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Misery

Misery

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  • Misery
    Turns out, cleaning a fountain pen properly makes a ridiculous mess. So much purple. Everywhere. Mostly on me. The simpler one is now cleaned and refilled, the other one is less simple and needs to be totally disassembled, might need the syringe + cleaning solution since it's filled with shiny ink instead of normal ink.
    Misery
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    This took 15 minutes to render and the machine just about exploded in the process. This is one of the more complicated ones I've done.
    Misery
    "I should give the whole ipad drawing thing another go... maybe I didnt give it enough of a chance before"
    *10 minutes later*
    "Well at least it didnt hit anything valuable when I threw it across the room"
    c flat
    c flat
    I just can't do digital art. On paper I'm pretty good, but digitally, it just doesn't work.
    Misery
    Misery
    Yeah, same here. There's no texture or resistance to the surface and nothing tactile about it... every line or whatever I make ends up either wobbly, or I have to argue with the "auto straighten/curve" function that never actually works right. Not to mention the tendency for these apps to hide 95% of their bloody UI. I hate that, so much.
    Misery
    Misery
    Though in this case a big part of it is that it's an Apple device, and I *really* dont get along with those things well. Every single "feature" it has irritates me. It's only actually used as a noise maker for when I'm trying to sleep. Never should have bought it.
    Misery
    Bad habit: Leaning forward too much while either at the PC here, or at my art or hobby tables. Whyyyyy must it be so tough to break old bad habits. Gah, I suddenly realize I'm doing it even as I freaking type this...
    honeytoast
    honeytoast
    I read your status and corrected my posture.
    MildredHubble
    MildredHubble
    I have this habit too. I start off well but once I get in "the zone" concentration wise I seem to lean too much. I'm wondering if I should get one of those posture correcting chairs where you kinda kneel if that makes sense? I will see if I can find a picture... :)
    MildredHubble
    MildredHubble
    One of these things...
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    I had one years ago but I kept putting my feet on the bit where your knees are supposed to go, so I dunno, maybe it won't help much?
    Misery
    As I go further with art, I realize more and more how much I loathe drawing anything digitally. 20 minutes of arguing with that godforsaken iPad and, well, I can say I dont remember the last time I got that angry at something. I mean I hate that device at the best of times, but that was a new level of rage. I dont know why I keep trying it.
    tkcartoonist
    tkcartoonist
    I have never wasted my time trying to use an Android tablet or iPad to draw something digitally. I usually use a computer and my old Wacom. I might upgrade that drawing tablet sooner or later, but for being nearly 15 years old, it still works okay.
    Misery
    Misery
    I did try a Wacom tablet once, but... yeah it didnt work out either. The disconnect of the pen being on the tablet but the results happening on my PC screen just throws me off too much. Not to mention that I seriously need my slanted art desk to draw anything at all (because of my arm).
    Misery
    2nd unexpected time sleeping at a hotel in a row. Deck renovations, sooooo much louder than I'd expected. At least the hotel is really close to here and in a familiar area. Doing it again tomorrow. First time I'd been in a hotel in 3 years, too.
    Misery
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    This little guy has been hanging out here for like the past couple of weeks now. Seems to always end up in the same spot, too.
    DaisyRose
    DaisyRose
    I love frogs!
    Misery
    Misery
    Yeah, we get a ton of frogs & toads around here. There's pretty much always a couple of them in the pond in the back yard. Sometimes they're on the concrete walkway too, which... well, fortunately the dogs havent tried to grab any of them.
    Misery
    Just got home, very sore, ugh. Not much else to say, just... ugh.
    Metalhead
    Metalhead
    Was any of it enjoyable at least, or was it all just ugh?
    Misery
    Misery
    It was okay... a bit too cold to do all that much outside except for walking in the forest where the wind cant get at ya too much. Sure beats snow though.
    Misery
    I'm off on a trip! Heading up north for the first time in awhile, since the weather has gotten to the "less stupid" phase. Good thing too, nice change of scenery and a chance for a lot of exercise. Good for the dogs, too. I'll see y'all next week, maybe I'll have some photos to share!
    Misery
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    Here's my latest scratchy creation. Not much else to say really.
    Azeth
    Azeth
    The collidascope look with the black lines surrounding the checkerboard heart, all look really cool. Kinda like the ebb and flow of energies. Maybe emotions.
    Misery
    Oh good, random shaky pain, my favorite! Bah. I clearly havent been exercising enough. AGAIN. Old habits really do die hard, dont they...
    Misery
    Ya know, I've been doing so much better recently since coming out... I hadnt realized just how much of a burden that had been on me. Still a long way to go, but for now, doing better. And I'm finally getting productive and making real progress towards various goals. I'm learning a lot of things... I'd forgotten how good it feels to learn new things. Also programming is hard.
    Misery
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    Work in progress. And yeah I know there's lines going through the ears because colored pencils are made of stupid and cant be erased. But they're going to be a dark gray anyway, so it likely wont show too badly. Going to practice shading a bunch before finishing, want to do it right. Particularly for the vibrant hair.
    Misery
    I will say though, the horrid thing has given me a new appreciation for all of my actual pencils/markers/whatever. And for my Android phone, which, you know, doesnt utterly suck and isnt restricted in its functionality. For the 800th time though, I question why I bought the iPad in the first place. I have no answer to that.
    Misery
    Ya know what, I think I'm done with digital art (drawing, I mean... fractals are still good). It was neat in a "novelty" way for about 5 minutes, but it's developed into a blazing hatred. For Procreate, the most annoying software I've ever used, and the iPad, my most loathed device I've owned (I *really* hate Apple products). Launched it across the room for the 20th time. Just... enough.
    Misery
    Physical therapy today, they did a new procedure on me. My whole face hurts, ugh. I'm super appreciative for them and all, but still, PT can freaking hurt sometimes. Though this was more intense than usual. Gee golly I think it's time to take more Advil
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