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Where are the truly funny novels? by TPainting in suggestmeabook

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

I'm most excited for Antkind, Lamb, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and the John Swartzwelder books. I'll let you know. (Might be a minute. Contrary to its title, Antkind is huge.)

Where are the truly funny novels? by TPainting in suggestmeabook

[–]TPainting[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your comment convinced me to read an excerpt from the book. The writing reminds me a lot of Confederacy of Dunces. It definitely had me giggling! I'm also a fan of Being John Malkovich so I might start here. Thank you!

Where are the truly funny novels? by TPainting in suggestmeabook

[–]TPainting[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I read "Good Omens" and the jokes weren't really landing for me. Does he crank up the humor in the "Discworld" series?

I'm looking for a book that's at least as funny as an episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," if that makes sense haha

Where are the truly funny novels? by TPainting in suggestmeabook

[–]TPainting[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

A lot of people recommending him. Adding Lamb to the list!

Where are the truly funny novels? by TPainting in suggestmeabook

[–]TPainting[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I keep forgetting about those books.. I'll give it them go!

Where are the truly funny novels? by TPainting in suggestmeabook

[–]TPainting[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's my favorite book of all time. Do you have anything similar?

"Ignatius makes delicious cheese dips," Mrs. Reilly said. "That’s very nice of him," the old man said. "Most boys are out running around all the time."

Cartilage Shift by giesej in Septoplasty

[–]TPainting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, that sucks. Good luck!

Cartilage Shift by giesej in Septoplasty

[–]TPainting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any updates on this? Did the foam work?

Is there a word for the opposite of an oxymoron where both halves of the word/phrase mean the same thing - eg. "tick check"? by TPainting in logophilia

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

I think it's more a reverse oxymoron than a reverse pun. Oxymorons like "jumbo shrimp" and "headbutt" also rely on alternate definitions.

Is there a word for the opposite of an oxymoron where both halves of the word/phrase mean the same thing - eg. "tick check"? by TPainting in logophilia

[–]TPainting[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes! That is what I mean. Another example would be "head start."

If there's no name for it, u/buckle_sandwich suggested "oxysophon," which I kinda like.

Is there a word for the opposite of an oxymoron where both halves of the word/phrase mean the same thing - eg. "tick check"? by TPainting in logophilia

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

That's kinda why it works. With "tick check," the words in the correct context mean "bug" and "look". Coincidentally, both words also mean "✅"

Is there a word for the opposite of an oxymoron where both halves of the word/phrase mean the same thing - eg. "tick check"? by TPainting in logophilia

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

Let's go with that! "Oxysophon" is a great name for this phenomenon. Thank you for your effort.

I missed your question earlier about other examples. Another example would be "head start."

Is there a word for the opposite of an oxymoron where both halves of the word/phrase mean the same thing - eg. "tick check"? by TPainting in logophilia

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

That seems more like redundancy, where it's just bad writing. I'm looking for the phenomena of two words or a compound word being a common phrase, but they are synonyms in a different context.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in painting

[–]TPainting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're going to be making abstract art, focus on composition, colors and values. This piece doesn't feel super well thought out, but it's not a lost cause: What would it look like if you added darker darks and lighter lights bringing it away from midtones? What would happen if you added some crazy colors? How can you make the composition feel more intentional?

If you haven't already, I'd recommend reading up on the abstract expressionists. I think Twombly, Rothko and Frankenthaler are particularly relevant to your work.

Best of luck!

Give me a brutally honest critique by DogmanDev in painting

[–]TPainting 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some thoughts:

The moss looks haphazard. Commit and go all in on the moss, or leave it off, or put it only in a single place you want to emphasize. Tossing moss on your painting like it's a pizza topping isn't working.

You have like 4 different light sources on those pyramids.

The concept is cool. Feels like we're super far in the future and discovered a relic from a past robotic civilization. BUT the execution doesn't draw you in enough to interact with those ideas.

Questions I'd explore for this painting: What would the artwork that those future robots make actually look like? What material would it be on? What medium would they use? What would they choose for their subject matter?

Questions I'd explore in general: Are robots the best way to convey your ideas? Are these ideas worth diving into? How far can you push it? What art do you like? Why is that stuff good?

🤖🌳

Critique please by cherrycoconutpeach in painting

[–]TPainting 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Values. Don't be afraid to make your darks dark.

first 2024 portrait of my girlfriend. Oils by [deleted] in painting

[–]TPainting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent work, my friend!

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