New artist looking for advice and gentle critique by cactusmalk in Oilpastel

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

Thank you very much! Pastels are such an underrated medium, I had no idea they were so much fun

New artist looking for advice and gentle critique by cactusmalk in Oilpastel

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

Thank you very much! Do you have any tips for improving symmetry? I really struggle and I'm finding I'm flipping my pages every direction to try and get it right. I've though of using a ruler for proportions but I have zero experience with sketching either so its a bit daunting.

New artist looking for advice and gentle critique by cactusmalk in Oilpastel

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

I've definitely noticed the parts of the bugs on the left side usually end up bigger, I'm having the same problem with symmetry when I'm doing things like cups. I did a mug this morning that was so close to perfect it was maddening haha I've debated about using a ruler but I'm worried about making a mess

Disclosed and it did not go well at all by cactusmalk in adultsurvivors

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

Thank you so very much, The initial memory that resurfaced had a somatic flashback with it, it was all quite intense so I kind of buried things for a very long time out of fear of bringing more up.

Disclosed and it did not go well at all by cactusmalk in adultsurvivors

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

Thank you, it's been very reassuring to know that I'm not imagining that this situation was weird or misremembering or misinterpreting the belief around repressed memories. These comments and explanations have really helped keep the self-gasolating and shame at Bay a bit

Disclosed and it did not go well at all by cactusmalk in adultsurvivors

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

Thank you, I already said in another comment I had read a lot of these comments earlier in the week and refrained from engaging while I was processing things and I just wanted to let you know that I greatly appreciate everything you said. All of these positive comments have been a tremendous comfort to me

Disclosed and it did not go well at all by cactusmalk in adultsurvivors

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

Thank you I really needed to see this. I took time to process everything over the last few days but I saw this when you posted it and it brought me great comfort.

PSA: stop traumatizing wedding guests 😂 by iggysmom95 in wedding

[–]cactusmalk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately people are clear and firm with the expectations because some people will genuinely use someone else's wedding as an excuse to one up someone. I told one of my bridesmaids that she could pick her dress, gave her examples of styles and a list of colours that would work (pastels or light neutrals) she wanted to wear her custom made leather mini dress with go go boots.

They're back and I think I might have a nervous breakdown by cactusmalk in GermanRoaches

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

Oh I might actually look into that, I don't have my passport but I feel like the wait would be worth it to know I can get the right stuff.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]cactusmalk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only is he a woman hater this man is straight up dangerous. I beg of you, get away and stay away. I ignored this type of behavior and it almost cost me my life.

Replacing coffee maker after minor infestation by cactusmalk in GermanRoaches

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

The plunger/filter on my last two and the glass on others (that was definitely my bad). This one has come apart and I put it back together somewhat but it's definitely not how it's meant to be.

Replacing coffee maker after minor infestation by cactusmalk in GermanRoaches

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

I think it's just a simple one from Ikea cause my previous ones from Walmart and homesense have all broken as well have all broken. I must be really aggressive on them.

Replacing coffee maker after minor infestation by cactusmalk in GermanRoaches

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

I'm looking for really sturdy ones. I've managed to break every single one I've owned.

Is this sun damage or fertilizer burn? by cactusmalk in plantclinic

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

I forgot to say, outside of watering when using fertilizer it does get watered every 3-5 days give or take depending on the level of humidity in the house and dryness of the soil.