Jul '23

Feedback on what exactly? Generalized feedback leads to subjectivity and personal preference. Point out a specific current challenge on your work, that you expect feedback on.

Is it a study? Is it concept art?

If it is a study, post the reference so we can help you on how you studied.

Jul '23

I'm a beginner, I havent painted with color yet. By study I meant composition, use of values and mood. I didnt copied this painting from someone else btw

Jul '23

That's great! What would you like specific critique on?

Jul '23

Well, for mountain, i used mostly custom shapes and textured brushes so I feel like I cheated there, and I feel like contrast is not right for this ( sun shining in bettween clouds on rainy day, type mood) . I had hard time getting the value somewhat right for this rocky gate, so im not sure about that. And also the ground i dont know if the value/rendering is right

Jul '23

Great, I'll load it into photo shop and work on a lesson regarding value structure for composition. Feel free to check out any of the other in depth critiques i have provided others in the critique forum while you wait. Happy drawing!

Jul '23

Thank you a lot. I'll definitely keep this in mind for my next painting

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Aug '23

It is hard to read, at the first glance. Maybe something like this:

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8 months later

May '24

You got some amazing feedback there! I'm a beginner myself so I don't know if I can add much besides the elements given I'm on Marc's course. I love the sense of scale you have here; the towering gate and the motion of implied lines leading into it. You really get a sense of the sheer size of the thing, you're positively drawn to the man and gate itself through the interaction between the two, and it's dauntingly beautiful! I like how the flags and swords suggest some long history in this environment, and it's definitely implied through the texture of the cracks at the top of the gate itself, and there's just enough form to accredit it further, and the shape of the mountain doesn't detract from the focus, good use of space. Was it possibly Lord of the Rings inspired? It reminds me of the Gates of Mordor for some reason (likely again the scale represented). I wish I could even be half as this good.

Sorry if this was unnecessary or late! But I like this piece a lot :smile: