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Gouache Studies
I've been wanting to put some more time into painting with gouache lately so I'm starting a study thread, feel free to join in! Here are two pieces from this weekend's attempts. The first is a Dean Cornwell study done along with a livestream from Jeff Watts. Clear reference was tough to find, so I just went along with the process I saw Jeff work though in the video. I spent about 3 hours on the Cornwell study and then applied the same process to an original sketch I did of Norman Rockwell from a black and white photo, which also took about 3 hours. Still getting the hang of organizing values on the palette, I feel like my palette gets crazy and disorganized quickly, so by the end of the Rockwell piece I was hunting and mixing a lot more to get back to the appropriate values. I'd love any feedback, suggestions, notes or revelations you've had during your own gouache adventures! Tools- Palette - Winsor & Newton Permanent White, and Ivory Black, Holbein Permanent Yellow Deep, and Flame Red Robert Simmons 785 Round #4 Arches Aquarelle Watercolor Cold Pressed Paper Livestream- https://www.youtube.com/live/gsTAsfjR_uk?si=l8BQy83zXAEOzYwk
4 days ago
Gouache Studies
Gouache Studies
Gouache Studies
Gouache Studies
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Painting Critique
Hi guys! I am working on this painting of my brother's cat and I would like some feedback. I feel like I am having a hard time capturing his likeness and the color/texture of the fur. The painting photo is a bit squashed and in person the proportions match better. Any critique and feedback is welcome! Feel free to add your own painting you would like critiques on in this post chain!
3 weeks ago
Painting Critique
Painting Critique
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First Project
Hi! This is my first attempt at the first project. Not sure if I like the result or not. Please feel free to butcher the drawing with any critique and advice you can give me
4 weeks ago
First Project
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25d
Painting everyday challenge
DAY 1 I finally convinced myself to start a challenge of painting everyday from life for about a month (We'll see how consistent I'll be) This is the first painting - oil painting on paper - 'simple' still life. I'll be posting the other paintings here aswell. I would like to get any critique (color, composition, etc.) so that I can improve.
1 month ago
Painting everyday challenge
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Why there's higher saturation near the terminator?
Sometimes there's a 'line' of higher saturation just by the terminator, does anybody know why that happens? Thanks
1 month ago
Why there's higher saturation near the terminator?
Why there's higher saturation near the terminator?
Why there's higher saturation near the terminator?
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1mo
Portrait painting
Been focusing on painting portraits for the last month. My goal is to try to go for a more painterly style, working from big to small and attempting to design my shapes. Any feedback to help me improve is always appreciated. Thank you.
2 months ago
Portrait painting
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2mo
still life study
I painted this little still life (not that little.. it's actually about 100cm x 70cm). It's tempera/gouache on paper. I would like to get some critique on it. My intention wasn't to make it that much realistic because it's really hard to paint with tempera.
2 months ago
still life study
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2mo
Tiger , turtle and rhino watercolor, Feedback :)
hi i am new in the plataform, I´ve been practicing my watercolor technique, and I´d like if someone could give me some feedback about it, every comment it is welcome I want to know your point of view :)
2 months ago
Tiger , turtle and rhino watercolor, Feedback :)
Tiger , turtle and rhino watercolor, Feedback :)
Tiger , turtle and rhino watercolor, Feedback :)
Tiger , turtle and rhino watercolor, Feedback :)
Tiger , turtle and rhino watercolor, Feedback :)
Tiger , turtle and rhino watercolor, Feedback :)
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2mo
Some acrylic studies
Hi, I think this is my last post here, just wanted to show some of my paintings (based on photo references). These were done on canvas in quite big sizes (from 80x60 cm to 40x40 cm). I found painting portraits really challenging, and always include some trial and error during the process. I'm a little bit afraid of putting more detail in painting, because of danger to 'draw' instead of finding colour and value. Do not have any specific inspiration for doing these, just realism, but trying to do it in a good way. (Maybe I found something painted similar, there are some old novel covers painted in guache that looks similar) Would like to thank for such a nice welcome on the platform under other posts, these gave some boost to keep doing art :)
2 months ago
Some acrylic studies
Some acrylic studies
Some acrylic studies
Some acrylic studies
Some acrylic studies
Some acrylic studies
Some acrylic studies
Some acrylic studies
Some acrylic studies
Some acrylic studies
Some acrylic studies
Some acrylic studies
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2mo
Work in progress oil painting study
Would like some critique on this oil painting study. I personally think it looks kind of flat so far and some of the objects are unrecognisable. It’s not finished and some parts are obviously missing but I hope I can get some tips before I continue. Thanks!
2 months ago
Work in progress oil painting study
Work in progress oil painting study
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2mo
critique on small study for a big peice
Going to create a large oil painting soon, do you think that this digital study looks good. i think that the compostition is fine, and the values are ok (might need to change), but im over all conserned on the colors of the peice. any tips before i go onto a large oil painting
2 months ago
critique on small study for a big peice
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2mo
Oil painting still life study
Would just like to get some general feedback on this still life in terms of color, value, shape, edges, etc. Or just any advice when it comes to the medium of oil painting since i'm sort of new to it. I painted it from life and unfortunately (and stupidly) decided disassemble the subject before I had a chance to take a photo of it. So the reference photo of the re-arranged still life I've attached isn't completely accurate in terms of proportions. Thanks!
2 months ago
Oil painting still life study
Oil painting still life study
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2mo
illustration critique
I did this piece for a graphic design class I'm taking, before i submitted it, what do you think about it? Is the composition ok, what about the lighting on the form, I think the anatomy of the main characters looks fine but what do you think? Also i was wondering if I should detail all of the other background characters, or should I let them bleed out of the focus and leave them roughly? any thoughts would be great, thanks.
3 months ago
illustration critique
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3mo
Critiques and how to improve my illustration
My name is markus and I'm just finishing school this year, here are some paintings that I've done recently. If you have suggestions or critiques on these pieces feel free to do so. I wish to improve my illustration, for example, characters interacting in environments. Some artists I admire are Craig Mulls and Devin Korwin. I love their use of brushwork and composition. Besides studies, what should I focus on practicing? Color, composition, or anatomy? I think I need to improve on all 3 areas, but based on the images below, what do you think I should target my practice on? below are some landscape, illustration, and portrait paintings. i would especialy like critiques on the ilustrative paintings (characters acting with environments). thank you, feel free to check out my other work or reach out to me personaly on instagram @markus_does_art
3 months ago
Critiques and how to improve my illustration
Critiques and how to improve my illustration
Critiques and how to improve my illustration
Critiques and how to improve my illustration
Critiques and how to improve my illustration
Critiques and how to improve my illustration
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3mo
looking for a critique on few paintings.
I'm trying to find the right colors and to blend them together. I'm using procreate program
3 months ago
looking for a critique on few paintings.
looking for a critique on few paintings.
looking for a critique on few paintings.
looking for a critique on few paintings.
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3mo
a painting I did.
I been out of commission due to an arm injury. but finally back to work
4 months ago
a painting I did.
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4mo
Bringing Color to the World of Illustration
Drawing is a passion for me and one of the most creative ways to express myself. With every stroke of my brush or pencil, I strive to push the boundaries of imagination, making the world more colorful and meaningful. Through my illustrations, I aim to inspire people and stir their emotions. Throughout my artistic journey, I've worked on various projects, leaving a piece of myself in each one. I love telling stories through colors, shapes, and compositions. My work is often inspired by nature, people, and everyday life. If you’d like to join me on my artistic journey and follow my illustrations more closely, I’m active on social media as well. I’d be thrilled to have you as part of my Instagram community, where I share my work. Additionally, if you’re looking to gain more engagement and likes on social media, you can see more.
4 months ago
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4mo
What are some painting techniques for digital art?
Looking to practice painting techniques for digital art. My goal is to improve my workflow so I can create some 2d animations.
4 months ago
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4mo
How to do a art study on various paintings?
Ok so I decided to do a study on various painters and artist. I was wondering how to do that properly so I get the most out of it.
4 months ago
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4mo
Gouache forest painting
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Hello, I am new to posting my art online but would like some objective feedback. For context, I am a begginer and have been doing studies of landscapes in goache for a few months and wanted to try combining a few reference images together in my own composition. I have included my thumbnails and one of my reference images, my goal was for the effect to be similar to a Disney animated background, like snow white. I wanted this to be a dense forest with a low canopy and mossy floor. My main questions are: - I had alot of issues with the colours, especially the tree trunks and the background, I tried to implement things like ambient light but I think that I am missing something. - I don't know how to show the perspective of the branch coming toward or away from the camera. I have learnt some perspective but found it hard to show in paint, should I have constructed the sketch more? Or is it a lack of gouache skill? -I wanted this to be a dense forest, but have I made the background too dark? Thank you so much to anyone who can help me, I really appreciate your time.
4 months ago
Gouache forest painting
Gouache forest painting
Gouache forest painting
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4mo
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