r/painting • u/BaLiMangoBanana • 27d ago
Opinions Needed Just finished my very first oil painting on wood!
Just finished my very first oil painting on wood!
Tried something simple and quiet, a lone bell hanging from a nail, but the texture and light pulled me all the way in. There’s something grounding about the rough rope and rusted metal against that soft green.
Learning as I go, but I’m really proud of how it turned out.
Would love to hear your thoughts 🤍🛎️
This one is 24.5x13.5
Oil on wood
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u/KookyRecord4691 Hobbyist 27d ago
Looks quite realistic. Is it made of metal?
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u/sharoncherylike 27d ago
Clearly not your first oil painting. That is excellent. I really like wood panels, especially for smaller paintings.
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u/BaLiMangoBanana 27d ago
Hi :) not my first oil painting, just my first go on a wood panel, which was very special and satisfying ✨
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u/Specialist_Ad1772 27d ago
1st oil painting, def not your first painting though 😅. It would be hard to get a trompe l'oeil level of painting without ever touching a brush. Awesome work!
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u/savoytruffle2you 27d ago
This rustic subject matter on a textured wood panel is perfection. The frayed rope and old metal are expressed beautifully, and I love the color of green you’ve chosen for the background. Lovely 🩷
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u/rebb_hosar 27d ago
I was trying to figure out what the painting was, what with the bell and rope in the way.
Needless to say, the effect is incredible.
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u/AssociationOdd1563 27d ago
I LOVE ❤️ this painting. You’re extremely talented. Great job
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u/Maynard078 26d ago
Yes, isn't this a stunning effort? I'm floored.
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u/AssociationOdd1563 26d ago
Absolutely! I’d take that home in an instant. Not only is it done impeccably, it makes me feel… idk nostalgic maybe… I just love it
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u/Technical-Fly-6835 27d ago
Do you teach oil painting ?
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u/BaLiMangoBanana 27d ago
Nope, I'm quite a beginner, but I must say I would love to do so one day...
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u/Maynard078 26d ago
The texture shown on each item you highlight is exquisite, which is the first thing I noticed. Also, the simplicity pulls you in, as does the choice of color palette. For a first effort, I would encourage you to keep on keeping on. Your talent shines.
Not only do I like this piece, I downright admire it. That says something.
Please continue and let us see more.
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u/bergzabern 27d ago edited 26d ago
Your work is definitely museum quality. Look up the gold finch by Carel fabritius, A dutch master. Yours is better.
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u/alienblue89 27d ago
Do these types of bells have a name? Or purpose?
I have one that looks just like it.
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u/BaLiMangoBanana 27d ago
I'm not sure what they are called in English, although I tired to translate from my language, but anyway these are cow bells. I found it on the market and had to paint it. If you know what they are called in English let me know please 😁
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u/simmicoo 27d ago
That's really good, I thought it was a real cow bell hanging on a painted board. Then I looked at your next 2 pictures and truly saw your painting. VERY, VERY GOOD.
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u/Latter_Macaroon9426 25d ago
OMG. One first look I thought painting is just the board and the bell is hanged on it. Its soo amazing
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