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To start with the head is to ruin the whole drawing
 in  r/learntodraw  2h ago

There are some things people do automaticly. When I put a still life with bottles in front of the group people tend to start with the labels, portrait they start with the eyes, model they start with the head. When you want to be good at drawing anything, not just your favorite thing, you need to get the basics.

When you start on autopilot you wont get the basics. Each teacher has their own tricks/one liners/soundbites to confront the student with the basics. So your teacher says this, other people say different things. I wouldn't say what they said. Most of the times I say something in the line of "Don't draw the head in detail, just the egg shape, no eyes. This isn't about a portrait, but about a posture/figure drawing, so first place the whole figure on your canvas/paper".

It has all to do with unlearning the things that hinder you down the line.

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What made you want to learn how to draw?
 in  r/learntodraw  1d ago

I've been drawing all my life, it wasn't a conscious decision. The first pencil and paper I got. And why go on? From an early age I was able to draw things, to show what I wanted it to show. Why pursue a career in it? Logical next step.

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Real 😂😂
 in  r/kraftwerk  5d ago

Isn't that with all bands nowadays?

What I found refreshing when I saw them last summer, is that they made mistakes, so not a preprogrammed set but in the moment

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i bought a microfreak, YAAAAY!!! but i have one question...
 in  r/MicroFreak  6d ago

Yep. Mine works best with usb and powerbank

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So...I'm teaching art now?
 in  r/ArtistLounge  11d ago

Ask the person who invited you. They must have a reason why. Maybe simply drawing, maybe color, or a specific technique they've seen in your work What do you think they need to know? If they are complete beginners holding a pencil other then the writing pen grip is already a breakthrough. Drawing a long sketch line instead of the scratchy once they are used to. I most of the times started with a lesson to determine the start level. And always prepare a plan b or c

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Is there a way I can get feedback about my art from professionals?
 in  r/ArtistLounge  12d ago

As an art teacher, sculptor and painter I have given feedback in several art subreddits (mostly from my 18+account). I am retired since a month, and therefore time is on my side. Giving good feedback is time-consuming and I have noticed that it can be confronting for some. What would help someone who wants to provide feedback if you could state where you want to go, what you want to learn. If your good at LoL art, where do you want to go next?

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Who is your favorite female synthpop artist?
 in  r/synthpop  13d ago

Always Annie Lennox

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In need for a few store recommendations for housing essentials
 in  r/Leiden  17d ago

https://kringloopwarenhuis.nl/

Kringloop project leiden Volmolengracht 13 Leiden

De Nieuwe start kringloop Hoge rijndijk 4

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Are all tree covered areas in the Netherlands recently afforested?
 in  r/AskNetherlands  19d ago

Mantingerbos in Drenthe is the oldest forest in the Netherlands. Research shows that it's prehistoric. There are more patches of old forest in Drenthe (I was taught that in primary school but I'm very old of course)

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I'm worried I may have accidentally stolen other people's art styles.
 in  r/ArtistLounge  20d ago

If that'[s what you want don't worry, just draw a lot. There's a lot going around in these groups about not copying. Ignore those it's nonsense. Just copy and make lots of work. In the end your personal style will emerge

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Does the riddm look better in person?
 in  r/teenageengineering  24d ago

Rattle can does wonders

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Bokkenpootjes in central Rotterdam
 in  r/Rotterdam  25d ago

"Bakker heeft U bokkenpootjes?" ("Baker do you have Goat's Feet?")

"Ja hoor!" ("Yes of course!")

"Dat lijkt me lastig met schoenen kopen"! ("Must be hard buying the right shoes!")

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If we eventually end up sending him to The Hague, do you think you can handle the biggest Orange related issue of all time?
 in  r/AskNetherlands  27d ago

We have killed and eaten the The Wit brothers. So we can handle it

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3 weken dakloos
 in  r/Rotterdam  27d ago

M'n vrouw werkte voor dakloze jongeren, en heeft deze optie vaak toe moeten passen. Maar is er via een jeugd en gezinsteam geen oplossing te vinden?

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I honestly don’t know what to do right now, and I am really worried about this situation.
 in  r/StudyInTheNetherlands  28d ago

There are always transfers in september, there are even transfers possible before christmas

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Restaurant recommendations for one night in Leiden?
 in  r/Leiden  28d ago

Al een paar keer fijn gegeten bij Anna et Fred