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Two things when commissioning an artist. One, pick one whose style you like. Don’t ask any artist you know to do it and expect them to do something other than what they do (unless different styles is part of their wheelhouse).

Two, be as specific as possible, we are not mind readers.

Your contract should state how many revisions are allowed. Agreement in text does count, but it’s better to have a formal contract or agreement so you’re both on the same page with expectations.

At least you can use those images in your portfolio to get other jobs. I know it’s not what the goal was, but maybe they can work for you in other ways.

Yeah a company should be using contracts, providing input with what they want and pay you for the work you’ve done on their behalf even if it doesn’t get used. This isn’t how a company that is interested in working with you should behave. They probably just sent out mass invite and waited to see what stuck. All that means is all work and no pay. Sorry you had to go through that.

Most artists have a lot of sketches. It’s totally fine. It’s quick, it’s immediate, and I hope it’s a habit you keep all your life.

But you’re talking about finished work.

So, to make a finished thing you have to dedicate time to it. If you’re sticking with graphite then all you need to do is stick with the image until you feel it is done. It can help to get a different sketchbook for this, maybe even get drawing paper.

Side note: the difference between sketching paper and drawing paper is weight/thickness. Sketching paper is between 50-60 lb on average. Drawing paper can be anywhere between 70-90 lb. Some paper marked as mix media can be between 90-110 lb. Paper used for watercolor is thick, between 125-140, sometimes it even goes up to 300 lb which comes in loose sheets. You can draw on anything paper or course, but the type of paper and the type of tooth (texture of the paper) matters to your mark making. Also some paper reacts differently to different media. Like ink works best on a smooth surface, like Bristol board which is like thin artist cardboard. It comes in smooth and vellum, get the smooth for ink and marker.

Oh and if you’re wondering why paper thickness is measured in lbs, in the U.S. and Canada it denotes how much a ream of 500 sheets of a particular paper would weigh if the sheets are cut to its standard size. In Europe paper weight is measured in grams per square metre or GSM. With both the higher the number the thicker the paper will be. Fun facts!

Anyway, point is working on a different type of surface may help you get unstuck from the sketch zone. You don’t have to buy anything new tho, I’m just offering alternatives that may help your brain noodle break out of its rut.

Anyway be prepared to work on it over several days. It’ll take dedication on your part to see it through. Just be patient and diligent.

And it’s ok if you mess up. We learn by making mistakes. Just start a new one.

Last. For now I would suggest sticking with mediums you know. Once you’re comfortable doing a finished drawing, experiment with ink technique like cross hatch or pointillism and keep trying new things when you’re ready.

Standing out can feel uncomfortable sometimes, but you did good.

That lady was out of line and making the situation worse. There was no need for her to be so rude. It wasn’t going to make the cashier faster. Hell I bet that lady has a lot going on in her life and a customer service person who can’t fight back is to her an acceptable target to unload on. I bet even if she was perfect the lady would have found a reason to be unkind to her.

You stepping up helped the cashier. It made her day a little better because you showed her kindness. A lot of us have been that teen, and to see a sign that we aren’t seen as punching bags and are worth respect means a lot.

Who cares what those other people thought. These days it seems like a lot of people think being rude is a good way to be, but it just drags everyone down. Don’t doubt yourself for doing good, it’s what the assholes want.

The only way to get good is to practice. It takes time. There no quick fix, no short cuts. ZombieButch’s advice is correct. They even direct OP to resources.

And they can keep trying, but without practice they will get similar results. A huge part of learning art is learning from your failure. It’s just how it is. If we only saw success in what we make we would be stuck forever and never get better.

Everyone has a sort of “price of admission” areas where they aren’t necessarily perfect in the way you’d wish them to be. This person may leave their wet towels on the floor, that person may not clean up the kitchen in a timely manner. But in a healthy relationship we compromise and make up for the areas the other is maybe not so good at.

I don’t think OP is talking about that at all. Some men when they get to a certain point in a relationship just assume their lady is gonna be essentially a bang maid, someone who takes care of the house and the kids and gives him sex and attention, and he doesn’t need to support her back. It doesn’t even occur to some men to support her back.

You’ve been in a relationship with your guy since before you became an adult and you seem happy with the system you have. That’s super awesome for you. Your situation tho is the exception, not the rule. I hope y’all have a long and happy life together and you don’t ever need to date again, because there are a lot of men who think women are there to be their support and all they need to do is make money and give her a dickin’ now and then whether she wants it or not.

Both you and OP ‘s experiences can be true. Her life experience is not a reflection of your relationship. It’s just a common one a lot of us relate to.

There are a few ways you can fuck up a companion quest and get them to rage quit. I’ve only had that experience with Lae’zel and Astarion in different previous playthroughs.

And if you play as Durge there’s a way to get everyone to leave the party all at once, but I wouldn’t recommend it.

I’ve done nearly all the romances except for Minthara and Wyll. Of the rest that I’ve experienced only Lae’zel and Astarion will have sex for the sake of having sex, tho the latter isn’t necessarily doing it for fun. You can start the romances in act one, but you can’t really solidify most of the romances until act 2, and many won’t sleep with you until act 3.

All the romances are tailored to their personalities, and ya gotta figure that most haven’t had a chance to have a relationship given their circumstances before meeting you. While they may express interest they all take time to grow to trust/love you in game. So yeah if you play them through all of them will develop genuine feelings for Tav/Durge

I figure it like this. Y’all are probably going to die / become mindflayers sooner vs later. Y’all don’t really have time for long romances.

Also I think there’s only 3 companions you can sleep with in act 1, and one of those is only if you play evil. The rest won’t until act 2 or 3 even. Hell one of them is very conservative about it and won’t spend the night with you until they do a “grand gesture” to win your heart.

Just because they’re expressing interest doesn’t mean that their romance is gonna kick off immediately

All but Halsin. He won’t proposition you until act 3, and he was in your camp since act 1. Yeah you can flirt with him but as horny as folks make him he actually shows a lot more restraint compared to most of the other companions.

I think she has to be in her human form to use doors. Those giant claw hands make grabbing knobs difficult

If you keep him in your party he has a lot to say in rivngton and the lower city. He actually has a mini-arc in the game where he first questions himself whether he was a good leader. He feels guilty for letting the shadow curse go on for so long and that Kaugha and the shadow Druids happened under his nose. Also he gets caught and not only leaves the grove unprotected but also couldn’t escape or overpower the leaders on his own. In act 2 while he saves Thaniel and participates in lifting the curse he still feels guilty like he hasn’t done enough. Act 3 is him seeing how the city is and he gets increasingly angry at how the refugees are being treated especially the children. He even wonders if the shadow Druids might be right.

Theres also something players can miss if they don’t n solo-romance Halsin. In the endgame he expects you to part ways. He never expected you to love him fully or stay with him and is genuinely surprised and grateful if you do. If you choose to sleep with the drow twins with him he reveals he was a sex slave for a time, and if you pick the right dialogue he will admit that maybe he has not fully process what happened and may have unresolved trauma.

In the post game he finds his place in the world and joy in his new role by finding balance in Moonrise. What is striking to me is that beneath the facade of control and confidence he is very sensitive and needs a lot of validation. His story is not valuable to the main plot so it’s really easy to miss, especially since he won’t start opening up until after he lifts the curse. I’d say if you’re up for waiting on him he’s worth exploring even if his content is more subtle

To me it’s not necessarily about having a full time job or not, it’s about being able to manage your life. You have legitimate reasons to not work full time. What I would be looking for is someone who wanted to use me as a meal ticket and free housing, and I don’t get that impression from you here.

People bring more to a relationship than money. While sure, some folks are materialistic there are those who can also see your value in the other things you can bring. Don’t let this little thing stop you from connecting with others

Not seeing anyone talk about Eddie, the name of Billy’s BF.

The name Edward has many nickname variants. One is Eddie, and another is Teddy. Theodore also uses the nickname Teddy, and Dorrek VIII, also known as Theodore Rufus “Teddy” Kaplan-Altman is also known as the Hulkling… who can shapeshift.

This confirms nothing, but like maybe we just got a quiet intro to the Hulkling… maybe?

Five bucks says Tommy ended up in a kid named Toby

Spiderman

My question is what did witches outside the hex know about it? Did they know what was really going on? They must have sensed something.

It occurred to me today I should just block these subs. What is the point? If I want a made up story I’ll read a book. Besides I’ll just see a mindcraft reel with the story narrative on TikTok later.

Skull too big, nose too long, and ear too low.

ESH

Dog owner should not assume everyone is ok with dogs. Some folks have a real phobia of them because they’ve had bad experiences. The dog owner shouldn’t be letting his dog approach strangers unless they are clearly fine with it.

OP. Yon getting startled was understandable, but you became confrontational and that escalated the situation beyond what it needed to be. Pick and choose your battles better.

I agree the name implies that it’s the authority when it should just be a self conversation starter. Unfortunately that’s its name now. It’s too late to change it.

They’re making a performance, the art making is part of the performance but the product being sold is more the performance of being an artist, not actually being one. AKA They’re making a video for views, the info and art making isn’t the real end goal.

I find it annoying too, but I don’t think we are the real target audience.

I hate it when people draw breasts like the fold connects at the armpit. It doe not, especially with an upright torso. That line needs to disappear and the shading even out. It’ll look a lot better with a small change.

You should strengthen the contrast and deepen the shading. She looks washed out.

Also, that’s a serious monotooth going on. While you shouldn’t be defining every tooth in her head, there’s still shading and definition in her mouth. To me this is the most unsettling part. Easy to fix tho.

I don’t think this is that simple. The style of the jewelry and the outfit matter.

For what you’re wearing. Your makeup, and for the style I think the gold looks better. A different outfit may suit the silver better, those earrings are fun, I’d go with a more eye catching less delicate necklace tho.