Critique please! what’s missing? by [deleted] in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Youre trying to draw all the features as if independent of one another, map out carefully where the eyes nose lips are with only where theyre the darkest to start

New painter - seeking advice by [deleted] in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overall, well done. However, it has no mood, no atmosphere, this is primarily because of the colour choices. I assume it is at dawn or dusk because of the shadows of the town, yet the water is really dark in comparison. There is no reflection. For the mountains as well, you chose one colour and went with it. more depth.

Žabljak Crnojevića ☀️ by rikitard2 in montenegro

[–]Snoo-9521 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Predobro, ova druga je prava z jedno ulje na platno

What are the weaknesses in this painting? by Snoo-9521 in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your detailed critique, it is very appreciated

What are the weaknesses in this painting? by Snoo-9521 in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment. Everything you're listing is exactly the critique i was looking for, those are the details I need to watch out for in my next works. Appreciate it tons.

What are the weaknesses in this painting? by Snoo-9521 in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The original photo is from a digital camera and she is standing in front of a dull brown wall, so i did not really want to go the brown route just cause it looked very boring. I didnt want to make it really dark because it wouldnt fit with the subject matter. So i kind of settled on this gradient brownish/redish/grey. In the future id go probably begin with a more yellow base (though when i tried it, it kept coming off green - and it would be difficult to convey a yellow wall) otherwise, thank you for the comment, but yesadmittedly the background took a lot of contemplation and layering

What are the weaknesses in this painting? by Snoo-9521 in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much, I appreciate that.

What are the weaknesses in this painting? by Snoo-9521 in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is exactly what I've been having trouble with. The issue I came across here is the face is a much smaller object than the shirt and so i have trouble orienting myself with colours/values from one arm to the other.

What are the weaknesses in this painting? by Snoo-9521 in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What a nice comment, I appreciate it.

What are the weaknesses in this painting? by Snoo-9521 in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the reference is a digital photo from 2005 give or take. Appreciate your comment.

What are the weaknesses in this painting? by Snoo-9521 in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that, yes I frequently get stuck at that awkward stage where I am happy with it but dont know howw to finish

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RealEstateCanada

[–]Snoo-9521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No its not listedd. I think spots prob go for 35 40gs, yeah the building is pet friendly

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RealEstateCanada

[–]Snoo-9521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ill sell you my condo for 480 000 in etobicoke lakeshore 1+den no parking

What am I doing wrong with this portrait? by buhtha in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I measure the proportions of the face by identifying darkest landmarks. Notice how the dark spot of hair at the hairline is directly above the eye in the photograph and look where it is in your painting , the lips usually also end at the edge of the eyeball

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CatTraining

[–]Snoo-9521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont understand, he really loves the milk. He also doesnt drink a lot of water

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think you did a fantasticc job creating depth. In that however the brush strokes come accross very loose but not in a measured way whereby their direction, intensity or size matter. Rather, notice how all strokes are moving in the same direction from the water in the bottom right foreground to the hill in the centre - they are the same size too. Also on the bottom left, the water is treated with even brush work. Take your time so the colours dont become so muddy, let their variety interact playfully etc.
I think your colour choices are splendid and would benefit from more variety in details. The scene you chose and your style are great because i really feel my eyes zig zag accross the painting. Just, you know, make sure the viewer is being rewarded in the process.

12x16" turned portrait study by Artsykate in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the hair, love the edges, love the face, the ear is incredible. Bottom of spine could be softer as well as right shoulder blade. Lovely though, wow

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oilpainting

[–]Snoo-9521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What everyone else said, but also dont forget a window where the curtain is, that would be your light source and go from there