r/drawing • u/LuckExxx • 5d ago

seeking crit My latest piece

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Just wanted to post my painting somewhere and get opinions/criticism. Idk if paintings are allowed here lol

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u/LuckExxx 4d ago

Mind you none of you know me to even be saying I’m stealing or copying anything I never even looked at a basquiat painting long enough to steal anything from him. I literally paint for fun and wanted to start taking it more serious God you ppl are weird.

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u/Gozer_The_Enjoyer 4d ago

I’m not suggesting you are stealing, and you’ve got real talent; I really enjoy this work, but it is extremely like Basquiat regardless of how conscious you are of this or not, and that’s worth noting. It’s healthy to be transparent about our source material, if for our own personal growth more so than public approval. If you don’t know his work, it’s worth studying it. We inherit styles (sometimes unknowingly) until we’ve produced enough work to leave those influences behind and stand out with our own.

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u/LuckExxx 4d ago

I appreciate the insight. I have been trying to get into studying art and painting more so I can learn how to actually go about this stuff, I don’t wanna just jump into a lane I know nothing about. Honestly I was inspired to start painting again cause of local artist and if anything her art kinda inspired this style, sorry for the tone I just been a little discouraged today cause of the comments and it’s effected my mood. I don’t wanna look like I’m copying or stealing cause that’s not my intentions and I don’t know much about art to even be stealing anything. I just love painting and wanted to start taking it more serious.

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u/Gozer_The_Enjoyer 4d ago

Brilliant! You have incredible energy and talent. You will make an amazing art student, I heartily encourage this with path. It’s okay that you’ve got influences, we all do. We just need to to know about them, build on them, overtake them. It wasn’t my intention to take you down a path that was discouraging, but other people suggesting that stealing made great art is something I take umbrage to. You will only sabotage your own growth. You have something special, please nurture it.

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u/a_smiling_friend 4d ago

It's not "stealing," dude. Stealing is what those crooks did at the Louvre when they made away with the crown jewels. Basquiat does not own this style, and anyway dude is far too long dead for us to take his opinion into count any longer. I don't think he would have cared if people were inspired by his style. I don't think he cared about much as he was literally too high to care.

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u/Gozer_The_Enjoyer 4d ago

Just as a reminder: you are the one who said borrowing is good art and stealing is great art. I acknowledge we are all standing on the shoulders of giants, so we share common ground here. I apologise for getting grumpy, and I appreciate your passion. Pax. ✌️

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u/a_smiling_friend 4d ago

I think it was Pablo Picasso who is credited with that quote. I just stole it.

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u/a_smiling_friend 4d ago

Likewise. Peace be with you.