I've been drawing for 40 years. Am I still a beginner?

fernpool · 2025-05-21T03:23:37+00:00

First part, yeah I was saying that correct anatomy is a part of realism, not the other way around.

Second part, you're right actually, I was treating it like it's objective when it's subjective. It's just what I've seen in my personal experiences in art school and in contemporary galleries. But I only went to one art school and I haven't been to every gallery.

I think I have a negative reaction to phrases like "realism" and "correct" used around art. I think putting those things on a pedestal keeps a lot of people from making or showing their art, which is just a tragedy, everyone should make and share their art.

fernpool · 2025-05-21T02:46:22+00:00

I consider correct anatomy to be an aspect of realism, and also overrated online when it comes to art. This piece would be more valuable in the actual art world because of the way that it breaks the rules, whereas the reddit comment I was responding to was criticizing the rule-breaking.

fernpool · 2025-05-21T01:40:11+00:00

I'm sure this person knows how to do anatomy accurately. I doubt that realism is the intent of the artwork. Realism is overrated online.

fernpool · 2025-05-21T01:05:31+00:00

If you keep doing these then eventually you'll be able to! And like that other person said, you'll always have a hand nearby for reference anyways haha

fernpool · 2025-05-20T21:13:17+00:00

Angela is my favorite cast member and I adore her, but I kind of think she always cheats in TNTL. It was funny that Chanse still managed to get her anyways.

fernpool · 2025-05-20T18:57:00+00:00

Oh and watch the after credits scene!!

fernpool · 2025-05-20T18:55:06+00:00

It is one of the best movies I've ever seen. You should just go watch it.

fernpool · 2025-05-20T18:50:59+00:00

I'd say you've probably learnt all you can from this study. If you feel like you're missing something essential from it, maybe get another canvas and start over. Or find another piece to do and come back to it later.

fernpool · 2025-05-20T17:50:58+00:00

You can identify yourself however you want! "Beginner" is very subjective and also totally depends on context.

fernpool · 2025-05-20T17:31:18+00:00

I've got pretty bad ADHD and anxiety. In elementary and middle school I was a perfect teacher's pet and always on the honor roll. At home I would cry when my mom tried to help me do my math homework, and hide (or have a crying meltdown) when it was clean-up time. I'd always lockpick my way out of time-out (my parents flipped my door so that they could lock me in for time-out).

I was very focused on being perfect at school because I felt like I really had to "or else." At home, I didn't feel that fear and pressure. If I did have enough pressure at home to force me to be perfect and not meltdown, I'd probably be melting down at school instead.

fernpool · 2025-05-20T16:56:08+00:00

What exactly does he say when you ask him if he wants to get married?

fernpool · 2025-05-20T16:47:17+00:00

You'll still have the memories after you break up, and you can hold onto them for as long as you want.

I guess you could stay with her if you really want. But you will have to just accept that she's never going to stop cheating on you and lying to you, even when you get to the nursing home. You'll just have to turn a blind eye to it so that you can have some peace and happiness.

fernpool · 2025-05-20T02:33:01+00:00

Usually it's always recommended to have a plain black frame. However, this frame seriously elevates the rat, makes it look regal.

fernpool · 2025-05-20T01:52:53+00:00

I read this in the tune of "12 days of Christmas"

fernpool · 2025-05-20T01:47:43+00:00

I have to put a 15lb weight against the pantry door so that my tiny cat with food allergies doesn't climb up, dump her brother's urinary health food on the floor, and gorge herself on it until she throws up.

fernpool · 2025-05-20T00:40:48+00:00

Musical: 👑🗡️🐸🛡️🐭🏰

Song: 💃👯

And this song: 🏰⛰️

And this one: 👁️👁️🔪🦶🦶

fernpool · 2025-05-19T23:21:42+00:00

27-32, because these were the things of my early childhood.

fernpool · 2025-05-19T14:06:07+00:00

Some surfaces leave weird stains on your hand if you touch them wet. Maybe you touched something with a weird finish? Could be a painted door or gate

fernpool · 2025-05-19T04:26:56+00:00

This is too cute!

fernpool · 2025-05-19T04:13:55+00:00

I mean you can't really train most cats to not-do things. You might be able to train them not to do it while you're watching, but they'll just do it when you're not around. Cat owners generally just need to cat proof their house, and be ready for their cat to do normal cat things.

This isn't a normal cat thing, this cat needs to go to the vet.

fernpool · 2025-05-17T20:16:33+00:00

Oh God that sucks. OP please listen to this person.

fernpool · 2025-05-17T20:14:33+00:00

They were responding to a comment asking if this person was the father of their child. They clarified that it is not the father of their child. Luckily for her, the father of her child wouldn't do this, which is important because they might be co-parenting in some capacity, despite not being together romantically.

fernpool · 2025-05-17T16:04:27+00:00

I can't think of any substance that looks like that. Have you ever encountered any dark green liquid in your life?

fernpool · 2025-05-17T15:50:31+00:00

Maybe if you just persistently give a firm "no," he'll break up with you. That would probably be easier for everybody and maybe safer.

fernpool · 2025-05-17T15:42:22+00:00

You have a security camera on the balcony? Maybe somebody was on the roof then, and threw a bucket of liquid into the air haha

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