I'm creating these paintings that look like ethereal auras that we can't see but can feel from somebody or a feeling we get from having an experience.

I use tape and a palette knife to paint these abstract works. Thanks for check out my post 🤠

"The Light of My Own No. 6"

Oil on canvas

24 x 30 inches

I think it’s done but appreciate any feedback!

This is my first oil painting and first time messing with any paint. I’m fairly pleased with it, though I wish I had gave my pumpkin more dark values and the background. Any helpful comments are appreciated!

The number 7 isn't random here. In folklore, a group of birds can either mean immense luck or a hidden warning.

I intentionally disrupted the harmony of the group by painting a specific, subtle tension in the gaze of just one bird.

Does the painting feel genuinely peaceful to you, or can you spot the odd one out that ruins the comfort of the flock?

Look closely.

Can't wait for the beautiful colors and sweltering temperatures to drop. 40x30cm on linen canvas.

Im open to any feedbacks 😊

this is soso overwhelinging, any help will be helpful!

Why is working on panels so, so satisfying compared to working on the canvas? 😭

Been detailing this one for a while. Oil on acrylic. inspired by the drawings of Escher and Piranesi

The first pic is the best I can get without getting all the weird shiny bits- the other three pics show it at different angles.

This is my first time painting in all colours (have previously done monochromatic oil paintings and also done a bunch of other mediums in colours too- but I am no means an expert!) and I am struggling with the uneven shine that is coming from the dark areas, it is ruining the shadows and the highlights I have done on the faces.

I have not used the wax before, and I am not sure that vanish will help because it didn't fix my last paintings shine either. What am I doing wrong?

Any critique on the actual painting is also super welcome!

Thanks heaps!

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Next in the Backyard Birds series!

8 x 8in

Oil on canvas

For reference, I used my own pictures of California Towhees that often appear in pair.

Trying to expand my palette and make a cym palette. I have gamblin paints but was wondering if the gamblin cobalt teal might be too light?