/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>3883693
Yeah I realized at a later point that it's based off a photo. Still impressive.

On another note, here's what >>3852504 ended up like before I scrapped it, might as well post it since thread's still alive. It turned out too lame considering all the nights I spent painting it but it was still a good lesson in terms of value/shape stacking and edge. Still don't know why I went with a 20 gray for the darkest value instead of 0.

I feel like I should maybe drop the textured brush for the pure painting stuff for the time being and focus on getting good value shapes instead. I've spent some time just looking at good painters' paintings and I realize more and more the power of shape/value/edge (no shit)