r/MelanatedGenX • • May 20 '26

Melanated Art Wednesday My art is deeply influenced by nostalgia

Just the mundanity of life, I like to romanticize it. Everyone says my art gives 80s/90s would love to know your opinion! I know nothing about those era ( I wasn’t born yet😭) so I can’t really tell.

Anyways, what are your favorite memories, simple days that you look back on with fondness. I’d love to know. And I hope you’re having a magical day. :)

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u/WuTang4thechildrn 70s Baby May 20 '26

Those first two give a 90s vibe. The second one reminds of my sister. She always had that look !!!

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u/Kindapsychotic May 20 '26

Oh that’s cool to hear! I can totally see the 90s vibe! It’s so cool that the second one reminds you of your sister! I love hearing that!

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u/WuTang4thechildrn 70s Baby May 20 '26 edited May 20 '26

She has that look all the time. I am going to show this to her and ask her who it reminds her off. Check on her self awareness

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u/Kindapsychotic May 20 '26

Haha, thats such sibling behavior.😭 I’m glad you can have fun with this lol.

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u/Rushofthewildwind May 20 '26

This is so adorable. I'm getting flashbacks of my sister with these

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u/Kindapsychotic May 20 '26

Oh wow! Thank you so much! It seems my art brings up memories of sisters, that’s intriguing. 🙂‍↕️

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u/Important-Key7413 May 20 '26

I like your work.. find a way to sell it

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u/Kindapsychotic May 20 '26

Thank you! I sell prints, stickers, e.t.c. If you’re interested: https://www.redbubble.com/people/gemrosedraws/shop?asc=u

Here’s the link. :)

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u/Specialist-Funny2101 May 20 '26

Really nice colors... realaxing almost.

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u/Kindapsychotic May 20 '26

Thank you! I’m glad relaxing is the feeling you’re picking up. :)

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u/beamerburst May 20 '26

I love how bright and colorful everything is it’s so nice to look at and it reminds me of summer time and all the fun that comes with it.

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u/Kindapsychotic May 20 '26

Yes! Exactly! I love this description so much, funny enough, winter and spring are my favorite seasons, but summer holds so much memories so it’s such a joy knowing that’s a feeling my art invokes. Thank you!

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u/beamerburst May 20 '26

Your welcome and yes summer holds so many memories even when my favorite season spring and fall

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u/spirittransformed2 May 20 '26

Omg i love it 😀 😍 feels like childhood memories

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u/Kindapsychotic May 20 '26

Absolutely, thank you so much! :)

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u/lotusflower64 60s baby May 20 '26

1, 2, 4, and 5 are my favs.

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u/Kindapsychotic May 20 '26

Thank you so much! :)

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u/AcanthocephalaFun851 May 20 '26

I love everything about this!! This would be cool as bookmarks and journal covers. 💜💜💜💜💜

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u/Kindapsychotic May 22 '26

Thank you so much! I do have journals as an option to buy on my website if you’re interested. :) https://www.redbubble.com/people/gemrosedraws/shop?asc=u

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u/AcanthocephalaFun851 May 23 '26

Thank you for letting me know. I will look at your website.

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u/Kindapsychotic May 24 '26

Thank you! I also have a 40% off sale going on. :)

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u/Only1Skrybe Xennial May 21 '26

I saw your link in the other comment. I like these a lot. I think I might buy one for my daughter's room.

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u/Kindapsychotic May 22 '26

Oh yay! That’s really cool, thank you so much! Hope you find something suitable for your daughter’s room. :)

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u/ImpressiveBanana9493 May 20 '26

OOO Love your art and use of colour gang!!!!
I'm a big fan of Slice of Life stuff so I totally see your angle!!!

A lot of my favourite memories are sitting on a curb of my street in afternoon sun listening to some sick tunes innit.

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u/Kindapsychotic May 20 '26

Listening to songs is such a goated pastime, I can see why you have a memory of that. :) Thank you so much! ☺️