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Hi, there! I’m back with an extremely short guide to kimono!

Disclaimer: I do not pretend to know everything there is to know about kimono and this guide only covers the smallest fraction of information. What is in this guide comes purely from my own knowledge and research, and I am very sorry if I made any mistakes. Let me know if I did and I’ll fix it asap :). I’m also sorry for the terrible drawing of the girl on page 4(rilly rilly bad) :T

Lastly, these pics are massive! Forgive me! m(__)m

LINKS:

(All of these will be in Japanese. There are lots of pictures so it’s okay if you can’t read it!)

1) Kimono (this is the page I referenced for my drawing on page 4. It is a wonderful breakdown of kimono structure and the artist shows much more detail than I did. Check this link out for sure!)

2) Obi Reference #1

3) Obi reference #2 

4) Obi reference #3

5) Moar obi!1!

6) Google Japan image search results for ‘kimono’

7) Google Japan image search results for ‘obi musubikata’ (obi  how to tie)

And that’s all! I hope this was useful for anyone wanting to draw kimono but perhaps having a little trouble with the details :)

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These are my kitties! Left to right: (Abraham Delacey Giuseppe Casey Thomas) O’Malley, Bastet, Adam West, Puss (who I drew with a crown because she is the queen), Boots (her brother), and Bengal and Mouse (brothers). I love them so much! In this season of giving, don’t forget about our four-legged friends. I used to work for a shelter and here is an example of some of the things we always needed: blankets, towels, and sheets (used but clean is okay) toys and beds (same as above) litter boxes wet cat food YOUR TIME! (Of course, every shelter is different, so call ahead before bringing these things in: they’ll be happy to tell you what they need in particular!) These cats and dogs don’t have their very own homes for Christmas but they would love for you to come play with them or walk them. More than anything else they need love and socialization. You can do this by simply going to your local shelter and asking them about their volunteer programs. That way you are official, you can learn the rules and regulations of the shelter, and you can approach people looking for a pet and they’ll know you have reliable information on their personalities and needs. Matching them with a loving home is a rewarding and important experience! Aside from all this, playing with cats and dogs is just plain fun. If you can make the big commitment, please also think about being a foster parent: some kitties and doggies need special attention. Sorry for the wall o’ text, but this is a subject close to my heart :)

These are my kitties! Left to right: (Abraham Delacey Giuseppe Casey Thomas) O’Malley, Bastet, Adam West, Puss (who I drew with a crown because she is the queen), Boots (her brother), and Bengal and Mouse (brothers). I love them so much!

In this season of giving, don’t forget about our four-legged friends. I used to work for a shelter and here is an example of some of the things we always needed:

  • blankets, towels, and sheets (used but clean is okay)
  • toys and beds (same as above)
  • litter boxes
  • wet cat food
  • YOUR TIME!

(Of course, every shelter is different, so call ahead before bringing these things in: they’ll be happy to tell you what they need in particular!)

These cats and dogs don’t have their very own homes for Christmas but they would love for you to come play with them or walk them. More than anything else they need love and socialization.

You can do this by simply going to your local shelter and asking them about their volunteer programs. That way you are official, you can learn the rules and regulations of the shelter, and you can approach people looking for a pet and they’ll know you have reliable information on their personalities and needs. Matching them with a loving home is a rewarding and important experience! Aside from all this, playing with cats and dogs is just plain fun.

If you can make the big commitment, please also think about being a foster parent: some kitties and doggies need special attention.

Sorry for the wall o’ text, but this is a subject close to my heart :)

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So here are three original characters of mine (who are not to scale with each other, oop). They’re magical girls~ The first one is the princess from this post. And…I guess that’s all (^_^)

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