something quite classic Ι think

[Vasilios Kats]

This is one of my first paintings. For accuracy, the fourth table in my attempt with oil on canvas.

It is 90x60 oil on canvas

[raeburn10025]

Beautiful composition. This has a neoclassic feel to it, just like Ingres.

[artguy51]

One of your first paintings?

Can't wait to see your work when you find your voice.

[Surya Kalyani]

I love the subtle tones.wonderful palette.

can i tell u something ? i am only saying this because i can tell u r obviously very dedicated and hopefully wouldnt mind a critique.


make sure ur sketch is correct ,if u r drawing from reference or otherwise. ask ppl if they think the sketch is good. v tend to miss a lot because v r looking at d picture so much.whereas other ppl will offer u fresh perspective. it is always surprising when ppl point out obvious flaws that my eyes missed. so get as much opinion sketch -wise as u can. u seem to b really good at d painting part,however the sketching needs to be worked on. if u want it to be perfect. in my opinion , u r a talented painter. u can definitly do better.

practising is the key to accurate ,clean sketches. take a book n sketch all u want,ur eyes will become trained to notice any lack of proportion. maybe its just that u r more used to painting landscapes/still life/abstract etc. i hav noticed some artists who r very good at landscapes n still life commit fatal mistakes in their attempt at figuratives. that too,sketch wise. its just a matter of training, n i sure u can overcome this prob.

do not lose heart. i said this as a person who has noticed this pattern , not as a viewer. i am sure no one will think ur painting flawed unless they looked n hard n long.
this is a great first paintings ,u should b proud.
just there is still room to improve.

just my thoughts. hope u understand .

[Psypomp]

Surya offers some great advice. While it is exciting to jump in and start applying paint, there are some steps you should take before that. Some people think that the most important part of a painting is its drawing-- and that might be true. If you're going for accuracy, then start out with an accurate drawing. That means you should make sketches first. Each major part of the final product should be studied (in this case, the hands, the drapery, and the face). Once your sketches are great, then you can make the underdrawing with confidence. Believe me, having a drawing makes the painting process so much easier.