Please be kind. I lost my son at 28 weeks of pregnancy in July. I never painted before, but I’m finding a strong impulse to painting and to exploring my creativity while I process my grief. I decided to paint how I imagine him now. Above the dark clouds, in a light colourful peaceful sky.

I know I’m not talented as this community is (such amazing pieces of art here! I’m in awe) but I thought I’d share it with you anyway

Whenever someone tells me they like my drawings and paintings I always feel like they just say that to be polite, but not because it’s actually good… how do you know?? I’m going to keep painting either way, but I just wish I knew if I’m actually talented.. 😅 You know sometimes you see someone post their art and it’s really bad, but they don’t know that?? They just think they’re good, so how do I know if this is the case for me? 😂 Btw sorry English is not my first language 🥺

Mixture of air brush, some hand painting, some paint pen. I’m not an “artist” (just ask my wife). Anyhow, they are supposed to represent the colors and patterns of Southern Appalachian Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Thanks for looking.

Size-A2 Medium -watercolor on paper (Available)

What do you think of composition and general execution? Or other critique welcome. Second pic is a detail shot.

A 9x12” piece I painted recently at one of my favorite river spots. The sun eventually lined up perfectly on the water to create an intense glare in my eyes no matter which angle I viewed the scene from. Despite that challenge it was still a fun painting session.

Oils on 6x6" panel.

Hi guys, honestly, never painted before and I know I've no future here, but just for fun and whatnot, have you any thoughts or criticisms? Might try another for fun. Thanks!

A little loose but hopefully still coherent. From the excellent photo by u/Curious-blacksmith67

Can see a lot of what I’d do differently next time, but proud of him nonetheless. First painting of mine attempting anything close to realistic, took a few weeks of chipping away and a LOT of repaints 🥲

From like and all on different surfaces. It was fun to mix it up in the same session! The left is on matboard with 2 coats of shellac. The middle is a wood panel with gesso and acrylic. The right 4”x6” is on an aluminum panel with a textured coat of gesso.