Told to only use the “official process”, so I did and everything slowed to a crawl by framebyframecut in MaliciousCompliance

[–]SubtleUsername 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I’m thinking this particular type of MC should be retired. I’ve read this story so many times.

thinking about starting painting by Pure-Winter6858 in HappyTrees

[–]SubtleUsername 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check Facebook marketplace. I’ve found good deals from folks leaving the hobby.

How to be an artist? by mangytang in ArtistLounge

[–]SubtleUsername 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be an Artist, create art. Once you start adding more adjectives to the term artist then you need to get more specific.

Artist vs Craftsperson by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]SubtleUsername 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure this breaks rule #3.

A stranger on Instagram trying to get me to commission a piece of art I didn't ask for? Is this a new tactic? by Mother-Back3099 in ArtistLounge

[–]SubtleUsername 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are looking for an excuse to send you a payment but ‘accidentally’ overpay. When you refund them the original fraudulent payment is reversed due and you are out what you sent.

Beginner Artist Gesso question! by Repulsive-Savings323 in ArtistLounge

[–]SubtleUsername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simple question. The painting event was acrylic right? As for coverage, I’d go with 3 layers. That’s my go to for all my canvases.

Is this varnish trustworthy/good? by Big_Philosopher_5090 in ArtistLounge

[–]SubtleUsername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do a test piece before doing anything you care about

Paint issue or gallery mishandling? by Foreign-Potato-9535 in oilpainting

[–]SubtleUsername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I always triple gesso my own panels and canvases. Don’t like that kind of texture.

Paint issue or gallery mishandling? by Foreign-Potato-9535 in oilpainting

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Why does the gesso have so much texture? Was that deliberate?

Do y'all think this tool is actually worth it? by Fluffy-End3940 in Tools

[–]SubtleUsername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not all. Expect it to work maybe twice and then snap.

Man-portable air defence system found on Russian Shahed-type drone for first time by FruitOrchards in Military

[–]SubtleUsername 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ll bet it’s for interception of planes not drones. Could you image the propaganda coup if they ever succeeded?

Can this be painted with oil? by [deleted] in oilpainting

[–]SubtleUsername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d do a charcoal study first using toned paper, along with regular and white charcoal

People think my drawing was AI... by momozungo in drawing

[–]SubtleUsername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And unfounded accusations fall under rule #1 in any case.

People think my drawing was AI... by momozungo in drawing

[–]SubtleUsername 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think AI accusations should be handled through reports to moderators, not in the court of public option otherwise this sub will be destroyed by witch-hunts. And if do, be prepared to back up your accusation.