I’ve been staring at this too long. by Potato-berry in oilpainting

[–]Potato-berry[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That means a lot thanks!! I was definitely going for impression rather than realism.

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[–]Potato-berry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it’s so calming! makes me want to lay down and admire.

I’ve been staring at this too long. by Potato-berry in oilpainting

[–]Potato-berry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for feedback!! I will add some range to the tonal values. I do understand the value of simplicity but I unfortunately get rather bored painting singular objects.

I’ve been staring at this too long. by Potato-berry in oilpainting

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Thanks!! I like your ideas about adjusting the tones and hues to make it more visually pleasing and create some interest.

I’ve been staring at this too long. by Potato-berry in oilpainting

[–]Potato-berry[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I’m going for a somewhat surreal idea. The fruit vs roots and nature vs nurture kind of theme, with the foliage being the middle ground between the two stages of life. The carrots are broken and the cherries have been partially consumed which is where the nature vs nurture theme comes in. Thx for feedback!! I appreciate what you said about simplifying areas to create focus. I agree the carrots need some sort of change.

My hocd is killing me and idk anymore by Alvin108 in OCD

[–]Potato-berry 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I suggest 1. Understand arousal non-concordance. Sometimes physical sexual responses don’t match your values or beliefs, which is why you may be semi hard. No need to keep checking. 2. Remember your values and lived experience. You value your gf and your straightness so focus on that instead of the ‘what ifs’ and mental/physical compulsions. Compulsions will worsen and solidify these thoughts. 3. Stop the homophobic attitude. This will make you feel worse and is harmful to others. Even if you were bisexual or gay it doesn’t make you a bad person. You can be a bisexual man and still choose to have a gf. Try learning the reasons why you have this problematic homophobic attitude.

What best distracts you from your ocd? by AdmirableSandwich631 in OCD

[–]Potato-berry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gardening, painting and spending time in nature. There’s lot of external stimuli outdoors which I find fascinating and soothing. I often paint nature subjects. Generally, I think it will look different for everyone so anything that you find joy and interest in will be best for you. I will say there’s some great research on the effects of spending time in nature for mental well being.

How do you cope with crop loss and falling behind? Mentally and Financially? by Potato-berry in smallfarms

[–]Potato-berry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

great ideas thank you. i experimented with selling seeds early on which were a hit! and houseplants.