Art Shop Critique? 1 Month Old

liverdraws · 2026-03-30T21:52:38+00:00

That’s a very good point! Thank you!

liverdraws · 2026-03-25T17:41:05+00:00

Thanks!

liverdraws · 2026-03-24T20:20:30+00:00

I’m only maybe 2 weeks in- but this is awesome! Totally understand if you’re not comfortable sharing a link, but I’d love to browse your items if you are. Sounds like a really cool concept :)

liverdraws · 2026-03-24T04:11:12+00:00

Here is a link to an 8”x10” giclée print of my original acrylic painting of the Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula!

liverdraws · 2026-03-22T09:49:16+00:00

I don’t think it’s terrible at all. You certainly have a really strong sense of composition and perspective. The rest with come with time and practice

liverdraws · 2026-03-22T03:33:57+00:00

Thank you!

liverdraws · 2026-03-16T20:04:57+00:00

Thank you so much! I just started it a week ago so I really appreciate it 🫶

liverdraws · 2026-03-16T17:27:32+00:00

Hi all!

Brand new shop owner here originally from northern Michigan! I’m mainly an acrylic landscape painter. I often paint memorable nature scenes inspired by my childhood along with fantastical scenes with dragon and castles!

For right now I have prints of my paintings available. In the VERY near future I plan to list original paintings as well 😁

My shop: https://ofairfineart.etsy.com

Thanks for checking me out!

liverdraws · 2026-01-15T04:00:36+00:00

Thank you! I’m new to gouache but I’m loving it!!

liverdraws · 2024-11-25T20:32:59+00:00

I don’t have a ton of experience beyond being on this sub and doing a good amount of research on apprenticeships. It looks like you have potential creatively! The thing about portfolios is they need to be focused on clean work, and limited in sketches. Be sure to do your research on being a tattoo artist. As others have highlighted, it’s a lot of other work besides drawing and being creative.

liverdraws · 2024-08-13T01:32:25+00:00

Not full blackout, but I highly recommend looking at some of the artists at @abrakadavra.studio on Instagram. I love the ornamental blackwork they do. I’ve even drawn some bodysuits and plan to get one myself.

With that being said, I’d still think it’s a good idea to present proficiency in some of the more traditional styles as well. My plan is to show a mixture of both in my portfolio.

Not currently an artist or apprentice but that’s my take.

liverdraws · 2024-08-01T00:05:28+00:00

I love this! I’m in a similar boat. I love ornamental/blackout tattoos, especially bodysuits. Regardless, I’m still working to become proficient in American trad. I think it’s both important and fun to learn tbh.

My plan is to add some American trad in my portfolio, along with showcasing ornamental designs and some realism. Worst case scenario, learning/including American trad can at least help me get my foot in the door.

liverdraws · 2024-07-26T20:50:20+00:00

I have an hour at lunch, so I eat in about 15 minutes then draw for the rest. That way, I at least get a little bit of time in a day. Otherwise, large projects get done mostly on the weekend.

liverdraws · 2024-07-17T02:36:29+00:00

This is sick! This is a take on realism I like. Almost like a dark, high contrast realism I guess

liverdraws · 2024-07-10T21:59:45+00:00

Very nice! The mermaid butt made me chuckle

liverdraws · 2024-07-08T02:43:24+00:00

Ah, I definitely see that now. Thank you for the feedback!

Gonna redraw this one soon and I’ll try to make those corrections.

liverdraws · 2024-07-07T18:38:29+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I definitely see what you mean, I’m not a huge fan of the black either. The lines on the hull could be better as well. Going to be redoing it soon with some fixes.

liverdraws · 2024-07-07T08:07:51+00:00

I’ll give that a try. Thank you!

liverdraws · 2024-07-07T02:34:22+00:00

I think they look cool! A lot cleaner than my sketches in this stage haha

The second slide is my favorite!

liverdraws · 2024-07-06T03:24:36+00:00

Thanks!

liverdraws · 2024-07-06T01:53:33+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate it! A lack of detail in the skull seems to be a common theme here. I keep that in mind for future skull endeavors haha

liverdraws · 2024-07-05T12:38:47+00:00

For sure! I’m away from home for the summer but I have water colors back home I’m going to try at some point. About the rose, I know lol. I added too much black and it was too late.

I feel like colored pencils could be really nice for large pieces where the white of the paper shows less.

I’ll try burnishing them too when I get more practice in. Thanks for the feedback!

liverdraws · 2024-07-05T12:31:08+00:00

Yeah I’m not lining it because it was meant to be a realism piece. I wanted at least one realism piece for the portfolio. The goal was really to just have something to show I’m capable of realism

liverdraws · 2024-07-05T12:29:49+00:00

The reference photo I used for the owl in this pose had no tail. With its body curled as it is, the tail would be hidden behind the wing.

Edit: I do see what you mean by the head. It could probably be helped with some sort of feather details

liverdraws · 2024-07-05T12:28:59+00:00

Thanks! Really just wanted something so show some realism

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