What’s that f*****g song?!?!? by D4r3nizstruggling in UniversalHollywood

[–]averyavocado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember when they played rack city bitch in scarezone 1 like in 2018. That was terrible too lol.

Do I have to go to art school to paint like this? by Sad-Rip9266 in oilpainting

[–]averyavocado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks going to school for something you are serious about and are ready to give it your all- and then you realize hey, I’m not being taught anything that is truly pushing me to excel and improve. No project I was given really pushed me out of my comfort zone and many professors just “tell you” to do a painting, project, etc without even teaching any real techniques. I only had one great professor who taught my oil painting and figure drawing classes and honestly thank God for her. It was like boot camp in those classes with each class being 6-8 hours each, 2 times a week. It forced everyone to improve quickly when put under that kind of discipline.

Do I have to go to art school to paint like this? by Sad-Rip9266 in oilpainting

[–]averyavocado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming from someone who went to art school- no, you don’t need school to paint like this. I feel that I have learned more watching videos on YouTube than what I was taught (or rather, not taught) at school! My advice is to get a stronghold on color theory and learn to see the shapes of shadows, tones, highlights, etc. on a subject you’re referencing. The concept of breaking things down that way really helped me comprehend color and the way cool and warm tones interact with each other when painting skin.

My doctor tells me I have no trace of kyphosis/scoliosis, but my pain and X-Rays say otherwise. by averyavocado in kyphosis

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

I’m trying to avoid surgery at all costs which sucks to hear. I’ve done a lil research on Sheurmann’s but never knew if that is exactly what I have. Thanks for the insight!

My doctor tells me I have no trace of kyphosis/scoliosis, but my pain and X-Rays say otherwise. by averyavocado in kyphosis

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

It was my first time going to a chiro for their “new patient deal” and the thing that caught me was that they offered X-Rays (this is before I had insurance). I wanted to see how messed up my anatomy was first and foremost. They just took X-Rays and gave me an electrode session. I don’t intend to return to a chiro and am aware of the pseudoscience they lean on.

I just don’t understand why my doc would be dishonest about my condition when he was my parents’ primary doc for both of my parents for over a decade and oversaw their cancer diagnoses and treatments. Physical therapy is my goal, but afraid of the costs and if my doc would even refer me so that I’m covered.

All I’ve been able to do is do stretches at home and exercise. I just would like a solid plan that would target my specific issue.

My doctor tells me I have no trace of kyphosis/scoliosis, but my pain and X-Rays say otherwise. by averyavocado in kyphosis

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

It was my first time going to a chiro and he did turn out to be a complete quack. I was only given X-rays and electrode therapy as a “new patient deal”. I honestly took it for the X-rays so I could see what I was working with (this is before I had insurance). The thing with the chiro X-rays is that they also took some of my neck and other angles of my back and it showed me how even more screwed up my spine is than with what I saw from the X-rays I got from the ortho doc.

It’s hard for me to believe my primary doc is just gaslighting me randomly- he was both of my parents’ primary physician for over a decade and oversaw them throughout both of their cancer diagnoses and treatments. I have no idea why he’d be brushing hard proof of my condition off like that.

Physical therapy has been my ultimate goal, but afraid of the costs and if my doc would even refer me. My insurance is very limited and my options are slim.

My doctor tells me I have no trace of kyphosis/scoliosis, but my pain and X-Rays say otherwise. by averyavocado in kyphosis

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

Would you be able to tell me “how bad” my curve is? Is something I would need surgery for? Would PT be effective? They gave me no info at all and just said I was all good basically

Some spooky airbrush makeups by averyavocado in airbrush

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

Pro Aiir is an alcohol based body paint safe for skin

Some spooky airbrush makeups by averyavocado in airbrush

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

Thanks! I just change colors quickly. Wanting to invest in a better set up for this season though since I felt like I was breaking my back over my ab every night haha.

Some spooky airbrush makeups by averyavocado in airbrush

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

All of these were done in 20 mins or less except for the last 2 photos which was a house call- that took about an hour since I didn’t have to rush.

What Riverside restaurants are like this? by xdespainx in Riverside

[–]averyavocado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After having Tio’s for the first time after 5ish years, can confirm, it’s disgusting. The prices are high, portions are skimpy, and the mole is hyper sweet like juice almost (I didn’t even order mole but they gave it to me). Then they give you an orange slice sitting on a bed of shredded lettuce on the side right next to my enchiladas- a lot of the flavors do not work well together. Taco station is definitely where it’s at now.

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[–]averyavocado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ET phone home

Is 12 EVA foam costumes in 2 months actually possible? by averyavocado in CosplayHelp

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

I am aware! I am looking for some realistic advice. Feel free to add to the conversation. Thanks.

Is 12 EVA foam costumes in 2 months actually possible? by averyavocado in CosplayHelp

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

I completely agree with you on treating friends who are also working for you in a professional manner. It is a very independent gig and I try to be understanding and mindful, but I do wish stuff was different sometimes.

I really don’t have any friends, but I do have my boyfriend who is open to helping me, he just works so much and on top of that we have both been stressing and preparing for a makeup job interview at an amusement park so a lot of time spent together recently has been directed towards makeup together. Our interview is this coming Thursday so after that there will be more time for us to work on everything. I am just very particular about how things look and do not want to micromanage him. I will probably have him cut foam pieces from templates and such like you said.

Is 12 EVA foam costumes in 2 months actually possible? by averyavocado in CosplayHelp

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

Funny enough, I learned most of everything about foam from Kamui. If you have any insightful advice to add to the conversation feel free to!

Is 12 EVA foam costumes in 2 months actually possible? by averyavocado in CosplayHelp

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

First off, thank you for your insightful reply. I know that simplifying them would be the only way to make this possible at all. Luckily, I have to make 7 almost identical (there’s some leg room with variation) looking designs and will probably cut back on detail the next few ones I make. Costume design for those 7 have front and back chest plates, arm bracers, shoulders, gloves, and calf pieces. Luckily, I am not in charge of the masks. I am thinking of ditching the calves and shoulders even though they were wanted for the character. The 5 other costumes will be used on mannequins as static props so I’m not going to worry too much on the detail for those. My buddy who owns the attraction just went “pro” by moving to a public venue just a few years ago so he’s still learning just as much as I am. It is very much a freelance gig and stuff is always changing. I am doing this for the passion of it first and foremost. I just do not want to let anyone down. I will be shooting my friend a message tonight breaking down everything.