Painters struggle to fix mistakes on artwork
13 posts in the last 30 days, all from r/painting.
“There is something that bothers me in this painting i cant put my finger on. Can u tell me some ideas to save this.”
“Ruined a canvas with a sketch that wasn’t working, and since pencil won’t come off canvas, I just slapped some paint on it and painted myself a little cutie. Anyone have tips on how to sketch on canvas, what to use?”
“I started with watercolor, then added lines with pen then some details with acrylic markers. I feel like the bottom middle needs a lot of work. I repainted it and it came out better but I want to make this one better too. 😌 any tips are greatly appreciated 😅”
Multiple posts describe painters encountering issues with their work and seeking advice on how to correct them. One user is trying to adjust the perspective of a figure, while another worries about paper thickness for acrylic paint.
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“Ruined a canvas with a sketch that wasn’t working, and since pencil won’t come off canvas, I just slapped some paint on it and painted myself a little cutie. Anyone have tips on how to sketch on canvas, what to use? submitted by /u/liberatedhusks [link]…”
“I started with watercolor, then added lines with pen then some details with acrylic markers. I feel like the bottom middle needs a lot of work. I repainted it and it came out better but I want to make this one better too. 😌 any tips are greatly appreciated 😅 submitted by /u/berzerkergurl [link] [comments]”
“Hi peoples. I just got into art after experiencing some hardships and though im not great I did work on this painting which I was super proud of. It inspired me to continue and to invest into more mediums and supplies. This is where I need your help. I finished the first image a little over a week ago and I recently saw this acrylic varnish that is suppose to make your painting pop. The second image is from this morning when I attempted to apply the first coat. I am wondering is there anything I”
“There is something that bothers me in this painting i cant put my finger on. Can u tell me some ideas to save this. submitted by /u/reira_chu [link] [comments]”
“I want to paint this on a large canvas and would like to fix the composition before I scale it up. submitted by /u/Delicious-Damage-235 [link] [comments]”
“This is done with watercolours, and overall it's okay. But as you can see in the earlier stages where it's more subtle and has choppiness. I finall rewet everything strange? But is this the direction I have to go. I'm worried I'd get backruns. Feedback would be great! Or any tips specific to layering thank u!! 😊 submitted by /u/danemman1975 [link] [comments]”
“Hi all! I am finishing up this watercolor painting, but I don't like this particular area in the middle. I would like to hear some advice from the more experienced amongst us. Initially, I tried some pastels with watercolor here and really didn't like the effect in the end. I tried going over it again several times, but the paper I am using is not that high quality and I feel that I am pushing my chances at this point. My idea for a solution is covering it up with copper tape. I just wou”
“Here’s a handful of my works that I’ve spent weeks on each individual one. Should I be spending long periods of time on single pieces, or should I produce larger quantities in shorter time? I wanna do this for a living but my portfolio is relatively small. Is quality a byproduct of quantity, or does it come with time? submitted by /u/Bitter-Mousse-8599 [link] [comments]”
“These are my last two paintings, the first one is 9x12 acrylic on canvas, the second is 12x16 acrylic on canvas panel. Something feels off and i can’t tell what, i’ve been painting for just about a year now and need feedback. submitted by /u/Technical-Yogurt6213 [link] [comments]”
“Hi, I just did a drawing on my wall that I liked very much and wanted to paint it but I only have Oil colors, can I Oil paint directly on my wall? Or should I use acrilic instead? Do they have a difference being applied on a wall? OBS: I'm sorry if I didn't get myself very clear english isn't my first language! submitted by /u/Victoraw1 [link] [comments]”
“I’m trying to finish up this piece and I don’t know what colors or what to add in the middle submitted by /u/Prudent-Necessary861 [link] [comments]”
“Something isnt working in the shadow, I don’t know how to get it quite right. Have tried multiple things. Please give me brutal critic, don’t hold back submitted by /u/dub-ba-duba-duba-dub [link] [comments]”
“So i have this sketch on A3 160g paper and i want to paint over it in acrylics but i think the paper might be too thin. Do you think i should give it a go anyway or try redoing it on a actual canvas submitted by /u/YoungZlica [link] [comments]”
“Hey! So she's meant to be on a table against the wall but I accidentally made it look like she was on a shelf? Is there a way to fix it to make it more look like she's on a table or atleast on the ground? submitted by /u/Plus_Pianist3325 [link] [comments]”