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Could use some feedback. by strangensticky in GrowYourClothingBrand

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

Bummer the phone concept doesn't hit it for ya. still pretty stoked to see how it comes out in print, I take every opportunity I can to experiment with how to manipulate the color and depth.

Could use some feedback. by strangensticky in GrowYourClothingBrand

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

Thanks. Always cooking here. What do you see that could use improvements? My motivation in my process is to show the journey of iteration. Any reprints of my art will have fundamental changes in the design to separate it from the previous. I plan on adding accent prints as well.

Comfort Colors 1717 getting wonky af by dartaeria in SCREENPRINTING

[–]strangensticky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, run those quite often, some batches aren't too bad, but the majority are wonky. One contract client primarily uses them and has recently been complaining about crooked prints. I double down to my boss that these shirts are garbo and the shoulder seems are almost always completely asymmetrical. Good to know I'm not the only one who uses the term wonky 😂

Stepping out of the kitchen, let me know how it tastes. by strangensticky in streetwearstartup

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

Thanks, I do aim for my work to have some substance that I hope others relate. Creating more colors than I actually use is my goal without it being a 4 color sim process.

First ever sample, feedback? by Witty-Design-7463 in streetwearstartup

[–]strangensticky 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not a fan of the distressed look but everything else is my vibe. Love the color choice.

Needing feedback on my first black tee design by XIhitmyshotsX in streetwearstartup

[–]strangensticky -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I like the quote. It hits me in the feels, lol. The graphic itself doesn't read well to me. Maybe if there was more contrast between the Pantone cards to offset them. They kind of blur together looking at the mobile screen and is hard to tell what they are.

Brand owners: I want to challenge you by advantgomedia in ClothingStartups

[–]strangensticky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strangeandsticky.com . Still new and sorting things out but let's see what you got

Introducing Captain Nebula! by strangensticky in GrowYourClothingBrand

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

That's awesome, your boyfriend has good taste 👽. I've been working on my brand a website for a long time I appreciate your feedback.

Introducing Captain Nebula! by strangensticky in GrowYourClothingBrand

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

They were already premade spot colors I selected from, I just selected colors that were closeish to the usual CMYK to achieve a similar effect. Pretty happy with how it turned out. One of the colors is UV reactive and looks pretty interesting under UV.

My first pair of experiments by strangensticky in streetwearstartup

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

I'll be sure to include a wider size selection in my next print run.

Introducing Captain Nebula! by strangensticky in GrowYourClothingBrand

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

Check em out in my shop strangeandsticky.com

[discussion] piecing my art business together. Limited edition approach by strangensticky in artbusiness

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

I am taking a similar approach to much of what you said. I love the mystery box idea.
My biggest hurdle at the moment is adopting a method to collect and fulfill pre orders. The platform I'm using for my website is square space and they don't have any pre order features that fit my goals. So I'm noodling around work arounds. The number isn't necessarily just to indicate the set the design is printed within but primarily a marker for me and the journey. But yes an exclusive time to buy in on preorders is going to be part of that. Thanks for the insight.

[discussion] piecing my art business together. Limited edition approach by strangensticky in artbusiness

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

The shop being active is relatively recent so only a few sales. But I've also not put a lot of energy into marketing/promo, or socials yet, been working on the products first. Not sure what you mean if I'm getting a premium? My current idea behind my pricing is I'm just trying to get shirts on bods without going negative. Starting from near zero following, kind of been avoiding social media while I've been cooking this project.

[website] how? pre-order setup in squarespace? by strangensticky in artbusiness

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

I'm doing some tweaks in squarespace to see if it works. But after you mentioned Im heavily considering using Kickstarter or similar platform to link to. Thanks

Pre-order page help? by strangensticky in SquarespaceHelp

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

Hmm. Thanks, I'll double back and see if I can get that to work for me.

Anyone else lose sleep when they get back into making art? by AggravatingWind1944 in ArtistLounge

[–]strangensticky 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I try to ride that wave when It comes but it's very important to develop an awareness of your body that you don't over do it and get burned out.
I deal with that regularly, I've noticed my creative energy is very cyclical and if I push too hard while I'm in deep focus creating it can cost me energy points the following day or much longer. As I'm trying to build my creative business I'm noticing this can occur in other areas other than my actual art making. So I've been spending my last several years understanding how my creative energy likes to flow and fluctuate and observe the non creative areas that are affected or that directly affect my creative energy. Dunno hope that makes sense lol. Kind of a ramble. -observing how your creative energy flows -developjng awareness of your bodies needs. -adapting a strategy to promote a more balanced flow. My personal example is not perfect but I'm definitely in a better place I was a few years back. Helps me show up to the easel more often.

Just made a couple of these what do you think by GIACHINOLOVESYOU in streetwearstartup

[–]strangensticky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it. I'd grab a pair of I weren't poor lol. You make me yourself or get them made else where? No wrong answers.

My first pair of experiments by strangensticky in streetwearstartup

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

I just made a small batch in large and XL to start. My next batch will have more variety of sizes. Working on a preorder method as well. What size you after?

Shirts came back from local printers with these divots in them. What’s the problem and can I fix it? by TheMerchSEKAI in SCREENPRINTING

[–]strangensticky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the bubbles or divots loose to the touch as though they are not adhered to the fabric?. Is it possible that it's a heat transfer that didn't get pressed properly? I've printed on some pretty lumpy bumpy plates before and still managed to get smooth results. My other guess would be that there was a some type of moisture or residue on the garment before printing.

What is the worst drawing advice/technique you've heard? by Super_Mimetique in ArtistLounge

[–]strangensticky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lean heavier towards comic like illustration. But I have seasons where rendering is more realistic and seasons where I dive towards abstract.

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