u/Bratdere

I've come to the conclusion that if I slowly layer spray paint, it'll create a stiff enough base for me to paint on. As you can see, the paint job doesn't need to be perfect, but I'm torn on whether or not to use a black base or a white one. I'm thinking of spray paint because if I start with a traditional brush and liquid paint, the plush will definitely soak it up, while spray paint *should* layer on top.

White would be overall better for the colors popping, but might be too bright, while black is the obvious under shade for this design but I'm worried it might muddy the project.

I've never painted a plush before! So I'm not sure what to expect, has anyone had any experience? Does anyone have any tips on painting on fabric in general?

Thank you!!!

I've tried a few tutorials and several references, but I can't seem to get the terror right the way I want. Every time I do try and push it, it looks almost comical, while this isn't a super realistic style, I'd like to avoid cartoonish if I can. How can I push the expression to its limit? Do I move the brow, widen the eye? Unsure, thank you!

*This is not fully rendered!* Please don't comment on that, it is a work in progress and I'm quite happy with the rendering so far, this is purely an expression/face based question. Thank you!!

I do not often draw backgrounds, it's definitely one of my weaknesses. While I am happy with the vibe of this lineart, every time I try coloring it in, the characters look like they don't belong in the scenery! I don't know how to put it except my coloring job seems to almost degrade my lineart.. It looks flat and I struggle to combine the background and characters flawlessly. The characters awkwardly stand out instead of bleynd in with their surroundings..

Any tips on how to overcome this? Thank you!

Got this 3 days ago and finally took my second skin off, the flowers are looking a little dark and I'm concerned it's from the dark outline... It isn't a make it break situation for me, I love it either way and it's barely noticable, I just wondered if it was ink drift/blow out or some secret third thing. I also considered it might be the ink leaking from the black lineart when it was in the second skin! I did wash It, but it's still so sore that I'm trying to be very gentle with her.

Please, no unkind comments, this is on my body forever and I am pretty heartbroken about it, I know it's my own fault, I know I'm an idiot, I'm just looking for advice, thank you.

I have to preface this by stating I don't exactly hate it, but it isn't what I wanted. My artist has done multiple, beautiful tattoos on me and I love all of them, but I feel as if this has missed the mark entirely. When I explained about how I wanted the hand to be more feminine, he told me shading would help this, it did not. In my opinion the hand is bulky and unshapely and looks way, WAY too dark. He went crazy on the shading, and I'm so embarrassed but when I finally looked at the finished result I almost cried. I gave myself 5 days to adjust to it, but god it is just SO dark against my arm, I can't seem to stop freaking out about it.

I know there's probably no chance, but I'm wondering what my option is to make the hand more feminine looking or even just not.. Bulky like that, if nothing is possible, I will learn to love her the way she is

Edit: the second and third photos are the original inspo photos, for the record.

Thank you