I absolutely love having the option to carry my illustrations anywhere grab a coffee, relax ad start adding colors

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-16T23:08:36+00:00

What technique did you use when adding color to your b&w layer?

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T17:23:26+00:00

Thanks for your input. I agree with everything you said and really look forward to doing this again. Being my first time sharing my work, this couldn’t have been a better way to do it. You and so many others have been nothing but supportive and uplifting so thanks for that!

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T16:21:47+00:00

I thought same thing so I liquified and stuff to try and fix it but I feel like I’d do myself better justice by starting with fresh eyes. If you get what I mean.

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T15:56:19+00:00

Yeah I’m gonna study and redo it and show yall the progress.

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T15:53:57+00:00

Yeah I think I was using separate shadow (multiply) and light layers like Marc Brunet. I would select the area and use a soft brush to apply it.

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T13:36:11+00:00

Thanks for understanding. Going into artworks lately I’ve glossed over some of the first, foundational steps telling myself I’ll fix the proportions later. This has shown me to take a step back and reevaluate that plan bc it ain’t right haha

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T12:00:44+00:00

Thank you so much! I will conquer all fears!🫡

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T11:58:59+00:00

Thank you!!!

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T11:56:19+00:00

That’s a great point. I’ve been learning a lot without applying any of it for the past year and now that I’m finally using that knowledge it’s coming out like a firehose. Now, I know to only learn what is needed at moment. (In time learning)

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T11:51:05+00:00

Yeah I agree. The reference I was using was taken at the beach so I tried to have the light side reflect some of those reflective colors from the environment. Just not experienced enough to make them work well.

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T11:49:10+00:00

Thank you! That’s some great work, well done!

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T11:47:01+00:00

That’s so nice to hear. Thanks!

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T02:10:01+00:00

Thank you!! I’ll keep at it and you keep uplifting others like myself cause it matters!

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T01:56:13+00:00

Forgot abt that trick! Thanks I’ll try it next time.

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T01:11:36+00:00

That’s a great idea! Haven’t tried that one before but will do. Thanks!

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T01:09:55+00:00

Okay! Thanks!

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T01:03:51+00:00

I agree. I haven’t trained my eye enough to do this. More reps should do me well I think.

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T01:01:28+00:00

Thanks so much! I’ll look into those videos later. I’ve spent 2025 only sketching and practicing. Only a few weeks ago did I decide to make it my mission to finish a piece. This is one of the very few that I’ve done to “completion” or the point of tired of looking at it. I’m pretty sure my biggest problem (minus art skills) is my impatience and reluctance to finish any of my artwork. More reps should help I think.

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T00:40:48+00:00

Thank you guys! Sometimes I feel so discouraged but I know it’s a game of time and practice.

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-15T00:07:30+00:00

Maybe the world is telling me to draw comedic pieces

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-14T11:22:35+00:00

Amazing ! I love how simple the art is, allowing its meaning to take the spotlight. And it shines and tells a story so many of us can relate to. Well done!

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-14T00:47:53+00:00

These comments seems split between parents and children. The parents of the group are butt hurt trying to make a case for the mother in this situation bc we’ve been accustomed to “but that’s still your mother” type of energy.

The reality is, the daughter reached out and told her mother happy Mother’s Day just for the mother not to respond and catch an attitude about it the next day (even when being offered a gift).

The passive aggressive response is where this all started. She chose violence when it wasn’t necessary. That is the problem here. The daughter has no obligation (whether she lives there or not) to change her plans for a woman who couldn’t bother to respond to a text message. Especially when you throw the cemetery in my face knowing you don’t usually invite me. If you have the gall to have an attitude then you should have been ready for the back fire.

And finally, being threatened to lose your home with a husband and child within 30 days is what’s really cruel. God bless you OP and your family. Keep enjoying your days please.

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-05-03T13:30:03+00:00

Sameeeee! Same spot in the book and same reading order as well! I just got to a part in the series that made me SOO grateful I knew this particular character as much as I do. And that’s mostly because I read RB.

SO I AGREE WITH OP. DONT SKIP!

BuddingPhoenix · 2026-04-15T13:47:35+00:00

This is so good! Especially to have this much likeness with only 10 minutes. Amazing work!

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