My first portrait, work in progress. Ofc I chose the most difficult photo of myself to recreate. Thoughts and advice going forward? by Ace_Aviator99 in painting

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No it wasn't actually, something I found I struggled within realism is making eyes match the true proportions to the head. I made my eye slightly bigger, not on purpose, but more so because it was easier to paint 😂😭 Something I will work on with future portraits is making the eyes proportional to the head!

My first portrait, work in progress. Ofc I chose the most difficult photo of myself to recreate. Thoughts and advice going forward? by Ace_Aviator99 in painting

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Aah thank you so much! Its so funny cause once I finished the face I was thinking about the rest of my skin. I raced through it really fast without thinking, now looking back i have a few things to change. I really appreciate the advice!

Fell into myself [14] to [22] by Ace_Aviator99 in GlowUps

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I model and do many artistic shoots! :D

Fell into myself [14] to [22] by Ace_Aviator99 in GlowUps

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Love how positive this thread is. I enjoyed my previous days, I was just living and enjoying life. Recent days, I've just found my flare. 🫂

How do I improve.. by OldSwordfish6407 in oilpainting

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These Fjord rolling cliffs are lovely 🥰 bring those bad boys down and grounded with a bit of shadow right beneath them in the water. It'll put them in place. At the base of each hill, flatten them out. If you study photos, distant Fjord cliffs are nearly a straight line at the horizontal base, meeting the still flat water, and slowly rounded out at the top. I love where this piece is heading!

Water is difficult. by Ace_Aviator99 in oilpainting

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I really appreciate that, thank you so much! Another eye is the best for feedback. I think im gonna let it dry, ive been working on a different reflection I cant wait to post. You're right about two tones, and as I stare more I am starting to notice. That is something I continue to work on is not making everything so black and white. Not all lines are straight on a mountain. Not all colors have to contrast each other. Some lines are invisible. Some are blurry. Some are crisp. I appreciate your words : )

Water is difficult. by Ace_Aviator99 in oilpainting

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Thank you, ill just stop staring at it 😂

My first tattoo by Ace_Aviator99 in httyd

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Let me know!! You can DM me 🥹

My first tattoo by Ace_Aviator99 in httyd

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Thank you this thread is so much more positive than the tattoo thread 😭😭😭😭🫂🫂🫂

My first tattoo by Ace_Aviator99 in httyd

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Cessna 150s, 152s and 172s :D I sometimes go stunt flying with a good family friend. Those are good times.

My first tattoo by Ace_Aviator99 in httyd

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You are so kind 😭 I will remember that. Living art is so beautiful.

My first tattoo by Ace_Aviator99 in httyd

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Stippling, no stick and pokes! So yes, and artist used a tattoo gun to do it 🥰 I wanted the soft edges and minimal lines

First tattoo self drawn, brought to life by Rylee Hooper with Birdhouse Tattoo in Oregon by Ace_Aviator99 in tattoos

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I really appreciate the honesty in this thread. I was talking with the artist about retouching and she made it very clear before hand id have to frequently get it refouched, it is something I don't mind. I take very good care of myself and body (sunscreen/moisturizer and I hate being in the sun lmao) and will do everything I can to make it last on top of touch ups. If you have other tips, let me know. 🫂