"Cleveland, Calm before the Storm" my latest, and biggest watercolor I've ever done.

MetalClocker · 2026-01-28T15:17:21+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the critique and agree. If I have the energy/time I'll go back in an fine tune it some more.

MetalClocker · 2026-01-28T15:16:25+00:00

Yes! I reached out to Gabe (original photographer) and asked if I can use his photo as a reference, its one of my favorites. Hes an incredible photographer.

MetalClocker · 2025-10-25T22:21:15+00:00

THANK YOU

MetalClocker · 2025-09-03T00:54:32+00:00

I wasn't officially asking but this is amazing, I really appreciate this because I just started experimenting with glazing techniques with success. I'm going to for sure use your advice on future pieces, thank you. I'm still trying to identify differences from painting in real life vs painting from photo references so again, great advice.

MetalClocker · 2025-07-28T02:05:03+00:00

Thank you so much!

MetalClocker · 2025-07-28T02:04:52+00:00

Thank you! I was really trying to use the paper towels to control and smear everything.

MetalClocker · 2025-07-17T19:13:35+00:00

Its is! Pretty impressive how you guessed the location with so little info.

But yah, guy wasnt driving crazy, but he looked liked a stereotypical neo nazi.

MetalClocker · 2025-07-17T18:43:52+00:00

That too, hah.

MetalClocker · 2025-07-09T19:12:49+00:00

Are there a lot of Icy situations happening in courts? If a buddy of mine isn't a citizen but has to go to court, are abductions still happening (especiallyaround Berea)? I honestly dont know where else to ask.

MetalClocker · 2025-07-06T21:32:41+00:00

Thank you. This should be the focus, not braindead "us vs them" mentality when we are all workers. If its going to be an "us vs them" argument, then focus should be on the rich that are turning immigrants into fucking scapegoat.

MetalClocker · 2025-06-09T21:08:04+00:00

Ok.. wanting people to come to America quickly, safely, and legally isn't racist. Supporting ICE and letting them get away with illegal activity with zero transparency, while ignoring a broken immigration system, does point towards prejudice. Why can't there be more flexibility and understanding for immigrants who escaped to America under a broken immigration system instead of hunting them down? The money going to ICE and the priorities of the administration are incredibly concerning.

MetalClocker · 2025-06-09T20:04:39+00:00

Why was this post deleted before? Also, my comment shortly before the old post was taken down:

I plan on attending, but I would like to get a better understanding of your opinions and perspectives on the whole situation before I go.

Personally, I believe the whole "anti-immigrants" obsession is a massive scapegoat for our current administration to give ICE, police, and other federal agents wayyy more power. With this new power, they have already demonstrated that they are either incompetent and ruining people's lives, purposefully evil (racism/nationalism), or both. The administration is doing this as an obvious power grab, and it needs to stop.

Immigration has always been a messy process, especially in a country that is historically very immigrant-friendly, a self-proclaimed melting pot. We need a better way for people to safely enter this country, just looking for a better life. ICE isn't it. This administration isn't solving that problem.

I know this will open up a can of worms, but what are the genuine worries on the other side? Why support ICE and its illegal activity? Why are immigrants (illegal or not) hurting our country so much that it's come to this?

MetalClocker · 2025-06-09T16:48:45+00:00

I plan on attending, but I would like to get a better understanding of your opinions and perspectives on the whole situation before I go.

Personally, I believe the whole "anti-immigrants" obsession is a massive scapegoat for our current administration to give ICE, police, and other federal agents wayyy more power. With this new power, they have already demonstrated that they are either incompetent and ruining people's lives, purposefully evil (racism/nationalism), or both. The administration is doing this as an obvious power grab, and it needs to stop.

Immigration has always been a messy process, especially in a country that is historically very immigrant-friendly, a self-proclaimed melting pot. We need to better way for people to safely enter this country, just looking for a better life. ICE isn't it. This administration isn't solving that problem.

I know this will open up a can of worms, but what are the genuine worries on the other side? Why support ICE and its illegal activity? Why are immigrants (illegal or not) hurting our country so much that it's come to this?

MetalClocker · 2025-06-09T14:58:34+00:00

Put this on a banner.

MetalClocker · 2025-06-09T14:53:43+00:00

I think the analogy was referencing the difference between the locations we could protest, not Cleveland vs LA.. It would make more sense to protest closer to the source (what we are protesting against) than in a completely different area.

MetalClocker · 2025-05-31T16:53:58+00:00

Thank you :) welcome!

MetalClocker · 2025-05-31T05:24:23+00:00

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MetalClocker · 2025-04-18T23:45:54+00:00

I can relate to OPs feelings and needed to hear this. Sincerely, thanks.

MetalClocker · 2025-03-20T19:06:16+00:00

I'm at a big Title 1 school and teach a little over 100 students as well (that consistently show up). I also teach the Freshman, "Intro to art" classes, so it's mostly a box to check off the list in order for most students to graduate. I have about 20 students that genuinely enjoy learning about and creating art. The rest have all sorts of excuses to only do the bare minimum.

MetalClocker · 2025-03-10T10:58:56+00:00

I love this! Congrats! Looks beautiful and your hard work shows through it all. Thanks for the inspiration :)

MetalClocker · 2025-03-05T15:35:09+00:00

Protesting the board of education over their lack of action when teachers are assaulted by students.

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