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Omg, you're so right!!!! I have a type when it comes to couples I write/draw for, huh? 😅

Welp...technical difficulties don't want to resolve and it's been an hour. Even though you prepare all night for your stream, something can still decide it doesn't want to work for you anymore literally moments before you press live.

Gonna try again this weekend! Send me a cute animal gif? 😭

Juneteenth flag and promo poster to celebrate Black and queer games with a Black and queer creator (jayusdraws) on June 19th at 2pm EST.

It's (almost) Juneteenth!!! Gonna be rainy where I am, so come celebrate Black & Queer games with a Black & Queer creator (me✨️) tomorrow, June 19th, at 2pm EST!

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See you then! 😘✨️

What's a creative affirmation you're choosing to believe? (9/9)

7. Doing what you love > chasing trends

There's a way to make trends your own, but if I'm having fun, I know someone else will too. (8/9)

6. Soft aesthetics and strong opinions CAN coexist

I can love pink and still have a point to make or something to say. (7/9)

5. Pastel & maximalist setups >>>

I'm in my reclaiming pink era. Let it be soft and cute like a cupcake. And let me have a TON of it. (6/9)

4. There's an audience/community out there for you.

Firmly believe that your people are looking for you just as much as you're looking for them. Keep creating and help them find you! (5/9)

3. Creating as a queer/trans person is activism

Existing on purpose and making art IS resistance. And celebration. No matter how loudly you can do it right now, our creation is powerful. (4/9)

2. Rest is productive

Took me forever to realize that pushing myself to burnout doesn't make me more valuable. Doing nothing on purpose is part of the process. (3/9)

1. You don't have to "niche down" to grow.

My audience is other multi-passionate adults, and I don't think I have to shrink down for the algorithm. My interests don't compete with each other--they build the full picture. (2/9)

Propaganda I WILL be falling for (as a multi-niche, Black, and LGBTQ+ creative) 🧵 (1/9)

Which of these makes your eye twitch? Or do you think I missed some? (9/9)

7. Cozy games can't be competitive or challenging

To an extent, right? I super appreciate the slow, soft, and simple cozy games. But sometimes I also crave a challenge (and I don't just mean fishing mechanics). (8/9)

6. You "have to be high energy" to succeed online

There are way too many creators out there of different energies for me to believe that we ALL have to be "high energy" for growth.

Calm energy ≠ "Checked out"

Growth comes from authenticity. If you have a quiet charisma, lean into it! (7/9)

5. You're "forcing an agenda" by making queer art/games/stories

Funny how it's only an "agenda" when we exist in the story too. (6/9)

4. Choosing the mean/rude romance options

"[Character] softens eventually!"

Absolutely no hate to anyone who chooses them for their playthroughs, but I cannot be convinced to choose them in mine, sorry. Sometimes they're not "misunderstood;" they're just rude. If you like it, great! I don't. (5/9)

3. Black girl characters don't "fit" in fantasy media.

ENOUGH! So sick of the same people who make entire think pieces on why an alien HAS to have green skin or how a mermaid "could technically exist" drawing the line at black people (specifically black women) being highlighted as an MC. (4/9)

2. You need the fanciest setup to be a "real" artist/gamer.

Spending money on these things for ease of creation is a real thing, but you can make great things with cheap/free equipment!

Skill > specs. (3/9)

1. You'll "grow out of" your hobbies/passions one day.

Was told this SO much as a child who liked anime and video games, but now I'm an adult who enjoys those things, so now what? Let's stop shaming people for having interests that are different than yours. (2/9)

Propaganda I'm NOT falling for (as a multi-niche, Black, and LGBTQ+ creative) 🧵 (1/9)

Happy Pride, everyone!

If you're looking for an LGBT-focused story with plenty of platonic AND romantic relationships explored, come check out my brand new #webcomic on Webtoon Canvas, Healing Hearts! 💕

I'm demi-bi, and I recommend this story (obviously) 😘

www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/he...

Healing Hearts Disillusioned with his role as a Cupid, Ras plans to keep his head down and wait out his assignments. But when he crosses paths with Cari, a Grim Reaper with an unconventional approach to guiding soul...

Don't mind me--just seeing when's a good time for me to scream into the void before I start storyboarding my new webtoon episodes. No one told me I'd have to KEEP doing this process over and over again. 😭

The final result is pretty nice, though: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/he...

In case you haven't heard, my webtoon, Healing Hearts, has its first three episodes out now on webtoon!

Let me know what you thought by leaving a like, comment and/or subscription on my webcomic!! ✨️

#webtoon #digitalart #art #romance #healinghearts

Trying to return to all my socials after spending 65 days straight working on my webtoon. But it's officially launched! Check out the story of a grumpy Cupid and cutesy Grim Reaper here:

www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/he...

#webtoon #digitalart #romance

Healing Hearts Disillusioned with his role as a Cupid, Ras plans to keep his head down and wait out his assignments. But when he crosses paths with Cari, a Grim Reaper with an unconventional approach to guiding soul...

My webtoon, Healing Hearts, is OFFICIALLY LIVE! Learn more about how our Grumpy Cupid and Cutesy Grim Reaper come together: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/he...

#webtoon #healinghearts #art #digitalart

As I come up on my final 6 panels of lining, just wanted to share a sneak peek at one of my favorite panels so far.

Can you guess which chapter this will be in?

If you want more previews (and other goodies), head to my Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayusdraws?u...

“Healing Hearts” coming soon!

Happy May, everyone! We are officially 2 weeks away from the end of the first round of the Webtoon 2025 Contest! Working so so hard to get Healing Hearts out soon! So excited seeing everyone's submissions so far and so proud of all of the hard work I know we've all put into this!
#webtoon

SUPER excited to reveal the logo for my upcoming webtoon, Healing Hearts, a story of a grumpy Cupid and cutesy Grim Reaper falling in love! It’ll be released just in time for the first round of the Webtoon 2025 contest! Updates/previews will be posted here, on Patreon, and YouTube!

Starting 2025 off strong with these video titles, man. Anyways, check out my latest on YouTube: "Becoming a Furry...Artist" youtu.be/IbK458Atxfs?...

#furry #furryartist #digitalartist