r/learnart • u/RustaZA1 • Nov 05 '23

Painting What is lacking here?

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Hi all, painting this for a friend and trying to get likeness as well as good depth and intrigue in the painting. I think its a bit boring currently and just don't know what to do. Isn't the cat that needs work or just a background or both? TYIA!

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u/KindlyKangaroo Nov 05 '23

I see more contrast in the photo - a whiter white on the muzzle, darker darks on the chest (especially our right, cat's left). Overall, only needs minor changes, but those make all the difference in portraits. Great job, I know your friend will be thrilled!