#tips from the experts

[pseudowho]

If by "soft life" you mean I'm always going to be a bit plump and emotionally fragile, then yes

[sasanka-27]

The oil under Impala mystery 🔍✨

(Inspired by the lady with expert wife tips from tiktok)

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Do you use AI generators to compile or scrape this information?

no

[sportsallover]

All in all, given what they kept saying about how Ronnie O’Sullivan broke his original cue out of frustration back in January and has been trying to get used to his new one (and new tip) since, I feel he had a good run at the worlds in the end

[feralfens]

the funny thing about repression is that you can have a sense that there is depression but never realize how bad it actually is until you really think about how unpassionate you are about most things and have your eating habits go to shit because of a lack of energy and motivation, both of which are weakened by the depression but also sapped by working a job.

[faggot-friday]

went and put myself in a bad mood bc i wanted to go to the library to study but no one’s free so now im not going or studying and i just feel like shit about it

[barbieaiden]

ts4 seriously hates me lately literally will not open half the time. a few weeks ago it wouldn't let me spin my sims around like literally got into cas and could not spin my sims. as if thats not the whole point of the stupid game

[study-bug-inc]

☕ Brewing the Perfect Dalgona Coffee for the Ultimate Study Session ☕

Hello, coffee lovers and study enthusiasts! If you’re looking for a delightful way to power through your study sessions, look no further than the trending Dalgona coffee (After all, I am a self-proclaimed expert at making this yummy treat). 

This frothy, sweet coffee drink is not only delicious but also super easy to make. Let's dive into creating the perfect Dalgona coffee to fuel your brain.

(I hopped on the Dalgona coffee trend during quarantine and I never left! Dalgona has been so good to me, maybe you'll enjoy it too!)

Ingredients You’ll Need:

2 tablespoons instant coffee

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons hot water

Milk (any kind you prefer)

Ice cubes (optional, for a cold version)

Step-by-Step Guide to Dalgona Heaven:

1. Gather Your Ingredients First things first, gather all your ingredients. Ensure your instant coffee, sugar, and hot water are in equal parts. This balance is crucial for achieving that perfect fluffy texture.

2. Mix the Coffee, Sugar, and Hot Water In a mixing bowl, combine the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water. Using a hand whisk, electric mixer, or even a spoon, whip the mixture until it becomes thick and frothy. This can take anywhere from 2 to 5 minutes. You'll know it's ready when it forms stiff peaks and has a caramel-like color.

3. Prepare Your Milk While your coffee mixture is whipping into perfection, prepare your milk. Fill a glass with your preferred milk. You can use regular cow's milk, almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk—whatever floats your boat. Add ice cubes if you want a refreshing cold Dalgona coffee.

4. Top the Milk with Whipped Coffee Once your coffee mixture is whipped and ready, gently spoon it over your glass of milk. The thick, frothy coffee should sit nicely on top, creating that iconic layered look.

5. Mix and Enjoy! Grab a spoon or straw, mix the whipped coffee into the milk, and take a sip. Enjoy the creamy, sweet, and slightly bitter flavors that dance on your taste buds. It’s the perfect pick-me-up to keep you focused and energized during your study sessions.

Pro Tips:

For a healthier version, you can reduce the amount of sugar or use a sugar substitute.

Experiment with flavors by adding a dash of cinnamon, vanilla extract, or cocoa powder to the whipped coffee mixture- my friends love hazelnut syrup, it's that good.

If you don’t have instant coffee, you can use instant espresso powder for a more robust flavor.

Whipped cream elevates everything, there is always an occasion for deliciousness.

Why Dalgona Coffee is Perfect for Studying:

Quick and Easy: It takes just a few minutes to prepare, so you can get back to your books in no time.

Energy Boost: The caffeine kick helps increase focus and concentration, perfect for those long study sessions.

A Fun Break: Making Dalgona coffee can be a relaxing and enjoyable break from the stress of studying.

So, the next time you need a boost while hitting the books, whip up a glass of Dalgona coffee. Happy studying and happy sipping! ☕📚

What’s your go-to study drink?

(Pic from a study break)

[sirfetchd]

the build i spent way too long on today: The Cafequarium

i refuse to take a screenshot of the outside until the copper roof oxidizes

[stranded-ziggy]

Ziggy's Beginner Oil Painting Tips (Part 1)

Despite being far from a master oil painter, I'd like to do what I can to try and make this amazing medium easier to access for all artists in the wake of AI, NFTs and the current culture of art being seen as "content" rather than something timeless.

I'm far from a spiritual person in any sense, but there is something completely unique about holding an oil painting you created in your own hands. I've yet to be lucky enough to see any of the old master's paintings in person so all I've seen are my own but despite my inexperience there's a depth to my oil paintings that my digital art can't begin to compare with.

Disclaimer: I take a very relaxed approach to oil painting and have never sold a painting before nor do I have any intention to start selling them any time soon so if you want to create museum quality pieces this is not the guide for you.

This is a guide to help people start experimenting with oil paints and putting paint to paper/canvas.

Contents:

Paints

Gesso

Mediums

Paints

I'm primarily a portrait painter so the palletes I recommend will mostly be useful for painting people.

My favourite pallete:

Titanium white

Yellow ochre

Dusty pink (optional, I just got it for quickly mixing skin tones but burnt sienna and white will do the same; provide a base which you can then cool down/darken/hue shift as you want

Vermillion hue

Burnt sienna

Burnt umber

ultramarine blue

Basically it's the Zorn pallete with a bit of customization, but that means if you want some tips for painting with this pallete you can just search "painting with the zorn pallete" and find a lot of helpful resources.

(Note: You may note there is no lamp black or Ivory black, that is because I prefer to mix burnt umber and ultramarine blue. This dries faster in my experience and also lets me cool it down or warm it up as I want.)

Budget pallete:

Titanium white

Yellow ochre

Vermillion hue

Alizarin crimson

Viridian hue

(Note: in this pallete alizarin crimson and viridian hue can be used to mix a grey/black)

Gesso

Despite my laziness in nearly all aspects of life I do like to gesso my painting surfaces even when they are pre-primed (if you are using a surface that hasn't been primed already such as paper priming is very important).

Usually I buy packs of cheap canvases for around $6 AUD so I feel as though the least I can do is add a few extra layers of gesso to them to help stop the paint from sinking right in and beginning to look dull and matte.

Honestly I don't have a brand to recommend, I have used the liquitex gesso and it's good but despite paying a lot for it I only had enough for a few canvases so for the most part I use the type you can get at craft stores for less than $10, so I say go for whatever is within your budget.

Mediums

I avoid solvents completely in my painting, sacrificing my health any more than I already do by leading the Sedentary Artist Life (tm) isn't worth it in my opinion.

I use Liquin primarily but I also enjoyed using Gamlin's solvent free fluid until I stopped being able to open the cap...

Linseed oil is probably the best medium but you will wait weeks for your painting to dry between layers verses the day, maybe 2 days you will wait using Liquin.

Brushes

There's really no reason to buy super expensive brushes, at least not for me, I paint in a way that's very loose so they don't have the longest life span. I still use brushes that have lost their shape for loose hairs and interesting textures though.

You'll note there's usually "oil painting" brushes in art supply stores, these are good for starting a painting and scrubbing paint onto the canvas when you are trying to work lean over fat (as in layers with more oil on top as they dry slower, this helps the painting to not end up looking cracked).

However, water colour paint brushes serve me well for details as well as acrylic painting brushes.

It's all up to experimentation on you, the artist's part.

As for washing your brushes, as long as you don't leave them lying around with paint on them for so long that it drys completely using a bar of soap will do, or if you can afford it buying some brush cleaner/ restorer is great, solvents like turpentine are not necessary at all.

[chesstrainer24]

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[newkiqx]

one advantage of having mice is you'll always have perfect bait for wild mice on hand

a disadvantage is that you will often need that because wild mice will be tempted to enter your house quite often

but it's not all bad. You get to catch a mouse really fast (you have perfect bait). And you get to look at this cute little guy you caught before releasing them

[unisonglobususa]

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[debbiechanclub]

For anyone interested, btw, I've changed my sharpening technique. I still do a double smart sharpen, but my settings are:

500%, 0.4 px radius, 0% reduce noise, remove gaussian blur

500%, 0.3 px radius, 10% reduce noise, remove gaussian blur

Depending on the quality of the footage, I might also go into the blending options of the second smart sharpen and reduce the opacity. Better quality footage = less opacity, because it will look TOO sharp.

But generally with Nooj footage I just leave it as is, lol.

[hogoutorlogout]

sure she gives u brain... But does she give you Brain?