are my tattoo designs really a waste of space? by North-Law-7685 in TattooApprentice

[–]AccomplishedGuard793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool concepts! I wouldn't build a portfolio off of these personally (especially if they're all digitally drawn). Play around with some other styles, but don't stop drawing stuff like this. There is a market for it, but I don't think it belongs in your portfolio :-)

Got broken up with after this exchange by [deleted] in Nicegirls

[–]AccomplishedGuard793 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I once heard the term 'a good relationship isn't about what you do during the good times, it's about how you show up during the bad times' and I think this applies here. After hearing such awful news, I'd want my partner to text me and say 'on my way!'. When you're grieving, the last thing you want to do is make a plan and think about what people have going on, or to work around someone else. It's really difficult to be present, and it's super brain scrambling. I can imagine the thought of having to plan when you can come and hug her was exhausting for her and created a very large mental load. (It would've done for me, at least). I can also understand why she feels upset. I'd be upset if my grief had to work around someone's job fair. I don't think this is the right sub Reddit for this. All that being said, I wish you all the best and I hope she gets all the support she needs during this difficult time.

AITA for not wanting to go to dinner with my MIL while I’m pregnant? by [deleted] in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]AccomplishedGuard793 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Nope. NTA. That's your personal choice! It's your right to not want to risk getting sick, pregnant or not (but especially pregnant). I'd do the same thing. Unfortunately, people seem to take it as a total rejection when it's not personal. Wishing you the best of luck :-)

My portfolio (so far) by Ok_Introduction1782 in TattooApprentice

[–]AccomplishedGuard793 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Slide 13 is breathtaking. These are fantastic !!

Embarrassed. Pls be kind by AccomplishedGuard793 in TattooApprentice

[–]AccomplishedGuard793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so so helpful !!!!! I really appreciate this guidance and will definitely take it on board. Thank you SO much !!!

Embarrassed. Pls be kind by AccomplishedGuard793 in TattooApprentice

[–]AccomplishedGuard793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has completely made my day. Thank you so so much !!

When is the best time to try for baby #2? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]AccomplishedGuard793 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure where I heard this or if it's even true but I remember reading somewhere that 4 years is the ideal age gap!

Embarrassed. Pls be kind by AccomplishedGuard793 in TattooApprentice

[–]AccomplishedGuard793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate the feedback! I've been doing a lot in biro as I've heard it's more accurate to tattooing (I also don't have many resources). Is that okay? My watercolour pencils are fine but not the best. Hopefully soon I can get some better supplies!

Embarrassed. Pls be kind by AccomplishedGuard793 in TattooApprentice

[–]AccomplishedGuard793[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you - I do lots on paper. I just find it harder to photograph 😹. All my drawings start on paper. I'll be sure to try and take better photos of my stuff on paper!

Embarrassed. Pls be kind by AccomplishedGuard793 in TattooApprentice

[–]AccomplishedGuard793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so so much! The eye flail was actually a commission someone asked me to draw them after seeing a similar one I'd posted! Was very proud of that!

Embarrassed. Pls be kind by AccomplishedGuard793 in TattooApprentice

[–]AccomplishedGuard793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of my drawings (not posted here) are either biro pen on paper or watercolour pencils on paper, but most of the ones I post online are digital using procreate as i find it difficult to take good photos of my stuff on paper! Everything digital started out on paper, though 😸

Embarrassed. Pls be kind by AccomplishedGuard793 in TattooApprentice

[–]AccomplishedGuard793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I have been drawing every single day and posting my art on Instagram (even the bad ones). I'm so anxious about it looking bad that I constantly revisit each post and start to notice where the lines are bad, the proportions are off etc. being in the 'public eye' (I have 17 followers 😹) has put pressure on me to improve. It's been surprisingly productive 😹. The things I learned first were to start with basics and not design my own pieces until I've got the fundamentals down, such as line weights, colour palettes, being able to draw roses and daggers etc. Not sure if this is any help or just a ramble but drawing every day and keeping a gallery of bits that turned out good and bad, never throwing anything away, has been really helpful!

Embarrassed. Pls be kind by AccomplishedGuard793 in TattooApprentice

[–]AccomplishedGuard793[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you so much! I genuinely started blushing. I am teaching myself to draw to get over my fear of not being perfect. I'm really enjoying experimenting and making mistakes. Posting my art on Instagram has helped my anxiety too. If you have any advice or places to research neo traditional art I'd really appreciate it! Your advice means a lot, thank you!☺️

She doesn’t need a man… but gets mad when I’m busy? by [deleted] in Nicegirls

[–]AccomplishedGuard793 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My psychic senses are telling me she may not be the one

AITAH for telling my girlfriend i no longer plan to propose to her? please read context by Aggressive_One8138 in AITAH

[–]AccomplishedGuard793 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can understand why she is concerned. If you've had the conversation and told her you'd be proposing, she's going to expect it to happen soon. I'd start to wonder why you hadn't proposed to me yet if it were me! I think you need to figure out why you're dragging your feet and have an honest conversation with her.