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DarkGreenSedai t1_j9rpbns wrote

Large scale art pieces. It’s not too hard to learn to make “abstract” art and I actually got better at it.

Clothing. I can’t afford some of the things I love and learning how to sew is a good skill no matter what. Being able to alter things a bit and add embroidery can change an entire piece. My favorite is a Chanel style suit I made myself. It took forever but it fits like a dream and I saved myself thousands of dollars.

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Agreeable-Tadpole461 t1_j9s5438 wrote

I used to feel slightly guilty about making "inspired" art pieces for my own home for $30 vs whatever they cost at retail/gallery.

But recently I read a piece about how a lot of abstract modern art is just used for money laundering, and I feel absolved now. Lol.

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DarkGreenSedai t1_j9sgrno wrote

I have a big wall in my living room that still needs a little something. Abstract is easy ish, I can match the colors to the decor, and I can get a large canvas for far less than finished art would cost.

I too feel absolved. Lol.

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