First of all! Those origami posts are how I got to know you and they made me smile and feel happy every time ^^ I still hope that you'll find time to do some more in the future :D
Sometimes taking existing tutorials and then personalizing them is the best way to learn and have fun.
Congratulations on the work! And I understand it's important to take all the time you need for it ^^ New routines get easier after a while and great job on taking care of health.
Also when I started reading this post I was amazed by your honesty :D and I sort of felt my own feelings echo, as Steemit is so unpredictable, the only thing we can do is to experiment.
I don't think you missed on on art education, it was mostly: draw this, then this.. little advice (I quit uni after 2nd year). I did get great feedback in highschool tho, most useful was drawing cubes and using a knitting needle for measurements. Eventually you can measure the proportions without the needle. If there are any still life courses around you, maybe try that ^^
I think most importantly realize what interests you and learn what you need to draw that. You don'thave to learn everything at once :)
I started posting once a week my old posts, it's fun too see the style difference now. Maybe you can try it as well, just add a little something new like a little backstory or how things have changed since then, or combine several posts (I didn't get flagged so far: my example.) I got to know you only recently and I'd love to see more of your previous posts ^^
Thank you so much for delegating, it has made a huge difference, at least I feel that I'm upvoting posts with something useful. I'm recharging the vote power until tomorrow and then back to full force :D
Also I thought of the first delegators' prize, as I'm very slow at making the things I initially planned. xD Let me know where I can send you the free codes (discord?): https://gumroad.com/photoreferencepacks
If this doesn't seem useful to you pick someone else you'd like to have it ^^ These are my photos, I took for my art reference and for digital art textures. I think the nature pack has awesome photos for poetry.
I'd like to nominate my brother @ivan-g for a delegation, I think he would use it well, as his inner circle are all new Steemians trying to get noticed on Steemit ^^
He even recently designed his own origami model thanks to the support he has received on Steemit and he always shares full process steps for his posts :D
Thank you so much for sharing everything and never devalue yourself, that's one of the most important lessons I've learned from online art communities. If you want faster improvement, ask and encourage criticism and feedback. It's hard at first, but totally worth it.
Wish you all the best! ^-^
Happy Steemit birthday!!! 🎂
Glad to hear you enjoyed the Origami Journey so well! Ivan is far more advanced, and compared to him I am just a little child folding paper. (Your nomination will certainly be added to the list.) It's been some time since I've folded any sheets, but rest assured, the journey will come to a proper end before everything is said and done. There's a whole box full of models and flat sheets waiting to get to their final places in the diorama.
You're absolutely right about new routines becoming easier over time. Last month was totally different, it really took some getting used to. This month will be a bit better for steeming :-D.
Thank you for your insight into art education. Part of me feels I missed out on something important, and part of me doesn't even care about formal training because experimentation is a rewarding instructor and the online and local resources available for artists are endless.
As for upcoming posts, the list I made back at the end of June is still waiting to come to life on the blockchain! Recycling older posts? Interesting idea, thank you for sharing. Sounds like an exercise in self-reflection. Those can be so painful!
Ah, the photoreferencepacks, wonderful! Yes send the codes to me on Discord, I appreciate it - ThAnK yOu!
Again, thank you for everything you do here. There was no doubt in my mind you would put that delegation to good use. See you around!
First of all, so I don't forget, my Discord name is kristyglas#6340 :D I still don't have you in contacts.
I'm really glad you're getting used to new routine ^^ Mine will change again soon, but I think for better this time. I'm on a sort of vacation lately, waiting for important news before continuing real work :D
I definitely don't regret quitting uni, I still have occasional nightmares that I'm back there xD and I always try to quit again even in the dreams haha. I will much rather spend money on a course than going to (free public) uni again :)
The trick is realising what you really want to do. I still try out variety of things, but I work mostly on improving my skills needed for the goal :D That makes things easier and faster ^^
For origami, you shouldn't compare yourself, he does different style and it's a pleasure to see both ^-^
For old posts, give it a try and see if you like it :D You can share ones you liked before.
I searched for your name, kristyglas#6340, but no results came up. Later this evening I will get on and look for you again, I think my name is enternamehere too, but I'm not 100% on that.
You must have had quite an experience at university for it to elicit that reaction 🙃. Yes figuring out what we want can be tricky sometimes. So can being patient.
Hopefully your important news has reached you well and you've been able to continue your work. Life is all about riding the waves. See you around!
Hey. I was in a car accident, minor injuries, but resting at home :) My brother was driving, he got concussion but seems better today (physical tests all good). He is under observation.
I'll double check the name. I've joined lots of discord channels, maybe can find that way :)
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