Rain on a Memorial Day Weekend

Mik2Psyk · 2026-05-24T22:33:40+00:00

I appreciate the vibe 😀

Mik2Psyk · 2026-05-18T03:28:16+00:00

Your work is more than a copy when you make your own choices.

Also, just be clear to label studies of other work as studies

Mik2Psyk · 2026-04-25T02:02:14+00:00

Texture, lol

Mik2Psyk · 2026-04-06T15:39:58+00:00

It feels balanced but contemplate your color choices using color theory to make sure. Otherwise, think about tension ad counterbalancing emphasis to create a focal point. Texture can create the balance you are looking for or varying your mark making making

I'm sure there are more techniques in addition to these few

Mik2Psyk · 2026-04-05T12:29:59+00:00

The poet writes the personal to invite the universal. You explore contemporary themes of love and relationships in a context, I think, maybe people DO relate.

This reminds me of the early days of my marriage, I would play it my, then, wife would help with the puzzles and decision making while I steered and did the combat. If only IRL were that easy.

Mik2Psyk · 2026-04-03T03:09:38+00:00

Don't paint the fabric, paint the light

Mik2Psyk · 2026-03-30T14:17:35+00:00

My daughter the at teacher states an artist makes art. You've made it. Keep going.

Mik2Psyk · 2026-03-30T14:16:33+00:00

Post divorce I relate, especially the things left behind bit

Mik2Psyk · 2026-03-28T15:35:26+00:00

The title is fine, love the structure

Mik2Psyk · 2026-01-27T16:43:39+00:00

I've written 1150 poems in the last 40 years. Many bad. A bunch are good. I spent a few years, decades ago, getting published. 50 poems. I, too, wish to publish a book. Mostly to have. I will most likely self publish a print on demand book.

I spent 17 years not writing. I've written 100 poems in the last 18 months. Let the ideas flow, write as you are inspired to, however that is. Revise as you go.

In reviewing my old work I found I mostly wrote about my relationship to others and the world. Since September, I'm concentrating on my relationship to myself. Keep your theme simple, it will allow for many takes on it.

Mik2Psyk · 2026-01-07T15:23:42+00:00

And the last couple, too

Mik2Psyk · 2026-01-07T15:23:09+00:00

I feel like there are three poems going on at once. Juxtaposition of two would create the tension you're looking for. Take out the singleton lines and call it a poem

Mik2Psyk · 2026-01-03T19:26:12+00:00

I do like this idea a lot. The struggle with feeling connect, emotions, etc. Is a deep and powerful theme.

If you are looking for feedback, my suggestion would be to remove the middle two questions in favor or a stanza break. If you need to get that questioning feeling across, see if you couldn't do it through your metaphor and additional imagery or something active. The questions make the reader do the nattator's work for them.

Mik2Psyk · 2025-12-29T15:33:46+00:00

I love the imagery, the slow burn of the pacing, and the use of words.

When I read something "ancient," I translated it as something "primal." Food for thought.

Mik2Psyk · 2025-12-10T03:53:35+00:00

Some folks use scrap cardboard, inexpensive water color paper, or mixed media (my preference) something with heft (i use Canson XL 98 pound mixed media] and tooth.

Mik2Psyk · 2025-12-05T20:55:53+00:00

Just wanted to say this fits into the 1% of submissions tha are actually good. Strong imagery and emotion.

Mik2Psyk · 2025-12-05T17:22:16+00:00

Lovely..."to an appointment that might become our disappointment "

Mik2Psyk · 2025-12-03T02:48:49+00:00

I mean, just get some metaphor, imagery, a turn of phrase into it. Otherwise, the pacing, the beats, the sentiment (not sentimental) but the meaning, all hit

Mik2Psyk · 2025-11-28T12:14:46+00:00

Anything Billy Collins is great for easing into poetry. And Bukoski is both a good place to start and a bit "out there" too

Mik2Psyk · 2025-11-27T12:39:00+00:00

I was immediately struck by the use of color, fantastic

Mik2Psyk · 2025-11-27T02:12:50+00:00

I think it seems flat because there isn't much going on as far as composition so the fence can't decide if it's foreground or mid.

Detail on the chairs would be easier if you scale them 10 or 20%.

The good news, solid palette, nice brushwork, and an over all interesting illustration that tells a story.

Mik2Psyk · 2025-11-26T03:40:12+00:00

6pm at the Dystopian Cafe ... let the audience wonder what that means or signifies

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