u/CrewSenior3382

As the title says, I’m completely new to oil painting and have been learning for about 20 days. I don’t have any background in drawing, acrylics, or watercolor, so I’m starting from scratch. I’ve been practicing pencils and charcoal alongside oils during that time as well.

I’m mainly trying to improve my shading, blending, and understanding of color theory. This piece is a study done on mixed media paper with a layer of gesso applied. I also paint on canvas and panels, but I usually do these nightly studies on paper.

I’d appreciate any critique or advice, especially regarding shading and value transitions.