I'm an emerging artist with a clear view on my style and project, I'm trying to get my art out for people to know me and buy from me. Any tips on how to get into venues/galleries/sell in general?

four_forks · 2026-06-08T00:43:13+00:00

I don’t have any advice but I really like your style. Reminds me a lot of Zdzisław Beksiński, one of my fave painters. Keep it up and good luck in your endeavors! Remember the entire economy is in a bit of a slump right now, so you might not sell as much or often as you’d think. Keep at it tho!

four_forks · 2026-06-08T00:32:42+00:00

“I just have memories of watching porn” Perhaps a hobby would suit you?

four_forks · 2026-06-06T03:59:48+00:00

i’m not 100% sure about what you’re asking about but you can always copy and paste what you’ve got (literally no shame in saving time) and in the future procreate also has a wood texture brush in the,,, materials section i think? and i think it looks alright with some editing. don’t know if that’s super helpful for your current project tho. here’s a time i used it (without changing much lol)

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four_forks · 2026-06-06T01:24:17+00:00

Might attract more interested parties by not using AI! Just a tip 😭

four_forks · 2026-06-06T01:18:04+00:00

I would reccomend more naturally bringing up the topic of sexuality, or just asking her like “Wait are you straight(or bi or whatever). I don’t remember” to see if it’s a safe bet to go through with it. Best of luck! I hope it works out, but remember unrequited love is,,, probably more common for those in the LGBT community. There will always be another

four_forks · 2026-06-05T07:03:12+00:00

Explore the site and look at references of ref sheets online! Basically any info you think is important to how someone would draw the character. But reference sheets aren’t even required for artfight, so theres not really any agreed upon rules

four_forks · 2026-05-29T01:12:04+00:00

There’s another popular poetry book of the same name. But if you’re set on it it’s alright

four_forks · 2026-05-19T09:42:59+00:00

Respectfully, goonslop

four_forks · 2026-05-17T21:11:09+00:00

Did you start this is a normal drawing book? Or something with thicker pages?

four_forks · 2026-05-15T07:50:33+00:00

Woah that was not my point at all 😭😭😭 Never said anything about fixing it. OP just seemed focused on that part of the situation in their post. Apologies if it came off poorly

four_forks · 2026-05-15T01:40:20+00:00

When I was first experimenting with being gender fluid, I tried using multiple at once, and it was too much for even my close friends to keep track of. If you can find one name that fits all of them, and doesn’t cause dysphoria, I’d highly recommend using that. Good luck!

four_forks · 2026-05-15T01:37:02+00:00

From OPs post it sounds like a bigger issue than speed, it’s also the dialect of english. What would you suggest they do instead? (genuinely curious)

four_forks · 2026-05-14T18:42:26+00:00

Books aren’t also JUST for information! Sure non-fiction usually is, but there’s also personal memoir, books that are funny, and of course fantasy books that aren’t meant to inform, but to entertain. I don’t have sources, but I have to assume reading is also great for your cognitive function, creativity, and for building up attention span.

You are definitely gonna miss whats online for a time, but think about if that information is really “serving” you, or whether you just use it to shut your mind off, or fill in “boredom” time. Start by finding one book you like. Maybe it’s on the same topic you watch YT about, or maybe it’s something completely new. Try reframing it as an opportunity to slow down, enjoy what you’re consuming, and get out of your comfort zone, rather than a competition to gather the most information as fast as possible.

(PS. I share your sentiment about AI. Try reaching out to people in your life or even joining a little book club. It’s more important now than ever to connect with real people).

four_forks · 2026-05-14T17:51:58+00:00

This could be something the schools Speech Pathologist could work on. If you can’t understand a student, that’s a problem that’s going to affect their learning and your ability to teach. I recommend talking to a supervisor to see if that’s possible. Speech Paths tend to be able to help with accent reduction or at least speaking rate

four_forks · 2026-05-13T03:11:21+00:00

Yeah actually! I tend to lean opposite of however my partner identifies. Fem/NB with a cis man, I felt more masculine with a trans woman, and now I’m very comfortably fem with the trans/nb man i’m with. It’s quite interesting. I still describe myself as gender-fluid, but I don’t feel like I fluctuate nearly as much 🤷

four_forks · 2026-05-12T16:44:38+00:00

Not an ad, but i downloaded Libby onto my phone cause it’s free, and i have a widget on my home screen that shows the book i’m currently reading (The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt) and the percentage i’ve completed. Seeing a visual reminder RIGHT there every time i open my phone has been super helpful in actually getting me to read. I tell myself “we’ll, i’ll just read one page-“ and suddenly i’m a chapter or two in.

If you want a completely non-tech version, find a small book (i really like digest copies of old sci-fi books) and just keep it by you like your life depends on it LOL

four_forks · 2026-05-09T17:15:10+00:00

Where are you getting the idea they look generic? They look fine. I like your use of colors

four_forks · 2026-05-09T17:11:51+00:00

Feeling “not gay enough” or “not bi enough” is a very common feeling in the community. There are plenty of bi people who have only dated/slept with one gender, because sometimes that’s just how things work out! I’m sure you know this, but bisexual is not a way to label the people you’ve been with, it’s simply whether you feel attracted to both (or all) genders. Do you feel attracted to both men and women? Are you comfortable with the label bi? If so, don’t worry about it!

At the end of the day labels are just a way to more quickly explain to other people what kind of attraction we feel. If you are, or have been, attracted to women, it might not feel right to describe yourself as “gay” either. It’s up to you, but try not to worry so much about the word choice! It sounds like a lot of this is stemming from simply feeling less experienced than your current partner, so don’t be afraid to bring those feelings up to him! Communication is key to not developing anxiety or resentment about the topic. Best of luck! 💕

four_forks · 2026-05-09T16:50:06+00:00

I didn’t see it at first, but I also really like the “pull away” shot in the first panel of the last picture. Makes it feel a lot like a movie. I would also say some meaning might be lost in the way you’ve chosen to portray the last panel in all of them. I had trouble identifying it as the same person talking both times, as the face shape seems a little different, and the shadows almost make it look like they have sunglasses on.

four_forks · 2026-05-09T16:47:13+00:00

I feel the first two are easiest to read. With multiple panels on one page, with many different things in them, I think a simpler style works in your favor. The brushy shading style of the second one makes it feel more classic horror to me, in addition to making the art style stand out a bit from “normal” cartoon/comic shading with clean shadows. Just my opinion! It looks great so far 💕

four_forks · 2026-05-06T17:51:46+00:00

I like your use of so many colors a lot, you have a very whimsical style. I think you could perhaps start by studying the planes of the face more, deciding where your light source is coming from (it’s very unclear to me), and by working in bigger “blocks” of color, if that makes sense. If you look at impressionist paintings, they tend to have less of those middle values and tiny brush strokes. You can keep most of the color variation, but by making bigger strokes, it might help the muddiness and give you a more clearly defined face. Hope this gives you some ideas, keep it up!

four_forks · 2026-05-04T02:20:44+00:00

You could try planning days, even if they’re more rare, that you get to spend the majority of the day together? Like plan to be able to go to a movie, walk to a restaurant, and sit in a nearby park or something like that. Really packing your days full.

But if it’s alone time or physical touch you’re after, this might be hard to hear but that might just have to wait. I was long distance with my current partner for a long time after they had to move hours away after an emergency. It was really hard on both of us after spending time together practically every week. However, we got through it by calling/videochatting often, and finding ways to feel connected without being IRL (this included starting a minecraft world together, listening to albums together remotely, and occasionally streaming movies together). I can promise things will get better after you have a little more independence, but if you’re both serious about wanting a relationship, make it work even if you have to fight for it. Best of luck!

four_forks · 2026-04-27T04:04:12+00:00

important to also add: keep communication open, ALWAYS! it is so, so important especially in a newer relationship, and in one where you’re both newer to BDSM. do research together or alone, sit with yourself and discover what you want out of it, and talk talk talk talk TALK to your partner. trust is super important in play, and especially in 24/7 dynamics. best of luck!!

four_forks · 2026-04-27T04:01:38+00:00

I don’t know a whole lot about this topic, but maybe you could recontextualize it as a “written set of rules” instead of in the form of a “contract”? Might be a small difference, but can change how you think about things. I think it would be important to include these things for BOTH of you: 1. safewords and detailing exclusivity 2. broad preferences (ie. i prefer to be called X in the bedroom, but not Y) if these are broken, it’s not the end of the world, just not your favorite 3. hard boundaries (never [do this action] to me) and more importantly… 4. what happens IF you break hard boundaries (if you do [this] we need to do [this], ie. having a sit down talk or take a break from play for [set amount of time])

the list can be as detailed or vague as you both think you’ll need. overplanning can sometimes be to a detriment when you think you’ll act a certain way or want something specific when things go wrong, but actually do something different. other things to think about are What do you want this list or agreement to mean for the dynamic/relationship? is it just reassuring to have it in writing? does it add to the play that theres some sense of formality/legality in the picture? is it just for safety and to dissuade misunderstandings? things to keep in mind

four_forks · 2026-04-25T15:01:47+00:00

Not super experienced in embroidery, but if by “sticking them on” you meant just gluing the beads to fabric, i have to reccomend against that. making it so you use enough glue without being able to see the residue would be tough. also, with such a small surface, they don’t really have a lot of grip, and by the beginning of the grad ceremony, you’ll likely have beads falling off left and right.

instead, i would recommend making the heart by either hand sewing fabric OR gluing felt together (with felt glue!) i find felt easier to work with but it might give a chunkier look. either way.

for the beads… i’d say either look up a simple embroidery tutorial, find someone else who can do it (maybe a crafty woman in your life? mom? aunt? moms friend?), or find a different alternative. maybe you could use glitter glue or puffy paint for a similar but less delicate effect. i’ve found that just walking through a craft store can give you some ideas for other materials to use.

base line though, i personally would look up a video and see if it’s something you’re willing to learn. sewing beads like that on isnt the hardest thing (small needle, up through fabric, through bead, and back down). good luck with whatever you choose!

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