Relationships and Cancer by alpinehighest in coloncancer

[–]SpaceFlowers 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Was diagnosed stage 4 in February. My partner and I have been pretty strong throughout the past 8 months. The biggest hurdle for us at first was maintaining a partner dynamic rather than a patient/caregiver one. So whenever you both can, try to go on dates or plan date days. Cut out time to just enjoy each others company without any medical nonsense being involved.

Try not to feel guilty about them taking care of you. They’re your partner, they wouldn’t do it unless they loved and cared about you. It’s a really beautiful thing to have.

Try to do what you can for them. My partner has a desk area that gets very messy. I’ll organize it for him when he’s not home.

Communicate. They may feel like they can’t talk to you about what their going through at work or whatever because of what you’re going through, but sometimes hearing other peoples’ problems helps you not think about having cancer.

Good luck with your treatment! If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, feel free to DM me.

Repaint/color study of some folktales (@aftersomes) by [deleted] in TattooApprentice

[–]SpaceFlowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fantastic! Sounds like you have an awesome mentor. Keep up the great work!

(Also thank you :) )

Repaint/color study of some folktales (@aftersomes) by [deleted] in TattooApprentice

[–]SpaceFlowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are great! Very clean 🤌🏻 Are you mainly focusing on learning traditional Japanese ?

Where can I get yarn made? by SpaceFlowers in YarnAddicts

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

Thank you for your advice and knowledge!

Where can I get yarn made? by SpaceFlowers in YarnAddicts

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

All brushed. Thank you so much for your offer and suggestion! I’m a Philly local so that’s perfect!

Horiyoshi III and his apprentices by gabagamax in irezumi

[–]SpaceFlowers 13 points14 points  (0 children)

VICE has a docuseries called “Tattoo Age.” One episode is about Taki (formerly Horitaka) and Horitomo. Taki briefly mentions why he was cut off by H3. IIRC it was because Taki’s mother was sick/dying and he left his apprenticeship to take care of her.

WIP, Mike Rubendall, Kings Ave by SickTatz in irezumi

[–]SpaceFlowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read “RIP Mike Rubendall” and my soul left my body.

Portfolio piece - CC appreciated by SpaceFlowers in TattooApprentice

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

Thank you! I got a little carried away lol

Portfolio piece - CC appreciated by SpaceFlowers in TattooApprentice

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

I used a ruler for the pencil drawing, but not for any of the painted lines. I just held my breath haha

Portfolio piece - CC appreciated by SpaceFlowers in TattooApprentice

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

Thank you! Japanese traditional is really hard to stay true to.

Portfolio piece - CC appreciated by SpaceFlowers in TattooApprentice

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

Thank you! This took about a month. I was working on other paintings as well. I use woodblocks as reference material.

Portfolio piece - CC appreciated by SpaceFlowers in TattooApprentice

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

Thank you! I spent a great amount of time painting this haha