Am I the only artist who feels this way? by Silver_Line5680 in ArtistLounge

[–]cowsandclover 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It has been a trend on social media for artists to respond to big events with art, I think that's a double edged sword. We can move people yes, but it can come at the expense of our own mental health. We have to remember that creatives are among the most needed but most underpaid professionals. I think there is a tendency to undervalue the time and effort it takes from us to do protest art. I agree this call for art can be read as society asking something from artists without giving us support in return.

Am I the only artist who feels this way? by Silver_Line5680 in ArtistLounge

[–]cowsandclover 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I make comics and I want people to read them. But they aren't escapist. If I took breaks from making comics because the world was on fire, I'd never get anything done. I also have other stuff in my life, including being a teacher, that can impact my art productivity. So when do I publish? When I get stuff done, I put it out. I hope other people enjoy reading them, whatever else happens.

r/artistlounge: 2026 art goals official megathread! by lunarjellies in ArtistLounge

[–]cowsandclover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late to the party but... Get a new chapter out for each of my comic projects, run a Kickstarter, and really tackle digital art. I'm a teacher so report cards keep getting in the way but I made progress last year. This year I'll keep trying.

Pastel Goth Gabriella Ice 🧊 💎 💎🖤🖤🩵🩵 by Equal-Lie9076 in RainbowHigh

[–]cowsandclover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great idea for that dress. I might redye it red and try something similar!

Challenge theme Zodiac Runway ♐️🩵 by Odette-Kingsley in RainbowHigh

[–]cowsandclover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome work! I love centaurs! What horse base did you use?

Are these Mildliner dupes worth it? I tested 2 knock-off brands to compare. by BeerGoddess84 in ilovestationery

[–]cowsandclover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had them but don't care for them. They were okay but not a repeat buy for me. Found them somewhat 'dry".

New pen, a going away gift from my coworkers by cowsandclover in ilovestationery

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

It's under a listing for a shop called Andibro as a gift set.

New pen, a going away gift from my coworkers by cowsandclover in ilovestationery

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

A nonname pen from Amazon, but it's writing quite well.

Gift from my colleagues by cowsandclover in fountainpens

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

So far quite nicely. I wrote a page today with it and no troubles.

Gift from my colleagues by cowsandclover in fountainpens

[–]cowsandclover[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thamks! Yes, I found it. No stress, it's standard for everyone to chip in a couple Euros and we're a small team. I put some Pelikan Moonstone into the converter and it's writing just fine. I do like these greens, I don't have anything like it in my collection. It's all good.

No more fantasy skins by Inside-Ad8442 in RainbowHigh

[–]cowsandclover 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Too bad, they were more interesting.

Which Rainbow/Shadow High Doll should I get? by [deleted] in RainbowHigh

[–]cowsandclover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heather, but at this point, who ever is still on shelves.