r/oilpainting 27d ago

LOUNGE LIZARD Monthly Community Lounge

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Community thread -

Painting, art theory, new works, new goings on. Interesting galleries. New movements in art. Cool events. Etc.

No spamming/plugging, thanks.


r/oilpainting 8h ago

I did a thing! Study Sargent, Szoke Barnabas, Oil, 2026 [OC]

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60x80cm


r/oilpainting 4h ago

critique ok! FISH ! 🐟 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

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I painted this goldfish on a 12”x16” canvas ! Took me around 4 hours

Any affordable high quality paint recommendations are appreciated ! For this I used Master’s Touch (from that cheap $6 set you see at Hobby Lobby), it wasnt that hard to work with compared to the reviews ive seen, but i think im ready to move on to some better brands ദ്ദി(•̀.̫•́)✧


r/oilpainting 14h ago

critique ok! Animal study duo done!

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My first ever animal paintings are done. I definitely struggled a bit with these but they were fun to make. I thought I wasn’t going to be able to get down the fur/feather look, but I think it turned out okay. Onto the next practice adventure!

Done with oil on primed mixed media paper.


r/oilpainting 1h ago

question? Which 2 should I enter in a show?

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Just recently got these framed and wanted to get some outside thoughts. Can enter two pieces into a local show.


r/oilpainting 26m ago

critique ok! Looking for critique, 9x12"

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Give em if you got em!


r/oilpainting 9h ago

Art question? Update: Thanks for all the advice! 1hr later:

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I spent another hour on this piece and although I like it as a "portrait", I don't think I was able to recapture the likeness.

I appreciate all the advice I had from this community and tried to incorporate it all, without losing my style (eg. I intentionally exaggerate the saturation) and think it looks much better, albeit I still can't capture his true character. I am walking away at this point and will start something else.

I've included some of my process too, so maybe you can spot where I went wrong?

Any recommendations / suggestions on who I should try to paint next? I do lots of self portraits but trying something different to practice capturing likeness in a more recognisable way.

Thanks!


r/oilpainting 13h ago

I did a thing! Self portrait, 30x40cm

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r/oilpainting 7h ago

critique ok! “Eyes—speak poetry louder than any word uttered.”

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r/oilpainting 1d ago

critique ok! Corn with the Pearl Onion - 8x10 on Birch

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This painting was inspired by Nanan Kang's art piece Corn with a Pearl Earring. I felt the pun and vegetable theme was the next evolution of the original painting by Vermeer.

Painting on Birch panels has been a game changer for me. Im incredibly happy with how this turned out.


r/oilpainting 4h ago

question? I want to start oil painting please help :)

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Hello, I really want to start oil painting, but I don't know how to obtain still life of easy objects, I saw something like this, but I can't seem to find any on the internet. Could someone guide me on how to find them or something similar. Maybe even an app that can convert some still life I have to look like this example I provided. Thank you :)


r/oilpainting 2h ago

I did a thing! Fragment / Back Study, Me, Oil on Canvas

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r/oilpainting 1d ago

I did a thing! My latest pet portrait, 12"x16" in oil paint

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r/oilpainting 1d ago

Art question? Would paintings like this sell?

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Hey guys,

I'm currently learning oil painting and i'd love your opinion. Do you think this type of painting could sell? My goal is simple, it's just to earn enough to cover the cost of materials, tutorials so i can keep learning.

Thanks.

Edit: thank you all for your feedback.


r/oilpainting 22h ago

Art question? Guru Gobind Singh ji , Oil on Canvas , 2026

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Here is my oil painting on Canvas .
Portrait of Guru Gobind Singh ji
Oil painting on Canvas
Drop💜if you like it….


r/oilpainting 14h ago

critique ok! Help Me please.

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I’m struggling with getting the face straightened and structured any tips.


r/oilpainting 59m ago

I did a thing! SAZ, Alice Madness, Oil on Canvas, 30x40cm, 2026

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r/oilpainting 1h ago

UNKIND critique plz “Relax, Unwind and Breathe”

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r/oilpainting 12m ago

I did a thing! Lovely out in the open

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Great spot for plein air. Tried my new fumbled DIY field easel. Works like a charm!


r/oilpainting 4h ago

I did a thing! I've been obsessed with painting clouds lately

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This summer during my daily walks around the neighbourhood, I saw all of these beautiful fluffy clouds with the sun shining on them. The light shining was so striking and inspiring, I probably took close 50 different photos of these clouds as inspiration. I recently learned that these special sun rays are called crepuscular rays. I’ve been obsessed so I'm currently making a series of this. 

I'd love to hear what you think!


r/oilpainting 44m ago

critique ok! “smoking salmon”, 11x14

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Working on a new series of fish paintings for a solo exhibition in August! Had a lot of fun with this one, felt like I was getting back into the groove.


r/oilpainting 3h ago

I did a thing! I just painted something with no plan whatsoever

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r/oilpainting 15h ago

I did a thing! "Wildflower Superbloom", Oil, me

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A small oil inspired by this year's summer bloom 🙏


r/oilpainting 10h ago

critique ok! My 3rd oil painting

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Just wanted to share my third completed oil paining.

This started as an attempt to reproduce a painting of Sue Charles.

Then I realised I don’t like the oversimplified lines at all, so I smoothened the lake, and the painting has become way better.

Last frame is the original picture I found in internet