This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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火事が起こったときのために、いつもバケツの水を手もとにおいて起きなさい。

火事(かじ)()こったときのために、いつもバケツの(みず)()もとにおいて()きなさい。
Always keep a bucket of water handy, in case of fire.
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光源、つまり光の向きだな、それと陰影とかにも気をつけて、できるだけ正確に手元にあるクロッキー帳に書き取っていくだけ。

光源(こうげん)、つまり(こう)()きだな、それと陰影(いんえい)とかにも()をつけて、できるだけ正確(せいかく)手元(てもと)にあるクロッキー(ちょう)()()っていくだけ。
Light source, that is what direction the light is facing, also take care with shadowing. Just copy down into the sketch book you have at hand as accurately as possible.