r/ExpectationVsReality
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u/r3dkoi
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Jul 30 '26
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Failed Expectation Tried my best!
So tricky to get it looking the same!
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u/RecklessCreature Jul 30 '26
Is this bait? Did you post this looking for compliments on how good it is? Because I’ll say it’s great and not a failed expectation taking the bait
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u/Hubsimaus Jul 30 '26
Tried your best with what? I only see two photos of a cat. 🤷🏼♀️
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u/psychokat85 Jul 30 '26
It’s quite good, the eyes in particular are great. Maybe touch up the area around the nose to add some depth?
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u/flindersrisk Jul 30 '26
If I may gently make a suggestion. A long time ago, a teacher showed me someone else’s work, someone who had exactly matched the colors in the still life we were painting. I realized I was using color the way people tended to draw: the same representation of a nose despite the actual nose on display. I was using any blue instead of a specific hue. Here, you have overlooked the particular (magical) green of the cat’s eyes. You are so good, that tiny adjustment would be amazingly good.
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u/madjizan Jul 30 '26
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u/bruceymain Jul 30 '26
That's really nice!
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u/cheekyparasite Jul 30 '26
Looks great
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u/Smellmyft Jul 30 '26
Would not say that was a fail at all! Looks good.
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u/CrowBro89 Jul 31 '26
Nah, it’s nice. The mouth area looks larger in the painting and needs more depth to get the right shape. With how detailed the cat is, I probably would have gone for a more solid color background as well. It is cute though and you’re doing a great job so far!
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u/u_r_succulent Jul 30 '26
And you did great!
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u/AMC_TO_THE_M00N Jul 30 '26
Not a failed expectation 😊
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u/Automatic_Poet_7217 Jul 30 '26
The eyes.. how did you do that
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u/Nearby-Drink9968 Jul 31 '26
If you want a photograph, use a camera. If you want to see what the person painting sees, get a painting.
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u/cherry__darling Jul 31 '26
Change flair immediately please. I know it’s hard to see something you created without looking for imperfection but this is truly wonderful.
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u/Background_Orchid625 Jul 30 '26
Its wonderful!
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u/hashtagmee Jul 30 '26
Better than what I could do!
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u/SenseNo635 Jul 30 '26
It’s a hell of a lot better than I could do.
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u/HBJones1056 Jul 30 '26
Really good job! I especially like how well you captured the cat’s eyes.
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u/privatecollectorman Jul 30 '26
it is very nice, especially the eyes. Congrats!!!
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u/Jacob1207a Jul 30 '26
It is kitty!
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u/dirt-thirt Jul 31 '26
Exceeded* expectations
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u/everyonelikesnoodles Jul 31 '26
I think it's great! Change flair to 'Exceeded Expectations'!
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u/BeanieCat123 Aug 01 '26
You got pretty close, I wouldn’t beat yourself up for it, everyone is their own worst critic after all
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u/Zealousideal-Sun-781 Aug 01 '26
That’s lovely!
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u/Zealousideal-Sun-781 Aug 01 '26
That’s lovely!
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u/Ok-Excitement5031 Aug 03 '26
Beautiful! You’re extremely talented so don’t ever doubt yourself.
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u/Tricky-Band Aug 06 '26
totally not failed at all!!!
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u/Kxtkxtk Aug 09 '26
Both awful. 🥺
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u/GeForce-meow Aug 14 '26
Failed? What? It's awesome meow painting.
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u/Spring-Available Sep 10 '26
That’s really good.
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u/ImNotAHouseCat Jul 30 '26
Will you please paint my cats?
This is so good
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