find my art style through SCOPE

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  • Shapes are the architecture
    • simple to complex
    • organic to geometric
  • Colors
    • pallette
    • solid vs gradient
  • Objects
    • the physical objects
    • or the mood
  • Perspective and form
    • hatching vs solid shadows vs gradients
  • Edges and linework
    • outlines and character
      • counters: outlines
        • can be structural or purely visual
      • sharp vs smooth and fluid

how I can stop letting my fear of other people's perceived opinions influence how I create my art

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Understand the root

As a child, you needed to monitor others' reactions to stay safe. That hypervigilance — reading tone, body language, social cues — was survival.

Now, that pattern no longer protects you, but your nervous system hasn't gotten the memo. When you notice yourself anticipating judgment, you can gently remind your body:

"I'm…

Jake Calcutta links

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https://www.amazon.com/Inconceivable-Adventure-Calcutta-Primary-Source-ebook/dp/B07HQZ51Y3/ https://www.amazon.com/Illuminating-Adventure-Jake-Calcutta-Second-ebook/dp/B0FVTKKNF9/ https://www.amazon.com/Ineffable-Adventure-Jake-Calcutta-Third-ebook/dp/B0FVVPNTBT/ https://joeldcanfield.com/the-inconceivable-adventure-of-jake-calcutta-and-the-primary-source/ https://joeldcanfield.com/the-illuminating-adventure-of-jake-calcutta-and-the-second-bite/ https://joeldcanfield.com/the-ineffable-adventure-of-jake-calcutta-and-the-third-act/

truth deep dive

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Why do I believe that Jehovah's Witnesses are the only true religion?

We follow exactly what the Bible says. The only things I can find that aren't exactly as in the Bible are a few terms like 'pioneer' and 'Kingdom Hall'. There are so many other supporting reasons, but since we're the only group to…