OlTrout's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[De Laszlo Study]

Laszlo's work is excellent. Hard to compare with Sargent as I find Laszlo slightly stylized, and divergent from Sargent's realism. Can't argue about preference here, tastes differ, and I totally respect that opinion. The study turned out wonderfully, mad props!

Mischa-head responds:

Thanks OlTrout! Yeah I think you're right, it could be that slightly stylised look that appeals to me. I still think Sargent is amazing too.

[Gun Shy]

Just out of curiosity, what's your current palette? I've been using the same old primaries plus titanium white and burnt umber, except when I tried out the Zorn palette a few times. Zorn was definitely fun to work with.

Mischa-head responds:

Ah nice, I really like the Zorn palette too. At the moment I'm using Naples yellow, Indian red, Pale rose blush, Titanium white, Lamp black, Burnt sienna and sometimes Pthalo blue. It's an interesting palette, quite low chroma which gives an interesting effect. I've also switched to using charcoal pencils for my underdrawings so I think a good amount of charcoal is getting mixed in with the paint which kind of greys it down.

I'd be keen to hear if you've got any other palette recommendations.

[Stinger]

Damn your ears are always spot on. I gotta practice those extraneous body parts that I just hide under a blob of colour.

[Love]

This really reminds me of the type of candid photography that I love. And the painting itself is incredible. Love your work!

Mischa-head responds:

Thanks so much!

[Help]

This is absolutely beautiful. Love that your blacks are so cool. Love that your brushwork is so deliberate. Nothing feels overworked or overblended or muddy.

Mischa-head responds:

Thanks so much!

[Coolio]

Wow, can't believe it's been over a year since your last upload. Fantastic work, as usual. Don't make us wait that long next time!

ShayInator responds:

Thank you! I'll try not to!

[""Cover Art""]

I'd listen to that

[Blossoming]

I like this a lot. You're progressing quite a bit!

HavryloThePigeon responds:

Thanks dude I'm glad you like it

You could say I'm "blossoming" in a way...

[bday art]

To me,the head looks like a really good size for this particular style. You seem to have a good grasp on body proportions, whether you know it or not. Love the piece. Can't wait to see more from you.

DizzieWoozy responds:

aw thanks! maybe i'll have more time to practise after my exams

[tasty melon]

How tasty this melon is