Directrix
@directrix5.bsky.social
18 // He/Him // Slow beginner artist and yapper extraordinaire. I like Pokémon, so that’s what’ll be the norm.
I love to write in general, mostly about my developing story or academics.
I’m a bit socially anxious, so please be patient.
I love to write in general, mostly about my developing story or academics.
I’m a bit socially anxious, so please be patient.
In an effort to standardize (and improve) character designs, I’ll be reworking certain ones (mainly ones I didn’t give pants to lol) when I have time.
These will serve as references until I can go back to digital to add colors and finer details.
First up: Alio Foigatta 🐝
#Pokemon #Ribombee
These will serve as references until I can go back to digital to add colors and finer details.
First up: Alio Foigatta 🐝
#Pokemon #Ribombee
![[Ignore the top writing—or don’t. You can ask if you’re curious, but it’s not relevant]
A traditionally drawn reference page of Alio Foigatta the ribombee (Pokémon).
(Physical Description)
He is facing just slightly to the left of the observer. On his right (observer’s left), his wing is torn on the lower area and his arm is gone down to the forearm. Because of this, his sleeve dangles and is unfolded at the cuff.
There is a small diamond-shaped scar near the corner of his mouth. He has a look of discontent on his face, though it could be his neutral expression. Nobody can ever tell with him.
His left (observer’s right) side is unaltered. His sleeve is folded once at the cuff to expose his simple oval-shaped hand.
Alio now has pants(!), but the ribombee fluff still shows (because I like it). His shoes are tiny because ribombees have small feet.
(Surrounding Text)
The top left area reads:
S: ?
E: (EE) 11/29/25
*It’s just my start and end date for drawing. Nothing special.
To the right above his head, it reads:
“In trying times, try.” - Alio Foigatta
All the way to the top right, there is a small drawing of Alio’s head. He looks disappointed and expresses his opinion:
“Brought me back just to change me… Not surprised, given your track record.”
On the bottom right is a list of his features:
*4 Buttons
*Missing Right Arm
-Cuff Unfolded
*Puncture in Lower Right Wing
*Tie Below Scarf
*Ribbons End Near Knees
*Small Facial Scar
*Tiny Shoes (for a tiny boy)
The bottom left lists his design alterations:
*PANTS
-(& Shoes)
*Smaller Wing Tear
Below the change list is a drawing showing the shape of his eye, which is a large white square above a smaller rectangle that is colored in slightly.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:er27omavi7ae6g6fb2phyzsm/bafkreie72rw3jym4iqclxxmi2giqqk2vudoygqgulzkj2wvqrkpjgeasvq@jpeg)
November 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I’m on break now! The workload has eased on me over the past few days, so I’ve been doing drawing again. I’ll need some practice to get back in, but it’s also not too long before winter break, meaning there’s more time to maybe make something good.
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I’m on break now! The workload has eased on me over the past few days, so I’ve been doing drawing again. I’ll need some practice to get back in, but it’s also not too long before winter break, meaning there’s more time to maybe make something good.
There’s not much to say for the former because I’d already learned everything there from an online course I look in high school that wasn’t accepted for credit.
LA2 was much more different. I guess the first thing I’ll say is that it’s much more abstract. Check out some of my last homework:
LA2 was much more different. I guess the first thing I’ll say is that it’s much more abstract. Check out some of my last homework:
November 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
There’s not much to say for the former because I’d already learned everything there from an online course I look in high school that wasn’t accepted for credit.
LA2 was much more different. I guess the first thing I’ll say is that it’s much more abstract. Check out some of my last homework:
LA2 was much more different. I guess the first thing I’ll say is that it’s much more abstract. Check out some of my last homework:
I forgot to post on Cat Day and Caturday! To make up for it, here are pictures of Celeste being a fat baby.
November 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I forgot to post on Cat Day and Caturday! To make up for it, here are pictures of Celeste being a fat baby.
Even though I graduated, I was still hooked up by my high school esports team and got free access to Dreamhack ATL for the weekend.
The team and I went Saturday and looked at a lot of Pokémon cards. I didn’t buy any, though. Still disappointed with the market and all that.
The team and I went Saturday and looked at a lot of Pokémon cards. I didn’t buy any, though. Still disappointed with the market and all that.
November 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Even though I graduated, I was still hooked up by my high school esports team and got free access to Dreamhack ATL for the weekend.
The team and I went Saturday and looked at a lot of Pokémon cards. I didn’t buy any, though. Still disappointed with the market and all that.
The team and I went Saturday and looked at a lot of Pokémon cards. I didn’t buy any, though. Still disappointed with the market and all that.
What’s been keeping me going
October 24, 2025 at 7:28 AM
What’s been keeping me going
All accordion to plan…
October 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
All accordion to plan…
Today’s crossword was Undertale/Deltarune-based lol
September 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Today’s crossword was Undertale/Deltarune-based lol
Making a steno dictionary for words that aren't already included in the ones that I have.
3 words so far, and there's a very apparent duality in my priorities.
3 words so far, and there's a very apparent duality in my priorities.
September 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Making a steno dictionary for words that aren't already included in the ones that I have.
3 words so far, and there's a very apparent duality in my priorities.
3 words so far, and there's a very apparent duality in my priorities.
Üüü new bug friends aaaaaa
Was pleasantly surprised when scrolling on the Pokémon Center website because of a couple of special releases.
This is the first piece of ribombee merch that I think I’ve seen, so I had to get it!
Lurantis has some funny eye placement going on, too :Þ
Was pleasantly surprised when scrolling on the Pokémon Center website because of a couple of special releases.
This is the first piece of ribombee merch that I think I’ve seen, so I had to get it!
Lurantis has some funny eye placement going on, too :Þ
September 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Üüü new bug friends aaaaaa
Was pleasantly surprised when scrolling on the Pokémon Center website because of a couple of special releases.
This is the first piece of ribombee merch that I think I’ve seen, so I had to get it!
Lurantis has some funny eye placement going on, too :Þ
Was pleasantly surprised when scrolling on the Pokémon Center website because of a couple of special releases.
This is the first piece of ribombee merch that I think I’ve seen, so I had to get it!
Lurantis has some funny eye placement going on, too :Þ
Very low-effort thing that I threw together to characterize a couple of OCs as I figure out what to draw.
I forgot to align the left margin, so the “low-effort” part is extra apparent 😓
(Transcription in alt text for those curious enough to read)
I forgot to align the left margin, so the “low-effort” part is extra apparent 😓
(Transcription in alt text for those curious enough to read)
![I’ll make up for some of the effort by transcribing everything here.
This is an email exchange from our dear whimsicott scientist Fiel Solodei to the recently-introduced glaceon (not made apparent in this interaction) electrical engineer Nèalska Chënysz.
Fiel Solodei <fsolodei@gentek.org>
7:44 LT, 14/13/6391
RE: Conduct
Hello Nèalska,
I have just received some information that I have been told to share with you. Following the last audit, a few issues have been made clear to me that I hope we can iron out.
First off, please show up on time. HR tells me that you will not be given pay for unfinished hours, and I world hate for someone of your skill caliber to be undercompensated.
Next, please refrain from informal wear. I would personally allow this, but I have no say in the matter.
Finally, I request that you switch to using your workplace email (@gentek.org). I am contacting you on your personal email in hopes of reaching you better.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Fiel Solodei, PhD
Head Research Manager
Greatly Energized Noroferometric Engine if Subharpassic Isolated Superparticles (GENESIS) Main Wing
GenTek Solutions
—————————————
Nèalska Chënysz <meltmaster211070@qconn.com>
5:17 IT, 15/13/6391
[No Subject]
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September 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Very low-effort thing that I threw together to characterize a couple of OCs as I figure out what to draw.
I forgot to align the left margin, so the “low-effort” part is extra apparent 😓
(Transcription in alt text for those curious enough to read)
I forgot to align the left margin, so the “low-effort” part is extra apparent 😓
(Transcription in alt text for those curious enough to read)
Woke up 3 hours after the direct (watched it immediately after I did) and I’m already being blessed with quality Pokémon art of the most insane calibers
September 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Woke up 3 hours after the direct (watched it immediately after I did) and I’m already being blessed with quality Pokémon art of the most insane calibers
Can’t believe I forgot to share what I saw left on the board from over the weekend when I went to class on Monday lol
Wonder what the meeting was like
Wonder what the meeting was like
September 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Can’t believe I forgot to share what I saw left on the board from over the weekend when I went to class on Monday lol
Wonder what the meeting was like
Wonder what the meeting was like
Came to the realization of how tied to birds steno is. No idea why, but I love it.
- Top software is Plover (a bird)
- Lapwing (bird) is the theory that I’m studying because it was recommended
- My keyboard has some birds on the bottom!
- Top software is Plover (a bird)
- Lapwing (bird) is the theory that I’m studying because it was recommended
- My keyboard has some birds on the bottom!
August 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Came to the realization of how tied to birds steno is. No idea why, but I love it.
- Top software is Plover (a bird)
- Lapwing (bird) is the theory that I’m studying because it was recommended
- My keyboard has some birds on the bottom!
- Top software is Plover (a bird)
- Lapwing (bird) is the theory that I’m studying because it was recommended
- My keyboard has some birds on the bottom!
Heard about this and ended up pulling it for myself lol
July 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Heard about this and ended up pulling it for myself lol
9 - Big fan of the elegance in all of the art. Makes me want more cards.
10 - Special cases. Love the radiant pattern.
11 - I wanted to make a page for super old cards, but this sneasle is all I’ve got. From the date range at the bottom, it was made before I was born!
10 - Special cases. Love the radiant pattern.
11 - I wanted to make a page for super old cards, but this sneasle is all I’ve got. From the date range at the bottom, it was made before I was born!
July 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
9 - Big fan of the elegance in all of the art. Makes me want more cards.
10 - Special cases. Love the radiant pattern.
11 - I wanted to make a page for super old cards, but this sneasle is all I’ve got. From the date range at the bottom, it was made before I was born!
10 - Special cases. Love the radiant pattern.
11 - I wanted to make a page for super old cards, but this sneasle is all I’ve got. From the date range at the bottom, it was made before I was born!
5 - One for some people I know on here. Got this because they looked like best friends.
6 - Please make more Ogerpon cards. I need my fix.
7 - A favorite part of my binder: all VMax eeveelutions!
8 - :)
6 - Please make more Ogerpon cards. I need my fix.
7 - A favorite part of my binder: all VMax eeveelutions!
8 - :)
July 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
5 - One for some people I know on here. Got this because they looked like best friends.
6 - Please make more Ogerpon cards. I need my fix.
7 - A favorite part of my binder: all VMax eeveelutions!
8 - :)
6 - Please make more Ogerpon cards. I need my fix.
7 - A favorite part of my binder: all VMax eeveelutions!
8 - :)
1 - Front page. For the most rare/eye-catching ones. I plan to make my shiny mew EX a family heirloom because of its value and its cuteness.
2 - Love these two, but you probably already know that.
3 - Monke
4 - An extra beautiful card pair. I received it on the day of a solar eclipse.
2 - Love these two, but you probably already know that.
3 - Monke
4 - An extra beautiful card pair. I received it on the day of a solar eclipse.
July 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
1 - Front page. For the most rare/eye-catching ones. I plan to make my shiny mew EX a family heirloom because of its value and its cuteness.
2 - Love these two, but you probably already know that.
3 - Monke
4 - An extra beautiful card pair. I received it on the day of a solar eclipse.
2 - Love these two, but you probably already know that.
3 - Monke
4 - An extra beautiful card pair. I received it on the day of a solar eclipse.
Laying out the plot points for Part 4 and felt like sharing something random. I changed which Pokémon to represent the MC for that part with, so I'll need to practice drawing him a bit more.
Wish I could be his friend if he were real.
Wish I could be his friend if he were real.
July 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Laying out the plot points for Part 4 and felt like sharing something random. I changed which Pokémon to represent the MC for that part with, so I'll need to practice drawing him a bit more.
Wish I could be his friend if he were real.
Wish I could be his friend if he were real.
If you remember Teolt (plusle), you may remember that he has a sister. Since he was introduced as a sketch, I gave her the same treatment.
Yagmai Vergös acts as Teolt’s complement by handling experimentation and dreading theoretical work.
Favorite food: Saltines
#Minun #Pokemon
Yagmai Vergös acts as Teolt’s complement by handling experimentation and dreading theoretical work.
Favorite food: Saltines
#Minun #Pokemon
July 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Falling asleep at work is something Sónamru can’t help. Narcoleptic insomnia (see comments) is no joke!
Tried a little shading, but still gonna focus on overall substance before caring too much. This took too long to make, but it was worth it! Just need to improve my time.
#Pokemon #Meowscarada
Tried a little shading, but still gonna focus on overall substance before caring too much. This took too long to make, but it was worth it! Just need to improve my time.
#Pokemon #Meowscarada
July 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Falling asleep at work is something Sónamru can’t help. Narcoleptic insomnia (see comments) is no joke!
Tried a little shading, but still gonna focus on overall substance before caring too much. This took too long to make, but it was worth it! Just need to improve my time.
#Pokemon #Meowscarada
Tried a little shading, but still gonna focus on overall substance before caring too much. This took too long to make, but it was worth it! Just need to improve my time.
#Pokemon #Meowscarada
I have Antarctica saved as a location on my weather app so that I can grimace at the unfamiliar shade of purple on the bar and the insane temperatures. Crazy to think that there’s an actual place like this.
July 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I have Antarctica saved as a location on my weather app so that I can grimace at the unfamiliar shade of purple on the bar and the insane temperatures. Crazy to think that there’s an actual place like this.
A big part of what I’m doing is tied in with what started as a random “hobby” I developed about 1.5 years ago where I satirized mathematical topics by making a nonexistent constant/formula/theorem. Here’s a sample of I scribbled down while doodling last night.
Expect content like this in the story.
Expect content like this in the story.
July 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
A big part of what I’m doing is tied in with what started as a random “hobby” I developed about 1.5 years ago where I satirized mathematical topics by making a nonexistent constant/formula/theorem. Here’s a sample of I scribbled down while doodling last night.
Expect content like this in the story.
Expect content like this in the story.