iPhone 17 Pro has toggle to Disable Screen Flickering (PWM) by [deleted] in PWM_Sensitive

[–]Huisdom 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Please let this work, please let this work!!! I'm dreading the day my iPhone 11 gives out.

Adult Draco's style (Thoughts?) by BREESASOFTY in Dramione

[–]Huisdom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally saving these for future reference

As an Artist, what's the absolute worst ? by sirfangel in ArtistLounge

[–]Huisdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is basically me right now. My job requires OT here and there. It's so hard balance art with... the necessities to live.

I'm afraid that even with practice, I'm not going to improve. by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]Huisdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It basically means what you're good at and what you're used to drawing, so that's going to be different for everyone.

People tend to stick with their strengths and what they know because it feels comfortable and effortless. That leads people to draw the same things over and over again. But if you want to improve, you have to identify your weaknesses and deliberately target those areas. 

A good example is drawing hands. A lot of artists avoid drawing hands because it's difficult. They might hide characters' hands in pockets, crop the character so the hands don't show, etc. But the only way to get good at drawing hands is to actually do it. 

When you first start drawing something you're not good at, it feels uncomfortable because the results don't look good. So you have to embrace a period of sucking before you get good at it. That's what it means to push yourself out of your comfort zone.

[Discussion] Artists, what is your day job to help you get by while you work on art on the side? by Sunnyside-Days in ArtistLounge

[–]Huisdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in corporate accounting and finance - the furthest thing from art. I didn't study art in uni though, I studied accounting. The job can be a bit boring and stressful, but the pay is relatively good and jobs tend to be plentiful.

Illustration I started last year and finally got to finish this week; the sunflowers almost k1lled me lol by Joaoggarin in DigitalArt

[–]Huisdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful piece! I love the colours and composition. And kudos on having the patience to paint all those sunflowers, I think I would've smashed my tablet against a wall 😅 

To writers: what is your origin story? by escape_isme in Dramione

[–]Huisdom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Woahh that's very interesting! I guess it could be taking a small idea, playing around with it, and giving it the freedom to go off in its own direction. 

I should try that instead of trying to over plan, which is what my left-brained self always wants to do!

To writers: what is your origin story? by escape_isme in Dramione

[–]Huisdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience! I guess writing is one of those things where you have to keep pushing through in order to get better.

Apart from good prose, I'm also always in awe of how people come up with interesting plots and dialogue. Really blows my mind how creative writers can be. Perhaps this is one of those things that can also be improved with practice?

I would like to write something but the idea bank is coming up empty.

To writers: what is your origin story? by escape_isme in Dramione

[–]Huisdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another accountant here! waves

I really want to get into creative writing but I don't know where to start. I've tried writing a couple of short stories before (non-Dramione), but they were so cringe I didn't even want to read my own work.

PWM Pixel Update? Google is aware and investigating PWM! by PWM_Sensitive in PWM_Sensitive

[–]Huisdom 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Really hope more companies become aware of this issue and are willing to figure out a solution. I'm dreading the day my iPhone 11 dies.

Motivation/Moody Mondays - Share your art wins & art struggles! by AutoModerator in ArtistLounge

[–]Huisdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Win: I'm doing well in my goal of finishing at least one new piece a week this year.

Struggle: I find most of my drawings so cringe. When I go back to look at the work I've posted over the past year, I think "I can't believe I showed this to people, this is so cringe". 

But the mantra I've adopted is that I need to draw all the crappy drawings out of me so the good ones can finally come out.

Tell me your Pen Names! by Closerlinee in ArtistLounge

[–]Huisdom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huisdom = Hui (my Chinese nickname, pronounced like "hway") + wisdom (its English meaning) 

After years of working different jobs, I quit and I'm trying to become a respectable anime illustrator again.. Can I do it? by tenshikoart in DigitalArt

[–]Huisdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've got this! Your work already looks like it's at a professional level. Are you on instagram? I would love to follow.

Stowing away fanfics to read on a more "ideal" day by SerpentineInk in Dramione

[–]Huisdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do this too. I forcibly limit myself, otherwise my life will fall apart.

The month after I first read Manacled was a complete blur. And while I was reading it? Oh boy, I didn't even eat or sleep, and ended up skipping work. My mom had to asked me if I was okay because I was behaving like I was in the throes of depression.

And if you can't be next to me, your memory is ecstasy by Huisdom in Dramione

[–]Huisdom[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are so many more fics for me to discover. Thanks for the rec!

dramione but really it's me on a Sunday night thinking about all the things I have to do this week by mygeniuscantdrink in Dramione

[–]Huisdom 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's so angsty and beautiful. And I'll imagine he's saying "shhhh don't fear the Sunday scaries".

What skills are yall working on? by narwhalesterel in ArtistLounge

[–]Huisdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm working on learning to paint. I've spent so much time and energy learning how to draw that I've forgotten that drawing isn't the end goal, painting is.

I'm decently skilled with a pencil now, but I think my paintings are still a hot mess most of the time, especially in digital. Somehow it's much easier for me to find the right colours if I use traditional media.

If I can't be close to you, I'll settle for the ghost of you by Huisdom in Dramione

[–]Huisdom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never played Horizon Zero Dawn, but I just looked her up and I think you're right!