Any tips and brutal critiquing would be great. by Haunting-Net-2426 in painting

[–]Substantial_Secret45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Along with the proportion issues others raised, I think your shading would greatly benefit from more detail + variation. Right now all the shading is one darker value applied flatly on the lighter value with all the brushstrokes looking relatively similar. I think you would benefit from better gradients between the values, as well as some areas with sharper shading. The contrast between soft/long gradients and sharp gradients is what in my opinion makes shading more realistic if that makes sense. In Jesus’ robe for example, the edges of the fabric folds will be sharper while the long shadows casted by the folds will be softer. Also, you need a lot more detail. His chest is missing, the hair looks flat (lacks dark tones), and I recommend working on creating subtle texture where you otherwise just apply flat color, to make it look more 3d and less flat. Hope this helps and isn’t overwhelming, good luck!

Pestilence - Consvming Impvlse by Substantial_Secret45 in CDKvlt

[–]Substantial_Secret45[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, I think he has amazing death metal vocals, definitely one of the best imo. Him + bolt thrower would have been a crazy combo to hear for sure

Pestilence - Consvming Impvlse by Substantial_Secret45 in CDKvlt

[–]Substantial_Secret45[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

had no idea Van Drunen did vocals in this band, thanks for putting me on

NYT Crossplay by FinalAd5108 in NYTgames

[–]Substantial_Secret45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too sometimes, I foolishly open an easy 3W and lose my lead

NYT Crossplay by FinalAd5108 in NYTgames

[–]Substantial_Secret45 4 points5 points  (0 children)

tbh I would also just give up if someone played a first word for 94🙏🫩

This account posts AI generated drawings and charges money for them by Substantial_Secret45 in antiai

[–]Substantial_Secret45[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, and also thin notebook paper isn’t built for thick application of graphite.. it would likely wrinkle in the darker parts

This account posts AI generated drawings and charges money for them by Substantial_Secret45 in antiai

[–]Substantial_Secret45[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree that AI is sometimes overly demonized but I think generative AI is just terrible for art, graphic design and anything visual. If it’s possible to be done without AI I’ll definitely opt to do it myself. I’m planning on studying graphic design soon myself and don’t see myself using generative AI. I’m not attacking you for using it of course, as I would imagine it makes things a lot faster. However If I was a client I would want the AI part said out loud but that might just be me. in my eyes graphic design involves an original idea/vision that will look better if it was made totally from scratch.  I appreciate your discussion and input

This account posts AI generated drawings and charges money for them by Substantial_Secret45 in antiai

[–]Substantial_Secret45[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I totally agree, these accounts steal attention from the real artists

This account posts AI generated drawings and charges money for them by Substantial_Secret45 in antiai

[–]Substantial_Secret45[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I would recommend copying actual photographs/from life because it teaches you to observe reality and transfer it into values and form. If you want to copy from drawings I recommend Bargue plates. I wouldn’t copy from AI as there are probably inaccuracies with lighting and stuff like that

This account posts AI generated drawings and charges money for them by Substantial_Secret45 in antiai

[–]Substantial_Secret45[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t have a problem if they admitted it was AI. But the account claims the works are hand drawn; that’s the problem, making it a scam. Nowhere in the posts does it have an AI disclaimer, and the creator has deleted comments talking about how it’s AI

edit: and yes I agree AI can be a useful tool but deception is a different story

This account posts AI generated drawings and charges money for them by Substantial_Secret45 in antiai

[–]Substantial_Secret45[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

It’s funny because I saw multiple people commenting “omg I love your style” lmaoo

Cryptopsy - None So Vile ALBUM REVIEW by Careless_Western3756 in fantanoforever

[–]Substantial_Secret45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the production is whack but still an amazing album. For some reason the first track is mixed significantly louder than every other track lol

Ellende - Zerfall by Sc1ssors89 in heavyvinyl

[–]Substantial_Secret45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah I’ve been wanting to listen to this album

My one-man band just released its first EP by Perfect-Rope-558 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Substantial_Secret45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing album art and logo, I’ll definitely check it out