Critique my work

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I've not had an art class or anything since I was in grade school, like the 4th grade I believe. I'm compltetely self-taught (the last thing I did in my art class was make a mess with newspaper puppets). I'm still not satisfied with my style, and although people do like my drawings, I've never really had actual critique from other artists since I haven't been involved with any. I just feel like there's something I'm missing. Its not real enough, and it still has a cartoonish look to it that I cannot stand. I have sold portraits here and there, but I feel I'm not as skilled as what I should be in order to sell portraits. I actually feel that maybe I should give up if I can't get any better than what I am. Am I tripping for nothing, or should I stick with it?
Here's a few examples of my work: http://imageshack.us/g/1/9927159/

Don't change anything - its good enough the way it is 6
Drawing isn't important enough to worry over 3
You have potential - Find an art school! 22
I'd buy a portrait from you 5
If I wanted a portrait, I'd find someone more skilled than you. 8
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  • MsArtistick
    11 years ago

    Thanks everyone... its been a blessing to have others' opinion on my work. I do think I'll look into schooling and see what else I can learn. :)

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  • myboyfriendsbitch
    11 years ago

    Those portraits are really something, and better than a lot of work i've seen in art school. I wouldn't say don't change anything because artists should be constantly evolving and experimenting. So, if anything, i would say don't be afraid to experiment with your work. You capture the essence of these people beautifully, so don't be afraid to take it a step further, maybe with different materials or fiddling with abstraction. The old mans hair in your first portrait sort of blends in with the background and that is kind of what i mean by abstraction. Obscured details like that can give a work more meaning, like you are communicating to us this man's ties to his past. You have the skill, so just see how far you can push yourself and figure it what you want to communicate to the world.

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  • redrosesinspace
    11 years ago

    Wow, those are really good o_o The best I can draw is a stick man.

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  • neuronarf
    11 years ago

    It's amaaaaaaazing. But I do have to tell you, you should steer away from doing run-of-the-mill portraits because they tend to be a dime a dozen. I agree with the above, you should incorporate some abstract or something that brands your artwork as unique.

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  • scumfuck
    11 years ago

    awesome i wish i had your art skills :D

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  • iin2want2know
    11 years ago

    The portrait of Reagan from The Exorcist gives me the chills. You are very talented.

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  • thanksforthefreecar
    11 years ago

    The last one was scary

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  • squeallikeasacofpigs
    11 years ago

    I would just say draw a little better and I think that should be OK.

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  • Mando
    11 years ago

    I'd say that you, as someone self taught, demonstrate a lot of talent. Go for the classes - you can only go so far on your own and instruction - because you can't teach yourself what you don't know - is the only way to really flex your creative potential. Then you'll know and in any case what you'll learn you'll never regret.

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  • shade_ilmaendu
    11 years ago

    You can certainly do realism a lot better than I can, your work is really solid. Not entirely photographic, but so what? We have cameras to take photographs, art should be more free flowing.

    I like myboyfriendsbitch's suggestion about fiddling with some abstraction, or some sort of more conceptual aspect to your art. It would be cool to see different materials, I'm starting to experiment with sculptural paintings, textures. Doing something over break with fake plants that I'm going to entertwine into the painting. It makes it a lot of fun and I feel like in such a competitive market, having that certain flair to your artwork really helps you stand out.

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    I think you have a lot of talent. You really have a knack of getting a person's likeness too, which is where I always failed when I used to paint/draw.

    Going to art school is most likely to improve your technique and also expose you to new media. If I had your talent, I'd be strongly considering it.

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