Nyxnine

Haven't been on in awhile, BUT YES post your work  

It's always exciting to see different styles...watch people grow. 

I hope you enjoy the forums!!

^^- and thanks for the shout out @Wedgy

16 hours ago, Blue Dragon said:

I hope it was okay for me to join the club (I haven't been around the forums much...just been swamped with work X'D)

I can't see why not  I'm barely active as well. 

16 hours ago, Blue Dragon said:

I recall when I was taking art classes, how we were given instructions on how to *kinda* mix purple/violet. I think magenta and cyan would make maybe a close to "pure" purple in pigments. Kinda. But it's a lot more nuanced, like you've pointed out.

Ahh, same, art school and color wheels and countless hours trying to get the pigments *just right*

Also, agree with the realization that black isn't *just* black. Especially when doing things with watercolor.

I felt the same with painting skin tones too....using blues really threw me for a loop in the beginning. hahaha

16 hours ago, Blue Dragon said:

My partner is red/green color blind (there are a couple different types of color blind.) Because he can't see red, when he's looking at stuff we have around the house that is purple, he always calls it blue XD A couple years back, I finally saved up enough to buy him pair of color blind glasses. He had gone 35 years never seeing green, red, orange, or purple (or any of the mixes.) When he first put them on, I recorded the experience. I brought tears to both of our eyes.

It was interesting, because of course he had just adjusted his life to work around colors (or always asked someone for opinions on what a color was.) It was so cool for him to have a close experience to seeing those colors :3 Something that I've always taken for granted.

There are online color blind tests you can take that can *kinda* help someone tell if they are colorblind. I took one, as did my fiancee. It was interesting. Funny thing is, he and I went to school together (like, US 5th grade through high school.) We've known each other for most of our lives, but I never knew until about 4 years ago that he was color blind XD I just thought he liked to wear a lot of black (which he does.)

It is interesting how it can take so many years to get to know things about your partner. I knew a guy who was color blind, and knew only because I tried playing snooker with him and a group of friends way back in the day. He couldn't tell which balls to hit and had to ask. I wouldn't have known otherwise. 

ALSO, that is awesome about the colorblind specs. I used to work in Optical and was asked about them but the only supplier I had known about was a city away. I like watching those videos on youtube, like reveal videos, where a spouse gets a set for their husband. (Higher rates of colorblindness in men). It is sweet that you were able to do this for him  and witness that reaction first hand. Definitely a moment to cherish. 

I agree though, I do think people take advantage of how well they can see the color spectrum. Kind of reminds me of that gold or pink dress meme.

I have quite a few friends and acquaintances IRL who like anime. This wasn't always the case, I think I found most of these friends late in HS, some from different jobs I have worked and also from University. 

It is nice to find those IRL who you can relate to and discuss upcoming shows with. That being said, most of our tastes have changed, and a lot of us have moved further apart (literally and metaphorically). IRL is nice especially if you are interested in going to conventions. We have a pretty good generic comic con here which I liked attending. I'm a huge artist alley fan and having others with you to enjoy that is always a plus. 

I was going to say france but, for some reason I thought this was wrong and googled it.

I am guessing you are from France? @mynameisjohncrichton but Croissants had been invented in Austria so I wasn't sure XD

I wanted to make this somewhat difficult....

How about Beaver Tails?

I wonder why you decided to make violet. It really is a pretty color and the psychology behind the color is rather interesting.
I might be a bit biased though, I used to love reds. Violet is a bit more on the blue side but became my favorite color and is a lot more relaxed in comparison..
Anyways, hopefully you will figure out how to mix the colors properly. But, you shouldn't hold out on a perfect blend, the best combinations don't have an exact science and come from trial and error. Their sketch book probably had some pretty ugly blotches in it. I know mine does when it comes to paint swatches. 
I think people often look for an easier way to get to the same thing, but you're right in acknowledging the journey in the process while getting to the final piece. I think a lot of artists need to step back and stop over analyzing their work or they fall into an issue of overworking projects, such as in painting, muddying colors by accident because they just keep trying to fix something that is good enough as it is.

 
It really is hard when timing is off. It sounds like you wanted to learn a lot more about this person. At least you know where the shop is. 
I think stumbling through a persons sketch book if it wasn't out in the open to be reviewed would be wrong. It sounds like this one was open for feedback though. It is interesting to see how people change and view themselves over the years and why this is important to them. I have something similar that I look at when I am feeling down or confused, it is like a home away from home to me. It is almost a reminder to the things I wanted to change, what wasn't changed, what had changed. Some of the entries are very short, some had been erased, and some I wish I could erase but think they are better reminders even if they bother me. Most of the entries are quotes for when I am depressed. Maybe the artist left them out because like you said, they are lonely, and are hoping someone will catch that or maybe they just didn't think anyone cared enough to look. 

If you really are curious about something you should inquire. However, you shouldn't dwell on it for to long or it can run imaginations wild...I don't know though, if their new note worried you, maybe you should ask, especially if you have concerns that something else might be wrong. By adding your presence into someone's life though....I don't think you taint their life, you can't color theory yourself in there lol, you might shake up how they go about mixing is all  I think though, with a lot of people right now, especially because of how covid impacted a lot of us, are feeling lonely. Connecting with others helps this a lot, caring for others, reaching out to people....are all very important ways to deal with loneliness. Maybe reaching out and being friends with them is a good idea.

Anyways,  it sounds like you do need more blue though. Maybe you will see the shop owner again, or, maybe someone else will be working.Hard to say how this would impact your views on the shop. At least you can always go back and try catching up with them again. 

Anyways,
I'd be curious if you were colorblind. Sounds more like difficulties seeing shade variations though. 

It's nice having such a large community of people to talk to on here though no? 

So don't get to lonely yourself. 
 

Memories, really missing traveling right now.

6 hours ago, Seshi said:

@Nyxnine the poll is closed with 5 votes each tying you and shejoestar. Every time I have looked the poll has been tied. 

Oh, well...awesome ^^v can't wait for the next one.

Haha timing. I think @Shejoestar has won @Seshi which I'm totally okay with considering they won my vote too

Thanks for putting on the competition though. I enjoyed it

Before meeting you, I didn't know what it was like to feel lonely. I never even considered myself to be alone. That's because when you feel lonely, it means that there is someone for you to miss.

- Nanami, Bokura Ga Ita

On 4/29/2020 at 7:21 PM, efaardvark said:

Amazing what can be done with cardboard and some skills...

(From  https://defectivehumor.net/?p=4467 )

This is so creepy and so cool 0_0 

I wonder if someone super sweet made templates that mimic this. I feel like you could also find some pretty neat 3D printer templates 0_0 

15 hours ago, IIVIsouljam said:

 

I can't delete my quote on my phone bwahahah, either way. You are so cool! Those are such awesome interests and hobbies. I feel like we have a lot in common haha

I love finding used bookstores, antiquing and thrift stores too. There's one in my city that has a huge collection of classic magazines. They're interesting to browse though. 

Also yesss introduce your dogs soon :3

I feel like I'd totally want to befriend you IRL if we ever met. You are like a lot of my close friends lol. 

Silly

Thank you guys! lol @Illusion of Terra I like how there is a sloth and hamster with cats XD random but awesome nonetheless and thanks for the shout out ^^- 

@Ohiotaku cake is always a win, that will be my go to as well hahaha (probably cheesecake or ice cream. Also - pikachuuuu  hahaha

Thanks @Wedgy  

Hope everyone has an awesome day haha

Mine is today. To help me celebrate, everyone try and eat your favorite dessert today :3

:D

Halo

You're so awesome! I love your work :3 

Your coloring is awesome and character design is super cute!

Also, you're super creative!! 

Thanks for sharing ^_^=

Welcome to AF!

That's awesome you aren't restrained to new shows (seeing how you got into anime 2 years ago) having a wide variety of shows is great!

I love hiking and drawing as well

Do you draw traditionally or use a computer? 

Today I visited the mountains but wasn't able to hike. We have a lot of rules right now stopping people from entering parks haha but, I love summit hiking and have joined a few friends rock climbing. That being said, heights freak me out and I prefer wall climbing and not being on a cliff. 

Anyways, enjoy your time here! There are a lot of awesome people to meet so have fun!

I love your work!!  

What program did you use to do the first group of pics??

Your chibi zombie girl is adorbs :3

your pencil work is nice too. I have a hard time filling up a page ^^;;

Can't wait to see more

Tempest 

2 minutes ago, Diogenes said:

@Nyxnine 

You're right, that's actually a great point! I remember looking up to the "old" people in chats and forums when I was about junior high school age - I thought their knowledge and composure were cool. I guess it's time to be cool myself  Although, I am more of a goofy type, so not sure how successfully that will be 

Be goofy. There is nothing wrong with that. Being yourself is probably why you thought the others were cool hahaha.

16 minutes ago, Amali said:

I'm 25, which isn't old at all of course, but it seems that a lot of anime fans online are way under 20.

and yep, definitely doesn't matter anyway

Yes, just a number. And, I think you will find you are around good company if you think 25 is old hahahaha

(it's a good spaced out group of ages and lots of different life experience instead of a younger gen here...from what I've found thus far)

42 minutes ago, Diogenes said:

Thanks Nyxnine! Well, each coin has two sides I guess. I haven't tried making friends online since I was a child, so let's see how it goes! But no need to worry about me, shyness is not one of my virtues.

Your laughing, but you can define normal, or normie, very easily! In fact, there is a wikipedia page for it (as there is for everything) https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/normie And I just can't bring myself to enjoy what is commonly enjoyed by masses. Please don't call me a hipster though 

I was laughing but now I am laughing more. Hahaha, hipster. 

I shall try to refrain

I used to use forums a lot back when I was in junior high, was in the same boat as you are now  I'm sure you will find it interesting now with a more mature perspective. Although, I could be wrong hahaha.

Have fun ^_^-

Lol I'm enjoying this banter.

Welcome to AF! It IS pretty active for unfortunate reasons (I think) but, a good time to rummage through feeds and make some new friends. I know how it feels to have friends who don't have similar interests with everything you enjoy...but at least there are platforms such as these

People here are pretty friendly so don't worry about being shy ^^v

And pleaseee liking anime makes me not a normy? Is anyone even normal? Now you have to define normal hahaha

Be safe

Sophisticated

I just finished The Platform on Netflix. Although it originally is in Spanish I watched a bit of it subbed but needed to multitask and didn't mind the dubbed version.

The movie is fairly graphic if you aren't into blood (there are some pretty dark scenes). But, the plot is definitely something to get you thinking about life, and choices. I don't want to spoil the movie for anyone. But I'd definitely check it out if you want to see a fictional world where people are forced to choose between helping others or helping themselves. That being said I think you could interpret the story in so many ways

Any who, here is the trailer.