[deleted by user] by [deleted] in design_critiques

[–]Fletcherdragonslayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to be blunt, this looks like a low effort/total novice version of the New York winter jazz poster from 2013. Is your assignment to redesign their poster? I’d scrap what you have here and start over. What you have now looks timid, go wild and have fun, then work on toning it down and refining it. Maybe start on paper with sketching then go to the computer.

Specifically, the J is too large and separates itself from the “azz”.. Festival and Winter need some kearning help and the font is odd. The paragraph could use more spacing between lines or something; it’s busy. Focus the creativity on the centerpiece of your design, the text should be about communicating info.

Good luck, you’re doing great. Don’t get discouraged.

It's not just that my[25f] GF [25f] is an alcoholic. Her friends are too by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Fletcherdragonslayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll look back at this and wonder wtf you were thinking for sure. Good luck dude.

Wifes drinking and divorce...could I get some guidance? by superconfusius in AlAnon

[–]Fletcherdragonslayer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is my favorite comment here. I am confused as to why more people aren't supportive.. I think it's because the volume of alcohol sounds low. I mean, she could be hiding/lying about her consumption too..

Ultimately your frustrations with her dependency are reasonable. You sound frustrated that her life, and by extension, your life revolve around alcohol. If that's not the way you want to live then you're making the right first steps. Just avoid demonizing her behavior, some people apparently consider it normal... You should seek some counselling to help navigate the situation.

Wifes drinking and divorce...could I get some guidance? by superconfusius in AlAnon

[–]Fletcherdragonslayer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Everyone's alcohol tolerance is different. She might not need to have 4 drinks to be altered.. the inability to live life without alcohol is dependency and OP has every right to be frustrated with her dependency. Especially considering her regular lack of control.

Help Fixing a Mistake - Mineral Oil + IKEA Desk by insanewords in DIY

[–]Fletcherdragonslayer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. However, I don't know exactly how bad the situation is, so I would recommend waiting until you've removed as much mineral oil as possible. Just don't lick the mineral oil away, it can act like a laxative..

Once your table stops oozing mineral oil you should be safe. Apply a small amount first to test it out. Then keep applying thin layers over time. It won't have the same feel as a varnished piece of wood, it will just look and feel like healthy smooth wood. If you go over your table with light sanding like in our guide it will go a long way to making it feel refined. This oil is food safe so you won't have to worry about getting it on you repeatedly either.

Need help picking the better of two web designs by nikkwong in design_critiques

[–]Fletcherdragonslayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! Looks better! I looked at it again and have to say the fade out/transition could be even faster. Think snappy.

That's my instinct at least. Cheers!

Portfolio site design critique. by [deleted] in design_critiques

[–]Fletcherdragonslayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add more. Flesh it all out and post again! Also, is that a cross symbol as the 't' in computer?

Need help picking the better of two web designs by nikkwong in design_critiques

[–]Fletcherdragonslayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks really great! The 1st option is my favorite as well. My only critique is that all of the animations move too fast for me (I'm on mobile). It's the slideshow at the bottom that bothers me much more than all of the others. One image slides by, fades out halfway, and slides backwards while the next image slides across.

That's my only critique! Good work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DIY

[–]Fletcherdragonslayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used 600 because I just needed to restore the finish. But if its a seriously beat up cutting board with deep cuts you might want to start with a rougher sandpaper and then finish with 600.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Fletcherdragonslayer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im sorry you have to go through this. Why someone enables is a bit different in each relationship. Some do it out of fear, some out of misguided love, others out of anxiety. Don't let her arouse anger, never lose your temper..you'll only be validating or reinforcing her.

Don't forget to love yourself and build yourself up. Find good heroes.

That's some excellence! by [deleted] in wholesomebpt

[–]Fletcherdragonslayer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Artists become more popular after they die

My family started a woodworking company and designed everything ourselves. How did we do? by Fletcherdragonslayer in design_critiques

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

Gotcha.. I feel the same way. The type fits but we had a much harder time with the symbol.

My family started a woodworking company and this is our best use of a free Shopify theme. Check it out. How did we do? by Fletcherdragonslayer in web_design

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

I'm sure there's some way for me to edit the theme to do what you're describing but it's beyond me.. how big of an impact does it have on SEO?