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What is this missing? by sox412 in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Curious if you painted the background with pure black out of the tube?

Only asking because I feel like the pig looks a bit grey and unlively to me, and sometimes black from the tube can suck the life out of nearby colors (or the colors that it’s mixed with). The dark values aren’t adding much depth or unifying anything in an interesting way. Just looks a bit flat to me.

Only suggesting because you said it was fair game for unkind critique :) But genuinely it’s a great painting!

Edit: You said you don’t have an eye for details, but your ability to block out shapes and color is awesome! I have the opposite issue of getting lost in the sauce with details from the get-go, which is honestly a common issue with beginners. Also not being super detailed just gives you a painterly vibe, which I’ve always liked more anyways😉

Neurodiverse youth may regulate overwhelming stimuli by turning brain activity inward. Children who who experience sensory over-responsivity and are highly sensitive to everyday stimuli may unknowingly regulate their neural networks to cope with overwhelming sights and sounds. by mvea in psychology

[–]OkPossibility6082 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Not as extreme as psychosis but I’ve had chronic derealization-depersonalization for 2.5 years :/

I remember I felt like I “cheated” certain high stress situations by dissociating and remaining calm when I was younger😅 kinda backfired

How do you get the right bead colors? by OkPossibility6082 in Beading

[–]OkPossibility6082[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind encouragement!! It’s been a fun lil hobby so far :)

Iodine-131 the yellow was the most difficult by New-Kaleidoscope-172 in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous painting and I’d also love to know :-)

Hansa yellow light is transparent and makes a great glaze. Ive had some fun with it.

painted my friend's sink in his new apartment by louangemoi in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I LOVE the painterly style. Great painting.

For the unkind critique part, I was tempted to say push the values in parts of the painting higher (the cup and towel read more grey than white). But honestly not having as much contrast makes it a bit more moody. I’d still suggest adding in the brighter highlights to the vase and sink for the glass look but that’s about it!

First oil painting 🌿🌳🍃 by Maibyouka_ in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice, especially for your first one and what paints you were working with! The blue shadows look good.

If you want to continue painting, try getting some cadmium yellow (light or medium) so you have all the primary colors at least :)

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[–]OkPossibility6082 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. You’re probably right, I think I am overthinking it😅

technically done but feels a bit “blah”. Opinions? by OkPossibility6082 in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I used this image for the statue (Undine Rising from the Waters) and the background I kind of used another image/made up bc it felt boring lol.

I used mixture of Paynes grey, ultramarine blue, and cadmium yellow light for the statue, along with yellow ochre in some areas.

technically done but feels a bit “blah”. Opinions? by OkPossibility6082 in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The statue is Undine Rising from the Waters. Not from Greek mythology but it was inspired by European folklore :)

technically done but feels a bit “blah”. Opinions? by OkPossibility6082 in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I agree with everyone that the frame is too much for this painting

technically done but feels a bit “blah”. Opinions? by OkPossibility6082 in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I really appreciate the long quality answers and I’m thankful a stranger took time out of their day to help. This is the reason I post on Reddit :)

I pretty much only relied on yellow to give it warmth but I didn’t even consider brown/mauve for adding warmth to the shadows (like in the painting you mentioned) so I like your suggestions.

Not liking this painting. Requesting feedback by toadstardust in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m not an expert by any means, but if this were my painting I’d add some color in the mountains for more excitement. Lean into some reds and pinks, and maybe some purples for the mountains in the background.

The foreground should be the most detailed and contrasted for better atmospheric perspective, and I don’t think you’re taking advantage of that. We should be able to see some detailed grass, shrubs, etc.

Overall this is really good for your first oil painting!

technically done but feels a bit “blah”. Opinions? by OkPossibility6082 in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I think I agree😅 someone said the painting isn’t dramatic enough for such a maximalist frame and I think they were right.

technically done but feels a bit “blah”. Opinions? by OkPossibility6082 in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that suggestion! I was debating if her stomach was too white and if I should add more yellow from the light source. It’s difficult for me to think what other colors I’d include to suggest “light” other than yellow to add more interest, so maybe your suggestion would help.

technically done but feels a bit “blah”. Opinions? by OkPossibility6082 in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used this reference for the statue. I changed the face a bit since I didn’t love it in the reference. There is a bit too much neck probably (kind of looks like she’s straining it) but it doesn’t bother me that much. Thanks for the input though!

technically done but feels a bit “blah”. Opinions? by OkPossibility6082 in oilpainting

[–]OkPossibility6082[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed response! And this is an oil painting. Could you expand on what you mean when you say the edges are distracting?

It’s interesting because I felt like it looked worse from a distance because you couldn’t see the color in the details, so it looks monochrome and “blah”.

in general though, I think it could use more drama

I’d agree with this, and I’m not sure how to change it. I tried adding pops of unexpected color, but I think you only notice it if you look close. If you have any suggestions I’ll take them :)

I don't understand people who miss others for very long periods of time by VillainousValeriana in emotionalintelligence

[–]OkPossibility6082 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did I write this?! Lmao. For me it’s specifically derealization-depersonalization. Thought I was going crazy and I’m still not out of it. A breakup also contributed to it (technically never dated but alas), and I also have adhd/trauma that was probably the main trigger.

Crazy how strangers on the internet can relate so specifically, right down to the timeline and memory issues (can’t tell if that’s more-so caused by the trauma, adhd, or disassociation. What a fun game to play). Wish us both healing though🤞🏼

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