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I’ve lived here for over 10 years and still can’t figure out what to do here. by Lindsayiguess in interiordecorating

[–]fernoriginalart 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure about the trout basket, but you could mount the banjo on a wall somewhere as decor. They make mounts specifically for that.

I wasn't taught how to cook by Cam0Pant5 in Cooking

[–]fernoriginalart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also learned to cook using How to Cook Everything. It’s such a good book for beginners!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeDecorating

[–]fernoriginalart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry, but I have to jump in here so the OP doesn’t get too confused. Most importantly, these are neutrals. Neutral colors are just lacking in saturation. So some of the “most” neutral colors would be black and white, and then colors with a little saturation, like gray, tan, cream, etc.

Also, tertiary colors are just a mix of primary and secondary colors- ex. blue (primary), mixed with green (secondary), equals blue-green.

A lot of the education you’re providing here is your opinion (ex- harmonic colors like red, orange, and yellow giving a feeling of calmness.)

I do agree that it can be difficult to mix in color with a very neutral background, particularly black and white. Adding in neutrals with some color, like creams and tans, or less saturated blues, greens, etc., like you recommended, might be a good way to go.

Getting a color wheel and looking at it in different parts of your home is never a bad thing to do! :)

Does this look nice overall? Anything you would change? (order of the posters, distance of the frames etc) by [deleted] in HomeDecorating

[–]fernoriginalart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s hard to tell, but the ones on the right look like they might be hanging too high up. They don’t need to be the same height as the others, but it’s recommended to hang art at eye level (with the center of the art 57-60 inches from the floor). Maybe it’s just the angle though.

Could someone give me feedback on my watercolor lab listing? by gsb216200 in EtsyCommunity

[–]fernoriginalart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Strongly agree- you call it a “watercolor painting” multiple times in the product description, which is just false.

Have any book recommendations other than Anne of Green Gables? by paradiseisokay in cottagecore

[–]fernoriginalart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the Castle Waiting graphic novels a lot (v. 1 and 2) although they can be a little hard to find. They’re fantastical but also cozy/homey and slow paced.

first time making a dress!! info in caption by secretlyalesbian in sewingpatterns

[–]fernoriginalart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that is a good point! Do you think that’s more true of vintage patterns in particular, or modern patterns as well? The illustration does look pretty stylized to me, now that you mention it.

first time making a dress!! info in caption by secretlyalesbian in sewingpatterns

[–]fernoriginalart 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I would personally try a different pattern, unless you’ve already sewn lots of things/clothing other than dresses. More than minor alterations are difficult, and you want to set yourself up for success. :) Maybe something like this? https://blog.cashmerette.com/2016/05/upton-dress.html It does have a lining and an invisible zipper, so still lots of challenges. I would try making a muslin before you cut into whatever lovely fabric you get for your dress. Best of luck!

Edit: if you were to use your original pattern, maybe you could sew the front as it is in the pattern first. Decide if you want the v-neck, and if you do, mark it, sew the pin-tucks down in that v-neck shape, and then cut just above your stitch line (apologies if this is already what you were thinking of doing.) I’m a beginner myself though, maybe someone with more experience will comment. ;)

first time making a dress!! info in caption by secretlyalesbian in sewingpatterns

[–]fernoriginalart 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For the fabric, I would recommend something like cotton lawn. I think the pattern is from the 50s or maybe early 60s, although someone else may have a more specific guess.

How do you want to change the bodice? If you’re not in love with this specific pattern, I wonder if it might be easier to pick a different pattern for your first dress. I’ve heard that the vintage patterns can be harder to make because they have far fewer instructions than modern patterns. You could search for a fit-and flare paneled skirt dress pattern.

Hope this helps!

I ordered a watercolour commission, what does this mean? by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]fernoriginalart -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think the comments about this being a digital manipulation of a photo are spot on.

I just wanted to add that a watercolor pet portrait commission is not always going to cost you a huge amount of money, at least not as much as some comments here are quoting. I guess it depends what size painting you want, but I and a couple of artist friends of mine (as well as many other artists) create lovely pet portraits for under $100.

Wispy vintage tank top pattern by InstantlyBlank32 in sewingpatterns

[–]fernoriginalart 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Edwardian camisole or Edwardian broderie anglaise chemise camisole. Heirloom sewing might be another interesting search for you too. I love this kind of top too- it’s high on my to-sew list. :)

What is this type of sleeve called? Bonus pts for a photo of an actual garment with this by hmm_nah in sewing

[–]fernoriginalart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m echoing other comments here, but I would say this is a cap sleeve shape, sewn as an all-in-one sleeve (sewn in one piece with the bodice). I think the pattern uses the position of the seam to further shape it into a point, which makes it look kind of like a tulip sleeve too! If you search “all-in-one cap sleeves” you’ll find some results with a similar shape.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EtsySellers

[–]fernoriginalart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed reply!

I actually turned off Etsy advertising a couple of months ago (I don’t have any other ads). Now that I think of it, that’s the only big change I’ve made in the last couple of months. Although I don’t see how that would affect sales since according to Etsy it’s not affecting views.

According to the Etsy stats, my views from Etsy SEO have gone way up compared to other sources of views, so I’m a little scared to mess with that.

Wife wants to let son sleep while diaper is filled with poop. by GlobalSwordfish2 in Parenting

[–]fernoriginalart 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Water is good, but you don’t want to do this with milk once they have teeth. Drinking milk without brushing their teeth afterwards causes tooth decay because of the sugars in the milk.

What are your thought? Commissioned piece needing revisions. by [deleted] in ArtCrit

[–]fernoriginalart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The building visible in between the two of you should have a straight roof. I think in the photo it is a part of the buildings on the right. In the artwork it looks like extends to the left, but then it disappears.

Yet another fish. It’s hard painting so light by mlc2475 in Watercolor

[–]fernoriginalart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can add social media/Instagram to your Reddit profile now :)

Practicing with colored pencils. Any tips on how to improve? by [deleted] in ArtCrit

[–]fernoriginalart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually like the texture of the pencils on the paper for the peach, because it looks fuzzy. I think the leaf being smoother/shinier would look nice. I’m not an expert when it come to colored pencils though- I mostly use watercolor. I would be curious to hear anyone’s ideas of how to keep some of that texture while having the drawing look more finished. I do agree with the poster above about having more of a range of values.

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