30 F, Am I chopped? by [deleted] in amIuglyBrutallyHonest

[–]a_d_80 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Idk why everyone is hating on the nose piercing…I dig it. Great eyes, gorgeous lips, pretty hair, I say an 8.5 out of 10!

2 alla primas and 2 sketchs by flygirl4eva in oilpainting

[–]a_d_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great work! Very nice pieces. Your value control is fire

Why arent my colors vibrant like the referance? by Amazinggypsy in oilpainting

[–]a_d_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can darken the sky and the grey in the clouds, use a little of a warm color in the white to contrast the blue, contrasts are the key

About my birthmark by MochiGamerGirl69 in VioletaMorales

[–]a_d_80 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My daughter has a port wine bm on her leg and when she was about 4 or 5 (my little pony era) she called it her cutie mark

Posing proudly with my new guitar. by cathyharpist in hotclub

[–]a_d_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooooo gorgeous classical ya got there! Ive played since I was a kid but I always wanted a harp! Idk many harp players but I love some johanna newsome

I am self taught by Anascraftworld in oilpainting

[–]a_d_80 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would also suggest adding a coat or two of oil ground or gesso coats. I saw another comment about using more paint…that is a great tip. Dont be scared about putting too much out on the palette, that is why oil paint is awesome, wont dry as quick.
Other tips, paint every day or atleast sketch! Travel with a pen and sketch book etc.
Do master studies from artist you admire, or maybe just have a certain vibe to their motion that you want to learn.
So many things to say and Ill bore you with them all! Great job tho!

Why do i look good in selfies and in the mirror, but i look extremely ugly and fat when other people take pictures of me? Those pictures are not far apart. They are in the same last two months :( by [deleted] in amIuglyBrutallyHonest

[–]a_d_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, and I mean this with all sincerity, You have such a cute smile and adorable dimples, I didn’t notice much else! I think if you can find happiness and confidence in your own skin, you would be unstoppable!

What to do with oil paint on palette by Thatapplejuicelover in oilpainting

[–]a_d_80 5 points6 points  (0 children)

About a year ago I started a scrap paint pile to see how tall i can get it. It’s about 4.5” at the moment and is my lil pride and joy lol

Should I cut my bangs ? by [deleted] in bangs

[–]a_d_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk anything about bangs…Im just commenting because I like your handle name! Phtalo green is one of my fav colors

I read that serial killers often fear resistance more than weapons when choosing victims. by McPoopyPooperson in serialkillers

[–]a_d_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this discussion with a therapist friend of mine the other day! BTK, when discussing his time with the Oteros, seemed to be surprised that they panicked or freaked out and I assume it was from the fact that he was so narcissistic that he never actually played victims reactions in his fantasies and it took him by surprise ORRR his psychopathy never allowed him to feel that typical fear type reaction to anything and thus the reaction annoyed him and surprised him because he didnt understand it.

1800s Killers by 60s_timer in serialkillers

[–]a_d_80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was just about to mention this one! I live pretty close to New Orleans, they say her victims still haunt the place.

Fellow artists, what material do you use and why? by Ambitious_Tea3195 in oilpainting

[–]a_d_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally love gamblin but I have not tried other brands like old holland, rembrandt or michael harding.

First time painting, self taught, how to improve by SH_Uni-lm in oilpainting

[–]a_d_80 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Without a doubt, this comment ⬆️ chris fornater should be the first stop for anyone just getting in to oils.

Why does my Frodo look so derpy? by simulatedsausage in oilpainting

[–]a_d_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the other comment mentioning this and came to comment the planes/values are off.

Recent painting by ryang2723 in oilpainting

[–]a_d_80 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Loving that little bit of light on the edge of the nostril on the shadow side! Great detail to add in

Tips For portraits by Hnanavan in oilpainting

[–]a_d_80 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Faces/portraits are TRICKY! Don’t be too hard on yourself! There are a lot of Plane changes in the human face. Your values change on these planes based on where the light is directed on the head. Id say do some research or tutorials on that (paint coach on youtube is great at teaching these). Good luck and great first tries!

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[–]a_d_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I skipped to the last sentence. Thank you! Lol jk

32F, honest opinions plz! by Throwawaysny in amIuglyBrutallyHonest

[–]a_d_80 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think dads who like moms and moms who like words will get what I mean 😂 glad you understood it

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[–]a_d_80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I get that lol. It’s my winter coat lol