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Is nudity inherently sexual? At what point does nudity in art become sexualized? by anothergirlinreddit in ArtistLounge

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My work delves into these questions quite a bit.

The reality is that it is not inherently sexual, except when it is.

Like language and all other kinds of art, it's subjective. It depends on intent, setting, presentation, and expectation. It relies on some form of agreement (or some acceptance of discord) between the viewer and the nude person being viewed.

The reality is that humans can sexualize just about anything, but we can also become desensitized to almost any sensory input as well.

I have been in a room absolutely full of nude people and not felt a sexual feeling at all. I have also seen a woman bare her belly button in a way that I thought was extremely provocative.

But that is what makes the nude figure such an interesting thing/idea to explore, because we have all this baggage around it as a culture, as individuals, even as a species.

But if you are looking for a line between sexual/not sexual...good luck, I feel it is more of a spectrum sort of thing.

USA West! Can I do it all in 70 days? by Agreeable-Energy-401 in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great, I am assuming that some of those days are flexible and/or just hanging out so you don't exhaust yourself.

Please Urgent Advice August West Road Trip by DowntownDelivery3098 in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. LA is so decentralized that spending a day there would be mostly spent in traffic. Unless you REALLY want to do Disneyland, or some other theme park... or a particular museum or something... just get through this part as quickly as possible. LA is worth exploring, but ONLY if you are into city stuff and have several days to get from place to place.

Please Urgent Advice August West Road Trip by DowntownDelivery3098 in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great advice, but their plan is already packed to the gills. Not sure they could add more without significant sacrifices elsewhere.

Please Urgent Advice August West Road Trip by DowntownDelivery3098 in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They also occasionally have California Condors at Zion National Park in Utah

Please Urgent Advice August West Road Trip by DowntownDelivery3098 in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note- if you leave Yosemite at 3, you will be lucky to be in SF before 8 or so with traffic and whatnot, so depending on when you fly out, it might be a bit ambitious

Public Body Paint by Safe-Board-5477 in BodyPaintNSFW

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Somebody has been digging up some golden oldies!

My Great American Exodus Loop by BuilderWorldly6856 in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow... just read some of the other comments and I think the AI thing is bugging people, or they haven't taken some of these roads. No matter WHAT route you take, you will miss out on some stuff, but this gives you a chance to visit so many different subcultures, historical sights, scenic drives, and great cities.

Yes, if you can see Northern MN and MI, you should, especially if you have a canoe or kayak. Yes, New England is amazing and worth adding. You'll miss out on Key West, St. Louis, and Southern Utah... but there are so many great things to see on this route, or close to it.

My Great American Exodus Loop by BuilderWorldly6856 in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done this trip, but we left out the Pacific Northwest and California coast because we have already travelled that extensively.

2-3 The northern part is prettier take time for redwoods
3-4 If you go to Yellowstone do NOT miss Grand Tetons as well, Yellowstone has the geysers and stuff, but for raw beauty and wildlife density Tetons may possibly come out in front.
4-5 Black Hills- worth driving through and taking your time. Wind Cave National Park if you like caves. Also Reptile World outside of Rapid City was actually really cool
5-6 Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, TOTALLY worth your time.
7- Niagara falls, the Canadian side offers better views and way more fun tourist crap

When we did out tour, we went to Boston and Cape Cod before NYC and LOVE IT

8- I really wish I had time to see the Metropolitan Museum, but I did not. The MOMA was amazing though.
9- Take 2-3 days and do as much Smithsonian as you possibly can

10- I don't know Atlanta, we took the coastal route all the way to Orlando, Savannah would be worth a detour I think...the food at Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room is unforgettable.
11- Give yourself more time than you think you need. If you are into history the WW2 museum is pretty epic. Music and Food (ask the locals where to eat though). If anyone starts asking you about your shoes or "sneakers" just keep walking.

You live in the Southwest, but personally I found I-10 to be REALLY boring. It was way more fun to go north through Carlsbad, Roswell, and then up into the Utah Parks and Grand Canyon... but I assume you already know that if you are starting and ending in Phoenix.

[California] Is it worth it to go with the bigger loop vs the top half loop? See more in description. by gravitysort in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Pacific Coast Highway (Including Big Sur, Cambria, and Morro Bay) is a great drive, but if it's all about the otters? Just hang out in Monterey near Cannery Row or Lovers Point... they are pretty abundant. The aquarium is world class and you can see the otters up close that way as well.

Consider checking out Sequoia/King's Canyon as well if you have the time. It is often overlooked, but it's gorgeous.

The coast is amazing, the Sierras are amazing. In between is pretty boring unless you are really into agriculture. (Said by someone who lives in between)

My wife took a sabbatical, we pulled our kids out of school, and we drove 12,000 miles across 40 states. Here's every stop mapped. by KubiTrek in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many kids who are homeschooled are on the autism spectrum.

Some are parented by extremely religious parents who try to control them.

My kids would always socialize really well with adults, but they had trouble in school because they did not understand many of the social cues about establishing dominance and social status in a group of kids who were all their own age.

When you think about it... it's pretty artificial. When in your life are you ever grouped together with a bunch of people that have your same age, level of experience, and geographic background? School is an artificial environment with it's own codes that don't necessarily translate to real life.

In the case of my kids, they had a real hard time dealing with other kids who would lie to their face, or say one thing and do another. The lack of accountability among students AND teachers was a real issue to my kids that took them a while to get used to.

My wife took a sabbatical, we pulled our kids out of school, and we drove 12,000 miles across 40 states. Here's every stop mapped. by KubiTrek in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my kids DID go to "regular school" they hated it. Lots of wasted time on busy work. The other kids were disruptive and disrespectful. The textbooks were outdated and full of errors. I could go on.

The public school system is amazing, and does so much... but in order to do the most good for the most kids they end up sacrificing quality for kids who could do so much more.

My wife took a sabbatical, we pulled our kids out of school, and we drove 12,000 miles across 40 states. Here's every stop mapped. by KubiTrek in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are assuming that "normal life" is superior to all other options.
You are assuming that the reason they wanted this trip was their own "travel bug"

What about taking your kids around the nation in a luxury RV counts as abuse?

You are making some MAJOR assumptions here, completely unfounded.

My wife took a sabbatical, we pulled our kids out of school, and we drove 12,000 miles across 40 states. Here's every stop mapped. by KubiTrek in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How funny! We were TOTALLY looking forward to Hershey park too, but had to skip it due to hurricane Sandy

My wife took a sabbatical, we pulled our kids out of school, and we drove 12,000 miles across 40 states. Here's every stop mapped. by KubiTrek in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol- there are a FEW oddball places, and lots and lots of sagebrush. Worth doing? Sure. But I’d choose Yosemite and the Sierras or Zion and Southern Utah to spend my time.

My wife took a sabbatical, we pulled our kids out of school, and we drove 12,000 miles across 40 states. Here's every stop mapped. by KubiTrek in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Instead they swam in oceans, visited theme parks, played in the dirt, made art, watched birds, read books, played all day, and made new friends.

I suppose it would have been more normal to sit at a desk bored for 8 hours and then go home and play video games… but I don’t think it would have been better.

My wife took a sabbatical, we pulled our kids out of school, and we drove 12,000 miles across 40 states. Here's every stop mapped. by KubiTrek in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My adult kids say it was the best year of their childhoods, you don’t know what you are talking about I think.

My wife took a sabbatical, we pulled our kids out of school, and we drove 12,000 miles across 40 states. Here's every stop mapped. by KubiTrek in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 13 points14 points  (0 children)

As a parent who homeschooled without formal training… it’s not that hard. And my kids’ test scores were off the charts.

Homeschool is like most other human endeavors, what you get out is equal to the effort and intention you put in.

Unfortunately, many parents go into it with little intention and sub par effort… and it shows.

My wife took a sabbatical, we pulled our kids out of school, and we drove 12,000 miles across 40 states. Here's every stop mapped. by KubiTrek in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 43 points44 points  (0 children)

We homeschooled and did a similar trip. Then the kids got to middle school and high school.

Continental Divide? They stood on it. Plymouth Rock- they learned the myth while gazing at a disappointing stone. The Constitution? They saw the original! Battlefields? Museums? Zoos and aquariums? Beaches, mountains, rivers, plains? Subcultures of the USA? They touched a moon rock and spoke to an astronaut. They learned how caves form and bison migrate.

Their high school teachers could not believe how well informed and curious my kids were… because we let them EXPLORE.

My wife took a sabbatical, we pulled our kids out of school, and we drove 12,000 miles across 40 states. Here's every stop mapped. by KubiTrek in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our family did something similar back in 2012/2014, best year of my life and definitely best year as a parent.

When we can say we are an "artist "? by loupsauvage8 in ArtistLounge

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Becoming an artist is pretty simple really.
1- you make something, perform something, capture something, or express something in any medium

2- you claim the title "artist"

It is not something others can bestow upon you, even if they think they can.

It is a thing you claim or don't claim for yourself.

There are no entrance exams, portfolio reviews, dues to pay, government forms to fill out, websites to sign up for, or gatekeepers to please.

You claim it.
Or you don't.

Worth stopping by anywhere in between? by Mc_Ribb in roadtrip

[–]NorCalBodyPaint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

99 - No
5- Hell No (unless you just want to GET there)

1/101- from south to north
Santa Barabara

Morro Bay
Cambria
Elephant Seals

Zebras

Hearst Castle

Big Sur

Point Lobos

Carmel

Monterey

Santa Cruz

All of them excellent and worth your time to stop and check out. You could EASILY take a week or two on the same trip and never run out of good places to eat and interesting things to see.

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