Same source image. This was the first “real” thing from reference I tried to paint since the mid 90s. I figured after a year I’d try again and see how I’ve progressed. What do you think?
The 2024 version
Timelapse https://mastodon.social/@BallShapedMan/115256481266601680
I didn’t see it that way until you mentioned it. Instead of accidental renaissance it’s accidental terror. Bob Ross would call it a terrible little accident lol.
Thank you!
Bob Ross would be an angel about it.
But to me, the problem could be trying to find shortcuts to paint what it seems like instead of what it is. If you want a more accurate representation, try to be ridiculously intentional with every line, no cutting corners. Picasso could draw realistically before he experimented with cubism.
On the other hand, lean into this disconcerting theme and at least everything you do will be interesting.
Thank you!