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Original Creation

Wasting paint

Coldethel 22 Jul 2024

My paintings never come out like I picture them in my head

Oils

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I have felt that way too. What helped was to use a photo or another painting for reference. Just using our imagination can sometimes disappoint us. Take a few photo references, and then make a plan. Lightly sketch out where things might go. Good luck! BTW, this painting is beautiful. I think youโ€™re very talented. Be gentle towards yourself!

There was something about this composition maybe those middle trees or something that pulled me in. This has tone, color, depth, and imagination. Nice work!!!

Super nice ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Great job. I recognized that maybe 1 out of 10 paintings nearly turns out like I planned it. Donโ€™t worry, I think we all feel like this.

Nice job Dee.

Beautiful!

I know exactly how you feel! Every time I branch out to make my own thing I get vexed with the process. Don't give up, and neither will I!

Thanks all for your support, and thanks to stephierae for the tip

Pietro1963 Master of Monsters

Sweeet!Cheers,P

I agree with the commentators: no wasted paint here. I especially like the mid-ground tree highlighting.

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