Nonsensology: the Art and Daydreams of Able Tong

The world may be falling apart, but I’m pulling through by living vicariously through my OTP. Here are some cute cards to show your loved ones how much you care! 💚💙💚

Each card is 4.25 by 6 inches (approx. 10.8 by 15.25 cm).

Despite the weak plot, I've always thought the visuals in Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms are utterly gorgeous, and I wanted to create something based on the aesthetics of the Four Realms.

That's alright! I'm really touched to have made quite a positive impression! I hope you'll stick around! ^_^

Aaaah, thanks so much! I'm flattered! I wish I could tell you when I'll return to this project, but alas, an artist's schedule is never consistent. In the meantime, I hope my other stuff is to your liking! ^_^

Happy Friday the 13th! Just because October's over, it doesn't mean the spooky fun has to end!

I wanted to make something that combines Halloween and Christmas aesthetics, and loved how this turned out so much that I ended up adding it to my Redbubble shop. 👉👈

Later at the wish granting ceremony, CEO Magnifico announces he’s greenlit Ice Age 6 and five more live-action remakes.

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There are so many cancelled and unrealized projects that Disney is sitting on, that they do not benefit from in any way by keeping them locked up tight. They really ought to just let them go if they don't have any intentions of doing anything with them.

Incidentally, I could never agree with the mentality of “Magnifico is actually the hero, and Asha is the TRUE villain” that a lot of people seem to have. I drew my comic based on this post. I feel like if more people had been aware of this possible interpretation, they wouldn’t have sympathized with Magnifico.

Unlimited… together, we’re unlimited…

Are you even enjoying life if you can’t draw your OTP in silly costumes?

In my AU, Pop was Lumpy’s foster father. Lumpy very much regards Cub as his baby brother. Pop occasionally lets Lumpy and Flippy babysit Cub.

Toothy, in addition to being a comic and anime nerd, has some incredible cosplay and prop-making skills.

Can you recognize everyone’s costumes?

I was in the mood to create more creepy candy characters and made a trick-or-treat wizard, an ice cream witch, and a candy apple scarecrow.

I hope everyone had a great summer! I myself was busy with summer reading and visiting libraries. To get back into art, I drew the boys having their own summer reading fun. I thought it would be cool to have them both reading Oz books; Lumpy is reading the original Wonderful Wizard of Oz (aimed at children), while Flippy is reading Was by Geoff Ryman, an adult re-examination of Oz (I've owned a copy I found secondhand for a couple years now and finally got around to reading it). 

I didn't love Was as much as I wanted to, but I still thought it was fascinating to read, even if it does end on a bittersweet, if not outright depressing, note. Also, I personally think Was is more engaging to read than Gregory Maguire's Wicked. That said, I am still looking forward to seeing the movie version of Wicked later this year. (I can't wait for the full version of their cover of Defying Gravity to be released.)

Also, I almost forgot that it's currently Banned Books Week (September 22-28, 2024). Here's a (not-so) fun fact, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been banned at various times since its publication for a variety of silly reasons, including but not limited to: being “untrue to life”, depicting women in strong leadership roles, and promoting "godless supernaturalism". Anyway, this is your friendly recommendation to read more banned books.

For every person that's ever hurt you, Lumpy wishes for you someone that will bring a smile to your face. For every moment you've ever considered giving up, Lumpy wishes for you a reason to believe in yourself. For every dark and stormy day, Lumpy wishes for you a shining rainbow to brighten your sky.

Here's a little something eclectic: some obscure and less popular Disney characters. How many can you recognize?

Came across a funny meme the other day and thought it fit young Lumpy so well. Poor baby.

The original:

New challenge: draw your OTP as a collection of toys.

I was in the mood to draw the boys as Tsum Tsums again, and then my mind wandered to Beanie Babies, then LEGO Minifigures, then Care Bears, and then this happened.

"Flippy and Lumpy Go Hiking by the River"

I wanted to draw my OTP doing their own take of "giving your jacket to your beloved to keep warm".

I also included a little Easter egg of @t-nartin.

In another reality, not only would Wish have closer resembled its original concepts, it would have also been integrated into one of my favorite nighttime shows at the best Disney park in the world. (Seriously, not only does the show have a wish theme, it's also performed in the park's entrance port Mediterranean Harbor, and Wish takes place IN the Mediterranean. It would have been a perfect fit! *sad sigh* We could have had it all.)

Mood music: Believe! Sea of Dreams soundtrack

Aaaaw, thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoy! ^_^

I totally forgot this was my inbox, but seeing this again reminded me of a doodle I haven't shared here yet. So here's a little Lumpy to cheer everyone up when you're feeling down!