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Posted in Anyone else?
Posted 5 years ago
@Riveraka: I'm going to a midwifery instead of a hospital because I really do not trust hospitals and the last doctor I had let me down in a big way. (I actually can't think of a doctor that hasn't let me down in a big way.) But the midwives showed us a child birth video from their recent past, and there was definitely laughing gas. But I've experienced said gas, and all it did was make me light headed and giggly.. I doubt it will do anything for pain. I guess that is the trade-off for a cheaper more caring alternative. Hopefully I'll have a quick birth and the most painful parts will be over quickly.
I like that tip about clothing. I have one onesie and a bib right now XD so I should probably get on that. I really have not bought anything for baby yet. I'm so out of my element. My mother bought some things off of a lady she works with; a stroller, a crib and a walking-play-table thing... but they all look questionable safety-wise. I don't want to put baby Chance in something dangerous :/
I like that tip about clothing. I have one onesie and a bib right now XD so I should probably get on that. I really have not bought anything for baby yet. I'm so out of my element. My mother bought some things off of a lady she works with; a stroller, a crib and a walking-play-table thing... but they all look questionable safety-wise. I don't want to put baby Chance in something dangerous :/
Posted in Anyone else?
Posted 5 years ago
@Riveraka: I'll take all of your knowledge lol. I'm also pretty scared because I'm giving birth nearly drug free so it's gonna hurt. I think they give laughing gas but that's probably barely going to touch it
Posted in Anyone else?
Posted 5 years ago
Ooh, I'm pregnant. Due mid June. We get to find out the gender at the end of this month. My husband is more excited about that than I am... I'm raising my child the same way boy girl or other. I'm nervous if we find out and tell anyone, they'll start bombarding it with gendered items. I personally hated being forced into dresses and having to fight with McDonald's employees to get hot wheels instead of barbies. I want my child to be free from those pressures around me, to live the life they want <3
I'm excited to read this thread because I have no idea what I'm doing lol
I'm excited to read this thread because I have no idea what I'm doing lol
Posted in What concerts have you been to?
Posted 5 years ago
Probably far too many to list. I too saw Alice in Chains. It was amazing. I loved how the entire crowd was singing along.
Posted in We got 2 new baby boy ratties
Posted 5 years ago
Aw, little sweethearts. I sometimes miss having rats but then I remember how obsessive me big doggo is.
Posted in Catastrophizing/Thinking the Worst
Posted 5 years ago
I try to look at this as a useful skill. Whenever I start to worst-case-scenario, I tell myself that it can't possibly go that bad. That way, I'm prepared for the worst by imagining it so much more awful than it actually will be. I also actively try to imagine the best case scenario, just to even things out.
Posted in ✐ Pixel Academy -- Practice and Challenges together!
Posted 5 years ago
Posted in ✐ Pixel Academy -- Practice and Challenges together!
Posted 5 years ago
@Llama: It depends on what I'm making. I wanted this candle to look soft, and I didn't want to add tooo many colors, so this was the way I went with it.
Posted in ✐ Pixel Academy -- Practice and Challenges together!
Posted 5 years ago
@Jolly: Its called dithering <3 Its a great way to trick the eye into seeing a color that isn't there. It usually works better at bigger canvas sizes. You can use different patterns other than a checkerboard pattern to achieve some nice textures as well.
Posted in ✐ Pixel Academy -- Practice and Challenges together!
Posted 5 years ago
I made a little candle thing. I'm not sure how to count colors in Photoshop, so I don't know if I used too many similar colors... but here it is:
Posted in ✐ Pixel Academy -- Practice and Challenges together!
Posted 5 years ago
*poofs in*
I have been summoned! But Its super early so somebody tag me again so I remember to come back and read the whole thread :p
So I've been doing pixel art for.... probably somewhere around 20 years. I started with dolls, at first just dressing up pre-made bases, then I started making my own bases. Then I found a group called Pixelation (I'm not sure how active that forum is anymore), which changed my life. The critique there was brutal and harsh... at first I was really offended, but then I realized they were trying to push me toward greatness, so I listened to what they said and applied their techniques. Then, some of the early members of Pixelation created Pixel Joint which is where a majority of my pixel art now resides. Its a lot like Pixelation in regards to critique style, plenty of challenges, etc, but it shines by hosting the images directly on the website.
If anyone is interested, here is my gallery on Pixel Joint: Boop. (you might have to click "gallery" because it loads up "faves" first for me) and here is where I uploaded a lot of my more recent pixel dolls: Beep.
Everything I have on these websites are years and years old, so... *shrug*
One of the first tutorials that really opened my eyes is right here:Blop. Its kind of focused on making elements to be used in a game, but the techniques learned there can be applied to any pixel art, so its worth a read.
To me, the most important part of pixel art is restrictions. Its all about what you can do with less. Try to keep your color count super low. Try to use a strict pallet. Try to only use a 1px pencil brush. These restrictions teach you how to trick the eye, how to carve shapes, how to make small things look incredibly detailed. I've taken these rectrictions and applied them to other types of art and had great results.
If you want me to give you a harsh constructive critique, just ask! I won't do them without being prompted, because it can come off as rude to folks who are not used to it... I promise I'm not trying to be rude, its just super hard to hear words about something you poured your soul into if you didn't ask for it :p
I'm excited to see what you all create!
I have been summoned! But Its super early so somebody tag me again so I remember to come back and read the whole thread :p
So I've been doing pixel art for.... probably somewhere around 20 years. I started with dolls, at first just dressing up pre-made bases, then I started making my own bases. Then I found a group called Pixelation (I'm not sure how active that forum is anymore), which changed my life. The critique there was brutal and harsh... at first I was really offended, but then I realized they were trying to push me toward greatness, so I listened to what they said and applied their techniques. Then, some of the early members of Pixelation created Pixel Joint which is where a majority of my pixel art now resides. Its a lot like Pixelation in regards to critique style, plenty of challenges, etc, but it shines by hosting the images directly on the website.
If anyone is interested, here is my gallery on Pixel Joint: Boop. (you might have to click "gallery" because it loads up "faves" first for me) and here is where I uploaded a lot of my more recent pixel dolls: Beep.
Everything I have on these websites are years and years old, so... *shrug*
One of the first tutorials that really opened my eyes is right here:Blop. Its kind of focused on making elements to be used in a game, but the techniques learned there can be applied to any pixel art, so its worth a read.
To me, the most important part of pixel art is restrictions. Its all about what you can do with less. Try to keep your color count super low. Try to use a strict pallet. Try to only use a 1px pencil brush. These restrictions teach you how to trick the eye, how to carve shapes, how to make small things look incredibly detailed. I've taken these rectrictions and applied them to other types of art and had great results.
If you want me to give you a harsh constructive critique, just ask! I won't do them without being prompted, because it can come off as rude to folks who are not used to it... I promise I'm not trying to be rude, its just super hard to hear words about something you poured your soul into if you didn't ask for it :p
I'm excited to see what you all create!
Posted in Infinity Train, anybody?
Posted 5 years ago
Oh man, not only is it quite good as a fantasy adventure, the human aspect of it is really good too. My friend came over while I was watching it and was surprised that they tackled the subject matter that they did and he said he would have loved something like that when he was a youth going through the same things.
Posted in I feel gross and creeped on
Posted 5 years ago
Option 1: Delete him as a friend. Him: "why are we not friends anymore?!?!?" You: "Darn Facebook algorithms, this keeps happening!" Don't respond to future requests.
Option 2: FB lets you select who can see what posts, I believe. Keep everything super private. Tell him you are going to delete messenger because its getting in the way of personal life/job/whatever.
Option 3, my personal favorite: Ask him equally weird and invasive questions until he gets the hint. "I'm also confused about your wedding date... oh you're not married? Why is that after all this time?"
Most importantly, never put the opinions of others before your own personal comfort and safety.
Option 2: FB lets you select who can see what posts, I believe. Keep everything super private. Tell him you are going to delete messenger because its getting in the way of personal life/job/whatever.
Option 3, my personal favorite: Ask him equally weird and invasive questions until he gets the hint. "I'm also confused about your wedding date... oh you're not married? Why is that after all this time?"
Most importantly, never put the opinions of others before your own personal comfort and safety.
Posted in Temporarily closed
Posted 5 years ago
Aw, whats wrong with spiders?
Also... whats similar to a spider?
Your art is pretty darn cute by the way :p
Also... whats similar to a spider?
Your art is pretty darn cute by the way :p