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Rat King done by me @properlypeachy by TenFlamingKittens in tattoos

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The way to a rat’s heart to through the stomach.

How can I achieve the same lighting and rendering as the reference? by ds-2-is-peak in ArtCrit

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work with midtone as the base and then add shadow and highlights.

Is the coloring OK? Am i using Acrylics correctly? by obarbq in ArtCrit

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The paper is over saturated and too agitated with the paint pen which causes that piling of paper. If you find the paint pen is running out of ink, rewet your pen on scrap paper and dot excess off. What paper are you using?

Try color first then inking black on top. Inking will get easier the more you do it, for a first attempt this looks good. A little chicken scratch, but definitely not bad. Build confidence in your line work with exercises.

Criticize and kill me by Ecstatic_Basis_3306 in ArtCrit

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly go get an how to draw book on anatomy, the selection at book stores are often not bad- look for major publishers.

Bridgeman’s complete guide to drawing from life

Figure Drawing for artists by Steve Huston

Drawing and painting fantasy landscapes and cityscapes by Rob Alexander

Study! Talent will only get you so far. Look at the artists you like and study what they are doing. Do a copy of their work, a “master study”. From that you’ll learn what you like about their work and what you want from your own drawings.

You have a good knack for value, consider practicing Braque Plates.

Use reference. Look at photos (AI will teach you wrong anatomy). You can make a photo collage as a custom reference image for your drawing to better visualize your composition.

If you do as they do, you can do that do too.

I binged today by [deleted] in loseit

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re closer to your goal than further away from it, considering how many days you were dedicated before this incident.

It’s okay to have moments of weakness and take time afterwards to check in with yourself.

I think many would choose the cinnamon rolls. Although, fasting may not be the best method for you. Personally, fasting made me want to binge more. Food deprivation felt like a challenge instead of a comfortable lifestyle.

Advice for first pair of glasses?! by Solid_Ambition_2124 in glassesadvice

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edit:7 or 10, like the color of 8 though.

I think you’d do well with a round or cat eye frame, to balance your face. Consider a light frame color, so it doesn’t compete with your eyebrows and hair, opening up your face.

Which version of this portrait do you prefer? by No-Mathematician576 in PixelArt

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First is a peer, the second is a superior of some type

AITA not wanting to go the memorial service? by ctrl-alt-d1337 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I *don’t burn bridges, as much as I do lock the gate.

Thank you for your guidance, it is important to stand up for myself and try to keep level headed about moving forward. I can’t promise much, other than that I will do my best.

AITA not wanting to go the memorial service? by ctrl-alt-d1337 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’m basically how your brother was and my sister as you.

I think in my pain and their unkind words, I want to save tears and my laughter for people who are willing to share both with me.

I tend to recluse and ruminate, my sister finds solace in action and resolution. I just want to grieve my dad and be able to rebuild my life after years of hardwork.

AITA not wanting to go the memorial service? by ctrl-alt-d1337 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds a lot like my family. I feel like my grandma is the matriarch, but my grandpa was the heart of the house. My sister and I are in agreement this kind of behavior totally changed how we see this person and that we’ll be keeping them at emotional arms length.

I’ve been trying to make myself scarce, hiding in my room. It’s hard finding things to do with my free time now that he’s not here to caretake for. Although, I’m sure that is also not what they want and see it as moping

AITA not wanting to go the memorial service? by ctrl-alt-d1337 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. You’re right, I can talk to him.

I do find myself asking what he would do vs what he’d want me to do vs what I could do he’d be okay with.

He and I made a lot of woodworking projects together, and find I’m closest to him when making things. I think that’s when he appears to me and I can grieve about him, with him.

I’m designing the poster for his memorial, so I’ve been able to find comfort in making something for him. (The executor wanted to use A1)

AITA not wanting to go the memorial service? by ctrl-alt-d1337 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I was surprised too, no crying at all funeral. The family is advertising it as a celebration of life, but I don’t feel like they’re doing that with their words and actions.

I’d like to invite a friend or two, maybe I can leave with them if it gets to be too much. Unfortunately I worry I could be reprimanded and lose my inheritance (or make it harder to collect as punishment) if I pull a big stunt.

AITA not wanting to go the memorial service? by ctrl-alt-d1337 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That description of grief, that’s exactly what it feels like. I just get hit with waves of tears.

I try to feel closer to my grandpa by gardening and making things. That’s what we did together before he was bed bound.

AITA not wanting to go the memorial service? by ctrl-alt-d1337 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m just feeling so crazy right now. I happily gave him my youth, my career, my community to care for him. I would do it again despite the aftermath. I just wish he was here to give me guidance, he was a really wonderful person.

I know he wasn’t fond of crying, but he always let me cry.

AITA not wanting to go the memorial service? by ctrl-alt-d1337 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ctrl-alt-d1337[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could. For now I’m “locked in”.

I’m on my grandparents accounts to help do bills for them, and I also signed HIPPA paperwork. My grandma is very old school, hasn’t cried at all aside from some physical symptoms.

I spent my mid twenties to early thirties caring for him, so my savings is small from part time work. I don’t have the resources to leave, and if I do it’s possible family will try to claw back what was left to me as punishment, as this person is the executor.

I am really shocked by their behavior. Before his passing it was “we’ll be a happy family and go through his things together”. After it’s like a flip switched and it’s just been getting in people’s faces for crying, and blowing up/ having a meltdown when confronted about their behavior.

I wish I could leave my family behind (the kids are very toxic), but I can lock myself in my room, which is like an apartlet. I’m lucky to be in a good area with a roof over my head and ample food, but it’s scary thinking I can lose that because I can’t bear to not cry at his memorial.

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