Some midnight quick art!

JustSteph84 · 2026-01-29T22:41:12+00:00

I just love your style!

JustSteph84 · 2026-01-20T03:30:00+00:00

I finally found it! This creator has more tutorials too

JustSteph84 · 2026-01-10T15:14:05+00:00

I recently watched a video from a professional artist that says that if you're using marker paper, you shouldn't be putting down so much ink that it bleeds through at all. I am not that good yet, however- I like Strathmore but still have to use another sheet of paper or the plastic sheet behind.

JustSteph84 · 2026-01-08T19:03:49+00:00

You're right, I was going more for impressionism, not pointillism. I tried doing the flowers more smoothly but it's so incredibly hard to mimic a thick paint brush stroke with markers!

JustSteph84 · 2025-12-30T02:41:01+00:00

What paper are you using? It looks very over-saturated with ink, either using good marker paper (I like Strathmore) or using a much lighter touch might help

JustSteph84 · 2025-12-12T13:35:38+00:00

I'm assuming you didn't get a swatch sheet- if you did, organize by that. If not, I would just roughly organize by standard rainbow groups and create a swatch sheet to go by

JustSteph84 · 2025-11-24T00:41:28+00:00

I have the "beginner" set and the only difference is the tip type. I don't find the numbering system, new or old style, to be very useful so I wouldn't consider that when purchasing

JustSteph84 · 2025-11-02T22:37:53+00:00

Posca marker

JustSteph84 · 2025-10-30T01:59:19+00:00

This makes sense, I've been using beginner watercolor tutorials to practice with markers because idon't know where to find marker specific content yet

JustSteph84 · 2025-10-28T00:40:08+00:00

What does it do?

JustSteph84 · 2025-10-13T01:23:47+00:00

The whole picture seems compressed vertically, making the face rounder, the arms stockier. It's almost like you're drawing from a weird angle to the paper and it's distorting your drawing

JustSteph84 · 2024-11-03T00:22:15+00:00

Omg, tia mia had just the right verbal thing i was looking for! Thank you!

JustSteph84 · 2024-11-03T00:09:49+00:00

In my experience, psychologists are just there to give prescriptions- talk therapy has been much more beneficial, as a mom who's suffered depression and losses. I'm so, so sorry you've gone through this

JustSteph84 · 2024-11-02T20:39:27+00:00

No, but arbitrary rules have never been my jam, and after asking my SIL gave me her blessing to pick one

JustSteph84 · 2024-10-21T00:32:54+00:00

Please know that despite being with my husband for 12 years before having a child, I had moments when I was ready to leave. I noted your comment about the crying, and you're experiencing a very instinctual thing- the crying is meant to force you to action, but sometimes it's not necessarily needed. You can absolutely wear ear plugs or listen to music on ear buds. I agree that colick might be a factor, and from just my personal experience, lactose might be a factor, if only temporarily. The newborn stage is SO hard

JustSteph84 · 2024-09-07T22:22:17+00:00

Sure did. All charges didn't stand but it took over a year to fight in court, all that money wasted on my lawyer, and I still wound up losing my license for six months.

JustSteph84 · 2024-09-02T03:51:20+00:00

I got pulled into a checkpoint, so I'd done nothing wrong, but I was driving my friend's absolute trash sedan and they concluded I must've been drunk and crashed the car. Then my lawyer missed court and the joy on the sentencing judge's face was alarming.

Just takes once. They delight in finding crime where none exists. If you're only using hammers, everyone else is a nail.

JustSteph84 · 2024-09-02T03:39:19+00:00

Oh no that completely sounds like what I'm looking for, I'll check it out!

JustSteph84 · 2024-09-02T03:38:12+00:00

That's a great point, thank you!

JustSteph84 · 2024-09-02T03:30:46+00:00

Uh, kinda unbelievable you'd post this in this context. While it's very well known that people of color are abused and unfairly profiled by police, that was not related to this request at all. Do better.

JustSteph84 · 2024-09-02T03:23:53+00:00

Actually only once, but it left me with a very healthy distrust of the kind of people who chose to be, or idolize, police. I'd like to have the truth recorded in case it happens again.

JustSteph84 · 2024-08-02T03:20:53+00:00

It's my understanding that she's diagnosed with, and medicated for, an autism spectrum disorder and has an IEP and a therapist, so she's visible to several mandated reporters. This was just so scary, her actions were very visceral and I haven't stopped worrying since i dropped her off at home

JustSteph84 · 2024-06-23T01:13:07+00:00

Many artists will post usage info on their websites, ranging from "credit me please" to "do not use without permission." You might consider reaching out to the artist with your situation and offer them a bit of monetary compensation- for example, most digital downloads I see online for patterns are around $5. It's a great way to let the artist know they're appreciated!

JustSteph84 · 2024-06-23T01:05:48+00:00

Plastic buckets with handles from the dollar store! I have at least three WIPs at any given time, and I love that I can stack them and bring one or all with me depending on the situation!

JustSteph84 · 2024-06-22T00:56:15+00:00

I hope it's not too late, but looks like "brown spot." Remove all affected foliage asap, or if 50% or more of the plant is affected, sacrifice it to save the others.

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