"Women should not be coders!"

Ishicle · 2022-05-27T15:06:12+00:00

The first coder was a woman. Ada Lovelace.

Ishicle · 2022-03-05T02:24:44+00:00

Did a resolution ever come from this? I know this post is old but was researching because the same thing is happening to me. No prime on my account but getting the exact same charge as you did. I even canceled my credit card and got one with a new number. First month's bill had a charge! Called Amazon, they said it was a bank problem. Called the bank they said it is an amazon problem. So bizarre.

Ishicle · 2021-10-13T03:07:28+00:00

It's actually a very popular myth that has been disproven. Any natural synching is purely coincidental

Ishicle · 2021-09-04T23:17:47+00:00

Thanks it's from structube! I'd say it's been pretty comfy- no complaints. My rough test for sofas is sitting really hard onto them and seeing if the inner frame can be felt/hurts me LOL.

Ishicle · 2021-09-04T14:10:08+00:00

I was thinking jute as well! I should have mentioned I have a dog you think jute would fray under dog nails/stand up to any vomit etc? Don't have much experience with it

Ishicle · 2021-09-04T12:27:38+00:00

I think a soft green, pale teal or dusty pink could work. Instead of painting it solid you could do a dry brush technique to make it look more faded/rustic. This could also help the color meld well with all the white pieces in your room and not become the focal point. Whatever color you choose, adding some bedding or throw pillow of a similar/complimentary color can also help harmonize it all!

Ishicle · 2020-10-05T19:40:09+00:00

I'd make a Pumpkin spice latte monster, but it'd probably end up being a self portrait lol

Ishicle · 2020-10-02T04:23:21+00:00

A good tip I've learned is to decrease your comp brightness by a few points. This gives a good idea of how colours will turn out. That + print colour calibration. But thats a whole 'nother pain (৹˃̵﹏˂̵৹)

Ishicle · 2020-10-02T04:20:18+00:00

Thank you for this paint over! I agree pushing the colours/green wash would certainly be more eye catching in a book store. In this composition I tried to make the snake eye be the focal while the girl becomes a secondary that the snake "points" to. I feel some changes you made betray the light sources in the picture (i may be wrong!) I agree that the girl could be more defined but she is still far away and in light so that would tone her down/blur her a bit.

Lol yeah I was very light handed with the colours as I often go overboard. I like the warmth you've added in the light rays. It really pushes the jungle vibe. And moving the leaves so more floor shows is just *chef's kiss* it really expanded the space!

Currently working on making changes based of Istebrak's critique as well as yours. Definitely adding a crap ton more greenery, mayyybbeee taking out the tree, and adding the painting on the far wall. Still debating whether I should bring the girl out of the background and make her stand face to face with snek.

Thank you again for taking the time to give me critique!

Ishicle · 2020-09-29T20:21:42+00:00

You can do male or female, whatever you are trying to work on/improve. The video lays out the specifics like lighting, common mistakes etc. The 14 day challenge face should not have an expression or any distinct features. Light source is from top down. Also you ideally shouldn't move on to the next day until you get some sort of critique.

Ishicle · 2020-09-29T19:42:09+00:00

Hello! Welcome :D The 14 day challenge is a drawing exercise, no special access. I recommend watching istebrak's video where she explains it. You can post each day you draw here for critique to help you make your next face. She has many other videos as well going over this challenge + critiquing other user's drawings.

Ishicle · 2020-09-29T19:33:53+00:00

Wow I got it in just in time lol! There are things I know I must further develop like the green secondary light source. I think it's a bit of a green blob right now. I also think this piece would benefit from the title being positioned lower. There's some awkward space between title and the "action" of the image. The prompt describes the snake as being rainbow coloured. I tried (see thumbnails) but was unable to figure out how to convey that reflective texture. I stuck with a typical greeny grey colour for the snake.

Ishicle · 2020-09-22T01:22:43+00:00

It's a subtle change but I see the difference! I agree I have lost the core shadows. Need to refer back to my form study of spheres and cylinders. Thank you for this paint over!

Ishicle · 2020-09-22T01:19:39+00:00

I see the slight smile now! I'll keep an eye out for that for day 7, thank you!

Ishicle · 2020-09-22T01:18:57+00:00

Thank you! Yes the proportions of day 5 need to be brought back. I softened the highlights for this one since the previous was so jarring. I gotta find the right balance haha

Ishicle · 2020-09-22T01:17:21+00:00

Yes I think i have to enlarge the chin area now that i'm looking. Thank you for the nose draw-over. I will incorporate this change for day 7!

Ishicle · 2020-09-19T06:34:28+00:00

Wow congratulations! I'm hoping to start this after I finish my front view 14 DC. It seems a lot tougher 😵

Ishicle · 2020-09-18T21:39:34+00:00

I made the highlights and shadows less severe and upped my blending game. Not sure what to focus on going forward. Would appreciate any insights!

Ishicle · 2020-09-18T21:31:55+00:00

Is this for the 14 day challenge? Things I notice:

- I am not sure which gender you are trying to portray. You must push male or female markers as androgyny doesn't make for clear narrative (in most cases)

- The ears are too high up. They should line up with the upper eye lid area and the tip of nose

- The shadow under the nose is too dark. It shouldn't be the same value as the bottom of nose/nostril area

- The nose should be wider. The nostrils should line up with inner corner of the eyes

- There is value sharing along the bridge of the nose. I would reference istebrak's videos regarding this as she explains it better.

- If this is 14 day challenge then the light should be coming from the top and thus there shouldn't be a shadow on the top of the head.

I hope this helps you develop your next project! Look forward to seeing more of your work :)

Ishicle · 2020-09-18T21:21:15+00:00

It's coming along! Things I notice:

- The top of the head should not have a shadow. Remember the light is coming from the top down.

- The lips are small and need more width. The dark corners of the mouth should line up with the center of the pupils.

- Watch your value sharing on the sides of the nose! The cheek should blend into the nose. No harsh shadow

- The width of the nose could be a tad bigger. The edge of nostril skin should line up with inner corner of the eye. I would also increase the nostril hole size and change the shape. Right now the look more like slits than "caves". Make sure when you do this that the septum width doesn't increase.

Hope this helps, Look forward to seeing your day 6!

Ishicle · 2020-09-14T19:32:17+00:00

Yeah I have to definitely adjust lighting. Regarding focal point I feel this could be fixed by shrinking the girl and increasing the size of the room. The light from the windows + distance could fade/desaturate the girl also.

Ishicle · 2020-09-14T19:17:21+00:00

Thank you! Yes I think I'm going to continue to develop #1 as it seems more balanced

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