I think it’d have to be way more organized to be a portfolio but yeah I do just kind of dump everything here. I’d like to make a proper portfolio when I have enough pieces I’m confident in, though!
Firstly, motivation is super important. Every language learner, like artists, will hit a wall and burn out. They’ll feel like they’re not learning anything new, but that’s part of the process. My favorite method to employ so I don’t get burned out as easily is the Pomodoro Method
Otherwise, just keep doing what you’re doing consistently. Once you build up enough vocabulary and grammar, find interesting material in your target language and read it. If the material comes with audio and a transcript, even better. Even if you don’t understand anything, you’ll start to notice that the most important words and grammatical points will repeat. Make note those repetitions and then look them up later.
As for learning vocabulary by itself many people use SRS (space repetition systems). They’re basically digital flashcards. Most people use Anki for desktop or Memrise on one’s browser or phone.
Hope that helps a bit!
Cheers!
One of the reasons I designed Vinny with very simple round shapes is so people could easily project those kind of details if they’d like to~
For the most part I threw his design together relying on instinct.
His name is based off Yoshihiro Togashi, the creator of Yu Yu Hakusho who started his career with a werewolf manga one-shot called I’m Not Afraid Of The Wolf!
But as far as design, I would say the Cyborg 009 jackets were an influence on his shirt buttons and legs were intentionally a call back to Lupin the 3rd.