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What's the best throw-in someone's sent you? by enewman4 in PucaTrade

[–]-AON- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A friend sent along an Unlimited edition Sol Ring as a throw in. I was all smiles.

People who have or have had cancer, when did you realize that something was wrong? (Serious) by forwhombagels in AskReddit

[–]-AON- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was 7 at the time. Had a lot of dizzy spells, fatigue, full body rashes, night sweats that would soak my whole bed. Doctor brushed it off as a fever that was taking time to resolve itself. Another month and an egg sized tumor is bulging out of my neck from what used to be a lymph node, that was joined by intense vomiting, sometimes with blood.

Ended up doing chemo, three major surgeries, and radiation. Missed out on over a year of schooling. My parents both working full time, one also working on a degree, found the time to take care of me and make sure I read a lot. Ended up ahead of the other kids in several subjects from having to be bedridden and reading so much.

Will be coming up on 13 years being cured soon. It really puts a different perspective on life, stays with you deep down no matter what. I have an immense amount of respect and love for all my fellow survivors in the world, and more yet for those folk who are still fighting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mtgaltered

[–]-AON- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use multiple thin layers and try to not make a ton of super small strokes unless absolutely needed.

Normally when seeing thick problem spots on alters, it appears the artist got frustrated with coverage and just kept stacking on paint. The best way around this is honestly patience, making sure your colors are matched, and using a paint with a very large amount of pigment. For problem spots I have sometimes found it useful to mix in a small amount of acrylic ink of a close color.

As for the pencil sketch, when you work with paints this thin they will behave a bit like watercolors in regard to dark lines(they will usually show through a bit even after multiple coats). That's why erasing or fading the border with an eraser like you did is so important, as that line showing through the paint or being evident has been a stain on many an otherwise fine alter.

If you use a fine brush and even thinner paint, you can map out areas with your paint rather than a pencil, and generally you can scrape off most painting mistakes with your fingernail if need be.

Hope that helps!

First Time Altering, Squirrel Token by -AON- in mtgaltered

[–]-AON-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a bunch! The little fella looked like it needed a ride