matt barton
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2mo
anyone know what brush is being used in this demo ? id like to try it out
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Just dont enjoy art anymore2mo
So this is something I have had in my head for a fair while now and I'm kinda at a crossroads. Basically I just dont really enjoy art anymore. I do still enjoy doodling and sketching but sitting down and concentrating on a piece is becoming a real chore. I had aspirations of becoming a pro artist but to become one you must put together a pro portfolio, learn to market yourself, take rejection upon rejection on the chin and keep going,develop a style that helps you stand out from the crowd, land a contract and work for less than what i make in my current job.
Plus on top of this I am experiencing something of an existential crisis in terms of art itself
What does art do for the wider world ? how is it meaningful ? yeah cool its good for the individual in terms of expressing themselves but honestly.. when has art ( drawing and painting ) really changed the world ????
Now, maybe I am being overly negative but I cant find an answer for myself or have dedicated so much of myn life towards art that Im now thinking I want to move on before I waste my whole life.
I would be very interested to hear from you guys on this one. Have you had a similar experience and how did you over come it ?
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Help with anatomy/perspective4mo
Hey guys
So I've started a new piece and would greatly appreciate any tips/feedback you have so far.
This piece started out as a full front piece but I started playing around with perspective and enjoyed where it went, but now it needs tightening up before committing to moving forward.
Thanks in advance guys
4mo
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2nd study of the day. trying out different brushes and trying to focus on painting form
4mo
hey guys
Just been doing some anatomy and value study and I would appreciate your feedback
I think I have an issue with the paint strokes following the forms and if my value grouping is a bit off
4mo
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Good Evening everybody. I am going to do a series of paintings based on Greek mythology and would love your feedback. This is the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Obviously very rough at the moment but if you have any critiques i would appreciate it
4mo
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Today's gesture drawing work or as i like to call it my descent into madness. Out of 100 sketches this are the ones i think are halfway good.
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4mo
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First full piece of the new year. I think it's going in a good direction but would like to get some feedback on the anatomy, perspective, etc before I move forward.
5mo
11/1/23 Making a start on this course. So far its been very informative and challenging. Any feedback would be appreciated
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Today's gesture work. I can definitely see the value of this now and it is very challenging
5mo
Happy new year everyone. Starting off on the right foot with some gesture work. As always I would love your feedback.
Have a great 2023 everyone
matt barton
5mo
Day 2. Struggled a bit with these poses, to be honest. Again any feedback would be appreciated
5mo
thinking about purchasing this course. Can anyone here recommend ?
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8mo
done a few more since. think im getting better at showing the energy of the pose
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Looking for Crtiques before continuing8mo
Hey guys
So I think I'm making good progress on this piece but something feels off. I would appreciate any feedback you have before I commit
9mo
Hey Matt! Good job on these, you're right to stay away from detailing at this stage.
A couple things, though the gesture is getting there you're losing a lot of the energy of the poses. What I suspect is happening is that you're not drawing as much with your arm as you should be.
With these sorts of drawings, feel free to draw past where you think the shapes should end. These ones that you've done have very abrupt ends which do stop the figures displaying their action.
See the example below for what I'm talking about:
8mo
Hey Kristian
Thanks for the feedback i shall keep this in mind on the next go around
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First steps in gesture drawing9mo
Hey guys
Would really appreciate it if I could get some feedback on these. I think I've managed to stay away from detailing and tried to get the energy of the poses but if you can see something I would love to know
Thanks in advance
9mo
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Hey guys
Would appreciate your help with this one before i progress. Is the perspective and anatomy correct ?
Thanks in advance
11mo
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Hey guys
Early doors on my latest study piece and would love any feedback you may have
1yr
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Hey guys
Trying anew way of getting the reps in here and would love your feedback