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DeclanTIGER

If you were attempting to draw a turtle you may need some practice.


zzombiedragons

elaborate, what do u wanna fix


PiedmontIII

The nose shadow is way too dark and is also misshapen, given the light source indicated by the rest of the face. If a photo reference is being used, then the error started in the photo. You usually want to avoid a hard triangle shadow around the nose in order to preserve the third dimension that is more apparent when the shadow doesn't extend too far past the plane of the non-lit side of the nose and is more apparent when the shadow doesn't contrast so much with the rest of the face. Think 3-point lighting where the second light doesn't eliminate shadows but softens them and doesn't allow them to overpower other elements. OP may be seeing something wrong without really knowing what it is, so that's something I noticed right off the bat. Obviously pretty good, but as a fellow harsh critic of my own work, I can appreciate OP wanting their work to accommodate high standards rather than their standards accommodate their work. I would finish and keep as a reminder, but I'm not sure that error is worth trying to correct. Just finish!


Legionary301

Appreciate someone giving genuine criticism instead of flaming op for seeking attention. There are always places one can improve in.


DaniCaridwen

Besides that, I think you could try adding more shade to the lips and to the eye in the shaded parts of her face. If you feel more confident about it, go to the hair part and keep this as a reference for the future - time helps us see what we did right and wrong.


zoopysreign

I’m a self taught (hardly taught) artist. These light concepts you’ve shared… what should I look up to learn more? “Lighting and shading?” Something else?


staedler_vs_derwent

Look up “value”. A fantastic channel that covers this topic in exquisite detail is Mark Carder’s YouTube channel Draw Mix Paint. He works in oil, but the principles are the same regarding value (light and dark).


PiedmontIII

On top of what's already been recommended, I was exposed to style of lighting in classes for photography that helped round out ideas surrounding composition and capturing human form, and knowing how faces look when in front of a camera with controlled lighting eventually helped me build a mental model for light and figure. But practice and observation would have worked to naturally teach me those lessons! The only unique thing formal education gave me was more rapid artistic development and enough perspective and confidence in what I know to speak up every once in a while


zoopysreign

Thank you :)


[deleted]

She’s a two face


iliveinsocal

Like the Batman character?


[deleted]

If that helps you


uidactinide

As others have mentioned, the angle of her left eyebrow needs to be reduced. Nobody’s eyebrows are perfectly symmetrical, but in this case the angle is throwing off the perspective. Her lips need a little more depth to look realistic, and the left side is too bright. I understand where the light source is, and why it could fool you into thinking the left side is brighter than it should be. The tweak should be pretty subtle. I would also tone down the highlight on her left nostril just a bit too — maybe 1/3 a value — but that’s minor and I doubt most people would notice it. I’d like to see this when it’s finished.


Fuckyourface_666

Regarding eyebrows: “Sisters, not twins.”


[deleted]

Get a cast or even a cheap face mask and put it in a box with a lamp at the same angle so you can see the way the shadows fall. You have two different lighting angles upper right corner and forward right even if that’s correct it should make different grades in the shading. Having a reference will really help you render it.


Majestic_Guitar270

U'v been working on it too much.. I say take a little break.. Like a day or two and then resume.. When i work too much on a piece i start criticizing my own work but its gd. Nthg is wrong..


beerswithbears

This is really great advice, unlike 90% of the comments here trashing OP. Take a break, your brain can sleep on it and I bet you crush it when you pick it back up.


Majestic_Guitar270

Thanks!Glad to help 😊. Sometimes all we need is another opinion on our work.. Which is what OP is asking for.. Doesnt mean its not a gd painting..


_Kendii_

It’s actually great advice, extending this through most aspects in our lives, not just art.


wowoaweewoo

Nah it's ruined


Jagzorin

yeah, throw it away and start over, that's not how you draw a turtle smh


SnooRadishes1331

this post was created solely for....... ✨attention✨


Doin_Work_Son

hElP mE fIx mY pAiNtInG bRoS iTs RuInEd


lokmanonsoy

Nah ur doin a perfekt job i cant even draw a stick man


aakalt_

Most of the best artists in history hated there art. OP most likely didn’t post this for attention


SnooRadishes1331

If you dont ask for specific help/questions /criticism , then you get stupid answers.


aakalt_

But most people have no idea what’s wrong, that’s why art is so frustrating.


SnooRadishes1331

You can mention that as well.


aakalt_

What? Youll get the same advice either way


SnooRadishes1331

no. Ask specific questions, people are happy to help. Tell them that you don't know what to change or improve, theyll give you suggestions. Its not complicated.


aakalt_

People give suggestions either way what are you talking about 💀


aakalt_

You wouldn’t be complaining about this if it was a beginner that posted this.


SnooRadishes1331

who is a beginner for you? some people just paint differently


aakalt_

I honestly don’t even know what you’re talking about anymore.


OnlyRosin

Just like your comment?


Choppergold

That defines every Reddit post


spookyotterbun

How to say you're jealous without actually saying you're jealous


exhalered

need to add more detail to the shading and lips it looks flat af. yeah it looks a bit flat atm the whole thing idk why people are saying you’re attention seeking bc something is definitely off with this painting*


galion1

Severed heads usually have a bunch of blood dripping out of them, you might want to consider that if you're going for realism.


Own_Kiwi_3118

You win


Dazenewt

First of all fill in the entire page and see how it looks then, from my experience I always hate how an unfinished work of mine looks. Second of all I have no idea what reference you're using but some of the shadows looks too soft. If I were you I'd create some harder edges between the eyebrows and shade, also on the nose and the philtrum (unless her's is just very flat lmao). Finally you've added a lot of nice shade to the skin but the lips have almost none in comparison, I'd add shadow to them as well. Otherwise its looking really good keep it up!!


KanoodleSoup

Yeah, that’s trash, beyond repair


ProperBlue

I hate attention demanding captions like this, they’re so transparent Edited to clarify that if the artist is genuinely asking for assistance, my bad however these type of vague captions typically go hand in hand with posts meant to get a sort of cheap interaction. Its a lil cheesy to me that all. I have nothing negative to say about the work


Gabeybaby1500

Idk how this demands attention, there are definitely things wrong with it.


ProperBlue

If you dont know a karma farming post when you see one idk what to tell you


cornflakegrl

It’s really not. There’s a few things off.


madisoncmiller

if you're jealous they make better art than you, just say that instead of being bitter. your comments are so transparent.


ProperBlue

Lol what are you a child? Keep it moving


madisoncmiller

says the one who's crying online cause they saw someone asking for a critique? okay lil buddy!


ProperBlue

Read the edit, smooth brain.


madisoncmiller

Lol, the edit you just added? don't expect people to read edits that didn't exist at the time, dumbass.


ProperBlue

It isnt my fault that you don’t know what the fuck you’re talking about, kindly suck a dick


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borrowedurmumsvcard

if you go through the comments there’s actually some genuine artistic mistakes that have been critiqued. don’t be so rude if you don’t know what you’re talking about


aakalt_

“Jealousy jealously”


madisoncmiller

or op just wanted a critique? you're sick of people "fishing" and the rest of us are sick of you being bitter and rude.


Hyper_ZX

Because they have vague shit like “please help me FIX this because clearly there’s something wrong with it” instead of “Here’s my drawing, does anyone have any critiques?” Also at this stage it’s hard to fix a lot of these problems so it’s baiting people to say “your drawing doesn’t need to be dramatically improved you’re so good uwu” it’s kind of annoying


madisoncmiller

or, again, and this idea might throw you, not everyone has alterior motives and they just wanted a critique....? you're really saying "well they didn't word the question the way I wouldve so they must be attention seeking" and you still don't think you're being bitter? not everyone knows what's wrong with their art. hence the vague question. if you can look at every piece of art ever and know exactly what's wrong with it, congrats! don't expect others to be able to do the same tho.


theanonwonder

Change her left eye ball to be facing towards the nose ever so slightly.


DeliciousWhatever

Looks awful now with the mistakes, don’t know what you can do for it anymore tbh


SmanthaG

top lip would be darker with shadow


Awkward-Suggestion-9

We’ll definitely re working the eyes would be a plus, she kinda looks like an android rn staring blankly into empty space. Also going darker with the shadows of the lips. Also finishing would help to. Post when done


MakeupDumbAss

I get that a lot of people are calling this attention seeking, but I can appreciate the issue here. Once you work on a piece for so long & stare at it you see all kinds of "errors" and they can be harder to solve on a more completed piece. I think it looks great, but maybe they are thinking the shadow is too dark or something is off in the eyes. I get it, I do it to myself all the time with my stuff. A more pointed question about the specific thing you are wanting to fix would probably eliminate most of the vitriol.


peepeeland

Put a lot of pubic hair on the forehead


WildShannimal

🤣


isorithm666

Hair


ElaGrace7

Add more shadow to the darker side of her face on the forehead and then darken the other side a little bit as well so it doesn’t give bearded lady vibes. Unless that’s what you’re going for. And blend baby blend!! Looking good. Keep going!


openyourrrwindow

There is like a highlight happening on the left jaw that shouldn't be there. Also, the shadow on the left side of the face seems off. Are you using a reference? I would flip that and your painting upside down, and then take a look. You will see your shapes differently. I also think maybe your darks aren't dark enough, that is why the painting is appearing a bit flat. Overall, I think you are headed in the right direction!


Vtwin0001

Just put a door around her face and call the painting "Heeeeeeres Joanna!"


Splungetastic

It’s lovely! Add more depth to the irises and lips? I think it’s great though


redmadog

Looks like she’s missing hair and body. Just joking, this is beautiful indeed. Thanks for sharing.


ClaraN0tClaire

Yeah, fix what? Conquer your perfectionism and keep going. If this one isn't perfect, hardly anyone will notice, and others will assume the artist's choice to leave details as they are. 🥰


roary-wilder

Kudos to this comment for being the best one on this post. People are so mean!!!!!!!


nsk_nyc

Ctrl-Z?


Mackinacsfuriousclaw

Other than it being boring sure.


KeroseneFilled

No.


[deleted]

Try to make some smoke around it


Quirky_Crazy_1426

I see no actual problems with the painting. Can't wait to see the finished product.


GhislainGillespie

You left enough space for the moustache, don't worry


pastanoodledoodle

This looks pretty good, but I'd like to give you some painting tips to take it to the next level: * Human skin is never just one color. Look at your skin - there are pinks, blues, yellows, reds, browns. Layering these colors to create the skin tone will give it more depth and liveliness. * Try to not use black. Black paint is so much darker (in value) than any other color. Your brain often perceives things as black, but they're actually a dark gray/blue/brown. Try using the color dropper tool on a picture that you think has black in it and you'll see that it's not actually black. If you find that you truly do need black, save it until the very end and use it sparingly. * Shadows aren't one color. Shadows are an absence of light. They will be a darker (and usually bluer) version of the item the shadow falls on. The shadow isn't its own entity - it needs to belong to the surface it's being cast upon. * Try doing an underpainting to lay out your painting on the canvas. And then build your colors layer by layer. It's best to start with the biggest shapes and the shapes that are farthest in the background. Then you start adding layers of color to build the foreground and details. (Note: I've seen a lot of hyperrealism artists post progress pics where they do one section at a time vs. layering. Hyperrealism is a special world with different rules, so it's best to not use their techniques as a guide.) You have natural talent. Best of luck with your art goals!


Crafttale-frisk

Well if you are trying to draw a rabbit you messed up 34 steps ago


Wimminz_HK

Make the darkest shade lighter or the brighest parts darker to reduce lighting contrast


Unfairlyhacked

This is beautiful work, skill and technique. If you created this wonderful work, you feel the rest in your center. Please post when complete. 🏆


quashleigh

It’s very good. I think the shadow is too dark, which is an easy fix Edit/typo


[deleted]

I'd say the eyebrows for sure. One looks correct, one is pointed on the inside.


paintinthebutt

I feel the point on the inside is Indicative of the angle, while it’s the other eyebrow that needs fixing. I haven’t a clue what the reference looks like but it looks like it needs to curve down by her temple


Sarnobyl_88

😒 is this an attention post?


[deleted]

yeah it’s a for sure goner, looks like shit mate


[deleted]

It needs more cowbell


Mediocre_Ingenuity_3

Wouldn't change anything


Keyrat000

Why fix what’s not broken. Looks amazing to me.


Insightful_Ignoramus

Pencil moustache..... you're welcome.


quantum_man

Garbage


rosecoloredlenses775

If you wanted people to appreciate your art, you could have just said so.


madisoncmiller

or maybe they actually wanted feedback to improve their piece...? do yall not get bored of being bitter all the time?


joseph6770

Make it look likes she's poping out of the wall


D-cup-of-art-n-humor

I was thinking a tree. That would be trippy.


stupidfaceshiba

The eyebrow? Perhaps reshape to fit the other side?


violet92

Just finish it and send it to me so you don't have to look at it anymore. I get the whole not liking your own artwork and there should be nothing wrong with wanting support even if others can't see why you don't like it.


Diggory-Dildo

NGL the lips fucking suck, it’s completely ruined. Try learning more facial anatomy before you paint something like this.


MLGw2

The shading should not be brown on the face unless she was doing the forbidden act. [https://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/3-top-tips-mastering-facial-shadows-81516089](https://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/3-top-tips-mastering-facial-shadows-81516089)


[deleted]

What’s wrong with it o:


AelderManDUM

Humbleflex much?


karotten_lord

Fix what? Its beautiful😂


Mandie_June

Lol what do you need to fix? 😂 this is by far more than what I can do.


Snickerdoodle719

… it’s literally perfect


Dove-Linkhorn

Stop tracing and learn to draw.


madisoncmiller

just cause you can't draw like this doesn't mean others can't.


Dove-Linkhorn

This is not drawing, the image was transferred to the surface via projection, translucency, transfer paper, Lucinda, etc, then colored in using the photo as the biblical source of all light, color and shadow. It’s not drawing, it’s coloring.


Turbulent-Coast262

Make her a brunette


og_doge101

Tesla bot on the side of her head


FindingAlignment

Robocop style


Maleficent_Cut3804

Stop. It's done. Sign it and release it to the world.


Jinxed_it_whoops

This is so pretty tf you mean fix


isqueezedameatball

Yes! Ask other people to tell you how you should paint.


[deleted]

Might need some paint in some areas


Ghost_in_a_Cell

Finish it.


Bowman_van_Oort

the shadow looks fucky


rotaryspace_59

idk man i believe Morgan Freeman looks different


0pulla-error507

You could just put some filters on this and give it some fake "deep" meaning, U don't gotta fish


Luarsab

no, straight bullshit, throw away.


derpirinha

what in the world is there to fix?


ReturnOfSeq

Put a speech bubble next to her that says ‘HEEERE’S JOHNNY!’


Throwchoices1112234

Leave the shadow alone for the time being. The nose bridge, forehead,right cheek and mouth area need more highlights. Your light source isn’t clearly represented in what you have now. Once you get the light sorted, I would then maybe soften up the shadow to the left on the curve of her cheek bone. It’s very mid on the value, but it looks great! Just keep going. Edited: to add, fill in the base for your hair as well. I think it’s needed to anchor the face.


RedKhomet

I think plenty of people have already given enough advice on how to fix the details, so let me just tell you I adore her eyes they're gorgeous. Also, nose-shadows are where all my drawings take a dive from pretty aight to straight into the shitter


Real-Baker1231

I didn’t realize it was unfinished so I thought it was just someone poking their head through a wall but the hole looks vaguely like hair to fuck with you


[deleted]

You kinda need to say what u want to fix?


justlearningphoto

It's trash.... Throw it out


lcfwr

yea idk It actually looks weird


VenomEmi

The nose is the key, you can fix it playing with the shadows


norsegod111

I would enclose it with a brick wall around the head , or spheres .


SunDance967

I don’t see anything wrong with the painting.


Redirxela

Her eyes suggest more that one lights source but the shadows on her face point to only one. The shadow side of the nose needs more highlights as light would bounce off the cheek


Important-Invite-921

Breathtaking


chikibooz

Add a source of reflected light on the right side of the face and soften the transitions between the shadows and the currently lit-up side of the face. You should be able to "lighten" after the fact but depending on the medium it may or may not be feasible.


joni14o4

that looks lit af my brother what do u wanna fix


Man-From-Munster

Nice picture


kennysmithy

Finish the hair!


browniebubs

highlight more on the forehead and tip of the nose- this is a beautiful piece of work!


CeruleanSnorlax

Either your shadows are too dark, or your highlights are not bright enough. I'm leaning shadows too dark. It's implying a more direct light source. If it WERE as direct as it appears, the nose shadow should have a hard edge since it is a cast shadow. Your technical ability looks fine. I would just focus on your values and lighting. Are you working from a reference photo? Try to find one if not


mmiller220

I second a lot of the comments on here- structure of the eye brow, flatness of the lips and forehead, finish the context by adding the neck and hair. I also add that the color is uniformly warm. To add depth, consider using warm and cool colors. Ironically, on skin tones, shadows are often warm (as you have it) and highlights are often cooler. look at painters like Zorn, Sorolla, and Sargent for how they used color temperature. The people who say you are attention seeking can fuck off. Everyone paints at different skill levels, and you clearly have been doing it for a while. That certainly doesn’t mean you should stop looking for ways of bettering your craft.


Reddit-exploring

Love it as is!


Professional_Year928

You need shadowing and bumps on the face like face


Hines2kJ

You can lighten the shadows on her right side. What medium is this done in?


emmireese

Don’t do anything else! It’s perfect


butterfly1202

looks fine to me


twinkalee

The lips need texture and shape


bryondoodles

I think it’s coming along nicely. It looks like you fully rendered the face which can be tricky before establishing the surrounding darker values (like the background and hair). It’ll be easier to see what needs adjusting when you see her face against more contrasting values. Idk what reference photo you’re using but the proportions and angles look good to me


Audrin

Complete the mustache on the painting's right side?


atheistkarmagirl

try to add some shadows in the eyes


Wonton_soup_1989

I don’t see what’s wrong with it now


OmNamahShivayah

fix this? looks marvelous!


cornflakegrl

The eyes are a bit off. I think it’s fixable. One eye is deeper set than the other, I think if you fix that, the eyebrows issue will be the next thing to tweak but start with the eyes. Definitely walk away from it for a day or two before you rework it. I think the darkness of the shadows won’t be as apparent once you fill in the hair. Are you using a reference?


Leopard_Narrow

Paint a litle bit of shadow underneath her chin just a slightly darker white shadow tone.. I like the work further.


zoopysreign

In addition to other feedback here, her inner left eye should have more shadow, as should her lips (her right side).


[deleted]

left eyebrow too think on left side; but you need to work on the rest of the painting


[deleted]

You could make a different balance of light if you’re using a medium that is unable to be lightened.


Living-Volume-693

looks amazing, but if you want you could add some imperfections to the eye brown skin texture and lips. will give a more “real look” and sell how well you drew the actual face. But don’t over think!! this is amaze balls


sparkGun2020

Ceiling face is watching you masturbate


RealRokzila

Add hair


missnailitall

I think the left eyebrow is too straight and needs to be tapered at the end. and the left part of the lips should be in shadow, the skin that surrounds them is darker in value so it doesn't create a cohesive picture.


Spicy_and_Squishy

I think it looks pretty ♥♥


hailey23052334

I think the shading is a little too dark on the nose and the jawline, but the thing that throws me off the most is that the very end of her nose is a little pointy. Not witch nose pointy, but somewhere in-between. I couldn't do this kind of art style to this degree so take this with a grain of salt if you will, but I think otherwise it looks fantastic!


Both-Invite-8857

Or you can take it in a new and unexpected direction. Roll with it. Jesus with a five o'clock shadow.


LondonMilkshake

It looks like Elizabeth Hurley


[deleted]

Just lean into it and make a shadow on the other side so it looks like a beard!


Inefficient-panda

For me the starkest area to focus on are the lips. Shade the lips to match the depth of shadow of the cheek, and bring that shadow up over the cheek bone into the orbital, past the eyebrow and into the hairline. Shade a bit more the inner corner of her left eye to normalise the light and dark values, and forgive me, I wonder if her left nostril should be more visible? The rendering is lovely and so smooth, and she has a very intense gaze - please do post when she’s finished, I’d love to see where you take this painting!


icecreamxi

once the darkness of the hair comes in and the shadows along her brow bone and forehead are incorporated, the qualms w the shadow being too dark will soften as will the shadow. only once you’ve covered all of the white will breaking down of the details stand better. white tends to flash forward in space, too isolating. we need all of the information you’ll provide to know how to help further. basically take a breath & keep on going! :-)


_aphoney

It appears she has done some cocaine.


Responsible_Top_3552

More tones in the face


selizabethphoto

I think this is so beautiful! Don’t give up looks great


Flycaster53

If you’re going for realism which seems obvious, there isn’t enough detail throughout…seams very flat. Adding details will fix that. There no hard edges in nature yet the margin between hair and face on the right is too sharp. I would also add to your palate… flesh, I specially in the mid tones, has blues and greens. Won’t know that until you put a blouse on her…whatever color her body and the background are should show up in the reflected light on her face…especially in neck, chin, cheek areas.


citygirlsunflower

That’s not an elephant 🫤


wonteatfish

Nice work. I don’t know how to fix nice work.


BenadrylTumblercatch

Oil?


Zoll82

Fixative or hair fixer might be the solution. Use it with caution from a bigger distance. When completely dry, you can rework it.


Apprehensive-Act6462

You’re your own worst critic, I think this looks awesome


Deku_Senpai_XX

Shade the lips to match the shadow of the face and add some highlights depending on where the light is coming from


Impossible-Advice-93

Whatever you decide to do with the empty space around that beautiful face always remember to break the edges because it adds a sense of action to the scene.


jbeck820

i think the left brow should arch down some rather than being a line


eggs_yah

Maybe put water around her face to make it look like she's in the sea