Awesome! I love process videos and time lapses. I really need to make a palette like yours. I may be mistaken, but it looks like glass painted grey on the other side, in a wooden frame?

I really liked engaging with people on TikTok when I made a video and posted it there, but I agree recording yourself paint or draw really makes it slower, and for me is such a pain.

I can’t speak for other cis men, but I can say there are guys out there like me who would accept you. I accept you for who you are.

Where and how do you store it? I have cats and their fur gets everywhere ! Every time I need to use the cast iron, it’s covered in dust and hair, even when stored in the cabinets. Thought of just sticking it in a plastic bag but that doesn’t seem ideal. Maybe I’m seasoning it improperly?

That’s adorable!

Ahh I see, that makes sense. Even using Glaze and Nightshade feels like struggling against a storm.

Would using Glaze or Nightshade help? I think they’re free and would ensure it couldn’t be used for AI and such.

Thank you! I’m happy with how it turned out

No doubt, it seems some people have an affinity that allows them to pick it up more quickly than others, but for the vast majority of artists it’s a slow and difficult path, though very rewarding! I’ve never heard a pro artist wish they hadn’t spent all those hours practicing.

Happy birthday! Here’s one I just completed not long ago. Painted with glitter paint and gouache on heavy illustration paper.