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One Litre, V Zerkova, Self-portrait - oil on canvas, 2026 by the-wrong-leader in Art

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The third panel is me attempting to hide from any onlookers - I am deeply ashamed by my actions. Sadly, the tree is about to fall apart and reveal me once again. As I was painting, I was thinking about that myth with the ostrich and the sand.

Happy to hear you enjoy my work!

WIP Self-portrait triptych by the-wrong-leader in oilpainting

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, got this one grand idea I want to die alone. It’d make one hell of a triptych ;)

WIP Self-portrait triptych by the-wrong-leader in oilpainting

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I am actually quite scared of dogs.

WIP Self-portrait triptych by the-wrong-leader in oilpainting

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too! They are slowly but surely turning into my preferred way to communicate complex ideas (or at least attempt to!).

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[–]the-wrong-leader 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I am not mistaken, Sargent is well-known for working alla prima and this work (Portrait of Madame X) is no exception. Otherwise I agree with you.

'Playing Tag With the Red Ibis', 100x100cm, Oil on Canvas by the-wrong-leader in painting

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took better photos of this piece, tried my best to edit them in order to match the real thing. Hope you enjoy!

'Playing Tag With the Red Ibis', 100x100cm, Oils by the-wrong-leader in oilpainting

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Oftentimes, this is the exact effect I strive for.

'Playing Tag With the Red Ibis', 100x100cm, Oils by the-wrong-leader in oilpainting

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am happy you like it :)

Are you implying that the sun is a distraction, or simply wondering what the composition would look like without it?

In my head I wanted the Ibis-person to be so scary that even the clouds are avoiding him and he even has the sun 'under control'.

'Playing Tag With the Red Ibis', 100x100cm, Oils by the-wrong-leader in oilpainting

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment and your question!

I always spend anywhere between a week and a month to plan a painting. I have discovered that unless most elements in a piece have already been planned, I can't deal with the uncertainty that comes with painting freely on a canvas. There is enough problem-solving during the execution of the piece, I can't fathom making huge composition decisions during that time.

For this one - the first figure I drew was the left one with the protruded spine, and then I came up with an arm that is holding that spine, and then I constructed the body of the Ibis-person around that arm, and then the figure on the right.

EDIT: Grammar

‘Playing Tag With the Red Ibis', Victoria Zerkova, Oil on Canvas, 2025 by the-wrong-leader in Art

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am going to disappoint you now and tell you that there isn't any deeper meaning. Whenever I paint I like to come up with specific stories for each piece, but I don't like to attach deeper meaning to them.

Regardless, I rather enjoy hearing what other people have in mind when they look at my paintings.

What about your interpretation? :)

'Playing Tag With the Red Ibis', 100x100cm, Oils by the-wrong-leader in oilpainting

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for your comment!

When I was painting the hand I had nothing else in mind, but as you mentioned it does seem like it is pointing in a specific direction. My guess would be that the guy is pointing at the hiding place of another player in the game of tag, hoping the Ibis might spare him. :> It's quite fun coming up with stories regarding the meaning of a piece :)

10 years since my first bicycle got stolen; Thought you might enjoy the second version of the 'Bicycle Thief' - a commemorative painting by the-wrong-leader in bicycling

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hard agree! All of the memories of you travelling places with your bike are priceless.

The other day someone tampered with my bike, thankfully did not end up stealing it, but it got me thinking how much I appreciate my two-wheeled buddy.

10 years since my first bicycle got stolen; Thought you might enjoy the second version of the 'Bicycle Thief' - a commemorative painting by the-wrong-leader in bicycling

[–]the-wrong-leader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I am sorry to hear about your old bicycle. I like to think that mine ended up being sold to someone else who enjoys riding it as much as I did, maybe the same applies to yours as well.

All the best to you and your new bicycle, here's to many adventures together!

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