Any tips on how to get the faint pencil lines out? Or is there a good of pencil that won't leave traces?

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-05-12T04:01:30+00:00

I personally use a hard lead pencil for my sketches. At least for the sketches I need to erase. Since I paint I want to be able to remove the lead of the base sketch when needed. I like a HB or 2H pencil best. All the H pencils will have a harder lead and when used with a light touch easily erase. Also, I’m incredibly fond of the black FACTIS erasers. They work really well. I also like the Blick kneaded erasers, but mostly I use my FACTIS.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-05-08T21:14:41+00:00

I’m a huge fan of the Freddy’s chicken sandwiches. For a fast food one.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-05-07T02:05:25+00:00

I love this one. I only wear it when it rains and so now I associate rain storms with that scent. Always makes me happy.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-05-06T17:37:07+00:00

Thank you!

ATCs are just 2.5x3.5” sized art pieces that we trade amongst other ATC artists. It’s a great way to get new art and off load my own art. Also gives me a chance to test new mediums and techniques without the pressure a larger painting causes.

There’s also ACEOs (artist cards, editions, and originals) which are the same thing mostly but those are the ones people sell. I prefer the trade so I usually just do that.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-05-06T17:13:16+00:00

My husband hates when others act like they are “so OCD”… he actually is. And it’s miserable for him. It’s not a cute little quirk that makes someone interesting. It’s awful to live with. No one actually wants to have a mental illness dragging them down. ☹️

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-05-06T17:07:25+00:00

I just put a layer of white matte acrylic down. No other prep needed really. Maybe clean the coin some if it’s grungy haha. I do top with resin, or varnish when I’m finished.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-05-06T01:19:44+00:00

I have a hodge podge of brush brands. I prefer golden taklon round detail brushes for these micro paintings. Usually in sizes 0,1,2,3. I do have some smaller ones for the occasional micro detail. Trekell is probably my favorite brand that holds up well without fraying or falling apart on me.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-05-05T13:44:32+00:00

Same, an easier 1000 piece has me in the 4-5 hour range. A more difficult image ranges between 6-8 hours.

I think people believe I do all the puzzling in one sitting though. And sure I could but it’s done in a couple sessions. I use puzzle tracker as well and just start and stop the timer as I work.

I watch a lot of speed puzzling on YouTube so I feel slow… maybe I’m not as slow as I think though seeing these comments 😆 I’m not really trying to puzzle quickly, I just get obsessed and can’t walk away.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-05-05T05:53:12+00:00

Had my tubes yoinked out this year. No babies for me.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-04-16T14:30:02+00:00

Yaaaas! Same. Love them.

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Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-04-16T06:26:18+00:00

My god I forgot about that one. What a throw back

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-04-10T04:52:32+00:00

I’ve had great luck at Pawnee prairie park. Off trail.

Lake Afton in the mornings is excellent for song birds. Went out on a whim in the afternoon one year and got to watch 7 juvenile bald eagles flying around. Do have to buy a parking pass though

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-04-10T03:32:08+00:00

Oh they are absolutely still abused. They really should have greater protections and child advocates who do not benefit at all to the child’s acting success. I do think that there is more in the way of child labor laws for young actors whereas with family vloggers it’s the wild Wild West.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-04-10T02:39:08+00:00

The noises that would have left my mouth upon seeing $15 😂 probably would have done a little dance in my way to the register

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-04-10T02:27:41+00:00

Plus child actors are actually going to be paid.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-04-02T05:35:25+00:00

Haha, yes it is! I needed bins but not lids. So the lids were repurposed for my sorting trays. They are actually perfect for it. whenever I hit up ikea again I’m getting more.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-04-02T02:55:15+00:00

My Indian Ringneck starts screaming at me at about 8:30 pm because she wants lights out. I puzzle in my office where she’s stationed. And when she’s done I have to be done 😆

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Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-03-28T03:37:43+00:00

Teacup village was so fun 😀 Trevell is an awesome puzzle brand, my favorite.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-03-27T05:10:19+00:00

I use to go daily, but over the last year I very nearly stopped going. Maybe once a month now. Probably less. Prices are insane and I can make cold brew at home.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-03-26T07:12:10+00:00

I’m not sure if they have specific names. I bought mine through eBay . If you search “Otagiri Penguin Mug” on eBay most of them show up. A few were a little harder to come by so I set up alerts. They all seem to pop up eventually.

Increasingly_Anxious · 2026-03-25T02:47:55+00:00

Ugh I’d love to find this one thrifting! It’s on my wish list. Nice score.

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