r/MadeMeSmile • u/MEKYAS23 • Jul 16 '21
Overcoming my anxiety and completing my largest project, I usually work smaller this piece was out of my comfort zone. Small Success
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u/sist0ne Jul 16 '21
Thatโs really cool. Whatโs the technique?
Edit: just saw another response below, nvm. Amazing work bro, nice job
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u/magnetic_mystic Jul 16 '21
Are you selling these online? I've seen some of your work here and I'd like to buy one. Details please!
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u/MEKYAS23 Jul 16 '21
Yes I am! I can send you a link.
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u/magnetic_mystic Jul 16 '21
I found ya! Etsy, yeah? I copied the link to my notes so I can look later. Thanks so much, you do beautiful work.
Ever done a lampshade? Maybe a glass cylinder one? When I see these I just imagine them with light coming through from behind.
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u/Educational_End_7678 Jul 16 '21
I'd like a link too please!
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u/magnetic_mystic Jul 16 '21
I found ya! Etsy, yeah? I copied the link to my notes so I can look later. Thanks so much, you do beautiful work.
Ever done a lampshade? Maybe a glass cylinder one? When I see these I just imagine them with light coming through from behind.
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u/FramedHostality Jul 16 '21
The artwork is amazing, I just don't understand the anxiety part, can you explain?
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u/MEKYAS23 Jul 16 '21
Sorry for confusion, this piece was 24"x48" and the largest I've done at this point was 12"x36". It just really felt like it was out of my wheel house.
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u/FramedHostality Jul 16 '21
Fair enough, well done friend, is there a limit to how much bigger these can get, like, if you were to get more comfortable with larger pieces is there actually a limit to what can be done or is it just limited by what you are willing to do.
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u/UIM-Herb10HP Jul 16 '21
That's beautiful.
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u/MEKYAS23 Jul 16 '21
Thank You ๐
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u/UIM-Herb10HP Jul 16 '21
Of course. It kind of reminds me of a what a close-up of a butterfly wing could look like... or something similar.
I am glad that I saw this today. ๐
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u/Skyeatmidnight Jul 16 '21
Oh its gorgeous. It really reminds me of home (Iceland) and its made me a bit nostalgic, absolutely fantastic painting.
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u/TheSonder Jul 16 '21
God this is intriguing. Itโs like a mix between a lava lamp and a thermal image and an old school 3D video game. The patterns are beautiful!
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u/closefarhere Jul 16 '21
This piece is gorgeous! I love your color pallett and the flow between sections. Looks like an active volcano against a night sky! Great job!
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u/moosenhamburger Jul 16 '21
Op thatโs amazing! I also do a lot of paintings in my spare time. Acrylic pours are my favorite but also my most anxiety inducing because of the lack of control. As a fellow artist Iโm proud of you for trying out a new method of art! It turned out amazing.
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u/Immediate_Ad9125 Jul 16 '21
Were you on acid, making this? That thing is like a living and breathing lava lamp on a canvas; what was the idea behind the color and pattern here. Thing is pretty as fuck.
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u/mradventureshoes21 Jul 17 '21
I think I saw this art on Instagram. It inspires and I am in awe of this. I am so glad that you were able to overcome your anxiety, not because this piece beautiful, but because you were able to give it the love it needed to be beautiful. I hope you are able to continue to challenge yourself and express yourself.
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u/TobleroneD3STR0Y3R Jul 17 '21
that is stunningly beautiful, and iโd be happy to hang it in my dorm
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u/Drassielle Jul 17 '21
I found your etsy link in the comments. I was worried that you would be like a lot of artists and undersell yourself. I'm so glad that's not the case here. Your prices are very fair and you deserve to be paid for your hard work.
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u/TheOldestMillenial1 Jul 16 '21
This is absolutely beautiful. You should get out of your comfort zone more! I would love to own a piece like this.
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u/hugitout2202 Jul 16 '21
I love that it gives off a lava/fire feel and gradually becomes ice/water . Iโve always had an appreciation for style thatโs more abstract art, just like this. This hits it right on the head. Well done.
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u/zeeter5 Jul 16 '21
Iโve come to find out art is absolute therapy for anxiety. Congratulations and keep it up! Amazing work!
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u/vxsts Jul 16 '21
I remember you! I said paintings like these are sold at my hospital for $700+ last time. You got this! Glad to see you still working hard.
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u/Ok_Dog_4059 Jul 16 '21
That is really something to be proud of. You are talented and it looks great.
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u/Lopsided_Physics_74 Jul 16 '21
That is unreal! Love the colors and the pattern is mesmerizing!
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u/inDependent_WhiNer Jul 16 '21
Absolutely gorgeous, I've been dying to try something like this but I don't have the room to make a mess I'd imagine it takes to make something like this.
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u/MEKYAS23 Jul 16 '21
I FEEL you I had to move a lot of stuff around to make it work !!!
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u/Speedy_Cheese Jul 16 '21
Absolutely stunning job. The details are incredible and the color choices really pop!
I paint as well and often do my own pieces for my home, but I would 100% throw money down to have one of yours on my wall. Fantastic work OP I hope you continue! And if you do commissions PM me. :)
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u/NANNY-NEGLEY Jul 16 '21
The perfect piece - this will look good in any room, as any orientation. And it would make an awesome jigsaw puzzle, too. This is absolutely beautiful!
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u/cojorath Jul 16 '21
Thought it was a blanket you made, and was super impressed. Then I saw it was a canvas, and was super impressed! You have a talent, I hope it takes you far!
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u/bye_Nillu Jul 16 '21
It's gorgeous! I love the technique and choice of colours, you're super talented! How long did it take for you to finish this piece?
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u/MEKYAS23 Jul 16 '21
Like 4-6 weeks.
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u/bye_Nillu Jul 16 '21
Understandable. I'd love to try this technique, but my flat is very small and I have three cats, so it would be a mess ๐
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u/iiWantWaffles Jul 16 '21
Wow, thatโs gorgeous! Iโd absolutely love a piece like this to hang, do you sell em?
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u/ToxNoxWasTaken Jul 16 '21
I love how artist can make a couple of colors placed randomly in lines look amazing. I like this piece of art, it's really nice.
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u/Legitbacon117 Jul 16 '21
Wow out of your comfort zone ? I want that on my bedroom wall , that is a beautiful piece. I hope you become encouraged to do more. Because this caught my eye as I was scrolling.
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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '21
Beautiful. Did you do an acrylic pour and just blow on it? Iโve been watching some vids to learn cuz theyโre so pretty and always unique
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u/TiltedNarwhal Jul 16 '21
Thatโs pretty cool! I love fire reds and oranges. Reminds me of glass blowing.
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u/Illustrious-Cod973 Jul 16 '21
Thatโs incredible! Thank you for sharing, and the inspiration. (I will not steal your work, just influencedโฆ your effect, choice of colour and contrast!)
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u/MajesticBend9781 Jul 16 '21
Terrific work, you did absolutely amazing! Good for you! โบ๏ธ
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u/Icy_Nefariousness517 Jul 16 '21
Big congrats on pushing through your anxiety! Your work is stunning.
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u/ArcMcnabbs Jul 16 '21
This is something I would buy if I werent so broke right now.
I'm a recovered addict and this makes me feel like i'm in my high days without the drug abuse, it's extremely therapeutic and something I never would have experienced if I hadn't seen this.
Thank you.
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u/lizbbe_ Jul 16 '21
This is incredible. Thank you for inspiring me today to work outside of my comfort zone. Wow, just wow
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u/cool_username2020 Jul 16 '21
I would litteraly love this painting in my room but im broke.
Great work tho, it sort of looks like reptile scales to me, it's cool.
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u/CharlyXero Jul 16 '21
Not trying to joke or anything, but all those circles ironically give me anxiety.
Besides that, it's pretty amazing and looks very complicated to do
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u/MEKYAS23 Jul 16 '21
Thank You ๐ I've been told my art can trigger their tryophobia
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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '21
Thatโs really cool, I hope this gives you the confidence to try different things.
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u/dagdag100 Jul 16 '21
Looks great! This is a great reminder to get out of your comfort zone every once in awhile, great way to experience new things!
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u/broodNdbrood Jul 16 '21
Amazing! Whats your technique?