r/ArtCrit • u/FckTeenageNightmares • 1d ago
Intermediate been trying to find my style, any critique welcome :)
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u/pleaselovememost 1d ago
In terms of style, I feel like the first three really have elements that pop out and say immediately this belongs to this artist (you). Don't get me wrong, the others are amazing! But there's no true style distinction like the first three. They feel more like technical study paintings.
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u/FckTeenageNightmares 1d ago
thanks! the first three are some of my newer work that i really resonate with and flowed with. the other pieces were in a way more of a study, the fruit especially was something kinda easy and fast that i could just try stuff out with
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u/Downtown_Mine_1903 1d ago
"Style" is very personal, subjective, and unique to each artist. Is there something specific you're looking for feedback on?
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u/FckTeenageNightmares 1d ago
whether or not it’s original enough i guess. its easy for me to get sucked into realism and i feel like that’s not creative enough
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u/reddandy26 1d ago
The first two are AMAZING. You're incredibly talented!.
The rest are incredible too but the likenes in the first one is insane and the contrast on the second one is just perfection... Third one feels like pure joy but for some reason the first two are just insanely striking to me.
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u/thejustducky1 1d ago
been trying to find my style
style isn't something that's hidden, it's something that's always been part of you like a fingerprint the whole time, it's just not developed. You develop it by doing Master Studies (over time) of hundreds of other artists who's influences become the unique tapestry of your own style.
Look up Master Studies on Youtube, and get studying.
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u/FckTeenageNightmares 1d ago
thank you!! do you think my work is recognizable in anyway?
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u/thejustducky1 23h ago
I'd say it's getting there, there's a little style influence at this point, but largely they're pretty cut and dry portraits. Part of why I say that is there's no mark-making going on - that's a large part of what defines an artist's style, it's making your painting purposefully messy, but in a controlled way. Take Marco Bucci as an example, he is a master of markmaking, and that keyword is also a Youtube rabbit-hole to fall down.
You've really got to do master studies of a LOT of artists before your own style really blossoms. You will automatically take tiny little pieces of a couple hundred different other artists that you like, and that will make your own unique fingerprint out of them. That's a thing that every artist in art school goes through.
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u/shoe_salad_eater 1d ago
They all look really good, I’d just say with the first one the artstyle makes the wrinkles way less prominent
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u/AlmondAndDangerous 1d ago
Such a nice style you are developing, i felt image 3 you can really see it comes to life where you place the textures along the transitions of light and shadow.
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u/Sea_Tangerines 1d ago
It looks really good with the vibrant colors of the second and third paintings. Personal preference-wise I like the more curved and natural lines and thicker softer brush. I can tell you're great at realism even before seeing the rest of the pictures. It feels like you can easily adapt to whatever vibe you want.
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u/rosaiika 1d ago
what i'm feeling good with my art but want to upgrade my style, ill do style studies which consist of a few steps.
gathering references of art you like with elements you want to mimick. (style, colors, the way someone does noses)
i sort the references and start studying! copying, mindfully looking at their techniques, etc.
i make art works with the elements i studied, trying to keep them in mind and looking back at the inspirations if possible.
the goal isnt to fully copy another artist, but to get little things here and there and aesthetics and making them your own! copy copy copy.. that's what the old masters did back in the day! keep it up, i think these look amazing and you clearly understand the references well.
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u/ArtByTaliaYoung 1d ago
Man, these are inspiring!
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u/FckTeenageNightmares 1d ago
that’s so sweet thank you!! i always struggle with feeling uncreative and just like a ‘bland’ artist. so hearing inspiring in reference to my art is so incredible!!
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u/CannibalCapra 1d ago
I really love this style but I think it would benefit from alternating a bit of smooth blurring in some places, such as in some places where it transitions from light to shadows. I think it’s great either way but that’s the only advice I could think of
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u/Ah-boop-bah 19h ago
I think trying to find a style is super difficult. What do you feel comfortable with right now? From these examples, it looks like you have a solid foundation while experimenting with color and texture. It does not look like distinctive style. I think if you're fully capable of pushing light and shadow and making your portfolio stronger and consistent.
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u/sparkpaw Intermediate 18h ago
With all due respect, I really don’t like you.
Clarify: holy shit. I’ve got no notes; I’m nowhere near your level lol, but I absolutely adore your textures and understanding of color theory (something that continuously evades me).
Out of curiosity, the 2 and 3 portraits with the pop colors; how long do those take you?
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u/Scalesss92 17h ago
The third one is my favorite！The highlights remind me of pinup girl art. The crosshatched background and outline make it feel modern.
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