modretroartist.bsky.social
@williehampton.bsky.social
Freelance Cartoonist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator who likes to draw
Commission status: Always Open.
Commission status: Always Open.
Yeah, that guy in the last thread sounds like he's hating to me. Fool is straight up contradicting himself.
February 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Yeah, that guy in the last thread sounds like he's hating to me. Fool is straight up contradicting himself.
Yeah, the reason why I left is because of all the AI generated nonsense that gets posted on there ad nauseum. But what you said would also be another nail in the coffin.
February 2, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Yeah, the reason why I left is because of all the AI generated nonsense that gets posted on there ad nauseum. But what you said would also be another nail in the coffin.
Insane-Mane, if you are listening and if you see this, just know that this is my apology to you. I was so wrapped in trying to be like you, that I forgot that I should be me. So let this be my real tribute to you, both as a Ben 10 fan and fellow artist who's on the opposite side of the same coin.
February 2, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Insane-Mane, if you are listening and if you see this, just know that this is my apology to you. I was so wrapped in trying to be like you, that I forgot that I should be me. So let this be my real tribute to you, both as a Ben 10 fan and fellow artist who's on the opposite side of the same coin.
And to show everyone that I'm far from a copycat, I decided to redesign upgrade, in my own genuine signature style.
February 2, 2026 at 2:33 AM
And to show everyone that I'm far from a copycat, I decided to redesign upgrade, in my own genuine signature style.
See? There's a difference between drawing humans as anthropomorphic animals and being a racist bigoted dick who doesn't know true creativity when they see it. Whoever you fought with yesterday has no clue what he's talking about.
February 1, 2026 at 11:36 PM
See? There's a difference between drawing humans as anthropomorphic animals and being a racist bigoted dick who doesn't know true creativity when they see it. Whoever you fought with yesterday has no clue what he's talking about.
If it makes you feel any better, I deleted those drawings and decided to redesign them to make them reflect more of my style.
February 1, 2026 at 11:22 PM
If it makes you feel any better, I deleted those drawings and decided to redesign them to make them reflect more of my style.
Thanks. I had to delete what I drew because it just didn't feel right drawing in another person's style. Made me feel like I was plagiarizing. That was never my intention but I got so wrapped up in wanting to draw like Alex, I didn't think to consult him.
February 1, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Thanks. I had to delete what I drew because it just didn't feel right drawing in another person's style. Made me feel like I was plagiarizing. That was never my intention but I got so wrapped up in wanting to draw like Alex, I didn't think to consult him.
Wow! I thought you were a great artist before but this is fantastic 😊!
February 1, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Wow! I thought you were a great artist before but this is fantastic 😊!
That's fair.
February 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM
That's fair.
And I promise, I'll credit you in the near future.
February 1, 2026 at 8:37 PM
And I promise, I'll credit you in the near future.
Ok, ok. Next time when I draw your versions of the Ben 10 aliens, I'll do better to make them more graphic and geometric so as to differentiate them.
February 1, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Ok, ok. Next time when I draw your versions of the Ben 10 aliens, I'll do better to make them more graphic and geometric so as to differentiate them.
But I'm sorry that I drew them in your style without crediting you first. I've been meaning to reach out to you about this but I assumed that you wouldn't message much on BlueSky.
February 1, 2026 at 8:34 PM
But I'm sorry that I drew them in your style without crediting you first. I've been meaning to reach out to you about this but I assumed that you wouldn't message much on BlueSky.
I didn't trace over them. I'm just good at drawing what I see. I just looked at your work as a reference, that's all.
February 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM
I didn't trace over them. I'm just good at drawing what I see. I just looked at your work as a reference, that's all.
But in retrospect, I probably should've credited you first.
February 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
But in retrospect, I probably should've credited you first.
Ok, I copied your style a little but only because I love the way your style looks. I would never intentionally plagiarize another person's work. I promise, these drawings are a tribute to how you draw and how much you love Ben 10 as much as I do.
February 1, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Ok, I copied your style a little but only because I love the way your style looks. I would never intentionally plagiarize another person's work. I promise, these drawings are a tribute to how you draw and how much you love Ben 10 as much as I do.
I swear, all I did was look at your work as a reference guide to draw your versions of the Ben 10 aliens in a more geometric style.
February 1, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I swear, all I did was look at your work as a reference guide to draw your versions of the Ben 10 aliens in a more geometric style.
Ok, look, it may seem that way but I promise, all I did was use your work as reference to draw as close to your style as I can with some minor tweaks. I like the way you draw so I wanted to do my part and pay tribute to Ben 10 as well.
February 1, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Ok, look, it may seem that way but I promise, all I did was use your work as reference to draw as close to your style as I can with some minor tweaks. I like the way you draw so I wanted to do my part and pay tribute to Ben 10 as well.
Whoa, that's not my intention.
February 1, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Whoa, that's not my intention.
I second that motion 💯.
February 1, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I second that motion 💯.