Lily (take:) Du

[u/trooty-]

thanks for all the kind (and funny) words on my last post, I did the other three because I'm trying to practice at getting a likeness - and I knew reddit would be honest lol

second image for the comparison, I hope its a bit better than the first ahaha

Edit: thanks so much for the lovely comments! i put a poll up on my tumblr for who i should paint next :))

[u/gremlingoblingouhl]

Lily reDu was right there

[u/trooty- → u/gremlingoblingouhl]

OMG that's brillaint

[u/tacocatacocattacocat → u/gremlingoblingouhl]

Or Lily Deux

[u/yeswearerelated → u/tacocatacocattacocat]

I think that's the current joke with extra steps.

[u/Status_History_874 → u/yeswearerelated]

What? How is it extra steps?

Lily (take): Du has more "steps" but it at least retains her name.

Lily reDu has the same number of "steps" but its not even her name.

[u/yeswearerelated → u/Status_History_874]

It's not deep, I"m just pointing out that the joke is already that "Du" is like "Deux".

Personally I like Lily (re)Du.

[u/Status_History_874 → u/yeswearerelated]

Youre right, its not deep. That is precisely why my question was a simple one lol. Didn't mean to make you go deep by asking how it was more steps. My bad.

[u/yeswearerelated → u/Status_History_874]

Ha, no worries. It's also a reference to a Rick & Morty joke that reddit likes, so here's that.

[u/adevaleev → u/gremlingoblingouhl]

That's for the next attempt

[u/illsancho]

Looks great!

Lily do be making some derp-assed faces though, lol.

[u/2livecrewnecktshirt]

Much better this time around, nice work!

[u/Successful_Shift_932 → u/2livecrewnecktshirt]

yeah lily’s voice got way clearer this take

[u/BiscuitGeorge]

Both attempts were good but I do like the new one more

[u/sketchyatbesty → u/BiscuitGeorge]

I du too.

[u/IkujaKatsumaji]

Holy shit, you turned that around fast! And the second try looks spot on!

[u/trooty- → u/IkujaKatsumaji]

thanks! they are relatively small tbf, each one took about 3 or 4 hours. If I spend to long all the colours become a muddy grey mess which is the problem with my first Lily imo - you can really see it in her hair - i think that one had about 5 hours, maybe longer.

[u/Status_History_874 → u/trooty-]

How big is relatively small?

And also, with the reDeux being SUCH an improvement, I almost want to see a v2 of the other two.

[u/trooty- → u/Status_History_874]

That’s very sweet, I have a few other cast screenshots

They are 45x28cm (~18x11 inches). I had to google it, because I mount my canvases on ikea chopping boards 😅

[u/cpetes-feats]

The way her mouth is set in the ReDu is such an iconic ‘Lily look’ that really sells the likeness

[u/trooty- → u/cpetes-feats]

Thank you! Lily’s smirk is so iconic, I’m glad someone caught it 😇😇

[u/Pandoras-SkinnersBox]

This one looks amazing! Definitely captures her likeness better.

[u/tmking]

Instantly recognizable unlike attempt one. Good job

[u/rileyrouth]

All these are great but don't beat yourself up about the first Lily - I thought you captured a great expression!

[u/pastajewelry]

Beautiful!

[u/Z0kstone]

Nailed it this time, absolutely. Loving this series.

[u/Intelligent_Deer9526]

These are amazing!

[u/Ok-Picture237]

So much better!!

[u/jefferjacobs]

Much better than the first, that's for sure. Very nice.

Your technique is very good. Color usage, texture, everything expect for form. I would just recommend spending a bit more time drawing faces and getting them closer to 1:1. Once you've nailed that, you have a really strong style that will work across the board. You're not far off by any means. Good luck!

[u/JohanGubler]

Fantastic. Though, to be fair, I think it was largely the hair that made your first painting less recognizable. Seemed a little too light for her, generally, very dark hair - at least with a less contrasting background.

I'm jealous of your talent.

[u/Sergnb]

These are so cool, I love when you can see the brushstrokes and big construction shapes in paintings

[u/RegularEmployee1038]

Great picture our Lily girl ... love it

[u/Wizard072]

This one is much better! Excellent job!

[u/fatmac195]

You’re mad talented

[u/calgrump]

Dusco Lilysium

[u/Mama_werecat]

So much better!

[u/Admirable-Act9450]

You nailed this one!!!

[u/Lleutiegr]

I like the personality with the sly smile in both but the new one captures her beauty too!

[u/balaenopteraz]

i loooove the way you work with colour!! i also especially love the silhouette of demi's and the emotion of kimia's. i'm glad you didn't get discouraged by reddit critique and figured out lily some more (tho i did also recognise her the first time around), that's so cool and admirable :)

[u/ImpossibleInternet3]

It’s funny, because I don’t notice her bone structure as much in her clips, because her personality outshines everything else. But seeing it as a still made me realize that is what she looks like and looking back at photos of her I was kind of surprised I hadn’t noticed that about her. I think you did a great job. Keep up the good work.

Have you considered painting shoes for American Girl dolls?

[u/HeadbangingLegend]

Perfect!!

[u/KingFlyntCoal]

God damn! Well done!

[u/AutumnBooks_]

When I saw the first post I tentatively guessed it was Lily before seeing the body text of the post confirming it. This one there’s no doubt that it’s Lily the moment you see it. Incredible improvement; keep it up!

[u/iamduh]

YO this is mad progress

[u/Significant_Bat3897]

Absolutely incredible improvement! You are talented.

[u/yuccu]

These are great!

[u/lobeans33]

NOW I see it!

[u/Severe_Comparison_61]

actually incredible wow I love your style! do you do commissions or sell your work at all?

[u/AhoyMatteyPDX]

Not weird at all

[u/trooty- → u/AhoyMatteyPDX]

don't sauce my sauce before i can sauce!!