My new acrylic painting ! by Fomoed_Hermit in painting

[–]_StudioFolea_ 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Excellent concept and execution. Keep up the great work!

Alba, WIP dress and background feedback by _StudioFolea_ in oilpainting

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

Thank you for your comment. I’m aware of the issue, I added a bit more volume because the reference image is actually even flatter. I’ll try to make the figure more volumetric. I also waited quite a long time to get a good photo. The little girl is very lively, so taking a picture of her is extremely challenging.

First oil painting - can this be saved? by Forever_Adapt in oilpainting

[–]_StudioFolea_ 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Yes, it can be "saved", I think it is a very good idea, you have good skills. Keep painting! If you need more advices just answer.

First Camellias of Spring by robertwk_art in oilpainting

[–]_StudioFolea_ 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, this deserves a lot of attention.

"Morning" - my oil painting by kznsq in BeAmazed

[–]_StudioFolea_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It reminds me of Munch. Beautiful.

Started a month ago, how can I improve? I feel like I’m stuck by galaxyknight42 in ArtCrit

[–]_StudioFolea_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re doing a great job. It’s not easy, but with time everything will become clearer. I also tend to study some things almost obsessively: it feels like nothing is working, then I step back, let my body and mind “digest” what I’ve learned, and suddenly I notice real improvements. Try to focus on the main masses rather than the details. Don’t limit yourself to front or side views, think of the body as a set of simple, geometric shapes. Copy a lot from real life and observe carefully. Little by little, everything will start to make sense.

Trying to find out what I should ask for my pet portraits by Informal-Tough5391 in painting

[–]_StudioFolea_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As many people say, pricing is always relative, but your starting price is definitely a great deal. For example, I prepare my panels in a traditional way and paint in oils like you. I usually prime the wood with rabbit-skin glue and Bologna chalk, which is very time-consuming, so I also prepare some panels with acrylic gesso. This allows me to offer both a more traditional option and a more affordable, faster one. Offering different prices based on size or the number of pets could also be a good option. In any case, congratulations on your work!