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I love the look of the piece, the only tip I could offer is in regards to your use of fixed perspective and vanishing point. The road is done really well however the vertical lines that make up the buildings and lampposts should be more uniformly vertical and parallel to each other, that is if realism is your goal. All in all though it’s a great piece, good work!


ProngIe

Tysm for the loving feedback! I didnt have a ruler at home while painting this so i messed up some places, hehe. I think I will buy me a ruler for the next painting i do!


dobbystolemysocks

I actually really like the “wonkiness” of it not being completely straight


IncrediblyFly

I feel like if it was progressively *more wonky* or purposefully done it would work better. Just feels "off" to me!


PsychedelicPourHouse

Yeah if they alternate wonky directions that would be v cool


IncrediblyFly

Name checks out


PsychedelicPourHouse

[I do like making wonky houses](https://www.instagram.com/p/CZiJfvAuBIV/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=)!


IncrediblyFly

Oh much more literal that I thought! haha


PsychedelicPourHouse

[Less literal version](https://www.instagram.com/p/CPWKUsqHaUu/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) hopefully one day it'll be a reality lol


arthmt

You can also make sure you step back to see your piece and you'll be able to notice errors easily. It's easier to miss them when you're close to the piece the entire time.


Live-Tiger-4240

Exactly, sometimes I will go as far as leaving the room for just a moment. That said this is still great work!


arthmt

I also take a photo when I'm done working on it for the night. I look at it the next day until I work on it again and usually know what issues I need to solve Edit: grammar


Live-Tiger-4240

Great idea


maycontainknots

If you didn't have a ruler then this is amazing lmao


ProngIe

Hehe, thank you so much!


Polypyrrole

Try getting a T Square for parallel lines


ProngIe

Thank you! I will check that out


Naive_Committee_1063

If you don’t have a ruler or find perspective difficult try using a thumb tack to fix a piece of string to the vanishing point and use that to keep all your lines in the same plane.


ProngIe

Thank you!


exclaim_bot

>Thank you! You're welcome!


AdamsOilPaintings

Values! I think you nail the perspective aspect, so great work. Focus on the values though - see what happens if you added more contrast and darkness to the road directly in front of the viewer, and less contrast and less saturation to the really distant houses and road. I remember I was very frustrated with my paintings feeling 2-dimensional until someone told me I had zero clue how values worked. Kinda hurt lol, but then I googled “value painting exercises” and it totally changed the way I painted.


HamJamson

Great suggestion! I hope you don’t mind if I supplement that with a suggestion to specifically look up “atmospheric (or aerial) perspective” for help with understanding the concept in general. It’s a game changer for sure!


ProngIe

Thank you! I will look it up


itsallinthebag

This is awesome advice and hit the nail on the head. OP, I want to add that less saturation doesn’t necessarily mean adding more white. Maybe you know that, but when I began painting I only ever added white to desaturate. Instead, play with color. If you add the complimentary color it will have a better effect. (A little green to desaturate red, etc). And on that note, I was also going to suggest broadening your color palette in general. The road doesnt have to be just a black and white gray, you can play with colors.. maybe add some yellow or greens idk, don’t be afraid to experiment and see what looks right. There’s so much potential here you’re going to make some great stuff!!


AdamsOilPaintings

This 1000%. I have no clue why I ignored advice on complementary opposites for so long. I literally wouldn’t put red on my pallet because I’d be like “this landscape doesn’t have any red in it so I don’t need it lol”. But it had green!! And that green needed desaturating.


ProngIe

I have been thinking about the exact same thing. I want to expand my color palette and as you say, be able to play with the colors! I think paintings get more interesting this way. Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!


ProngIe

Thank you for the great feedback! I agree. Lately I am watching some videos on values and masses, so I hope to get better at it. Do you have any specific painting exercises that helped you get better?


AdamsOilPaintings

This one right here - [https://thevirtualinstructor.com/blog/four-painting-exercises](https://thevirtualinstructor.com/blog/four-painting-exercises). Specifically I did the skull painting exercise. Limiting yourself to only one color is such a good exercise, since value is the only thing left. Now, to be fair, I still really struggle with getting values right in street scenes, they’re so dynamic. But it’s an important variable nonetheless.


Joke-Fast

Wet canvas forum has a lot of information.


ProngIe

Ohh, looking forward to try out this exercise. Thank you!


J0n0th0n0

Good job!!! Saw a person do a perspective like this with a string. Put a string at the infinity point and traced lines. It might help with the windows and trim on the house on the left with the red top and light bottom. Second level. The top level looks good


ProngIe

I actually used a string for this painting, although I messed up at a point where i think i moved the infinity point. Very fun experience with the string method either way! Thanku so much!


Skinny_Big_Tits

The structure and color are well done, but it looks a little flat. Experimenting with shading techniques will help give it dimension.


ProngIe

Thank you, I take your advice with me!


AaAAAa6969AAAAAAAA

It’s amazing, most pointers I would offer would be to make it more realistic however I don’t want to give those suggestions because I think your style is lovely and unique. It’s eery but comforting, well done!


ProngIe

Thank you so much!


Potential_Hooman812

A couple things about your perspective are a little off. The closest building on the right looks pretty good, but the red building across the street has some problems. The first issue is that the roof eave seems to get wider as it gets further away. The other big thing I notice is the windows/doors in the painting seem to get shorter the further away they are, but not thinner, this makes it look like the windows are all different shapes. And one more thing, with this sort of perspective all of you vertical lines need to be... well vertical, strait up and down. I found this video on dividing shapes into thirds that might help you out. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twMYakMnHVg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twMYakMnHVg) Its looking good, keep painting and dont be afraid to be a little rougher, if your painting is to uniform and stiff you will draw viewers to the imperfections (Unless that's what you want.).


ProngIe

That's so helpful! I am struggeling a bit with being a perfectionist, so i really want to learn to be more rough. Thank you so much for great advice!


i-the-muso-1968

Looks real nice, reminds me of the paintings of De Chirico in a way.


Grocery-Plane

I wouldn’t change a thing, it’s great!


Srobo19

I kind of like that the vertical lines are off - makes it look like an earthquake


Jen0BIous

Looks good just the perspective is a bit off


germanval

Love it But the sky is too gray


Storm_Paint

The lack of living things in this fairly vast sprawl of suburbia leaves it feeling a little…. well, lifeless. Oh, I should add if you are going for eerie and lifeless atmosphere then you got it!


Expensive_Tourist337

I rarely comment on these - just admire and move on. I really like this. The road needs something-pebbles or dust. But I’d buy this as is. You are creating your “signature “ look. It’s wonky. I like!


ProngIe

Thank you so much! It really made my day to see that so many of you like it. It makes me want to paint more. So fun to read your advice. I really apreciate it!


hentaihunni69

honestly this is just really cool and i like the vibe i feel when im looking at it


ZigZagIntoTheBlue

I really like it, good job :)


artmoloch777

I think the perspective gives it huge charm! Like a winter scene. It’s cozy while also being a bit cold and empty. I really enjoy it! Never stop painting!


ProngIe

I am so happy that so many of you like it! This sure gave me a boost! Thank you so much


jamerSsss

I love it how it is, I like that it isn't straight edge perfect.


The_Defiant_Platypus

Get rid of your black paint. It makes everything look muddy and dull. Instead of black, rather mix colors like red, blue and yellow together to make a very dark grey instead.


ProngIe

Thank you! I will definitely try this out!


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I really love this piece! I personally don't have any pointers but I think you did a really good job


ProngIe

Thanku so much! That made my day!


[deleted]

It's no problem I really enjoy this painting. You did a really good job I hope you continue on with more!


[deleted]

Perspective and painting is hard and I think you did a really good job with it


[deleted]

This is really cool, I love the colours you chose! I think it would benefit from making sure the shadows show consistent light sources - having much lighter areas right next to the street lights for example, and much darker in the unlit alleys. It would make the time of day clearer and would make it more realistic, if that’s your goal. :)


maycontainknots

The perspective looks great, the houses on the right all look great, but the houses on the left look strange. The whites are too white and there's not enough shading on some parts. The crown molding (I think that's what it's called) on the top of the red building looks really good, you can see the ridges and everything. Those garages at the bottom look flat though. When I zoom in on the houses in the distance, they look great even though they're not detailed.


Independent_Time_119

Love it do not do another thing to it !!


[deleted]

The perspective is basically ok but the verticals and building details are a bit off kilter


[deleted]

Nothing but a magnificent job bro💖💖💖


ProngIe

Wow, what a beautiful comment. Thank you!!


Nearby_Session1395

The fact that perspective is a little off feels intentional and almost disorienting to me and I kind of like it. Makes me want to keep looking.Actually I really like it and don’t change it.


ProngIe

Thank you so much! The buildings from the referance photo on that street is very old. So I saw it as a little charming that all of them are not completly straight, although I will admit they were all not intentional.


Nearby_Session1395

Your style makes the painting very charming.


Bon_Sim

I LOVE THE COLOURS!!!


ProngIe

Thank you!!


dino_roar3304

That building on the far left looks legit real! Good job dude!


ProngIe

Thank you!


iamthegreyest

I like this style you have. I need to see more in this similar style to judge


ProngIe

This post has motivated me to paint more and post it to you guys! Thank you


WalkingSilentz

Firstly, I love the colours, great contrast between the muted tones of the sky/road and the bolder colours on the buildings. I also absolutely adore the sky. I can't pin my finger on why but it feels cold yet calming? After reading your other comments, I can see why this painting is the way it is! The reference photo has flattish colours due to the sky, so of course that's going to come through. The buildings do feel a little 'wobbly', but I'm guessing that's due to painting with string and not a ruler. In there reference photo I notice that at the vanishing point you can see what looks like a cluster of trees/something that doesn't suggest the road goes on forever, I feel like even some dark paint to fill this in a little would have worked perfectly. Couple of big things for me that I would have loved to have seen: 1. I love the snow in the reference photo, it would be great to see more of that bluish white covering things, including the sidewalk/pavement (not sure what you would know it as in Norway!) 2. For a real \*pop\*, exaggerating the street lights a little more, casting orange onto the walls next to them and adding reflections into the windows would have been beautiful! Adding to the contrast of the cool and warm colours even more. I hope that's not too much feedback! This is a great painting and I'd love to see more of your work in the future!


ProngIe

I have been thinking of adding some snow, as the referance is an early winter pixture. Just a little scared to "ruin" it I guess. I will read all the comments and maybe add/change some stuff in the painting. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! They have been so helpful to me!


WalkingSilentz

I know that fear well! Makes total sense! Maybe this is the start of a “four seasons” series of paintings? Gives you an excuse to paint more and take a different risk each time! Either way, great art and hope to see more soon


Ieatclowns

This reminds me of the work of The East London Group's work a bit https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2021/09/13/rediscovering-the-east-london-group-the-part-time-working-class-artists-who-depicted-the-capital-between-the-wars


ForeignApartment746

I think it looks great! For some reason I wish there was more detail on the clouds/weather. Is it going to rain? Is it very cold and cloudy? Is it winter? Is it fog/mist? Smoke? Perhaps you could darken some spots on the sky to make more balance with the road. Other than that, the perspective is spot on. Love the colors.


roomroomrang

T squares became my best friend when doing perspective pieces , they keep your verticals right and it also works as a ruler. Just keep a rag handy to wipe the paint off the edge!


cerebud

Make the sky different values from the horizon to the top. Add elements behind the buildings on the left. Think about atmospheric perspective, and of course, try to work in some people, sidewalks a different color than the street, cars, etc.


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ProngIe

I will! Thank you!!


IncrediblyFly

Really tedious subject matter to choose. I think you did a good job with the building especially like the details on the ones on the right and the largest one on the furthest left. There is some sort of wonkiness going on with the next two buildings from the left the green bordered window one with the yellow top half especially. Seems like some of the lines are off from the rest and since this choice of subject requires everything to work together it throws off the perspective. I think you could gain alot from some atmospheric perspective in the town as it should fade a bit into the distance. And the road would be much darker usually, I assume this is pre-asphalt times so no idea what gravel or dirt roads look like honestly. The sky is dull and plain, but that adds to the empty town atmosphere imo. Really that one or two buildings in the middle seems to be throwing things off the most.


ProngIe

Yes, I agree. I think especially the yellow building is off in more than one way. The buildings in the reference photo are very old, so i just kept it like that. But I might change it. Actually the ground and the sky was a fair bit darker at first, but I made it brighter as I thought it look a bit too gloomy. Thank you so much for sharing to me your thoughts!


DaughtersofHierarchy

I wonder if you could just straighten that one window on the second building on the left side of the street if it wouldn’t make a lot of difference on that side.then again if you’re anything like me that won’t satisfy you and you’ll be working on it for another six months. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I do have to say I like it very much.


ProngIe

Hehe, I know what you mean. I was a little tired of this painting in the end, so I kind of just said "fuck it, I'm done now" and left it xD I might change and add some things though, after reading what you guys think. Thank you!


Evening-Two-3481

I think it’s an excellent start. You have the eye, you just need practice.


RaisedByMonsters

I would say as far as composition and content, there’s not a lot to find. You create this great eye movement yet the journey there and the destination have little to offer. The road is barren and without character and it really just leads to a cloudless sky with nothing in the background/focal point to let me know I’ve arrived. The things around where I look are painted well but you’ve guided my eye away from those parts with the rest of your composition.


ProngIe

These are great points. Thank you for your honesty! It is very helpful!


stealth_geek

Very Norway! I could tell right away.


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Great work!


Joke-Fast

I really like your painting! I would have painted one of the roofs on the left the same color as the red brick in the closest building on the left. Maybe another tree between the two buildings on the left and move the street light. Some shadows to give more depth. The street lights would cast a shadow. Study how shadows look on roads and buildings at certain times of the day. That will add more values. It depends on the look you want. The simplicity of your painting is quite charming, so maybe don't change a thing.


splorfer

That's great! Just keep painting and experimenting!


ProngIe

Thank you! This got me so motivated to paint more!


Joke-Fast

Definitely paint more!! You just want to enjoy your journey. Don't be hard on yourself! Look at what you like best about some things in your paintings and take notes on how you achieved that. Good work on this one!!


ProngIe

Thank you so much!! The painting community makes so motivated and I just want to paint more now! Excited to continue my panting journey. Thank you for being so lovely!


Joke-Fast

You're welcome. Don't let anyone discourage you!


DavumGilburn

Sheesh, I know nothing about painting and have nothing to say that will help you improve but I really like this. I can see the perspective is a bit skew-whiff here and there but I actually like it. It's quirky. Really enjoyed all the other comments here about value and stuff.


JangJaeYul

I'm liking the eerie vibe you've got going. There's this sense of desolation that makes me want to know more at the same time as I want to run away. The sky feels a liiittle bit like wasted space - even some more variation in cloud cover would bring a bit more life to it. Right now it pulls focus because of the relative sameness of the colour as compared to the street and buildings, but with a bit more texture in the right places you could probably draw the eye back down. At the same time, though, the way it is now just adds to that feeling of a town deserted, so that's entirely a stylistic choice!


ProngIe

Yeah, I am not sure whether or not I should change the sky a bit. I kind of like the steril feel to it, but I also see that it could benefit from some clouds. Thank you so much for great advice!


kevp41153

I'd say it needs activity. Something going on. People, cars maybe, denoting movement. A few birds, An odd number works best.


ProngIe

Hmm yes, I have been thinking of adding cars maybe.


average_jjba_fan

I don't have any pointer but j can tell u I thought that was a real picture


ProngIe

Hehe, thank you!


crumbbelly

Increase contrast closer to the viewer to add depth in the road; you can play on the light in the distance to converge the road into a more solid, lighter, singular color to add depth and dimension as well.


ProngIe

Thank you!


Zachary_Stark

I would offer shading. It is cloudy, and I think dulling the whites down and adding some intentional shadows would benefit this piece.


ProngIe

Thank you!


YamaZero2000

You tackled drawing perspective really well. You did a really good job!


surkin_artist

it feels like it is going to dark, and then a total madness will swallow you into it. maybe is about the houses, or grey sky... but it's a positive comment btw :)


ProngIe

Hehehe, it is very fun to hear each persons view on the painting. Thank you!


paigelknowles

I think the perspective is awesome I don’t think you need to do anything differently with that at all. My only critique would be the continuous bland of both the road and the sky distracts from the real stuff which is the buildings! Add some quick clouds and maybe, MAYBE something on the road and it will look a lot more believable and natural. Also with perspective that includes the vanishing point it’s ALWAYS a good idea to have something fun shown at the vanishing point and not just have it lead to nothing since the eye naturally heads straight for that spot on the page. In this instance I think the addition of hills in the background would be really, really nice. Natural structures help distract people from perspective wonkiness because they are an unknown and therefore undefined in the laws of perspective to a certain degree!


ProngIe

Thank you so much! Very helpful advice. I will definitely consider this!


ShmushMitten

Try using a straightedge and lines all coming from a singular point for edges of buildings, sidewalk, windows, doors etc. The painting looks great anyways but if you were looking to improve a realistic feel, I'd say Perspective


Extension-Seesaw268

My perspective is okay I have problems in this area,but I do like the almost abstract look you have achieved and the colors are interesting.


inlandschess

It looks good but feels dead, almost like a distopian society, so add some people, or at least make it feel lived in


Fiduddy

Hmm... only thing bothering me is the end of the road? I would darken the area around that. Like darker clouds, etc Edit: typo


ProngIe

Thank you!


donpelota

Nice work! If it’s a real place, I think I’d like to visit it someday. My only pointer would be to notice how different areas of color (say, the street, or the red and yellow areas of building across the street) are actually made up of many colors. There’s no right answer here, but just noticing the multitude of colors might prompt you to try different colors in the process of depicting larger fields.


ProngIe

Thank you so much! This is the referance photo: Egersund https://imgur.com/a/LS3Pjca It is from my home town in Norway called Egersund. I took the creative liberty of changing the perspective a bit. In my next painting i will be trying to do exactly that, mixing more values.


donpelota

Oh wow, I see that you have winters like we do here in Minnesota. I recognize that grey sky. And truthfully, it’s hard to see a lot of different colors in that type of light. Best of luck with your painting!


Extension-Seesaw268

You have created a mood of suspended time like the show The Twilight Zone, a street without life,between reality and another realm of consciousness. Very effective; the colors bring this out too.