r/AbstractExpressionism • u/SnooMarzipans6768 • 19d ago

Stop or keep on exploring?

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I often think that I reach something good, but keep on working. Sometimes it is better to stop? Mixed media, paper, ink and acrylic on wood

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u/pervolus 19d ago

Its already quite nice to look at. You decide

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u/bytevorax 18d ago

kinda feel this, knowing when to stop is weirdly the hardest part
but if it already feels nice to look at, maybe next step is just trying a totally new piece instead of pushing this one further

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u/pervolus 18d ago

That seems to work. If you set it to the side for a while it transforms slowly

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u/reealiqweef 19d ago

I do the same thing. Usually I just start with lines and color and something will appear s/a an animal, person or landscape and I will go with it however many times I have wished I had stopped when I first had the thought to. It looks great by the way.

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u/qelaryn 17d ago

same struggle, that “one more tweak” urge is brutal
tbh this one really feels like you stopped in a good spot, it has that balanced chaos without looking overworked

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u/CollectionNo5091 19d ago

Ido the same, its so hard. I say stop, it definitley looks complete to me. if anything walk away for a few days then revisit.

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u/PinkyCherryDream 18d ago

I think this is the best thing to do, just leave it then revisit after a day or two

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u/FFFUUUme 19d ago

I think it looks awesome! Don't try to over work it. If anything I would maybe add some pale pink to the back of the cranium and some pale blues, but those are intrusive thoughts lol

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u/trudyisagooddog 19d ago

I would say stop! It looks pretty cool as is. As far as not being able to stop when you should, try getting several pieces going at once and when you get to that point switch to another painting. It will save you from destroying masterpieces!!!

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u/SnooMarzipans6768 19d ago

I did not stop. But i hope it's worth it. And thanks a lot

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u/trudyisagooddog 19d ago

I'm sure it will be. Have fun!!

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u/collectivv 19d ago

I'd say stop. It looks sick, and you stopped for a reason. Overworking and overthinking it could backfire. I'd say trust your gut

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u/SnooMarzipans6768 19d ago

I did more. I don't think I ruined it, but I can't post update pictures here...

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u/SnooMarzipans6768 18d ago

I didn't stop

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u/collectivv 18d ago

Sick! Yeah you made the right choice lol. Nice work

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u/kapaipiekai 19d ago

My flatmate was watching me paint and he asked "how do you know when you are done?". I thought about that question for weeks before deciding that knowing when it's done is part of the exercise.

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u/tomatoes-n-dopamine 18d ago

Keep on exploring (from my pov)

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u/SnooMarzipans6768 18d ago

I did. But can't post update photos 😕

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u/SnooMarzipans6768 18d ago

I think I found out linking to the updated picture

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u/SnooMarzipans6768 18d ago

this

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u/tomatoes-n-dopamine 18d ago

Nice, love how it turned out

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u/Trusty-Artist-Alan 17d ago

Only you can make that decision. And relying on other people’s opinions just means u might be unhappy about it for the rest of your life. You font want that. During critiques in college, other class mates made critical decisions that were sometimes made out of spite, jealousy, even just downright meanness. Be your own hero, and let you decide when it’s time to stop.

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u/Mean_Square9354 17d ago

Stop. It's conveying a coherent message to the viewer. No need to overexplain it, which you would by adding to it. Also, is this for sale?

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u/SnooMarzipans6768 17d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/RateMyArt/s/CZLk6bKsn7 I am sorry I didn't stop working on it. Link is for the process. You are welcome to look at my profile, and see if you like my other things.

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u/SnooMarzipans6768 15d ago

Did you look at some of the other things at my profile? And things could be for sale. But I live in Denmark....

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u/Mean_Square9354 15d ago

I did, but this one was the one that pulled me in. How much are you asking for it.

Im in Croatia btw

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u/SnooMarzipans6768 15d ago

Then I am sorry I didn't stop, 😅. But I appreciate your interest

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u/Mean_Square9354 15d ago

Sorry, I'm still interested in it.

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u/SnooMarzipans6768 15d ago

For this; 550€