen... because by it I see everything else
