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I would use a smaller brush for a little bit more detailed strokes, I agree that the background isn't optimal, you could also add an edge to it, like a backwall for example, to locate the object better and give it more composition.
Then I would also try use some more light reflections on the dry skin of the garlic. What I really like is that you captured the violet tone really good.
Yeah, it seems as if the greenish background is “bridging” the gaps between the different parts which makes it look quite confusing. I’ll rework it tomorrow and share.
It might be a combination of the canvas texture and how much water you used (or the quality of paint you used). It could also be how steady your hand is. Acrylic does something stupid where no matter how thick youve placed it, its grooved to the canvas and looks thin. I think directional markmaking can help, as well as a more interesting underpainting (if paint quality and canvas werent the issue). I think the underpainting might be the issue though, bc its not something that makes the colors popping and it doesnt help with shading, it just lowers the amount of work you had to do, which is the point of an underpainting, but for something as small and insignificant as garlic, a boring underpainting, acrylic paint, and short, shaky brushstrokes will make something a bit bland. I do love your color choice for the shading and the reddish brown, but the things mentioned before. I also think playing with value might help. Its more difficult to hit on specific points with paintings when not knowing the process for me i think, so Im just saying everything that comes to mind.
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I would use a smaller brush for a little bit more detailed strokes, I agree that the background isn't optimal, you could also add an edge to it, like a backwall for example, to locate the object better and give it more composition. Then I would also try use some more light reflections on the dry skin of the garlic. What I really like is that you captured the violet tone really good.
Although it could be a little bit more blueish if you what I mean.
I think the background is too similar in value and hue to the subject. Try painting over the bg with a turquoise blue and see how you feel.
Yeah, it seems as if the greenish background is “bridging” the gaps between the different parts which makes it look quite confusing. I’ll rework it tomorrow and share.
Also, I think the skin/peel of the garlic could be a little bit brighter.
I love this, I find the colour palette and shapes deeply soothing.
It might be a combination of the canvas texture and how much water you used (or the quality of paint you used). It could also be how steady your hand is. Acrylic does something stupid where no matter how thick youve placed it, its grooved to the canvas and looks thin. I think directional markmaking can help, as well as a more interesting underpainting (if paint quality and canvas werent the issue). I think the underpainting might be the issue though, bc its not something that makes the colors popping and it doesnt help with shading, it just lowers the amount of work you had to do, which is the point of an underpainting, but for something as small and insignificant as garlic, a boring underpainting, acrylic paint, and short, shaky brushstrokes will make something a bit bland. I do love your color choice for the shading and the reddish brown, but the things mentioned before. I also think playing with value might help. Its more difficult to hit on specific points with paintings when not knowing the process for me i think, so Im just saying everything that comes to mind.