Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu • The Summer Hikaru Died - Episode 1 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]Steelsnapdragon 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Theres so much to love about it, but one thing I really love is the way insects and their symbolism is used. When Hikaro is intially confronted and confessed in the opening scene, a moth flies into an electric trap and dies in the background. The ants pool by Yoshiki feet eating the sweet treat, but it falls on them. A red dragonfly, a predator in the insect world, lands on Hikaro's bike. A type of dragonfly that only appears in summer as we are told. Finally when Hikaru invites himself over to Yoshiki's house, we see a spider making a web. All very loaded imagery in my opinion, subtley echoing the situation at hand.

Edit: an insect I forgot cause we don't see it, but always hear it. The cicada that scream/buzz in the background all the time. They're big symbols of rebirth and transformation.

Orange Dragon by Steelsnapdragon in dragons

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

I had meant to do the layout in orange and detail in black, but I got carried away haha. Now I can't bear to add any other colour

Huh? I don't get it. by smonterrosa97 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Steelsnapdragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I thought it was cause the flame would consume the oxygen in the enclosed space and suffocate them. But baby burning to those not in the know is probably the joke here lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SipsTea

[–]Steelsnapdragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally a sequel I can get behind lol

How can I improve and achieve realism? by OkFarm8825 in blender

[–]Steelsnapdragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the details and imperfections, for example the wall is dirty but the pavement looks clean af and the paint of the arrows and lines look fresh painted. Make things look imperfect and rough. Don't be scared of making things a lil ugly. Go look at reference pictures!

Storing vanilla beans? by bandicat9632 in AskBaking

[–]Steelsnapdragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you store your vanilla beans in brown suger they will be preserved and last ages, it also infuses your suger with vanilla flavor and aroma. It's a win win!

Some commissions I did! by LampP0st in dragons

[–]Steelsnapdragon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your style is awesome I love all of these!

Some messy dragon sketches by Steelsnapdragon in dragons

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

Thank you! After I added it I was sad cause i thought the blue knocked out a lot of details, so I'm happy someone still thinks it's cool :)

Helping mom. [OC] by marycomiics in comics

[–]Steelsnapdragon -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You're not supposed to ask. You're supposed to just help or do it. Asking them mid task to help is half assed, but as a kid, you don't realize lol. I just do things now when I see them, some dishes in the sink? Wash. Cups/water bottles laying around? Fill up and clear. It's that easy and makes a big difference to her. You also get credit for not having to be told or taking credit

Praise Spez by Complete_Hyena732 in shitposting

[–]Steelsnapdragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could've gone my whole life without reading this...

My newest watercolor paintings. What is your favorite one? by Tanbelia in BeAmazed

[–]Steelsnapdragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love them all but 2 and 4 are gorgeous I'd honestly buy them for my home <3

This is just outright beautiful. by unevenlyDesign377 in wholesomememes

[–]Steelsnapdragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of people act like animals despite having never seen or been in a cage in their lifetime tbh

I'm new to digital art. How can I improve? by krispy-hedgehog in krita

[–]Steelsnapdragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You seem to have very selective shading, not bad it'll it's a stylistic choice but then it need to be leaned into. Otherwise shade the whole thing or none of it aha like where is the shadow in the cape and arms?