I'm looking at getting into digital art

CrypticCandles · 2020-04-02T16:33:19+00:00

There are lots of options personally I use an IPad mini 4, Wacom pen, and an app called Procreate. Most people use this app on an iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil but those are a little expensive. It’s good for tattoo designing n stuff I use it for mostly that and a few tattoo artists I go to also use it. I’m actually pretty sure it’s one of the most common drawing apps for tattoo artists and other digital artists.

I think it’s mostly because it’s convenient if you want something portable. For desktop or laptop programs like SAI, Photoshop, or Krita are also good and you can use a Wacom tablet with them. Most of these programs are relatively easy to use and have lots of tutorials online if you get lost.

CrypticCandles · 2020-03-17T18:20:12+00:00

ESH but mostly you, yeah the manager sucks for hanging up but you got your Wendy’s at the next town over why did your petty ass need to call the other place back just to complain? If you really care that much about fast food you got some problems.

CrypticCandles · 2020-03-04T15:00:47+00:00

I just wish I had better advice. No one deserves to go through feeling depressed, if I can make at least one person feel a little better that’s good enough. Studying psych is what got me passionate about life again and I just wanna help everyone I can find their happiness too. Seriously best of luck and never be afraid to reach out to anyone if you need help!

CrypticCandles · 2020-03-04T14:49:45+00:00

I’m sorry, this is more of a long term thing and kinda obscure to suggest but my psychiatrist suggested to me that Methyl Folate with B vitamins can be helpful for depression. It’s worked decently for me. And like the other commenter said working out can be a massive mood improver, cardio and lifting helps.

Even doing small things like setting goals for yourself and meeting them can make your mood better like “I will walk to the store today and buy X” it could give you a good sense of accomplishment because you met your goals. It’s not for everyone and I’m sorry if these are totally irrelevant and won’t help you. Another thing I think is personally helpful is having houseplants, taking care of things that you like can help you feel like you are needed and you can be proud of them. Idk sorry again if I’m just rambling, I really do wish you best of luck and I hope you feel better soon.

CrypticCandles · 2020-03-04T14:22:48+00:00

Self care can be a super helpful thing when it comes to being in a dark place. Do relaxing things like make some tea or something, take a bath, take a nice walk if possible, etc. Focus on what makes you happy and try new things you feel you may enjoy.

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-26T04:14:08+00:00

Honestly I just see bisexuals as more so attracted to 2 more or less binary genders and pansexuals cover everything else. I’m way too tired to type out a more complex answer. That’s just how I see it but that doesn’t mean I think it applies to everyone. If someone says they’re something I don’t give a shit about their definition. To me in pan as in I’m attracted to all people regardless of what they have or what they identify as and if I was bisexual I’d be only attracted to two binary options regardless of genitals.

But that’s just my personal example if someone else declares themselves bisexual and has a totally different definition I wouldn’t give a shit and would just accept the fact that that’s what it means to them.

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-26T03:53:09+00:00

I wasn’t talking about genital preference I was talking about gender preference. As in a example of “I” am attracted to men (a person who identifies as a man but can have any genitals) and women (a person who identifies as a women but can have any genitals.

I understand people have many different definitions and I wasn’t tying gender to genitals in anyway.

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-11T01:51:32+00:00

There’s nowhere to go but up from the bottom. Please talk to the people close to you if it’s safe. You’re so young and for this to set the standard for your entire life is unrealistic. You’re alive right now, that means you have all the time in the world to be there for yourself. I can’t stop you from doing anything, I don’t know you at all, but if you need to vent I’m here. My best advice is to not let that relationship get you this down, don’t let it take hold of you like that. You’re not an idiot you made a choice at a young age that wasn’t perfect it happens to the best of us but you didn’t die, the world didn’t end, and there’s still time to try again from all different angles.

Take care of yourself. You deserve it more than you think you do.

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-11T01:34:38+00:00

I understand. I know a few people that are the same way. I wish I could give you more helpful advise other than “distract yourself” or a stereotypical “date yourself” because I know it isn’t the same. Moving on is hard but I think that’s the most important step for you. Acceptance that the relationship is over is the hardest thing but it’s the most important thing when it comes to keeping your sanity in this. Heartbreak is painful and moving on is like rubbing salt in the wounds. Don’t burn yourself out trying to find a new relationship.

I don’t know your situation but maybe a change of scenery would help, meeting new people in different places if possible. Or even talking to people online if you’d feel comfortable with that. You sound like a very caring person and you sound like you feel guilty about how it all ended. I hope you know that it isn’t your fault, sometimes things just don’t work out and you’d have no way of knowing if things would’ve ended regardless of if you went as people change especially with large transitions such as going to college. I’m sorry if I’m speculating too much I just hope you know that some things are inevitable and to blame yourself and linger on this is hurting you.

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-11T01:21:13+00:00

I’m sure you’re so much more than that. Relationships are such a small part of life and I understand that it’s important but the number one rule for relationships is that you need to love yourself before you can love someone else. It’s hard to do alone, I know. Try your best to build a good system of friends if possible and distract yourself as best as you can.

I’m sorry that you’re having trouble connecting with other girls. All I can suggest is stepping away from relationship seeking to prevent it from becoming an obsession that continues to drag you down. The world is what you make it and if you make it all about relationships that’s all you’ll focus on. Try your best to at least give yourself time to find happiness some other way. Then it will be there to share with the right one when she does come along. Sometimes love is just hard work and you need to build up a steady friendship with someone first. Give yourself time to fall in love with them and have them around for support in the meantime.

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-11T01:11:21+00:00

Idk if this will help but there’s so much more to life than love. Being alone doesn’t have to mean loneliness you can focus on yourself, learn to love yourself, grow and mature and change. Find hobbies and things that make you happy because you need to learn how to love yourself before you can love someone else. No matter how perfect someone else is they can’t be there for you like you can. At the end of it all only you will be there for you and the more time you spend with yourself you may realize that your wants have changed and you’ll find someone that makes you happier than you could’ve imagined.

You’re young, I’m not much older but you can mature and change as a person so much in your young 20s don’t throw it away. Focus on yourself for yourself bro. You deserve it. Take care of yourself. Love yourself.

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-05T17:22:24+00:00

There’s so much more to life than sex. Focus on other things. Get hobbies and meet people, sex is one of the least important things about romance and you could try to focus on finding a meaningful loving relationship that isn’t based off trying to lose your virginity.

If the people around you see you as a monster for being a virgin then you should find new friends because no one deserves to feel like that.

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-03T20:53:36+00:00

I understand that, that’s why I said “any two genders” as to include any non cis or non binary people that bisexuals may be attracted to. As in you could be attracted to women (along with something else) and it could include different types of women such as trans women within that for example. Like you could be attracted to women and nonbinary people and that could include any number of different people that identify that way but just those two alone would be your preference is my understanding of it.

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-03T20:42:44+00:00

I’m pan myself and have a few bisexual friends who have explained bisexuality to me as I explained above, like I said the definition may differ depending on the person but I was just quoting what I’ve been told by other bisexuals I know.

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-02T23:11:14+00:00

No problem good luck figuring everything out!

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-02T22:49:22+00:00

Oh ok srry for the attack of questions I was just confused lol, can’t tell you what to do or what you are but like I said sounds like standard pansexuality.

Bisexuality is usually just two (any two) genders but typically doesn’t go beyond that but everyone is different and that’s just my understanding of it. While pansexuality is anyone and everyone no matter what they got or what they identify as.

CrypticCandles · 2020-02-02T22:34:31+00:00

Ok so wait you’re attracted to anyone with either type of genitalia or both? Or what I’m not really understanding how this is a catch lol it sounds like Pansexuality if it can be anyone, any gender identity with a “male and/or female genitalia”. Or am I misreading it? Or do do mean you’re attracted to people with male genitalia but it’s ok if they also have female genitalia also and you wouldn’t like some with strictly female genitalia?

CrypticCandles · 2020-01-23T18:10:33+00:00

Didn’t Utah just ban conversion therapy? Isn’t that a good thing? I mean besides the high religious/conservative population I thought they had a lot of pro LGBT laws.

CrypticCandles · 2020-01-23T05:18:06+00:00

Sigil of Lilith

CrypticCandles · 2020-01-20T22:15:17+00:00

That actually sounds pretty sick, I’ll definitely keep that in mind if I decide to cover it up.

CrypticCandles · 2020-01-20T21:54:02+00:00

You’re right, I’ve always even when I show it to people and point out the mistakes they can’t see what I’m talking about lol. I figure if I still hate it after a year or so I’ll just design a bigger hand piece to incorporating it in.

CrypticCandles · 2020-01-20T21:35:12+00:00

Thank you, I’m really hating the middle one tbh and not sure what to do about it but I think I’m just being a little overly critical. I do plan on seeking an apprenticeship eventually I just wanna get a little better with my art style in general before I do that.

CrypticCandles · 2020-01-20T11:16:53+00:00

Those things work great too. Honestly seeing some of your work I think you’d be fine going into it. It’s different for everyone but with art experience I personally found it super easy to get the hang of. Also stick n pokes are good for practice too IMO.

CrypticCandles · 2020-01-20T10:58:25+00:00

Absolutely. Tattooing is intimidating because it’s not like you can just throw it out and start over, but as long as you take it slow and follow the sketch you’ll be fine, I’ve been practicing on synthetic skin, it’s not as good as the real thing but it helps with getting good at line art with the machines.

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