/r/painting
Welcome to /r/Painting!
Functioning like an artist cooperative gallery, this is the place where beginning to advanced painters display their work in an ongoing group discussion. Artists who post their work are strongly encouraged to interact with their fellow subscribers and be prepared to discuss their concept, process & technique.
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/r/painting
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I just accidentally finished this painting in half an hour but I am actually happy with it
I painted 2 paintings previously in a similar style as this, but decided to have another go and maybe start a series. Who knows? Also if anyone has critique I always love to hear it.
00:10 UTC
Help with the thunderstorm
It’s almost done but I’m scared to mess it up with adding the technically of detailing the thunderhead. Acrylic on canvas. All advice welcome
00:00 UTC
Another Storm Brewing, by me
23:47 UTC
Tomatillo, oil paint on 4”x4” canvas
23:41 UTC
Just finished it tonight
Really happy with this. Just gonna try and add some reflections in the glass tomorrow.
23:15 UTC
Mandala of love, me, acrylic, canvas, D - 12 inch
22:24 UTC
Marker and pen on photo paper
22:22 UTC
Portrait by me ✨🙌
22:21 UTC
Canadian Lake Sunset, watercolor painting \
22:20 UTC
Weird Fantasy Scene Thing
Selected a few colours randomly and went in without a plan. Don't usually paint like that, but it was weirdly nice.
21:57 UTC
Lowcountry Sunset
21:37 UTC
“Neon Reflection”,Acrylic on Canvas,12x12
21:34 UTC
6AM, My oil painting
21:29 UTC
My grandfather taught me to paint, one of his first paintings (this work is more than 50 years old)
21:04 UTC
Queen of India, by me
20:45 UTC
My oil painting
20:32 UTC
Dark Elves, black watercolor
20:31 UTC
Holding onto ephemerality
My attempt to use flowers as a metaphor without becoming corny.
19:51 UTC
Simple Kind - Oil on Panel - 2025
19:29 UTC
I've looked at him too long with sessions far apart. Tips to fix & finish?
19:15 UTC
Made a quick sketch for my ginger boyfriend. Hope he likes it.
19:10 UTC
A Street in Old Habana, acrylic on Canvas, 110 x 80cm, 2025.
19:06 UTC
Egyptian Woman baking, meemeepaints (me), gouache on paper, 2025
19:01 UTC
The Alamo. A minimalist painting
"The Alamo" is an original acrylic 10x30 piece that was created to give a feeling of nostalgia and maybe loneliness, looking at the iconic site that must always be remembered. I hope you enjoy!
18:58 UTC
What do you feel when you look at this painting? 🌸
18:20 UTC
WIP - should I scrap this one?
Acrylic on 9x12 acrylic paper. I’m 2h in and frustrated with this one, wondering if I should even bother keeping going.
18:05 UTC