This page is to provide on-line help to new painters by critiquing their work and providing answers to their questions. Many times a new painter will experience difficulties in trying to paint. I will help people who send in critique requests but in addition, I would like to invite more experienced artists to also provide answers to these critique request to help build up the knowledge base for giving the most useful advice to people who need some help with their work.Thank you to all who contribute to this site to help people get better with learning to paint with oil paints!
Do you need some help with a painting you are working on? Are you stuck and not sure what to do next? We are here to help you to get past your problem. Critiquing your work is essential to help you move on to better painting skills and knowledge. You can have your critique published on a page or remain anonymous and have a private answer sent.
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3 first oil paintings





I have no experience in oil paint and I am not very good at drawing, colors etc. Anyway these all 3 works are not quite finished and I spoiled the first ...
Nap Spot





I am a beginner. I just thought of a place to take a little nap. I pictured in my head, soft grasses and a nice shade tree and a beautiful blue sky. My ...
from japanese anime drawing to painting





i am into graphic stuff and i've been drawing since I was 5 years old. i was first inspired with japanese anime and it made me want to be an artist. but ...
Bridge over water





Please evaluate it. Have used acrylic on canvas.
many thanks
first oil painting - cala lilies





I've never studied painting and this is my first attempt
Gayle
Looking for comments!





I took a basic drawing class this spring 2010. Now I am taking private lessons. This is my first painting. It is a copy of a painting by French painter ...
Night Walk





I am a beginner. I have no idea what I am doing. I just enjoyed doing it. I painted from my head, no picture.
what background for this room?





I'm struggling with what to add to the background on the right side of this painting and would like suggestions on how to finish it. Just adding a couch ...
Stretchin out on the Savana





This is my very first painting. Its done in oils on canvas. The trees seem too need depth. How would you go about fixing that so you can see the monkeys ...
My second oil painting




This is my second oil painting and I would like to know your opinion about it.
I did not paint this picture to beautiful, I just wanted to express my ...
Magnolias




Dear All,
This is my very first oil painting and I am curios about your opinion. I also would be greatful to hear some constructive criticism.
Thanks ...
school




I was requested to paint this building. There was no vegetation around it and I really struggled to make it interesting.... Also I'm not sure how to handle ...
Venice...




Hi
i am a beginner in oil painting. I tried to paint from a photo of Venice. It would be great if any of you can give feedback on this painting. It will ...
My 1st oil painting




Hello! I am from Pakistan.This is my 1st oil painting. I havent got any professional guidance.Please help me in my weak points.My drawing is fine.Please ...
My first oil painting-Still life-Fruits




Hi,
This is my first painting with oil.Have attached both the initial underpainting and the final one.Rather have never tried anything before with paint ...
Llanyrafon Mill




I am new to oil and would like your true opinion of this painting.
It is one of the first that I have done in oil.
My husband usually critiques ...
Fall River




This is my first oil painting. Please review and provide feedback
Landscape Painting




I'm having problems mixing my colors too dark. The sky was supposed to be a much lighter blue, and the bottom portion was supposed to be a way lighter ...
Early morning in the Pasture




This is my second painting. It is done with oils on canvas. Any suggestions? or just a "How am I doin". Any potential? Do you think anyone would buy this?...
composition problem




This is my first oil painting and it's still only partially complete. My problem is I painted the second, lower horse too small and too low in the frame....
Clouds




I am having trouble with clouds, the fluffy ones on the horizon, in my paintings. When I try to soften, blend and highlight them, i get alot of smearing ...
Need help with colors




Whenever I do a painting I can't get my colors to stand out, I use acrylics, here is sample of my painting.
I wanted to put in some really nice bright ...
First oil painting but how to give finishing touch




Hi,
I tried painting a photograph i saw online. This is first time ever I tried oil painting. Please help me with fine finishing as my painting does ...
Hansens Creek near Lake City Colorado



This is my first oil painting. I have painted watercolor for several years, but wanted to try something new. My watercolor techniques influenced me to ...
need something more...



I just felt like painting and so i did this painting. I attached it so hopefully you can see it. but i feel like it needs something more to make the eyes ...
Icy landscape



Hi,
I am on with an icy landscape painting in the early night. I want to paint the FOG/water splash from the falls.
rgds,
roopa
Wispers of the night



I just started oil painting and I need your professional opinion on this one to know the points that I need to focus on enhancing for future paintings....
First painting



This is my first proper attempt at a painting. It was done from a guide to oil painting book, they show you a step by step guide. I feel i've over done ...
The dancing tree



sir,
pl rate it and criticallly evaluate the same
1st painting...
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wondering what other eyes might think of my painting. This was my first attempt at painting anything. I have always just drawn with a pencil or pen. The ...
Critiques for first paintings =]
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Hey,
Thanks for putting so much information on your site, it really helped. Especially the palette page.
I'm 16 and have literally just painted my ...
painting black and white animals
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how do you start with preparations and also define fur on a black or white animal to get the realistic look.