Posted July 15 I am back to painting after awhile. Acrylic on hardboard, took 2 hours. My paintings: Instagram.com/meontrema Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16 @Sucuk Ekmek I see a shoreline, receding to a vanishing point. Waves meeting the land, as the sunset illuminates two craggy outcrops as they meet the sea. I do not know if this is the subject - if it is, you captured it well! The colours of the sunset replicating on the rocks are exactly how light behaves. If it is not the subject - it doesn't matter, as it brings forth concepts of beauty, regardless Deal with the issue now, on your terms, in your control. Or the issue will deal with you, in ways you won't appreciate, and cannot control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16 1 hour ago, Natasha Tori Maru said: @Sucuk Ekmek I see a shoreline, receding to a vanishing point. Waves meeting the land, as the sunset illuminates two craggy outcrops as they meet the sea. I do not know if this is the subject - if it is, you captured it well! The colours of the sunset replicating on the rocks are exactly how light behaves. If it is not the subject - it doesn't matter, as it brings forth concepts of beauty, regardless I appreciate it. My paintings: Instagram.com/meontrema Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17 (edited) My bookworm artistry. Google bookworm, you'll see it. Drew this around 10yrs ago with a pencil. Edited July 17 by Princess Arabia What you know leaves what you don't know and what you don't know is all there is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17 My power hand. Fight the power. Drawn by me 10yrs ago. What you know leaves what you don't know and what you don't know is all there is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17 @Princess Arabia This is really good - hands are one of the most difficult things to render! I start with cylinders and try to link them up. Feet are equally as troublesome for me Deal with the issue now, on your terms, in your control. Or the issue will deal with you, in ways you won't appreciate, and cannot control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17 1 minute ago, Natasha Tori Maru said: @Princess Arabia This is really good - hands are one of the most difficult things to render! I start with cylinders and try to link them up. Feet are equally as troublesome for me As long as I'm looking at a picture, I can do it easily; but from my head, it's a bit more challenging. I googled that hand and drew it from there. I draw best when I'm looking at the thing I'm drawing. Your profile Pic is a good one to draw. What you know leaves what you don't know and what you don't know is all there is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17 @Princess Arabia Yes this is actually a skill only masters have, in general. All my skill has come from endless copies, repetition. I learn the form. Then from my mind I can create. However, most artist still use reference material as a base. Its a skill born of repetition - most things are really. It's just that most people don't stick with problems long enough. All the greats really stuck with problems and didn't let them go. Always good to remember - drawing from reference is still artistic creation. It's your direct, personal interpretation of what you are perceiving. Regardless of the source. I will add on I had a genetic gift for art and motor skill from my grandfather. But repetition is key. Without execution talent means zero. Here's another one - not finished. Peregrine falcon - the fastest creature on earth. I am going to collage this over images of all different bird feathers in unusual configurations: Deal with the issue now, on your terms, in your control. Or the issue will deal with you, in ways you won't appreciate, and cannot control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17 19 minutes ago, Natasha Tori Maru said: @Princess Arabia Yes this is actually a skill only masters have, in general. All my skill has come from endless copies, repetition. I learn the form. Then from my mind I can create. However, most artist still use reference material as a base. Its a skill born of repetition - most things are really. It's just that most people don't stick with problems long enough. All the greats really stuck with problems and didn't let them go. Always good to remember - drawing from reference is still artistic creation. It's your direct, personal interpretation of what you are perceiving. Regardless of the source. I will add on I had a genetic gift for art and motor skill from my grandfather. But repetition is key. Without execution talent means zero. Here's another one - not finished. Peregrine falcon - the fastest creature on earth. I am going to collage this over images of all different bird feathers in unusual configurations: Nice! What you know leaves what you don't know and what you don't know is all there is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18 New acrylic painting My paintings: Instagram.com/meontrema Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18 I have been painting for 3 years, first one is from two years ago, second one is 3 years ago. My paintings: Instagram.com/meontrema Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19 @Sucuk Ekmek I really like your stuff my man - in particular your use of colour. I sense practice and experience combined with a keen eye for observation. It takes skill to render an image without lots of BLACK for shade. Which, to me, is a novice mistake Deal with the issue now, on your terms, in your control. Or the issue will deal with you, in ways you won't appreciate, and cannot control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19 Mandala while listening to music - half a Saturday afternoon, permanent felt tip pen on acetate Deal with the issue now, on your terms, in your control. Or the issue will deal with you, in ways you won't appreciate, and cannot control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24 I have mixed feelings for this one. Thanks Natasha, each time I am trying to see what is going on with colors. On 19.07.2025 at 11:21 AM, Natasha Tori Maru said: @Sucuk Ekmek I really like your stuff my man - in particular your use of colour. My paintings: Instagram.com/meontrema Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26 On 25/07/2025 at 3:47 AM, Sucuk Ekmek said: I have mixed feelings for this one. Thanks Natasha, each time I am trying to see what is going on with colors. Again, the colour use is expert - I think you might be feeling some consternation regarding the lower right area. 2 things stand out to me there - the perspective might be a bit out of cohesion with the vanishing point of the render. And it is slightly busy - but not terribly so. A touch more dark tones that are out of sequence with the rest of the image. Almost like it doesn't quite marry up to the path, farmhouse and sky. Very hard to say with this one Absolutely no negativity meant with the above - just my observations based on training <3 Deal with the issue now, on your terms, in your control. Or the issue will deal with you, in ways you won't appreciate, and cannot control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26 Inspired by @Water by the River Pencil & biro on 140gsm Deal with the issue now, on your terms, in your control. Or the issue will deal with you, in ways you won't appreciate, and cannot control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26 7 hours ago, Natasha Tori Maru said: Inspired by @Water by the River Pencil & biro on 140gsm Beautiful drawing. A solitary boat is making its way without oars in the dim moonlight. When I turn my head, I see waterweed motionless on the ancient river bank. —Keizan Jokin. Job Opening: Empty Mirror (female, male, diverse, alien,…, infinitely flexible!) on Imagined Planet Earth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26 12 hours ago, Natasha Tori Maru said: Again, the colour use is expert - I think you might be feeling some consternation regarding the lower right area. 2 things stand out to me there - the perspective might be a bit out of cohesion with the vanishing point of the render. And it is slightly busy - but not terribly so. A touch more dark tones that are out of sequence with the rest of the image. Almost like it doesn't quite marry up to the path, farmhouse and sky. Very hard to say with this one Absolutely no negativity meant with the above - just my observations based on training <3 This year, I haven't used any specific subjects in my paintings; they are all projections, suggestions, or happy accidents from my mind - if those are the right terms. I like the elegance of Dutch painters, the perspective of Cézanne, the bold and striking strokes of Richard Schmid, and alla prima is the way to go for me. Perhaps they don't quite marry up to the path, but I am trying. You are a great critic! Forum is lucky to have your trained eye and personality. My paintings: Instagram.com/meontrema Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
