/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

I like it but it's nothing special creatively.

>>1506738

Well then yeah, it's okay.

>>1506737
not really trying to be THAT creative. Just made a "decent" painting/portrait.

>>1506739
thanks!

>>1506738
In that case I would expect more in terms of technique. It seems you really half arsed the shading there. Use a finer brush / more thinner to get more blending between the values and pay attention to where the light is coming from. Looks at those thick highlights at the edges of her face? They make no logical sense and look like giant warts.

The hair is just a dark blob with no shading or highlights or sense of volume, which makes everything flatter.

I mean, it's not absolutely terrible but I wouldn't exactly call it a "great achievement"

>>1506745
The light is omni directional. As far as technique, painting is really not that technical don't you think. color, form and values. Thats all it consist of.

Thanks!

>>1506750
Omni-directional, in general, is not the best form of lighting for a painting and is extremely difficult to do right.

>>1506751
i agree. I was trying to challenge myself

>>1506752
Yeah, you're using too thick strokes for what you're trying to accomplish there.

>>1506753
how so? please explain

>>1506755
I already explained it: >>1506745

You need finer control to express multi-directional light properly.

Hey OP, you know Durham has a pretty good art scene right? Tons or artists in your city. Why don't you show your work locally instead of trolling plebes on 4chan?

Oh wait...

>>1506759
I have shown in Durham. I post here for fun

I absolutely love this!

>>1506765
Where

>>1506767
Various coffee shops, the university, "art place"..etc.

>>1506766
Thanks chunbum

>>1505134
On a side note, how many threads you need to spam?

>>1506771
This is my only active thread

>>1506769
The only one of those that's somewhat legit is the Durham Arts Place, but even that isn't a real gallery, it's curated by artists that have their studio there

I'm talking aobut juried shows, real galleries, etc

there is no way your paintings are taken seriously irl, way too many painters in the durham area that are far beyond your skill level

>>1506772
You made a thread with the same OP earlier. Why not use the drawthread if you are looking for critique like everyone else?

>>1506779
dude can't you tell that's Illustrat's shitposting his crap painting and Cumbum is licking his butthole because they're gay with eachother and fuck on their terrible paintings like hoes fuck on a pile of money in a rap video.

>>1506775
Um..there is a lot of shitty artists in Durham. Also coffeehouses are the only places to show that aren't leased out. The golden belt and labor love are lease. I've had work shown in the arts council also I've been in university juried shows. You are over your head with this one dude.

>>1506789
Chu bum praises my art for a reason. Hegenuinely likes my art. With all the mediocre art on 4chan no wonder he gravitates toward my art.

>>1506812
A horrible artist likes the work of another horrible artist. Who woulda thunk?

illastrat, maybe you put on a trip because it's always obvious when you post.

>inb4 you respond to me

>>1506821
I am only called horrible because it is convenient. Click "catalog". My art is significantly better than other art post. While u guys delusionally try to down play my art, everyone that aren't trying to protect their ego sees that I am talent. But seriously...even if chu bum is mediocre what reason would he have to like my art? You are rationalising. Somebody call Freud.

>>1506836
>better than 4chan artists which are essentially all beginners with no taste
>an accomplishment

pick one

>>1506836
>While u guys delusionally try to down play my art, everyone that aren't trying to protect their ego sees that I am talent.
nope, it's so bad that we're just ignoring you.
it's more like,
>hurr, who gets my trollbait?

>>1506836
People here have told you exactly why your artwork is horrible, you refuse to listen because it is convenient.

Same thing when people post other d/i/cks more skilled than you. You cover your ears and keep screaming you're the best. It's sad, but also hilarious, which is why we keep you around. Comedy gold.

>>1506841
>ignoring you
>by bumping your thread

>>1506846
excuse me, i meant ignoring his shitty artwork.

>>1506848
>by keeping said artwork on the front page 24/7
Oh ok.

>>1506839
Go to the catalog section. I am better than 75% of it. Seriously. People don't like me because of my attitude.

>>1506851
even if you were better than 100% of it, it wouldnt be much of an accomplishment, you get what im saying?

it's like beating a bunch of retrded kids in a footrace and then trying to claim you are a great runner

and your attitude is arrogant and shitty, always has been

>>1506851
So a good quarter of the board is better than you? I agree, and that doesn't say much about your work. The other 75% of work is literally by 14 year old anime fans. Everyone with a few years experience is already way better than you are.

>>1506854
I am trying to change my attitude. But yeah if you call me horrible you call about 85% of this site horrible. and saying I am the worst is just unrealistic. I can't take it seriously. I typically see one painting a day on this site that interest me but it seems everyone is a critique. I would be embarrassed.

>>1506856
I have a few years experience ..been creating art seriously for 3 years not including midterm break

>>1506861
If you want to improve your attitude then you should really work on growing a thicker skin.


When you put your art on the internet (especially 4chan) there are going to be people who say negative things. It's just the nature of the internet.

The sooner you accept that fact the better off you will be as a person and an artist. If you are truly happy with your work then that should be enough. Flying off the handle and arguing with everyone who doesn't compliment your work just makes you seem insecure

>>1506869
I have a right to define myself. But if you are mediocre you are not credible enough to criticize. Ironically the mediocre have the most to say.

>>1506869
I have a right to defend myself. But if you are mediocre you are not credible enough to criticize. Ironically the mediocre have the most to say

>>1506874
>HA.

Seriously though, if all this artwork is beneath you, why even post here?

>>1506877
I post for the social element. Nothing more.

>>1506879
>Again, HA.

Then why do yuo ask for critique in EVERY thread from anonymous idiots that you're better than.

>i made this last night. I figure it is a great accomplishment. What do you think?

Guys, stop bumping this same fag

>>1506879
>social element

= attention.

Time to ignore bum cum and ilastrat threads.

>>1506882
For criticism. Some of you are helpful

>>1506887
Why do you try to deny every single criticism you are given then? You either change the subject, deny it by saying no or do some weird ad hominem attack to an anon. Why is it so hard to use the drawthread?

>>1506892
No...
I have a right to defend myself when people make personal attacks. I will attack u if you say I am the worst...etc

>>1506892
>you either change the subject
>>1506902
Case in point

Guys STOP POSTING. His art is boring, his ego is the only way he can get a response from anyone.

He seems to live for this, and I doubt he has much else aside from trolling on the internet. If we all stop responding to him, he'll do one of two things. He'll either stop making threads, or start desperately trying to offend as many people as possible to get the attention on him.

One would be a relief, the other would be kind of funny. Just stop posting and let it happen.

>>1506902
You try to change subject again. Well done, instead of accepting criticism you turn it into a personal attack and attack anon ad hominem. I hope you are just trolling and not retarded, either way jaintors should clean this trash away

>>1506914
Stop. He'll never get it. Ever. He is mentally incapable. You're right, but he will never see it that way. Let this thread die, please.

>>1506914
um...check out the progression of this post. I havent said anything that was offensive until some horrible things were said to ME. You can read right?

>>1506921
you people pray for me to post. i know ya'll love it.

>>1506926
Well yeah, so fucking what.

This is 4chan, you can't escape the trolls, but you can ignore them and not take offence.

Exploding into spectacular fireworks every time you're being even slightly insulted only encourages them.

>>1506836
>because it is convenient
Nah, you are horrible; maybe not art-wise, because your art is plain bad, not horrible, but you certainly are personality-wise. When everybody tries to help you get better by giving polite critiques, and you answer "muh style" and tell us how better you are than anyone only to be laughed at, don't you think something's a little wrong with you ? Don't you ever try to look at your work and words with an objective point of view ?

>>1506926
We love it in the same way mean spirited people love watching the special olympics.

You can keep rationalizing if you want, but all you're doing is trashing your own name and insulting your own intelligence. Its funny to see someone go down like that. No one admires you, no one follows these posts because you're making any kind of positive impact on anything.

You're like a Spencer Pratt or Heidi Montag, you just want to be known, and you don't care if it's because people are surprised you didn't accidentally drown yourself in the shower by now. You are the worst kind of person, because instead of being appropriately embarrassed, you'll be proud of this.

>>1506736
You are a cautionary tale all by yourself, mate. Whenever I get too cocky and reject legit critiques because they hurt my ego I think about you, and stop being a dickhead because I get scared of becoming an untalented laughing-stock like you are. So, in a way, I should thank you.

>>1506927
Um dude...I didn't explode. Tone can't be judged on the net. I was just saying I am one of the top artists on the site. Don't criticize me. I am constantly provoked. But yeah...I am actually relaxing. Most of you will never make it in art so u hold passionate promising artist back.

>>1506929
lol...if i met you in real life you would not say half that shit. I would fucking demolish you. Cherish your anonymity.

>>1506935
>top artist
>promising artist
So much lel in just one post, it's beautiful.

>>1506935
>>1506865
>top artist
>started 3 years ago
Here's something I painted around that time.

Will you now look at my advice regarding the brush strokes and lighting and actually give it some thought?

>>1506934
lol...i am not cocky. What is said on this site doesn't impact me. I will continue selling my art, you will continue trolling /ic/.

>>1506941
OMG :o

that is SOOOOO bad. you should feel embarrassed. The line economy, the hands, the nervous texture...THAT FACE.

>>1506945
"The God"
Oh god this was such big bait how did you even fall for it.

>>1506935

>>1506945
>trolling
So, telling the truth in a polite way is trolling now ? Okay.

>>1506949

>>1506947
What line economy? You're talking about a painting.

>>1506949
I call myself "The God" because i am a 5 percenter...but wait, you don't know what that is.

>>1506952
damn...i meant brush...whatever

>>1506958
lol

>>1506955

Why you troll this forum so much?

Literally every fucking day you come here to troll.

Don't you have anything better to do with your life?

Like if you spent as much time trying to prove instead of trolling this forum people would be praising your artwork.

But, you are shit.

>>1506957
So you're actually proud of not using enough brush strokes for what you're trying to convey now? That's your excuse?

>>1506959
i didnt say that

>>1506958
i think i need to clarify. I try not to be abrasive but with every thread i make there is some dickhead that says some horrible thing towards me and based on my no shit-taking personality, i take the thread somewhere that i mean not to take it. Just want criticism like everyone. But when you make it personal i will engage. I am not a pussy.

>>1506955

Guys, I think it's time to do a master study of Illastrat's paintings and try to emulate his genius use of brush harmony and composition.

>>1506974
>But when you make it personal i will engage. I am not a pussy.
Well if that's your attitude you're getting what you ordered. The dickheads love people like you. Pull a string and watch the man twitch! The best toy a troll could wish for.

>>1506789
Dude don't be that guy.

>>1506930
this

>>1506930
thank you. not that they will read it or understand any of the words.

>>1506982
they'll be doing that in due time

>>1506974
>Just want criticism like everyone
Steps to achieve this:
1. Take your name off so you become just another anon, by doing this focus is only on your works not in you as a person removing the bias against you
2. Stop attacking the person giving critique, anons dont get offended no matter how hard you try
3. Stop changing subject every time someone gives you critique, it only breeds hatred towards you
4. Say 'thank you' to everyone giving you critique, no matter if it's useful or not. Never say anything back unless the person giving critique asks something, I can't stress this enough
5. Post in the correct thread instead of whoring unwanted attention (from trolls and people that are sick and tired of you) by spamming your works in new threads, correct thread can be found here: >>1505134

If you want personal credit for your works, use deviantart or become good so people can actually respect you and notice you even if you post as anon

...you guys take it from here, at least I tried

>>1507008
thanks!

>>1506944
Woah boy, you better watch those edges, they seem pretty sharp. Wouldn't wanna hurt yourself would ya?

>>1506974
>based on my no shit-taking personality


you mean insecure child who can't deal with negativity?

You really need to stop thinking your art is objective, art is not objective because there is no authority in art or an ideal for art, it is different for every individual. This means that if your vision of abstract art being ideal and superior is your opinion and not a fact. So stop coming here trying to conquer this place, you are a nobody trying to promote themselves on an anonymous image board meant for critique. Also saying shit like you are God or in the 5 percent really adds more flames to the fire. God of what, /ic/? LOL Please stop you are killing us.

>>1507017

Why do you make your own threads instead of posting in the drawthread? if you just want critique seems like you are trying to draw attention to yourself.

>>1507050
that's the 1000th time someone has asked him that question.

guys:
stop
fucking
bumping
these
threads

let them die. he's heard every critique and every logical argument you can throw at him. you're just accessories to trolling at this point.

>>1507064
that isn't doing shit. mods won't delete them, and he won't stop posting them.

>>1507141
so let him be the only one posting, instead of inciting endless bickering. he craves attention, so stop giving him attention.

including posts like this one I'm writing. So with that, thread hidden, I'm out.

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If you name your next piece bold and brash I'll forgive you OP

>>1506736
Oh what a beauty

Certainly an improvement, chauncey. But it seems like all you've been doing is painting the same womans portraits.

>>1510586
Does it really make a difference if its the same girl? But thanks. This is not the best but I am happy.