Painting - Galaxy

Went to another paint class so I could attempt painting galaxy prints. I had a lot of fun. I found it a bit challenging getting the right blend I wanted but overall, the aim was to learn how to achieve the galaxy print. I think I nailed it. Another skill gained.

First Time Painter

I could feel myself slipping into a depressive state and as i was asked what would motivate me, I realised I needed something before motivation. Whatever the step was before motivation was what I needed. I was quite emotionless which is not a good place to be, so I did my shadow work to come to the realisations of what was going on with me and determined I needed some strength and willpower. I also found that I needed to find some things that would bring about inspiration. A friend suggested that I need a challenge of something I had never done before. So, I looked at cheap classes around Melbourne and stumbled on Cork and Canvas which allowed anyone with no prior experience to paint. There is always a painting you would have to copy in class with an instructor to show each step. I had never painted anything besides some crappy finger painting I might have done in primary school. This was my challenge and I am happy that I went because it sparked my creativity.

Here is what I created. I am so proud of what I can accomplish!

Realistic eye for beginners

Thought I'd make a quick post before work. So I tried following a tutorial on realistic eyes for beginners. It was harder than I thought it would be, but I'm always up for a challenge.

Given that the idea is to achieve realism, I am happy with my effort. The eyelashes, I maybe made too abundant, and I realised this after I looked back at the tutorial. I also had a difficult time getting the eyebrow to look more natural but I think with more practise, I'll get hair strokes down better.

I've included my first drawing and then my attempts to shade, plus some different angles of the finished drawing.

My initial drawing

Final product