It’s much better than my first oil that’s for sure
Since you asked, my only real feedback is that the second (left) index finger could use a little shading touch up to make the first knuckle/segment look nicer/more proportional.
Everything else looks pretty good, great colour, contrasts, clear concept, and the “texture” is awesome.
It certainly looks like you're going in a good direction - it's hard to really comment without knowing what you're aiming for stylistically or in terms of detail (or fluidity) - or how far through it you are, and what you intend to focus on next.
Generally though, it's looking really good.
One thing (for future reference, not in this piece) is that I feel the very coarse canvas texture is spoiling things a bit and taking the focus away from your actual brushwork.
Unless you're deliberately going for that look, for a smaller scale piece (I think you said this is 20cm x 20cm?) you might be better off working on board, or if you're sure about using canvas, doing a few more layers of gesso and sanding first, so you've got a flatter surface to work on.
It's not worth really worrying about surface prep and stuff if you're just learning, testing things and experimenting, but it does look like you're painting at a high enough level to warrant doing it.
14 Comments
Snowman_sir@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 21h
What size canvas is this? 🤔
pranktoy@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 19h
20 x 20 cm ( 7,87 x 7,87 inches)
Tikiporch@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 20h
1125x1500
panda_abyss@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 23h
Love it!
It’s much better than my first oil that’s for sure
Since you asked, my only real feedback is that the second (left) index finger could use a little shading touch up to make the first knuckle/segment look nicer/more proportional.
Everything else looks pretty good, great colour, contrasts, clear concept, and the “texture” is awesome.
isleepinahammock@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 20h
That wing nut isn't painted on, is it??
HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 22h
The little light triangle underneath right hands index finger makes it look like the hands are around a lightbulb and now I can't unsee it.
pranktoy@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 21h
Thats the whole point, there is also going to be light coming from in between the fingers, sort of leaking out 😅
HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 19h
I feel you should incorporate the dark space down there in the middle more then
Coelacanth@feddit.nu · 2 pts · 22h
That's the Hope, he caught it in his hands.
fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 19h
It certainly looks like you're going in a good direction - it's hard to really comment without knowing what you're aiming for stylistically or in terms of detail (or fluidity) - or how far through it you are, and what you intend to focus on next.
Generally though, it's looking really good.
One thing (for future reference, not in this piece) is that I feel the very coarse canvas texture is spoiling things a bit and taking the focus away from your actual brushwork.
Unless you're deliberately going for that look, for a smaller scale piece (I think you said this is 20cm x 20cm?) you might be better off working on board, or if you're sure about using canvas, doing a few more layers of gesso and sanding first, so you've got a flatter surface to work on.
It's not worth really worrying about surface prep and stuff if you're just learning, testing things and experimenting, but it does look like you're painting at a high enough level to warrant doing it.
ChicoSuave@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 23h
Lovely. Reminds me of a lyric: "we're never alone if we can offer help"
mbp@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 20h
Lovely!!! Such a thoughtful concept.
its_kim_love@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 23h
It reminds me of my pawpaw's hands. So blocky and square. There's always a story in people's hands.
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 23h
Or Superman making diamond from coal.