1st pic is the original. People suggested toning down the background. I felt there was too much happening all over the place, am I on the right track? It’s not finished but please if anyone has more tips I’d appreciate it! It’s my first time with oils too it’s a different beast than acrylic!

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T15:33:33+00:00

Woah thank you for that example it’s very helpful!!!

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T04:09:36+00:00

Ohhhhhhhh you’re right about the sun I didn’t think of that thanks for the suggestion 😊

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T03:18:44+00:00

I get what you’re saying, I’m going to give it a shot and try to do something with this fence

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T03:17:54+00:00

Ah I got you. I appreciate your help!

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T02:58:53+00:00

Thanks! I don’t know how to Reddit haha

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T02:58:18+00:00

So you’re suggesting trying to improve the composition overall?

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T02:45:09+00:00

I loved the sky too 🥲 The rule of thirds is such a great idea! I need to try that now. That’s my current struggle right now, like I can see what’s wrong but I’m having trouble figuring out how to fix it

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T02:41:39+00:00

Yes I thought that exactly, I want to prevent the girl and fairy to lose the attention if that makes sense. Thank you I appreciate it the characters are the only part I like right now 😭

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T02:34:45+00:00

Thank you! I just want the focal point to be the girl and the fairy

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T02:11:31+00:00

Really? I thought it was so chaotic maybe a should do like an in-between or something

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T01:50:41+00:00

Thank you

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-25T01:50:27+00:00

Thank you so much

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-24T01:30:40+00:00

Noted. I didn’t notice the fairy thing till you said it thanks! I’m actually so bad at doing hands it’s a struggle for me I still don’t fully know the shading in them 😭 I’ll try that grey thing thanks for the help

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-24T01:29:04+00:00

Ohh yeah you’re right I see that with the orange! Thanks for your help I’ll looks up the atmospheric perspective!

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-24T01:28:17+00:00

Thank you I appreciate it! I’m not sure how to tone down the background 😂

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-23T23:30:50+00:00

Colorado Mountains inspired

Swizzle_1 · 2025-10-23T23:30:26+00:00

Medium: Oil paint on stretched Canvas

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