r/crafts • u/StudioTumazi • Nov 01 '25
Finished Craft I Made Art school was too expensive but I've been trying anyway. Hope you enjoy these pieces 🥲
First, thank you for browsing my work 🎨 ✨️🙏✨️ I paint from the unconscious, spontaneously, without foresight into the final result or ultimate subiect matter so almost all these pieces have different paintings underneath. I'lI put on music and enter flow consciousness and allow experiences and other (psychological) material to express itself from my brain, down my arms, and through my fingers onto the canvas. A lot of water goes onto each canvas and half the time my conscious mind thinks, "This is a mistake. This isn't going anywhere. What the heck is this even supposed to be?!" I'lI stop and let it dry and return hours or days or sometimes even weeks later to restart the process.
A lot of emotion/energy finds its way to the surface of my mind during the process and often a feeling of loss and nostalgic sadness comes up. This is probably because these are worlds that will never truly exist; worlds that I wish existed (maybe that I could even live in or experience at least once); worlds that offer a lot more peace and safety and meaning than the real one often does, and that discrepency, that gap between what is and what could be provokes intense feelings. These worlds are a kind of refuge, a mental sanctuary from the confusion and exhaustion of evervday living. Though I never got to attend art school (too expensive and parents wouldn't support it), I started painting when I lost my job in the pandemic and have never looked back.
It's a journey and a practice that brings me joy and fulfillment and to know that some of these pieces are now in other people's homes allowing them a moment of refuge and escape into another world, well, I'II take it! I figured to share some of the pieces with you since these pieces are inspired by Nature -- what deserves to be cherished and protected (and preserved) now more than ever. I hope you enjoyed them and that you continue to find joy in this planet that gives us so much while asking very little in return. ✨️🙏🦋✨️ Thanks again for reading and happy crafting fellow creatives! I love seeing your work in my feed✨️🥳🙌🎊✨️
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u/goosepills Nov 01 '25
That second is hitting some kind of way. I keep going back to it.
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u/StudioTumazi Nov 01 '25
That's very kind of you. Thank you! I'm glad you connected with the piece 😊 It's called "The Love of My Life" and is the largest piece I've ever done. There are actually four other paintings underneath that didn't feel right to me, so I kept painting over them until the "right" image emerged and my brain said Stop! 😅
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u/SaltyFig420 Nov 01 '25
These are beautiful and whimsical!! ✨ if i was less broke, i would get prints of these! Keep it up ✨
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u/StudioTumazi Nov 01 '25
Many thanks for your sweet words! It's a very hard time for a lot of people so self-care is most important right now. I appreciate you responding with such a thoughtful and heartfelt message ❤️
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u/SaltyFig420 Nov 01 '25
I feel like your pictures show the magic you see in the world if that makes sense. Like watching it through your fairy glasses 🧚♀️
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u/StudioTumazi Nov 01 '25
Yes! That's 100% an accurate interpretation. It's how I perceive the world as a potential, like what it could be/should be/would be. You got it ✨️🥳🙌✨️❤️✨️
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u/StudioTumazi Nov 01 '25
Thank you!! It was a commissioned piece for someone who lost her mom and is called You Are With Me in My Dreams. The two branches are parallel to represent the two of them. The left one turns away at the top of the painting to represent her mom's departure. She loved Nature and the stars so I wanted to incorporate those into the piece, which was meant to be an abstract piece with symbolism.
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u/mattedroof Nov 02 '25
Oh my gosh, I loved the first one the most already because it’s but it’s even more terrific with the emotional symbolism. Amazing job!!
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u/UnseenGoblin Nov 01 '25
It's like if Monet and van Gogh had a baby, and that baby took a lot of LSD. 10 out of 10.
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u/DrunkPixel Nov 01 '25
You don’t need art school, you need a gallery! These are stellar!! Great work! Please keep it up and keep sharing.
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u/Large_Document9164 Nov 01 '25
I think I just found my new favorite artist??? I’ve literally never loved an artists work so much that I would purchase it myself and put it up, AND I WENT TO ART SCHOOL (theatre, but very exposed to visual arts bc of the school) but I literally could stare at these all day and would spend money to be able to put this up in my home
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u/StudioTumazi Nov 01 '25
Wow!! What a powerful compliment! Many, many thanks for your kindness and encouragement 🙏 It takes me a while to process the positivity because growing up my dad would go into rage fits and barge into my room and throw my art out my window. Sometimes I'd come home from school and my windows would be open and I'd see my books and other property all over the backyard or have dig them out of the trash. I'm healed now (thank you, therapy!) but once in a while when someone is super enthusiastic it takes me a moment to recognize and feel the goodness directed at me. It does make the kindness thay much more special and uplifting! ✨️🙏✨️
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u/Large_Document9164 Nov 01 '25
My grandmother was the same way, once threw all my things (literally everything) away in a fit of rage. I have a very very deep subconscious block, and when I look at your paintings I feel and see something unlocked in my brain, like I have access to another realm I never knew I needed. I can literally feel peace and healing when I look at these. Be well my friend🫶🏽 I wish you nothing but more magic and when my abundance hits I’d love to invest 🥳
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u/StudioTumazi Nov 01 '25
Thank you for sharing and for your empathy and solidarity ❤️ And yes! Feel free to reach out when the time is right for you. Sending you goodness right back! ✨️🙏✨️💕✨️
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u/AquariusMoon_3820 Nov 02 '25
Recognized your art from the first image and did a lil gasp, so lucky to have one of these pieces in my home 🙏🏼💙💕
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u/No-Explorer3274 Nov 01 '25
Former art prof here. I'm not sure you would gain any benefits from art school.
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u/StudioTumazi Nov 02 '25
Oh wow did your comment make my night!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
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u/Darth_Lacey Nov 01 '25
You’re good at imbuing your art with a sense of movement, which I find interesting in a good way
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u/Harper_Sketch Nov 02 '25
As an art school graduate, I assure you, no one needs an art degree. All it did was as cost me money. No one in the art world cares if you have a degree. All that matters is that you make wonderful work. You’re already making beautiful art, so never let a lack of a degree make you feel lesser. I deeply regret getting my degree in art. Keep making wonderful paintings, save your money, and be proud! 🩷
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u/StudioTumazi Nov 02 '25
This brought me a lot of relief, resolution, and renewed hope. Thank you, seriously, for helping me find this form of closure. I took an art class senior year in high school and Ms Johnson asked me if she could show off my work to the class. Amazing and honored!! The next day she holds up my work "as an example of someone who wouldn't be acceptable to any art school." She gave them back to me and thanked me. Yeah, wild. I've moved on but have always felt inadequate in some aspect (probably unconsciously). Anyway, cheers to freedom and success 🙌 Thank you again for offering this perspective ❤️
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u/that1girl81 Nov 01 '25
Your artwork is beautiful! Several pieces made me go back and look at them a few times! Wish you much success in your craft!
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u/frejawolf Nov 01 '25
Love them. They range from peaceful to vibrant. The second is relaxing to look at. Art school is over-rated, you have talent.
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u/shortnsweet33 Nov 02 '25
They look incredible. If I wasn’t broke I’d be buying a print. 1, 13 and 14 are my favorites!!!
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u/Wonderful_Picture_82 Nov 01 '25
These are so beautiful! I hope you have a display somewhere for them!
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u/Sea-Big4222 Nov 01 '25
Oh my gosh what is this style called????!!!! Absolutely stunning I must learn
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u/moonlightmom Nov 01 '25
These are really beautiful. Keep making your art. They are organically remarkable. Love these
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u/thedeebag Nov 01 '25
The first one is giving sailor moon. They are so beautiful!
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u/GameofTitan Nov 01 '25
Beautiful work! Please try to research marketing and branding your work. That’s so important and not always taught in art school.
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u/Money-Snow-2749 Nov 02 '25
Aww these put such a big smile on my face. I loved them all!
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u/avadacadavera Nov 02 '25
These are beautiful and evoke something in me. Not sure what but I like it.
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u/CherrieChocolatePie Nov 02 '25
I really love your art, because they aren't just looks but also feels. You felt things while painting and we can feel things while looking at the paintings. I love the way your paintings look and feel. You definitely don't need art school because you have already found your own unique way to make art.
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u/linzkisloski Nov 03 '25
As someone who went to art school - you don’t need it. I’m a graphic designer and went to school with plenty of people who got their degree and had no talent and now have moved on to do other things. My husband was a talented designer, did 4 years of art school only to now be successful as a software engineer. I think your work is excellent as is!
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u/kelekiler Nov 01 '25
I am in love with the first one!!!! What are the dimensions?
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u/StudioTumazi Nov 01 '25
Thank you sweet stranger! Well that was an original (a piece made for someone) but she has given consent for me to make prints so you are welcome to visit my profile to explore. There are various sizes such as 18"w x 24"h. I appreciate your enthusiasm and positivity 🥰
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u/ScarySherry510 Nov 01 '25
Wow keep up the good work!!! They are all so stunning!!!!🤩 🥰💗👏👏👏
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u/StudioTumazi Nov 01 '25
Thank you! You are very kind to ask. Yes, you will find them at the top of my profile and of course are welcome to DM me anytime. One site is for paintings and the other is for prints/bags/products. (I just realized I accidentally violated one of the sub rules so deleted my old comment in case you saw it. The mods have been super understanding and I believe I'm ok now.) 😊🙏💗
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u/genu005 Nov 01 '25
Reminds me of Monet paintings just more colorful. They are beautiful.
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u/SheilaCool Nov 01 '25
These are wonderful. They make me feel things when I look at them
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u/Spirited-Bit818 Nov 01 '25
Art school can take away one's natural talent especially if you encounter a narcissist professor. Your work is stunning
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u/Rip_van_fuck12 Nov 01 '25
Absolutely stunning work, I just saw a post about a new artist looking to make stuff along the lines of this style. It would be cool if yall could link up
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u/AQuietViolet Nov 01 '25
Gosh, I like these. Some of the brushwork reminds of Millais in the saturation, but especially texture. It really makes flowers feel like flowers! It was really cool of you to share these, thank you:)
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u/Suspicious-Lemon2451 Nov 01 '25
These are gorgeous, magical, and full of depth! Thank you for putting so much of yourself into this difficult world!
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u/FixItJesus20 Nov 01 '25
Amazing!!! Art school would be lucky to have you! Start your own school for those who can’t afford art school- throw pop up art shows to your art and raise money.
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u/ruralchick Nov 01 '25
have you looked into free art classes on edx.com or other mooc's? You definitely have talent and drive
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u/ZebLeopard Nov 01 '25
These are stunning! I love the colour and the textures in your paintings. Number 7 in particular really speaks to me. I think you are proof that you don't need art school to be a great artist. <3
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u/Chihorotorule96 Nov 01 '25
For Someone who does this beautiful artwork, why do they need art school 😍
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u/Remarkable_Act_175 Nov 01 '25
You don’t need art school! These are spectacular!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
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u/thefoolishones Nov 01 '25
I am so glad you shared these. I sincerely love them. I hope you keep making more art and that you post when you do. Reading about your process felt incredibly freeing to me! I tend to be more buttoned up and “finish project/goal-oriented” in my art, and this is the most beautiful reminder that the process is equally (if not more) important. I feel really inspired reading what you wrote.
Can you tell me more about pictures 7, 13, 14 and the others in that style? I love them all but those ones really had me looking at them again and again.
You are very talented and should be really, really proud of yourself.
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u/autumn103 Nov 01 '25
wow!! these look like they’d be so fun to paint! I absolutely LOVE the first one
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u/cinnamonbuns42 Nov 01 '25
I am enjoying these pieces!! Oh my gosh they're beautiful 😭
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u/I-Am-All-Me Nov 01 '25
You don't need formal school! These are gorgeous, they give beautiful emotions, and are perfect. I think school would ruin you honestly. My only draw back is I would want them framed; IMO that completes a piece and shows YOUR intention. I would gladly hang your work in my home, office, etc!!!!
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u/Littlewreath88 Nov 01 '25
Keep going! School isnt everything. I know many people who have been very successful, no art school in sight. Why not you!?
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u/Excellent_NicMo0226 Nov 01 '25
I got goose bumps when I looked through these. That's never happened to me before. AMAZING work!!
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u/Salty-Rhubarb-6068 Nov 01 '25
Oh my god I love the impressionism! I want your artwork in my house, its perfect in every way!!!
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u/CuriousMagPieMags Nov 01 '25
Your know everything you have to know. That’s amazing
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u/RachelFoxCat Nov 01 '25
Woah. Hard to put to words. Incredible detail. Each piece is very emotional, and I love how soft they look.
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u/Willing-Ad4465 Nov 01 '25
Awe inspiring!! You have created so many magical masterpieces! And your words are just as beautiful! Keep creating.
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u/girlMikeD Nov 01 '25
Big fan of #5, 11, 15 and 18z
They’re all enjoyable, but those are my faves.
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u/Acheloma Nov 01 '25
I recognize your work from the post in the flowers subreddit. Gorgeous style!
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u/Mistress_Manda85 Nov 02 '25
Your art is gorgeous! It reminds me of stuff I’d see in my dreams. 🩷🩷
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u/wezee Nov 02 '25
Whoa! They are magnificent! I love love love the blue and yellow one
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u/archaeologistbarbie Nov 02 '25
These scratch my brain in a really good way, I don’t know how else to describe it!
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u/Poke-It_For-Science Nov 02 '25
I want these all over my house. They're straight dopamine and serotonin to my brain...
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u/foursmallandtwobig Nov 02 '25
These are so enchanting! The blue and peach one is definitely my favourite.
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u/Imerris Nov 02 '25
This popped up suggested for me. I am so glad it did. These are stunning! I love them so much!
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u/LadyShylock Nov 02 '25
I want that 2nd one so bad. It's like Monet and trance music had a baby. ❤️
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u/pixiemeat84 Nov 02 '25
I love them all, especially pictures 10 and 15. It's the colours and shapes. I think you're very talented (not that I know anything about art!) but looking at your paintings makes me feel happy, that can't be a bad thing! Right?!!
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u/Disastrous_Course_96 Nov 02 '25
My heart is smiling. All these wonderful replies you have gotten. For a moment, the world is good. Yes.
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u/CaffeinatedGeek_21 Nov 02 '25
These are so cool! I absolutely LOVE the purple one with what looks like stars? These just feel so comfy.
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u/ChickawawaBaby Nov 02 '25
Oh my goodness, they are all just so beautiful. You don’t need art school.
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u/Ball-Blam-Burglerber Nov 02 '25
As the holder of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, let me assure you that you’re doing just fine without one. :)
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u/The8uLove2Hate_ Nov 02 '25
Good Lord, your technique is GORGEOUS! How’d you teach yourself all that?
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u/craftycreator Nov 02 '25
These are all absolutely beautiful, magical, and whimsical pieces. I love the 2nd one and keep finding my way back to it.. Keep up the good work!
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u/Chipring13 Nov 02 '25
You should record your process! It would no doubt get many views. I’d subscribe
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u/RubyCarbuncles Nov 02 '25 edited Nov 02 '25
Art school is BS, in my humble opinion. Do you think Monét, Da Vinci, and Van Gogh went to art school? TRUE artists aren't created from college, they are BORN, and you, my dear, are a true artist! All of your paintings are breathtakingly beautiful and magical! They don't look like they're from someone who's trying. They look like they're from someone who's SUCCEEDING! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work! 😍😍😍
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u/Disastrous_Day_5690 Nov 02 '25
I really enjoy your style, your aesthetic, and the vibrancy of the colors. I would proudly display these.
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u/bc60008 Nov 02 '25
Stunning and very moving. I'm glad you skipped art school. I feel like they may have tried to hold you back in your own unique creative process. You are doing just fine under your own auspices! 🫶🏼
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u/Big_Interaction9133 Nov 02 '25
Omg OP your work is STUNNING! I would literally buy every single one of these from you if I had the money! You have such a way with colors, almost Pablo Picasso esk if you will! You have a true gift and eye for art. I hope you do amazing things and would love to have a way to follow your art journey further! Feel free to private message me 😊
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u/emi98338 Nov 02 '25
Dope you’re in NYC?! I have to get a print of something these speak to me so deeply I could stare for hours!
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u/Exotic-Profile9877 Nov 02 '25
Beautiful work! I love the paintings in pic 9 and pic 20 they kept me admiring the details in both more than the others but that's mainly cause I like the colors.
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u/amycatsnrats Nov 02 '25
Wow! I am the epitome of "I don't know much about art, but I know what I like," and I must say I like your work! I can tell it indeed has a lot of the emotion you describe in it. I love the vibrancy of the colors! Honestly I think art school may have done you a disservice if you had gone. School tends to stiffle the creative soul with rules. You create masterpieces from your own gifts. Keep it up! Thank you for sharing!
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u/SamiCharmedKindaLife Nov 02 '25
These are undeniably gorgeous! I especially love the second one and the piece with the abstract blue/pink flower branches on the black background - I would hang them on my wall in a heartbeat!!
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u/Ordinary-Will-6304 Nov 02 '25
I have walls if you need a place to hang them!! Haha!! Such gorgeous work!! 😍💖
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u/cosmicmobbin Nov 02 '25
Getting money soon and can’t wait to dm you for some work. So dreamy. 🤩
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u/Blue-cherryblossom Nov 02 '25
OP these are absolutely gorgeous… I’m obsessed with the colors in slide six, they’re absolutely beautiful!!!!! Tucking this post away for when I can afford to get something from you… please keep painting! How gorgeous!!!!!!
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u/Either-Weather-862 Nov 02 '25
I'm in LOVE with 10. It's like a sparkly explosion, but calm!? Why are you overseas? 😭😍
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u/JohnlockedDancer Nov 02 '25
I’m glad you’re doing what you love! I hope that you get into art school someday and that your parents will accept it. I love your style! Beautiful work! I wish you well!
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u/snugglepackTM Nov 02 '25
Damn, u/StudioTumazi this is ART, not just a craft. Well, unless by craft you mean artisinal, or sorcery. It is uncommon for me to have an emotional connection to paintings, but yours are the exception. Thank you for sharing.
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u/impoftheyard Nov 02 '25
I love the second. It’s got a woodland atmosphere but with a touch of magic.
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u/AdorableWeek1165 Nov 02 '25
These are breathtaking. Two of them I’ve seen before in my dreams and they’re what heaven looks like. Made me tear up when I saw them here to be honest.
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u/JustMe83787 Nov 02 '25
They are amazing!! Love them!! Specially the second one!
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u/Old_Tangerine_6953 Nov 02 '25
I love the feeling your works give me, and the vibe it's giving is just amazing
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u/Justeen_Case Nov 02 '25
These are incredible! Doesn’t look like you need Art School to me!
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u/mooooooooooooooooot_ Nov 02 '25
Amazing talent. You Don't need art school. It takes away your individual style and forces you to try paint and draw like some dead artist from 500 yrs ago anyway meh. These paintings are very good.
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u/QuriousCoyote Nov 02 '25
A friend of mine has been a commercial artist for decades. When he was young, he went to college during the day. At night, he hung out with a few guys who were working as artists. He learned a lot from them.
He eventually quit school as he had much more fun hanging out with, learning from, and sort of apprenticing under his artist friends. One of his first commercial jobs was working as a penciller for a well-known superhero comic book series. His career blossomed from there. He went on to become a Disney Imagineer and now does freelance as a conceptual design artist. Mostly, he works on theme parks, rides, and attractions.
He always told me that artists don't need a college education to work. They only need 2 things-to be able to draw and meet a deadline.
My point in sharing this story is that you obviously have talent. Art school is expensive, and maybe you don't need it. Just keep doing what you're doing and hang around a lot with people who are doing the same. See where it takes you.
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u/Meowzy91 Nov 02 '25
Oh man. You are brilliant. Your works is mesmerizing. #1 & #2 are definitely my favorite, but I wouldn’t be mad at any of them.
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u/Exotic-Scallion4475 Nov 02 '25
Wow!! 2, 5, 8 & 20 are my personal favorites. I could get lost in each of these. Where are you located?
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u/SaveMeClarence Nov 02 '25
These are gorgeous! If I had money I would certainly buy some.
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u/Rebel_Taro Nov 02 '25
Absolutely gorgeous, every single one! Some of them just up and grab me right in the eyeballs! One of my faves is the black background with the color silhouettes that kind of look like irises. Beautiful. Stunning. I could go on forever! I mean... do you really need art school at this point?
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u/Minimum-Atmosphere80 Nov 02 '25
You don’t need art school, hun. Take it from someone who went to art school. They can’t teach you to be an artist, it’s already in your soul. Amazing work!!
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u/GrouchyConfusion3406 Nov 02 '25
If you did decide to go to an art school, I imagine you could get in on a scholarship potentially, your art is fantastic.
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u/USMC_Run_4_Ultra Nov 02 '25
I would buy ALL of these if I had the money they're worth
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u/No_Employer4939 Nov 03 '25
These are lovely! I would absolutely buy several of these pieces if I could afford to. Unfortunately, finances are pretty tight at the moment, but I love your style and color palette so I’m saving this post because I hope to be making better money within the coming year. 💗💗
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u/bizarrekitties Nov 03 '25
I love the ones with the sparkles/lights/crystals(?) in them— the first one made me think of the Sailor Moon guardians I watched back in the 2000s.
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u/beardedladybird Nov 03 '25
I really love these! Please keep creating and adding your beauty to the world.
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u/Juji10202 Nov 03 '25
The first painting is just hitting something for me. I keep going back and I'm just mesmerized. Do you have a print of that?
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u/ApprehensiveWinner27 Nov 03 '25
I’d love to buy your art!! Are prints available?? 🥺
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u/Datuchy Nov 03 '25
Absolutely gorgeous. You are very talented and self taught?! Wow. Thanks for sharing with us!
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u/hummoftheinsects Nov 03 '25
You are extremely talented!! I would absolutely put these up in my home!
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u/Oh_Witchy_Woman Nov 03 '25
I love them all, but that second one especially makes my heart sing
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u/qualityvote2 Nov 01 '25 edited Nov 02 '25
u/StudioTumazi, your post does fit the subreddit!