Shut Up the Critic: An Interview with SPN Fandom Artist Tsukiyo-7 | Insights into Artistic Creativity

In this episode, Sandra and Kasey chat with Tsukiyo-7, an exceptionally talented artist in the Supernatural (SPN) fandom. As a part-time fan artist and a vibrant member of Idling’s Discord community, Tsukiyo-7 shares their artistic inspiration, process, and the joy of engaging with the SPN fandom. 

The conversation explores the intersection of creativity, fan collabs, and the beloved characters Sam and Dean Winchester, and how these elements thrive within the rich tapestry of the supernatural fan community.

Link to Tsukiyo-7’s tumblr and commissions info.

"Lest I burn, set afire by flames" (Wincest) by Tsukiyo-7 ~ https://archiveofourown.org/works/57781453

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Chapter Timestamps

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:52 - When did Supernatural enter Tsukiyo’s life?

00:03:55 - Dropped out and dipped back into the show

00:05:50 - Fandom immersion

00:07:19 - Catholicism portrayal in American media

00:11:02 - Sam or Dean?

00:14:41 - Thoughts on the show

00:16:45 - Sam in pain is great

00:18:14 - Show quality in later seasons

00:20:46 - Would SPN fandom be the same without 15 seasons?

00:24:59 - Favorite characters

00:28:36 - Kasey’s show questions

00:31:45 - Mystery Spot

00:35:36 - When did fanfiction grab Tsukiyo?

00:39:14 - Tsukiyo’s reading habits

00:47:08 - Wincest for the win

00:55:58 - Has Tsukiyo written fanfic?

00:56:39 - Tsukiyo’s artistic start

00:59:07 - Creating SPN fan art

01:10:10 - Fan collabs and commissions

01:21:16 - Participation in any challenges?

01:27:59 - Fanning over other artists

01:32:46 - Kasey’s questions

01:42:10 - Advice for the hesitant fan artist

01:45:00 - Final thoughts and outro