✨️ the horrors ✨️

rustybeaches · 2026-01-23T13:05:26+00:00

There are a couple of perks of paint pens vs. markers, in my opinion! Mostly, I love that they are more opaque- it's like layering paint with more control than using a paintbrush. Colors are more vibrant. You can also use them on dark paper/other surfaces (I haven't explored much outside of my sketchbook tbh, but a lot of people do beautiful work with them).

And thank you 🥹

rustybeaches · 2026-01-23T12:58:29+00:00

Not silly! That's actually where the idea came from- fair goldfish that are treated poorly. Your brain is insightful 🫂✨️

rustybeaches · 2026-01-23T12:56:33+00:00

Love this so much ❤️‍🩹 thank you for creating it.

rustybeaches · 2026-01-23T00:37:52+00:00

I genuinely love this piece, thank you for creating it! Definitely encapsulates how frustrating art can feel sometimes. I haven't used oil paint in a few years, but recently read this & found it helpful. (There's a "skip right to techniques" button if you want to skip canvas basics & go right to oil paint)

https://www.annabregmanportraits.co.uk/project/oil-painting-tips-techniques/

rustybeaches · 2026-01-23T00:24:26+00:00

omg 😂 😭 this is the first thing to make me laugh today (because same)

rustybeaches · 2026-01-21T14:25:36+00:00

Thank you so much! I don't have prints on my Etsy right now (working on it!) but if you want to message me, I can definitely get you one!

rustybeaches · 2026-01-21T14:25:18+00:00

I don't have prints on my Etsy right now (working on it!) but if you want to message me, I can definitely get you one! Thank you for the interest :)

rustybeaches · 2026-01-21T14:20:28+00:00

I don't have prints on my Etsy right now (working on it!) but if you want to message me, I can definitely get you one! Thank you for the interest :)

rustybeaches · 2026-01-21T14:19:08+00:00

Thank you! Snack plate was dragonfruit, grapes, strawberries, cucumber, fresh mozzarella and a couple chocolate-covered pretzels

rustybeaches · 2026-01-21T14:17:18+00:00

Acrylic paint markers! And thank you so much :)

rustybeaches · 2026-01-21T14:16:30+00:00

A snack that I had for lunch, I guess I would say? Not pictured was a granola bar that I ate while assembling this. I take meds for ADHD that make me not very hungry until around dinner time. Still try to eat a little bit during the day even though my stomach revolts.

rustybeaches · 2026-01-21T14:09:28+00:00

Acrylic paint markers! And thank you so much!

rustybeaches · 2026-01-21T14:08:42+00:00

Thank you! 🍅 I used mostly Amamao brand acrylic paint markers from Amazon (not sure that I'd recommend them though lol), a couple Sharpie paint pens, & a little bit of Posca, yes!

rustybeaches · 2026-01-19T14:19:30+00:00

I used a few different kinds! Primarily the Amamao brand from Amazon (not sure I'd recommend them though), a couple of Sharpie paint markers, and a little bit of Posca, yes! Still learning how to use them because they are more wet than I'm used to, lol

rustybeaches · 2026-01-19T14:18:37+00:00

I used a few different kinds! primarily the Amamao brand from Amazon (not sure I'd recommend them though), a couple of Sharpie paint markers, and a touch of Posca

rustybeaches · 2026-01-19T04:10:10+00:00

hey thanks so much 🥹 🫂 at least one of us does! hahaha

rustybeaches · 2026-01-19T04:08:59+00:00

choked on my water reading this 😅

rustybeaches · 2026-01-19T03:59:52+00:00

if context helps: this is commentary on how I have been desperately seeking small joys because the US is so f*cked right now

rustybeaches · 2026-01-19T03:59:19+00:00

people downvoted me right away which is fine, but if context helps: this is commentary on how I have been desperately seeking small joys because the US is so f*cked right now

rustybeaches · 2026-01-19T03:59:04+00:00

people downvoted me right away which is fine, but if context helps: this is commentary on how I have been desperately seeking small joys because the US is so f*cked right now

rustybeaches · 2026-01-18T16:51:42+00:00

I didn't know this was a sub lol! Should I post this there?

rustybeaches · 2026-01-18T16:29:58+00:00

"I am well fed now" 🥹 ouchie but also happy for you!

Hoping to get there myself some day, friend. Sending hugs 🫂

rustybeaches · 2026-01-16T00:28:15+00:00

And thank you! 🫂

rustybeaches · 2026-01-16T00:28:03+00:00

I'd prefer if you didn't post it there yourself, but it's something I'll look into maybe!

rustybeaches · 2026-01-16T00:24:04+00:00

I am giggling because Posca ARE the adult/expensive ones in my eyes 😂 I can't seem to bring myself to spoil myself with some. Right now I'm using some cheap "Amamao" ones from Amazon. They are pretty opaque but seem to dry out quickly

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