get some rest, take a break, u deserve it :heart: :thumbsup:

then go sleep! :laughing: but btw, it's pretty

@DragonVirtue ty :)

@blandine27 lol ty :)

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING?!?!!!?! COULD NEVER!!

@mellowyellow24 Ty! (I believe you could though! everyone has potential if they want to :])

@Immortal-for-none BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAY NOT ME- :skull:

@mellowyellow24 LMAO :sob: Listen listen listen-- References, copy references, it's what I do now :sob:

@Immortal-for-none aight ill probably try that-

Reply:
I'd be happy to give some feedback on this. : )

A few things I've learned about drawing realism is that you learn a lot going back and forth between drawing something using references, then drawing from memory.
Don't be afraid to slow down and study the styles of your favorite artists and other media. As much as I enjoy drawing photo realism, I enjoy stylizing it a little bit even more.

Contrast can help give a painting dimension. Learning to balance lights and shadows can really give your art a little extra pop.
On the other hand, there's something classy about using traditional art palettes. While this painting doesn't have anything that pops out, it doesn't have anything out of place either. The color palette is very clean, and elements are still distinct. I really like how this turned out.

If I were to have done this myself, I'd probably put a focus on making the fur distinct. Whether that makes the painting more realistic isn't really my intention, as much as it is to add more detail to catch the eye. I like to look at every element of a painting and see something there. I feel as though adding a subtle texture to an otherwise flat color leaves me feeling fulfilled, like there's purpose behind every pixel.

But that's just me. Keep practicing, and you'll find your own niche.

@The_Adjudicator Thank you! I really appreciate it :)
When you say adding a subtle texture, do you mean like using a certain brush you usually wouldn't or using a repetitive pattern like cross-hatching (or maybe both)?

@Immortal-for-none
It depends on what I'm applying a texure to. Sometimes the large bristle brush is great for a dirty or speckled texture, other times you may prefer to just stroke with the classic round. You could always find helpful tutorials online, but practice and experimentation will always be key in finding what works with you prefered style.

@The_Adjudicator Okay :)
again, thank you!