[March & April 2026] Challenges for Improving Illustration Skills and a Review of March's Creative Activities
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Reading in the sun and reading in the rain.
[July & August 2026] August will be a month to continue creating by "proactively maintaining the status quo."
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July was a month where I was able to work hard on updating my short videos, and I also managed to write blog posts at a steady pace of once a week.
As you continue creating, topics for discussion will naturally arise, which significantly lowers the barrier to updating your blog.
The hot weather continues, so please take care of your health.
Click here for our July goals.
[July & August 2026] August will be a month to continue creating by "proactively maintaining the status quo."
Contents
- Looking back on my creative activities in July
- Creative goal for August: Maintain the status quo (a proactive approach to maintaining the status quo)
- Summary: Make August a "month of maintenance."
- Summary of articles and videos published in July
- The unnatural look of the hands in the anime can be resolved by analyzing it frame by frame.
- Production record of making the clapping motion in the "Heart Forecast" closer to the original.
- How to continue creating through task management based on energy
- Production record of recreating the conductor's motion in a yukata for the "Heart Forecast"
- A record of creating a cookie-making video using Procreate.
- The unnatural look of the hands in the anime can be resolved by analyzing it frame by frame.
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Looking back on my creative activities in July
I've managed to keep updating my blog once a week, and I've also been able to gradually increase the frequency of my short videos.
"July is a month to boost your motivation and drive."I feel like I was able to act exactly as I had planned.
YouTube subscribers40 peopleI've reached it! I'm so happy.
Create variant illustrations
I've created new variant illustrations that can be used for videos, thumbnails, and blog eye-catching images.
I'm now trying out expressions I've never made before, which is expanding my range of expression.
Progress update on the Heart Forecast Respect Animation Project!
The applause and conductor motions are now complete!
I received a request for a conductor motion in a yukata, so I tried it out in an outfit for the first time.
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[July & August 2026] August will be a month to continue creating by "proactively maintaining the status quo."I made a cookie-shaped shortcake.
I uploaded a short video of the "cookie makeup" trend that's popular on YouTube.
The retro and sweet atmosphere turned out really cute.
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[July & August 2026] August will be a month to continue creating by "proactively maintaining the status quo."Creative goal for August: Maintain the status quo (a proactive approach to maintaining the status quo)
The theme for August is "Maintain the status quo"。
Given the intense heat, I'll try not to overexert myself and aim to maintain my current creative pace.
It's sometimes said that "maintaining the status quo is decline," but for meMaintaining the status quo on offense。
- Continuing to update the blog once a week
- I will continue drawing at the same pace as in July.
We will proceed based on these two points.
The Heart Forecast Respect Animation Project has been completed.
The applause and conductor motions are complete, so I'd like to finish them up so I can upload a full run-through at the end.
The next clapping motion ② is, Maid outfitかOff-the-shoulder dressI've received a request for that, so I plan to try that as well.
Create one full-length video for YouTube.
I wasn't able to make a full-length video in July, so I'd like to create a second take of my self-introduction video.
Every time I watch a VTuber's teaser PV"I want to make one too...!"This feeling is building up, so I'd like to try making a promotional video that incorporates animation.
Before that, first of allLive2DI want to create [something]. I have so many things I want to do, so I'll proceed little by little.
Summary: Make August a "month of maintenance."
I was able to take a lot of action in July, so I want to continue this momentum in August and keep creative work as a part of my daily life.
For me, maintaining the status quo is an important choice for moving forward. I will continue my activities in a way that is enjoyable for those who view my work, while keeping it manageable.
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Summary of articles and videos published in July
In July, I published several blog posts based on animation.
The unnatural look of the hands in the anime can be resolved by analyzing it frame by frame.
This is a production record of how I converted YouTube Shorts into horizontal videos and observed the original movements frame by frame to resolve the "something's not quite right..." feeling of incongruity that I felt with the hand movements in the anime.
- Causes of discomfort in the hands
- A method for accurately observing the original movements frame by frame.
- Improvement points to reproduce a natural hand trajectory
This explains the following:
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[July & August 2026] August will be a month to continue creating by "proactively maintaining the status quo."Production record of making the clapping motion in the "Heart Forecast" closer to the original.
This is a production record of how I modified the clapping motion in the Kokoro Yohou tribute animation, carefully observing the details frame by frame to make it closer to the light and fluid movements of the original.
- Differences in how it works compared to the original.
- The advantage of accurately capturing movement frame by frame
- Adjustment points for the movement of details such as hair, ears, skirt, and tail.
- Improvements that can be seen from comparing before and after the revision
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[July & August 2026] August will be a month to continue creating by "proactively maintaining the status quo."How to continue creating through task management based on energy
My first MBTI assessment on my PC revealed that I'm a "Logician type (INTP)," which led me to focus on time management rather than... How to choose tasks based on your energy level that dayThis is a record of the switch.
- The concept of four energy bands
- Specific tasks and to-do lists for each energy band.
- Energy assessment in just 3 seconds in the morning
- Reasons and benefits of continuing creative work
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[July & August 2026] August will be a month to continue creating by "proactively maintaining the status quo."Production record of recreating the conductor's motion in a yukata for the "Heart Forecast"
I tried using the mini-window function in the game 'gogh' to work, and I found it much easier to concentrate than I expected. This was prompted by a request for a yukata outfit that I received on my work-related YouTube channel. The weight of the fabric, the movement of the sleeves, and the consistency of the patterns are all unique to yukata.This is a record of the process of creating conductor motions while keeping that in mind.
- The inspiration for the production
- Points noticed through motion study and frame-by-frame analysis
- Adjustments to details such as hair, sleeves, pattern, elbows, and tail.
- Designs to make the movements unique to yukata look natural.
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[July & August 2026] August will be a month to continue creating by "proactively maintaining the status quo."A record of creating a cookie-making video using Procreate.
I tried using the mini-window function in the game 'Gogh' to work, and I found it surprisingly easy to concentrate, so I tried the "cookie making" trend that's popular on work-related YouTube. A production record of recreating a single illustration and finishing it as a short video using Procreate Dreams.Is.
- Features of Cookie Make
- Illustration editing steps in Procreate
- Tips for drawing freckles naturally
- Video creation steps in Procreate Dreams
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[July & August 2026] August will be a month to continue creating by "proactively maintaining the status quo."I also post the blog content on YouTube.
If you'd like, I'd be happy if you could enjoy it along with the behind-the-scenes look at the production. → YouTube is here
(Your channel subscriptions and requests are truly encouraging!)
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About Me
Illustrator.
This blog is my growth diary as an illustrator.
Opened since June 2023.
Starting YouTube in January 2025.
This blog is my growth diary as an illustrator.
Opened since June 2023.
Starting YouTube in January 2025.
