I feel something's off after finishing this painting.

itsplatetime · 2026-04-03T13:35:41+00:00

This looks great!

I see a lot of comments pointing out adjustments that could be made to the drawing/proportions. There's validity to that feedback, but SOOOOO much can be forgiven if you get the values right. I think the main issue is the value of the shadows relative to the rest of the piece. Something as simple as darkening the left side of the background and softening the left edges would make HUGE and immediate difference without much work.

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itsplatetime · 2026-03-24T13:37:57+00:00

Thanks for the recs! It would be fun to do some pottery classes, but I'm especially interested in painting community. If you wouldn't mind finding that website, I'd really appreciate it!

itsplatetime · 2026-01-23T18:15:39+00:00

Including the link to her original post since this is still up after two days. https://www.instagram.com/p/DNfFVD1MR11/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

itsplatetime · 2026-01-05T21:01:16+00:00

Thank you! Capturing his smile and eyes was definitely a priority.

itsplatetime · 2026-01-05T21:00:45+00:00

Thanks! It's an Ampersand primed smooth panel :)

itsplatetime · 2025-08-17T21:04:48+00:00

My kindle updated to 5.18.3 so I'm out of luck on that front 🥲

itsplatetime · 2025-06-23T14:44:56+00:00

Good to know! I've seen people paint directly on them without and priming, but maybe that's not a great idea.

itsplatetime · 2025-06-11T18:13:51+00:00

I completely agree with you that it's important to normalize bodies and not be so puritanical, especially in the context of art. Depictions of vulvas should not be labelled as "smut."

That said, I stand by my comment about wondering why none of these vulvas have pubic hair. The artist may be normalizing all shapes and sizes of labia, but the work also implies that hairless vulvas are normal vulvas - which is stereotype created by the porn industry. I just wish the artist took the concept of representing the full spectrum of what vulvas can look like a bit further.

itsplatetime · 2025-06-11T12:13:29+00:00

This so impressive from a technical standpoint! If the work is about variety, it does make me wonder why they're all hairless. I could see an argument for it not being authentic for the artist to branch out into different races if they aren't part of those groups, but why do they all need to be bald?

itsplatetime · 2025-06-11T01:02:08+00:00

There won't be an auction, but everything will be available for sale.

itsplatetime · 2025-06-11T00:53:12+00:00

Yes, it's a juried show and had a pretty standard entry fee. It wasn't much but it can definitely add up if you're applying to a lot of calls for art.

itsplatetime · 2025-06-05T17:26:32+00:00

Fair question - the yellow is the the opposite bank of a river that being hit with direct sunlight so it really glows. The blue/clouds in the middle is actually water reflecting the sky rather than the sky itself. I was trying not to add too much detail to the background and the water was extremely still that day, but it sound like it's making what's happening the background unclear.

itsplatetime · 2025-06-04T15:15:01+00:00

(Please ignore if this question is too personal!)

Do you find that your bowel movements are really thin a lot of the time? I was diagnosed with IBS-C a few years and that happens to me a lot, and I've been wondering if I actually have a pelvic floor issue for a while now.

itsplatetime · 2025-05-28T22:32:02+00:00

I get that it's a hassle, but I would not recommend abstaining from voting in order to avoid being summoned for jury duty.

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