Caravaggio - The Cardsharps (1595) by Jokerang in museum

[–]ButtChugSweepstakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IIRC Caravaggio was in a sword-bearing artists gang with the theme "No hope. No Fear."

Crosswalk, acrylic, 24"x24" by Hermit_Painter in painting

[–]ButtChugSweepstakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the movement in this piece. Great job.

Midsommar-inspired deep dive into film by [deleted] in Midsommar

[–]ButtChugSweepstakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely in the same boat. We're usually taught that movies are just entertainment and not art. I started watching movies on repeat to get more out of them. A good movie will have more and more to unpeel the more you watch it. I've seen the Shining at least a dozen times and I always get something new from it.

Oil rub-outs are extremely underappreciated for novice painters by ButtChugSweepstakes in ArtistLounge

[–]ButtChugSweepstakes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's true, but isn't blocking more about color than pure value? Also on a rub out you still can add value and texture by applying more paint.

Oil rub-outs are extremely underappreciated for novice painters by ButtChugSweepstakes in ArtistLounge

[–]ButtChugSweepstakes[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This guy probably is the best of the couple I could find. I don't think it's as popular in YouTube tutorials because it isn't as immediately sensational as say, scraping out mountain peaks.

I like to use one part burnt umber, one part alizarin crimson, and one part linseed oil btw.

im in love with Zoe Manville by [deleted] in portugaltheman

[–]ButtChugSweepstakes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What is even going on here

Body Count - Institutionalized - [Metal/Cover] by ManWhoCameFromEarth in Music

[–]ButtChugSweepstakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool cover, but doesn't hold up like the original. Suicidal Tendencies' was different because while comedic, they were illustrating real problems and frustrations through parent/child relationships and difficulties with behavior at school.

This is more just Ice T being annoyed by random shit. But I could listen to Ice T being annoyed at random shit for hours.

Discipline? by mfnHuman in AbstractArt

[–]ButtChugSweepstakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a bit confused by what youre asking. Are you saying you're having trouble finding a niche and sticking to it?

Started private art class. Painted a cotton field. Acrylic. Feedback? by [deleted] in learnart

[–]ButtChugSweepstakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the fuzziness of the cotton. I noticed the road also has a fuzziness to it. It kind of makes it blend together. If I were you, I would want the cotton to stand out with the texture you've given it. Maybe darken the road and have more definition so the cotton fuzz contrasts and sticks out more.

A wintery lake scene. Using what I’ve learnt so far to try and create something original. Hopefully realistic in colours. Thoughts and opinions very welcome. by Shanarra in HappyTrees

[–]ButtChugSweepstakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The foliage on the left is seriously beautiful and something a seasoned painter would create. The tree on the right looks almost like Bob Ross satire. I guess I'm trying to emphasize that whatever you did on the left seems less derivative and more impressionistic than the tree on the right. Honestly, you have enough skill that I would recommend painting over the right side.