/r/ArtCrit

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A place for artists of all abilities to give and receive constructive feedback.

  • Welcome to r/ArtCrit!

  • A reddit for artists to get feedback on their work, all forms welcome. Traditional, digital, anything goes.

  • All art forms welcome


    • Subreddit Rules

    • Please be civil

    • Do not slander "bad" work, these artists stand to benefit the most from even simple suggestions and critiques

    • Keep critique focused on technique and craftsmanship

    • Please refrain from downvoting submissions you do not like. These people are looking for help improving, just like everybody else.

    • Posted work must be submitted by the artist, or someone close to them, posts to sites discussing art or other artists will be removed

    • NSFW Artwork is allowed, but must be tagged [NSFW]


    • Critique Tips

    • Above all, be honest and forthcoming

    • Be specific, don't say "I like it!" say, "I like the way you...." and likewise for negative comments

    • Be Helpful, link to books, tutorials, or offer exercises for the artist

    • Don't refer to things as "good" or "bad," try to talk in terms of skill sets that can be worked on

    • A lot of us are visual thinkers, if you have a tablet copy+paste and make some notes

    • When receiving a critique, don't be too defensive, you can't explain away other peoples opinions of your art, try and listen to what they are saying

    • Follow this link for a great post by Huisme on asking for critique




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    I cant seem to understand what i am doing wrong

    https://preview.redd.it/ci74u0nhaf4e1.png?width=532&format=png&auto=webp&s=56a7a17ccefbc6c86471d91027eda5d0b1af8ad1

    I was trying to do an illustration with this reference but my sketch had inconsistencies, so i tried making stickman of the reference this is probably my 20th one. Yet i cant seem to figure out what missed. I am new to drawing from female references as well so if you can also suggest some channels i can refer to that will be great.

    I use CSP and this is like my second week on the software. i draw anime style stuff so im not really well versed in realism.

    5 Comments
    2024/12/02
    11:47 UTC

    20

    Took advice and the bird is no longer a fish

    I took everyone's advice and looked at some references to draw the legs. Hopefully that looks a little better. Thanks for the help!

    1 Comment
    2024/12/02
    08:50 UTC

    2

    Crisis of confidence

    Help. I’m having a crisis of confidence. Not sure if I’m moving paint around or creating something interesting. Give me your best/worst feedback.

    2 Comments
    2024/12/02
    08:48 UTC

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    Can this pass as finished without legs?

    I was asked to draw a bird or two for a tattoo piece a friend of mine is putting together. Every time I draw the legs/feet, I'm not happy with it. I know sometimes a bird's feet can be tucked so tight to their body that you can't really see them. Is this passable as it is? Should I keep trying to draw its feet? Does it look strange without them?

    13 Comments
    2024/12/02
    08:14 UTC

    2

    Crit my WIP

    1 Comment
    2024/12/02
    07:43 UTC

    3

    Is there anything I can do to help the realism of the snow and the depth of the piece?

    This is done in acrylic.

    3 Comments
    2024/12/02
    07:39 UTC

    12

    What can I do to blend figure and ground more

    I was thinking analogous colors and such, but let me know. To get a sense of finished work my instagram is @aliviasterling

    2 Comments
    2024/12/02
    06:14 UTC

    1

    Pulsar Planets: or, a tribute to Jocelyn Bell and Aleksander Wolszczan

    2 Comments
    2024/12/02
    03:13 UTC

    2

    I think her face looks weird but I’m not sure what specifically…

    Spoiler bc scars, also any other crit welcome, thanks :)

    5 Comments
    2024/12/02
    02:58 UTC

    3

    What can I do to improve this before lineart?

    This is stylized to the demon slayer artsyle : ))

    4 Comments
    2024/12/02
    01:38 UTC

    0

    How can this be better?

    How’s the perspective on this? Does the hair look alright? How is the rendering everywhere?

    Thank you!

    2 Comments
    2024/12/02
    00:20 UTC

    1

    Elephants

    2 hours vs 20 hours. Trying to find my 'style'. What do you think? Pencil, charcoal, acrylics on wood

    1 Comment
    2024/12/01
    23:31 UTC

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    Heya, I tried sketching Lyney from genshin impact. Everything looks off but I don’t know what to work on. If you all could split it into chunks I would appreciate it.

    1 Comment
    2024/12/01
    22:34 UTC

    1

    Critique needed for my contest peice

    Im working on a contest peice rn and i need critique on how to improve it, im not entirely done yet but i sent the photo to my friend and they commented on how the fourth steak its hard to read whats happening, the maggots flys and mold all kinda merge together so im tryna figure out how to differentiate them more. (any pther critique or tips on how to improve the peice would be appreciated as well)

    (view with full brightness for accurate colors)

    1 Comment
    2024/12/01
    21:50 UTC

    3

    Lighting problem? Composition problem? General criticism needed,,,

    Spoiler for violent (?) action idk theres a switchblade to someones throat and stuff lol.

    I wanted to make the scene dramatic obviously, but ive always had a problem with lighting. Im proud of the pose ive drawn them in, and I'm trying to do something new with my digital art, making it more painterly without lineart.

    Somethings off about it and im not sure ar all what, but i think it has something to do with the lighting and the background.

    It's like it could've been good but something was ruined or missed along the process.

    Criticism needed!! and honesty appreciated, no matter how blunt.

    4 Comments
    2024/12/01
    20:37 UTC

    10

    help please!

    i’m 15 and am a bit stuck on how to improve i’ve just drawn this and i’d really appreciate any tips on how to improve thank you so much!

    3 Comments
    2024/12/01
    19:51 UTC

    2

    Please critique my oil painting, what can be improved?

    1 Comment
    2024/12/01
    19:25 UTC

    17

    Thoughts on how to improve this? I'm not sure where to start. Thanks

    4 Comments
    2024/12/01
    19:03 UTC

    64

    Early Concept Art for Our Game

    11 Comments
    2024/12/01
    18:42 UTC

    2

    Pls rate my drawing 🥺

    Pls no hate

    3 Comments
    2024/12/01
    16:24 UTC

    3

    Senior Year Portfolio Review

    Looking for critique on my portfolio for Character Design, Visdev, Illustration + Children's books! Last year of art school and looking to apply for internships pretty soon. Would love feedback on any pieces I should leave out, or if the website is navigable. https://ratparty.myportfolio.com/

    4 Comments
    2024/12/01
    16:21 UTC

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    Just some Hints how to Improve would be Nice

    Greetings,

    so yeah i feel like i am more or less reached a Plateau, and i guess i would be glad for some Helpfull Feedback what i should try to improve. Here my latest one

    Only Digitalart

    https://preview.redd.it/tlvl03ahg94e1.png?width=2461&format=png&auto=webp&s=0305220b37b0992ee8d41ae81cd4975b11227d77

    2 Comments
    2024/12/01
    16:07 UTC

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    Any help welcome

    2 Comments
    2024/12/01
    16:02 UTC

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