New York Turkey’s Mistake /// THE SKETCHY KIDS ARE LIVE: (Season 2, Episode 1)

As New York Turkey desperately searches for a solution to his recent mistake, he turns to his trusted friend. However, their meeting is abruptly interrupted by the arrival of Deek Dook and Blob, two hapless henchmen on the hunt for New York Turkey. Despite their attempts to evade the bumbling duo, the henchmen are relentless in their pursuit. In the midst of chaos, New York Turkey manages to discuss his recent NYU interview and even chats with Limuria about real estate. Just when it seems like they might have escaped, a surprising twist leads to a shocking outcome. Later, exhausted and defeated, New York Turkey slumps down on his couch and turns on the TV, hoping for some distraction from his troubles. The interruption of New York Turkey's meeting with Limuria by the arrival of Deek Dook and Blob can be seen as a metaphor for life's unexpected obstacles and challenges that can disrupt even the most carefully laid plans. Despite his best efforts to avoid them, the henchmen continue to pursue New York Turkey, representing the persistent challenges that people face in their daily lives. New York Turkey's conversation with Limuria about real estate can be interpreted as a reflection of his desire for stability and security. In the midst of chaos, New York Turkey seeks refuge in the idea of owning property, which represents a sense of control and ownership over one's life. The shocking twist in the episode can be seen as a representation of how quickly things can change in life, and how events that seem small or insignificant can have a significant impact on our lives. New York Turkey's defeat and exhaustion at the end of the episode can be interpreted as a symbol of the toll that facing these unexpected challenges can take on a person's mental and emotional well-being. Ultimately, the episode can be seen as a reminder that life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and that even in the face of adversity, it's important to stay resilient and keep moving forward. — Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/sketchykids

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Painting by Robert Petcher

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Continuing to push myself out of my comfort zone with this street scene. 9” x 12” watercolour. #watercolorpainting #originalart #watercolourpainting #watercolorart #watercolours #art_feature_magazine

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Painting by Robert Petcher

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This time indoors is giving me time to experiment and try different subjects. This has a lot in common with my usual work though as it is somewhere I felt an instant connection with when I visited Yorkshire last year. Fountains Abbey 8” x 11” watercolour on the budget paper again. #originalart #fountainsabbey #yorkshire #nationaltrust

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Illustration by Shahuskies!

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Peachy's got it! . #peach #princesspeach #princess #art #watercolors #watercolours #artist #smashbros #smashbrosultimate #nintendo #switch #nintendofanart #painting🎨 #watercoloring #supermario #pink #blonde

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Painting by Robert Petcher

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Finished. 6” x 9” Watercolour on Arches of Socrates Street in Rhodes Old Town from a holiday photograph taken in 2006. Trying to do stuff that challenges me and I always struggle with figures. #watercolour #art #rhodes #palaceoftheknights #art_feature_magazine

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Illustration by Shahuskies!

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You and me and manatee #manatee #sea #ocean #watercolors #watercolours #painting🎨 #art #artist #summer #animal #animalart #watercolorpainting #painting #oceanlife #oceanart #artsy #gallery #artistalley #artoftheday #artistsofinstagram #instaart #paint #paintingoftheday

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Painting by Robert Petcher!

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Does this look like I spent another three hours on this today? #losing thewill #art #weymouthharbour

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Poem by Lyonrah

Walking, following my shadow in front of me, 
so capable of holding my dream in your dark complexion, a friend that walks steadily through the line ‘tween what is real and what is dream.

The two kiss,
like an explosion of light
from that one painted street lamp.

What is seeing when it rips the structure asunder piece by piece till what you thought was solitary and enduring becomes nothing more then water flowing?

So like fantasy is this life I breathe, 
where does one end and the other begin, 
the line shrinks from distinction.

Lost at sea in both the real and fantasy, overlaying my beloved notions of Beauty upon the seen. 
I attempt at wholeness, to wholly see another without my ideas strangling them. 
Stand back you defenders, allow for the balance. So hard it is to walk with your head in the clouds as your feet take root in the softening ground. I look to where the two meet and think on the space between my shadow, a dream, and my feet, the concrete.

How to Grow From Negative Feedback for Creators

It feels great to create something. You made something that you wanted, it has entered the world and taken form. You like it so much you think others should see it too. When you start putting yourself out there, you are open and vulnerable. Getting poor feedback feels bad but it’s inevitable.

Why do people on the web feel the need to be negative? There are many great and supportive online communities out there, but it can feel like the vast majority are just filled with haters. You post your hard work to a page only to have it voted down instantly by some bot and your creation never sees the light of day.

I think by understanding the motivations behind negative feedback creators can take this to learn and improve.

Don’t take it personal!

The first takeaway from internet negativity is to not take it too personally. People being rude really shouldn’t reflect on you, it is a reflection of their bad behavior and self hatred. Although we don’t deserve cruel comments just for trying to share our work, it is unfortunately a reality. More often than not, mean feedback is coming from a place of frustration. These people have been hurt and they now want to force that hurt onto others. Don’t let them win! Chase your dreams!

Bad feedback isn’t the worst thing – No feedback is the worst thing!

One of the healthiest ways to view negative feedback is to change your worst case scenario. This is basically looking at your worst fear in putting yourself out there. For most of us, our worst fear is negative feedback. It’s scary to have someone say your work sucks or it’s trash etc. and it hurts. However this is not really the worst fate for your work!

The worst thing that can happen for a creation is for no one to see it. For it to just enter the void. The world doesn’t owe you anything just because you made something, and even though you may have got a negative response they still took the time to tell you. Count that as a win! As an artist your goal is to elicit a response. Social media grows through engagement, whether positive or negative.

Everyone is a critic!

People love to criticize things. Odds are, people will find fault with your work rather than like it. It’s easy to criticize something and it makes you feel superior. It’s a cheap thrill. Again, don’t take it personal. It’s so hard to make something great so keep at it!

Keep it in perspective!

Don’t let the one bad feedback ruin the rest. We can get so stuck on the bad it’s important to remember a lot of people probably did like it. Count every win and count your losses as wins too. You tried and you put it out there. It’s hard to create! Don’t give it up!

Peace and Love!

 

Poem by Lyonrah

I’m a simple man
scared terribly 
by the ascendance I feel
through & all about me.
In the echoing crescendo 
herald by the buds
of the stretching spring tree,
in the reply from the
scuttling squirrel 
gathering acorns, pausing,
looking through me,
in the eyes of another 
who holds mine in momentary matrimony,
rather then the usual,
a demonstration a performance,
an assertion of ones own dominance. 
Sometimes it becomes so shockingly clear
that it can’t but cause
a stirring disturbance in me.
A need for coming back,
a need for returning from that place 
whispered of in our dreams. 
I huddle inside my shelter,
a gift so long condemned
as the original sin,
and do as instructed
by the ego within.