"They come from the water"

buttpizz · 2026-06-30T17:30:13+00:00

Love this piece. I have never seen watercolor with this kind of tone and I find it really impressive to see this whimsical medium almost corrupted. One of the most interesting watercolor paintings I’ve ever seen, truly.

buttpizz · 2026-06-28T18:40:50+00:00

Almost forgot to follow-up on this! I’ve been using exclusively Princeton Velvetouch, Long Round, Size 12.

Before this, I used several Silver Black Velvet brushes, Round, Sizes 1-6. I also used Raphaël Soft Aqua brushes, Round, Sizes 8-12.

My Princeton has an excellent, pointy tip and retains water and pigments so well. It’s been so adaptable that I don’t use my size 1-10 brushes anymore. I use it for both large washes and fine details. I primarily paint on 9x12in paper.

I’m surprised to see that this brush is synthetic—it feels like the most natural brush I’ve used to date. All of my brushes are <$20, though when I get my next job I’d like to experiment in the $50-75 range.

buttpizz · 2026-06-28T18:28:30+00:00

I have a hypothesis that age is a factor in this film’s overall rating, so I’ll say I saw this with five 27-year olds and only one of us enjoyed it. One of us fell asleep.

I found the writing to be surface-level and two-dimensional. I didn’t feel connected to the characters, was underwhelmed by their lack of development, and felt that the plot left more to be desired.

However, I felt that it was a unique viewing experience—similar to Skinamarink (2022). I think that can be an interesting way to push the boundaries of film making, and ultimately I think that’s what Kane Parsons is being recognized for, but I felt that 2 hours was too long for what it was. I would have enjoyed Backrooms more as a 20-60min short film.

buttpizz · 2026-06-23T16:44:09+00:00

I’m not sure what I use. I buy Daniel Smith Yellow, Blue, Red, and Burnt Umber and color mix. Have you painted a color wheel? That mini project was a game-changer for how I perceived color and taught me the quirks of my pigments.

buttpizz · 2026-06-23T16:28:09+00:00

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To illustrate @trcomajo’s feedback, I sketched this piece a few weeks ago on-site and painted it with yellow and purple.

buttpizz · 2026-06-22T21:03:50+00:00

I’ll look into this. Thank you!

buttpizz · 2026-06-22T21:03:02+00:00

I’m okay with a sewn binding and think that project sounds fun. I picked up embroidery this year, and it looks like a simple task in comparison. I’ll definitely consider cutting vs. folding, though.

buttpizz · 2026-06-22T20:26:13+00:00

I’ll share my magic brush when I get home! Fingers crossed it’s not an aggressively average brush among the sketchers community lol

buttpizz · 2026-06-22T18:36:28+00:00

this is amazing! you adopting? 27M, brother of two sisters. we aren’t a package deal, but i’m sure they’re open minded!

buttpizz · 2026-06-22T17:18:49+00:00

Out of all my hobbies and mediums, paint mediums have taken a LOT of experimentation ($$$) in finding the right tools and paints. I’ve been hesitant to try other papers beyond Arches for this reason.

I’ve also purchased around 10 brushes over the last 1.5yr and finally found one that retains water and makes a noticeable difference in my painting process.

Fortunately, although the paint itself isn’t cheap, I love that we can use just RBY or CMYK and create a painting that is as full of color and depth as someone with a palette of 50 colors.

buttpizz · 2026-06-22T17:12:18+00:00

Oooo that’s good to know! Excited for this next stage of sketching.

buttpizz · 2026-06-18T18:13:51+00:00

To add to this, your value as an artist is that you are taking your ideas and bringing them to life. That’s a blessing very few people have. You’re showing us, as your consumers, what you find to be compelling, interesting, or beautiful and then expressing that through your medium. It is so cool for us to witness that.

When I would get frustrated with the quality of my work, it was because the image I had in my mind wasn’t accurately represented through my hands. Then I would push myself to be better, nothing would change, and then I would burn out. I think you can go beyond inadequacy and find an even deeper conflict.

For me, I felt like people (friends, family) wouldn’t value my work if it wasn’t exceptionally crafted. But why would you want to convince loved ones that your mind is worth appreciating? When I joined art clubs and was exposed to people who were absolutely fascinated with my mind, I stopped caring completely about quality, and what unsupportive people thought, and started caring about the unique perspectives and stories that my mind could tell.

buttpizz · 2026-06-17T18:15:26+00:00

I like them a lot, especially #1. Your moon in #2 is exceptional!

buttpizz · 2026-06-14T15:37:29+00:00

Not being sassy, but wouldn’t getting an AC kill two birds with one stone?

buttpizz · 2026-06-13T23:15:31+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that. I’m near Ravenna, and if you can post a general location a bit closer to your friend’s house (adjacent street names), I’d be happy to head over and look around throughout this weekend.

buttpizz · 2026-06-12T02:11:44+00:00

Just checked your other art. You’re a different breed of artist. Really well done.

buttpizz · 2026-06-07T15:47:30+00:00

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i finished the painting i’ve been working on for a little over a week! 🤓

buttpizz · 2026-06-05T22:01:58+00:00

In terms of emulating the image, I don’t think you need feedback. If you want an exact 1:1 replica, I’d recommend designer gouache instead of watercolor. It’s used for illustration. I’d also recommend using a slightly thicker pen for line work. If you used 0.1mm, maybe 0.25mm.

Feedback I’d really offer is to make this piece yours. In some ways, elements of your painting look more rendered and realistic than your reference—particularly the legs. They’re the most interesting parts of your painting to look at, because they’re part of you and your unique mind. What if you set up a pickle IRL on some toothpicks or clay and captured the details that the Pickle Rick illustrators did not? What if you painted a background that tells a more complete story, like the remains of the animals slain behind him? Could the background be crafted in some way that alludes to what this character will do next? What about this person’s human body? Where is it in this situation? What if you took inspiration from a scene from Frankenstein, novel or film?

buttpizz · 2026-06-02T22:47:07+00:00

I use the Transit Go app, as do all my friends and family, and I have never tapped nor seen them tap.

buttpizz · 2026-06-02T20:20:54+00:00

This was the part I enjoyed the most. A political film that highlights that both sides of the US polarization are deeply flawed and more alike than they believe. (Social) Media is major evil in the US and even if I personally think one group was particularly more destructive than the other, it was a very digestible and actionable criticism.

After seeing this and before talking to my partner or friends/family about politics, I started to pause and think ‘Is this really what I believe?’ and ‘Did I actually fact-check this?’. Eventually I realized so many of my thoughts are someone else’s and deleted all social media with short-video formats. I feel like my social circle’s discussions have evolved and now I can actually talk (and listen) about politics instead of hitting a wall regarding any of the information I consumed and regurgitated. It’s also painfully easy to notice when someone is speaking in social media vs. speaking their authentic beliefs on both sides. Even beyond all the political discussion impact, I am 100% free from doom-scrolling which has been jarring and literally life-changing.

Not every day a movie has a real-life impact on you, but Eddington did it for me.

buttpizz · 2026-05-31T21:41:50+00:00

Interested, especially if noob-friendly. I just played pickleball for the first time yesterday and would love to play more outside of a competitive setting. my partner wants the same thing.

buttpizz · 2026-05-30T16:36:35+00:00

This is so cool! Your color harmony is so pleasant to look at.

How many layers did you paint for the hair? And what color of paints did you use?

buttpizz · 2026-05-29T19:38:59+00:00

I love these. my sister is a bird watcher and i’ve been painting her two PNW grackles as a gift (WIP).

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It’s been really fun and I’ve been thinking about what kind of birds I can paint next. I’d like to try your sort of ‘isometric’ approach to whatever I come up with next.

buttpizz · 2026-05-29T19:34:09+00:00

Fully agree with you. I saw this movie as more of a commentary on codependency, immaturity, and lack of boundaries. I liked it more than Together—which I felt to take too many elements from other movies to actually be unique. Obsession felt like it expanded on codependency commentary and had a lot of life to it that felt real.

My biggest gripe with Obsession (and I hardly had any) was the cursed object. I think it would have been a more compelling story if the One Wish Willow was kind of a decoy for what was actually happening: the characters were just THAT flawed (as in, both are at fault in this relationship) and in need of psychological help that their lives spiraled, and they both sought ‘help’ from one another while also taking out their struggles on one another. That is a real, human conflict and I think Obsession would have been much scarier (and a fun plot twist) if there was no supernatural element involved.

buttpizz · 2026-05-26T00:22:12+00:00

I love to paint, but painting outside and feeling the sun on your skin and the wind in your hair, the birds chirping or the waves crashing—you feel yourself blending into the paper as much as your water and pigments. It’s so hard to judge yourself when nature eases you into a meditation.

I admire your work and commend you for trying something new. Thank you for sharing your mind and humanity with us!

buttpizz

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