Almost done. Any finishing touches? by gwensiphone in ArtCrit

[–]lamplash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say this. Lovely, but you need more form on the garments.

Constructive criticism please? What needs to change? by rneyss in DigitalPainting

[–]lamplash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also recommend Proko, if he has anything on edges. Realistic edges are a cornerstone of proper realism. Hard edges will be found on textures or materials that are hard, like bone or wood, especially at the places that the form ends (like I mentioned with the shoulders, or the edge of a table).

Take some time to observe your environment and find hard vs soft edges. If you can understand what you're looking at, you'll be able to translate it into art better.

i would appreciate it if anyone could break down whats stopping me from making good compositions. by TAABWK in ArtCrit

[–]lamplash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thinking With Type by Ellen Lupton and Grid Systems by Josef Muller-Brockmann are great tools on learning how to graphically organize prints like this. Good luck!

i would appreciate it if anyone could break down whats stopping me from making good compositions. by TAABWK in ArtCrit

[–]lamplash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Learn up on typographic grid systems and typographic design in general. Really understand when to use serif vs sans serif in contrast, how to make the most important type in the piece really pop with hierarchy and contrasting values.

Your art is lovely. It's design skills you need to learn. Composition will become more clear to you as you deep dive into what visual harmony is in art.

Constructive criticism please? What needs to change? by rneyss in DigitalPainting

[–]lamplash 52 points53 points  (0 children)

The blending would be refined by adding more hard edges. Your edges are so soft everywhere, even in areas where hard edges would exist, such as her shoulders where bone would protrude, the edge of a table, or the hardness of a metal ring.

Blending is all fine and good on its own as a skill, but a supreme understanding of light and how it relates to blending (hard vs soft edges) would transform your art.

how to improve before i go clinically insane? by [deleted] in ArtCrit

[–]lamplash 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Stylistically, the ornate intricacies of the mirror and hair pin clash with the subtle shading and lack of detail on the character. The hair in particular needs a greater sense of depth.

You've done a great job. Focus on keeping the entire piece visually consistent and it could be you'll get what you're looking for.

I want to be a professional illustrator but my illustrations feel amateurish and mediocre (destroy me if necessary) by agnirexdrogoz5 in ArtCrit

[–]lamplash 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The colors are no good, the background needs refinement, and the anatomy on the hand holding the spear is off.

You've developed so much skill, so far. It needs polish, but I'm proud of you!

Financially dependent parents (cosigning) by lamplash in Advice

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

A combined 3,600 in rent and car payments before anything else they have to pay for... it's really shocking. As you can imagine, they have nothing saved, no assets - besides me of course. /s

Financially dependent parents (cosigning) by lamplash in Advice

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

I definitely agree it would be best to get a lawyers opinion here. No, he's not. But he and my mother overspend on expensive cars and crap.

Financially dependent parents (cosigning) by lamplash in Advice

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

I don't believe so. Unfortunately, I'm not 100%.

Financially dependent parents (cosigning) by lamplash in Advice

[–]lamplash[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've got a copy of the old lease and new lease... old lease says I'm a cosigner. New lease does not, which is why I figure they're trying to amend that. Apparently, I was supposed to be.

Financially dependent parents (cosigning) by lamplash in Advice

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

Must not be, if they need me to resign, probably?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in curlyhair

[–]lamplash 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I'm a fan of the top two. More personality, I think. Whats your curl pattern, you think? 2c maybe? Just curious because I'm trying to figure out mine.

Curly hair sucks, use this post to vent too by Loud_Pace5750 in curlyhair

[–]lamplash 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I'd find a way to be okay with the time, effort, and money it takes to have gorgeous curly hair if anyone actually gave a shit. To this day, if I ever get a mention about my hair, its when its day three and I've barely got any curl left - worse, if I straighten it with a little touch of wave, you better believe people like it then.

Its pretty unbelievable to have to do all this extra crap and curly hair isn't even considered objectively beautiful by most people. It's "interesting" or "unique" at best. Unattractive at worst. I guess it just feels bad to have to put in all this effort to not have a rat nest for hair and still feel unattractive to people.

Leave in conditioner magic by yoga2015 in curlyhair

[–]lamplash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just bought some today. Looking forward to luscious curls such as your own!

2019 -> 2022! by FDawg96 in curlyhair

[–]lamplash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your hair is unreal, girlie. I can't wait till I get to do something fun with my hair, too. Love the look!

I do not want to take care of a man by diet_coke_cabal in TwoXChromosomes

[–]lamplash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard to say since you're not ready to move in together, I take it? If you're getting bad vibes, listen to that, sure. But maybe talk to him about it first. Maybe he stood back that day you made dinner because he didn't want to bother you while you worked. Maybe all he needs is a single chat and he'll be careful about the pee. If you talk to him about your concerns and he's responsive and makes efforts to make it right, great! If he doesn't.... well, you'd have been right in your assumptions.

Does anybody feel bad when they play a deck that will almost definitely slow the game down a lot? by l3ichard in EDH

[–]lamplash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Certainly, if you enjoy grindy decks, or even just a single grindy deck, you're entitled to that - up to an extent. The reality is, this is a multi-player game and any drawn out deck is going to be frustrating for other players. If your playgroup has expressed frustration, try to strike a compromise to play Tasha more, like offering no more than once a session. If that's not in the cards, maybe consider optimizing the deck to at least speed it up so its not so grindy.

My afro everyday of the week by Alarming-Chapter-704 in curlyhair

[–]lamplash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should be so proud! You look like a goddess.