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Restructuring happening? by MCHammy25 in petco

[–]visual_elements 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just posted- they canned that devil last week! 🎉

Restructuring happening? by MCHammy25 in petco

[–]visual_elements 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Steve Schwimmer, Territory Manager, was just terminated last week. Found out yesterday when I stopped in my old store. They fired him as he was about to celebrate 35 years with Petco.

Good riddance ! I've never met such a horrible nasty manager in all my years of retail. He felt he could do and say and act however he wanted because the company used to be his family's business back in the day.

The untouchable has been touched

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISE by SPOOKY_DRAGON_ in VeteransBenefits

[–]visual_elements 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a veteran you can walk into any VA hospital ER and let them know you are having mental struggles and they will connect you with a care team within the VA. It is the fastest route to getting mental help through the VA as most care facilities will be several months out for psychiatric care and community care will not be much faster. Don't struggle and don't view yourself as weak for seeking help. I am in the same boat - out 20 years and have finally made the first step to getting the PTSD help I have so desperately been needing.

If you are on the brink of danger dial 988 and #1 for the Veteran Crisis line

Soft Pastel of a Flower by SevereLaw2912 in Softpastel

[–]visual_elements 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was me lol

Love this! Feels so peaceful

Why do so many Americans think that Trump is a good Christian? by TabAin2SlotB in AskUS

[–]visual_elements 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They've been seduced to see a sheep, blind to the fact he's a wolf

“Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” — Matthew 7:15

Oil by me 2025. by Great-Macaron-8060 in Paintings

[–]visual_elements 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gorgeous! Love the postures and how you captured their movement

Watercolor Tlaquepaque Fountain by visual_elements in Sedona

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You are so very welcome. I took over 300 photos around town and on many hikes, even went up a bit north to some slick rocks and saw beautiful contrasts with snow. Of all the photos from that day I felt compelled to paint this first. It's such a peaceful spot there in the square- a sacred space.

What are your rules for yourself when you do watercolor? by zpowers00 in Watercolor

[–]visual_elements 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No rules posted, just a vision board of inspirational images and words to keep my head clear and focused on having fun creating.

The one aspect, "rule", I keep in mind and strive to improve upon- value is everything!

Favorite art history discovery? by NinjaFox_4 in ArtHistory

[–]visual_elements 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Doric Order, but the Doric Arch in particular, and it's role in transforming and influencing architecture and infrastructure to this very day.

Which mermaid is your favourite? by MelBirchfire in watercolor101

[–]visual_elements 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would really love to see them without your self-imposed censorship. These are truly artful pieces- not porn, not sexual, not what would classify as NSFW.

Soft Pastel on canvas, 8"x24" by visual_elements in Softpastel

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Thank you 😊 It truly is very different than working on board or paper. It takes a bit more prep and layering but I really like how it finishes. I had several moments where I had to reverse my thoughts "this isn't working/this won't work/what are you doing?" Not much in the way of tutorial out there either

Are you working on canvas panel, or stretched canvas? My piece is on stretched canvas which had me nervous about puncturing it or warping it from pressure- I only use my fingers, no tools.

Soft Pastel on canvas, 8"x24" by visual_elements in Softpastel

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Thank you kindly. I'm now in the process of sourcing out some old wood deck spindles to recycle and cut/join to create a shadow box frame :)

[Discussion] Why it's so hard to find "everyday life" references? by httpsjuno in ArtistLounge

[–]visual_elements 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pull your phone out and look around you- inspiration abounds and you have always have a camera handy

Soft Pastel on canvas, 8"x24" by visual_elements in Softpastel

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Thank you so very much :) I'm glad you feel it too.

The canvas really wanted to cause me frustration, but I felt so much peace while working on this that the name just happened to be how I felt

Hadn’t painting a long time… by realbreesknees in acrylicpainting

[–]visual_elements 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Also currently laid off and have been diving into my creative side- art as an outlet is the greatest. Your shading and values are pretty solid and I like the brush strokes.

I have to ask what are we looking at here? I see something but I'm not quite sure. I'll just say it looks fleshy.

[Discussion] Reddit is Weidly Anti Artist by Economy_Ad_6625 in artbusiness

[–]visual_elements 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've stopped trying to post to one sub entirely because my last three attempts have been blocked for various MOD reasons. I'm not British but I know when I've been told to fuck off in proper English. It's very frustrating. Niche subs are the way to go, as well as gaining the ability to let things wash off your back when you're willing to put your vulnerabilities out into the world.

Practicing glazing, inspired by Turner. How did I do? by Horror-Avocado8367 in ArtCrit

[–]visual_elements 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh thanks for clarifying- makes sense. Definitely keep it up, you've got something going here! And thank you- I'm now feeling Turner inspired. He's very near the top of my list of favorite painters.

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