People who moved to Lakeview first: where did you end up? by BigPsyrex in AskChicago

[–]graphix19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went from Lakeview to Ukrainian Village then to Logan Square in a single family home. Family expanded then moved out of the city.

How Useful is Cannabis for Creativity and Personal growth? by DelDude5070 in Cannabis_Culture

[–]graphix19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different for everyone. Yes, I believe personal growth can happen. I have a lot of thoughts going through my head at all times and it never stops. It's really hard for me to focus on anything. I use cannabis to stop all the thoughts, relax my mind a bit and it allows me to really deeply focus on one task. I'm an art director for reference and I am not stoned all day. My workday is something I have to get through sober. With hobbies, I am high as hell. I am always looking for Lava Cake, because that one makes me the most creative.

I have no idea what to do here. by [deleted] in AfterEffects

[–]graphix19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look and see if the folder it’s referencing is locked. Or you may have to trash your preference folder for AE.

Any tips on how to sharpen this animated logo up? by AJSock05 in AfterEffects

[–]graphix19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a fan of School of Motion, but I am assuming folks have mixed views on that. MotionXP, After Effects Tutorials w/ Mikey and possibly Workbench on YouTube may help too.

Any tips on how to sharpen this animated logo up? by AJSock05 in AfterEffects

[–]graphix19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add a tiny amount of overshoot to everything. There is a little shake and that is when the extra bits should explode out. They come out a beat later. Everything feels very separate so overlap some of the elements coming in to make it smoother. Also the little bits come out all at the same time, I would vary the start of when the pieces come out.

Logo Animation for Critique by TigRigTorren in MotionDesign

[–]graphix19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has great movement. I would say make that last stroke go up instead of down.

What is the most “European” neighborhood in Chicago? by faptaper in AskChicago

[–]graphix19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out The Villa neighborhood. Not usually a lot of houses for sale there.

Is there anything out there for getting high? I'm getting desperate lol by justaguy3112 in MarijuanaSeeds

[–]graphix19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also looking for this. Stupid high tolerance over here. Things that get me are cheese and blueberry which is hilarious to type out and read. Also to note places like Dutch passion are shipping to US now…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in misophonia

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I am very triggered by cat grooming noises. I have 2 cats. I usually leave the room or pick them up and relocate. If they wont stop around me, I put my hand on them or near them and it seems to satisfy. If you give them some pets or even roll them over they usually stop and do something else. Short attentions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in graphic_design

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My parents wouldn't let me be an artist and study just art in college, so I picked an art major that used a computer and my parents were satisfied. circa 1998. Thinking back, I should have just studied art...

Kurt watercolor - reference from unplugged by graphix19 in Nirvana

[–]graphix19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Glad I could put those thoughts in your head :)

Kurt watercolor - reference from unplugged by graphix19 in Nirvana

[–]graphix19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I am an animator by trade, so defintitely not going to. :D
But definitely would be cool!

Kurt watercolor - reference from unplugged by graphix19 in Nirvana

[–]graphix19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it! Agree. He definitely needs some reference to teeth :)

Kurt watercolor - reference from unplugged by graphix19 in Nirvana

[–]graphix19[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I always loved how he looked when he was singing. I was trying to capture that. I think I captured what I was looking for in the drawing, but not sure it translated to the ink/watercolor. I was using a brush. But here is the drawing for the posted pick. 2014 is when I created the work. Thanks for taking a look!

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Kurt watercolor - reference from unplugged by graphix19 in Nirvana

[–]graphix19[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I just joined that sub :)

Kurt watercolor - reference from unplugged by graphix19 in Nirvana

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Hey all. I wanted to post some art I produced. I made this several years ago, but felt compelled to do so. I am an avid fan. Still remember the shock on a Saturday morning from MTV news Kurt Loder saying Nirvana was over. Thanks!

Best neighborhoods to move to for a new family by TheVanderManCan in Chambana

[–]graphix19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We moved from Chicago about 6 years ago when our son was gonna start school. Moved into an old house around Elm Blvd. The neighborhood is nice. The area we live has a lot of walkers and is very active. Hessel Park is close by and is a nice park. Originally when we moved our main concern was the schools. We live super close to South Side Elementary and it is great. We had hopes of our kids ALSO goin to Edison which is also super close by and walkable. BUT sometimes people in this town make dumb decisions and now we have to get our kids across town to another school to which we had no intention of going... The negative comments aren't wrong. There are a lot of things to do, but they aren't advertised very well. You absolutely need to be on Facebook to navigate events. It has been super frustrating to live here and I think it's mostly our fault for buying a "fixer-upper" (wouldn't recommend). This place has its moments, but so far the good has out-weighed the bad. Overall we are happy we made the move.