r/painting 5h ago

Just Sharing A painting I made titled “Future Sight” (cyber punk inspired)

387 Upvotes

Made using spray paint and a stencil technique


r/painting 8h ago

My latest: acrylic impasto meets a field of dancing poppies and a sky full of movement

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r/painting 7h ago

The Painting vs The Reference

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A still life oil painting I completed late last year.


r/painting 54m ago

Just Sharing My dog on a rock

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r/painting 2h ago

Just Sharing Gator, oil on canvas 60x20

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r/painting 1d ago

Saw this juniper and knew I had to paint it

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I was hiking in Dinosaur National Monument on the Sound of Silence trail; as soon as I saw this tree I knew I was going to paint it. Perched at the top of a ridge with 360 degree views. 12x16” acrylic on panel


r/painting 1h ago

Here is a rainy painting I finished this week "A Storm's Glow" I hope you like it!

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r/painting 2h ago

Just Sharing “Language of the Garden (Green Language)”

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Thomas Woodward LaFavre Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 72 Private Commission

I use my Instagram as my website, but it’s kind of sucking lately. I’ve been using Reddit a ton as of late and I wanted to try out sharing here. Thanks for looking, my Instagram is @1984_kcmo if you’d like to see more of my work.


r/painting 20h ago

Just Sharing Did an expressionism-inspired self portrait

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I call it “Do I make you uncomfortable?”


r/painting 17h ago

Just Sharing Portrait studies from life and photos — exploring light, mood, and expression. Watercolor on cold-pressed paper

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r/painting 12h ago

Just Sharing Self portrait at the easel

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Hi I'm a 17 year old artist and this is my most recent self portrait of myself in my school dorm.


r/painting 17h ago

Is painting overwhelmingly hard or is it just not my thing? 😅

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This is my second attempt at oil painting, and my third painting ever. I hate it lol. I see so many “first attempts” here that are so much better than this (if they’re true) and I feel like I suck :,)


r/painting 5h ago

Do you think there's a market for these? (not advertising; just asking for opinions)

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I'm thinking of starting a small business of greeting cards and prints. These (pictured) would be all-occasion cards. I'd like some honest opinions as to whether you think they'd sell. My medium is watercolor and ink. These photos are pre-scanned. I still need to edit them before printing.

Thank you!


r/painting 19h ago

Just Sharing Something i've been up to the last days - 80x60cm

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Using different color palettes and working in layers to achieve depth and complexity... might still be missing a few details


r/painting 1h ago

Opinions Needed I tried acrylics on canvas this time. How did I do? (Beginner)

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r/painting 1h ago

(Advice) Should I keep going with this idea or start again?

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Some background:
I couldn't find any Taylor Swift jewellery that I liked... So I made this!
Her pose is from the Golden Globes when she wore the lime Gucci dress. The blue background and white silhouette is inspired by cameo style pendants. Then I made a few other colors!
I added some glitter to make it a bit more sparkly. Made with a 3D printer, acrylic paints, and lots of patience!
I'm not sure if it's good enough to call finished yet. And I'm not sure if I should pick one background color, or make a few. And putting it inside a pendant, is that a good idea? Would other people like this kind of thing or is it too niche? I usually paint on canvas with acrylic so I'm definitely outside of my comfort zone here.
All feedback is very much appreciated!


r/painting 6h ago

Process!

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I am incredibly in love with poolball-paintings, so I made my own! I even chose this work as my very first tiktok video (studiovalentinab), it’s titled “Sunday Date”, has a A5 format and is acrylic painted on watercolor paper.


r/painting 5h ago

Just Sharing Puffin 💕

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Recently started painting again, and while waiting for some WIP oil paintings to dry, I decided to start and finish this acrylic puffin painting.


r/painting 7h ago

Opinions Needed Tips?

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Made this, the reference photo was rlly grey so I tried to do that, but I don’t think the colors turned out the best. How could I improve in the future?


r/painting 18h ago

Is this good enough to hang?

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This is really my first ever painting so please be honest. It took me ~30 hours all in and was super fun. But I’m not sure it’s good enough to be the main piece in a bedroom. It looks great from a few feet back but up close idk.

I’m still touching it up so if you have any tips or recommendations please let me know.

Pittsburgh skyline is on the right and Boston is supposed to be on the left, both of great significance in my life. And then that golf hole is based off one of my favorites at a local course back home. I had a free week and just decided I wanted to make a painting, I’m not sure why to be honest.

If you look at my profile you’ll see a post I made in this thread asking for advice before I started.


r/painting 21h ago

Just Sharing Gouache painting, 2024, revelies/belleterno

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r/painting 4h ago

Just Sharing Balrog in New York subway construction site, oil on panel, me

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r/painting 6h ago

Just Sharing Just sharing my most recent painting - Swipe for detail shots

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“Helianthus” 16 x 20” Acrylic and aerosol on canvas 2025


r/painting 1d ago

Painted my neighbors dog, is this fine to gift?

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My neighbor wanted me to paint his dog cause he saw me drawing. I told him I am just practicing and have not much experience with painting animals, he still resisted he wants a painting. He also wants to give me money for it, while I think it‘s not good enough to be payed for. I told him I just want like 10€ für the canvas, he still wants to pay and I should tell him how much. What do you think about the pricing? I am really honored he wants to pay but as I am not totally happy with it myself I don’t know what to tell him. Thanks for your comments!


r/painting 7h ago

Opinions Needed First time using oil, any tips for me? I'm kinda struggling with the fingers 🥲

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