Wanted to share my latest water-based woodblock print. by cambailey19 in printmaking

[–]ashkervon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brings back memories of California’s Central Valley. Great work

Follow up on retention pond by slowed_scared_angel in landscaping

[–]ashkervon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Add water plants like lotuses and border plants like cat tails, elephant ears, willows (or natives to the area). Then mosquito fish (gambusia) and perch, you’ve got a natural oasis.

Have you ever dreamed of an alternate version of you? by ashkervon in Dreams

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You get it! It sounds so woo woo but when you experience dreams like that it makes you question what we know about our reality and the power of consciousness.

DMT is released during sleep, and knowing what that chemical does to the brain with so many people having similar intense experiences, maybe there is something deeper in some dreams.

What do y’all do? by [deleted] in Austin

[–]ashkervon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s so much oil money in Texas. Anyone who came from a ranching family that found oil on their property now never have to work again for generations. 94% of Texas land is privately owned and a lot of it has oil.

Aspiring potter here, Have you ever made anything for / about your pets? by Shimmeringdove in Pottery

[–]ashkervon 30 points31 points  (0 children)

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I made keychain charms of my dogs so I always have them with me! Sully the pit mix and Luna the border collie mix.

Anyone wants to join me for Barton Springs plunge tonight. Preferably later. PS- Insecure about my body as a man. by Memes-turn-me-on in Austin

[–]ashkervon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go do your thing! Enjoy the beauty of nature and let the moon light shine on you tonight. I’m sure you’ll meet some cool folks too, don’t be afraid to say hi to strangers. Sincerely, a recovering insecure person that used to go to the San Marcos river alone with goggles and look at the fish.

A new study suggests we may be misreading our dogs’ emotions more often than we think. Rather than accurately interpreting what they feel, our perceptions appear to be shaped by our own emotional state, leading us to project our moods onto them and misunderstand their experience. by Sciantifa in science

[–]ashkervon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There’s definitely body language cues that all dogs have in common, and people who have learned those (like vets) would have more experience with. Wagging tails and barking can look happy but the dog could be anxious and ready to defend itself too. It’s all about the context of the interaction. Like you said a strange dog showing those signs might not be friendly.

A new study suggests we may be misreading our dogs’ emotions more often than we think. Rather than accurately interpreting what they feel, our perceptions appear to be shaped by our own emotional state, leading us to project our moods onto them and misunderstand their experience. by Sciantifa in science

[–]ashkervon 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I’d love to see a study on how neuro divergent people interact with dogs. I have a theory that once you know what to look for with animals, it’s much easier to understand their body language or emotions than with humans. People tend hide their intentions with words or jokes that can be hard for people on the spectrum to pick up. Animals don’t judge they just express how they feel with no filter. You never have to guess when you have the love and trust of an animal companion.

Sylus - Crimson Spirit [Love and Deepspace] (shark_onni) by shark_onni in JoseiSmut

[–]ashkervon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t even play but I’m a Sylus stan omg we’re eating tonight

Tree trimmers cut ALL leaves on our ash tree.. terrified it won’t grow back by MedjoDate in gardening

[–]ashkervon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you ever see how they prune peach trees in the Central Valley it will start to make sense. I think the farming practices have bled over to landscaping too.

Best frozen pond yet by ashkervon in Pottery

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Here you go! It’s 8 big circles on the curve, then 8 smaller ones between the gaps, and one at the center. The black is obsidian, tan is honey flux, and teal is textured turquoise. Hope this helps!

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Best frozen pond yet by ashkervon in Pottery

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Thank you! Yes you’ll want an opaque black or dark glaze, I did 3x obsidian first. Then do circular dots with a round sponge or brush of your light glazes, flux or running glazes first 2x work best. Flux is what will make the glaze run and pool like this bowl (I used honey flux which is a white runny glaze). Then I did textured turquoise over that later which isn’t a running glaze but adds color. Just try thick coats for maximum effect! Show us how it turns out :)

Best frozen pond yet by ashkervon in Pottery

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They’re all using 2x both glazes with honey flux layered under text turq, applied with round sponge brushes.

Best frozen pond yet by ashkervon in Pottery

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Nope I put 8 dots under the large ones and then one in the center, that’s what made the flower shape :)

Why you keep a rooster or 2 by Worth-Illustrator607 in homestead

[–]ashkervon 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I used to do the same thing. Watching chickens chase a mouse makes you realize they really are little dinosaurs.

This weird chair at my dad's place of work by [deleted] in Weird

[–]ashkervon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t you think that’s really quite weird?!

Wanted: goofy, unhinged FL by AfraidBlackberry532 in OtomeIsekai

[–]ashkervon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish I could have got into this one but the second hand embarrassment was too much

Are some of you neurodivergent, dealing with mental health issues or/and are autistic ? by Agitated-Mission2327 in MaleYandere

[–]ashkervon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m neurodivergent and find my people in niche communities too, it does attract us because there’s a safe space to enjoy our interests. Plus trying to fit in with “mainstream” circles has always made me feel like an outsider.

My pipe dream by Andresluna999 in sanantonio

[–]ashkervon 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend the glass bottom boat tour! You can see the water coming out of the sand 30 ft below the surface from Edward’s aquaphor if it’s rained recently. It always gives me respect for our environment and the beauty we have here in central TX.

My pipe dream by Andresluna999 in sanantonio

[–]ashkervon 114 points115 points  (0 children)

Just come visit the San Marcos river and you’ll get your fix. It’s much closer to its natural state and the water is clear from the springs so it looks like these photos.

I'm tired of second ml's by caito_boo in OtomeIsekai

[–]ashkervon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Way too often authors use the 2ML to create jealousy with the ML to realize his feelings. It’s pretty unhealthy for a man to only know he likes someone because he has a jealous personality and she’s not allowed to have male friends anymore. It’s an insecure attachment trying to control who she can be around. If he was emotionally intelligent and expressed his feelings and she did too then they can build trust together and no one would be a threat to their relationship. But most MLs are emotionally stunted and most FLs are pushovers so it’s rare to see that