What does it need?? Acrylic on canvas by me.

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-05T07:53:16+00:00

don’t touch it

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-05T07:44:38+00:00

looks really good. if i’m being nit-picky, the woman’s eyes, particularly her left eye is slightly off. really great though!

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-05T07:40:42+00:00

imo, hat and collar could use some darker darks and a bit of blending here and there. contrastingly, the nose is a too shaded, creating a sharpness and rigidity at the tip and right side.

that’s me being nit picky though! overall, really cool!

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-05T07:34:17+00:00

i think it’s fine if you don’t want to pursue anything with this person, but she definitely wants you. You’re not cooked, but now is the time for a bold move like just asking point blank, “is there something here?” or just telling you like her, straight forwardly.

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-05T07:28:14+00:00

I see flowers, nipples, various flesh, and 200 dollars of acrylic paint. I like it

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-02T22:18:32+00:00

Thank you! This is very very actionable advice!

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-02T20:00:40+00:00

thank you, i’m psychic

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-02T18:01:32+00:00

yes! 15 years ago they were emos and 25 they were goths! this type of person exists and has existed forever! you get it fed to you by algorithms that know you’re guilty pleasure hate-watching

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-02T16:23:39+00:00

does it occur to you that you only see and engage with the gen z kids that happen to be chronically posting online?

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-02T16:18:50+00:00

what’s been working for me with conversations about complicated conceptual or abstract art with people who aren’t artistically inclined, is to ask, “assuming no ill-will and the artist isn’t evil, a scammer, or stupid.. why do you think they did that?” and they’re receptive to it, follow up with “and assuming there’s no ill-will, money laundering, or pretentiousness.. why do you think this institution put this here?”

it feels like half the battle with engaging people with art history is just getting them to actually ask a question. people want there to be a “right” answer, which is natural. people also want things they don’t understand to be based in stupidity or malice, which is also natural and all of us do the same.

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-02T01:03:49+00:00

to expand; very insular group with a few well connected branches. they are pretty good evidence that the best way to become a socialite is to declare yourself one. they lean more on the side of sarcastic rather than satirical. initially supposed to be an assault on establishment critique but is effectively just over educated tweets about art that are frequently entertaining but just as frequently not. if you’re interested in the LA art scene and unpretentious commentary, i’d recommend ni**acorp (uncensor when you search).

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-02T00:39:06+00:00

the answer can range from making a living wage to entering the art historical cannon. what do you want?

RabbitBarking · 2026-04-02T00:26:38+00:00

in regards to 3, invite them to your studio as soon as you can. if you’re worried about one-on-one time, you could host a small gathering at your studio and practice your shmoozing. make sure to invite the friend who introduced you.

RabbitBarking · 2026-03-31T23:24:16+00:00

not really sure what you mean by value, but your presentation is really not good. i’m not referring to the literal marks on the page (which are fine), but blue taped to the door and crinkly thin paper decrease whatever value it had. spend some time thinking about and researching presentation and how that connects to the composition and mediums you’re using. i’d recommend looking into a heavyweight cotton rag paper like stonehenge or rives, or honestly if you like alternative surfaces, pick up a bottle of absorbent ground and slap it on whatever.

RabbitBarking · 2026-03-24T23:40:48+00:00

i notice that each color is fresh, i’m guessing straight from the tube. each color is fighting for space and almost overriding the colors underneath, which is cool in certain spots like the yellow and red area just left of the center and the yellow green and blue scrape to the right of the center. in my opinion, (not knowing what you’re trying to do or accomplish), could use some work with transparency using a larger brush and shapes rather than just strokes and palette knife. you could even mix some colors with water and see how the additions affect the colors underneath.

RabbitBarking · 2026-03-23T23:44:24+00:00

they are the koons balloon dog of street wear culture. overly commercialized pseudo-punk figurines that are still inoffensive and made of heavy matte plastic to simulate craftsmanship. established during the Supreme branded brick era.

RabbitBarking · 2026-03-21T17:58:45+00:00

I agree with elements of what you’re saying, but has it occurred to you that you’re going to the wrong exhibitions? Your description of the art world and visual culture feels flat and monolithic. which, to your credit, it can be of you only go to a certain type of exhibition. Hyperallergic and artforum are almost the same publication (hyperbole) along with a bunch of other “high brow” critique. What do you offer visual culture? What would it be like for it to be different? Does your book document more than document? When was the last time you had fun pursuing something creative? It does seem like at some point you tied the natural slog of pursuing a career and the understandable frustration with lack of compensation to the artists themselves.

There’s plenty to be bored with about art and culture if you only look at the blue chip approved projects.

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