Should I Redraw This? Yes Or No

Reblog if you're aroace. 💚🖤🤍💜

So, I saw this image on Facebook, and it was supposedly showing what Queen Nefertiti would have looked like in real life:

Now, I thought this AI generated garbage was just truly terrible on a number of levels; first off, she looks wayyyyyy too modern - her makeup is very “Hollywood glamour”, she looks airbrushed and de-aged, and as far as I’m aware, Ancient Egyptians didn’t have mascara, glitter-based eyeshadows and lip gloss. Secondly, her features are exceptionally whitewashed in every sense - this is pretty standard for AI as racial bias is prevalent in feeding AI algorithms, but I genuinely thought a depiction of such a known individual would not exhibit such euro-centric features. Thirdly, the outfit was massively desaturated and didn’t take pigment loss into consideration, and while I *do* like the look of the neck attire, it's not at all accurate (plus, again, AI confusion on the detailing is evident).

So, this inspired me to alter the image on the left to be more accurate based off the sculpture’s features. I looked into Ancient Egyptian makeup and looked at references for kohl eyeliner and clay-based facial pigment (rouge was used on cheeks, charcoal-based powder/paste was used to darken and elongate eyebrows), and I looked at pre-existing images of Nefertiti, both her mummy and other reconstructions. While doing this, I found photos of a 3D scanned sculpture made by scientists at the University of Bristol and chose to collage the neck jewellery over the painting (and edited the lighting and shadows as best as I could).

Something I see a lot of in facial recreations of mummies is maintaining the elongated and skinny facial features as seen on preserved bodies - however, fat, muscle and cartilage shrink/disappear post mortem, regardless of preservation quality; Queen Nefertiti had art created of her in life, and these pieces are invaluable to developing an accurate portrayal of her, whether stylistic or realistic in nature.

And hey, while I don't think my adjustments are perfect (especially the neck area), I *do* believe it is a huge improvement to the original image I chose to work on top of.

I really liked working on this project for the last few days, and I think I may continue to work on it further to perfect it. But, until then, I hope you enjoy!

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Love without Sex

I’m doing a Philosophy paper on Asexuality. Please reblog if you think Love without Sex is possible! I really need the data. Like if you think love has to have sex.

"but they are not canon"

Do I look like I give a fuck

What are your thoughts on pointillism?

I like it! I tend to prefer it a little more abstract rather than hyper-realistic, but the way the art is made means that I'm constantly finding new details every time I take another look at a piece.

oh shit that a monkey

the rest

Do you Do you bases with these *looks with my autistic eyes* /silly https://www.tumblr.com/miscellaneous-dragon-art/777326033519198208/heres-the-evolution-tree-for-reference-also?source=share (I love them so much I love genetic history of species especially WoF)

Not yet, but I could! I can give you some of the line arts? Which would you like? :)

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Ok, so, I have to bite the bullet:

I am bad at committing to projects. I want to get better.

So! Send me your requests in my ask box and I’ll draw your OCs, Wings of Fire characters, etc.! And I’ll get to as many as I can :)

Just wanted to drop in to say that I love seeing the art you create!! So many good dragons!!

tysm!!! I’m flattered!!! I’m so glad people are enjoying what I make, and seeing people genuinely engage and enjoy engaging with my content brings me so much joy 🥹