I appreciate it! This was a really fun one - I always hope the portraits I enjoy resonate with other folks too, but you really never know how that side of it goes
Many thanks for the kind words! I definitely enjoyed this one, it was one of those that just felt good in the moment. If only they could all flow in such a natural-feeling way!
I have been painting for about a year, and I am taking it pretty seriously. I really want to see how good I can get. So I am always taking on pieces that are beyond my ability. I don't have enough time to paint to get comfortable with anything. There are just too many complicated projects I want to try.
I will caveat my reply by saying that you and I likely have very similar experience painting, as my time in the oil painting hobby is right around a year and a half. So, I'm not really qualified to give you any advice. That being said, I do think your conflict between attempting challenging pieces and not having time to settle into a comfort zone will probably resolve over time. I feel like even in a year's time I've seen noticeable improvement, and in years prior to painting, I could see similar improvement in pencil sketching over similar time frames. My point is that I hope - and believe - that if you keep after it, you'll fit yourself into what you're trying to do naturally. Anyhow, I appreciate the comment and you checking out this video. Happy painting to you!
You know, I actually think there's something to that approach that can pull out some of your best work. I believe my best work comes out when I'm not thinking too hard about it - just painting, reacting, and operating from how I feel rather than trying to overanalyze. I believe going after something as fast as you can forces you into that instinctive mode, and doesn't leave any time to over think it. Just my opinion of course, but I like that approach! Thanks for checking it out and for sharing that approach - that actually sounds like an interesting topic for another video!
great work again! 👏
I appreciate it! This was a really fun one - I always hope the portraits I enjoy resonate with other folks too, but you really never know how that side of it goes
What a lovely portrait of a girl! A wonderful work of art! Your piece of art reflects your amazing soul as a talented artist! Magical Beauty!
Many thanks for the kind words! I definitely enjoyed this one, it was one of those that just felt good in the moment. If only they could all flow in such a natural-feeling way!
I have been painting for about a year, and I am taking it pretty seriously. I really want to see how good I can get. So I am always taking on pieces that are beyond my ability. I don't have enough time to paint to get comfortable with anything. There are just too many complicated projects I want to try.
I will caveat my reply by saying that you and I likely have very similar experience painting, as my time in the oil painting hobby is right around a year and a half. So, I'm not really qualified to give you any advice. That being said, I do think your conflict between attempting challenging pieces and not having time to settle into a comfort zone will probably resolve over time. I feel like even in a year's time I've seen noticeable improvement, and in years prior to painting, I could see similar improvement in pencil sketching over similar time frames. My point is that I hope - and believe - that if you keep after it, you'll fit yourself into what you're trying to do naturally.
Anyhow, I appreciate the comment and you checking out this video. Happy painting to you!
Beautiful portrait.
For me it's scribbling just get a pen and page and draw as fast as i can. At times it turns out good.
You know, I actually think there's something to that approach that can pull out some of your best work. I believe my best work comes out when I'm not thinking too hard about it - just painting, reacting, and operating from how I feel rather than trying to overanalyze. I believe going after something as fast as you can forces you into that instinctive mode, and doesn't leave any time to over think it. Just my opinion of course, but I like that approach!
Thanks for checking it out and for sharing that approach - that actually sounds like an interesting topic for another video!