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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
faye_luna LinkI finally bought my first vinyl player, or record player. And I have been listening to the few albums I already have and bought recently. I listened to the Cure Seventeen Seconds Boys don't cry (i...I finally bought my first vinyl player, or record player. And I have been listening to the few albums I already have and bought recently.
I listened to the Cure
- Seventeen Seconds
- Boys don't cry (i love love that song and album)
Tyler the creator
- Igor (personally this album means a lot to me so I really enjoy it with the album art and changing the vinyl and it's just really special to me)
- Flower Boy (cool album -- cool Art aswell)
More albums
- Molcha Doma is also a very cool artist and their album Этажи it's sort of this post wave synth music that is just great.
- Bauhaus - The Sky's gone out
- Siouxsie and the banshees - Juju (such a great sounding album)
- The Soft Boys – 12x7 (Is a compilation but they do this like new wave / psychedellic rock and it's just an album that I really liked from the cover and was sort of this impulse buy)
- The Sisters Of Mercy – First And Last And Always (I love love the art and the music)
Since I only grew up with CD's and normal tapes it's quite nice to only listen to one album at a time and to be able to switch sides and put down the needle feels very special to me.
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Comment on Looking for feedback and just art criticism of my work in ~creative
faye_luna Link ParentHiii thanks for the insight •⩊• I think adding light either from the top or side would help stand out the thread much more than just direct frontal light. I have never heard of this; excuse my...Hiii thanks for the insight •⩊•
I think adding light either from the top or side would help stand out the thread much more than just direct frontal light.
Due to strabismus I have no functional depth perception....
I have never heard of this; excuse my ignorance. May I ask what you struggle with the most in your day to day? With such an eye disorder, I hope that your dream job is / was not a pilot.
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Comment on Looking for feedback and just art criticism of my work in ~creative
faye_luna Link ParentThank you so much for giving your feedback !!! I would love to see that self-portrait. I am secretly in love with all self-portraits; they are just very special to me. I really like your...Thank you so much for giving your feedback !!!
I would love to see that self-portrait. I am secretly in love with all self-portraits; they are just very special to me.
I really like your interpretation of gash and also how you describe it with decorating the gash or scar. Many people dislike or feel shameful about scars, which I can understand. I have a slightly different relationship to my scar(s). I had a surgery when I was really young (6yrs old) and it's about 10-15 cm wide. Ever since I got that scar, I felt really proud of it, and it doesn't bother me at all. The doctor at the time always described it as a thing people get for enduring or accomplishing something in a battle or war.
Also, it's always great to let other people interpret whatever they may see in my pictures or my art. It's a great exercise to give up control of the story or the meaning of my pieces, which isn't always easy.
So thank you as well for taking the time out of your day to make this (somewhat personal) comment. -
Comment on Looking for feedback and just art criticism of my work in ~creative
faye_luna Link ParentHi thank you for taking your time out of your day to do this. It's a lot easier if you pre-make the holes beforehand then it doesn't warp or tear as much. I really like your idea of where the...Hi thank you for taking your time out of your day to do this.
i.e. it's not easy to make out any kind of warping or tearing as a result of the stitching.
It's a lot easier if you pre-make the holes beforehand then it doesn't warp or tear as much.
I really like your idea of where the thing that is in the picture interacts with the thread. I just don't have a concrete idea yet but i'll add it to my notes.
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Comment on Looking for feedback and just art criticism of my work in ~creative
faye_luna Link ParentI mean the description is not a must read and it's still very valid critique or feedback !I mean the description is not a must read and it's still very valid critique or feedback !
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Comment on Looking for feedback and just art criticism of my work in ~creative
faye_luna Link ParentThanks also to you!! Thank you. I do agree that the hands look "worse" than the legs in hindsight and that maybe another pose would work better.Thanks also to you!!
Thank you. I do agree that the hands look "worse" than the legs in hindsight and that maybe another pose would work better.
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Comment on Looking for feedback and just art criticism of my work in ~creative
faye_luna Link ParentAll of these images or rather the whole thing is just scanned so it sadly removes the natural shadows it usually has. So obviously they do look very different in person but it's still something to...All of these images or rather the whole thing is just scanned so it sadly removes the natural shadows it usually has. So obviously they do look very different in person but it's still something to consider when taking a picture or sharing them online. I've never thought about that to that extent.
I used embroidery thread and usually they have 6 individual threads in them. So what I did to distinguish the chains a little better is to just remove 3 of those threads. I basically just pulled them out. I've never tried to replace threads with other colors but as far as I know that does exist and it should be possible.
My ideal way of displaying these are very much in person. Currently they are also framed in the same frame and are sitting next to eachother on my desk which adds a lot. I think.
Also I like the idea of connecting the polaroid maybe with some loose thread that just comes out of the polaroid and goes back in (sort of dangling) which is a really good idea.
also thank you very much for your comment ˙ᵕ˙
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Comment on Looking for feedback and just art criticism of my work in ~creative
faye_luna Link ParentThank you for your feedback. Sewing on shackles could be cute or a good idea to create more of the feeling that they are bound to something. I'll look into it ˙ᵕ˙ .Thank you for your feedback.
Sewing on shackles could be cute or a good idea to create more of the feeling that they are bound to something. I'll look into it ˙ᵕ˙ .
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Comment on Looking for feedback and just art criticism of my work in ~creative
faye_luna (edited )Link ParentI think I never intended the gash image to be a repair in that sense. I think my intention was more of like displaying a wound and that's why I also choose the color red. But it is interesting to...I think I never intended the gash image to be a repair in that sense. I think my intention was more of like displaying a wound and that's why I also choose the color red. But it is interesting to think about "actually" repairing or maybe even creating sutures for future polaroids.
Thank you for your feedback.
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Looking for feedback and just art criticism of my work
Goooood morning dear users, humans, non-humans, and things. TLDR some more info about me and why I decided to seek out feedback / criticism I write to you all because I recently thought of asking...
Goooood morning dear users, humans, non-humans, and things.
TLDR some more info about me and why I decided to seek out feedback / criticism
I write to you all because I recently thought of asking for some help for art criticism and general feedback on one of my latest pieces that I have created. To my background, I am currently studying in my last year of photography, and I am currently, or rather should be, writing and designing my bachelor project, but here we are doing everything except working on my project.
I saw the recent post about abstract art and that not all people hate it and many people are either interested in art or even like it. I, myself like art. I sometimes even try to create some art myself, even though it sounds just so performative when I say that but that is another topic all together.
So I discussed this with another user on this site in direct messages and they suggested that I could make a post on tildes (here) and show my art and ask for feedback, criticism and maybe even discuss it in some way.
Now I really liked that suggestions. In my past I am fortunate enough to participate in some exhibitions. Which would most likely be the best way to display your art. Sadly this is currently not really feasable and I also don't know if this art would be even fitting.
This project is still ongoing and currently has 2 pieces. I once shared one of the pictures back in winter I think not sure brain empty and stuff
Gash
More info on the Gash image
I took polaroids with my RZ67 Zinstax of different cracks on the floor on the wall or just anywhere in the city. My idea was to display sort of these "scars" or blemishes of the city just as a person would when they have an accident or get surgery for something.
Here are the 2 unstitched polaroids and a test I did
I tried singular thread and also embroidery thread. When I tried the single thread it was really tough to get it tense and also that it would look good. This is why I tried embroidery thread. Embroidery thread is basically 6 individual threads in one. It stood out much nicer in real life and also was a lot easier to tighten and overall looked way better.
I tried to connect these 2 Polaroids but still wanted to respect the borders of the polaroid. Also in those 2 Polaroid there is a slight color gradient from the top left which the concrete is the lightest towards the bottom right where it's the darkest.
It might look like they were shoot in the same place but they were not.Also the definition of gash:
a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument
It is a type of wound or type of injury.Bound
More info on the Bound image
These pictures again were made with my RZ67 with the Zinsstax back.
Here are the raw and some tests I made with a spare polaroid.
To the GalleryI really wanted to get a medical or a surgical look with the lighting and that's why I choose color polaroids. I set up some lights which I could control the color temperature and I set it to I think 5000 K which is very neutral light.
I also wanted the light to kind of look like flash. Like one of those photographers that take pictures of the crime scene. Kind of that was the vibe I was going for.When I first sewn into the polaroids I really struggled with not bending the polaroid too much while punching through with the needle. I fixed this with an awl. I tried different size of gaps and I also tested how many threads I wanted to use. In the gallery you can see the test I created and in the lower stitch the gap was too narow and I also used the 6 threads. Then I spaced it more apart and only used 3 threads. I liked the threads much more but the gaps were too wide. So I had to do basically a middle ground with the gaps and kept it at 3 threads.
For the stitch I used a chain stitch. I wanted it to look like the extremities were tied up and that was the ideal stitch for me.
I want to signal to the viewer that this perso is tied to something or as I mentioned tied up. I also aligned the images this way because it can almost look like these are either multiple people or someone is hanging upside down or they were cut up in half.
Definition bound:
something that limits or restraints.
I really liked creating these and also writing this post. Thank you for reading this or even looking at the images.
This little exercise is reminding me of what we used to do in class. Criticize each other's work, which I always really enjoyed. And I do miss. So maybe if someone else wants their work to be criticized, please let me know; I will gladly take a look at some other artworks or work of some other people. Potentially this could even be a scheduled post if enough demand is here and available.
Also if you think you don't have enough knowledge about the medium or the technique, THAT IS NOT IMPORTANT.
Feedback and criticism is always valuable you may see something from a entirely different point of view that I or "we" have never considered. ˙ᵕ˙
If you need further clarification or have further questions, just ask. ˙ᵕ˙ I won't bite I think unless you want me to*
So, thanks so much for reading this and I wish you a nice day.
Anways that's all
Best regards,
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (July 2026) in ~health.mental
faye_luna LinkAbout 1.5 months ago I found a new therapist. We had in this time around 4 sessions. As usual I try to give them as much information and files and documents from the previous therapist I had. My...About 1.5 months ago I found a new therapist. We had in this time around 4 sessions. As usual I try to give them as much information and files and documents from the previous therapist I had.
My old therapist did an assessment about personality disorders and a few were "noticeable". But we never really discussed them in depth. I had from a short survey 4/9 points on borderline. At that time I did not know what to do with this but he felt it significant enough to mark this in its notes.
When the new therapist saw this we went through again the symptoms and also what that means for me specifically.
I for some reason always thought that BPD was Bipolar Disorder which in hindsight makes no sense but that also added a lot of confusion to me.Anyways as we talked more about borderline she said very clear that she has minimal experience with it and if I display symptoms of it then I will have to go to a another person.
Which just basically happened I analyzed a text and the symptoms of borderline and realized that it might be much more prevalent than I thought.
So yeah and now I'll have to search again for a new therapist.
I am already at my limit: i have to turn in my thesis in like less than 20 days and i am really struggling with "relationships" and just much much more and I know that the new therapist only meant the best for me it still sucks and it still feels like "getting discarded" or getting left alone with my problems but that's okai.
Then ontop of that there are the difficulties of finding a new therapist which most are either not available or just have insane wait times but we will see...I just hope things get better as soon as i can finish my studies...
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (July 2026) in ~health.mental
faye_luna Link ParentA whole meter is kind of insane * /s* I am sure you meant like either a km or like the freedom unitA whole meter is kind of insane * /s*
I am sure you meant like either a km or like the freedom unit
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
faye_luna LinkI have finished reading "indigo Blue" it's about a writer who meets one of her readers and ends up having sex with them. The writer amd also the reader are both women. The writer is already in a...I have finished reading "indigo Blue" it's about a writer who meets one of her readers and ends up having sex with them. The writer amd also the reader are both women. The writer is already in a relationship she is relying upon. And in her eyes can't leave because of it.
The art style is very mature and I really like how it's written.
TW: some naked bodies, lesbophobie
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
faye_luna Link ParentYayy indieweb yayyy I love love love small ish websites yayYayy indieweb yayyy
I love love love small ish websites yay
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Comment on Favorite recipes you've come up with in ~food
faye_luna (edited )LinkI usually make once or twice a month hummus. Depending on the time that I have sometimes I treat myself and even start from scratch (I start from dried chickpeas). I do have a good blender, but it...I usually make once or twice a month hummus. Depending on the time that I have sometimes I treat myself and even start from scratch (I start from dried chickpeas).
I do have a good blender, but it should also work in a food processor. But it doesn't have to be very smooth it can also be a bit chunky it still tastes excellent. If you like it very very smooth then I think a blender is almost essential.
And I don't have a set recipe I just throw whatever spices or ingredients that I have in there.
Usually my baseline recipe is this:Hummus
- 1 can Chickpeas (either boiled or fresh from a can)
- 60 g Tahini
- 3 cloves of garlic (or less)
- some Olive Oil
- about 1 lemon or other form of acid
- Salt
- Water (to help blend the chickpeas) --> if you wanne be extra fancy you could use ice for smoother hummus
Various Spices
- Cumin (for me essential)
- Garlic Powder (can also use fresh garlic or both)
- Paprika Powder (hot or sweet I like it best when it's smoked)
- Chili Powder / Flakes (can be pepper or even whole pieces) --> the one that I use is called Pul Biber
- Lemon Zest (very tasty)
You can also sub the water for the boil water if you boiled your own chickpeas or you could use the water in the can (aquafaba).
You can make many variations to this recipe. This week I made a "lemon" hummus with lemon zest and lemon juice and it tastes amazing.
You can also make it spicy with either a hot sauce or even throw in some whole peppers.
You could also use a spicy oil depending on how spicy you like your food. (I am very weak).
If you have a good blender you can also throw in nuts to make it a bit richer.Also I've been experimenting with other legumes. I tried white beans and it tasted amazing. I also want to try it with black beans for example.
To serve, you can also put some olive oil on top and maybe some cumin and you can eat it with bread or flatbread or idk. You could even put it in a sandwich, make some sauce out of it and eat it with pasta or just spoon it straight up (that's what I usually do at 2am in front of the fridge).
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Comment on Searching for neighbours on the indie web in ~tech
faye_luna Link ParentI started like 2 years ago with a template that was on this site: https://foollovers.com/ And then I more and more changed the template / code to fit my needs and also found a lot of other sites...I started like 2 years ago with a template that was on this site: https://foollovers.com/
And then I more and more changed the template / code to fit my needs and also found a lot of other sites where I like a certain thing and then usually I try to recreate things of what I like.
So a lot of copying from other people aswell.
I think the indie web also encourages copying and getting inspired by others.For example the sidebar is something that I found on github.
The cat I found the original also on github and added myself a dropdown and also more variants of the cat.Also my whole code is hosted on Github so others can copy stuff and use it for them!
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Comment on Searching for neighbours on the indie web in ~tech
faye_luna Link ParentI really like your writing style. There are so many blog post's o.O Also the Indie Web Carnival seems fun I'll definitely have to look more into it.I really like your writing style. There are so many blog post's o.O
Also the Indie Web Carnival seems fun I'll definitely have to look more into it.
I really liked the first song especially the visuals with the eyes and the stars are super cool