Pose like a pro- Making good poses for your OC's

[@iceshines3214]

*possessed woman with a broken back literally destroying herself* "The character may seem at ease"

[@justiciar1964]

It hurts a lot more than it looks. Demons sweat on the inside and handle it on the outside with speed stick.

[@darthbane5676]

I think the idea is that a character in an extremely uncomfortable position while looking at ease is unsettling, which is a great tool for horror.

[@luckytidbit6225]

And then you realize people can actually do a back bridge walks

[@lieutenantlemons2260]

When does she say that?

[@kikusakiki]

@@lieutenantlemons2260 6:15

[@missmaple013]

"A person with their chest out may be self-important, or maybe they think they're a bird!" [cue Mr. Pigeon]

[@AndosArtTips]

The best bird man tbh

[@muiithecat]

cue? more like coo heheh

[@poke-talia268]

I was looking for this comment.

[@kitkatstreamz2815]

ML YASSSS

[@mrreowler]

Gabriel Agreste thought he was a plane once, does that count?

[@steampunkd2714]

"Or maybe they think they're a bird." I snorted with laughter at that part.

[@clarissafarias2684]

That is a miraculous ladybug ep

[@tsubakiproductions7802]

SAMEEE

[@tsubakiproductions7802]

@@clarissafarias2684 ik BUT IT SO FUNNY

[@secondbreakfastart1025]

Saaammmee

[@angrygalamb]

I just gave someone the opportunity to be the 666th like and this made my day lol

[@woodyscorner8536]

4:49 "or maybe they think they're a bird." ...C A W C A W.

[@lululusa8010]

I’m a bird.C A W C A W

[@VacillatingCreator]

Why did I think of Aphmau? EHHH-

[@crystalocelot1641]

Crow Agent Watch What the peck.

[@josiejeanne758]

*_C A W C A W B I T C H_*

[@LynzArts]

I believe its C O O C O O

[@MF-rj3ry]

"Or monster characters--" *shows picture of toothless* EXCUSE MEE TOOTHLESS IS A BEAUTIFUL MAJESTIC *DRAGON*

[@AndosArtTips]

I think that dragons are considered under the monster umbrella, but I for sure agree that toothless is lovely and the best dragon (sorry Mushu)

[@javachip5805]

TOOTHLESS BEST BOY

[@doglover8254]

*Then watches the trailer for HTTYD 3. . .* "Toothless, stop being a klutz"

[@metalocalypseluvr]

Undyne Rayne Eterna Myterna Waterfalls I'm disappointed that Alduin isn't on that list

[@thermax44]

Hello i saw you write my name in bold and thiught you might need something

[@unofficially-ace]

'Ando's gonna have a bad time' *distant screaming*

[@Ali_129A]

Sans get outta here! XD

[@Kris-zj5jm]

'...or maybe a secret badass' Okay when she put sans at that part I was like 'so true. so so true.'

[@applepiekodzuken]

sans is still giving me a bad tim

[@cora.makes.art.1960]

@@Kris-zj5jm ikr lmao

[@niftyskyblue]

Ralsei Dreemurr Me too ;-;

[@endocix]

Hi Ando, I'm Endo.

[@AndosArtTips]

Hi Endo!

[@endocix]

Ando :^)

[@masteredultrainstinctaveus7733]

Endocix I'm gonna infuse you into my mods

[@Cainmak]

AEndo.

[@ZlatkoTheGod]

If you watch Kaiji ultimate survivor you will know why both of those names give me PTSD.

[@AndosArtTips]

So there were a few comments from people who didn't seem to really understand the power center. A good way to sort of visualize this is to get a friend/family member/acquaintance/friendly neighborhood spider-man to hold a small object next to you. This object is going to represent your power center. While standing still, try to lean into the direction of the object with your whole body. Imagine that it's a magnet pulling you in. Try it out with a few different positions until you get the idea. When drawing it out, you can also just put a dot on the page to remind yourself where the center is. Hope that sort of clears things up.

[@honeyoatmilk]

Thank you!! I was a little confused for that part

[@Spunow]

Ando do you any drawing/animation programs you would recommend for drawing or practicing? (Perfeably a free program) I would like to know and try to improve my current drawing style.

[@AndosArtTips]

As far as free programs go, I used to use Gimp in high school and I've also played around with Krita a bit in the past few years. I tend to use Clip studio the most, but it isn't free. Still, it's really affordable and goes on sale a lot, so check that one out if you can. Honestly though, never underestimate the power of paper and pencil, especially if you're trying to learn the basics. I'm not sure on what your level of skill is, but I just want to say that fancy tools and programs can really only take you so far if you don't have a foundation to work off of, so if you're still really new to art I would recommend getting a rudimentary understanding of how to sketch on paper first before making the leap to digital. I hope that helps!

[@gunplaybusiness]

Can you give me the link to that Artbook you showed? I really want it.

[@AndosArtTips]

stuartngbooks.com/song-of-the-sea-artbook.html

[@kaitlindoesarts]

Okay so the 1920s era and cats are my two favorite things, so I'm gonna go check out that comic so that I don't explode.

[@lemnion84]

KaitlinDoesArts I promise thats its a great comic , I have read it :-D

[@PasscodeAdvance]

Woah

[@solitonmedic]

I was waiting for Jojo and you delivered, lmao

[@beepbeepimmadragon8758]

Did you see her every girl is a supergirl video? 🎀

[@gunjfur8633]

Jojo? Were?

[@konstantinivanov1717]

The final like 10 seconds of the video I am disappointed in you, Gunjo Fury, you show your lack of culture by not watching videos till the end and commenting Yare yare daze...

[@kermitshinei7813]

@@beepbeepimmadragon8758 they're talking about Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, not that high foreheaded bimbo

[@CloudlessRa1n]

Kermit Shinei Hahah 😂🤣 omfg

[@ovidiulupan1786]

How to be a poser: Mallgrab your skateboard

[@invmawk]

Karkat is that u

[@siobhane1661]

the truth

[@joemama7487]

Karkat?

[@Noone-tx6xq]

Karkat?

[@amayariddle]

Karkat?

[@xx_kratosgamer666_xx3]

First step, watch all the JoJo's series.

[@FinbyOasta]

Found it. This is the comment. The prophecies have come true!

[@cymbeline9933]

no

[@SeerOfTime577]

Best comment~

[@selentric]

second step: realize that Araki got his inspiration for poses from both classical art (esp sculptures) and fashion magazines and use those as references

[@kermitshinei7813]

Second step:Yell out "ROADA ROLLA DA " and throw a steamroller at a teen with a punch ghost and a weird hat.

[@marshdidit1676]

HEY!! Ando notice this please, I'm a young and beginner artist and I go to your channel for advice on drawing. I really like your artstyle because it is cartoon-ish yet realistic, It has good shading and a nice pallete which is light on the eyes. Your videos are REALLY helpful to me and improved my art well. I am currently making animations and as i look through them they they drastically changed positively. I just like your videos so much that I wrote all of this for you. :)

[@AndosArtTips]

Thank you so much!

[@papamado_]

I saw Keith and i screamed Hiatus's killing me

[@Mason_Here]

Madik Lol same

[@melicara6049]

REEEEEEEEEE

[@meowtsukidraws]

I was thinking of Voltron when that happened

[@Laineyphillips06]

I was like "KEEF!"

[@crystalcollision5432]

4 more days boys, how you holding up?

[@sigmarthcipherius5153]

i thought this is a jojo tootorals, still a great video

[@kermitshinei7813]

Same lmao

[@caffiend.9761]

Ah, I see you are a man of culture aswell

[@nexusnova7425]

Um *tutorial Sorry

[@yokokurama5174]

Another annoying jojo gaefan

[@pho_is_not_interesting]

@@yokokurama5174 funni homosecksual!!!1!1!

[@MaskOfLimbo]

As a JoJo Fan, you are forgiven. But we are watching you.

[@dasplaudagei6060]

We are watching this video so yes

[@muddashucka9743]

Subscribe and hit that bell so you can keep watching

[@oscarmears607]

I see a notification for poses (my biggest difficulty) from my favorite art youtuber, you KNOW I'm gonna click, anyways, good job on the video! 👌

[@AndosArtTips]

I'm your favorite? I don't deserve such praise!

[@oscarmears607]

Ando You do deserve it, very much!

[@AndosArtTips]

Thank you!

[@kaexewires7531]

I have difficulties when trying to pose some of my characters because I like doing them together so.. when I try to get one to pose like an adventurerer(?) (correct me if I'm wrong) and then I make the other pointing at the distance, but I sadly made the head too big and didn't even noticed, it's normal I think, I just have to practice a bit more. :)

[@Feilimwashere]

Art tips. Once you find your centre, you are sure. To win!!!

[@bellflowersimp2827]

6:52 OMG THAT'S EMARA! Please oh please I beg you to watch it at thier KZbin Channel "StarEatingStudio" or just search "Emara episode 1" It's an Arabian Cartoon about a Super hero named Emara after the Emarites AKA UAE (the place where the story is taken) There is English Sub and Dub! So don't worry!

[@AndosArtTips]

I’ll put a card up for episode one. It really is a great show and beautifully made too

[@bellflowersimp2827]

Ando they just released episode 4, and sadly there is only one more episode left wich they will publish this Friday. Since its a small project and they been working on it for almost a Year and a half. But I'm so happy that you enjoyed it. I also met the creator and she has an Instgram if you wanna talk to her about it. @Almagicc

[@AndosArtTips]

Thanks for all the info! It's been a really enjoyable watch and I really hope they make another season

[@bellflowersimp2827]

Ando all your welcome! And I'm happy to see a fellow Artist also enjoy this Arabian production.

[@mariakutsu5946]

This is one of your best videos yet! I really like posing but lately I have been feeling that my poses are dynamic enough. Thank you!!

[@AndosArtTips]

Thank you so much I’m glad it was helpful!

[@mayawinkler9040]

As an aspiring artist and writer who's OCs come and go, this and your Things That Can Kill An OC video are extremely useful! Your voice is clear and I can always understand your points. I'd love to see you upload more often, you're so great!

[@shadowstar8619]

6:44 It's Keith! Lance was right about recognizing that mullet! Okay, technically it was the whole thing that was a dead giveaway, but other Voltron fans would know what I mean.

[@myawilliams5843]

KEEEEEEEF

[@Unavailable_User]

Ya

[@Unavailable_User]

Yasssssssssssssssssss

[@HEJones]

i just saw keefy boy and started scrolling threw the comments to make sure i didn't go crazy after season 8 lol

[@scalyfoot8142]

Or maybe they think they're a bird...

[@synflwr]

My main oc Uzi is actually a friendly and bubbly character but doesn't like running around and acting crazy. She's only like that around friends. She usually acts silent and stubborn until she trusts someone enough to open up.

[@theberrby6836]

I really like Lackadaisy! Cool that it was referenced in this. ^^

[@kylaserafim]

omg same :D

[@Nomarura]

As an actor, I really can’t recommend enough that artists look into theater. It’s seriously so helpful!

[@inhuman_human6790]

Wow this was actually REALLY helpful. Now I know exactly what to think about when making poses. Personality and purpose

[@elyesjaballah5572]

Ando: let's look at what goes into a good pose Araki: hold my jojo poses

[@despairtrainee2402]

5:07 IT'S NEKU! YAY TWEWY FANS!!

[@RyoCh-yx6il]

THIS, is literally helped me in lots of cases, one example is.. i have a strong silent type character (you can see him in my profile picture), I pretty much nailed the posture, and some generic poses, and etc.. But I’ve never really have a energetic or adventurous, and all that type of characters, So i tried to study it , what makes what.. and I’m gladly came across this video, and surprisingly helping me in many ways, thank you @Ando

[@niceee3068]

personally, i'd say i kind of already know how to pose characters since body language is an interesting subject for me. My problem is when people request me to draw their characters, their art style is usually very... simplified, not a lot of expression, not a lot of detail, and my art style is more expressive and leaning towards realistic. i always try to ask them stuff like "what is the characater like?" or "what type of personality they have" but they dont seem to understand how is that related. the only time i draw characters upright and with no movement is when im drawing a reference for them.

[@gezz555]

6:52 never thought Emara will also be in this video

[@AndosArtTips]

Heck yeah she is, that show has just beautiful posing everywhere!

[@gezz555]

I agree!

[@KekerikiGreen]

Another excellent video! I’ve never even thought about balance, line of action and the center point that much. Thank you! I also love the mixed media you use as examples.

[@AndosArtTips]

Thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@orpheuseclipse4236]

This is the most fucking helpful pose guide!!! A lot of other ones aren’t that great for ways to create dynamic poses without worrying about accuracate anatomy at the same time

[@orpheuseclipse4236]

I subscribed because of this video. It’s short but so full of actual detailed info

[@ameliafoley4156]

Welcome back from dead

[@AndosArtTips]

Good to be back! Gotta represent all the art zombies ya know?

[@ameliafoley4156]

Ando classic and, hittin' us up with that fan interaction

[@AndosArtTips]

I try to respond on the first few days of putting up a video :)

[@ameliafoley4156]

Ando i respect that

[@lxminesque9497]

That book flip of Song Of The Sea tho- I love that movie

[@nootbear]

This is quite the helpful thing, I can really work on my energetic and prideful character joyfly, and her awkward and gently best friend Micah. Even though they are four legged the overall advice is much appreciated and gave me new ideas to help advance into new poses for personalities. Thanks!

[@SleepyHollowKnight]

I had this one character I’d use to draw all the weird dynamic poses, with different kinds of clothing in different art styles. It actually helped me develop him as a character and get better and drawing posing. It was sooo fun, and still is. I recommend you TRY the same. If you don’t like it you can just not do it anymore, but it’s an awesome tip that helped me for years

[@puppyplayer1007]

When u listed the strong silent tipe, hopeless romantic, hyper, and adventurous poses the first thing I thought of was ouran host club XD

[@sketchman7392]

I used to just try and wing it on drawing poses but looking up certain references does help with coming up with the right poses for one's OCs. 😊👌🏻

[@emeraldqueen1994]

One tip I have... if you want some extra characterization for a silhouette try having the hair flowing outward a little bit... or pulled over the shoulder... or maybe they’re playing with it...

[@lacielaurens4075]

the types you said in the beginning perfectly describe the sanders sides

[@jcie7538]

When she said "Strong silent type" it reminded me of Takashi Morinozuka(Mori Senpai) from Ouran high school host club ;w;

[@veverickastromova]

IKR? And she even showed him in the video ^^

[@friskthehuman8238]

3:57 Hey sans😂😂😂😂

[@gemndiamonds6425]

*YESS*

[@Coolish.pear06]

(Sans the Badass)

[@vivictinimoved]

Yees Ando's gonna have a bad time lmao

[@oregan0]

@@vivictinimoved is that the real sans undertale

[@kaitlynw.2620]

*You are gonna have a bad time* XD

[@Ender_Rock]

2:43 Double points for paying respects to the genius of herge, tintin will never be forgotten by true media lovers

[@aruxlen]

this was extremely helpful, thank you so much! there is always sth lacking in my art or rather I am so clueless what to do with the pose so it always ends up looking too boring or stiff, these tips opened my eyes basically. I'm definitely rewatching this many times to completely get the ideas down!

[@kayleahmorris7587]

Miguel and Tulio Tulio and Miguel MIGHTY AND POWERFUL GODS!!!

[@11Legorex]

Really great video! The beginning tips were perfectly fine but the other half was fantastic and just what I needed to hear

[@icy-thottodoroki3185]

Ando: *makes a video about how to draw a character posing to better fit the story and their surroundings and all that stuff* Me is working on a comic where I am not the artists I am the writer I have no artistic skill and am going to put in no input into drawing the characters other than an idea of what they look like: mhm yes very helpful 😌

[@drawinmydaydreams]

Oh my gosh I’ve loved lackadaisy for so long, I can’t believe someone else knows it

[@Seanmcfarlane115]

Super informative with loads of great examples. Good job!

[@Kelliapi1]

I am so happy to find a guide like this - I always found pose tutorials that helped with making posters or how to draw them - which is good and all, I learned a lot from them. But I had trouble _coming up_ with poses for my characters. I used all the same ones because I didn't really have a good idea what to do. This is really helpful!!

[@citruspeach9971]

Could you like... explain more about centers?? How do you determine where it is?

[@AndosArtTips]

Where you put the center is really up to you. Just pick a point (you can draw a dot to represent it if that helps) and have the character lean into it. Imagine it's a magnetic force that attracts the character to it. A good way to get the hang of it is to have a friend hold up an object near you and without moving from your spot, lean in the direction of the object with your whole body. If you can do it in front of a mirror or take pictures for reference that's even better. As far as where you should put the center, it really depends on your character's typical body language as well as their mood and what they're doing. Positive emotions tend to be higher and negative emotions tend to be lower, but that's not always the case so use your own discretion when picking a center. I know it's kind of confusing (a lot of techniques are) but if you take the time to study them you'll really get the hang of it.

[@citruspeach9971]

Ando wow, thank you!!

[@rubenrave5519]

Yay finally found a summer schooling video on drawing body poses cause I am running out of ideas to draw and I need help on posing anyways, thanks!

[@thenoirnekol4644]

Rubi Rave im relating to u so hard

[@lamoexxc9130]

Ando : Posing can kill ur oc Also Ando : Okay, its actually important-

[@BonIsGone]

also, something i do: when you are posing a character, you can do more poses for them if they aren't the person that they are in the first pose, like: when a character has a pose that acts like a badass, but then there's a pose where they are more friendly. which is what i do with my characters!

[@purpleunicorn1893]

Thanks! This is Really helpful to improving my OC Sally! You're great Ando!

[@wokeypsyche]

Just gonna say it now hard to believe this was the video that got me into lackadaisy in like 2019 HAHAHA IT'S SUCH A SMALL WORLD!!!

[@thegammakat]

THAT EMARA DROP! omg! (right after that Keith too.) I saw it and started humming the catchy theme. Also is that art book at 0:38 the same group that did The Secret of Kells animated movie? It looks super familiar.

[@AndosArtTips]

It is, it’s Song of the Sea and both it and Secret of Kells are by Cartoon Saloon

[@Thegoldenringsyt]

Awesome this video helped me a lot my characters now have been a lot more dynamic

[@shroomie5943]

aaaahhhHhhhhAAAHHHHHH YAAS OURAN HOST CLUB MADE IT IN THE VIDEO! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS

[@isabelle5048]

Your art sprite thing is so cute! And you gave so many good tips! I’m definitely subbing for quality content like this! And I’ll loved all the pictures you had, especially since you pulled them from different shows and whatnot.

[@p0p525]

6:49 OH MY! glad to know emara is getting more attention! :o0

[@flamingdildo4791]

Thank you for teaching me about the Power Centre technique. Even though I've worked for years with Contrapposto, lines of action, dynamism and conveying expression and personality through poses, I have never known of the Power Centre. Mind was blown actually, lol, can't believe I hadn't heard about it sooner. Again, thank you.

[@AndosArtTips]

No problem! I actually hadn’t heard of it myself until 3 or 4 years ago on an Oatley Academy podcast, I feel like more people should talk about it.

[@__-do7rq]

Thank you, this helped me a lot :P

[@AndosArtTips]

I'm glad it helped!

[@catonamatchbox]

AGH IVE NEEDED THIS! THANK YOU! I always have trouble with poses and I end up drawing them in the same position

[@KiraTheFoolOfTheFools]

Me: - trying to think about dramatic poses - Also me: WHY ONLY METTATON'S POSES COME INTO MY MIND?! Voice in my head: I think you played too much Underta... Me: There is no "too much Undertale"!

[@tatertotnco]

Never read anything more true

[@Errorsanstest-wk1et]

@@tatertotnco same

[@secondbreakfastart1025]

"Or maybe they think they're a bird" *shows Mr.Pigeon* 😂😂😂😂😂

[@thedonutshop2946]

My O.C: Hyper, Adventurous type that gets scared easily. Me: **chuckles** *I’m in danger*

[@ConvenientlyShapedUsername]

I love how Ando used several different characters from different fandoms!

[@alfordm128]

You’ve just triggered me TOOTHLESS IS NOT A MONSTER HE A ADORABLE DRAGON!!!!!!

[@Kris-zj5jm]

*triggered*

[@cloves2072]

猫ルドルフ [Rudolph the cat] he’s still not a monster :(

[@treetops-2537]

This is my go to video for character poses. It has a lot of great info! Thanks for making it!

[@BologneyT]

I watched until 0:20 and realized I'd chosen the wrong video when I was given the choice between poses and 5 things that Can Kill an OC when I was picking what to watch. OFF I GO to that video, then. :D

[@letmetakeajormungandrattha8591]

I wish I knew about power centers before. This was really helpful! Also, THE ROAD TO EL DORADO

[@ulkimion]

(Sorry 4 the engrish) This is the first time i've heard about the power center, and to be honest, i can't see it x.x i can't see why you put it where you say it is

[@AndosArtTips]

It for sure takes some time to train your eyes to see it. You can check out this episode of the Paper Wings podcast: chrisoatley.com/pw-9-five-tips-to-make-your-character-designs-more-dynamic-believable/ to hear a bit more about it.

[@jeffboyden2682]

Aaaaahhhh thank god! I’ve been sucking at posing my OCs and I usually make them stand up straight! Thnx.

[@kairoikki6981]

6:44 I legit screeched. My precious boi Keef •u•

[@audreyl.4876]

Was that over the garden wall I saw!!! Ahh, much love. Edit: aaannnnddd the road to el dorado!!!

[@macayleangelina9892]

I have the “silent wolf” pose as my most comfortable pose irl, yet my personality is quite the opposite.

[@adinocreates]

Yes 👌 totally agree with you, following the flow line really helped me.

[@canine8284]

YOU'RE ALIVE

[@kajiyamas]

i'm sorry i saw mr pigeon and came straight down to say that ando is now my favourite artist due to their wide knowledge of the fandoms okay bye coo

[@_goldencoon_5876]

4:48 You, my friend, have a new subscriber.

[@TheCatgirl]

this was so helpful! thank you for making this video. the variety of examples you gave really helped

[@ermitsemp]

_-FaiRy tAiL!-_

[@minxx.]

Empress Loves Sans, xD

[@ermitsemp]

Lol

[@solarisvhedgehog2729]

Thank you so much for helping me for my poses with my art thanks for the tips

[@faatimaismail8856]

“Or secret badass” *shows sans*

[@galaxybun8775]

My favorite part was the part where you said "or maybe they think they're a bird" with mr.pigeon

[@sarcasticraspberry8699]

I love your videos- but your music is a little distracting and kind of drowns you out (see 8:37 for one of the worst points) songs with strong or sharp piano should really be played a lot lower

[@AndosArtTips]

Thank you for letting me know, I’ll keep it in mind for my next video

[@JulianaColburn]

I’ve read the entire thing of Lakadaisy! You are right it is so good, and I love the art tips! Thank you! (Also have you seen the Lakadaisy short?)

[@cometshardblue5783]

Ah geez, I find excuses so that practically all of my characters don't have Hands or Feet..

[@IceRiver1020]

I was listening to this while doing something else, then you mentioned Lackadaisy and had my full attention lol!

[@inkyface_4729]

The secret badass xDDDD Le ded

[@gemndiamonds6425]

*(You hear Megalovania begin playing...)

[@vonKasa]

*ando's gonna have a bad time*

[@CatMuto]

In terms of poses, I also try to come up with how, exactly, they might end up moving or what body language they have when feeling certain emotions. To the point of giving them small 'quirks' and 'habits' they do, when feeling that way. Example, an embarrassed or uncomfortable character fiddling with their fingers, or just having the habit of playing with a strand of their hair, even while standing still. Small gestures making a character more 'real'.

[@ObscureDhampir]

"And the secret badass" *shows picture of sans* YES! that is a perfect example!

[@niftyskyblue]

Wullf Ara only problem is it’s not so secret anymore😅

[@dalailarose1596]

This is a GREAT video. Thank you so much for making it.

[@kiracomfortinghishomie8351]

How to make the best pose on art: -One: Make a JoJo -Two: ??? -Three: Profit!

[@zetjet9901]

0:36 Omg yes song of the sea’s art style is sooo good

[@zetjet9901]

It also has simple, but interesting storyline. While it may be a kids movie, I still recommend watching it.

[@zetjet9901]

:)

[@jugalaxy2197]

"The secret badass" *Sans pops up*

[@ledge-magee]

This is still like sitting in on a metaphysics class but I appreciate the effort. I'm resigned to my bad poses now. It's just my state of being.