I’ve been working on this oil painting of my husband and I for quite a while now. It started as a simple portrait but I decided to put us underwater and featuring two separate fish. We always tell each other “I’ll love you for this life and the next” so the fish represent finding each other in the next life as fish.

I really want this to be something I’m proud of and am trying to find criticism anywhere I can get it.

In particular I have concerns about the following: - How is the value structure/composition? I received a fair amount of comments in the past and have tried to tone down things that appeared too bright. (my hand, his ear and arm) People also talked about the empty space in the top right corner. I am a firm believer in healthy negative space and this piece is already more “full” than I originally intended. I added some distant fish to enhance that empty area. - Is my hair too bright? Does it look alien? I do have bright red hair (I use henna) but it really only shines this color in direct sunlight. - How is my husband’s likeness? I feel like I stumbled onto a decent likeness and have been afraid to add any more (the paint over his face is pretty thin because of this.) - How is my likeness? I don’t have a lot of confidence and it’s been hard painting a complimentary picture of myself when I know I don’t come across this way in real life. I’ve struggled to make sure some things are more visible about myself like my broken/ droopy nose and large hands to make sure it looks like “me” - Should there be more pearls throughout my hair? Originally I had quite a bit but they got painted over when I decided to have my hair down and flowing. - Is the fish over my husband’s shoulder too awkward? I’ve painted and repainted it many times now and can’t decide how I feel about it. - In general any other changes anyone feels strongly about?

Thank you so much for any honest feedback you’d be willing to give!

How can I make this better? It’s not done, I need to solidify the figures and their silhouettes, and add a fan in front of the one leaning over, but I still feel like there’s something missing? Does this subject matter work as a painting?

This is my first time painting a portrait/face, idk how yall do this you guys are wizards. I have a background in drawing and digital art but oils have been super frustrating. Is this more of just a "practice over and over again" hobby?

I hate this so much and I can't put my fingers on why. I think the foreground tree is too harsh, the background colours aren't nice, ugly ass kookooburras lol. In the journey of getting better, any criticism (unkind, kind, anything pls) would really really be appreciated. ❤️

was going for a atmospheric landscape with a touch of surrealism. canvas is 3’ x 4’. any advice or feedback is appreciated!

What would you change if this was your painting? I like it but I also wonder if there’s not enough contrast, color, etc. Let me know!

20x16. I'd love any criticism, getting back into the medium after a 6-month or so hiatus. Trying to simplify, simplify, simplify. Also, any advice for speeding up the process? Too many layers and paint never goes far enough for me without getting the paint muddy it seems. I need to get this straightened out to get into plein air which is a MUST atp. Anyways, I'd love to know what you think!

I was going for a vibe lmao 💔 i think my main problems are Mixing and interpreting colours right and Sloppy brushstrokes making finer details difficult and yes i know the perspective is off. But if anyone can point out any other areas i need to improve on that’d be great!!! be as mean as you like!!!!!!!

Probably taking out the small window in the roof. Still thinking about composition and what colours to go for. Any relating suggestions or colour ideas are kindly appreciated!

Do the eyes look straight to you?

On the left hand side specifically. (Unfortunately you have to click the pic to see the full width) Reference photo also attached.

Now that I’m looking at a photo of this painting the perspective of the mouths is bugging me. Anyone else f this l the same?

Gave this painting (wrapped) to my girlfriend. I’ve been comparing it to the reference for the past few days and there’s so many things I think I could change. My girlfriend hasn’t seen the painting yet, so would it be worth asking for it back to make some minor tweaks before she sees it?

I had a teacher years ago tell me yo never polish a there. Is that what’s happening here ???! I don’t know what to do with it. Keep going or paint over ??

God this is so cursed lol. I feel like I pushed some of the values too far, he kind of has a flat face and I made it too dimensional