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a very pines Chanukah, night 2
a very pines chanukah, night 1
How did you discover you were a kingfisher?
Okay, that might sound a bit weird but even now I am questioning whether I truly am a Kingfisher.
I knew it was a bird because of small shifts and some habits of mine that can be interpreted as kin related. But that was step one.
Then (when I realised it was most probably therian related) I tried different types of birds : small birds or bigger ones, predator or not. So the steps were something like : "okay so I might be a hummingbird wait no more like a Pelican, no that's too big, oh ! Maybe it's an hawk !"
(To this day I still think that my theriotype is hawk (or related) and kingfisher)
Then I picked up a book about birds and looked at all of them, and did some research, then gave up.
A month later, I was chilling on my sofa, watching a documentary on the science chanel (as you do) and then a Kingfisher came on screen and as the voice was describing their habits and their habitat I was left wondering.
Am I just empathising with this bird in a "haha" way or am I empathising with them because not only we have a lot in common but because I have a sense of "kinship" towards them?
I picked up this idea and took it to my computer and resumed my researches.
There it was, small bird that lives near the water and who fish. Sounds like my dream life honestly.
But more seriously, it was trials and errors (I am still questioning my theriotype) and I feel comfortable with this identity but maybe that is just because I haven't found the exact bird yet. It takes time and I won't lie I was tempted to just give up and never acknowledge my needs and yearnings. But not only does it make sense (for the bird therian situation) but it also feels good to finally put explanations and names on quirks that you could never understand before.
I don't know if that is a satisfactory answer to your question but I found it nice to write about it fir you anon ! Have a great day and a merry Christmas or Hanukkah or any holiday you might celebrate!
Happy Hanukkah, everyone, from these two jerks! I’m posting this a little early this year. Line art by the amazing Ro Stein & Ted Brandt, and colour art by @deecunniffe.
I want to point out what a technical achievement this story is on the art side. There’s a real joy to creating a whole story in eight panels, but this? This is some magic. We introduce four new characters. In panel 5, SIX PEOPLE are talking. SIX. In the world of comics, that’s almost un-doable.
Yet Ro and Ted arranged everything so the conversations flow and are sensibly grouped, all the “acting” is fantastic, and then Dee laid on top these beautiful, almost fairytale colours – look at the subtle work, the blush in Henry’s cheeks, Frank’s five o-clock shadow, the shine of the wine bottle’s glass surface, the light texturing in the backgrounds… and of course the snow! This is some first-class illustration work on an incredibly hard script. (I fear Ro and Ted always get me at my worst – my very formalist script for them in the 24 Panels anthology was no cakewalk either. (The problem is, they’re just so damn good at it… check out their work on the Image comic Crowded!)
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Previously in Hell: cover image // 01 // 02 // 03 // Xmas // 04 // 05 // 06 // 07 // Hanukkah // That time the Punisher’s creator gave us a thumbs-up // twitter // insta
Don't forget your Jewish mates 🕎😘
חג חנוּכּה שׁמח
I just had to share this Kosher Beef with ya’ll! Happy first night of Hannukkah! 🕎
I was searching for some pretty Hanukkah gifs to schedule a post tomorrow wishing my Jewish followers Happy Hanukkah and I found a fit/shape/body building site that posted this
And I thought to myself, I simply must show my Jewish followers fit Menorah Man
Since Kaori is half Russian I decided to draw her a a Russian Christmas inspired outfit and this drawing gave me hell because I’m sicky-sick so I had no idea what I was doing to I redrew this over so many times and I’m tired so Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, nothing idk-
happy chanukah, folks!
may everyone have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday, this year and all years, no matter what you celebrate or don’t.
I know I am late, but Happy Hanukkah to jewish people (and everyone who celebrates). Specially this year, with everything going on, remember you are loved and cherished.
Happy Holidays to all the sad queers on this wonderful app
