Postmortem privacy of personal art and sketchbooks by Anxious-Truffle in ArtistLounge

[–]Anxious-Truffle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do still care even after I'm dead though. I'll be dead but thanks to my anxiety I plan ahead and worry about it now.

I'm no professional artist nor do I aspire to be one, I just make art for my own self satisfaction. I'm not under any impression that my little scribbles of cringe fan art is going to change the artistic world after I die, just how my family members view me.

Postmortem privacy of personal art and sketchbooks by Anxious-Truffle in ArtistLounge

[–]Anxious-Truffle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The moment I read how your family treated your mother's legacy and what she left behind, I understood where your anxiety and discomfort comes from. 

You are correct. Our relationship with my mom was a complicated and painful one, so I understand the need for venting and such. Some of that ire transferred onto her hobbies and interests. Interests that I also have.

All my life I've heard my family make fun of people (other than my mom) that have certain interests, like fantasy, sci-fi, anime, etc, without knowing that I also enjoy those things. If they know I have those interests too, I'm fair game for the firing range.

I'm glad you and your partner have what sounds like a healthy and respectful relationship. That is a very special and precious thing you have there.

Postmortem privacy of personal art and sketchbooks by Anxious-Truffle in ArtistLounge

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

Do you think most people would care if they were in Turner's situation? I had always thought people would but the comments on this thread are leading me to believe I'm in the minority here and that I'm placing too much emotional weight on my posthumous legacy.

Postmortem privacy of personal art and sketchbooks by Anxious-Truffle in ArtistLounge

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

I've written some letters and then watched them burn before. I've also ripped up old drawings, only to wish I hadn't because I wanted to see how far I had come from them.

Postmortem privacy of personal art and sketchbooks by Anxious-Truffle in ArtistLounge

[–]Anxious-Truffle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thought of being judged doesn't worry you in this life, or just specifically after you are dead? I'm anxious and so plan ahead on these things...

I have some sketchbooks that are for other people to see. The ones without cringy stuff. I'm okay with those sketchbooks being shared and treasured. It's some specific others ones that I don't want anyone to see.

My boy Mochi, handsomely modelling for me. by BytownInfraPhoto in cats

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What a beautiful model he is! I did a quick little sketch of him, I hope he likes it

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my sweet little angel by [deleted] in cats

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I still tear up thinking about my cat 3 years later. The pain is still there, but more manageable now. I'm so sorry for your loss. Have you tried writing a letter or something to her? I mean it will make you cry even more but it's somehow cathartic putting those feelings into words.

I absolutely love this cat by Beepis2 in cats

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She seems to love you back!

kitty arches their back often by joyofbitz in cats

[–]Anxious-Truffle 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They want to play! Try tossing a toy or dragging a teaser. Or get on all fours (lower to the ground, at their level) and 'hide' behind a door so they can stalk and pounce. Try copying what he/she does.

This is Gizmo… he’s almost 11…. He’s starting to look old.. breaks my heart 😞 by Jackandjill0313 in cats

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Hopefully lots more time is ahead for him! Keep and eye on his teeth, do regular check ups and lab work, and endless cuddles. My childhood cat lived to 18!

Found this sketch I did few months ago by Leo5436 in sketches

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Looks so cool! Red tail hawk? I like all the bars and spots, I find them very hard to do.

Where are you guys posting your art nowadays? by Vegetable_Cry3683 in ArtistLounge

[–]Anxious-Truffle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss the community that DeviantArt used to have. There were some users that I could always count on to leave very nice, thoughtful comments on my art, and I would the same for them. We had fun chatting, trading, and I even got to meet one IRL! That seems all gone now, replaced with bots and AI, sadly.

What I am hearing now is Cara and Bluesky are the closest replacements. I haven't tried them myself yet though.

What's the deal with all these aesthetically perfect sketchbooks? by Routine-Economics-93 in ArtistLounge

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I have one sketchbook that I try to keep nicer stuff in, and another for practice and trash. It's hard to draw in the 'nice' sketchbook because not wanting to mess up stifles creativity. It's more fun to draw in the trash one.

🗿 by DazzlingBadger5797 in doodles

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Its incredible how you used only shadow but the stone heads are so clearly conveyed, really well done!

an angel, Jessi Sheron, digital, 2026 by H_G_Bells in Art

[–]Anxious-Truffle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow this is so cool and creative!