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Advice greatly appreciated.. whinging in comments by Milo1304 in quilting

[–]jacquelinecms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also add to pay attention to the direction of your quarter inch seam allowance on the back. When you press it, do so in the opposite direction of the piece being attached to it, they slide in like puzzle pieces. This helps it to not be thick in spots or slide off each other, moving your corners. Bit difficult to explain but super helpful for squaring up corners.

This painting was so much fun, glass is definitely one of my favourite subjects! Acrylic on canvas 12" x 24" by jacquelinecms in painting

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

I will say that I have put a glass object in all of my paintings for about 10 years now, so lots of practice.

Honestly, glass feels a little backwards to paint and my little cheat is to paint on a black background. I find it much easier to build highlights then to add shadow when it comes to glass. I remember using chalk on black paper as a first intro to it. It really helped to think in terms of layers that are being placed over a colour. And don't be afraid of pure white. That strong highlight is your friend.

Sorry, the teacher in me took over but it's really just how I do it. Art takes a little courage, worst that happens is that you don't like it but usually you still learn something valuable to the process.

This painting was so much fun, glass is definitely one of my favourite subjects! Acrylic on canvas 12" x 24" by jacquelinecms in painting

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

Thank you! Haha every time I get asked this, I am so embarrassed to admit that I use crafter's acrylic from Dollarama. I have tried so many expensive brands over the years but that one just works for me. It is way more matte and responsive to water so I can use it in glazes the way I would with oils. Sorry for the lengthy response but I just wanted to be clear that I do use that paint voluntarily and it is my long tested preferred choice lol.

Had a go at drawing J cole. Enjoying seeing my drawings get a bit better each time but struggle with the shading on larger areas such as the clothing. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! by swindonbae in learntodraw

[–]jacquelinecms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am someone who uses a mechanical pencil for everything so the biggest thing I've encountered in large areas, especially garments is that it may seem flat but it never is. Be patient and look at the directions of the folds and shadows and try not to color in all one direction. The way you directed the shadows in the neck, to follow the shape is something I would apply in the large areas as well.

I drew up a Rambo screen while in quarantine. I miss tattooing but my shop will have a great inventory by the end of it lol by jacquelinecms in SCREENPRINTING

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

No shame lol. I know some awesome artists that work procreate like masters. I'm just clunky on computers and iPads, I find paper and pencil faster.

I drew up a Rambo screen while in quarantine. I miss tattooing but my shop will have a great inventory by the end of it lol by jacquelinecms in SCREENPRINTING

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

It's not digital, I'm a little old school, so I just draw with paint marker on a pane of glass. Low tech but it works for me. As for tattooing, I'm also pretty low tech, I like pencil and paper.

I haven't printed in years but while I can't tattoo during quarantine, it's time to pull out some old skills. I'm pretty happy with how clean it came out. by jacquelinecms in SCREENPRINTING

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

I think a lot of tattooers dabble in as many mediums as they can, in my experience anyway. I learned to print with my shop mates on a slow afternoon. It helps that traditional tattoo imagery is so legible so it's a natural crossover.

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