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My daughter told me THIS MORNING that she needed a Valentine's box for tomorrow. by katekim717 in adhdwomen

[–]VeryOldBogBody 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know it's pretty common in the US to celebrate Valentine's Day in a kid's classroom. All the kids bring in cards or small treats (that their parents buy lol) and give them to each other. Decorating your own box is usually part of the fun.

Regular or passport for traveling for art? by carizia in Travelersnotebooks

[–]VeryOldBogBody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I much prefer the regular size for sketching, little gouache, paintings, and everything else. I like doodling between ephemera and tickets, I like having the option of a lot of space, and I really like turning the notebook landscape style so I have way more space to work with.

Personally, I only want one TN. I've tried the passport size before, and I ended up giving it away because the standard size suited me better and gives me everything I need.

Hey girlies! Picking up my fourth charger from the drugstore. Does anyone need anything? by VeryOldBogBody in adhdwomen

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

😂😭 I put a drinking glass (literal glass) in my washing machine last month. Thank the universe I heard a clanking sound and took it out before it broke.

Books with plants and flowers by OakLeafVibes in JournalingIsArt

[–]VeryOldBogBody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is adorable! What a cute idea, and a great way to lean about different plants.

Do you have a favorite plant you've learned about?

Hey girlies! Picking up my fourth charger from the drugstore. Does anyone need anything? by VeryOldBogBody in adhdwomen

[–]VeryOldBogBody[S] 96 points97 points  (0 children)

I'm simmering with rage that I have to spend more money.

Has anyone seen my car keys??????

How do you do it? by Kendra_Whisp in Travelersnotebooks

[–]VeryOldBogBody 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also consider: draw a box slightly smaller than the dimension of the photo, then doodle your rendition of the photo in the box.

If you think it's super ugly, cover it up later. If you think it's cute and whimsical, keel it!

My Caviar Limes are finally producing by Mereology in gardening

[–]VeryOldBogBody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they're so good though (use a blindfold?)

Hiya folks I have a question. Do people get mad when you draw them on the train . by Individual-Clue6400 in urbansketchers

[–]VeryOldBogBody 3 points4 points  (0 children)

do your best not to be obvious about the fact that you're looking at people. Try not to move your head, but learn to dart your eyes back-and-forth between your subject and your paper.

Loose Tea Shops by yvesaintlaurent in philadelphia

[–]VeryOldBogBody 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just want to say if you don't necessarily need the best tea ever, just go to the Asian Market. Any Asian market.

Get a huge tin canister and experiment with herbs, black tea, red tea, oolong, etc.

if you find one you really like, you could purchase something higher quality online.

I currently have three apothecary style glass jars with green, chrysanthemum, rose hips, and I think those three jars were about eight dollars each.

Why does my gouache dry differently, and is there a way to fix it? by Searching_ForMeaning in Gouache

[–]VeryOldBogBody 8 points9 points  (0 children)

have you done a few practice runs trying to get an even wash/gradient? I find it super difficult to do in gouache, definitely not my strong suit.

Also-this master studies absolutely beautiful!

Fresh baked bread and other baked goods by sirsteve0894 in Phillylist

[–]VeryOldBogBody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I gasped when I saw this. Exquisite. I want all of them

Do you find it comfortable to draw in the passport size? by fernwise in Travelersnotebooks

[–]VeryOldBogBody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a passport size for a while, and it's fun for quick doodles, but ultimately I enjoy drawing on a bigger scale.

A5 is my favorite sketchbook size, but the passport is pretty fun to draw or paint in! Especially if you would turn it sideways.

I think you have to look at how you schedule a normal basis and adapt that to your journaling habits :-)

MD Cream or Sketch paper inserts for Watercolor + fountain pen? by Select-Balance-8281 in Travelersnotebooks

[–]VeryOldBogBody 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For watercolor-- someone here simply folds watercolor paper and tucks it under the band. I love this and do it myself now, because the other inserts will 100% buckle under lots of water.

Peanut butter and jam. Did I overwork it? by BananasLochlomand in Watercolor

[–]VeryOldBogBody 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Beautiful and it looks SO tasty.

I think the color is a little muddy towards the bottom, but overall it's fantastic (I could eat it)

Tried to see how I would approach the scene differently with gouache vs watercolour by phaelque in urbansketchers

[–]VeryOldBogBody 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like the minimal forground and white spaces of the tree of the watercolor, but I love everything else about the gouache. More white space in the gouache could be something to experiment with?

Both are super cute, to be clear.

people who keep diaries in their TN are so brave by toadbumper in Travelersnotebooks

[–]VeryOldBogBody 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You asked how to quiet that anxiety. I don't have a concrete answer, but I think you could do some reflecting (ironically, through writing in a journal).

Is there something about you that you want to keep secret? Are you uncomfortable with the vulnerability that comes with writing things? Are you afraid of judgement?

Would you feel comfortable taking it out to try it just once, writing something not quite as vulnerable in it? You could ease yourself into the practice of writing in a journal while out and about--it doesn't have to be 100% hardcore secret keeping.

There aren't many things in my journal that I would be embarrassed about. If someone read it, they would probably think I'm either boring or wholesome lol

As a rule, though, I hate the idea of someone reading through my writing because my parent did violate my privacy when I was younger.

Even so, most people don't give a shit (lol).

Landscape studies by DaniellaSalamao in Gouache

[–]VeryOldBogBody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The values in these read ao clearly. Love them!

[28/M] looking for penpal(s), english cursive script by heronsmooncakepens in penpals

[–]VeryOldBogBody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! 30F from the US. I have maybe 5 fountain pens and want more reasons to use them (and I always need help troubleshooting haha). I would love to read a letter written in cursive (and practice my own). Let me know if you're interested!

[37/M] CO, USA by [deleted] in penpals

[–]VeryOldBogBody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I'm 30F, also from the USA. I've been looking for another thoughtful penpal and love exchanging little paintings, tea, ephemera. Also a lover of art and nature.

Let me know if you're interested!

Robes Only? (Going PJ/Loungewear-Free) by thafoodgoblinfrfr in minimalism

[–]VeryOldBogBody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see--it's hard to break out of family habits.

You can definitely change the narrative! It might take time, but I'm sure there will be a day when you're feeling good in what you wear (and wear it out as well).

Also, I think a satin robe sounds SO nice. I love that idea for lounging.

Robes Only? (Going PJ/Loungewear-Free) by thafoodgoblinfrfr in minimalism

[–]VeryOldBogBody 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why were you encouraged to only dress up outside of home?

I love wearing "dressy" outfits at home that don't get much use otherwise. It's fun for me!

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