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PM_ME_SEXIST_OPINION t1_j9isbzk wrote

Accurate as to what using the torch feels like

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BigPickleKAM t1_j9kp424 wrote

100% I get to use a torch at work not for making delicious desserts.

And I feel this exact way everytime I spark it up!

This art spoke to me!

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CreaturesLieHere t1_j9l6fzw wrote

Eyes rolling into the back of the head excitement/ecstasy, followed by a huge smile and an internal "YES!" as you switch it on and the flame pops into being.

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nacostaart t1_j9i29qt wrote

Looks like the kid who liked to play with fire found their calling.

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bbygodzilla t1_j9ie7ly wrote

I became a silversmith. Get to play with fire and hot metal to make cool shit!

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littleplasticninja t1_j9jyor5 wrote

Ooh, I want to learn metal casting! Any tips for silver casting?

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bbygodzilla t1_j9k1u2p wrote

Casting is something I have yet to add to my skillset, tbh! Checkout the Metalsmith Society for all kids of tips and resources, but I'd also recommend looking around your area to see if there's any lessons!

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BoredomIncarnate t1_j9klg9l wrote

There are a few casting subreddits, including /r/metalcasting. /r/silversmithing might be able to point you in the right direction.

Be aware there are different methods that work substantially differently and require different tools. Lost-wax casting (including lost-PLA and lost-resin) is probably the most common, but has the highest entry costs. The exact tools depend on whether you do centrifuge or vacuum casting. Sand casting is a smaller barrier to entry, but is more limited in the complexity you can achieve. Cuttlefish casting is also quite low, though is also limited (but you get an awesome texture on your casts). Which of those two is better depends on how easily you can get cuttlefish bones (I have heard some people get them from restaurants) and whether you want to carve or cast existing objects.

There are probably other techniques, but those are the ones I know. I mention the difference because you will probably want to focus on one at first. Be aware that certain techniques can be dangerous, especially centrifuge casting (metal that is almost 2000 degrees tends to do that), so if you can find formal instruction, I would recommend that.

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Naprisun t1_j9irc7p wrote

I was gonna say, this is exactly how I feel every time I make crème brûlée

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Rimshot1985 t1_j9igtz3 wrote

Evoked a really happy emotion in me right away. I love this, great job!

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mmuffinfluff t1_j9j584s wrote

She’s literally ripping off @amandaoleander ‘s work

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Lakario t1_j9jpbe9 wrote

The style is undeniably similar, but "ripping off" seems a bit hyperbolic.

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KingCheev t1_j9jpi04 wrote

What is the difference between ripping off and inspired by?

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bighunter1313 t1_j9kz6sn wrote

Whether or not AI did it.

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KingCheev t1_j9lbwqc wrote

Yeah this is true but I wasn't talking to you with all due respect lol. I'm tryna see what the other dude considers ripping off.

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wanderingbutwhere OP t1_j9kcehd wrote

I’m definitely influenced by her style as I’m a huge fan but I wouldn’t say I’m “ripping off” of anyone. I don’t see art styles as properties. Copying an artwork is certainly unethical and illegal but I portray my own ideas in a form of my choice and tell my own story :)

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OstentatiousSock t1_j9jbye0 wrote

Your expression is like Louise when she gets to do this on Bob’s Burgers.

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Nate72 t1_j9knlkh wrote

Hello Fire. I made you. Now I’m gonna put you here. Here. And here. I control you. I am the Lord of Light.

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TencilCatButt t1_j9jf5ke wrote

Doordash can fuck off tho

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aboutblank t1_j9jzuai wrote

Yea, is this a paid advertisement? Great drawing ruined by bullshit branding

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wanderingbutwhere OP t1_j9kahl0 wrote

haha I'm a server at a local French bakery and they take doordash orders so that's why the screen is there, I wish I got paid tho:/

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Domer2012 t1_j9k44yn wrote

Interesting, my entire interpretation of this was that the DoorDash screen was where orders were coming in and the cook was maniacally about to destroy it with the torch.

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aboutblank t1_j9k5k2r wrote

With the eclaire + brown sugar I assumed the round dishes were also dessert: creme brule about to be or just been brule'd

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Domer2012 t1_j9k6gv6 wrote

I assumed that as well! But I also thought perhaps she got her crazy idea as she was prepping to make those desserts. 😄

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Erlian t1_j9j3bse wrote

Getting some Bob's Burgers vibes from the feel and color palette :)

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NakatasGoodDump t1_j9jtfes wrote

I'm totally picturing Linda singing a blowtorch song!

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Erlian t1_j9loqcc wrote

& Bob admonishing her from a distance, then cut back to her with a couple singed hairs haha.

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ReginaldRainbow t1_j9jt9by wrote

Did you take Amanda Oleanders art class?

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wanderingbutwhere OP t1_j9kakj1 wrote

Nope, but I'm a big fan

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micrographia t1_j9kticx wrote

Honestly this is exactly her style, I was looking for her signature in the corner. I think you took it a little too from being inspired. You can use her techniques but not draw characters the exact same way she does. Artists spend forever developing their signature style so to have someone rip it off is devastating.

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SamanthaMulderr t1_j9lfdbd wrote

Amanda Oleander didn't invent this style.

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micrographia t1_j9ljf42 wrote

Sure but this is nearly an exact trace of a face she drew. I'm in the illustration world and have not seen this hyper specific style. The broad style of exaggerated forms and line and marker sure. But this is specifically Amanda's style down to the square format and exact face. There's nothing wrong with being inspired and paying homage, but you should credit the artist you're mimicking.

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SamanthaMulderr t1_j9llwgd wrote

I don't see the point in crediting Amanda if she didn't draw it. I looked at OP's other works and I can spot some differences, enough to see that they're just inspired. I'm not in the illustration world but I've read a lot of children's books and this style isn't that unique, all things considered. Amanda just happens to have a large following. And we have no idea if OP was drawing like this before discovering Amanda or before Amanda gained popularity.

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micrographia t1_j9lxcqd wrote

If you were in the illo world you'd be able to see this as a hyper specific style. It's exactly the same as her faces.

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SamanthaMulderr t1_j9m0asg wrote

I've seen this style elsewhere. The colors, bodies, faces. It was fairly popular in the 90s. Who is to say Amanda isn't copying someone else? Do you have a concrete source that states this is her style and her style only?

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micrographia t1_j9m5phd wrote

Look it's very obvious. If you're not in the industry or follow illustrators idk what to tell you.

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SamanthaMulderr t1_j9m68q9 wrote

I do follow illustrators and am an avid art fan. I just wanted you to answer my question and provide proof that Amanda Oleander is the first person to draw like this.

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micrographia t1_j9med2e wrote

Lol how exactly would I provide proof? In what form? Showing you every illustrators artwork in history? Not sure why you don't believe me as I'm in the industry, have studied the history of illustration, and follow all the illustration annuals. Take care.

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JenifaO t1_j9mxypb wrote

Agreed. I was so confused when I saw this. Their other drawings are complete dupes too.

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its_top_secret t1_j9j166a wrote

That is EXACTLY what I looked and felt like when I made crème brûlée at my old part-time job. You nailed it!

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CMDRIkkyblergs t1_j9jkyje wrote

If you replace it with a hard hat this was me the first time I got to use the tiger torch... Also the last time I got to use the tiger torch...

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Justank t1_j9k1rhr wrote

I like that your comment can be read two ways - you still having that elation every time you use the tiger torch, or you only being allowed to use the tiger torch the one time because of an incident that occurred due to you using the tiger torch.

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CMDRIkkyblergs t1_j9k2ojp wrote

Ha ha ha fair! I still get the same elation when I am able to use one, but people seem to get a little nervous when I get that glazed over "I have fire" face. They made the right decision banning me from them.

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Xenotrek91 t1_j9juiim wrote

Bob’s Burgers and Attack On Titan??

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Nathan_Poe t1_j9ioini wrote

And just a smidge of cocaine

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kodawolf99 t1_j9jh2og wrote

I feel this image on a personal level

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ColdLog6078 t1_j9jmipm wrote

Very much an imagination vs. reality depiction and i love it, looks like its ripped straight off a book i read in 3rd grade

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Dash_O_Cunt t1_j9k39oc wrote

That's the face of someone who should not be holding a torch

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Flyingdutchm3n t1_j9kauk4 wrote

If I wrote a children’s book, I would want you to do the art work.

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wanderingbutwhere OP t1_j9kbvz4 wrote

Thank you so much! This made my day

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Flyingdutchm3n t1_j9kdcit wrote

For real, the style is so expressive and full of detail. Lots of fun stuff to pull your eye around the page. If you have the time, I bet you could knockout out a fun children’s book.

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SisterWaltz t1_j9kjisb wrote

That is also my expression when wielding zee torch, with manic laughter

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JWLane t1_j9jcfk7 wrote

I like this, you seem like fun.

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EndofGods t1_j9jdlxz wrote

I love it, especially considering it's done with marker. You've got some talent.

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Magdalan t1_j9jouok wrote

I've made way too many of those back in the days, this tracks! Nice work.

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dsnow33 t1_j9jvs77 wrote

You have to start on the outsides to get them evenly bruleed

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theuserwithoutaname t1_j9jwycy wrote

This is fantastic! That canted angle is so fucking good

Thanks so much for sharing

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ennuiacres t1_j9jzjah wrote

Love this! Such fun energy!!

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[deleted] t1_j9k0r8s wrote

Wow. The amount of joy and life you created is amazing. It feels like your character is actually moving. I can hear the hustle and bustle of the bakery. I looked through your profile and continued to be impressed. Whether it’s happiness, melancholy, depression, your work captures them all so perfectly.

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SpyBoy18 t1_j9k1fjs wrote

This looks like something straight outta a children's book and I'm loving all the stories my brain is coming up with to explain such a wonderful piece of art!

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mwcope t1_j9k54di wrote

this has such a chaotic energy to it

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OneLostOstrich t1_j9k7t1u wrote

With ultimate power comes ultimate responsibility.

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64001670 t1_j9k85fc wrote

I am no longer aloud allowed to have a blowtorch anymore due to the incident

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bigbluehapa t1_j9k8a8z wrote

You clearly like to cook and can draw. Which is your preferred creative outlet? Do you prefer one over the other for certain moods or based on how you're feeling?

Also this perfectly captures the sheer feeling of power that comes from holding a torch for the first time!

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wanderingbutwhere OP t1_j9kxd5i wrote

I actually don’t like cooking at all. I work at a french bakery and my coworkers don’t like making creme brulee because “it takes so much time” so I get to torch all creme brulee orders which is awesome. So my answer is creating ideas to draw > drawing > torching

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brikulya t1_j9kesw9 wrote

This illustration reminded me of my former job at a coffee shop😁🔥

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NeloXI t1_j9klfwm wrote

I love it, but I'm also curious what r/photoshopbattles would do with this. I'll leave that decision up to you though!

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Jameloaf t1_j9krx2f wrote

I also have psychotic Woody smile when I torch my cheesey corn to golden brown perfection

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f1del1us t1_j9l27yt wrote

Love the style but those larger blue propane torches are terrible for doing creme brulees. The smaller butane ones are much much better.

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alkalinemp t1_j9l4h4x wrote

Damnit… now I want crème brûlée…

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gunperv51 t1_j9l6xni wrote

Great--another pyromaniac on the loose

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Paxtez t1_j9l8065 wrote

I've never tried making a brulee with brown sugar, I've always used white sugar. I wonder if it would work the same way.

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travischapmanart t1_j9lcueb wrote

This is hilarious and well done, good vibes:)

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VoidsUnderworld t1_j9lo37o wrote

this reminds me of when markiplier made creme brulee on markiplier makes

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Strong-Message-168 t1_j9marf9 wrote

Just great...youvcould take that same person/character and put then in a lab, or in surgery, or with modeling clay, and each time it would capture the Bi-polar-esque manic episode that seems to come over every single artist of one kind or another at at least once in their life. Very well done

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artmoloch777 t1_j9men79 wrote

This looks like a page to a wildly fun children’s book

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ImSoMystic t1_j9mh8sl wrote

lol her facial expression

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SadieSparksss t1_j9qtw3y wrote

Yesss that's how I feel too. The power haha

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TAG_8-5 t1_j9jk1ut wrote

I do believe I found some artwork for the kitchen

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iam1self t1_j9juo16 wrote

r/kitchenconfidential would probably like this too

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DMightyHero t1_j9kowb7 wrote

Is this the artost for Welyn's thumbnails?

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cbih t1_j9m9lwc wrote

I look the same way when I'm doing dabs 😂

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