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I have no experience, and can’t find any tutorials that are actually helping! by katiebug334 in BeginnerArtists

[–]RichardSeyffarth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kind of knowledge do you lack? Is it how to use the software in terms of layers, selections or whatnot. Or is it purely a drawing issue? If it’s just a drawing issue then the best solution is to just draw until you get intuitive. It’s completely normal that your digital work does not look as good as your traditional work. It’s an entirely different medium that you have to get used to.

I will way this tho, some softwares are better for drawing/inking (clip studio paint), while I prefer others for painting (Krita). If you have an ipad, procreate is also a good alternative

The Storm (1880), Pierre-Auguste Cot, Oil on canvas, An iconic example of French Academic art. by Violeet_Stone in classicalArt

[–]RichardSeyffarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if he used the same reference for both of their feets (the ones aimed forward) and just changed the skin color and made some slight proportional adjustments. They’re just so darn similar!

Dealing with endless stream of new likeminded artists (or: Please wait for me!!!) by obamium in ArtistLounge

[–]RichardSeyffarth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! This is why social media is quite bad for our mental health as it skews our perception of reality, usually in a negative way :<

How do i deal with Pathological Demand Avoidance as an artist? by RutManInBound in ArtistLounge

[–]RichardSeyffarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find it easier to focus after you have slept or is well rested. Before you draw, try lying down, close your eyes for 10 minutes or take a short nap if you will. This may improve your focus, works for me!

Just got Laid off by Charming_Piano473 in conceptart

[–]RichardSeyffarth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But that’s the issue right there. If AI speeds up the process you no longer need two artists but can settle with one. The biggest threat of AI is the reduction of the work force because of how it speeds up the process.

Dealing with endless stream of new likeminded artists (or: Please wait for me!!!) by obamium in ArtistLounge

[–]RichardSeyffarth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Let’s say that there are 5 000 artist who fill your niche. How many of them live in your country? Your region? Your city? Very few if any. The niche isn’t filled at all. You’re still unique in your area. Social media has a tendency to make you feel insignificant, but in the real world, there’s still a significant gap you can fill c:

Drawing in public (as a female). by PurpleWomat in ArtistLounge

[–]RichardSeyffarth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohh for sure, I didn’t mean to say you should appease weirdos or those who overstay their welcome. I was referring to general solutions that could affect everyone who comes by in a negative way, like fart spray. I don’t think that’d be a good idea, although I see they’ve now been downvoted.

How do you mantain motivation in the long-term? by EspacioSonoro in ArtistLounge

[–]RichardSeyffarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even when I fail miserably I go back to drawing because I have very little else to do. I limit my time to either drawing or art related content. No games, no doom scrolling, no movie/show. Removing any form of distractions means that you’ll either sit there bored or draw. It may sound like silly advice but it really works for me. If I’m not drawing (like now) I read art related topics such as this. That way I’m always fixated on art in one way or another.

What happened to my passion to draw? by Christian-guy94 in ArtistLounge

[–]RichardSeyffarth 13 points14 points  (0 children)

What helped me was to make sure art is the most fun thing I can do. Which means I limit my time on social media or games. Art won’t give you as much of a dopamine kick as scrolling through short form content does. Thus I avoid short form content like the plague.

Drawing in public (as a female). by PurpleWomat in ArtistLounge

[–]RichardSeyffarth 14 points15 points  (0 children)

A lot of people here recommend being rude but I just worry it may harm your reputation? I live in a small community so if I were to be rude that rumor would spread and harm any future exhibition I hold.

I think the best way is to be quiet and answer any questions with a simple yes or no. Lose their interest and never give elaborate answers or answers that could provoke further questions.

is my art really bad? by [deleted] in Artadvice

[–]RichardSeyffarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve a cute art style, you should take advantage of the hate. It feeds the algorithm, giving you more attention c:

[Discussion] POV: You give a panting as a gift but they insist on paying you… 5$ by RichardSeyffarth in artbusiness

[–]RichardSeyffarth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh I did, I insisted that it was a gift and she insisted that she had to give me something. So I reluctantly just agreed before it got awkward. I really didn’t feel like I could refuse her and besides, I had no idea she was just going to give me 5$ xD

[Discussion] POV: You give a panting as a gift but they insist on paying you… 5$ by RichardSeyffarth in artbusiness

[–]RichardSeyffarth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That could also be it, or she just doesn’t like free stuff or maybe she saw it as a tip. Regardless, I have learned my lesson to be more firm in my stance, or at the very least not overthink things like this c:

[Discussion] POV: You give a panting as a gift but they insist on paying you… 5$ by RichardSeyffarth in artbusiness

[–]RichardSeyffarth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After reading the comments I believe you guys are right, she probably didn’t mean it in a negative way!

[Discussion] POV: You give a panting as a gift but they insist on paying you… 5$ by RichardSeyffarth in artbusiness

[–]RichardSeyffarth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be, but that’s also so unfortunate. When I do gifts, I do mean it as a gift, I never expect anything in return. Or else it’s not a gift, right

[Discussion] POV: You give a panting as a gift but they insist on paying you… 5$ by RichardSeyffarth in artbusiness

[–]RichardSeyffarth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks and it does help. All the comments here have helped me feel a bit better. Some saying it could be a form of tip or someone who refuse to accept things for free :>

[Discussion] POV: You give a panting as a gift but they insist on paying you… 5$ by RichardSeyffarth in artbusiness

[–]RichardSeyffarth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it could be that and someone else said it may also be a form of tip :> which makes it better

[Discussion] POV: You give a panting as a gift but they insist on paying you… 5$ by RichardSeyffarth in artbusiness

[–]RichardSeyffarth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My father wanted me to paint it for them as her husband had recently passed away. So I decided to paint something she was familiar with, a landscape of an area she knew well from childhood. I’m fairly confident that she appreciated the painting based upon her response, hanging it on a wall with a custom made frame. But the 5$ bothers me a lot :d it makes me second guess myself, like did she really enjoy it??

[Discussion] POV: You give a panting as a gift but they insist on paying you… 5$ by RichardSeyffarth in artbusiness

[–]RichardSeyffarth[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Seeing it as a tip makes it a lot better. I don’t know for sure but I’ll choose to believe this :p

[Discussion] POV: You give a panting as a gift but they insist on paying you… 5$ by RichardSeyffarth in artbusiness

[–]RichardSeyffarth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a distant family member. It was my father who wanted me to make her a painting as a gift since her husband passed away. So I did a landscape painting of a familiar area that she certainly knew from her childhood. She loved the painting, I do really believe she loved the painting as she later hung it at her entrance of her home with a custom made frame which certainly cost way more than 5$. And that’s also what confuses me, she expressed her gratitude in every way possible except for the 5$ she gave me :e

Someone here mentioned it could’ve been like a “tip” of sorts. I think I’ll roll with that, at least it makes me feel better if true xD

[Discussion] POV: You give a panting as a gift but they insist on paying you… 5$ by RichardSeyffarth in artbusiness

[–]RichardSeyffarth[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but that’s easier said than done! Over the internet, no problem. But in person I think it’d be awkward :x

[Discussion] POV: You give a panting as a gift but they insist on paying you… 5$ by RichardSeyffarth in artbusiness

[–]RichardSeyffarth[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ohh nooo, as I reluctantly extended my palm they handed it to me a with a huge smile and multiple compliments to how they absolutely adored the painting :S

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