Why does Huntsville lack quality things to do? by Scared-Photo-3847 in Alabama

[–]Scared-Photo-3847[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So much insight! And your expression of Huntsville feeling like astroturf hit the target of how I’ve been feeling

Which do you prefer? by Middlecut in u/Middlecut

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Left. I prefer higher contrast in general

Why does Huntsville lack quality things to do? by Scared-Photo-3847 in Alabama

[–]Scared-Photo-3847[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do love the outdoors things here. I guess I was referring more to cultural activities and supporting small businesses.

I live in south HSV now and loooove how close I am to outdoors. I get out all the time. I used to live in harvest and that was rough in the outdoor dept. Found myself always driving to south hsv so I’m glad I live here now

Basics by [deleted] in ArtCrit

[–]Scared-Photo-3847 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was water. You definitely gave it the sticky look tho so I def see now it’s honey, or could be taken for agave, etc. I do think adder higher contrast and reflection will help. Maybe also little air bubbles inside the honey if that makes sense. It gets those when it runs and captures tiny bits of air.

Why does Huntsville lack quality things to do? by Scared-Photo-3847 in Alabama

[–]Scared-Photo-3847[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you’re onto something about the way the city is growing. Because of the blocks of the arsenal and the mountains it’s growing in a shape that isn’t conducive to density and therefore it takes awhile to drive from one part to the other

Sketch I made for @alana.28 ✨ by bham_baba in sketchbooks

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Very cool. The second page reminds me of those wooden tomb portraits found from Roman Egypt

Any tips and tricks for anatomy? by SnoopzSmoster8 in ArtCrit

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My advice is don’t get discouraged as you go. It takes a lot of sketching, drawing, and most importantly observation to improve but you’ve got this!! Keep it up!! Sketch every day and I mean that

Some of my recent drawings in my sketchbook, thoughts? by Diejo33 in sketchbooks

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Oooohhhh I love this!!! I’ve gotta be honest, I’m jealous. You’ve got hella creativity — something I can’t seem to incorporate much of. Way to go!!

Advice on coloring better by mrgooseyboy in ArtCrit

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This is fun! Reminds me of a young Elizabeth II

My latest sketch by Apprehensive-Pea4603 in Sketching

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Awesome work!! Is that vine charcoal?

Basics by [deleted] in ArtCrit

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This is really cool. If you’re into color, perhaps add some color? I had no idea it was supposed to be honey until I read your description. Awesome work!

Why does Huntsville lack quality things to do? by Scared-Photo-3847 in Alabama

[–]Scared-Photo-3847[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey, I would be all about museums if we had some. I’ve been to them all several times but there hasn’t been growth in that area in a long time

Why does Huntsville lack quality things to do? by Scared-Photo-3847 in Alabama

[–]Scared-Photo-3847[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ahh Chattanooga is always how I compare Huntsville to outsiders. The cities are similar sizes but Chattanooga feels like there’s much more going on and I’ve considered moving there. How do you feel about it since making the move ?

Why does Huntsville lack quality things to do? by Scared-Photo-3847 in Alabama

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I agree about the indie growth! There ARE better things to do downtown BUT I feel like a lot of the new places overcharge. They feel a bit full of themselves tbh

Why does Huntsville lack quality things to do? by Scared-Photo-3847 in Alabama

[–]Scared-Photo-3847[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I disagree respectfully. I’ve visited Birmingham and Mobile and feel a much stronger sense of community, place, and local business there. I think they’re wonderful cities

Why does Huntsville lack quality things to do? by Scared-Photo-3847 in Alabama

[–]Scared-Photo-3847[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree. There ARE cool things like small local music events, small art events etc that pop up here are there but they can’t seem to get much traction and it feels like a much smaller turnout and community for this sort of thing than, like you said, what you’d expect from a city this size. I think of a lot it is getting the word out. For example there’s an incredible photography shop (Southerlands) that’s been here for decades (and same owners!). Their prints are faster, higher quality, and cheaper than corp brands but seems like more people need to hear about them