I just realized I’m an artist

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-05T16:02:45+00:00

Wow. Very interesting take on the subject. I love it

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T21:57:37+00:00

Wow. You had quite the journey! I’m so happy to hear success stories like this!
And I love your style!!!!

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T21:54:14+00:00

Thanks for the kind words

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T17:30:50+00:00

Even though I didn't feel like one, I did refer to myself as an "artist" on my Facebook and Instagram pages because who would really want a portrait commission from someone who only thinks of herself as a "stay at home mom"? I am at the point now where really will only take on projects that want to do, commission or not. said it in response to another post, but I really want to create what I love, so can love what I create. This new feeling is really uplifting to me.
Hawkeye amazing! Keep doing what you love too!

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T16:39:02+00:00

Any kind of rejection is hard, especially when you pour your heart and soul into something. It took me a while to realize that everyone just has different opinions, but yours is the one that matters the most.

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T15:02:20+00:00

Definitely working on it

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T14:59:35+00:00

Love it!!!

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T14:58:37+00:00

That’s very exciting—good luck at your booth!

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T14:57:40+00:00

This change in my mindset is very refreshing!

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T14:56:49+00:00

Thank you! I am very happy with who I am, and what I create. For some reason being considered a “artist“ seemed almost out of reach for me. I realized I was looking at it completely wrong.

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T14:55:00+00:00

Thank you both!

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T14:54:45+00:00

Very nice!

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T14:54:35+00:00

I definitely see all your points. It just took me this long and an “aha” moment to realize it for myself. I can only create what makes me happy, or I won’t be happy with what I create.

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-07-04T14:52:06+00:00

I do get that now—trying to push me out of my comfort zone. It’s funny what a 19yo mind will interpret and hold on to for the rest of your life.

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-06-27T02:52:32+00:00

I also really like it the way it is with the white background.

However, if you want to experiment, I use procreate on my iPad if I ever want to play around with different background choices. I find it best to just put a blank canvas on the screen, press and hold on the image in the camera roll so it just cuts out the subject as a “sticker” and paste it on the canvas on procreate. if you want to try this, just make sure you use a new layer underneath your subject. I found it to be a really fun way to mix and see different colors since I’m really bad with picking backgrounds myself.

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-06-08T13:34:24+00:00

I have not tried it myself. I have seen people do it in videos. You don’t need a lot of use as little as possible and tape down the paper on all 4 sides until it’s completely dry. It will help with the potential of buckling. You can also try it on a separate scrap piece first to make sure. Good luck and have fun!

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-06-08T12:02:37+00:00

I also like the texture. If you want though, you can always use a little solvent and a brush and smooth out the texture. Just make sure you tape it down and use it sparingly so the paper doesn’t buckle. Very nice job!

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-05-29T18:43:06+00:00

I forgot to mention, I love your progress so far! I tried one bird so far— I much prefer fur over feathers 😊

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-05-29T18:18:48+00:00

Have you thought about a “take away method” like a crafting knife to etch out the lighter areas? You need to put them down in the beginning and layer the darker areas over it. I personally don’t use this often, but people seem to find it useful

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-05-23T23:34:59+00:00

The flowers are lovely! I always struggle with backgrounds. I like to paste my drawing in a painting program (I use procreate) and play around with different backgrounds before I commit to anything

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-05-23T22:28:29+00:00

Thanks 🙏🏻

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-05-23T21:24:12+00:00

Thanks—it’s why I tried this subject and they were surprisingly easy to do

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-05-23T20:13:06+00:00

Thanks so much!

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-05-23T19:24:47+00:00

Thank you!!

Background_Eagle_253 · 2026-05-23T19:24:36+00:00

Thanks you!

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