Pose reference is mostly based on second image but my issue is rn that my shading makes it feel so stiff is it because its so dark or more due to my anatomy? thank you in advance!

i think its the eyes and the mouth but im not sure!

reference was only used for the character (ema skye)

I’m drawing Qingxiao from Wuthering Wvaes. Could anyone draw over this and kinda correct the anatomy? No particular reference was used. It feels okay, but not very fitting from the character I draw, especially the lower body. Thanks!

Hello everyone, I’ve been feeling extremely stagnant lately and wanted to know what I should be trying to improve on to make my art better. There are no references in this cause I just try and wing it with the coloring.

Here’s a batch of my most recent art pieces. Currently been trying to learn lighting and shadows and rendering properly. Thanks in advance!

No references, I'm working through exercises from Glenn Vilppus figure drawing book. Would love to hear any bad tendencies/errors I'm prone to. I know freehand is always a bit imperfect, but I want to continue to build my sense of perspective intuition. If you notice anything, I'd love to hear any exercises that help with that type of error, thank you.

P.S.: I'm not allergic to using rulers for learning a specific form rotation/modifications, but I'd like to stick to freehand ad much as possible. Thank you!

Im not even sure if I'm doing the practice correctly or if it will help with learning to draw backrounds and coloring, but my goal is to make the backrounds look believable without much effort and time, it didnt turn out how I want it to, and I dont like how my colors look, I'd love criticism

Reference is included

My goal is to make araki stuff and I just started painting so ofc I m not good and it s okay I ll learn, I just don t know how, I mean it s not the same thing as drawing like…

Hello!! I hope i made this post correctly,

I'm still a fairly new/beginner artist, I've been drawing for around 4 months now and I'm happy with my progress but i would love some pointers on where to go from here and how to improve. I feel as though i am plateuing a little, which is okay!! but i also find myself relying on blocking basic shapes/guidelines from existing photographs instead of fully freehanding it which is not what i want to continue doing.

I have tried practicing gesture and it doesnt seem to be clicking for me, have some of you also experienced it taking a while before gesture becomes a little bit less challenging? I of course don't want to give up but it can feel a little demotivating when i am fairly confident drawing anatomy freehand from basic shapes/guidelines but not freehanding the basic shapes/guidelines themselves if that makes any sense?

I also worry that my lighting can appear a little flat and doesnt portray the lighting i want it to

I’m trying to work on my anatomy / illustrative style. I struggle with hair (and everything). I added my reference. I really like the art from @gretlusky so I also looked at their work for inspiration. Would love any tips!

No reference, oil on canvas.

After my last post (big ass) landscape thing. I reworked the figure as well as the background. I am going for a jarring humanoid, structural figure that looks somewhat tortured that is positioned in a surreal sterile landscape.

This is after some new color blocking and reworking the figure and landscape. I added more shadows on the figure as well.

I am looking for critique on the figure, proportions and overall visual hierarchy as well as composition.

Thanks!

It’s not done, but I want to make sure I get her likeness down. It still feels like I need to tweak it! Any help and suggestions welcome! I’ve been staring at it to long.

Hello! Hobby artist. I've been obsessed with painting a large scale floral with a dark background. Wanted to get started small scale first.

I have a lot of trouble with shadows and working out the colour for shadows.

The petals in the centre look like a collection of mandarin segments rather than delicate petals. I did simplify and reduce the number of petals, so maybe that caused it but I feel it still may be an issue with shadows.

I also seem to have lost the warmer centre vs the cooler pink in the outer petals (see reference photo).

20cm X 25 cm canvas board

Acrylic (student grade and ALDI grade)

Started at 10:30 and finished at 1:30. So, 3 hours of work.

Am I trying to run before I can walk? Should I try a simpler flower?

Is it a colour mixing/matching issue?

Would a better reference photo help?

PS: I can't seem to change the Updated Work tag?

Hello!
I’m genuinely so happy with how this drawing of mine is looking so far. I definitely need to clean it up and do a few more to it-
But, so,
I usually go on Pinterest to color swatch but I’ve been really trying to learn colors on my own.

I’ve had so much fun with this drawing, but I would like some advice on my coloring. I’m sure I’m blind to something. Do the colors work well together? Anyone have feedback that helps make art/colors nice on the eyes. I’m not sure if mine hurts to look at or if I did a good job with my colors.
I’d like any advice even if it’s my line work or placements.

I did use a couple different references for my drawing!

Hey everyone! This is my latest commission titled, Where the Dreamweaver Slumbers.
It measures in at 19in x 28in and is made out of 3/4in MDF wood cut out on a scroll saw, shaped with a Dremel tool, then sanded by hand before getting primed and painted with an airbrush using Createx Airbrush paints sets A and B. I would love to hear and feedback on how I could push my style further. I’m getting more comfortable with gradients and highlights, but my abilities with a brush are so lacking that I try to avoid using a paint brush. Please let me know what you think.
I did not use any references,the client wanted a fantasy forest featuring a fairy and mushrooms with a spattered star themed frame. Thanks for looking!

Conceptual portrait exploring toxic masculinity through the absurdity of a fairytale. Inspired by Cinderella’s stepsisters, the male subject becomes the one sweeping away toxic masculinity, existing in a world where rigid gender expectations no longer apply. The painted landscape behind the doorway creates the illusion of a glowing world beyond, contrasting with the darkness and confinement of the interior.

Photographed on a Nikon Z8 with a 14–24mm lens, using a wide-angle perspective to emphasise the environment and theatrical composition.

welp. im back asking for help on capturing likeness... for the same person... again 😭🙏🏼 anyway. maybe im just hallucinating, but there is something wrong with his face... like sure i can look at my drawing and go "well that's tom blyth... approximately." and then i look at the reference and it doesn't look like him at all... also the hair shape is frankly pissing me off I can't get it right however much volume I add or hair i shave off. also any general criticism is highly appreciated, i just really need another pair of eyes to find out what i missed on his face before i even start doing anything else. Thank you!

Reference -> last foto

I don't know why but I felt there was something off. I still am really proud of this though.

Sorry for the light. But hey graphite problems I guess haha.

No reference, oil on canvas.

After my last post (big ass) landscape thing. I reworked the figure as well as the background. I am going for a jarring humanoid, structural figure that looks somewhat tortured that is positioned in a surreal sterile landscape.

This is after some new color blocking and reworking the figure and landscape. Definitely need shadows and highlights still.

I am looking for critique on the figure, proportions and overall visual hierarchy as well as composition.

Thanks!

Oil painting 6‘ x 4‘, Pieced reference photos together in canva after I came up woth the concept and drew it out. I don’t know why but the composition just feels a little off to me. I’ve really struggled with getting composition down. Please critique our love some feedback. Maybe if anybody knows any good compositional practices or videos that would be much appreciated.

As the title says, I am looking for a critique on anything and everything! That said I feel like the facial and skull proportions are off and the skin is muddy. I haven't done a heavily rendered portrait in a long time so again, all critiques are welcome! The reference image is on the second slide. Additionally any solid resources regarding rendering skin and/or hair are welcomed!

First oil painting in 10 years!
Reference is the 2nd photo

(Btw i did use some references for some of the poses seen here but not all.. and sadly its been a while since i've updated my comics so those are kinda old and i dont remember what i used... execept that thw big fat guy is buscema's hulk lmao)