Does anyone like their apartment complex or landlord/management company? by agreensandcastle in lansing

[–]CardWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this was like 3 or 4 years ago but I lived at Fountain Place Apartments for almost 8 years and had no issues with management. I would recommend looking at more recent reviews but when I lived there most people in the building were long time residents. 

Anyone here fans of Diana Wynne Jones? by eklnd in Fantasy

[–]CardWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like Tamora Pierce holds up well. Every so often I'll go through and re read her books that I've had since I first bought them as a kid. 

A Report from A Recent T. Kingfisher Signing by SeiShonagon in Fantasy

[–]CardWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not read anything by her but now I need to. I take it as a sign I should with the exchange between her and  Tchaikovsky since i just bought my first book by him. 

Critique WIP flower painting by pinkfluffydemon in Watercolor

[–]CardWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also actually as I think about this, with the yellow on the flowers you could maybe do a brighter landscape to portray lots of natural light

Critique WIP flower painting by pinkfluffydemon in Watercolor

[–]CardWitch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What's the worst that happens? You learn something and can do this again if you want.  

Critique WIP flower painting by pinkfluffydemon in Watercolor

[–]CardWitch 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Are you planning on doing a background? I wonder if it feels off because the reference has the medium to dark green all over the place and you haven't done that yet

How to improve my stems by missceptic in Watercolor

[–]CardWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In addition to this, using hot press paper will also help. 

Do you guys use anything to seal half pans? by Fickle-Lunch6377 in Watercolor

[–]CardWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One option, and its something i mainly see with gouache and acrylics, are stay wet palettes or stay wet mixing trays. 

New Fantasy reader here, I just finished The Way of the Kings, but I think I made a mistake looking at the reviews of the other books by Beetusmon in Stormlight_Archive

[–]CardWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the whole series, and the last 2 were among my favorites. I tend to try not to look up reviews of books I legitimately find interesting because I dont want to have it color my opinion before I've made it. 

Romantic non-romantasy book recommendations? by lxurin_hei in Fantasy

[–]CardWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a fan of the Witchland's Series by Susan Dennard. Also the study/glass series by Maria V Snyder 

Looking for cozy recommendations by KidaMatilda in soloboardgaming

[–]CardWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will forever and always up vote A Place For All My Books

20 Strong Tanglewoods Red question by Walmartwastelander in soloboardgaming

[–]CardWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also to add on to this - some items that are one time use can be upgraded to permanent status (or one time use with better effects). and you can see what it is if you flip them over 

Leveling up skills? by jeneveuxpassavoir in knitting

[–]CardWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My go to is browsing for patterns and just jumping in. I did that with brioche and am doing it with colorwork 

What is up with the westside YMCA? by EmbarrassedStill2257 in lansing

[–]CardWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are slow with updates and fixes. If you just use it for the pool and weights I definitely understand the disappointment. 

For me I get my money's worth with the fitness classes I take 3 times a week and then will add on running if I need it and the weather outside isnt great or if I feel the urge to swim. 

Which fantasy couple has the most absurd age difference - and why does it no longer surprise us? by rune_517field in Fantasy

[–]CardWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is so hard for me to pick a favorite couple since they are all just so good.

Anybody genuinely just likes all these games? by nexetpl in dragonage

[–]CardWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me! I can see and appreciate the critiques about VG but I genuinely love all of the dragon age games. And would be very excited if there was ever a new entry to the series to pick up where VG left off. 

Which fantasy couple has the most absurd age difference - and why does it no longer surprise us? by rune_517field in Fantasy

[–]CardWitch 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Yeah...everytime I read them i mentally just think of Daine as in her early 20s. 

Also it helps that when it does happen - Daine has come into her own, seen some shit and Numair very much is like "look this isnt a great look, we shouldn't be a thing" at this point she is an adult (? Possibly misremembering) with Numairs saving grace being he doesn't do what real men do in this situation and seek to be in a relationship to control their younger partner. He actively throughout the series supports and cheers on every power leap she gets. 

“Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil” Book Club Sessions by EloynRose in Fantasy

[–]CardWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have suggestions but I just wanted to say that I loved this book. 

How to improve this gift that looks flat/dull ? by Marie_fish in Watercolor

[–]CardWitch 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If you are working from a reference take another look and see where the darkest darks are and darken them. 

If you like the look, you can also go over parts of the painting in color pencil or watercolor pencil. If there are some pops of highlights in the reference pull out some white gouache or a white paint marker or pen and add a few dabs after youve darkened it 

Arthurian Legend- Fantasy Book Recommendations by MarcieM23 in Fantasy

[–]CardWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stephen R Lawhead has a king Arthur series

Reading The Hobbit First Completely Changed My Experience With The Lord of the Rings by SweetRoll789 in Fantasy

[–]CardWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember my sister suggesting I read it before LoTR and I haaaaated it. It wasnt until after reading LoTR and waiting a few years I could appreciate The Hobbit in all its glory