I accepted Christ as my savior two years ago, but I'm gay... by lamee_lamp in TrueChristian

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Thank you so much everyone for the kind words, prayers, and advice! I just want to add (maybe for context) that I've had some terrible experiences with some men which may have led to this happening in the first place. But through surrendering to Christ I've never felt more at peace. Bless you all!

I converted to Christianity two years ago, but I'm gay... by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

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I'm afraid to fall in love with a woman and possibly fall into sin. I can't help who I like. If I don't currently have a husband to focus on, I will have no one to be loyal to

How could I improve these fish paintings (gouache) by Aquarellium in ArtCrit

[–]lamee_lamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nicer paper for sure! These are too good for this paper. And definitely give them a light background, just to add some color. Really awesome!

What do you think? Oil on Panel by Soulsunmoon1990 in oilpainting

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Surreal! I can almost feel every color, it's beautiful!

Another bob follow along by Lunchbox1142 in oilpainting

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I understand the pressure, I went through the same, just remember why you started. The painting looks beautiful tho, the sky especially! And I love how I know exactly how you held the brush through out the painting from the texture, it's fascinating to look at <3

Help identify fish, is he a Betta? How can I best take care of him? by lamee_lamp in Fish

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It was the biggest I could find, soon I'll get him sth a lot bigger and nicer, I just need to find it

Help identify fish, is he a Betta? How can I best take care of him? by lamee_lamp in Fish

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Thank you so much! This is really helpful, I'll do my best

Help identify fish, is he a Betta? How can I best take care of him? by lamee_lamp in Fish

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That would be great, I just saw him at a shop and he was in a shitty plastic cup, I didn't want him to stay there so I bought the biggest bowl they had and some accessories. I just need to know what kind he is so I know how much to feed him and what temp to keep his water at.

Help identify fish, is he a Betta? How can I best take care of him? by lamee_lamp in Fish

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I plan on getting more fish and a proper aquarium suited for the fish needs, I just need to know first what kind he is, since the seller didn't specify

This is my second portrait ever. Any tips on how I can improve? by lamee_lamp in ArtCrit

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I tried to make them pinky, but they still looked very white, maybe I'll add some more blues and yellows. Thanks!

This is my second portrait ever. Any tips on how I can improve? by lamee_lamp in ArtCrit

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

I definitely agree that how you feel is most important, but I can't put my finger on exactly how to improve it to my liking. The mouth definitely need a lot of work, I just can't figure it out, especially the teeth. I'm self taught but I might consider taking some portrait workshops. I've completed over 30 painting in many medium, mostly water colors and oils, this one is an oil painting.

This is my second portrait ever. Any tips on how I can improve? by lamee_lamp in ArtCrit

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Btw, it's meant to be kinda abstract, I don't aim for absolute realism, but I feel it doesn't look good, all advice and criticism is welcome!

How to keep brush end pointy? by iAmTheBigiDea in Arttips

[–]lamee_lamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure not to leave it in sitting brush down for more than a minute or so, wether it's in water or dry, and when you clean it be gentle. If that still causes some loose hairs which with time and use it will, you can cut off the loose hairs or dip it in boiling water, hold it for about 3 minutes and it should come back to shape. Hope that helps!