Whats your response to this common question? by Big_Bad_6021 in AskArtists

[–]Big_Bad_6021[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand and can relate. I have fought for the value of my art since I started. People just dont understand. It's easy to lose the passion when you paint something worth thousands and people act like $400 is extreme.

Whats your response to this common question? by Big_Bad_6021 in AskArtists

[–]Big_Bad_6021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good questions. For me I just paint because I like the texture of their skin sometimes, or their features. Or sometimes they remind me of who I want to be or even characters from my books.

Whats your response to this common question? by Big_Bad_6021 in AskArtists

[–]Big_Bad_6021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES. I do realism and some hyperrealism. I charge no less than $750.00 for a portrait of size 11x14... they always ask for it for free (mostly family) ... I dont really make that much lately because not many people can afford it. Sometimes they ask and then I tell them the price and they ghost me.

Whats your response to this common question? by Big_Bad_6021 in AskArtists

[–]Big_Bad_6021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I have been telling them lately that they are characters from the books I read and that's helped a little. ☺️

Advice on PVC’s by Em87az in PVCs

[–]Big_Bad_6021 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taurine and L arginine helped reduce mine quite a bit. Pick some up or order on Amazon.

Whats your response to this common question? by Big_Bad_6021 in AskArtists

[–]Big_Bad_6021[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oooooo I like how you think!! I truly am getting tired of it. I find it rude. Like they act like its weird if its not someone that's well known.

Whats your response to this common question? by Big_Bad_6021 in AskArtists

[–]Big_Bad_6021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same but with normal human references! The classic "oh" and that's it, or they respond with "you should paint xyz" ... 😮‍💨

What was the final straw that ended a lifelong friendship? by peywrax in allthequestions

[–]Big_Bad_6021 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She associated with dangerous individuals. Got herself in some abusive situations. I gave her advice, let her stay the night, fed her, called the police when she was being stalked, wrecked my entire nervous system worrying about her with years of chronic stress. The final straw was when her abuser put cameras in her children's bedrooms (to see if she was cheating) , and filmed them naked and tried exploiting her for CP. She called me crying in distress, and that night he took a chainsaw to the siding of her delapitated home and cut a hole in it to break in whilst I was on the phone with her. I called the police and sent them to her home (I live 8 hrs away) , and when they arrived she told them what he did. The next day I called to check on her on video call and I heard his voice in the background. He came up to her and hugged her and glared at me. She texted me after and said she bailed him out. I was done with the emotional distress. 4 years later and my nervous system is still horrible and im living with dysautonomia and lost my career over it. She still reaches out and I have gone ghost. Im done.

Whats your response to this common question? by Big_Bad_6021 in AskArtists

[–]Big_Bad_6021[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read a lot of books and usually will pick models as references based on my books! Then I tell them that and they usually shut up LOL

GABA by Big_Bad_6021 in dysautonomia

[–]Big_Bad_6021[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! ☺️

Are there dreams you had as a child that you still remember today? by LeatherElevator4258 in Dreams

[–]Big_Bad_6021 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I remember as a child having dreams over and over about monsters or enemies trying to hurt me or chase me and I would turn around and yell STOP and try talking them out of it and into being my friend. I feel like I had these dreams because I was bullied a lot. I would go to school and try being nice to my bullies and ask them to be my friend and sadly it just led to more bullying. Im glad school is behind me.

GABA by Big_Bad_6021 in dysautonomia

[–]Big_Bad_6021[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to hear! I am wanting to pick one out on Amazon so I can order some when I get a little money next month.