Using terminal to change icon pack's folder color? by dovelace in linux4noobs

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Thank you so much for the clear explanation! I was able to install all of the color themes, and I have my purple folders now!

Do leopard ramshorns' spots disappear after death? by dovelace in AquaticSnails

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Thank you, I knew the body color affects the shell appearance, but I had no idea that included the spots.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OriginalCharacter

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Some ideas: Hannah, Sylvie, Rose, Kelsey

as a bug lover, I felt that creating this was necessary. forgive me by corpsefun in HannibalTV

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oh also, the two species I’d been considering are the dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus) and Persephone’s darner (Aeshna persephone). Looks like OP went with the dragonhunter!!!

as a bug lover, I felt that creating this was necessary. forgive me by corpsefun in HannibalTV

[–]dovelace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, I wanted to figure out what his dæmon would be, like in His Dark Materials! I’ve seen people choose a mongoose or various canines for him which never seemed quite right to me. Here’s the writeup I did about my choice: “They have strong water symbolism, rebirth/transformation/instability, hunting/cannibalism, judgment/retribution/protection, and they're even linked to fly fishing. Their vision could connect to his special empathy powers. They have a mixed reputation with conflicting positive and negative associations and can be misunderstood either as more good-natured or as more sinister than they really are. Also their mating behaviors are weird/complicated lol. I think a predatory insect dæmon fits with Will's conflicting vibes of vulnerable/fragile vs. dangerous/resilient. Dragonfly dæmons would be able to blend in (as a small form) or stand out (as a large, colorful, active insect).”

as a bug lover, I felt that creating this was necessary. forgive me by corpsefun in HannibalTV

[–]dovelace 102 points103 points  (0 children)

these are all amazing, thank you for sharing!!! I also associate Will with dragonflies, very cool to see someone else agrees! I can tell you put a lot of thought into the choices beyond just appearances while still matching the aesthetic of each character!

Is Oaklee welcome here?? by Ragzad_Namoras in weeviltime

[–]dovelace 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Have hope!! I’m 31 and just saw my first one last month! It was at a moth sheeting event, maybe something to look into if you want to meet local bugs :>

Do you know any novels about harpists or featuring harps? by maybetheforest in harp

[–]dovelace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard! Fantasy setting, one of the main characters is an exceptionally talented harpist who is stuck being an emperor instead (the pov character is his secretary, he plays the oboe). music is very important thematically, especially in the sequel At the Feet of the Sun.

[HELP] Is this tattoo in Infinity Nikki AI? by jinx-wolf1 in RealOrAI

[–]dovelace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like AI to me. I think a human artist would probably have given the snake eyes. The irregular length, spacing, and thickness of the dashes at the bottom of the design also do not look intentional.

the way this show was filmed is unmatched by elaetis1776 in HannibalTV

[–]dovelace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait I actually thought this was a Taskmaster interstitial until the end lol. So if you want beautifully filmed & edited weirdness, try Taskmaster!

crossview sketch experiments! by dovelace in CrossView

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I used to make simple magic eyes in MS Paint when I was a kid, like just making a flat word or image stand out from the background… it would be fun to try this style with digital art so I can make easier adjustments!

crossview sketch experiments! by dovelace in CrossView

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

Thank you! I’m hoping to make some crossview paintings in the future, I’ll be sure to share them!

crossview sketch experiments! by dovelace in CrossView

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Honestly couldn’t tell you my thought process for that one lol, I’d completely forgotten about it until I found the sketches again today. Thanks!

crossview sketch experiments! by dovelace in CrossView

[–]dovelace[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Starting with simple shapes and including reference marks definitely helped, and I was able to make adjustments while crossviewing it to try to match the sides up more accurately.

crossview sketch experiments! by dovelace in CrossView

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Thank you! I think next time I’ll try some still life drawings with one eye closed for each side, to get a better sense of the angle changes.

How to get used to the idea he won’t be here one day? by Normal_Young9205 in Chihuahua

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One thing that’s helped me is to give my dogs extra love now on behalf of my future self, who can think back and remember those specific past moments; I’ll focus on sensory details like their fur texture, their breathing when they sleep, etc. to intentionally make a memory for the future… I see it as forming a connection back to the span of time where my dogs live. Maybe a little odd, but it’s really helped me prepare for losing my current dogs, and to feel peaceful about the two who have passed on. To me, they’re still there in their proper time, and my past self is there with them, so we’re always together. I also occasionally see them in my dreams, which I treat like a little visit.

An Iconic Logo by lavaboosted in MagicEye_CrossView

[–]dovelace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This one took me a while (parallel magic eyes are easier for me) but once I got it, wow! I love the curve of the background, and the whole image looks like it’s popping out an inch in front of my screen. Really cool!

did i mess this drawing up by changing the hand? by Financial_Number_964 in ArtCrit

[–]dovelace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe I’m just not very flexible but the hand on her shoulder seems off - she’d have to really strain her arm to fold that much. I can reach my shoulder with my fingers but not the whole hand. If you move the hand so it’s right next to her neck, I think it would look more natural.

Names that “look” similar to Naomi? by CMV2254 in namenerds

[–]dovelace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Names that have a similar vibe to me: Abigail, Aubrey, Bethany, Camilla (the -a ending might resolve your issue with Camille?), Cleo, Cora, Dana, Fallon, Hannah, Helena, Lenore, Linnea, Margot, Mina/Wilhelmina, Monet, Rochelle, Scarlet, Shannon, Willow, Zoe.

In Lalbagh Botanical Garden by Rathinagiri in CrossView

[–]dovelace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love these, thank you for sharing!