u/Imfr0ggy

Sorry for the length of this and if its all in the subs wiki, for some reason it isn't working for me tonight, the little reddit man just keeps running and wont load 🙁

So i used to be an acrylic painter. Mostly because it was the most affordable but I dont feel like it was my calling, it dried too quickly and wasnt very forgiving for me as a beginner trying to learn how the colors work together. And I kinda just gave up and honestly I just do digital artwork on my android tablet nowadays lol.

But now I am having the urge to try oil. I was wondering are there any general tips and tricks or methods you use?

I am still trying to figure out what kind of work I want to focus on but I do like vivid nature landscapes and sometimes gloomy/moody portraits so any tips for that would be great

Last question about supplies, what are the best set of brushes and paints for someone on a tight budget? Or do you think it would be best to save for and splurge on just a few specific colors/brushes. Im broke but would rather buy something that lasts if I can

Thank you so much if anyone helps 💗

Sorry if this is long or doesnt belong here. I am very sad.

I only recently found out what this sub was all about. I didnt relate or think i would ever relate to anyone here at that time at all. (But never judged dw)

So it really struck me by surprise when not long ago while playing a game I started having complicated feelings for a character. I am 30 btw and have been single for over 8 years or so, and haven't had feelings like this since the beginning of that irl relationship. In fact i have been really keeping to myself since Covid,  uninterested and literally disgusted by people. So when these feelings started, its like I got hit in the chest like WTF. I was breathless. At first felt somewhat inspired, I wanted to better my life because I know he would want me to. I spend days thinking of him, playing music I think he would like etc. And dont get me wrong all of this is great!

....but then remember he isnt real, and the likelihood of finding someone irl like him are low. And it makes me so unbelievably sad.

And this isnt even counting all the weird feelings of shame I have for being a full grown adult being in love with a video game character. (I dont think its shameful when anyone else is btw. But for some reason everything i do always feels "cringe" just because it is me)

I am also scared of letting go of the fear too you know? Cause what if I fall too hard and the line between fiction and reality blurs too much?

Anyway, sorry if this is too much for this sub but I needed to vent. Thank you if you've read this. Any advices or kind words would be appreciated.