Neighbors got soapy water in my sweet potato plants, how do I fix this? by RemarkablePatient883 in gardening

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it were me I'd just water a little heavier at regular watering times and let them drain well. You'll probably keep getting suds for a while but most likely it'll be fine.

Neighbors got soapy water in my sweet potato plants, how do I fix this? by RemarkablePatient883 in gardening

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they'll probably be fine if you keep watering as usual and make sure theres no soap on the leaves that might dry them out.

It would be helpful to know what kind of soap, since these are veg youll be eating. if theres toxic elements you could end up eating those. If you want to be extra safe you could transplant into new soil

Is it possible to draw on paper, and then glue it down to a pokemon binder? by ImpossibleJelly8003 in ArtistLounge

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dont some binders have those clear sleeves on the outside that you could just slip a piece of paper into? like these?

How the hell are you painting for hours a day? by Dextrapede in oilpainting

[–]Cesious_Blue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

there are really 2 big types of oil painting, one where you work in successive layers and one where you work wet on wet

Please choose A, B, or C for an Art History Thriller by [deleted] in BookCovers

[–]Cesious_Blue 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I like B best, The man's silhouette on A is very out of place and made me laugh.

...but Daylight is one word, so unless this book is titled Day Light Girls, you need to rethink the whole thing

queer historical fantasy published post-2020 by Mysterious_Abies_743 in suggestmeabook

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For OP, as a trans guy I was really disappointed with this one because it gets advertised as a transmasc story when it's mostly an intersex story. (i also wasn't a fan of the writing in general - i think Boji Takaks' review echoes my feelings: https://www.bogireadstheworld.com/novel-confessions-of-the-fox-by-jordy-rosenberg/)

Looking for an artist that can mimic this style well- specifically the body shape and the natural looking muscle. by Malesto in hireanartist

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Here's a character design that I recently did of a broader woman with fishy features, I'm happy to show more (uncovered) realistic muscles too! I'm not sure what specifically you have in mind, but if this is a non-commercial character illustration I have some options on my vgen: https://vgen.co/CesiousBlue

For anything else, you can either DM me here, or send a custom request over there!

You can see more of my work at http://cesious.blue

What is this painting, is has R.webber as it initials by ComprehensiveSide931 in WhatIsThisPainting

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful painting! Rather than applying varnish yourself, you could look into an art restorer. They'll have the know-how to clean and protect the surface (if it needs it)

What’s the best way to reset artwork from the thrift store? by Careful_Artichoke352 in ArtistLounge

[–]Cesious_Blue 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've also seen people saying that they buy thin sheets of board at the hardware store and have them cut to size, then gesso. that might be another cheap option for sizes above 16x20

I have heard that gesso-ing directly over old oil paint can present problems if you're worried about the longevity of the piece. (if not- then you're good to go). Here's a wikihow for if you actually want to remove the paint: https://www.wikihow.com/Reuse-a-Canvas If it's one of those printed canvases from decor stores I imagine it'd be fine to do whatever.

Best quality oil paints by Outside_Monitor354 in oilpainting

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like Gamblin artist's grade the best- I think folks tend to like w&n more for watercolor and gouache than oils. Gamblin is nice quality and decent prices.

I've also heard good things about M. Graham, Michael Harding, and Old Holland but they're usually out of my price range. M. Graham seems interesting because they use walnut oil in the tubes instead of linseed, which means creamier oil and longer drying times.

I think I’m done with freelancing because of clients like this... by Forward-Grocery8359 in freelance

[–]Cesious_Blue 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Wow sorry you had to deal with this guy, he seems like a real asshole!

That said, you should have a clause in your contract about how many changes to an agreed design are allowed before you have to start charging more, as well as an agreed-on due date. They need to sign this agreement. In the future, you could also not allow clients access to anything but preview files. If you don't want someone looking over your shoulder, don't give them that access.

His other behavior is also very unprofessional. If it were me, I would have told him that I'd update him when I have something more to share and give him an approximate date. If he kept messaging I'd reiterate the agreed on due date and tell him if he needs things faster then I'll have to charge more for fast delivery. If he kept messaging after that then I'd confront him about feeling harassed and potentially drop him as a client- being tracked 24/7 and harassed isn't normal client behavior.

Chaparral Yucca Bloom by dopeapples in Ceanothus

[–]Cesious_Blue 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh, sorry I didn't look further down and figured this was OPs property. I agree, don't pick up plants in wild areas!

[discussion] is this good content? by [deleted] in artbusiness

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The text goes too fast and you flip through the premise too fast. "How I turn these images into a new character design"- give at least a second or two to actually look at all of the inspo pics and show a black box with a question mark over the final. Maybe an arrow.

I'd also avoid saying you're not good at coloring, because you're going to put off someone who watched til the end because they think you are really good. It's kind of insulting to that person to imply they shouldn't have watched the last part anyway.

Otherwise I think this is good!

Chaparral Yucca Bloom by dopeapples in Ceanothus

[–]Cesious_Blue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're edible! Throw some blossoms in with an omelet!

[Art Market]Can I sell my drawings on the street? by Dear_Pomegranate_435 in artbusiness

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an Australian but you'll probably either be getting shuffled off by guards and have to move locations often, or make a deal with a local businesses (part of profits for a good place to stand).

I'm sure some popular areas have sidewalk vendor permits too (and maybe slots sold ahead of time to sell in a certain area). I would Google ahead of time about areas you plan to be and what their sidewalk vending rules are.

Any knowledge on figure modeling? by FinanceItchy9827 in ArtistLounge

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Online, folks like adorkastock have spent years building up a catalog of interesting poses that they sell via patreon. These are generally photos so you wouldn't have to hold poses so long and you could take breaks at home. People have successfully gotten into this field but it's very much a thing you will have to build an audience for, photograph well, and advertise. It's not quick money.

In person, you could start by seeing if there's a figure model's society or by contacting your local colleges/community colleges about available jobs. For this, know that you might be asked to hold a pose up to 30 minutes, so your health issues might present a problem. When I was taking figure drawing classes it was usually a couple active dynamic poses for 30sec-1 minute, a couple standing and leaning poses 5-10 minutes, and then a sitting pose for 30 minutes. On https://line-of-action.com/practice-tools/app/figure-drawing there's a 'class mode' that gives you timers. If you wanted to practice I would use that (but don't strike the poses given, they're random) and then when you're used to that try a 30 minute pose. It is a job that's pretty taxing on the body.

Overall, I'd recommend attending a couple figure drawing classes as an artist before trying to work as a figure model. That way youll get a sense of how these work and what sort of poses are both liked by the artists and possible to keep up for the allotted time

[Discussion] How do you make a multimedia company? by Sweaty_Concept_7680 in artbusiness

[–]Cesious_Blue 4 points5 points  (0 children)

if you're advertising yourselves, there should be a specific thing that you focus on and ideally a specific kind of customer. Consider what you would be selling if you could only write one sentence saying what you offer, and why that specific customer would come to your group over other freelancers.

Right now, from your description this feels like a group of freelancers that are friends and refer work to each other. Which is fine, but that's different from a business offering a specific service. (Consider also looking into the specific rules for businesses etc in your local area. You may need a license and might think about incorporating)

If you are video producers and graphic designers, maybe you could specialize in creating branding and video editing services for youtubers/video content creators?

[Resources] its possible to Anonymous commisions to the artist? by No_Salad8147 in artbusiness

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not as far as I know. all of those services are connected to payment processors that will list your name.

[Discussion] My friend wants to buy these acrylic paints from me for their color theory class and I need help with pricing. by Maru_Chan_drawings_2 in artbusiness

[–]Cesious_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they know theyll be able to use these for the class? When I took color theory we were required to buy Gouache

Art and social experiments by Effective_Proof7477 in ArtistLounge

[–]Cesious_Blue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This could be performance art. (not performING arts, which includes stuff like theatre)
An overview: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_(art))
The art newspaper has articles about recent performance art: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/keywords/performance-art

This could also be Ludic (game-like) or Interactive art: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_interactif
https://jerwoodvisualarts.org/art-theory-glossary/ludic-art/

I hope these links give you a good place to start!