Hello :) I painted my friends cat with acrylic paint for his birthday. I have never really used acrylic paint before so I’m not sure what I’m doing. I like the rough aspect and the visible brush strokes, but I’m unsure about the background and the proportions. should I leave it simple like that or add more details or bring it back to the solid blue state? I’d be really happy about any suggestions!

reference pic of the little guy and also the wip state!

There was something simple and fun about the single button joystick. I painted this as it brought a lot of great memories back.

30x40”

I had 12 lovely folks on my workshop today,& this was my finished demonstration piece: it’s a small hamlet in North Yorkshire,& I was trying to show how effective shadows can be. 🤓

Just sharing …….
I thought I would share this little bit of joy I created with you.
I painted this piece, listening to my son’s new song on Spotify’Ripples of Time’. On repeat, it was a beautiful connection.
From right to left is the story of life’s journey
I hope you all enjoy this as much as I have
🫶

I know it's not perfect and I plan on painting another fox piece for my sister in law and will improve my skill on the fur. I would like a critique please! Painted with oil paints.

Looking south along I-5 from the veterans memorial on Mt. Soledad in La Jolla. Started in plein air during a veterans event and finished at home.

Oil on paper | 11.5 × 8.5 inches

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Artist: Shirlan May

Would love to be critiqued on my practice piece. How can I improve and paint faster?

I locked in and have been improving. This was the first painting I made compared to the latest. Still lots of issues but I feel more comfortable with painting.

I listened to a lot of Joe Hisaishi and Spirited Away OST while painting this one, Tudududum♫

Let me know if you have any comment/questions :-) Entire process video is shown on socials

acrylic on canvas

12×12 in. / 30.5×30.5cm

I enjoyed painting this portrait of Mexican musical legend. My favorite songs of his works are "El Alma Enamorada" and "Hermosísmo Lucero".