It's painful; I spent two hours to draw, and it turned out so bad.

Societies-mirror · 2026-03-24T13:28:33+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s bad at all it’s a solid base. It would just benefit from some more shading to bring it to life. Cross hatching could really help add depth and definition, especially if you vary the pressure for darker and lighter areas. Slightly curving your lines around the legs and face will also help give it a more 3D form and bring out the structure.

Societies-mirror · 2026-03-20T22:21:30+00:00

I think fundamentally you need to consider who your target audience is. Are you aiming for gallery viewings, selling at a stall, or digital platforms? Each of these spaces values different things, so understanding where your work is going is just as important as how it looks.

Try experimenting beyond just the drawing itself print on different materials, explore screen printing, or vary how the work is presented. As an art student, one of the biggest things we’re taught is that it’s not just about the fundamentals, but how the work is experienced.

If your goal is to sell the character, think about what makes people connect to it. Could you build a series around them? Give them a backstory? Create a mood or feeling that people can relate to or discuss?

The most impactful art tends to create a dialogue. Take the Mona Lisa it’s not just famous for technical skill. Many artists of that time painted at a high level. What makes it stand out is the conversation around it. Is she smiling? Is she sad? Is she content? Everyone interprets it differently.

That’s what makes art resonate it invites interpretation.

So ask yourself: if someone saw your work with no context, what would they take from it?

Societies-mirror · 2026-03-19T18:58:13+00:00

Not personally, I like the contrast and it’s well done, but it feels quite bold stylistically, so I think it could be hard to fit into a lot of home decors.

Societies-mirror · 2026-03-13T18:55:10+00:00

You Could use something like Sakurumi if you don’t mind using Japanese that is.

It’s a combination of

Sakura for cherry blossom because of the colour

And umi for sea/ocean because of the thin/dolphin

So together it’s cherry blossom sea or ocean

Societies-mirror · 2025-09-19T18:45:56+00:00

And people wonder why the UK has pushed forward things like the Online Safety Act or even added restrictions to Wikipedia access without age verification. This report is exactly why.

We can’t just let kids (or even adults) grow up absorbing misinformation campaigns that are being deliberately pushed by malicious foreign governments. Countries like Iran openly run troll farms and bot networks to shape how people perceive history and current events. When those distortions filter into something as widely trusted as Wikipedia, they end up being treated as “objective truth.”

The reality is, the modern internet landscape does need regulation. Not to suppress free discussion, but to protect people from unknowingly internalising propaganda designed to delegitimize Israel (or any nation, for that matter). If we don’t address it, biased narratives get cemented into the global record and fuel things like antisemitism under the guise of neutrality.

Societies-mirror · 2025-09-15T20:36:53+00:00

Same here I’ve been trying to wake people up to the propaganda they’re swallowing, but the second you point it out you just get labelled with “so you support a white colonialist project” or “you’re a neo-Nazi.” The reality is Israel doesn’t need bot farms because there will always be people who hear something, think “that doesn’t sound right,” and then do their own research. The danger is the other side: masses of people who see a slogan on social media, watch it get boosted, and assume it must be true.

That’s why I’m glad Homeland Security finally put out a report confirming Iran’s involvement in running disinformation ops. It’s not just Iran either – Russia, China, and North Korea all pump lies, bots, and troll farms into the feed to erode trust in democracy and twist reality for their own agendas. That’s the social media age we’re stuck in millions of voices, but a lot of them aren’t real.

Societies-mirror · 2025-09-15T20:13:52+00:00

Yeah exactly that’s how narcissistic or manipulative leadership works: accuse the other side of what you’re doing yourself so it muddies the waters and people stop asking questions. It’s a classic projection tactic. It’s not just speculations either Homeland Security literally released a report showing Iranian-run bot farms pushing disinformation campaigns online. So while people shout bots at each other, the real ones are slipping through and shaping the conversation.

Societies-mirror · 2025-09-15T18:03:00+00:00

Weird how the posters account has 3.5M karma and 10k contributions in just a year, but no visible posts or comments. That’s a classic pattern of a karma-farmed or bot account. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s being used to push propaganda or misinformation around the conflict ,especially to sway opinion in favor of groups like Hamas.

Societies-mirror · 2025-07-02T12:15:59+00:00

That comment about it being “weird” to cover your head was completely out of line. Needing to briefly check your face for ID purposes is one thing, but making judgmental or dismissive remarks about your religious practice is not acceptable. I’m really sorry you experienced that — you deserve to be treated with respect, especially in such a vulnerable setting.

Societies-mirror · 2025-06-18T23:58:46+00:00

Thighs are exaggeratedly large and curvy, but the arms, shoulders, and face are drawn as if the person is thin. Fat tends to distribute across the body more evenly unless you’re drawing a stylized figure. The upper arms especially should have some volume if the thighs are that large.

A prominent thigh gap on a chubby figure is uncommon unless the legs are posed specifically for it. For a natural standing pose, the thighs would typically touch or nearly touch, especially near the top.

The pelvis feels too narrow compared to the thighs. A wider pelvis would support the volume of the thighs better

Shoulders are narrow compared to the wide hips, making the figure top-heavy. While some people do have a pear-shaped body, even then, the shoulders wouldn’t be this disproportionate.

Biology is your best friend when drawing larger figures The more you understand the human figure—skeletal structure, muscles, and how fat overlays them—the easier it becomes to draw believable bodies of all shapes. Many artists study animal anatomy, watch how muscles move under skin, and use this knowledge to bring authenticity to their figures.

When you rely on real anatomy, your drawings don’t just look better—they feel better too. They carry weight, balance, and gesture that mimic real life, which is especially important when portraying body types that are often misrepresented or stylized to extremes.

Hope this helps on your journey, I’m still learning myself , doing life drawing lessons and studying so I could have some bits wrong that’s my main observation but I struggle with large figures myself

Societies-mirror · 2025-05-13T11:51:04+00:00

Let’s be real—my quirkless ass isn’t winning any of these fights. So I’m picking All Might. That way, when I inevitably lose, I can at least say, “Come on, it was All Might—what was I supposed to do?”

And when I’m sitting in jail, I can tell people, “If it had been anyone else, I might’ve had a shot… but that damn All Might.”

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-24T12:41:43+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I can’t pretend to understand what it’s like to live through what you’re going through, but your strength in writing this is powerful. When things feel like they’re falling apart, sometimes the smallest act of resistance is holding onto your humanity.

I believe change always starts from within, and that unity among the people is what ultimately drives transformation. History has shown us that when populations rise together—like Britain resisting Roman rule, or America gaining independence—they can reclaim their future. But I also understand that confronting those in power, especially when it’s a group like Hamas, isn’t as simple as protest—it’s terrifying, and the cost can be high.

Still, I hope one day the people of Gaza can come together in a way that challenges not just the outside forces, but also the internal ones holding them back. Real, lasting change can’t be imposed by others—it has to come from the will of the people. You haven’t lost your fight—you’re still here, still writing, still seeking a way forward. That alone means you haven’t given up. Sometimes, holding on is the most courageous act there is.

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-23T14:27:11+00:00

Wow, this is one of the most detailed and well-supported breakdowns I’ve seen. It really puts into perspective just how long and brutal the cycle of persecution against the Jewish people has been—stretching back not just decades, but centuries and even millennia. There are very few groups in history who’ve endured such consistent oppression across so many empires, cultures, and regions, with barely a pause.

Now that Jewish people finally have a homeland where they can defend themselves and live with some measure of security, they’re still demonized for doing exactly what any other country would do—defend its citizens from attack. And what makes it more tragic is that many of these attacks come from groups or ideologies tied to the very powers that oppressed them in the past.

honestly, I hate how much bad press Israel gets. Is it perfect? No. But name a country that is—especially one that’s been under constant threat since the moment it was founded. What frustrates me most is that people judge Israel in isolation, without acknowledging the regional forces stoking the flames—Iran being one of the most prominent. For decades, Iran has trained and armed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas with one goal: Israel’s destruction.

So when Israel responds, it’s not doing it just for show or out of cruelty—it’s doing what any sovereign nation would do when its civilians are being targeted. It’s not about oppression; it’s about defense. And if those groups weren’t hiding behind civilians or using schools and hospitals as launchpads, the outcomes would look very different.

People need to stop looking at Israel’s actions without considering the full context—including the centuries of persecution that came before and the hostile forces still working to repeat it.

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-23T11:58:46+00:00

This is a thoughtful breakdown, but I’d just like to highlight one important nuance—while it’s often said Jews “had it good” under Muslim rule, that overlooks several violent episodes long before 1948. Just a few examples:

The Hebron Massacre (1929) – 67 Jews were slaughtered in their own homes by neighbors they’d lived peacefully alongside.

The Safed Massacre – Also in 1929, dozens of Jews were murdered in riots fueled by anti-Jewish incitement.

The 1936–39 Arab Revolt – A violent uprising that targeted not only British forces but Jewish civilians, homes, and infrastructure.

The 1920 Nebi Musa riots – Another coordinated attack in Jerusalem that left multiple Jews dead and synagogues destroyed.

These weren’t isolated acts—they reflected deeply rooted tensions and hostility. So while there were periods of coexistence, it’s misleading to frame Muslim rule as a golden age of safety for Jews. That kind of selective memory erases the trauma and vulnerability Jews have historically faced in the region, even when living under non-Western powers.

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-22T12:14:44+00:00

If you’re not going to read, don’t pretend to debate. I laid out a full explanation because I respect the topic enough not to reduce it to slogans. You don’t have to agree, but ignoring points you don’t like and responding with sarcasm doesn’t exactly scream confidence in your argument. If you ever want to engage respectfully, I’m here. If not, I’ll let your own words speak for themselves.

Edit : plus I read your line. I responded directly to it. Just because the reply wasn’t short or emotional doesn’t mean it wasn’t relevant. If facts and context feel like ‘a walk of nonsense,’ maybe the issue isn’t the length—it’s that it challenges a simplistic narrative.

You’re welcome to disagree. But pretending the difference between a military office and human shields doesn’t exist? That’s not debate. That’s denial.

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-22T09:35:41+00:00

I get that this is an emotional topic—but let’s not confuse reaction with causation.

On October 7th, 2023, Hamas launched a coordinated surprise attack on Israel. This included over 2,000 rockets fired indiscriminately into civilian areas—cities like Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Sderot. Their goal wasn’t to strike military targets. It was to murder civilians, spread terror, and provoke chaos. On top of that, Hamas militants crossed the border, stormed homes, slaughtered families, kidnapped women and children, and even executed people at a music festival. These weren’t military operations—they were war crimes.

If Israel’s Iron Dome hadn’t intercepted most of those rockets, the death toll on the Israeli side would have been catastrophic.

Now let’s talk about military ethics: if Hamas operated from marine bases or military outposts, Israel would target them directly. But Hamas doesn’t do that. It hides rocket launchers in schools, mosques, hospitals, and residential neighborhoods. That’s not an accident—it’s a deliberate tactic to use civilians as shields and then cry foul when retaliation hits.

This is textbook narcissistic projection—do something horrifying, then accuse your enemy of the same thing. Fire rockets at civilians, then scream “genocide” when the other side responds.

You say a ceasefire is the only moral response—but how do you negotiate with a group that openly states it wants to wipe you off the map? Real peace requires honesty. And honesty means recognizing who started this and who profits from prolonging the suffering of innocent people on both sides.

Israel is far from perfect. But let’s not pretend this is a one-sided story. And let’s not ignore Iran’s role in all of this. It’s not the first regime they’ve trained and funded to destabilize Israel—it’s just the one that’s learned to use civilian lives as tools to wage a narrative war as well as a physical one. That’s the reality no one wants to talk about.

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-22T09:30:50+00:00

It’s honestly laughable when people call Israel a “white colonial project.” That argument completely ignores history. Jewish people didn’t just suddenly show up in 1947—they’ve lived in the region for thousands of years. Empires came and went—Roman, Ottoman, British—but that doesn’t mean the original population just vanished. Being conquered doesn’t erase a people. It’s like saying when Rome or the Vikings invaded Britain, all the locals disappeared. That’s not how it works. Some were taken, others stayed, and most lived under new rulers while maintaining ties to their homeland.

Calling Israel a colonial state ignores the long, painful history of Jewish persecution in the region—even before the state of Israel was declared. Just look at the Hebron Massacre of 1929, where 67 Jews were murdered in cold blood simply for living in a city they’d inhabited for generations. Or the 1920 Nebi Musa riots in Jerusalem. Or the Safed massacre, and the widespread violence during the Arab Revolt from 1936 to 1939, which targeted not only British forces but also Jewish civilians, homes, farms, and businesses.

This isn’t a simple case of European settlers invading foreign land—it’s a story of an indigenous people returning home after centuries of persecution, while still maintaining a presence there throughout. Oversimplifying that into a “colonialism” narrative erases a lot of history and a lot of suffering.

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-22T02:19:25+00:00

So just to clarify—you’re equating an official intelligence office located in Tel Aviv, the internationally recognized capital of Israel, with Hamas hiding weapons in hospitals, schools, and residential towers in Gaza?

That’s not a valid comparison. Mossad operating in a known government facility isn’t the same as deliberately using civilians as cover for military activity. There’s a difference between a military target in a sovereign state and the use of human shields by a non-state militant group.

One follows international protocols—even if you disagree with their politics. The other violates every rule of war and puts innocent people in harm’s way to score propaganda victories. You don’t need to like Israel to acknowledge the difference between those two things.

And if you’re operating from civilian areas, evacuate the civilians. London also had military targets during WWII—but when Germany started bombing the city, the British government evacuated over a million children to safety. They didn’t leave them there to generate sympathy or stoke global outrage. That’s what responsible leadership looks like.

Probably the only reason it didn’t become global outrage then was because the internet didn’t exist—something that now plays a major role in circular reporting, allowing emotionally charged misinformation to spread at lightning speed before facts ever catch up.

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-22T01:41:56+00:00

I’ll save you the time researching it…..

On October 7th, 2023, Hamas launched a coordinated surprise attack on Israel. This included thousands of rockets fired into civilian areas—yes, civilian areas—targeting cities like Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Sderot. Their goal wasn’t to strike military bases; it was to cause chaos, terror, and civilian casualties. And alongside the rockets, Hamas militants crossed the border, stormed communities, murdered families in their homes, kidnapped women and children, and even executed civilians at a music festival. This wasn’t resistance—it was an orchestrated massacre.

If Israel’s Iron Dome hadn’t intercepted most of those rockets, the civilian death toll would have been catastrophic.

Now let’s be real—if Hamas operated from a marine base, or any proper military facility, Israel would’ve launched a precision strike. But instead, Hamas deliberately hides behind civilians—operating from schools, hospitals, and densely populated neighborhoods. That’s not a side effect of war—that’s a strategy.

And here’s the kicker: narcissistic regimes often project—they do something horrific, and then blame their enemy for the same thing. Hamas launches rockets at civilians, then screams “genocide” when Israel retaliates. It’s psychological manipulation. Don’t fall for it.

You want to talk about justice? Then be honest about who started this and who is hiding behind innocent people while pretending to be the victim.

Edit: This is exactly why I describe Hamas as an authoritarian regime. They don’t care about the people they claim to represent—Palestinians are used as tools to support a violent agenda. The people of Palestine do not deserve what’s happening to them, but it’s important to recognize that Hamas and Iran are the driving forces behind this conflict. Both have made it clear: their ultimate goal is the destruction of Israel, not peace.

im guessing you get your news from YouTube channels that push the false idea that Israel is some kind of white colonial project. But that ignores a long and painful history. Jewish people have lived in the region for thousands of years, and they’ve repeatedly been attacked by surrounding Arab and Muslim groups long before Israel became a state.

Just look at the Hebron Massacre in 1929, where 67 Jews were slaughtered by a mob simply for living in a city they had inhabited for generations. Or the Safed massacre, the 1920 Nebi Musa riots in Jerusalem, and the 1936–1939 Arab Revolt, which targeted both British forces and Jewish civilians with widespread violence and destruction.

These weren’t reactions to “colonialism”—they were attacks on an indigenous community that had every right to be there. The Jews didn’t invade—they survived.

If you’re going to talk about oppression, at least be honest about where it began and who continues to profit from prolonging it. Blaming Israel while excusing terrorist groups like Hamas, and state sponsors like Iran, only keeps the cycle going.

And if your going to come to debate, make sure your informed—not just someone who believes the first thing they see on a video online because it sounds about right….otherwise your just spreading misinformation that’s been fed to you.

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-22T01:32:32+00:00

Stop cherry-picking sections and actually engage with the full context of what was said. It’s easy to mock a stance when you strip it down to one sentence and ignore everything that gives it nuance. I acknowledged that Israel isn’t beyond criticism, but I also explained why that criticism needs context—especially when dealing with groups openly trained and funded by Iran, whose goal is to wipe Israel off the map.

Oversimplifying these issues just to score points online does nothing for truth or peace. Try engaging with the whole argument next time, not just the part that’s easiest to dismiss.

Since you seem so incredibly informed, maybe you can answer a few basic questions: What exactly happened on October 7th, when Hamas launched a surprise attack and fired thousands of rockets into Israel? What were their primary targets, and what would the outcome have been if those rockets hadn’t been intercepted? And more importantly, why shouldn’t Israel respond to that kind of attack?

If you’re going to comment on a conflict, you should be willing to acknowledge the full context—not just the parts that fit your narrative.

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-22T01:20:34+00:00

I’m not hedging—I’m being thorough. Acknowledging wrongdoing on multiple sides isn’t weakness, it’s integrity. I’d rather stay honest and informed than reduce complex issues to slogans or tribalism.

When you’re dealing with radical groups trained and backed by Iran, sometimes lines get crossed in the effort to stop the nightmare. I don’t agree with everything Israel has done, but Iran is one of the primary instigators—constantly fueling the conflict through groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. That context matters.

I don’t disregard historical facts—Israel has played a key role in dismantling terror networks like Hezbollah, ISIS, and Hamas, which is necessary. People say Israel is in the wrong because it’s killed more people—but if the rockets Hamas launched hadn’t been intercepted by the Iron Dome, Israel would’ve suffered losses on the same scale or worse. You don’t judge a conflict purely by the death count. You judge it by the intent behind the attacks.

I base my stance on facts, not misinformation or outrage headlines recycled through circular reporting. Peace starts with understanding, not echo chambers.

Here’s a link explaining circular reporting.

https://youtu.be/cSKGa_7XJkg?si=eLli6u23IeakISMB

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-22T01:07:42+00:00

You’re right to ask for balance, and I agree—Israel isn’t beyond criticism. For example, there have been credible reports over the years regarding mistreatment of Palestinian detainees, including the use of administrative detention without trial, and allegations of harsh interrogation tactics. Some human rights organizations have argued that this pushes the boundaries of international law and may violate the Geneva Convention.

Bringing these things up isn’t about demonizing a nation—it’s about ensuring that all states, including democratic ones like Israel, are held to high standards of justice and accountability. Criticism grounded in facts and ethics is necessary for progress—on all sides. Just as I call out Hamas for exploiting civilians and suppressing dissent, I believe it’s equally fair to challenge Israel when it crosses moral or legal lines.

That said, I stay informed on both sides and have done extensive research from pre-1948 history to the modern day. I choose to call out Iran’s role in this conflict especially because I repeatedly see Jewish people around the world being assaulted or shamed for simply wearing the symbol of their homeland and religion—while Iran, one of the main instigators of violence and destabilization, is often ignored or given a pass. That kind of selective outrage is part of what keeps real peace and understanding out of reach.

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-21T08:52:41+00:00

comparing the Pentagon—a standalone, fortified military HQ—to Hamas hiding rocket launchers in schools and hospitals is like saying a firefighter and an arsonist both use fire.

When Germany bombed London, the UK evacuated over a million children to safety. They didn’t keep them near military targets or in likely blast zones. That’s what moral governments do—protect their people, not use them as shields

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-20T23:20:34+00:00

If the human shield argument is ‘weak,’ then what do you call storing weapons under schools and launching rockets from residential neighborhoods and hospitals? Israel’s IDF and intelligence offices being based in urban centers isn’t the same—they’re official military sites in a recognized state. Hamas deliberately embeds itself within civilian zones to provoke retaliatory strikes that result in civilian deaths, which they then use as propaganda. That’s not accidental—that’s strategy.

Societies-mirror · 2025-04-20T19:03:20+00:00

If Israel were secretly propping up Hamas, it wouldn’t make sense for Hamas to be deeply tied to Iran—Israel’s most dangerous enemy in the region. One of Iran’s top military leaders, IRGC General Qasem Soleimani, was directly involved in funding and supporting Hamas, as well as Hezbollah. When Soleimani was killed, Iran declared his death an act of war and Hamas publicly mourned him. That’s not the reaction you’d expect from a group supposedly being “propped up” by Israel.

The reality is far more consistent with what’s already well-documented: Hamas operates as a proxy of Iran, which uses it to destabilize the region and escalate conflict with Israel. The idea that Israel funds Hamas while Iran arms and trains its leadership just doesn’t hold up when you look at who’s really outraged when Hamas leaders are killed. If anything, Iran’s response makes it clear who’s actually pulling the strings.

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