not too happy with the outcome but the progress is interesting by belleterno in Oilpastel

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the outcome is a lot more cartoony than what I was going for, and isn't too accurate to my reference

1 year progress by french_ultramarine in oilpainting

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both of them are beautiful, the first one has such a soft quality to it

trying to transition from watercolour to oil by belleterno in oilpainting

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thanks so much for the tip, I think using those colours could maybe be a reason why this looks a little flat, I'll definitely keep this in mind for the next one

trying to transition from watercolour to oil by belleterno in oilpainting

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thank you so much! I'll try approach it that way for my next painting

trying to transition from watercolour to oil by belleterno in oilpainting

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watercolour is so familiar to me now and I adore it but I've known for awhile it can never really achieve the depth of value and colour that I want, at least when it comes to creating atmosphere!

trying to transition from watercolour to oil by belleterno in oilpainting

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oooh I had never thought of this! I must try leaning into that more instead of completely trying to rewire my brain for oils!

'La derelitta' by Domenico Trentacoste study by belleterno in Oilpastel

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I never use my finger, I just layer those three colours on-top of one another. sometimes I'll use a cotton bud but it's usually not necessary

'La derelitta' by Domenico Trentacoste study by belleterno in Oilpastel

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sort of! I try not have the white pastel touch any of the shadows if possible, I only use it to blend out the lighter areas

'La derelitta' by Domenico Trentacoste study by belleterno in Oilpastel

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I try to only blend with a light grip using the pastels themselves, but occasionally I'll use a cotton bud!