(This is a screenshot. If you click on the play button, it will take you to the news article with the video embedded therein.)
I’m begging you not to take it personally if you received this link instead of a personalized reply. I get literal hundreds of replies to and comments on my posts per day, many of which are the same questions over and over. I don’t have the time any more to go through them individually.
Art Stuff
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Art Stuff ...
Where can I read your comic?
You can’t…yet. While I appreciate how much interest people are showing in the idea, the final rewrite is currently still in progress and thus I haven’t finished the art yet. I hope to release it around October 2025, with a few one-page shorts potentially coming out before then.
There’s a locked page on this website that will open up access to the full comic when it is time, and an announcement will be posted to my art socials, which are all linked here.
What brushes do you use? [ Digital Art ]
For pencilling and sketches, I usually use the “Shale Brush” preset that came preinstalled on Procreate for the iPad. For inking, I change the brush around a lot.
I often use brushes made by Vegalia for some hairstyles. I don’t use the brushes as-is, though — I line over them so everything is stylistically consistent. (You’ll see a lot of people in the videos advertising the brushes do the same thing. I believe this is how they’re intended to be used!)
Skincare
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Skincare ...
Why won’t you give me free one-on-one advice if you post generalized advice for free?
If we’re being totally candid, it’s because of legal liability. You are not my client if you didn’t sign a waiver.
I’m also a licensed professional and it is completely unreasonable to expect me to do my job for free.
Trans Stuff
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Trans Stuff ...
[Insert most of the common questions about my gender here] ?
I’m agender.
I’m TMA.
Yes, I’ve had surgeries.
Yes, I’m on hormones.
Yes, nonbinary people can and do do those things.
Who did your FFS?
You do not want to go to my FFS surgeon. She gave me a cosmetic rhinoplasty that I did not ask for and did not consent to, then ghosted me when I raised concerns. She also called the police on me when I reported her to the Texas state board of medicine for violating HIPAA. There is a post available to read about what she did to my nose on my main Instagram page.
How long have you been on hormones?
I’ve been on HRT for almost nine years, though I have swapped the proportions around wildly several times and I only started taking progesterone at the end of 2023.
What are your dosages?
Whatever gets my levels into the range I want them to be in.
This always upsets people to hear, but hormone replacement therapy is not a “one size fits all” deal. You can’t just copy the regimen of someone whose body you want and end up with their exact physique — especially not if you’re ignoring factors like age, ethnicity, diet, exercise and daily habits.
I also refuse to give out what could legally be considered “free medical advice.”
Have you had a BBL?
No. Please stop asking me about this.
I’ve done my best to keep track of which artists created the pins on my jacket since 2023.
Unfortunately, I’ve been collecting them since 2004, so I don’t have sources listed for all of them…yet. Keep checking in on this list, as I’ll be adding to it whenever I track down sources for the older ones.
Please do not email me asking about a specific pin! Send me a comment on Instagram or Twitter wherever you see the pin collection!!
Pins that are on my outfits:
Art Gallery of Hamilton - Transgender Pantone Polaroid
Botanical Bright - Most butterflies and moths came from this artist
Bexa Boutique - “Take your meds” pin
Goat Paws - Cat no Bananya button
Kentucky Moon Designs - Most of the butterflies and moths
Mother of the Moon - Glow-in-the-dark bat pin
Official Exclusive NYC - Most photography pins, Kermit polaroid pin, keyboard pin
Vylirium - “Fuck off” pin; Chubby cat in devil costume
Sneaking one drawing from November into this post:
After getting some good news for the first time in a good, long while, I ended up feeling VERY motivated to resume work on the comic (working and/or final title still not decided.)
I opened Violet and CJ’s model sheets from three months ago to put the finishing touches on them and quickly came to the realization that the quality of my art has already improved a lot since September:
It’s a subtle difference, yet also huge…?
I felt like I had to give this treatment to the other heads I’ve drawn so far before I began work on any new ones:
Instagram | Tumblr | Twitter | Bluesky
It’s worth mention that these were also much faster to complete than other cleanup I’ve done on my own art. I’ll have to get even faster if I hope to actually finish the comic, but as of now I’m reaching a point where I can decide to draw something and not have to dedicate the entire day to it…
This post also begins with a reminder that I’m more active on Tumblr these days, so if you like my art or are curious what fandoms I’m currently a part of, consider following me over there!
A miracle happened. I finished a drawing.
There’s no need to repost - you can reblog the color version or the original on Tumblr or view it on Instagram
Quickies
Got some requests over on Tumblr to draw my characters wearing things. There’s something really funny about the fact that (at least for now) one of the only full length images of Jean-Claude in existence is them wearing an entire Hot Topic while visibly uncomfortable with that fact.
(Here’s the list of prompts that I used at the time, but keep in mind that if it’s not October 2023 any more, I will have stopped taking the requests.)
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Baby's first film photography vlog.
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If you know what Fuji “Recipes” are, you know.
If you don’t, here’s a video that explains it better than I could.
Stay Kodak Gold
Film Simulation: Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: 400
White Balance: Shade; Red: 3; Blue: -3
Color Chrome Blue: Strong
Color Chrome: Strong
Highlight Tone: -2
Shadow Tone: +2
Color: 0
Sharpness: +2
Clarity: -1
Grain: None, None (or Small, Strong)
Editing in Post: Increase or decrease contrast until satisfied
Stay Kodak Gold Ver. II
Film Simulation: Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: Auto
White Balance: Shade; Red: 3; Blue: -3
Color Chrome Blue: Weak
Color Chrome: Weak
Highlight Tone: -2
Shadow Tone: -2
Color: +2
Sharpness: +2
Clarity: -1
Grain: None, None (or Small, Strong)
Editing in Post: Increase or decrease contrast until satisfied
Diet Dr. Portra
I’ve personally found that the Fuji X Weekly “Portra” recipes tend to skew toward a sort of “Mountain Dew” yellow that just doesn’t match the results I get when shooting actual Portra 160, 400, and 800. The sky was also looking VERY green in a lot of photos I took with their recipe. I’m also admittedly not a fan of removing sharpness or adding grain in-camera — I would strongly prefer to do it later in Lightroom.
My goal with this recipe was to create something that would not look quite so out of place when I shared an image straight out of camera on Instagram next to countless photos taken on medium format and 35mm film.
Film Simulation: Classic Chrome — (If you want to return some of the warmth to the midtones without turning the sky green, use Provia instead of WB shift!)
Dynamic Range: 200 or 400
White Balance: Direct Sunlight (5500K); Red: +2; Blue: -2
Color Chrome Blue: Weak
Color Chrome: Strong
Highlight Tone: 0
Shadow Tone: -2
Color: +4
Sharpness: +2
Clarity: -2
Grain: None, None (or Small, Strong)
Editing in Post: Increase or decrease contrast until satisfied
This year’s list is different.
This time, it’s ONLY what I’m currently using to make content for YouTube, Instagram, and my other social media. What’s in my studio changes too frequently to keep track of here.
( This all should look better when viewed on an iPad than the last one did, by the way! )
Many of the things you see on this page were either donated to the channel by viewers or paid for using revenue from affiliate links like those featured in this post, so thanks for helping out! ♡
Cameras
Nikon Z 7
( Amazon )
- MB-N10 battery pack
- Selfie Screen Mirror
( I now use the new, Bigger Version )
- L Bracket, for portrait video on any tripod
- Shoe Mounts that can be attached to the L Bracket or selfie mirror
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Lenses I use with this camera are now listed in the next section.
Nikon FE2
Z Mount Lenses:
F Mount Lenses:
- Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2
- Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4
- 24-70mm f/2.8 (Sigma)
- 70-200mm f/2.8 (Sigma)
Canon Lenses:
- EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
- FD 50mm f/1.4
Other Lenses:
- Helios 44 ( Modified for infinity focus on Nikon F by Retro Foto House )
- Asahi Pentax SMC Takumar 35mm f/3.5 ( m42 mount )
Mount Adapters:
- Nikon FTZ Adapter
- Canon EF Lens to Nikon Z Mount (w/ Autofocus!)
- Canon FD Lens to Nikon Z Mount
- Pentax K Lens to Nikon Z Mount
- m42 Lens to Canon FD Mount
- Nikon F mount lens to Fuji X Mount (No link; Not Recommended)
Accessories
Lighting:
Viltrox portable light ( Amazon )
Audio:
Filters:
( Links do not specify the filter diameter - you must choose the size yourself. )
Tripods & Tripod Heads:
Random, Useful Things
This section is a work in progress. Please come back later!
Backpacking / Trail Gear
Camera Bags
Duluth Trading Co. Leather Backpack
If you know what Fuji “Recipes” are, you already know.
If you don’t, here’s a video that explains it better than I could.
As for Nikon users, I’ve come up with something similar that might interest you.
Superia Family
( This is the preset I use 99% of the time on my X100V. )
Film Simulation: Classic Negative / Nostalgic Negative
Dynamic Range: Somewhere between 100 and 400, you choose
White Balance: Auto; Red: 3; Blue: 5 (Classic Negative) Red: 3; Blue -5 (Nostalgic Negative)
Color Chrome Blue: Strong
Color Chrome: Strong
Highlight Tone: -2
Shadow Tone: +2
Color: -3
Sharpness: +2
Clarity: -4
Grain: None, None (or Small, Strong)
Editing in Post: (optionally) shift the green in the shadows to more of a blue
CineStill 800T
Film Simulation: Eterna
Dynamic Range: 400
White Balance: Fluorescent Light 3; Red: -6; Blue -4
Color Chrome Blue: Strong
Color Chrome: Strong
Highlight Tone: 0
Shadow Tone: +2
Color: +4
Sharpness: 0
Clarity: 0
Grain: Large, Strong
Not Quite Portra 400 (Ver. 1)
( If you want an exact digital recreation of Portra 400, I highly recommend Kyle McDougall’s Lightroom preset in favor of using in-camera settings. It will get you far closer! )
Film Simulation: Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range: Auto (or 200)
White Balance: Daylight (or Auto); Red: 2; Blue: -5
Color Chrome Blue: Weak
Color Chrome: Strong
Highlight Tone: -2
Shadow Tone: -2
Color: 0
Sharpness: +2
Clarity: Between 0 and -5
Grain: Small, Weak
Not Quite Portra 400 (Ver. 2)
Film Simulation: Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range: 400
White Balance: 5200K; Red: 1; Blue: -3
Color Chrome Blue: Weak
Color Chrome: Strong
Highlight Tone: -2
Shadow Tone: -2
Color: 0
Sharpness: 0
Clarity: -4
Grain: Small, Weak
Not Exactly Portra 800
( If you want an exact digital recreation of those Portra tones, again I highly recommend Kyle McDougall’s Lightroom preset. )
Film Simulation: Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range: 400
White Balance: Auto; Red: 4; Blue: -6
Color Chrome Blue: Weak
Color Chrome: Strong
Highlight Tone: 0
Shadow Tone: -2
Color: 0
Sharpness: +2
Clarity: -5
Grain: Large, Strong
Faded Kodachrome Slides
Film Simulation: Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range: 200
White Balance: Auto; Red: 1; Blue: -2
Color Chrome Blue: Strong
Color Chrome: Strong
Highlight Tone: +2
Shadow Tone: -1
Color: -1
Sharpness: 0
Clarity: 0
Grain: Small, Weak
Tower 28 SunnyDays tinted sunscreen in shade “Fairfax”
IT Cosmetics SPF 50 CC Cream in shade “Light”
Trader Joe’s Rosewater Facial Toner (used to melt & set)
Melt Cosmetics Gemini II palette
Kara Beauty “Blushin’ Around” cream blush palette, “Curve ‘Em” mascara, and matte waterproof liquid eyelliner in EL04 Black (eyes) and EL02 Brown (brows)
Too Faced Melted Matte liquid lipstick in shade “PSL”
Clinique Cheek Pop blush in shade “Cola Pop”
Danessa Myricks Mini Lightwork Vol. III highlighter palette, shade “Strawberry Moon”
ELF Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder (translucent)
This list includes some of the things that I use in my photography studio for graduations, weddings, and other client work, but the primary focus of this post is on what I’m currently using to make content for YouTube, Instagram, and my other social media.
Many of the things you see on this page were either donated to the channel by viewers or paid for using revenue from affiliate links like those featured below, so thanks for helping out! ♡
Digital Cameras
Fujifilm X100V
- Teleconverter
- Wide Converter
- Haoge lens hood
- Red soft release button
- 49mm Moment 10% cinebloom filter
- Fujifilm filter adapter ring
Film Cameras
Nikon FE2
Canon AE-1
Z Mount Lenses:
F Mount Lenses:
- 24-70mm f/2.8 (Sigma)
- 16-35mm f/4 (Nikon)
- 70-200mm f/2.8 (Sigma)
- 35mm f/2 (Zeiss)
- 50mm f/1.4 (Samyang/Rokinon)
- 85mm f/1.4 (Samyang/Rokinon)
- Nikkor-O 35mm f/2
- Nikkor AI 50mm f/1.8
Canon Lenses:
- EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
- FL 35mm f/2.5
- FD 50mm f/1.4
- FD 50mm f/1.8
- FD 135mm f/2.8 (for sale)
- FD 28mm f/2.8 S.C. (sold in ‘21)
Other Lenses:
- Helios 44-2 (KMZ, est. late 1960s, Not Modified)
- Helios 44 (Modified for infinity focus on Nikon F)
- MIR-1V 35mm f/2.8
- Asahi Pentax SMC Takumar 35mm f/3.5 (m42 mount)
Mount Adapters:
- Nikon FTZ Adapter
- Canon EF Lens to Nikon Z Mount (w/ Autofocus)
- Canon FD Lens to Nikon Z Mount
- Pentax K Lens to Nikon Z Mount
- m42 Lens to Canon FD Mount
Video Accessories
Filters:
Tripods & Tripod Heads:
Photo Accessories
This section is a work in progress. Please come back later!
Backpacking / Trail Gear
Camera Bags
Billingham Hadley Pro
Billingham Hadley Small
Duluth Trading Co. Leather Backpack
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@traderjoes Face & Body sunscreen
@drenchcosmetics DEEP SPACE liquid liner in black
Drench Cosmetics x @ariellemonai 'Soleil' loose multichrome pigment 🎁
Drench Cosmetics x @laur_elyse 'Venus in Lust' eyeshadow palette 🎁
@smashboxcosmetics Studio Skin 24 Hour Wear foundation in shade 1.05
@karabeautyofficial 'Divine Complexion' face palette 🎁 + the glitter from the 'Sour Apple' eyeshadow palette 🎁 #karababe
@nyxcosmetics Epic Wear eyeliner in 'Pure White'
@houseofuni lipstick in 'Wicked'
@maccosmetics Powder Kiss liquid lipstick in shade 'Make Love to the Camera'
Here's the finished look from last night's stream! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to watch 💝 the bangs are giving me a little bit of an Elvira vibe this time.
We're currently playing Okami and Super Mario Galaxy on Mondays and Wednesdays! If you miss a stream, an archive of past streams is available on my Twitch channel, my secondary YouTube channel, and my Patreon.
Makeup takes a good chunk of time, so I think I'll be doing my face *before* the games for a while so we can devote more of each stream to getting through the story and exploring.
@_meerabeautyco_ 'Lust' palette (every shade in the palette)
@midascosmetics_ Bitch'n cake liner palette
@drenchcosmetics 'Deep Space' eyeliner pen
@karabeautyofficial lip liner in black
@devinahcosmetics single 'Marama'
@thelipbar lipstick in 'Merlot'
@maccosmetics Retro Matte lipstick in 'Caviar' and Studio Fix foundation in NC20
@itcosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ cream SPF 50
@narsissist Smudge Proof eyeshadow primer and mini bronzer in 'Laguna'
@nyxcosmetics Epic Wear liner stick in 'Pure White'
@ELFcosmetics multi-dimensional face and body shimmer in 'Luna' and Lock On liner & brow gel
@karabeautyofficial Pro14 eyeshadow palette ‘Time Traveler’ (PR)
@houseofUni lipstick in 'Wicked'
@saltnewyork sculpt/bronze creme tint in 'Contour' and radiant creme tint in 'Pearl' (PR)
@clinique Cheek Pop blush in 'Heather Pop'
@nyxcosmetics mechanical eyeliner in 'MPE01 White'
@maybelline Define-a-lash mascara in black
@smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish 24 hour eyeshadow primer
View the original Instagram post and give it a like for me!
Grunge can be colorful, too.
House of Uni lipstick in shade ‘Wicked’
SmashBox Cosmetics Photo Finish 24-hour eyeshadow primer
ELF Cosmetics Camo CC Cream (SPF 30) in shade 140 W
NYX Cosmetics mechanical eyeliner pencil in shade MPE01 ‘White’
Covergirl Outlast Extreme Wear foundation in shade 810
Maybelline Define-a-Lash mascara (not waterproof)
The following products used in this look were received as PR:
Nomad Cosmetics Iceland Palette (statement on Nomad Cosmetics)
Salt New York Sculpt & Bronze Crème Tint Pro in shade ‘Contour’
None of the links in this post are affiliate links.
View the original Instagram post and give it a like!
House of Uni lipstick in shade ‘Wicked’
Midas Cosmetics x Drench Cosmetics Genesis Palette
Drench Cosmetics Deep Space liquid eyeliner
Salt New York Sculpt & Bronze Crème Tint Pro in ‘Contour’
View the original Instagram post and give it a like!
@houseofuni lipsticks in shades 'Fiji' and 'Wicked''
@saltnewyork sculpt/bronze creme tint in 'Contour'
[Eyeshadow palette has been removed]
@smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish eyeshadow primer and Studio Skin foundation
@elfcosmetics Lock On liner & brow pomade in 'Espresso'
@drenchcosmetics deep space liner
View the original Instagram post and give it a like!
@nomadcosmetics Iceland 'Fire & Ice' palette
@houseofuni lipsticks in shades 'Wicked' and 'Rio'
@saltnewyork radiant creme tint in 'Pearl" and sculpt/bronze creme tint in 'Contour'
@smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish eyeshadow primer
@elfcosmetics Camo Concealer in white
@nyxcosmetics eyeliner in MPE01 'White'