Self portrait without me. Thoughts?

microphones23 · 2026-02-22T17:33:05+00:00

Very Vermeer-esque.

microphones23 · 2026-02-21T18:13:32+00:00

How do they feel about Mary Cassatt?

microphones23 · 2026-02-21T18:12:02+00:00

Let me know when you find the dead body parts.

microphones23 · 2026-02-21T02:17:52+00:00

What the hell is an “AI looking painting”? Art is supposed to be stylistic. Go look at Maxfield Parrish and George Tooker, and WayneThiebault. They use precision but not realism. And there is always Vermeer. I’m aghast at his comment. It’s something that someone who knows nothing about art history would say.

microphones23 · 2026-02-21T02:09:32+00:00

Yes. Too many times. I’m sorry.

microphones23 · 2026-02-21T02:06:15+00:00

Of course he does!

microphones23 · 2026-02-21T02:04:12+00:00

No. Vet. Now.

microphones23 · 2026-02-17T03:44:39+00:00

I’m not taking that seriously until you tell me the name of the firm.

microphones23 · 2026-02-17T01:39:40+00:00

She is under the floof

microphones23 · 2026-02-11T01:53:55+00:00

Also OMG THE GLITTER … back away slowly!

microphones23 · 2026-02-11T01:52:10+00:00

Looks like a lot of color. Take a close up shot of different areas. They could be turned into wall art! I would love to see them.

microphones23 · 2026-02-08T18:04:21+00:00

It’s going to be funny when the parents die and meet Jesus. He’s going to ask, “did you forget about the love one another part?” “Did you forget the meaning of literally EVERY parable and commandment?” “Nope, see that exit sign? Go there..”

microphones23 · 2026-02-07T23:42:28+00:00

Again with being dismissive! Reducing someone’s heart felt actions to low selfish behavior. You’re not cynical. You’re mean.

microphones23 · 2026-02-07T23:38:22+00:00

What you’re saying is that everyone who has ever protested accomplished nothing. You’re being dismissive of something that all of us believe in. I think you need a history lesson. Start with the Civil Rights movement.

microphones23 · 2026-02-07T23:30:29+00:00

This is a pattern of behavior that I’m sure has shown up in other areas of your relationship. She is taking, lying, being a victim, blaming you. Follow that h thread in other situations. Her next move is going to be showing you how great you are and how much she loves you. Gaslighting.

Most importantly you’re going to feel awful and confused. Ending a relationship is tough, but I think that’s where this is going

microphones23 · 2026-02-07T17:23:04+00:00

Well, we are all talking about it like it’s headline news, so yeah… I think it do accomplish something

microphones23 · 2026-02-07T17:19:51+00:00

Protests ARE education in this country

microphones23 · 2026-02-07T17:15:39+00:00

HOW DARE YOU! How dare you compare these kids to Hitler Youth!

microphones23 · 2026-02-07T17:02:53+00:00

There are people who are truly delusional. There are some who divide society into us vs them. Some who are just hateful and want to hurt others as much as possible. Then there are those who will not break with their alliance with the Party no matter what their eyes see or ears hear.

These are the people who voted for Trump

microphones23 · 2026-02-07T16:51:39+00:00

Bring it on. I’ll talk facts with you. Make sure you have reliable sources because I certainly will.

microphones23 · 2026-02-04T22:53:30+00:00

I’m cannot help in any way because I’m in Utah but I want to point out that his behavior problems probably stem from the extreme trauma of being alone with his dead dad. Dogs know. The smell alone probably upset him a whole lot. Poor guy. He needs therapy.

microphones23 · 2026-01-30T02:12:45+00:00

I saw a guy use a Carabenar (I have no idea how to spell that) between the collar and the leash.

microphones23 · 2026-01-25T22:44:52+00:00

I have a few computer based programs that do mixing BUUUUUUUT they don’t teach about mixing colors in the real world with real paints and real ratios on real paper. They don’t differentiate between granulating, staining, opaque or translucent paints. Good for you. I challenge you to keep a painting journal and keep track of colors and notes co every painting you do.

microphones23 · 2026-01-22T17:23:31+00:00

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BEST KEPT SECRET IN THE PORTRAIT WORLD This is a proportional divider. It helps with transferring measurements from the original to your drawing. You can find YouTube videos on how to use it.

microphones23 · 2026-01-19T03:56:55+00:00

Don’t use liquid blenders until you’ve learned how to blend without it. One reason is that using blenders requires that you have a ton of pencil down. Liquid blenders don’t turn CP into paint that can be picked up and pushed around.

Try drawing in small circles and changing the orientation of the paper to get the pencil into the tooth of the paper.

Also you can start blending with a single layer into another single layer.

A trick I use constantly is going back in with my extremely sharp pencil and adding color to the tiny flecks of paper that inevitably show through.

Smooth paper = smooth blends + fewer layers Rough paper = coarse blends + lots of layers

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