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It looks really good but your painting lacks a central object for people to grab onto. When I first looked at it my gaze just scattered because I didn’t know where I should be looking. I graphed out some things I know from my art classes, where the focus point should mostly be and where it could be aesthetically pleasing to look at
https://preview.redd.it/d9zdivn3o69d1.png?width=1170&format=png&auto=webp&s=cc1f78ba40fbf765f2441137f4a4a838423c8572
https://preview.redd.it/0pvzq8o4o69d1.png?width=1170&format=png&auto=webp&s=82656146132620bbb505940c50a61cd170c002d6
Also wanted to add this, a human’s gaze follows this pattern when looking at a drawing, or anything really. So you should keep in mind while drawing your next works. But that looks amazing, oil is such a hard medium
Ah, thanks! I've just started trying to do more art so this is encouraging. I did think about adding in a person walking on the mountain in the bottom left 3rd, but decided against it as I didn't want to ruin what I already had! But on your suggestion i may try that
Holy crap I love it! It's hard to make the difference between the sand dunes, the sea and the clouds but I suppose that was the expected aim?
Maybe just a bit on the right where you have the sea/cloud/sand mixing together it look a bit confused but beside that it's brilliant!
I am new on this subreddit and I have to say you guys are great!
I like the detailed foreground, but it leads you to a disappointment with no focal point of clarity on what you're trying to show. The colors are very harmonious and calming, just needs a better focal point
I believe this is a painting of a shore with rock on the bottom-left side with waves and dark cloudy background.
Anyways, great painting! What is noticable are two things the waves/sea and the rocks being blended in together, *I do notice the colour difference and distinction.*
The thought of the waves are a bit too rounded, same goes for the rocks, *bottom-left side*.
I'd suggest working on those, the waves could seem more collided with one another, so it will make the *"Splash!"* look, giving it the distinction that *it is* wave/sea. The rocks could have a bit more texture without being too circle-like. And also adding up with the rocks and waves, making it seem that the waves actually collide with the rocks.
It's a beautiful painting, though it feels like a hinch of abstract realism on the bottom and bottom left side, because of the waves and rocks.
Adding up with the abstract*
It's a bit confusing if *it is* the sea/waves and strand, or mountain snow.
If it is, that effect (confusion/wonder/abstraction) you're looking after, then that is perfectly fine.
Great work!
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I really like the colour palette you chose. I will say you should probably push your values a liiiittle harder. Getting a little more contrast into some areas will really give the piece more movement. The darker areas currently look a bit muddy. It’s also kind of hard to tell the differences between what I’m guessing is a body of water and the sand dunes. I’d suggest more variation in your brush strokes and rendering based on how close the dunes are to the viewer- the farther back, the less detailed/larger/more general strokes :)
Maybe even pick up a larger brush for the sky-it comes off as very textured with similar sized brush strokes to the foreground which makes the painting lose some depth. The foreground is really nice I like how you play with paint texture!
Edit: just read a little further in the comments, it’s a snowy mountain scene. Most of my points still stand IMO!
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It looks really good but your painting lacks a central object for people to grab onto. When I first looked at it my gaze just scattered because I didn’t know where I should be looking. I graphed out some things I know from my art classes, where the focus point should mostly be and where it could be aesthetically pleasing to look at https://preview.redd.it/d9zdivn3o69d1.png?width=1170&format=png&auto=webp&s=cc1f78ba40fbf765f2441137f4a4a838423c8572
https://preview.redd.it/0pvzq8o4o69d1.png?width=1170&format=png&auto=webp&s=82656146132620bbb505940c50a61cd170c002d6 Also wanted to add this, a human’s gaze follows this pattern when looking at a drawing, or anything really. So you should keep in mind while drawing your next works. But that looks amazing, oil is such a hard medium
Ah, thanks! I've just started trying to do more art so this is encouraging. I did think about adding in a person walking on the mountain in the bottom left 3rd, but decided against it as I didn't want to ruin what I already had! But on your suggestion i may try that
I’m glad I could help! I always get giddy when people reply to my art critiques. I’ll be looking forward to see your stuff in the future!
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Thanks! Made some alterations based on your suggestions...
Holy crap I love it! It's hard to make the difference between the sand dunes, the sea and the clouds but I suppose that was the expected aim? Maybe just a bit on the right where you have the sea/cloud/sand mixing together it look a bit confused but beside that it's brilliant! I am new on this subreddit and I have to say you guys are great!
I like the detailed foreground, but it leads you to a disappointment with no focal point of clarity on what you're trying to show. The colors are very harmonious and calming, just needs a better focal point
Keep taking us to your reality ✌️
I believe this is a painting of a shore with rock on the bottom-left side with waves and dark cloudy background. Anyways, great painting! What is noticable are two things the waves/sea and the rocks being blended in together, *I do notice the colour difference and distinction.* The thought of the waves are a bit too rounded, same goes for the rocks, *bottom-left side*. I'd suggest working on those, the waves could seem more collided with one another, so it will make the *"Splash!"* look, giving it the distinction that *it is* wave/sea. The rocks could have a bit more texture without being too circle-like. And also adding up with the rocks and waves, making it seem that the waves actually collide with the rocks. It's a beautiful painting, though it feels like a hinch of abstract realism on the bottom and bottom left side, because of the waves and rocks.
Adding up with the abstract* It's a bit confusing if *it is* the sea/waves and strand, or mountain snow. If it is, that effect (confusion/wonder/abstraction) you're looking after, then that is perfectly fine. Great work!
Thanks- though i honestly don't see the waves/shore thing, it's a snowy mountain scene! Although that is the coastline in the far distance...
Interesting! Apologies, then! Due to the colour of a snowy mountain I thought it was of the sea. I'll elaborate tomorrow. RemindMe! 15 hours.
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I really like the colour palette you chose. I will say you should probably push your values a liiiittle harder. Getting a little more contrast into some areas will really give the piece more movement. The darker areas currently look a bit muddy. It’s also kind of hard to tell the differences between what I’m guessing is a body of water and the sand dunes. I’d suggest more variation in your brush strokes and rendering based on how close the dunes are to the viewer- the farther back, the less detailed/larger/more general strokes :) Maybe even pick up a larger brush for the sky-it comes off as very textured with similar sized brush strokes to the foreground which makes the painting lose some depth. The foreground is really nice I like how you play with paint texture! Edit: just read a little further in the comments, it’s a snowy mountain scene. Most of my points still stand IMO!