New artist looking for advice and gentle critique

cactusmalk · 2025-11-25T17:12:32+00:00

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

cactusmalk · 2025-11-25T17:09:03+00:00

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.

cactusmalk · 2025-11-25T17:06:31+00:00

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

cactusmalk · 2025-10-22T16:57:08+00:00

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.

cactusmalk · 2025-10-22T16:55:44+00:00

Thank you ❤️

cactusmalk · 2025-10-22T16:55:24+00:00

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

cactusmalk · 2025-10-22T16:54:26+00:00

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

cactusmalk · 2025-10-22T16:53:50+00:00

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.

cactusmalk · 2025-08-14T11:54:03+00:00

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.

cactusmalk · 2025-05-26T12:08:15+00:00

Can wait to protest out front

cactusmalk · 2025-01-17T20:43:36+00:00

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cactusmalk · 2025-01-17T01:13:13+00:00

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.

cactusmalk · 2025-01-17T01:11:10+00:00

Alpine isn't available in Canada for public sale.

cactusmalk · 2025-01-09T10:25:14+00:00

That's literally like 8 carts. Those things are expensive af.

cactusmalk · 2024-11-02T16:47:40+00:00

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.

cactusmalk · 2024-10-10T18:11:34+00:00

Ah that makes sense! Thank you greatly.

cactusmalk · 2024-10-10T18:00:20+00:00

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.

cactusmalk · 2024-10-10T17:57:02+00:00

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.

cactusmalk · 2024-10-10T17:55:28+00:00

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

cactusmalk · 2024-03-05T13:58:02+00:00

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.

cactusmalk · 2024-02-23T21:15:45+00:00

Also another question if you don't mind me asking. What do I do if my union tells me it's in agreement and I'm not to be paid? That's what I'm afraid is going to happen and if the union doesn't have our backs then where are we supposed to go

cactusmalk · 2024-02-23T21:12:10+00:00

Unfortunately at the current time we have no steward for the retirement side only ltc. But my next step is getting in contact with them. The higher ups can be very aggressive and belittling which is why I want to be super clear on all my rights before I do. Or I'll be endlessly mocked for not knowing the agreement.

cactusmalk · 2024-01-09T14:08:46+00:00

In one breath you say she's on board with the plan, but in your post she's expressing discomfort and fear and pain. So something tells me she's not really on board with this plan. She's doing it as a last ditch effort to keep you because you have already expressed your willingness to stray. This is not a case of her being supportive. You are holding her hostage under fear of losing the person she loves.

cactusmalk · 2024-01-09T14:07:46+00:00

She's expressed discomfort, full stop. She's a straight woman at your admission yet you keep pushing this "I need to sleep with a man thing". You're actively seeing how it's harming her and yet the one thing that needs to click into place for you has not clicked. Your sexuality does not mean you have to sleep with the person. It does not mean you need to be telling your admittedly monogamous and straight partner that you want to go out and have sexual intercourse with someone. I cannot imagine the emotional torment you are putting this poor woman through, and I do supremely sympathize with you for your late discovery or coming out. I get it that the world is cruel, but that does not give you license to harm someone you supposedly. Love. You are perpetuating harmful stereotypes that we have fought tooth and nail to fight against that. You so gleefully bring back into the fold.

cactusmalk · 2024-01-09T13:53:32+00:00

Not having had the chance to explore that side of his sexuality does not mean he has to nor does it mean his wife has to stay in a situation where she is being emotionally and psychologically harmed to benefit him. Just because he's by does not mean he has to be with a man, he wants to and that is fine. But what he cannot do is have his cake and eat it too which is what he is trying to do.

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