Mint-Creations

Hello world and all that inhabit it!! I'm happy to say I'm officially free. I took my last final today, and I don't have to worry about school for a solid few months. Only downside is I now have no excuse to put off art or writing or reading or building Mint's portfolio, so that's fun.
Also, I don't know who needs to hear this, but please take a break if you need it. I didn't give myself nearly enough breaks this semester, and I really undermined how important self-care is. Don't follow in my footsteps, please. It's okay to focus on only yourself sometimes.

With that,
"An' it harm none, do what ye will."

dab.

Helloooooo world! (and all that inhabit it)
Whoo, posted absolutely nothing in February. School is delightful, isn't it?
Okay, school has actually been kinda fun lately. I'm taking Creative Writing and American Literature at the same time, so I've had no choice but to do more reading and writing than usual. That's something I needed, because anyone invested in this page knows I can't count on only myself to get that stuff done.
Writing is my passion, even more so than drawing or movies or SFX makeup, believe it or not. It's just so hard to sit down and do it. I want to change that, though!
Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well!!

"An' it harm none, do what ye will."

dab.

Hi. If you're someone who gets off on reporting properly censored, consensual NSFW content for no fucking reason other than your closeted sexism and/or homophobia, then I'd like you to leave my page.
I may not post NSFW art myself, but my accounts will always be sex-positive, body positive, safe spaces for artists. If you disagree or don't like that kind of content, that's fine. But if you're one to actively click past mature filters and then report the art anyway, go ahead and unfollow me now. People like you are hurting artists, including people very dear to my heart, and I don't want your views or your llama badges. Have a nice day.

-dab.

P.S. By all means, report the sickos who upload underage subjects or other unfiltered disturbing imagery. I am specifically talking about a subset of people who report art even when it is following guidelines, is properly censored, and portrays safe, consenting adults. I am not talking to people who generally don't enjoy NSFW content and choose not to view it.

Hello world and all that inhabit it!
If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, you are aware of the demand for accepting public spaces. There are bars and clubs here and there, yes, but those only help so much. First of all, you've got to be either 18 or 21 years old (in the U.S. anyway). Second, you have to be one to enjoy that kind of scene. Personally, I love dancing and doing away with all responsibility for two hours in a crowded, noisy building. But I'm not everyone. Some people can't stand that kind of thing and just want to relax. Some people aren't old enough. Some people have illnesses or disabilities that hinder their enjoyment around boosted bass and flashing lights. Some people cannot or should not be near alcohol. This is where a little place called Cuties Coffee comes in.
Los Angeles based coffee shop, Cuties Coffee, is a "queer social space that isn’t a bar or nightclub, making it accessible to young people and anyone uncomfortable in alcohol-oriented environments, which is rare and important" (hicuties.com/).
This kind of LGBTQ+ space is super rare, which should be a good enough reason to want to see it thrive. Unfortunately it's in danger of closing.
Even if you're nowhere near its location, helping the business out could spark a chain reaction of more and more LGBTQ+ friendly spaces across the country, or even the world.
Please, if you can, become a Patron for Cuties here: www.patreon.com/cutiescoffee
They have until November 1st to raise $12,000 (the money sits at $7,337 as I'm typing this). And this is even better if you live in or near L.A., because Patrons who reach certain goals get perks such as contributions to the "Extra Love" bucket (which benefits someone in the community), free coffee, mugs, a spot on their Wall of Fame, and moar.
And if you can't donate, it can't hurt to spread the word. Thank you, if you made it this far!

And with that,
'An' it harm none, do what ye will."

-dab.