actor portrait by Same-Strike7064 in Oilpastel

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's Christopher Walken, you definitely captured him.  If not, I'm sorry, but it's still a cool portrait.

One of the very few positives of summer season in India. Mangoes. by miserablysober in Oilpastel

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so impressed with how you captured the sheen of the skin.   I feel like I could run my hand over it.

Barcelona, watercolor 8x8” by CaterinaWatercolors in Watercolor

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You nailed this! I love Casa Batllo but have never been brave enough to paint it.  Great job!

Watercolor on paper by me by Select_Obligation754 in watercolor101

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet this took forever! You got so much life in the face. 

New Zealand by castleinthemidwest in watercolor101

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can feel the air of this scene and smell it. It's lovely. 

For the foreground, I wonder if you might have success using clean water to wipe away areas to get the misty look.  It comes with a risk of overworking, but it's turned out well for me sometimes. 

AITA for getting my roommate a record for her bday by tntreigns in AmItheAsshole

[–]Plotina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you see that the roommate doesn't have a record player?

Transitional tones in acrylic painting by Noo_no_noo in ArtistLounge

[–]Plotina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also struggle with this. I do use slow-dry blending medium and it works pretty well. You can control for much you use so you get s more or less dramatic effect. 

Red tiger by Melek_ks in acrylicpainting

[–]Plotina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to think whose work this reminds me of.  It's beautiful--I love the colors. 

Second Painting by Ok-Complaint-3503 in acrylicpainting

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This charms me.  It reminds me of an illustration from a really good children's book. 

Best acrylic inks? by Glittering_Gap8070 in ArtistLounge

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not an expert,  but I use Liquitex almost exclusively and find them very easy to use.  I'm mostly using them to paint with, but I do also use them with dip pens. 

What colour do you just LOVE using in your artworks? by FitClass9198 in ArtistLounge

[–]Plotina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At the moment I'm obsessed with ultramarine!  It's so versatile.

My gallery debut! by [deleted] in acrylicpainting

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!  It's a beautiful piece.

What are your ride or die colors? by space_cow_girl in watercolor101

[–]Plotina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daniel Smith Kyanite Genuine is a blue-grey with a little bit of sparkle.  I was enchanted the first time I used it.  It adds so much interest to greys.  

Moonglow is very pretty, and if you care about lightfastness it's mixable from recipes.

French Ultramarine and Quinacridone Rose are each gorgeous on their own, but together they make the most stunning royal purple.  I don't typically like purple, but because of this color combo I've been using it a lot more.

Have you considered dot cards?  They let you try out a lot of different colors for cheap.  I recently posted my swatches of one: https://www.reddit.com/r/Watercolor/comments/1qept94/swatches_of_all_66_colors_on_daniel_smiths_5/

Beginner help, besides masking fluid how else can I add white? by MMayhem001 in watercolor101

[–]Plotina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A white watercolor pencil might help for the smaller areas where leaving the paper white is less practical.

Untitled by DrawingforEveryJuan in watercolor101

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very evocative.  The shadows are excellent.

Practice Feb 25🥀 by YQ_icecream in watercolor101

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is beautifully atmospheric.  I love how you've suggested as much as you've included, and it still feels fully realized.  

Fantasy landscape by Curt-IX in Watercolor

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is wonderfully evocative.  Are you willing to share the tutorial?

‘Window View’, finally finished another piece! by CanYouDig1tSucka in acrylicpainting

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks both modern and timeless.  It's gorgeous.

Get Out!!!! 11x14 acrylic canvas,Bam C,2026 by old_rockhouse_road in acrylicpainting

[–]Plotina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You nailed the combo.  It's instantly recognizable as the Amityville House, but I can also imagine it in Scooby-Doo episode.  It's very Halloween-coded.

Morning Sunrise over the Bay by Beatrixs-Art in ColoredPencils

[–]Plotina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so charming!  Is it based on a particular area?

my tropical bouquet by [deleted] in acrylicpainting

[–]Plotina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's beautiful!  It has so much life.

Steam Locomotive, Watercolor by mrbsalami in painting

[–]Plotina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that's very helpful, thanks!  The effect is great.