u/Blkvart

TYPO IN THE TITLE: turn out to be a good thing for us as artists

Hi everyone, sorry if this has been talked about recently, but I wanted to share a quick thought based on my past year selling in artist alleys. After chatting with dozens of customers, including the super talkative ones who stick around until closing time, I really think the AI bubble is about to burst. A lot of creators online are noticing the same thing, and I honestly think we can turn this to our advantage.

Of course, cons are still packed with those annoying resellers peddling everything from stolen art to terrible AI prints. But the good thing I keep noticing is that people are finally learning how to tell the difference between what's real and what's fake. Buyers are paying way more attention to details now, whether they're counting fingers or spotting those awful, generic ChatGPT fonts. This shift could actually lead to much better community solidarity and a healthier awareness around supporting art.

also, r/isthisAI is one of my favorite subs.

The next big step is getting con organizers to realize that generative AI has absolutely no place in artist alleys but we all know they most likely only care about money and selling em booth spaces... When the market gets this flooded with AI garbage to the point where everything looks cheap and unappealing, people naturally start craving the real thing and the soul behind it. In my experience, customers are becoming way more intentional about stepping back to support actual artists. Yeah, it sucks having to constantly defend your work and prove that you actually drew it yourself, but it's just part of the gig now and it can also lead to good convos about the topic and art in general. What do you guys think?

Edit: this of course applies to IRL spaces. I absolutely know that online spaces are flooded and people can't tell the difference yet. Expecially older ones. I just noticed this trend among younger people who can actually tell what is what

Hi everyone, M29, I was diagnosed with ADHD predominantly inattentive in late 2024. I took Atomoxetine for a year, but recently switched to stimulants.

Here in Italy, Medikinet is basically our only option. I started at 10mg, titrated up to 20mg, and I am currently on 30mg, modified release - it's supposed to last 6-8 hrs.

The target dose is 40mg to see if my body handles it well and if it keeps my mind clear throughout the day.

My experience with this medication has been very positive so far, especially because I can actually get things done. However, I am struggling with a couple of issues.

I suffer from chronic fatigue and other physical conditions, so by mid day, around 2 or 3 in the afternoon, I completely collapse, I don't have energies left, I just cannot keep my eyes open. I need to lay down. I don't sleep, but I can't work for sure. My current schedule is 10mg in the morning and 20mg after lunch.

My main question is for those who experienced total inappetence: how long does it take to pass and how did you manage it?

Between stress and other factors, I have lost about 2 or 3 kg in less than a month. It is not a tragedy since I am slightly overweight, but every time I try to eat, I feel nauseous, extremely bloated, full, and genuinely uncomfortable. I try to take my meds with protein - shakes, bars, whatever, but it's just so hard to me to eat more than a small portion.

On the plus side, I am drinking like a camel. This is actually a great thing for me, because like many of us, I used to constantly forget to drink water.

Ciao a tutti, M29. Mi è stato diagnosticato l'ADHD di tipo inattentivo a fine 2024. Ho assunto atomoxetina Camber per un anno, ma da poco sono passato a Medikinet a rilascio modificato, circa un mese....

Ho iniziato con una dose di 10mg, sono salito a 20mg e attualmente sono a 30mg.

Il dosaggio target concordato è di 40mg al momento.

Finora la mia esperienza con questo farmaco è molto positiva e sono grato di averlo a disposizione, soprattutto perché riesco finalmente a fare qualcosa della mia vita e portare avanti i miei progetti artistici. Ha messo KO il brusio mentale e mi sembra un sogno, davvero.

Soffro anche di stanchezza cronica e di altre patologie fisiche gravi e, di conseguenza, arrivo a metà giornata, verso le due o le tre del pomeriggio, in modalità zombie. Attualmente assumo 10mg la mattina (max alle 9:00) e 20mg dopo pranzo e cerco sempre di assumere quante più proteine possibile...

La mia domanda principale è rivolta a chi ha sperimentato la totale inappetenza: dopo quanto tempo vi è passato, SE vi è passato?

Tra lo stress e altri fattori ho perso circa 2 o 3 chili in meno di un mese. Non è una tragedia dato che sono lievemente in sovrappeso, ma ogni volta che provo a mangiare avverto nausea, mi sento gonfio, precocemente pieno e provo proprio un forte fastidio fisico. Di positivo c'è che sto bevendo moltissimo, il che è un ottimo traguardo, per carità...

Hi everyone, M29, I was diagnosed with ADHD predominantly inattentive in late 2024. I took Atomoxetine for a year, but recently switched to stimulants.

Here in Italy, Medikinet is basically our only option. I started at 10mg, titrated up to 20mg, and I am currently on 30mg, modified release - it's supposed to last 6-8 hrs.

The target dose is 40mg to see if my body handles it well and if it keeps my mind clear throughout the day.

My experience with this medication has been very positive so far, especially because I can actually get things done. However, I am struggling with a couple of issues.

I suffer from chronic fatigue and other physical conditions, so by mid day, around 2 or 3 in the afternoon, I completely collapse, I don't have energies left, I just cannot keep my eyes open. I need to lay down. I don't sleep, but I can't work for sure. My current schedule is 10mg in the morning and 20mg after lunch.

My main question is for those who experienced total inappetence: how long does it take to pass and how did you manage it?

Between stress and other factors, I have lost about 2 or 3 kg in less than a month. It is not a tragedy since I am slightly overweight, but every time I try to eat, I feel nauseous, extremely bloated, full, and genuinely uncomfortable. I try to take my meds with protein - shakes, bars, whatever, but it's just so hard to me to eat more than a small portion.

On the plus side, I am drinking like a camel. This is actually a great thing for me, because like many of us, I used to constantly forget to drink water.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice regarding my Silhouette Cameo 3 and Silhouette Studio 5.

I primarily print on holographic and glossy paper. I’m already aware that I need to cover the registration marks with matte tape and take extra precautions, but it's always a 50/50...

Sometimes it cuts a full sheet perfectly; other times, it ruins 10 out of 12 stickers because the alignment shifts mid-cut.

my usual settings are:

strength 30-35

speed around 5-10

cut depth: 7

I’ve verified my settings, ensured the mat and sheets are perfectly aligned, and the machine seems to "see" the registration marks correctly at the start. It feels like a total gamble every time. I have physical disabilities that make manual cutting very difficult, which is why I invested in this machine, but it's becoming very frustrating.

I always use an offset of at least 1–2 cm for every sticker and I make sure to leave plenty of space around the registration marks.

Does anyone have tips on how to make the Cameo 3 more consistent with reflective materials? I also try to work in the dark, avoid any extra light source, and I "close" it during the process.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice regarding my Silhouette Cameo 3 and Silhouette Studio 5.

I primarily print on holographic and glossy paper, I don't really like how my artwork comes out with Matte paper...

I’m already aware that I need to cover the registration marks with matte tape and take extra precautions, and that's what I do Everytime!

However, the machine seems to have a mind of its own. Sometimes it cuts a full sheet perfectly; other times, it ruins 10 out of 12 stickers because the alignment shifts mid-cut.

I’ve verified my settings, ensured the mat and sheets are perfectly aligned, and the machine seems to "see" the registration marks correctly at the start. It feels like a total gamble every time.

I have physical disabilities that make manual cutting very difficult, which is why I invested in this machine, but it's becoming very frustrating.

I always use an offset of at least 1–2 cm for every sticker and I make sure to leave plenty of white space around the registration marks.

Does anyone have tips on how to make the Cameo 3 more consistent with reflective materials? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I also "close it" to be sure there's no external light influencing the process. it's truly frustrating and I'm wasting a ton of material.