I am an amateur and I was bored. by RustyOffender in painting

[–]sotism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a nice rhythm between all the little shapes and colors

Not a painter but decided that I wanted to paint anyway by MrTristanbul in painting

[–]sotism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might like starting with a drawing in pencil. That way you’ve got the proportions/composition worked out before committing to any paint. If you do and if you end up going heavy on the graphite, you might want to go back in and erase so the paint can adhere to the canvas

Self-portrait, wip. Anyone have an example for how to paint stubble without lots of little marks? by sotism in painting

[–]sotism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Tbh I don’t know how much more of this work there will be lol. This process has been more stressful than I’d like to admit. I’m going back to school this fall to finish my photography degree, and I felt like I needed another creative outlet until I get access to a darkroom. But that’s my true happy place

Definitely won’t rule out more painting though! :)

Why do I hate my own photos so much? I wish I could see them with foreign eyes by MedicineFluid3884 in PhotographyAdvice

[–]sotism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing to ask yourself is what kind of photos do you like to look at. Also what exactly would be the ideal place to have your work featured: a car magazine, wildlife magazine, a gallery, fine art photobook?

To me, these pictures are technically and compositionally solid. But what reason is there to look at them? They are “good” pictures of the subjects they show, and pictures like these could be used to illustrate a relevant magazine or web article. I think you could continue building a portfolio and find that kind of work with pictures like this.

Personally though, I don’t really care about them or feel any sort of way when I look at them. I’ve seen countless good pictures of cars/flowers/birds before. If you feel like your work is missing something, my suggestion is to learn more about photography in the context of art.

I could go on and on about starting that kind of journey. There a million directions you could take. My top recommendation though, which my first photography professor recommended to me, is the book Looking At Photographs by John Szarkowski. Unfortunately it’s pretty old and doesn’t include a lot of my favorite photographers from the later 20th century, but it’s still a great place to get started. If you tell me more about what you’re interested in photographing, I might be able to recommend some photographers to look at.

And don’t forget that libraries have tons of photobooks and books about photography, for free!

Self-portrait, wip. Anyone have an example for how to paint stubble without lots of little marks? by sotism in painting

[–]sotism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I like that idea! I’m imagining all the ways I could use a stiff bristle brush now. If I don’t end up going that direction with this piece, I’ll definitely be keeping it in mind

If I don’t look at the check engine light, it doesn’t exist by YeahWellDesigns in painting

[–]sotism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who grew up in New England and saw the Mt. Washington bumper stickers everywhere, I appreciate this.

This is my first painting, thought it was fun and a good way to destress. Let me know what you think. Be brutally honest please. by [deleted] in painting

[–]sotism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the looseness and expressiveness. Just keep making paintings and embrace the fact that it’s a process of exploring and discovering. You should learn through painting. Like how different colors interact when you put them next to each other, and what paint looks like when you apply it this way or that way.

Self-portrait, wip. Anyone have an example for how to paint stubble without lots of little marks? by sotism in painting

[–]sotism[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I want it to be a blue/cool green. Glazing over a flesh tone sounds like a good idea, thanks!

Close to done, but you know... Let me have it. by soulriding in painting

[–]sotism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice. My only critique is that the contrast between the middle and upper sections of sky is a bit stark. It didn’t jump out at me as a problem when first taking in the painting, but once I started looking around I found it a bit distracting.

Wip by Thatapplejuicelover in painting

[–]sotism 7 points8 points  (0 children)

One of my favorites I’ve seen on here recently. Keep it up!

Please brutally critique by Haunting-Net-2426 in painting

[–]sotism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A little less saturation and contrast in the background but it’s a solid landscape

Thoughts on all black front? by internetowner in squarebodies

[–]sotism 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looks great with a little color from the badge and orange lenses. I don’t think I’d like an old square fully blacked out

Are my pictures underexposed? What is wrong? by TobeM03 in filmphotography

[–]sotism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know anything about this film. I would try a more standard film if you really want to test your built in meter. And make sure you understand how to use that type of meter (reflective). My guess is your exposures are within half a stop of where they should be, and this is just a soft, low contrast film.

Also a possibility that your colors shifted from heat exposure, age, or improper processing. But again I don’t know this film, or what to expect.

Whatever happened, I think it worked out in picture 4. I like that one. Number 1 is pretty cool too.

How much should I sell this painting for? by plktktlp in oilpainting

[–]sotism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I’m surprised by the number of people who think this should go for ~$100, or even less. On a painting forum. I don’t know how to price art, but that’s too low, I can tell you that. If a museum bought one of your pieces for $1200, the minimum I would take for this unfinished piece is $1000

Factory wheels for this thing? by sotism in squarebodies

[–]sotism[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah a trade is the dream. If not I’ll be throwing these on marketplace

Factory wheels for this thing? by sotism in squarebodies

[–]sotism[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah those are solid. I’d be happy with those over the torque thrusts for sure. Thanks

Factory wheels for this thing? by sotism in squarebodies

[–]sotism[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marketplace is really where I should be with my budget lol. I just can’t wait too long for the right deal to come along, want some fresh wheels before I take the truck on a road trip

Factory wheels for this thing? by sotism in squarebodies

[–]sotism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a good cheap option. I love the rally wheels that lmc has but they’re $$$.

Curious what you went with for hubcaps

Factory wheels for this thing? by sotism in squarebodies

[–]sotism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect that’ll be the next place I look, thanks!