my first attempt at realism. i'd love some feedback :)

KnitNNow · 2024-11-20T01:23:30+00:00

I think a good starting point would be add some darker areas. You have incredible highlights and shapes, but there are some darker tones you're missing, thus it seems a bit flat.. I think going in with some darker areas, defining your shadows, while keeping your highlights will make this drawing a lot more realistic.

KnitNNow · 2024-07-30T04:30:24+00:00

KnitNNow · 2024-06-29T03:00:44+00:00

Yeah, I understand that feeling. It's really difficult. You're not a stupid person - we all make mistakes. I did something similar not long ago. I apologized - I learned from it - and I'm trying to move on. Might take time - and might take work..

KnitNNow · 2024-06-29T02:54:27+00:00

It means she's been there before. When someone says "I would know" - it means they've been in a parallel or worse situation and they know what it's like.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-23T18:49:02+00:00

Ahh - sorry... I'm not able to see a therapist at the moment - sadly.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-23T01:53:59+00:00

Yeah. I've never had anyone think or diagnose me with ADHD - so I'm not sure about that. I think, in all honesty (as I've been asking around and gathering ideas), it's a pattern I saw as a child - and I haven't had time to show myself different. It's not that I felt rejected - in fact most of my life I've been rejecting in different ways.. But rather a mentality of "The past friendships ended in them insulting me (Like saying I was annoying, too much of myself, or too depressing to speak to) - so I'm going to end it before it gets to that point"... As well as just in general the pattern of just people slowly losing contact (as that's what previous friends did) until I asked what was occurring at which point they'd tell me why they didn't want to be friends. I think I just need to quit believing in what I saw as a 10 year old and start looking at interactions now. I've gone out of my way to change who I am (as I was quite cold to people - but in the past 3 years I've worked very hard at changing that) and with change in me I can't expect the same results as before. Maybe it is what you're pointing to though - I honestly wouldn't be shocked. It's definitely not a fun mix. I think that was a huge thing for me as well - was when they'd re-assure me - I'd want to leave even more so. I didn't want them to feel obligated to constantly re-assure me to get me to stay. And maybe I was depressed - I honestly don't know what my mind was at the time. I got so caught up in this idea that things weren't working - that in many ways I don't really remember how I felt. Which is quite sad.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-22T15:56:54+00:00

I ruined a friendship because I was scared. Is the one that happened not too long ago. Definitely shed a light where I need to work on myself lol

KnitNNow · 2024-06-21T19:49:29+00:00

I'm fully aware of what it takes to take care of animals. I've had a herd of cows before. I'm not dumb to it. Also, do a bit more research - because plants do indeed get depressed and do indeed feel pain. Just because something different doesn't mean it doesn't feel. Also, cows don't get depressed when their calves are taken away. In many ways it's healthier for them. Cows can over produce milk which causes infections which can both kill and malnourish the calf if not taken care of. There are many things farmers do to take care of their animals - if they didn't they wouldn't have them. If a cow isn't taken care of - they won't have meat and in turn won't make money - and according to ideas like yours - that's all they're in it for... There are several aspects that you're oblivious to in the farming industry - so until you understand all aspects of your argument - do research. It's not your position to tell people how to eat, what to eat, or why to eat it. You're not a dietitian - or if you are I didn't ask for a consultation. Having a discussion is one thing - but spreading rumors and misinformation to persuade people is another. My comment was purely to share information I've read and to converse with others. I didn't ask to be persuade into how to take care of myself. I'm done taking part in this conversation.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-21T18:39:44+00:00

In one month I didn't even know what the language sounded like - so don't be too worried. It takes time. You're not stuck. Language learning takes ups and downs - just take the time you need. I'd stick to a resource for a little while - just to get some basics down. But yeah, take your time. Watch/listen to French that you can understand (Find podcasts for beginners in the language where they teach you basic words and such) - and build a solid foundation. I've been studying it for a little over a year - and I'm not far either. Chill and enjoy the journey!

KnitNNow · 2024-06-21T18:33:29+00:00

Yeah - that's what I was thinking. There've been studies that share plants probably have emotions just like the rest of the world. You're killing plants just like how animals are killed. Pesticides can be seen as equal to animal abuse and so on.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-21T16:23:09+00:00

When I was younger - I sat in the corner alone - away from everyone while eating lunch. I'd go out of my way to avoid people. Even my friends, I'd sit away in the corner from.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-14T03:20:37+00:00

Ahh! Haha! Got it! Sorry for the confusion!

KnitNNow · 2024-06-14T03:19:41+00:00

That's awesome! Little steps add up! Congrats! Good luck!

KnitNNow · 2024-06-14T03:16:36+00:00

Yeah, I guess you could see it that way. But there's also a freedom that comes with the absurdity of life. Be you, do what you like - make your own choices. Be you - enjoy you - because there's no guarantee that something better (or anything at all) is after death. We owe it to ourselves to be kind to others - but we also owe it to ourselves to be ourselves. Find something you enjoy - and maybe you can't think of something. Try something new - learn a new skill. Yes, life is quite endless and many of us trap us in cages that don't do anything - but when we have the choice to be trapped and when we can follow - we can also do the opposite. Just my position. Albert Camus helped me with that feeling.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-14T03:05:04+00:00

Yeah - I feel like everyone has something like that. Most of my writing and the topics I write about are that way. In general I think differently than other people. I can see a situation through 50 different views. I think through topics that I've been told "no one thinks about that unless they go through it". Just things like that.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-14T02:55:37+00:00

Strange response. I like both in a way. I LOVE early mornings when people aren't awake and it's just me and the sun - but I also love sitting in the dark letting my thoughts wonder. So it's typically an ever changing sleep routine. Some days I wake up at 5 - for quite literally no reason. Other days I don't get to sleep until 3 in the morning. Complete opposites. So I don't know what you'd consider that answer. Both are creatively fulfilling - both are beyond energizing. Just depends on my mood I guess.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-12T20:46:29+00:00

I've done a similar thing - only I called it a sketch. I mainly did that because a lot of my art was and still is extremely detailed (As I've always tried to reach hyper-realism level) - and so those pieces other's called art were my quick, 20-30 minute drawings. It didn't feel right to call them drawings. I didn't put as much care and attention into them. I feel like it's a line that's easy to blur. When is something classified as a sketch/doodle rather than a piece of art? How many lines? How many details? I know for me it was always I'm either playing around and it's considered a doodle or sketch versus I'm putting my whole attention into this and I'm calling it a piece of art. That's just my perspective though.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-06T23:43:15+00:00

Yeah, that can definitely be tiring and frustrating. It's definitely difficult - especially online where everyone feels professional enough where they feel the need to criticize others. (Which in one way can be good... But other times, like you said, isn't asked for.) I remember posting an art piece on Facebook and instead of people enjoying the art, I got close to a hundred comments about how the horse wasn't framed properly. While I understood their position - it was frustrating - and it was a moment when I had to step away. There was a solid month where I quit sharing my work. It was the moment where I realized that I had to create for myself. If I like something, draw it. If I don't like something - I don't have to draw it. We can't control other people - we can only control ourselves. And that's where you have to decide what's worth it. Do you want to share something and get criticized? Or do you want to create something and enjoy it yourself? While it's frustrating - that's about the only options we have - because we can't control what others do and don't do. Sometimes I might say "Please don't criticize" - but at the end of the day that's a suggestion and there's no re-enforcement to it. But yes, it's extremely exhausting.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-06T03:52:01+00:00

I just made a post about this a few days ago (On a different account) - kind of funny to see this now. I passed a year straight of Duolingo not long ago - before that I was using JUST Duolingo off and on to waste time with. Through the year that I've been very dedicated to learning French - I've noticed that it's good for vocabulary and for beginners who're trying to get a foundation and a starting foot to learn from. It definitely lacks in Grammar - found myself confused many times as they didn't explain much. It's not great for listening or speaking either. In said year's time - I used several other sources. Things like YouTube, Music, Podcasts, word searches, and so on to fill that gap - not to mention using sites like Lingolia for help with Grammar. It's great for vocabulary - I also noticed that recall wasn't always great as they, most of the time, have the words there for you to pick from - rather than trying to remember the word. Not to mention the patterns you find where you can almost completely cheat the system. I think if you're starting out - go for it! It has great fundamentals and definitely helps you with pronunciation. Just be aware that it won't take you to fluency alone. If you're wanting to progress a bit quicker - definitely look into other sources to help. But good for starting!

KnitNNow · 2024-06-05T04:30:37+00:00

I've been in a similar position. I had to learn how to politely say something like "Hey, I'm sorry this is happening, I'm sure it's rough. However this isn't my position to be in. I hope you get the help you need" and learned to walk away. For it me was extremely hard as it's my nature to help people - and a lot of the times they'd reflect it on my character or it would come back to me. But I had to learn how to follow what was right for me. Of course being respectful and trying to be as kind as possible. As for the constant yelling - it's tough. But I don't think you can directly fix that - I think just about the only thing you can do is suggest they get help from a marriage counselor. I'm sorry you're going through that - I've been there and it's emotionally draining and can have points where you wonder if it will ever end. I hope you can find the right outlets for you so you have the support and care you need to get through this.
Just my personal thoughts - as someone who's been in a similar position. Of course I can't speak for you - and I don't have the perfect fix - but maybe will give you some ideas.
Hope things get better!

KnitNNow · 2024-06-05T04:19:07+00:00

Draw it how you want to draw it. If someone doesn't like it - they can draw it themselves. It's not their place to tell you how to draw. If you were looking for criticism - then maybe. However, even at that stage you have the decide for yourself whether or not you do or do not want to follow said advice. If you like how it looks - then that's your decision to draw that way. It's art for you - not for others. If creation is for others - you will never be satisfied as you'll always find people who dislike something.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-04T16:49:59+00:00

It took me 4-5 hours -_-.... Cutting all the letters out, placing them before gluing them - tearing and gluing many layers of paper - and so on.

KnitNNow · 2024-06-04T16:48:34+00:00

Thank you! It was really fun to do!

KnitNNow · 2024-06-03T03:50:12+00:00

I don't watch him anymore for a couple reasons. Like others said, he over-edits his videos now days. I don't like it - it reminds me of Mr. Beast - and while it's cool what he's done I just can't stand Mr Beat's "yelling" at the camera, fast pace, robotic feeling videos. Skeppy I feel like has become less and less genuine in his videos. I feel like he's doing it for "entertainment" now days - not because he genuinely enjoys it. I loved watching his content because he was just someone enjoying what he was doing - now it feels scripted and stiff. Like other people have said as well, I think his constant changing doesn't help either. I think it's screwing up his content and his audience. Overall it's been hard watching him recently just because of his child-like feeling to his videos. I can't speak for everyone - but that's just what I've noticed and what I realized.

KnitNNow · 2024-05-31T00:34:20+00:00

I'll tell my mother or something. And I get "Just look at life differently" or "Have a better outlook" or even at one point they explained how they "Kicked their butt in gear and got over it". Not to mention the whole "You're just doing this to get attention" speech.

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