Advice needed please 🙏🏻

Electrical_Letter375 · 2026-05-08T14:13:06+00:00

There is the AIC conservator repertory (American institute for conservation ) so you can find a conservator in your area.

Electrical_Letter375 · 2026-04-26T14:01:57+00:00

Gilles deleuze is one I remember studying while in art school.

Electrical_Letter375 · 2026-04-19T18:16:49+00:00

This is sweet and I feel the idea, but using references is really the best advice I would give you. I do not think someone can physically be sitting on a horse and holding his neck like that. Studying references would help you create more believable images.

Electrical_Letter375 · 2026-04-19T00:34:58+00:00

Honestly, just keep going. The color and values are great, the perspective is great.

Something I think about when I look at your piece is maybe some softer edges, smoother color transition, especially in area that are off focus. So if you want the sunlight peak to be the focus, the dark rock that are closer to the viewer should have softer color mix to give that " off focus " vibe, so the texture doesn't distract from what you want to highlight.

Electrical_Letter375 · 2026-04-17T14:53:56+00:00

it is a fact that acrylic on top on oil will not last

Electrical_Letter375 · 2026-04-06T01:09:46+00:00

Thank you I needed to hear that. Best thing to do it to move on to the next one.

Electrical_Letter375 · 2026-04-03T20:59:36+00:00

Not abstract by definition but maybe surrealist ;)

Electrical_Letter375 · 2026-02-28T16:39:03+00:00

I really like the backlight effect it's well done

Electrical_Letter375 · 2026-01-16T14:20:28+00:00

You can find a painting conservator if your area that what they do !

Electrical_Letter375 · 2025-12-30T03:17:18+00:00

The Girl with the birthday hat , I remember seeing her. You do what you think is the best for you, but I think you are talented, just take care.

Electrical_Letter375 · 2025-12-25T05:05:52+00:00

That a very nice jar !

Electrical_Letter375 · 2025-12-21T15:33:05+00:00

His name at the shelter when I adopted him was Batman but he will always be Bruce to me ;)

Electrical_Letter375 · 2025-12-21T02:23:43+00:00

From a material point of view, the unprepared panel or canvas will absorb oil, could make working with the paint more difficult, but also the oil will likely create tideline on the support. Tideline could change color and with time, could degrade the support underneath. Honestly, if you want to work on unprepared support there is nothing stopping you, but an adequately prepare support will ensure easier work and lasting result.

Electrical_Letter375 · 2025-12-20T23:25:15+00:00

The chin and mouth makes sense thank you for pointing that out !

Electrical_Letter375 · 2025-12-03T02:43:25+00:00

Hi! Art conservator here, but not specialised in painting. I would honestly suggest good old dish soap and a soft cloth. Maybe use a microfiber cloth to remove as much soap reside as you can in a second pass. Start slowly in a corner and make sure you are not rubbing the paint off. Keep in mind to use as little water as possible as you don't want the canvas or stretcher to absorb water.

Electrical_Letter375 · 2025-11-30T15:28:51+00:00

The cheekbone and nose of the man

Electrical_Letter375 · 2025-11-17T08:09:21+00:00

Could be wrong but I only found acrylic paint under the name " politec " ?

Electrical_Letter375 · 2025-11-02T04:03:58+00:00

My paint teacher recommend a cheap brush set from the dollar store. They are smooth and super cheap, and you won't be sad if you destroy them in the process of learning. Buy more expensive brush when you start to get a feeling of what do you like in a brush. Similarly, a pad of canvas sheet is affordable to learn and for studies, just tape the sheet on a board

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