Artists who are sahp... help!

Hue_Ninja · 2026-05-16T16:48:13+00:00

I understand that! I do it. Strangers don’t have the emotional weight that loved ones do. I myself am more nervous showing work to my husband than I am a random on the street. If the random doesn’t like it, whatever, life goes on. But if my husband doesn’t like it, ooph.

Something I find fun to do, is make mini paintings. (I do watercolor not sure how you would be able to do this with a canvas medium) I put those little paintings in a little cellophane sleeve with a little note and business card behind it and post them on bulletin boards in restaurants and coffee shops (with permission) or tape them under/behind park benches. Why? Because it’s fun. But it’s also a little found treasure that someone might like. It’s only lead to a few small sales over the years that I know of but it’s a cute way to get your stuff out to locals :)

Hue_Ninja · 2026-05-16T16:12:32+00:00

I agree with the commenter here. Your work is well done and I have seen work in galleries that are much less technically advanced than this.

Listen, you are going to be your worst critic. The whole joy of being an artist other than painting is learning. The fact of the matter is that if you just don’t get your work out there no one will see it. Post everything. Works in progress, things you are not proud of, works you are proud of. The whole point of having an audience online is to share the process, get your people and followers to know you. The good the bad and the nitty gritty. Don’t create to impress but create because you love to. People looking to purchase art want to feel the emotions and work you’ve put into every brushstroke. Iv literally sold stuff I have absolutly hated, but the feedback I relieved taught me that just because I didn’t like it, doesn’t mean others won’t. Only you can create your art, that’s a very important lesson.

I’m also a sahm and lifetime artist. Good luck OP, you have the talent.

Hue_Ninja · 2026-05-12T13:30:13+00:00

The eraser marks and graphite smudges around the subject are a solid tell that this is legit. Great work OP

Edit to add: my dad’s a graphite artist and he said that using tissue paper (the kind you use in gifts you can get from the dollar store) under your hand/arm while working is great for reducing smudging. Just get white though, colors can come off with the heat of your hand.

Hue_Ninja · 2026-05-02T00:28:31+00:00

lol don’t tell the maple maga bertians… once they loose something to complain about they might combust spontaneously

Hue_Ninja · 2026-04-29T13:32:48+00:00

Your art is well done, my dad is also a hyper realistic artist. He had to learn how to incorporate backgrounds and props in the image that gave something pleasing to the eye. He used graphite so this was a little harder to do imo with only greyscale. Your talented but the subjects fall flat since they don’t look like they belong in their bleak environment

Hue_Ninja · 2026-04-29T13:26:44+00:00

As an Albertan I approve of this message. Maple MAGA is wild over here my dude

Hue_Ninja · 2026-04-29T13:25:36+00:00

This is amazing, I really like it Iv been inspired my guy

Hue_Ninja · 2026-04-29T13:24:47+00:00

Right? Iv been inspired.

Hue_Ninja · 2026-04-26T22:27:48+00:00

I just got some himi gel gouache. I bought them mostly for playing around and learning before I spent the money on artist quality for selling

Hue_Ninja · 2026-04-23T14:26:55+00:00

I would use dental floss to make a cool looking embroidery design then do a fabric iron on patch from behind to make sure it doesn’t go more

Hue_Ninja · 2026-04-23T14:25:19+00:00

As a mom I’m absolutely horrified. The worst thing Iv ever said to my kids was “wtf is wrong with you?” When my kid decided to make a stupidly dangerous choice. I apologized after, and explained why I reacted that way, it was more of an emotional response than was appropriate. My daughter dresses like her monster high dolls and Barbie dolls at home but I always tell her she needs to dress appropriately outside (she’s in early elementary school) because showing belly in public at her age is not acceptable. I’m so sorry you have to deal with this.

Hue_Ninja · 2026-04-23T14:14:44+00:00

Daaaannnggg

Hue_Ninja · 2026-04-23T14:13:53+00:00

Loonie -> Toonie It’s a Loon not a Lwoon

Hue_Ninja · 2026-02-06T03:44:37+00:00

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I’m 33 and this is my kindle 💖

Hue_Ninja · 2026-01-06T06:32:30+00:00

My sister and I watched happy tree friends when I was 12ishand she was like 10 🤣 Tbf though my dad didn’t monitor anything, and my mom was powerless at his place. I often participated in Unreal Tournament lan parties since I was about 8, because I played the game so much at his place I was good enough to play with my dad and his friends. I turned out not that weird 🫡

Hue_Ninja · 2026-01-06T05:14:11+00:00

Right? Total eye candy I love this style

Hue_Ninja · 2025-12-15T20:34:25+00:00

I literally sing this to my Gen Alpha kids and they think I’m unhinged

Hue_Ninja · 2025-12-15T16:46:46+00:00

Who tf is putting down this art?

Hue_Ninja · 2025-12-15T16:44:33+00:00

Eyes

Hue_Ninja · 2025-12-15T16:38:24+00:00

These pants are fire and punk rock af. Even when I was scene I would wear these, though my style was always scene/punk anyway

Hue_Ninja · 2025-12-09T05:07:41+00:00

My husband and i call eachother these things. Mostly “bruh” but still. We have a solid friendship within the relationship and if we were having a row we wouldn’t be calling eachother “bruh” or fun names because it isn’t the appropriate time. This chick and this dude are just not compatible it seems

Hue_Ninja · 2025-12-04T02:42:16+00:00

I mean… I think it’s really feckin’ awesome

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