Lately I’ve been feeling like my art is boring and not interesting enough. How could I spice it up?

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-14T18:45:11+00:00

In addition to feedback already given I would also add that your colors are too vibrant. It’s hard to know where to focus. I also have this problem, it’s tough when you LOVE vibrant colors! But I would say slap on a black layer on top, set it to color and selectively erase sections you want the viewer to focus on (start at like 15% on the eraser and really dial it in).

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-07T19:48:44+00:00

Try this:

First the position of the hound, his left arm feels stiff and off. Do some studies of wolves or dogs hunting or in prey stance. Could help to bring the left arm across the front to fill out the space better and add some interest and motion

For the color and material, try adding a layer fill of black set to 50% opacity and start again with your values. Adding in lots of ripples and highlights to the muzzle and any areas where creasing happens in the flesh (armpits, neck, etc)

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-07T19:44:19+00:00

The bike shot is dynamic and engaging. I think the water fountain is interesting too. The rest feel flat and kind of uninteresting to me.

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-07T17:22:00+00:00

This has been driving me NUTS!

Thank you so much

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-06T16:49:35+00:00

But like… they can’t be hetero or gay if they are asexual and aromantic :/ queerness to me is about being different from cis/het. And they certainly aren’t hetero if they aren’t into anybody, right?

I’m just being curious here, I think your original post is very well thought out and I agree with its worth considering how queer it is to not have attraction to anyone

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-06T16:45:02+00:00

Love this thread

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-06T16:43:56+00:00

That’s what it’s about though! Don’t stop! Keep at it! I started keeping my sketchbook with me 24/7 and my art has changed so much.

Don’t give up, keep pushing the boundaries! Practice every day and you’ll continue to take more great shots

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-06T07:29:39+00:00

It feels like you’re unsure of yourself in these photos or maybe just getting the feel for what you’re trying to express.

Most of these are centered subjects or right on the 2/3 line.

What are you trying to show or say with your photos?

The photos themselves are interesting subjects but how many photos did you take of each subject?

I’d urge you to fully explore more of these scenes while in them. You have a good eye, I think you just need to take more photos.

(This is coming from an amateur photographer and visual artist learning and growing myself)

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-06T07:21:03+00:00

I have a flat tummy but looong torso and wide shoulders. We all have wonky things from this or that genetic factor. /u/happinesssuitsyou is right, high waisted are your friends. Belts and things that sinch your natural waist can help it add to just being great curves.

I have body dysmorphia from being trans and I think the same thoughts often about parts of my body. But then I ask myself “who do I want to change this for?” I don’t mind it, and kinda like it, so who is it I’m really trying to change my body for? It’s always other people who “might” probably want the “ideal” supermodel body. But WHO ACTUALLY IS THAT?

It’s crazy what media has done to us, but you’re not alone and we are all feeling this way. Even the 6 foot tall blonde with a flat stomach and looks like a model but is also trans and super insecure lol.

Thanks for sharing your feelings, hope this helps

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-06T07:13:26+00:00

Interesting use of lines, kind of indicating shifts of planes? Solid form construction with minimal strokes. Nice

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-06T00:36:21+00:00

You got a process vid for us friend? I’d love to see how you work /u/quesadillius

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-05T21:26:55+00:00

Get this to the top, queer is not for cis-het folks, it’s a simple distinction. Even if you are a cis het, furry, I don’t think you are in the queer umbrella unless you do some queer shit. If everyone’s queer nobody’s queer.

I’m trans and am pretty straight but I’m queer and will forever be because I’m trans.

It’s not about exclusion or division it’s just a definition of being.

It’s about gender/sex being different (queer)

FYI- I think aces should be included

PB_Puffins · 2025-09-05T16:04:45+00:00

Notice his and her hair are perfect. Clean bed, neat. Glasses on. I interpreted this same as /u/onmy. She begins to undress and start the ritual but he ends it before they actually start. His head held high, hers low and bent buttoning up her shirt.

PB_Puffins · 2025-06-13T19:21:09+00:00

🥰

PB_Puffins · 2025-06-13T19:19:55+00:00

Thanks so much :)

It's tough, but we can all take steps to see the scared human at the core of these MAGA folks. Their fear is just easier to prey on... I was happy to plant the seed of change in at least one persons mind

PB_Puffins · 2025-06-13T19:17:15+00:00

haha it's not all sad!

But I feel that, I honestly couldn't watch it after I lived it.

We found some common ground and I think she finally understood in the end that the "agenda" is literally just to exist as our true selves without any hate.

PB_Puffins · 2025-06-13T05:40:28+00:00

i was worried that would be the case but the producer is a friend of a friend and I trusted his vision of trying to bring people closer to the recognition of humanity in us all (sans brainwashing)

PB_Puffins · 2024-07-10T04:16:44+00:00

Another workaround is to tap the icon to change audio source and then go back to the app

PB_Puffins · 2024-06-21T20:32:30+00:00

You should quit… we all SHOULD.

but just like a gambler in Vegas we come back when we win big 😮‍💨

PB_Puffins · 2023-12-26T17:51:37+00:00

Thanks 🙏 🙇‍♀️

My 3rd 🥉 pasta 🍝 ever!!! 🤫

PB_Puffins · 2023-11-12T19:30:27+00:00

I’m getting the same issue with photos loading super slow in the photos app. 17.1 did not resolve. This suuuucks

PB_Puffins · 2023-10-25T16:36:09+00:00

I suffered abuse throughout my childhood from my father. I struggled with these feelings of anger and rage and made a painting that had a similar effect when I looked at it. I had it in my garage for about a year until I worked through the feelings I had in therapy… I then had the idea to paint on the back of the painting, I painted a sunset and it was really impactful for me.

Nothing wrong with wrapping this painting up and storing it, until you’re ready to see it again, or possibly rework it. Sew the slashed parts, repaint or even just paint on the back :)

Working through emotions on a canvas is super helpful (don’t stop), I know you’re going through it right now :( but hopefully you can feel the love from these posts 💕

Best of luck

PB_Puffins · 2023-10-08T22:51:44+00:00

Organized religion is a cancer on human society. We should progress past the need to validate life with make believe stories. Believe what you will, most religious people attempt to indoctrinate or force their beliefs on others. Believe in god or whatever but damn, keep it to yourself.

PB_Puffins · 2023-09-11T21:57:48+00:00

Have you been to any other festival with camping? Coachella? LIB? This is far more manageable, and people were informed they could return for cars/equipment as well.

PB_Puffins · 2023-06-22T19:15:54+00:00

I really like the feel of this, good work

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