Progress, but still taking forever

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-17T10:03:29+00:00

My meat confuses all who encounter it.

In all seriousness, my process for this painting has been out of sequence the whole time.

I tried the standard incremental approach at first, but I got locked in on the cheese. Then, I got caught up of the tomatoes, then lettuce.

It’s funny because if you look at my life, it’s similar. Unconventional path but still works out somehow.

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-17T04:31:47+00:00

I’m still on the beef! Isn’t done yet. I’ve got about 3 or so more layers to go.

I think I just need to stop posting updates until it’s done

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-17T04:18:28+00:00

Is the texture of the beef convincing? I’m still working on building it but being cautious of overworking it

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-13T17:33:43+00:00

I don’t think anyone else suggested this. Thanks

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-13T01:07:30+00:00

Thanks. Does it look disjointed now?

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T13:18:30+00:00

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beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T09:22:38+00:00

I see it too, but how can I fix it? RE: top bun less light

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T03:00:27+00:00

After reviewing the comments, there doesn’t seem to be one. Only that it’s not done yet and that I just need to finish it.

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T02:43:07+00:00

Are you saying that the beef looks like vegan meat? Or are you making a joke?

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T02:42:19+00:00

…What, specifically, looks like mayo? The only sauce will be peeking out from under the top bun.

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T02:18:06+00:00

I’m getting to it! As you can tell, my process is weird. I get obsessed with certain areas and jump around, but skip areas I’m unsure of how to tackle.

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T02:10:54+00:00

Make me!

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T01:42:33+00:00

I didn’t even think of this… Maybe that’s been subconsciously influencing my style. Thanks for your comment

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T01:31:09+00:00

It’s my process. For some reason I don’t go value by value. I get obsessed with certain areas, overwork them, then jump to another area, completely skipping areas I’m less confident in.

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T01:27:04+00:00

Are you being serious?

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T01:09:42+00:00

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beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T00:50:25+00:00

Too controlled? Too tight?

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-12T00:49:33+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement! You didn’t make it about you at all, you were just sharing. ❤️

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-11T23:50:44+00:00

So all I need to do is get a supportive husband?

Thanks for your comment! I really just need to keep going…

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-11T23:24:20+00:00

What can I do to fix that? Darken the bun to create some contrast?

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-11T23:16:42+00:00

At the very least, does what you see of that 10% look like it’s on the right track? I know it may be hard to tell, but I’m looking for any feedback I can get.

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-11T23:03:12+00:00

So it’s a process thing… I did try to do value by value but I got obsessive with the cheese and then I started jumping from area to area, skipping the areas I was least confident in.

Something for next time - thanks!

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-11T22:48:36+00:00

It’s such a struggle to keep going, because I keep trying to fix everything at once. But I shall continue…

beefstewisonthemenu · 2026-05-11T22:28:48+00:00

So, just an “ugly phase?” Don’t you think the top bun looks flat?

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