May I have an art critique?

I like them...

Though I do detailed stuff I do like the simpler stuff, one picture Ive got on my wall is a simple Appaloosa print (as ive got appys) its not by me, but I do like it, and it was expensive.. more than I charge for one of mine...
 
Echo Bravo said:
I'd go and draw and paint a real live horse, over several weeks. Yes you have talent, but don't copy go draw the real thing.
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My dad and I always used to have this debate; he said draw from life, I said it was just as possible to learn to draw (not just horses) from photos provided one observes correctly; the fall of the light, the shine, the play of muscles...
I've always drawn from photos and I've also always been very good at drawing from life because I'm very observant.
 
You've certainly got more talent than I'll ever have!
Keep going, push your boundries and step out of your comfort zones.. the more you try the more you'll learn.
I'm jealous of you creative types.. everytime I look at sonething PF has painted, it takes my breath away... most of us will never gave that talent :(
 
Lady La La said:
You've certainly got more talent than I'll ever have!
Keep going, push your boundries and step out of your comfort zones.. the more you try the more you'll learn.
I'm jealous of you creative types.. everytime I look at sonething PF has painted, it takes my breath away... most of us will never gave that talent :(
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Aww, thank you so much :) You're absolutely correct in saying that you have got to push your boundaries and really work at it. I've been doing this for years and I still have to practise, practise, practise :)
 
PapaFrita said:
My dad and I always used to have this debate; he said draw from life, I said it was just as possible to learn to draw (not just horses) from photos provided one observes correctly; the fall of the light, the shine, the play of muscles...
I've always drawn from photos and I've also always been very good at drawing from life because I'm very observant.
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This^^^

It is more than possible to learn about the equine form from photographs. You can see more in a clear, well lit shot than you can on hairy pony jigging around. You can also study a wider range of horses varying in age, build and conformation than it would be possible to do in reality. It is good practice drawing live, but it isn't the only way to learn how to draw :)
 
Sorry I can't quote as I am on my phone but my comment about other artists relates to pricing in the market. If you (or anyone else) sells at a loss it is impossible for those who are full time pro artists to compete as they have to earn enough to keep their business afloat.

Think about the supermarkets and high street stores. The supermarkets are often criticised for selling "loss leaders" to destroy the competition, if they sell beer at less than cost price the pubs can't compete and may eventually go bust.

If hobby artists consistently sell their work unrealistically cheap it brings public expectation on price down. I've sat there at shows having spent a fortune to be there only to hear people say "oh you don't want to pay £...... for a picture my sisters next-door neighbour does them for £......" very frustrating.

At the end of the day there is no point selling pictures if you sell them at a rate which doesn't cover your time in doing them. There is no profit.

Oh and even if it is a hobby if you sell your pictures you have to notify the madman. Although you have a tax-free allowance.

I'm honestly not trying to put you off, just trying to help. My advice is more practice, more research and then sell for a realistic price and see whether there is a market.
 
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