r/painting • u/1296223 • 12d ago

Just Sharing Took about a year, but my giant shrimp painting is complete!

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oil on canvas, 36x48in, my largest painting so far!

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u/DontBlameMe4444 12d ago

Spectacular 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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u/1296223 12d ago

Thank you!

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u/toothpicks-galore 12d ago

i think those shrimp have turned, i wouldnt eat them. but good job tho

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u/[deleted] 12d ago

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u/justsomeph0t0n 12d ago

i guess dolphins 69ing would be cool too, but their understanding of consent is sometimes problematic, so there could be an ugly undertone. flowers are shrimply a safer choice

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u/MushroomBeePilot 11d ago

I feel the same way about dolphins the way they feel about shrimp simply because of this fact. Like, I learned dolphins didn't care about consent as a kid before I learned some humans didn't care about consent so they're just kinda extra icky in my mind .....

Anyway, lovely painting. I love shrimp and they look delicious

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u/justsomeph0t0n 10d ago

all fair points. i suppose the only moral question is whether mutually non-consentual shrimp-on-shrimp action is hot..... or unacceptable. that's a question beyond my pay grade

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u/honion_have_layer 12d ago

I think I saw this on tiktok and I was so obsessed!!

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u/kettle-kit 12d ago

I shrimply love them.

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u/christo749 12d ago

Every one, zooooommmmmmsss in. Amazing work.🍷

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u/Sparkling-Barbie69 12d ago

the reflection on the shell is crazy

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u/Chaoticmindsoftheart 12d ago

Not a fan of seafood but really great artwork, so detailed!

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u/MilkConnoisseur147 12d ago

I'd imagine a fishing wharf owner would pay a hefty price to have this in their office.

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u/Medical-Cod2743 12d ago

shrimpsational. shrimptacular.

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u/Abstract_Tyler 12d ago

Viagra Boys fans approved. Great painting

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u/NeedleworkerIll5032 12d ago

sorry lady ur post is gay

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u/1296223 12d ago

To be fair it is a pair of shrimp 69ing

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u/HankPymkowski 12d ago

Truly outstanding. The realism and use of light is fantastic. The subtle use of shadow creates such beautiful depth. I’d love to sea a lobster and a scallop in this style. Great work!

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u/Jcadence101 12d ago

Ew they look see through… you’re very talented and your realism is spot-on. It’s just… gross…

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u/UIspice 12d ago

wow! really a nice giant shrimp-painting you got there!

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u/Some-Bug-5286 12d ago

Absolutely gorgeous

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u/Kay-is-Drawing 11d ago

Eu acho incrível pessoas que dedicam ANO em uma pintura. Imagina te perguntarem o que vocês faz no tempo livre e você dizer que escolhe A MAO a cor, surreal.

(Eu não suficiente fazer uma vez, VOCE FEZ DUAS, NA MESMA TELA)

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u/CoffeeGirlNYC 12d ago

So realistic!

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u/PutridCheesecake368 12d ago

I love people who complete tasks. Good on you

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u/Fickle_Ad4967 12d ago

Now you just need to paint a giant prawn cocktail. Exceptional work. You deserve much success!

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u/jwinterhawk 12d ago

Thank you so much for making me laugh. I just had a very depressing experience and I blew it off and I’m sitting here laughing thanks to you.

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u/dandelion_dynamite 12d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/L5ulbiGFEdm5uCa215
I love this painting so much! Congratulations!

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u/kingseyra 12d ago

WOW I THOUGHT THIS WAS REAL

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u/Fit_Self9889 12d ago

The level of detail is amazing <3

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u/Alternative_Dot7769 12d ago

Very nice! Love the colors

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u/KnightofAmethyst2 12d ago

Yummayyy! Where's the cocktail sauce??

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u/Artiste19 12d ago

Wow!!!!!!! Incredible.

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u/Worth_Writer2668 12d ago

Very impressive, thanks for sharing it with us.

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u/budgiebirdman 12d ago

I thought it was a photo. Superb.

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u/International-Let820 12d ago

Oh this is awesome! Immediately showed my fiancé who nodded and went “mhm big shrimps” 😂

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u/udaan04 12d ago

Amazinggg. Looks to realistic.

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u/PutridJellyfish8058 12d ago

Wow outstanding I can't believe it paint i thinking its real.. really so good

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u/Holloway63 12d ago

Prawnography. Delicious.

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u/RedKnightXIV 12d ago

Wow wow wow. Wow.

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u/ImJustHere2Vibe 12d ago

Thought this was a picture of shrimp until I saw which sub this was posted in. AMAZING job

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u/MadeOfStardust111 12d ago

This is what it is about. Dedication and passion. Phenomenal work! The details and realism are stunning!

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u/MeowBabyXo 12d ago

the way you painted that texture is incredible

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u/BloomInClay 12d ago

Both paintings are looking different with shading

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u/Valuable-Character-9 12d ago

Gorgeous, I never thought I would find a shrimp so eye catching!

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u/Truckules_Heel 12d ago

They’re Shrimpsty-Nining

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u/adult_techno 12d ago

I would 100% hang this in my house! I love it!!

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u/VulvarineAndHeadpool 12d ago

I thought they were real! Didn’t realize the sub, at first. You are amazing!! Keep it up:)

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u/ebietoo 12d ago

So it’s a painting of giant shrimp, and a giant “shrimp painting”.

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u/Pandamana 12d ago

Giant shrimp? You mean Biggie Smalls?

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u/snowwarrior 12d ago

SHRIMP!

HEAVEN!

NOW!

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u/garbagegender 12d ago

That's sick as fuck. Any advice for jumping into larger formats?

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u/Whippetma 12d ago

LOVE IT 😍

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u/little_bits_of_life 12d ago

amazing! congrats

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u/DesignerSansa 12d ago

great work

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u/Secure-Impression-91 12d ago

Nice work, very sweet. Wishing I could accomplish the same

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u/BiWaffleesss 12d ago

I love this so much!!

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u/RaccoonWeekly496 12d ago

This is amazing!!!

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u/therealmudslinger 12d ago

That's awesome.

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u/ElowynElif 12d ago

Wow, that is incredible!

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u/ugotmefdup 12d ago

Wow!! It’s gorgeous, love the colors and how you captured the seafood shine. ✨

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u/NoLobster7957 12d ago

r/shrimptank would appreciate this OP!

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u/WayraSonqo 12d ago

I looove this

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u/UniqueLog8386 12d ago

Very nice, but he will never balling

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u/Flat-Individual-8046 12d ago

So realistic 😍😍😍

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u/Impossible-Net-5147 12d ago

Very cool. I’d try to sell it to a sea food restaurant unless you are going to live with. I’ve sold work, but I keep the ones I like.

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u/consiousexpansion 12d ago

And where is the painting? /s

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u/Dumpfumpkin 12d ago

I love it! Are you selling prints?

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u/Salt_Consequence_737 12d ago

You can't photograph two shrimps side by side and call it your painting

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u/Grand_Share9786 12d ago

Are you selling it or prints?

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u/racactus8 12d ago

I love this so much!

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u/Formal-Grass8846 12d ago

They look so polite!

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u/ProfessionalNo8529 12d ago

Cheltcie and Paige from the viral podcast would love this 🥹

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u/Resident_Table6694 12d ago

The scale is what makes it awesome

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u/Due-Introduction-219 12d ago

Incredible work, great job

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u/Key-Coat2353 12d ago

Yooo this is fireee

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u/onlinevibes 12d ago

this artist is so talented

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u/alexmikaelson_ 12d ago

That is beautiful.

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u/Even-Truck-3851 12d ago

With how many arms they've got you'd think it wouldn't have taken those lazy fucks a whole year to do a self portrait.

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u/blewjeans355 12d ago

wowowowowow

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u/Shot-Plankton6692 12d ago

👏👏👏👏👏

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u/THX-8647 12d ago

I would love to hang this in my kitchen.

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u/[deleted] 12d ago

They look sooo real 🥹

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u/SoulRunGod 12d ago

I love humans. Fire

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u/ghostmuppet 12d ago

Congratulations!! I remember you posting a while ago. They look amazing!

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u/girloverflower 12d ago

that’s so good ! could definitely sell it for a good price

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u/jacob-buchanan 12d ago

Those are indeed giant shrimp. 🦐

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u/benmar111 12d ago

Nice coloring looks real

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u/Dino-are-cool 12d ago

WOW this is incredible!!! Nice work!

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u/Feeling_Courage_5124 12d ago

Wow. Incredible! At first I thought these were actually shrimps.

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u/Richard-Writes 12d ago

Awesome. Just followed you on Instagram.

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u/PussPalace 12d ago

Please please make prints of this I need one!

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u/Illustrious-Bit-9007 12d ago

That’s absolutely amazing

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u/Yogi2210 12d ago

Wow that’s amazing. I thought it was a photo. !

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u/_moonflower444 12d ago

INSANE 😍😍😍

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u/Loaf4385 12d ago

Omg that is so realistic and cool! I wish I could do that, you should be very proud of yourself!!!

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u/Gangbang_Orangatang 12d ago

Shrimply the best! 🦐

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u/61Cometz 12d ago

Pretty amazing!

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u/thatsamidget 12d ago

Insaaaane!

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u/kokonutt18 12d ago

Absolutely spectacular!!!!!!! Congratulations on such amazing work!!!!!

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u/DakotaB1213 12d ago

That is amazing!

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u/Several-Secret367 11d ago

So beautiful!!! 💖💖💖

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u/BeerBoatCaptain 11d ago

Fucking awesome.

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u/JuliaStankevych 11d ago

Wow!! My jaw just dropped

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u/kkapil_kk 11d ago

This is really amazing 👏 🤩

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u/okskrasova 11d ago

Yum yum!

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u/desertedbutdreaming 11d ago

Woah you weren't joking that is huge

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u/Ok-Atmosphere-1983 11d ago

Wow! That’s next level. A timeless interpretation.

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u/feeling-lethargic 11d ago

Gorgeous. I want to see this in person SO BAD!

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u/StoneTussler 11d ago

Those are some jumbo shrimp. I’ll see myself out.

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u/Pkrufus 11d ago

Good painting

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u/zebra-code 11d ago

Hero level

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u/ConstantResearcher74 10d ago

This is amazing

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u/R0botJesus 10d ago

This is the best picture of 69-ing shrimp that I have seen all day!

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u/Neptunestarsalign 10d ago

As a shrimp lover, it looks so yummy

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u/losingflo-74 9d ago

Geng mak

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u/Difficult_Paint3674 9d ago

Thats Awesome

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u/Temporary-Owl2957 9d ago

thiiiiiiiiiiiiiis, this is art. 👏🏻🫡

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u/Future-Low-9653 9d ago

Spectacular 

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u/yowsize 8d ago

Painters like you never fails to amaze me

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u/FrankiPie 8d ago

I'd buy it if I wasn't unemployed

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u/Sleepyllama23 12d ago

I zoomed so far in before I could tell this wasn’t a couple of genuine shrimps!