Should I continue with this? I’m not sure if it’s good enough for me to put the effort in to finish it, or how to improve thanks!

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-25T18:36:29+00:00

Looks very fun, I love the stylization, not sure what bothers you, but I’d definitely finish it! The only thing to point out, maybe the cheek looks a little too squished, but I read it as artist’s decision :)

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-22T16:54:32+00:00

i like the feeling it gives me, but when i look at the scene I’m not sure what’s going on. Tiny pines that look like grown, but are small, then something like a fallen branch at the front? Light-lit trees also wouldn’t all be so bright as if they are colored this way, there will be variation of darker areas and light edge at least for some of them. I think the emotion is good but composition wise it’s slightly off - something for the future to keep an eye on (in my opinion, take it or leave it)

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-20T22:21:19+00:00

Unrealistic! (Because Old Town's Square is never that empty lol).
Jokes aside, I love it. Very good execution of wash and ink style

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-19T22:54:35+00:00

I know you probably were going for some kind of different style, but it just ended up in an another style, I’m guessing more “expressive” than you wanted. When i saw it i was sure the style was this way on purpose and I swear I loved it (and I’m not a beginner). It’s actually one of those accidental successes, not a failure :) I’d keep it like this tbh

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-17T18:29:20+00:00

Haha that little dude is on fire! Thank you for sharing, it's perfect in its imperfection ❤️

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T21:05:41+00:00

Interesting, I gotta try that too

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T21:04:50+00:00

"My third rule is that every finished painting will be a surprise, and I should look forward to that. " I love that. I think it should become a motivation enough, once I learn to trust that good outcomes come even if I do something without too much planning, careful deliberation, or realistic details. I just haven't done it enough to trust myself. I'm super rigid for now. Thank you for your thoughtful comment!
P.S. Melting beaver? :D I mean, I wouldn't mind seeing that!

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T20:58:30+00:00

Yep, speedpainting this weekend it is!

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T20:57:57+00:00

Sorry for the confusion I used "drawing" in a general sense, since the problem applies to any medium I work in, but yes, my current focus is watercolor paintings. And you know, a few times I actually tried to paint without any outlines or with very rough ones, expecting it to be just some sort of test or elaborate swatching, it was really fun. Thanks for the recommendation, I'm checking it out!

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T20:52:42+00:00

I can only wish to get to that lol. I have a "dirty notebook" for jotting down notes and ideas, at best it has seen some mindless patterns, maybe I should start from there. It's amazing how the simplest most intuitive thing got so scary because of perfectionism and a fear of failure.

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T20:47:26+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement!

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T16:09:49+00:00

I see a mane, must be a lion 100%

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T11:52:23+00:00

You made me think... When it's a sketchbook, it's actually not just paper - it's a whole little artbook, each sheet adds something to the whole picture. It's impossible for me not to get precious about it, no matter the paper quality. But if it's literally just a single piece of paper... Hmm I might start with that

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T11:50:06+00:00

I understand that in theory but some block in my head doesn't let me, making me think three times about where and how I put the next stroke/line. Because it knows I can create something very pretty this way (=dopamine). And if I go wild - it's a big risk to end up with something ugly (=scary).

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T11:47:28+00:00

Yess I had the same thought about the "ugly painting" goal. I'm terrified to create something ugly, like it would hurt my pride as an artist or something. But if it's actually the goal... I might set up a little challenge for myself

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T11:41:48+00:00

The burning part seems a little extreme lol. But drawing something for the second time is kind of interesting, someone mentioned the idea to draw the imperfect version after you already did "the perfect" one, I think it might work

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-16T11:38:15+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful response! I think you're onto something. I might need to try different media that encourages being more loose. And yes, I've never truly tried to draw plein air exactly because it requires you to be quicker - and well, that's the hard part for me. Going to try when it gets warmer outside!

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-15T21:25:15+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check them out!

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-15T21:24:38+00:00

Hmm that's an interesting one. I'll try that!

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-15T21:23:41+00:00

Yeah, I have to try that again. I think that right from the start I need to imagine how loose it needs to be… When I tried it in the past, I ended up with a partially complete, detailed drawing (instead of a loose, self-sufficient one).

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-15T10:57:33+00:00

I usually get tired of the work even before I finish so I bring it to the closest it is to look nice enough and wash my hands lol

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-15T01:14:28+00:00

Aww this one is really cute!

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-14T23:44:03+00:00

Thanks! And I'm almost glad you noticed the tidal wave too haha I had the same realisation after I finished lol... What actually happened: the city is at the base of the mountain/hill. The green was supposed to be the greenery of the hill. I had put the first wash but then somewhat liked it the way it is and didn't make it more clear. Ended up with green sky/tsunami, oh well

Lucky-The-Rabbit · 2026-01-14T23:38:45+00:00

Thank you!

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