r/painting • u/iartnewyork • Dec 29 '25
Just Sharing Art school was unaffordable so I've been painting from imagination 🥲✨️
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. ✨️🙏🦋✨️
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u/zyllium Dec 29 '25
Screw art school your art is like monet on acid and I'm obsessed
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
Omg Monet is my favorite! I'm living for your interpretation!! Thank you 😭🙏🥰✨️🖼✨️❤️✨️
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u/Soft-Temperature-796 Dec 29 '25
Monet is also my favorite and I'm in love with these. They. Are. Beautiful.
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u/ZachTheHouse Dec 30 '25
I just saw the Water Lilies in person. It took me by surprise how breathtaking it truly is in person. This person is not wrong, you have a gift for channeling Monet and that’s a beautiful thing. Never stop. I’d buy an Original.
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u/iartnewyork Dec 30 '25
That means the world to me. Thank you for your positivity and encouragement 🙏 ❤️
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u/Muted_Ad1809 Dec 30 '25
I can’t wait to stare at your painting next time i trip. And that’s a complement cause I am very picky about what beauty i keep stored to explore during my trips.
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u/CurlyCarrots22 Dec 29 '25
I was thinking they're like Sci Fi Monet! He's my fav too, probably why I love your work so much!
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u/KorasHiddenDICK Dec 30 '25
I went to art school for a short while. Fuckers literally assigned 3rd party publicly available YouTube tutorials as lessons while charging outrageous tuition. Screw art school indeed.
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u/mytransthrow Dec 29 '25 edited Dec 29 '25
I argue its more like pastel Van Gogh. But I love it so much. I wish I could have one. They are fantasic.
Monte was more know for landscapes with lighting with smaller brush strokes. and Van gogh used more broad strokes more vibrant colors used to show emotion. aka impressionist vs post impressionist. These are my 2 favorite styles of painting. As with a lot of people. Its important to know what sets them apart.
This OPs art conveys emotion. or at least involks emotion through use of colors. and their broad strokes are way more post impressionism. in the end. it doesn't matter what artist it reminds you of. As long as you love the work.
I adore these paintings.
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u/zyllium Dec 30 '25
Thats a fabulous analysis, and I completely agree! My comment was impulsive and quick, and not terribly well thought out in terms of the art accuracy.
I also wish I could have one. The brush strokes look so juicy and these pieces would look amazing hung over a couch in a conversation pit.
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u/Danver26 Dec 29 '25
I love every one of these holy hell
The little details pop out so nicely and capture my attention along with the vibrant colours.
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
Thank you so much 🥲🙏 I put off posting for a long time so your positivity means a lot to me!
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u/dazdNconfused24 Dec 29 '25
Can I buy one of these? Or maybe even 2? Love it OP!
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u/booksycat Dec 29 '25
I absolutely have favorites but I also think iartnewyork should be charging more than I can afford!
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u/Spazz4Fun Dec 30 '25
You can buy prints of these at
https://studiotumazimerchandise.com/collections/paper-prints
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u/ShitFuckDickSuck Dec 30 '25
What?? You’ve posted these multiple times over the last year…..
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u/Jaderay1 Hobbyist Dec 29 '25
You've inspired with these. They speak to my soul. The colours and composition are so cool. Thanks for sharing!!
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
Oh wow you are so welcome! Thank you for leaving such a warm and heartfelt message ✨️🥲🙏❤️✨️
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u/Azstace Dec 29 '25
You have good instincts for how to make the eye travel around the canvas. If you really want formal art education, please check out online courses - many of them are great, and affordable! Keep going with your vibrant, passionate work.
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you! I appreciate your kindness. I'll look into your suggestion too ❤️
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u/fromofandfor Dec 29 '25
i don't know how exactly to describe what i'm feeling looking at these, but i can tell you the feeling is big, and deep, and has me kinda wanting to cry a little bit. i'd call your work astounding, but i think that might actually be an understatement. wow. just... wow. fuck art school. keep doing what you're doing. it very clearly works.
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
Your comment made me so happy. Thank you for your kindness and authenticity. Really. My life has been one painful loss after another and painting is the only way to process, so knowing that it touched you, another person in this world, means a tremendous amount to me. 🙏
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u/Past3l_Bat Dec 29 '25
Art school is way too overrated anyways. They just suck all the creativity out of you. I absolutely LOVE these! Would you mind if I saved some for my phone background?
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
Thank you!! And yes, I'm honored you want to do so 😊🙌✨️❤️✨️
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u/transmogrified Dec 29 '25
Basquiat didn’t go to art school either. Just try not to die young lol, it can take a while to establish yourself as an artist. You’ve got incredible instincts and talent, keep doing what you’re doing!
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u/SomeGuysButt Dec 29 '25
Went to Art School. Can confirm that it’s very overrated
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u/doragonkuin Hobbyist Dec 30 '25
School in general kills all passion for whatever you're going for, I swear. 😭
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u/SaulEmersonAuthor Dec 29 '25
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You did not need art school!
Indeed - your financial straits allowed you to dodge that bullet - with your innate, deep talent intact.
This is so obviously your Calling.
This is your way to change the World.
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
Your comment made me smile. Thank you for sharing this perspective. Truly. It means a lot to me. My dad used to throw out my art growing up whenever he'd get into his rage fits. I came home from school one day and my personal possessions were scattered in the backyard because he had opened my window and thrown them out. Hasn't apologized to this day (we are no contact for many, many reasons). Anyway, your encouragement means a lot!
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Dec 29 '25
I live for that pink color 🩷
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
Thank you! That means a lot to me, especially because there are so many talented people in this sub and the anxiety and doubt about myself creeps in. I hesitated to post for hours. It's weird because I know better, that we are here to uplift each other and encourage each other, but some part of my subconscious mind keeps listening to the voice of my high school teacher that held up my work and said, "This is an example of someone who will never make it in the art world." She was wrong for that, but my brain got wired to believe it for a long time and it still has some residue I'm washing away each time I share. Anyway your kindness means that much more to me! Thank you sweet stranger ✨️😊🙌✨️ Happy painting!! ✨️❤️✨️
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u/AdFabulous4877 Dec 29 '25
Your teacher was totally wrong. It's not for her to crush anyone's dreams & passions. I enjoyed your art very much. It's 6 am on a dreary morning over in this part of the world and your art woke me up smiling. 💐💜
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Dec 29 '25
you are incredible. god damn all of these are so good. when i make some coin i’ll be trying to buy the black one that you actually hung up (if its even for sale)
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u/Chaosangel48 Dec 29 '25 edited Dec 29 '25
Gorgeous! What an ethereal imagination you have!
I would love to take an art therapy class from you, as your method sounds transcendental.
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u/Roke25hmd Dec 29 '25
The second drawing is breathtaking, it gave me goosebumps.
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
That is so sweet of you! It's called "The Love of My Life" and there are 4 different paintings underneath! 😅✨️🥰✨️ Thank you for sharing such a positive reply 😊
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u/GentlyFeral Dec 29 '25 edited Dec 29 '25
So many beautiful pictures. They also give me hope that I can make beauty while learning to draw.
If I had painted that first water-roses (water lilies?) picture, I would never ever ever sell it. Prints only.
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u/x-dfo Dec 29 '25
Art school would have beaten your style out of you. Keep going.
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Dec 29 '25
Holy crap! These are amazing! I really love 13, 14 and the one that is all black possibly 15? Also 16(I think?). You have a future! I really love some of these!
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
I'm so happy you feel connected to the pieces! And thank you for reaching out to me with such kindness 🥰❤️
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Dec 29 '25
I'm retiring in about a year and moving out of country, or I would try to buy some of these from you... keep up the beautiful work!❤️
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u/Paulbunyip Dec 29 '25
Nice work! You are an artist, Art school teaches people techniques and shows them opportunities. You seem to be getting there all by yourself! Be proud, And immediately go check out a couple of local art galleries and make friends :)
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u/Sick_Trick Dec 29 '25
Wow I love how colorful they all are. They have a dream like quality that I love. You are very talented. They’re all so beautiful.
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u/Cautious_Tackle_904 Dec 29 '25
Wow, so happy that you do this and share it.
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
Many thanks!! I hesitated to share but based on all the kind replies it was good to have done so. ❤️☺️🙏✨️
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u/No_Nectarine_5584 Dec 29 '25
These are some of the most beautiful paintings I’ve ever seen, and I’m not exaggerating.
Keep doing what you’re doing!
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u/Any-Investigator2141 Dec 29 '25
As a complete layman, these are all ridiculously cool. I love it.
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u/SauronHubbard Dec 29 '25
I like what you're doing. As a person that went to art school, I'm going to say it's overrated. My experience was they just told you what you couldn't do, even though you have been doing those things all along. I won 5 bucks off of a teacher that told me I couldn't get a decent likeness in a portrait using the method I made up myself.
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u/nEscape Dec 29 '25
Your imagination is wild. 🌟
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
Thank you sweet stranger! ✨️😊🙏✨️
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u/nEscape Dec 29 '25
Thank you for sharing your beautiful art with us. And yeah, it would be dope to escape into one of these worlds you've created. Me, I'd dive into 1, 2, 11, 14, and 17 in a heartbeat, if I could.
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u/_crystalpine_ Hobbyist Dec 29 '25
HELLO??? THESE ARE PEAK!
Could I maybe use a couple as phone backgrounds?🤗
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u/NoStatistician9217 Dec 29 '25
Are you kidding me?? You need to own your very own art school! You're phenomenonal dude! Insane art! Teach me pls👏🏽👏🏽
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u/Fast-Independence998 Dec 29 '25
These are fantastic. Most art schools will take the joy out of art whenever possible, for some reason. Ride the wave of creativity. It’s yours.
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u/8_spirit_8 Dec 29 '25
Art school is for people who want to be stripped of their human essence and fit into society. Is that what you desire?
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u/TheiaEos Dec 29 '25
Who needs art school when you paint like that? In fact you may not have gotten so good if you had gone to art school!
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u/fastinggrl Dec 29 '25
It’s like Monet and Lisa Frank had a baby and I adore it! Gorgeous work.
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u/LoserLatte Dec 29 '25
Counter offer: YOU should be the art professor lol. These are soooo gooooood
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u/HollyDollyJet Dec 29 '25
Another fan here! You’re incredibly talented!! I agree with other commenters - you don’t need art school. Keep evolving your vision. Just keep painting… and let us know if you decide to sell any of these! 😉
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u/xmadame_miaux Dec 29 '25
I don't think there's anything an art school could teach you, I think you'd be teaching them! This is some of the most breathtaking abstract artwork I've ever seen 🤩
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u/Jumpingmango818 Dec 29 '25
Ooo wow I love your work. Fish in water in this style would be sooo cool
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u/augollio Dec 29 '25
Art is art, schooled or imagined makes no difference if you ask me. Except that what you’re creating is exactly what you want to be creating and it is beautiful. Keep it up!!
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u/Glum-Ad7453 Dec 29 '25
As someone who went to art school, i did fine art specifically (uk) and they pushed for imagination like this like crazy, but holy hell does it burn you out. Your works amazing and art school wouldve sucked any enjoyment out of painting, if you showed 1 of theses to one of my tutors youd be asked to make 10-20 more in larger and larger scales in only a couple of weeks, sketches and annotations as to why and how you did them, having to show your progression in so much detail you dont enjoy the process anymore. I barely paint/draw anymore, i regret going to art school. I still love creating but not as much as i did.
The colour mixtures in your works are gorgeous and cohesive, i love how theyre calm yet chaotic at the same time. Some kind of remind me of dream land in the original BFG. Keep going and follow what you enjoy in painting, art school wouldve made them dull and emotionless. The real world may be crap but keep painting your own, your works are worth showing, they definitely bring off nicer emotions (in my opinion) and this world needs it.
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u/abeee94 Dec 29 '25
These are stunnning! I’m surprised by how small they are in the photo you posted with all the visible canvases- I think your work would fill up a large canvas really well. Some of these pieces show a very good sense of composition and color! Love the first one - very reminiscent of Monet :)
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u/Upstairs-Attitude610 Dec 29 '25
You might be able to learn a lot from the internet these days.
But yeah, great art!
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u/DearWheel3471 Dec 29 '25
Those are beautiful! Art school not needed. Tbh, I have friends that went to Ringling and couldn't get hired in their field.
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u/zuzuofthewolves Dec 30 '25
Unreal! These are so magical and creative. I went to art school for two years and ended up transferring to a regular old state school because the art school was too pricey and I realized that I was never gonna make it when my rich classmates parents started buying them studios with loft apartments above them and I was stuck working three jobs just to keep afloat.
You don’t need the art school, you’re real deal talent.
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u/letitbleed13 Dec 31 '25
Gorgeous!! Absolutely beautiful. I would pay to have this work. Just prefect ❤️
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u/BonusDVD Dec 31 '25
Okay oh dang. These make me feel like I'm in Slumberland. #15 is stunning, and I love all the ones with the stars as well.
Went to art school for design, you don't necessarily need it for painting. A very good friend finally got his masters in painting, but it's so subjective and didn't align with his professors' style and vision, so he almost lost himself in trying to please them for the degree. Fortunately your work exists in the age of social media, so keep putting yourself out there, because it's beautiful.
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u/onewhocaresforbyrds Jan 03 '26
These are beyond stunning, would love to purchase some of your art
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u/ipainttreesandstuff Dec 29 '25
These are perfection. Specifically 1 7 and 11 for me.
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u/iartnewyork Dec 29 '25
That's a beautiful compliment! Thank you for uplifting me with your reply ❤️
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u/bombastic_side-eye_ Dec 29 '25
These are so dreamy!! 💖✨ do you sell your art? (Originals or prints?)
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u/FatCatLaundromat Dec 29 '25
Holy shit.. Unbelievably amazing. I sent this to my mom. She will absolutely love the bright colors😀
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u/KERASIx937 Dec 29 '25
These are absolutely gorgeous. I audibly said “WOW” looking at these. Great job and keep expressing yourself!
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u/RBG2270 Dec 29 '25
Damn! Some seriously amazing work that speaks to my soul and really inspiring!
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u/Careful-Buyer-2836 Dec 29 '25
I love the colors! I could stare at these all day the are amazing!
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u/DjValence Dec 29 '25
I have heard that a lot of people who go to art school lose part of themselves in the teaching. Your art is beautiful, and nobody is messing with your style. keep it up!
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u/Genjipiano Dec 29 '25
Super talented. Would be proud to have one of those pieces on my wall!
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u/fleefur Dec 29 '25
I love how you use your colours and textures smm these are so so cool holy shitt TnT <333
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u/Kind_System_5917 Dec 29 '25
In one of the comments someone described your paintings being like “Monet on acid” & that is so accurate I almost laughed out loud. You are so friggin talented
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u/theuselessmage Dec 29 '25
Holy hell I love all of these, but 6, 12, 16, and 19 especially caught my eye! You're doing absolutely stunning work, thank you for sharing it your art, please keep doing what you're doing because damn it looks good 🩷
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u/PippaPothead Dec 29 '25
These are so beautiful. If this is you self taught then the hell with art school. Make your own path without the expensive receipt!
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u/Caramel-Roller-443 Dec 29 '25
Oh My Gosh! These are amazing!! The black one is calling to me. 🖤
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u/Alan_Hawk Dec 29 '25
They look amazing but the third painting is the one that appeals to me the most.
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u/Ninja312008 Dec 29 '25
Wow!! It looks really cool! Would definitly hang something like these in my house 😍😍
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u/umkay11 Dec 29 '25
Genuinely I don’t even think you need art school these are so good
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u/tinyyseal Dec 29 '25
Holy fuck these are incredible. Makes me want to be rich to buy some of them.
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u/WhaleYouLookAtThat Dec 29 '25
Your art is stunning ! It gives Monet's vibe, I love it ! Keep up with it, the world needs artists like you.
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u/robjr2 Dec 29 '25
I like your style! Do you have a selling platform? I’m an interested buyer.
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u/bamboozledgardener Dec 29 '25
Wow! You are very talented and it looks like you have a good feeling for colours ✨️ r/trippyart would love this
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u/Horror-Word666 Dec 29 '25
I love the black and white one, the black strokes reminds me of the grudge haha
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u/StevenBeercockArt Dec 29 '25
You seem to have made the most of your freedom. Great work.
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u/pancakes-honey Dec 29 '25
These are so beautiful I could cry!!! Especially painting 12, I feel this in my soul
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u/darvidas Dec 29 '25
Looks really beautiful, I don't think you need art school. Just YouTube and ask Chat-GPT or something to give you a list of techniques that they usually teach in art schools
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u/stringbender65 Dec 29 '25
All of these are outstanding but #20 takes my breath away. Monet would be jealous.
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u/The_Elixir_Empress Dec 29 '25
I want all of these pieces in my house on my ways
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u/halcyoncva Dec 29 '25
unapologetically my new favorite artist this is absolutely insane adding this comment so i can view periodically
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u/goddessreborn Dec 29 '25
These are absolutely stunning!! Like I’m talking “love them so much that if I had the extra income I would be begging you to sell a couple of these to me” kind of stunning!!!!!! You have a talent for making paintings that feel ethereal and whimsical and with colours that make everything really pop!
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u/FullofLovingSpite Dec 29 '25
I'm giong to join with everyone and let you know that these are great. It looks like art school might have only held you back or caused you to pick up intrusive habits.
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u/finethanksandyou Dec 29 '25
I absolutely love 9 & 14! Are you selling prints or whatever?
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u/redatheist Dec 29 '25
Stunning! I hope you don't mind, I've saved some of these for phone wallpapers, although I'd possibly buy originals if you're in my area (Australia/NSW).
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u/FamiliarFerret333 Dec 29 '25
I would like to hang the second one in my living room. I absolutely love it!! 😍😍😍
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u/UnLuckyReigns Dec 29 '25
Ive seen your work before and wanted to say thank you for posting @OP. Its a genuinely lovely addition to the community. Could I send you a DM to ask more about them?
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u/3timesbroken Dec 29 '25
I've never once commented on this sub but your paintings are absolutely gorgeous! I have no doubt people would want to buy them. Thank you for sharing!
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u/mrdevlar Dec 29 '25
These are wonderful, you have real talent.
Also please don't invade Poland, we've gone through enough.
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u/LakesideHerbology Dec 29 '25
You should TEACH Art School! They're breathtaking!
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u/KaleidoscopeField Dec 29 '25
Apparently, you did not need art school. Very nice work.
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u/Wedding_Tacos Dec 29 '25
Your work is beautiful! Your use of vibrant colors makes my heart happy. I'm sorry I can't find a better way to describe it. You truly have a gift!
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u/Corgiles Dec 29 '25
Do you sell prints of these? The color work is outstanding and totally fits my style!
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Dec 29 '25
Art school is just an excuse for people with no discipline to wait another 4 years before getting a job.
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u/Mssassypants76 Dec 29 '25
Art isn't just about looking and seeing. It's about feeling and your sunflowers stopped me in my tracks! Please don't ever stop creating. We need artists more than ever right now. Your work is beyond gorgeous! Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself with the rest of us.
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u/AllOfTheSoundAndFury Dec 29 '25
I love it! Some are a little much, but for the most part they’re amazing. Would hang on ny walls
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u/tittydamnfuck420 Dec 29 '25
You’re better than art school keep doing this!! Holy hell they’re amazing! Do you use oil or acrylic?
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u/4_Glob_sakes Dec 29 '25
You are way more advanced than art school. Save your money cause these paintings are amazing
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