Mint's Gifts for making it through 2020
Dec 31, 2020 20:51:08 GMT -5
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Dec 31, 2020 20:51:08 GMT -5
So you made it through 2020. Congrats! It's been a wild ride and I'm happy I got to come along with you.
It's been a ... heck of an interesting year, wont lie. I've probably been at my worst at some point, but my goodness have you all made it worth getting up every day. You've all been great friends and I've really grown to know a lot of you so much better this year. So sending lots of hearts to you all. If there's any way I can help any of you, at any point, I'm here for you all. <3
Things I've worked out this year is that I've reaffirmed something I've already known. That everyone here - on the forums and on Discord - mean the world to me. You've gotten me through all my little struggles and you've brought a smile to my face at so many turns. I wouldn't have any one else but all of you.
Please see me in 2021.
On to the gifts! In no particular order (it was just the order of things in my document for some reason):
Sapphire: Graphite pencil
I know you've had Sparkscatter's Sapphire Cat avatar for a while, so I wanted to draw that cat as well! I've been working on my more cartoonish style cat and I really like how it turned out.
You've been a great friend throughout 2020 and I'm glad that we've still somehow managed to work on our co-story despite the pure chaos that is the world right now. I love chatting and getting excited over things with you. It's really been spectacular and I'm really hopeful for 2021 when it comes to us talking more.
Winter Lily: graphite pencil
I drew a dock by moonlight, since it seems to fit your vibes.
We've been talking off and on for about a year now and you've been really encouraging about my writing. Thanks for having a den that I can just chill in. It's been great for chatting. And I'm really excited to see where our RP with Brindle is going to go. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better this year.
Dia: Colored pencil
I worked really hard on this picture of Rowlin and I'm really proud of it. I haven't ever tried blending colors like this before, so this has been super fun to work on.
You've been there for me a lot this year. My 1 AM friend, plotting with me and helping me through the tricky turns I've been facing. Thanks for being a place to complain about mod chaos too, that makes the process easier. Also you're Tera chats have been a surprising source of getting work done, as I certainly wouldn't have made this deadline without you to chat to!
Sand: Acrylic
Pun off "Villain Sand." Also I should be given a medal for spelling Villain right.
Truly your a great part of the reason I've stayed sane this year. Transitioning to working as a mod has certainly been made smoother with your help. Plus late night sharing memes is honestly super chill and nice. You're a really good person and you know what you're doing. I'm really looking forward to more of our convos - they make me laugh and make me feel like someone has my back. I'm here if you ever need anything!
Shadow: Acrylic with colored pen for edges
I ... may have forgotten the pen. Dingo posted this quote and I at once had to make something for it! It's a magnet, so I'm hoping that it looks a bit cleaner in person.
This years been rough for you, but you've been stellar my friend. Take care of yourself. I have your back if you need it and I'll be here for you. <3 Your streams have been great and I've been really motivated to work on my stories because of you. I've been progressing through this year at a great pace, but I still managed to get things done. And you've been there to cheer me on. I love you and sending all my hope for 2021.
Irisluv: Colored pencil (The flowers are lilac, bird of paradise, violet, pansy, fancy pansy, roses, forget-me-nots, alpenweiß, chrysanthemum, orchids, daisies, and lavender.)
Truly my favorite piece of this month, which is saying something considering how much art I said this month which I'm proud of. This was so fun to work on. Plus the lines "I'm drawing my ribs" never gets old.
I miss meeting you in person, but my gosh has you being here this year been the best for me. I've just found myself enjoying every video and comment you've sent me. Enough that I've gotta single out the Genderfluid tiktok ones though. Because I've never felt as validated as I did when you sent them, because you've been the only friend met in the real world I've had thus far who had me coming out by Forum Flag to the side of my profile and I truly would like to hug you for that. XD
You've certainly expanded the things I've been interested in through all your videos, that's for sure.
Kayla: Acrylic (TARDIS)
I'm deeply amused that you've been there to chat about Marvel and Doctor who now. I've had a whole lot of fun chatting with you and it's been great to watch you grow as a person. I have been working so hard to catch you when you're online too, but we always seem to miss each other. It's very sad. But I'll catch you eventually. You've been creating such lovely works this year and that's been really cool! Thank you for sharing them with me!
Hawk: Acrylic (Rue and flowers)
My Paradox House family. Truly I've been here for such a long time that I've felt like I've known you all forever. But you've been such a great friend Hawk. One of my little gang that I can go to for fun and random chats. It's plotting and it's randomness and it's just been so much fun. I can't wait to see where we'll go from here and I'm so excited to see where our friendship might lead.
Apparently to vampires, but that's besides the point.
Brightspirit of WindClan: Watercolor (star bird)
The day you came back to the forums, I screamed. And I have missed you a lot. There's been a whole lot I've wanted to chat with you about, but there's only so much time in 2020. And we've managed to chat a lot regardless. That's been great. That's been amazing. And I'm very happy to work on your challenge, even as I've slacked a bit this year. That's fine though. Just keep moving forward. You too! I know things have been tricky, but you've kept going and I know that's going to mean a lot!
Pumpkin pie: Watercolor
I noticed that a lot of the Pretzels banners got deleted with the fall of the image hosting site they were on, so I wanted to do this piece for you!
Pretzels has been a great chatroom and you've been really great to chat with as well! I'd love to continue to chat with you into the next year! I hope that things are going a bit better for you as well. <3
Des: Colored pencil
I really had a great time with this. Even if this man is hard to draw and it's gotta be Hook doesn't it? I've drawn Vincent a lot anyway, so I really have to do this guy too.
This years interactions have been very productive. And weird, heh. Myrnin and Vincent are being quite an interesting force of nature. The calls we've been doing lately have been super fun too, so I need to do those too!
Shade: Watercolor
The numbers were just the time it was when I did this. XD Believe it or not, it was AM, not PM. Archie's scarf is fun.
Our letters have been really fun and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in this stupid letter RP. XD
CFC/Juniperclaw: Pastels
I did a tunneler for you!
You've been a breath of fresh air to chat with and thanks for being there for me! <3
Rain: Pastels
I can track my art progress by my zentangle Touka.
Your little care package midway through the year really helped me through and your chatting with me has been a bright point to my day. And never mind the fact being a reason I haven't exploded from repressed special interests. Chatting about everything that jumps to mind has just been great. I really cannot express how much you've done for me this year or what it's meant to me.
Katana: Pastels (red forest with river.)
Debated on doing Lighthouse art, but instead favored a forest on fire and/or in fall. Figured that it would make for an interesting thing to attempt to draw.
Brownie: Black pen (Series of moons.)
This was one of my favorite experiments to use with the pen. I'm happy with how it turned out! You've been super helpful this year and I'm really looking forward to see what we talk about this year.
Coniloquy: Colored pen
Now to guess which character of yours I've drawn. Anyway, I've really enjoyed our conversations and discussions!
Dusk: Story
Kinda a freeform story/poem and I had a lot of fun making it!
Hime: Colored pencil (space/Saturn)
We really need to talk more. I miss all our conversations and I've enjoyed RPing in TTM. Thanks for sticking with it and me! We're coming up on four years that its been around and that we've known each other!
Tuesday: colored pencil (castle)
I had a bit of fun thinking up what to make for you! I settled for a knight looking on at a castle. It seemed like the sort of fantasy vibe that you really have about you. The penpalship has been so great for me and I really enjoy how this year has been going when it comes to use talking again! Sending lots of love!
Bramble: Black pen (Bramblepath)
We haven't chatted lately, but RPing has been a lot of fun! Here's a Bramblepath in pen!
Hollyfrost: Black Pen
Heeeeeeeeeeey! I drew a Hollyfrost! Haven't done fan art for your comic lately. Thanks so much for talking so much with me this year!
Dingo: Colored pen (Raven)
Bit hard to tell that it's colored, but it has some purple and blue in there! I've been glad to hear from you, even if life has gotten busy with your job! I miss talking more, but have every intention to change that! <3
Chester: Watercolor and colored pencil (creepy trees integrated in forest and beautiful night sky)
I don't know how much I can say that your friendship this year has really helped me through. You've managed to get me through a lot of rough patches just by talking and walking me through the path of your life. You've stood by me and that's meant a lot. I am really glad we've gotten to talk more this year and I want to tell you again that you can reach out at any time!
Searipple: Acrylic (That Which Plagues Us characters)
You've always been so encouraging and there for me and I've really had a lot to say about what that means to me, but I think a hug will tell you just as much. I've can't say more than thank you! <3
Spark: Collage (Scenery with walls)
I struggled working out what to make for you and settled for a scenery of nature. I don't do collages a lot, so this has been a fun experiment.
Phantom: watercolor (Cat looking at the stars)
Yaaaay! More New Blood fan art! I'll just keep making it, ha ha. I got your Christmas card and it really brightened my day! I just recently moved, so I'll have to message you my new address!
Maple: watercolor (Maplestone)
I don't think I've ever done a cat for you before! I gave Maplestone a shot, so I hope it looks okay! <33
Brindle: Collage (Running cat)
Your chatting has been really fun and has been really encouraging! So this collage is made out of motivational quotes!
Echo: Colored pencil (city with 7S)
One of the most detailed backgrounds I have done this month and I had a great time with it!
Dawny: Colored pen + one other art piece (Dawny and Kaia)
Stylized version of Dawnysky! Once again the medium was a touch of a struggle with the colors needed, so it's actually mixed medium with pencil.
Bonus picture because IOUed a Kaia for the bluetooth headphones. They've been great! Thank you so much!
Arlo: Colored pencil (Vyra and Gryphon-Red)
Yeaaaaaaaaah! More Vyra! And Red!
Clo: Colored pen (Curled up person - sad)
I made yours match with Strider's. :3
This was really fun to do!
Thank you for being here this year Clo. Things have had there ups and downs, but you've been there for me and that's been the literal best. Particularly the screaming about history. That's been so fun. Temp and Arthur and Shengying ... just thank you so much. <3
Panther: Watercolor
I needed to draw a sleepy dragon, okay.
Ice: Watercolor + Secret Santa
These were both really fun to do, not going to lie. I hope I get to send them to you soon.
<3 Thanks for the fun character stuff this year!
Stri: Colored pen (Sleeping)
Yours matches Clo's!
I don't have words for what you've meant to me this year. You've been there for me at every turn and I've loved talking to you so much. You're one of my best friends and you've made it through this wild year and helped me make it too.
I think I'll cry if I type any more, so I'll leave it at a big, giant virtual hug.
Falcon: collage
This was a special kind of challenge. Making the blank spaces to the side of the living room creepy and full of words was the most fun.
Razz: Black pen (Nore yelling at loud music at night.)
I miss her, okay. ;-; Myrnin does too. Also, I get the impression she'd leave whatever room she's in just to randomly yell to whoever was upstairs to turn off the music if it wasn't music she liked (and/or ask to join in).
Lark: Me forgetting to send you the list, so made something digital
Thanks for sticking with me! <3
It's been a ... heck of an interesting year, wont lie. I've probably been at my worst at some point, but my goodness have you all made it worth getting up every day. You've all been great friends and I've really grown to know a lot of you so much better this year. So sending lots of hearts to you all. If there's any way I can help any of you, at any point, I'm here for you all. <3
Things I've worked out this year is that I've reaffirmed something I've already known. That everyone here - on the forums and on Discord - mean the world to me. You've gotten me through all my little struggles and you've brought a smile to my face at so many turns. I wouldn't have any one else but all of you.
Please see me in 2021.
On to the gifts! In no particular order (it was just the order of things in my document for some reason):
Sapphire: Graphite pencil
I know you've had Sparkscatter's Sapphire Cat avatar for a while, so I wanted to draw that cat as well! I've been working on my more cartoonish style cat and I really like how it turned out.
You've been a great friend throughout 2020 and I'm glad that we've still somehow managed to work on our co-story despite the pure chaos that is the world right now. I love chatting and getting excited over things with you. It's really been spectacular and I'm really hopeful for 2021 when it comes to us talking more.
Winter Lily: graphite pencil
I drew a dock by moonlight, since it seems to fit your vibes.
We've been talking off and on for about a year now and you've been really encouraging about my writing. Thanks for having a den that I can just chill in. It's been great for chatting. And I'm really excited to see where our RP with Brindle is going to go. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better this year.
Dia: Colored pencil
I worked really hard on this picture of Rowlin and I'm really proud of it. I haven't ever tried blending colors like this before, so this has been super fun to work on.
You've been there for me a lot this year. My 1 AM friend, plotting with me and helping me through the tricky turns I've been facing. Thanks for being a place to complain about mod chaos too, that makes the process easier. Also you're Tera chats have been a surprising source of getting work done, as I certainly wouldn't have made this deadline without you to chat to!
Sand: Acrylic
Pun off "Villain Sand." Also I should be given a medal for spelling Villain right.
Truly your a great part of the reason I've stayed sane this year. Transitioning to working as a mod has certainly been made smoother with your help. Plus late night sharing memes is honestly super chill and nice. You're a really good person and you know what you're doing. I'm really looking forward to more of our convos - they make me laugh and make me feel like someone has my back. I'm here if you ever need anything!
Shadow: Acrylic with colored pen for edges
I ... may have forgotten the pen. Dingo posted this quote and I at once had to make something for it! It's a magnet, so I'm hoping that it looks a bit cleaner in person.
This years been rough for you, but you've been stellar my friend. Take care of yourself. I have your back if you need it and I'll be here for you. <3 Your streams have been great and I've been really motivated to work on my stories because of you. I've been progressing through this year at a great pace, but I still managed to get things done. And you've been there to cheer me on. I love you and sending all my hope for 2021.
Irisluv: Colored pencil (The flowers are lilac, bird of paradise, violet, pansy, fancy pansy, roses, forget-me-nots, alpenweiß, chrysanthemum, orchids, daisies, and lavender.)
Truly my favorite piece of this month, which is saying something considering how much art I said this month which I'm proud of. This was so fun to work on. Plus the lines "I'm drawing my ribs" never gets old.
I miss meeting you in person, but my gosh has you being here this year been the best for me. I've just found myself enjoying every video and comment you've sent me. Enough that I've gotta single out the Genderfluid tiktok ones though. Because I've never felt as validated as I did when you sent them, because you've been the only friend met in the real world I've had thus far who had me coming out by Forum Flag to the side of my profile and I truly would like to hug you for that. XD
You've certainly expanded the things I've been interested in through all your videos, that's for sure.
Kayla: Acrylic (TARDIS)
I'm deeply amused that you've been there to chat about Marvel and Doctor who now. I've had a whole lot of fun chatting with you and it's been great to watch you grow as a person. I have been working so hard to catch you when you're online too, but we always seem to miss each other. It's very sad. But I'll catch you eventually. You've been creating such lovely works this year and that's been really cool! Thank you for sharing them with me!
Hawk: Acrylic (Rue and flowers)
My Paradox House family. Truly I've been here for such a long time that I've felt like I've known you all forever. But you've been such a great friend Hawk. One of my little gang that I can go to for fun and random chats. It's plotting and it's randomness and it's just been so much fun. I can't wait to see where we'll go from here and I'm so excited to see where our friendship might lead.
Apparently to vampires, but that's besides the point.
Brightspirit of WindClan: Watercolor (star bird)
The day you came back to the forums, I screamed. And I have missed you a lot. There's been a whole lot I've wanted to chat with you about, but there's only so much time in 2020. And we've managed to chat a lot regardless. That's been great. That's been amazing. And I'm very happy to work on your challenge, even as I've slacked a bit this year. That's fine though. Just keep moving forward. You too! I know things have been tricky, but you've kept going and I know that's going to mean a lot!
Pumpkin pie: Watercolor
I noticed that a lot of the Pretzels banners got deleted with the fall of the image hosting site they were on, so I wanted to do this piece for you!
Pretzels has been a great chatroom and you've been really great to chat with as well! I'd love to continue to chat with you into the next year! I hope that things are going a bit better for you as well. <3
Des: Colored pencil
I really had a great time with this. Even if this man is hard to draw and it's gotta be Hook doesn't it? I've drawn Vincent a lot anyway, so I really have to do this guy too.
This years interactions have been very productive. And weird, heh. Myrnin and Vincent are being quite an interesting force of nature. The calls we've been doing lately have been super fun too, so I need to do those too!
Shade: Watercolor
The numbers were just the time it was when I did this. XD Believe it or not, it was AM, not PM. Archie's scarf is fun.
Our letters have been really fun and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in this stupid letter RP. XD
CFC/Juniperclaw: Pastels
I did a tunneler for you!
You've been a breath of fresh air to chat with and thanks for being there for me! <3
Rain: Pastels
I can track my art progress by my zentangle Touka.
Your little care package midway through the year really helped me through and your chatting with me has been a bright point to my day. And never mind the fact being a reason I haven't exploded from repressed special interests. Chatting about everything that jumps to mind has just been great. I really cannot express how much you've done for me this year or what it's meant to me.
Katana: Pastels (red forest with river.)
Debated on doing Lighthouse art, but instead favored a forest on fire and/or in fall. Figured that it would make for an interesting thing to attempt to draw.
Brownie: Black pen (Series of moons.)
This was one of my favorite experiments to use with the pen. I'm happy with how it turned out! You've been super helpful this year and I'm really looking forward to see what we talk about this year.
Coniloquy: Colored pen
Now to guess which character of yours I've drawn. Anyway, I've really enjoyed our conversations and discussions!
Dusk: Story
There's a darkness in the night tonight. There's a power under the soil. It's hard to express the words of the night. It's hard to work out the depth of the soul. There's a beauty in the starlight, and a dancing on the water. But in the darkness there is night tonight. In the blaze of deepest fire. It hides in the space behind your eyes. And the lands beyond the doors. It holds a lightness to it that is hard to hold. It's a brightness to the whole.
You find yourself looking for the window. Peaking behind the chairs. There's enough to express the words of wonders. There's enough to seek the harder worlds. There's nothing within the rings of solitude. There's friendship when you bring to mind - all those things which you can't hold onto. All the things which are old.
One is a broken wonder - seeking its repairs. One's a monster's hidden secrets, bought with stolen wears. One's a holder of a sword, the one hidden in his heart. One's a dark and troubled child, without an understanding.
There's a night in all the darkness. There's a space behind the doors. The words flow in an unknown whisper. The giants forgotten. The young lost.
Brought to a house. Brought to life.
You find yourself looking for the window. Peaking behind the chairs. There's enough to express the words of wonders. There's enough to seek the harder worlds. There's nothing within the rings of solitude. There's friendship when you bring to mind - all those things which you can't hold onto. All the things which are old.
One is a broken wonder - seeking its repairs. One's a monster's hidden secrets, bought with stolen wears. One's a holder of a sword, the one hidden in his heart. One's a dark and troubled child, without an understanding.
There's a night in all the darkness. There's a space behind the doors. The words flow in an unknown whisper. The giants forgotten. The young lost.
Brought to a house. Brought to life.
Hime: Colored pencil (space/Saturn)
We really need to talk more. I miss all our conversations and I've enjoyed RPing in TTM. Thanks for sticking with it and me! We're coming up on four years that its been around and that we've known each other!
Tuesday: colored pencil (castle)
I had a bit of fun thinking up what to make for you! I settled for a knight looking on at a castle. It seemed like the sort of fantasy vibe that you really have about you. The penpalship has been so great for me and I really enjoy how this year has been going when it comes to use talking again! Sending lots of love!
Bramble: Black pen (Bramblepath)
We haven't chatted lately, but RPing has been a lot of fun! Here's a Bramblepath in pen!
Hollyfrost: Black Pen
Heeeeeeeeeeey! I drew a Hollyfrost! Haven't done fan art for your comic lately. Thanks so much for talking so much with me this year!
Dingo: Colored pen (Raven)
Bit hard to tell that it's colored, but it has some purple and blue in there! I've been glad to hear from you, even if life has gotten busy with your job! I miss talking more, but have every intention to change that! <3
Chester: Watercolor and colored pencil (creepy trees integrated in forest and beautiful night sky)
I don't know how much I can say that your friendship this year has really helped me through. You've managed to get me through a lot of rough patches just by talking and walking me through the path of your life. You've stood by me and that's meant a lot. I am really glad we've gotten to talk more this year and I want to tell you again that you can reach out at any time!
Searipple: Acrylic (That Which Plagues Us characters)
You've always been so encouraging and there for me and I've really had a lot to say about what that means to me, but I think a hug will tell you just as much. I've can't say more than thank you! <3
Spark: Collage (Scenery with walls)
I struggled working out what to make for you and settled for a scenery of nature. I don't do collages a lot, so this has been a fun experiment.
Phantom: watercolor (Cat looking at the stars)
Yaaaay! More New Blood fan art! I'll just keep making it, ha ha. I got your Christmas card and it really brightened my day! I just recently moved, so I'll have to message you my new address!
Maple: watercolor (Maplestone)
I don't think I've ever done a cat for you before! I gave Maplestone a shot, so I hope it looks okay! <33
Brindle: Collage (Running cat)
Your chatting has been really fun and has been really encouraging! So this collage is made out of motivational quotes!
Echo: Colored pencil (city with 7S)
One of the most detailed backgrounds I have done this month and I had a great time with it!
Dawny: Colored pen + one other art piece (Dawny and Kaia)
Stylized version of Dawnysky! Once again the medium was a touch of a struggle with the colors needed, so it's actually mixed medium with pencil.
Bonus picture because IOUed a Kaia for the bluetooth headphones. They've been great! Thank you so much!
Arlo: Colored pencil (Vyra and Gryphon-Red)
Yeaaaaaaaaah! More Vyra! And Red!
Clo: Colored pen (Curled up person - sad)
I made yours match with Strider's. :3
This was really fun to do!
Thank you for being here this year Clo. Things have had there ups and downs, but you've been there for me and that's been the literal best. Particularly the screaming about history. That's been so fun. Temp and Arthur and Shengying ... just thank you so much. <3
Panther: Watercolor
I needed to draw a sleepy dragon, okay.
Ice: Watercolor + Secret Santa
These were both really fun to do, not going to lie. I hope I get to send them to you soon.
<3 Thanks for the fun character stuff this year!
Stri: Colored pen (Sleeping)
Yours matches Clo's!
I don't have words for what you've meant to me this year. You've been there for me at every turn and I've loved talking to you so much. You're one of my best friends and you've made it through this wild year and helped me make it too.
I think I'll cry if I type any more, so I'll leave it at a big, giant virtual hug.
Falcon: collage
This was a special kind of challenge. Making the blank spaces to the side of the living room creepy and full of words was the most fun.
Razz: Black pen (Nore yelling at loud music at night.)
I miss her, okay. ;-; Myrnin does too. Also, I get the impression she'd leave whatever room she's in just to randomly yell to whoever was upstairs to turn off the music if it wasn't music she liked (and/or ask to join in).
Lark: Me forgetting to send you the list, so made something digital
Thanks for sticking with me! <3