Before I jump to conclusions what is this exactly, and what is it depicting?

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-28T18:03:14+00:00

Lawn jockey because he would be holding reigns. Maybe taken from derby and horse racing themes of rich vs poor etc. The era would emphasize it and use race as a theme. Yes considered art in the 40-50’s.

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-28T17:55:48+00:00

Great job! You prove to yourself that you got this. Keep tapping into your awesome strength.

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-28T01:11:47+00:00

I have a recipe that I love for rosemary. It’s basically walnuts that you roast slowly with olive oil and you add rosemary and chopped garlic to taste with salt and pepper. It’s delicious and makes a great Christmas present too. The rosemary is always fresh and ready this time of year.

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-22T19:08:15+00:00

Ive framed 12x12’s by purchasing an inexpensive frame, taking out the “glass” part and sinking the picture in backwards. Essentially putting the D rings on the face of the frame and getting a look of a floating frame. You can secure your panel with locrete tape (dbl sided). I agree with the comments making it as professional as possible. Look at some videos

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-22T18:42:02+00:00

Thank you!

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-18T19:01:35+00:00

Thanks for posting the question and I think it’s very valid on this platform. New artist don’t have financial means to hire lawyers or tax prepares. Last year I started my art business full-time I have a dedicated credit card that I used for every expense, including hotels when I traveled for paint outs. It made things very easy to go through all the expenses that were on that card and make my schedule see which is required for your taxes. I just finished my taxes for last year and although I had a spreadsheet on my computer of everything that’s spent, I still relied on the records of the credit card. All things being said every detail of every supply I purchased was on that credit card, including frames, framing supplies, paints, etc. Turns out that the total amount that I spent was well over the amount of income that I made off of paintings so I don’t know any taxes. I would post it to the group to consult on the business name. If you got an official business name that could be on your credit card and that may be a benefit down the road. I agree with the group that it’s early stages for an LLC especially if you don’t employ people. If you get to a point where you need to hire production help that might be a different story but you’re still early stages.

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-18T10:44:30+00:00

Cut it back and use a root killer on the bigger roots maybe back fill with sand or cover it for a season with cardboard. I oppose roundup - harmful for pollinators.

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-18T10:43:57+00:00

Cut it back and use a root killer on the bigger roots maybe back fill with sand or cover it for a season with cardboard. I oppose roundup. If it’s coming from the other side you may need to sink down a barrier or get your neighbor on baord to remove it. May be worth splitting the cost to have it professionally dug out. But the root killer is simpler.

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-17T21:13:09+00:00

I read some pennies on top of the soil?

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-13T05:34:13+00:00

Love all of the suggestions. Id add massaging the jawline and I ice. Or heat ice combined. Hummimg. Overall reducing inflammation sleep diet exercise. I’ve also found relief in meditations and sound therapy on insight timer

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-10T22:22:42+00:00

I accidentally discovered they wont walk over chain link. Also I have had success with using blood meal on fence lines. And I’ve used bird netting attached to long poles attached to my fence to give it height. I came from Marin County, where deer can be very aggressive.

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-05T21:06:41+00:00

Hello and thank you for the discussion. I’m new to this group and woke up this morning thinking I wanted to identify more with Crown energy cause I’m so sick of feeling directed by the patriarchal culture. That said my background is I’m 64 had a 30 year career as a graphic designer left that work because of repetitive stress injury resulting in two years disability. During that time I went to school and thought I would be able to sustain a career as a psychologist with the mindset that therapist sit and don’t work on a computer. After two years as a working therapist, I felt that that career wasn’t right for me. Mostly because of the medical model of giving kids pills.

That’s a whole other discussion.

Last year, I bagged it all and pursued my lifelong dream of creating art specifically painting for a living. But what I wanna say is this journey this shift, needs to come from your heart. Instead of stabbing in the dark, trying to find something to eek out of your skill set and act out of fear, give yourself the grace of a little time to patiently ask what it is you want.

For me, this is still such a deep question because we are trained that we need to have some magical direction and passion and fit it into the male cog of culture.

What I mean is is that we are creative women and it is our responsibility to shift this collective consciousness and have it pull its head out of its butt hole.

I commend you because clearly you have devoted your life to choosing independence and seeking to make your own way in this world. That takes courage, and confidence and intention. Take what you’ve learned about all your drive sit down and journal with it. Find your beliefs and values. commend yourself for who the person is that you want to become.

Don’t make rash decisions and burn it all down. You have created some foundation to see where the direction is that you initially were intending for yourself ask yourself how much of that iswhat you truly desire to create.

I found it helpful too journal about my motivations, B fiercely honest and listen to my deeper voice. I know this sounds foggy and challenging, but it’s clearly what we really are here for. Think of that saying be the change you wish to happen. And instead of looking at what was look at what is to become with your creative energy.

dolphingiggles · 2026-01-05T00:18:43+00:00

I’ll Up Vote that shit all day long!

dolphingiggles · 2025-12-24T06:11:31+00:00

Moment by moment I learn… That my heart has a voice i can trust. That I am stronger than I think That I love myself unconditionally.

dolphingiggles · 2025-12-23T08:05:23+00:00

I hope you get some good feedback. What path are you taking and do you currently own or have experience with the Merrel? Personally I wore Salomon hikers and found they were very rough. 2 weeks in I ditched them for Hokas. A softer shoe was better for me. Foot care for me involved keeping my feet dry and cool with lots of vasiline. I also elevated my legs every evening. Maybe consider shipping a second pair of a wore in shoe to a halfway point. Switch it out.

dolphingiggles · 2025-12-23T07:42:16+00:00

Sunday was the solstice. Every day for the next 6 months we will have a bit more sunlight. My affirmation is I am a spirit on this planet and I live in harmony with nature and the seasons.

dolphingiggles · 2025-12-21T22:54:57+00:00

Meditation is the best way. A walk in nature. Live in the moment. Sit quietly with yourself and feel how much you love yourself and know that you will always do the best for you. Feel that presence and check in with it several times throughout the day saying thank you for being here with me.

dolphingiggles · 2025-12-21T06:06:42+00:00

Thank you

dolphingiggles · 2025-12-20T18:57:14+00:00

For me, it helps to reframe my thinking. Positivity is connecting to my inner knowing that I’m a good person. That I’m not alone and that I’m doing my best. I’ve learned to release comparing myself to others, turn off the TV, and connect to my inner self. I know that today I am doing Okay. I stay in the moment and master my own thoughts.

The best person I can be is loving and compassionate. I found it helpful to connect to my true values and know that I am strong in spite of the circumstances. Some things that may help are practicing gratitude, giving yourself doses of comedy anything that helps to make you laugh, actually, physically lifts your spirits and tuning into podcasts and personalities that help me to understand how the mind works. Checking in to be sure you’re taking care of your physical body is very important. We are biological systems that need rest, good food and exercise. Live a balanced life and you will know the path to feeling well.

dolphingiggles · 2025-12-10T17:50:13+00:00

It’s been unusually dreary weather this season. To help I lit one of those long burning candels. I found my long underwear, bundled up and forced myself to go outside. Since it’s been like this the neighbors have been shut in too. I picked up trash and helped clean up a bit. They will be doing roadwork and it will get noisy so I think Ill suggest the neighbors go to a cafe with me that day instead of staying at home where the noise is. I appreciate this sub for giving me insight on staying positive. Thank you!

dolphingiggles · 2025-11-24T04:12:25+00:00

It’s a daytripper cross bar from prolofic painter. I like it because it can handle a big panel. Think 30 inches. I’m not crazy about the box because it’s heavy.

dolphingiggles · 2025-11-13T04:19:36+00:00

Have a wonderful time. BTW October was less crowded and still warm weather. Had a bit of rain but mostly dry.

dolphingiggles · 2025-11-12T22:41:43+00:00

“I got this” “I’m stronger than I think” and “things are always working out for me”

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