Void Starr- ON MEDICAL HIATUS

WIP piece I've been focusing on today. Slowly getting over being sick, trying to transfer all projects to CSP to get them finished, Slowly working through my project list between medical stuff and getting the house in order. 💪

Flames and Vivi's OC/PNGs for reference for the outfits

reminder to everyone that 'your best' doesn't mean pushing yourself to your breaking point. 'your best' means the best you can do while being the best you. get enough sleep, give yourself breaks, listen to your limits. 'your best' is better when you're happy and healthy.

For Halloween, I did some drawings of my fem and masc forms in outfits I "borrowed" from friends. I have a couple more to work on as energy/time allows, but I was happy with how these turned out.
Fem Void in Flames of Grace's usual attire, and Masc Void in my dear friend Vivi's former outfit.

Same! As a space themed Vtuber, I've used that emoji since the beginning of my streaming "career" back in 2022. I like to sparkle. AI can't have it.

And! I'm really happy for you, Bibi, that you've been focused and driven despite all the hardships. Building your business and being an amazing advocate while taking care of your own needs is super inspiring and amazing to see. I am wishing you luck with your surgery and recovery ✨

Maaan... the ones that get off on taking care of someone (white knight syndrome, I think it's called?) or who try to keep you sick so they can keep feeling important to you and have you fully reliant on them. Never again.
I'm sorry it's been tough for everyone. I hope it gets better.

It's all SO pretty! It was a very needed serotonin boost to the season change, and I've been loving going through the art book and displaying the goodies it came with from the Kickstarter! Thank you for all your hard work and love and dedication to the project! 💙

If you change your miiiiiind ✨💕 Steven Universe #fanart

-so I don't trigger my syncope/heart condition... Still lots of Dr appts and procedures.... I miss my friends. 😞

The last couple weeks have been isolating. HVAC still dead (hopefully being replaced tomorrow🤞), storms, 97F heat plus humidity, toxic housemate making it so I can't have conversations outside my office, the heat causing me to need to keep my PC off and avoid my office- stay upstairs in AC -

Awesome! It's normally the small 3 card packs I get, but I get a LOT of them lol. Friends collect them for me at the local Comicons or when the big packs of the Halloween sets come out. I like collecting all the Halloween art cards and the variants of my favorite pokemon. ^_^

Do you have a PO box or something where people could donate unopened packs to you? As a fellow disabled person with chronic illness issues, I am very fortunate to know the people I do and sometimes get extra packs I'm not going to use. I would be happy to send you a few.

Happy birthday! I hope it's a good one

Yeah... can't give a lot of answers atm due to exhaustion and still needing to talk to my doctors, but I'm going back on medical hiatus earlier than planned and I don't know when it'll be done.
Today was a LOT.

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My little void jellyfish I drew last year. Digital art practice in Clip Studio using base brushes.

Been having some vision issues with the new meds, but wanted to try some sketch practice for the first time in a few months. Pencil on paper.

He is my muse, my confidant, my guiding light. I'm thankful every day for finding Lystliss. 💙

-Fun and unique designs
-Silly little guys just vibin
-Something that represents the streamer's brand but also encompasses their chatters' general vibe as well

I've been trying my best, but I don't want my content to become negative and constantly be me fighting a low energy state to be entertaining. So... I'll see you all around in whatever capacity I can give for the time being.

The cover spread from a one page zine printout. The left (back cover) features images of a scale and gavel, with notes on First Amendment and filming rights, and the advice to “shut the fuck up.” On the right is the cover, a megaphone with the title text “PROTEST SAFELY.” Behind it are faceless protestors. The subtitle notes, “A brief collection of tips from around the internet.”

A spread from one page zine printout. On the left is an illustration of a protestor with the title “What to Wear,” including a helmet, goggles, ear plugs, gloves, a mask, a backpack, and layers/long sleeves/pants. Each have additional notes explaining their use. On the right is “What to Bring,” featuring illustrations of a backpack, money, water bottles, a mask, a granola bar and bag of trail mix, a first aid kit, folded shirt and pants, and an ID, with “DIY Defense” listed underneath it showing one protestor using a luggage case, one holding a trash can lid, and one using an open umbrella as a shield.

A spread from one page zine printout. On the left is “Protect Your Identity,” advising to cover up identifying features, avoiding photography of protesters, deactivating biometric phone-unlocking tools, and writing emergency contact and counsel numbers on your arm. On the right is “Be Like Water,” the motto of the 2019 Hong Kong protests, and the text “BEWARE THE BAIT” with images of a palette of bricks and a masked man holding a crowbar toward a protestor with a sign, “Psst, free crowbar?” encouraging the reader not to engage with traps and undercover agents.

A spread from one page zine printout featuring the hazards of protest opposition, including tear gas, rubber bullets, and LRAD sound cannons and flash bangs. Caution tape images accompany the text explaining the dangers of each, how to flush out eyes that have been maced/etc, and how to extinguish a gas canister with a traffic cone.

I did my best to compile as many protest safety notes as possible into a one page foldout zine! Coincidentally…it seems the file has breached containment…like it’s available for anyone to print or hand out 👀⚖️

toonyart.com/s/PSZine.pdf

Today is one of those days where it feels like being punished for doing everything right (medically), and it doesn't get any easier.
Today has been difficult. It's allowed to be difficult. Life is difficult, as is dealing with medical issues.
I give myself permission to rest and try again later.

I am so excited!!!!

It's concerning they missed the shard, but I'm glad you were able to get it out. May the rest of your healing be without issue 🙏

I am grateful to those who showed up, asked questions, showed support, and are just generally awesome. Thank you for being my beautiful stars. ✨💙

We sent everyone over to watch/play Minecraft with Sol when we were done. I hope you all have a restful rest of your timezone!

In about 30min, I'll be live! Come join me and learn a little, chat a little. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey- whether on stream or behind the scenes. It means the world to me! ✨

twitch.tv/voidstarrofficial

Tonight at 8pm EST, I'll be starting my "Into the Void" series!

Tonight's episode will be the catalyst for what I've been working towards organizing and using streaming to do: use my experiences to help others going through similar and shedding light on chronic illness. 💙✨

So yeah, in short, every time I was having an episode and needing to sit or lay down before I'd black out? My heart was stopping or nearly stopping and my body was shutting down. Oops

I will no longer be listening to people who tell me to "push through" lol! 😅

Today I got a diagnosis of NCS- Neurocardiogenic Reflex Syncope. Basically, my heart rate and blood pressure bottom out to the point my heart can stop and it causes me to black out. I have a name for one of the primary issues I've had for YEARS that so many ignored as made up or me overexaggerating!

I appreciate you! ✨

Thank you to everyone who has been patient while I haven't been reaching out/responding much. I haven't had much energy for socializing or streaming. I may do a more formal update on stream one day coming up as I have time/ energy.
Stay safe and take care of yourselves the best you can 💙✨️