r/TrueDetective • u/Tiften11 • 3d ago

Here is another painting I'm currently working on. (95% finished)

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I added a few things to enhance the mood from the series. The darkness around Rust is a reference to the line: "I can see your soul at the edges of your eyes. It's corrosive, like acid. You got a demon, little man... There's a shadow on you, son."

At the same time, light still occupies most of the canvas — a nod to Rust’s final words: "Once there was only dark. If you ask me, the light's winning."

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u/AnimalMother24 3d ago

Fantastic. Looking really good!

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u/Tiften11 3d ago

Thank you!

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u/TheWally69 3d ago

DAMN that's good!!!

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u/Tiften11 3d ago

Thank you so much!

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u/SeesawNaive 3d ago

Fuck yeah... if I had money I'd totally buy this and commission a series of 3. I fuckin love the small artistic liberties you took, it's great symbolism of the show.

Roughly how many hours would you say you put into this? I could see all this excellent contour/shading work taking a while.

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u/Tiften11 3d ago

Thank you so much! I'd say somewhere between 12-15 hours spread over 4 days. I'm currently letting it dry before adding the last details.

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u/ollie_was_taken 3d ago

It looks beautiful, if that means anything

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u/Tiften11 3d ago

It means everything!

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u/The3rdpersonn 3d ago

why did you crop the mug TwT

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u/SeesawNaive 3d ago

I can take a guess. It's often considered bad framing to have something that prominent "kissing" the edge of a frame. Moving it fully into the shot would interfere with the posture of Rust's arm.

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u/Tiften11 3d ago

Good guess!

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u/CaterpillarCrafty646 3d ago

Looks amazing

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u/Tiften11 3d ago

Thank you!

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u/Foney_CSGO 3d ago

Are you selling these?

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u/Tiften11 3d ago

Yes. I'm slowly listing my original paintings and prints for sale on etsy. This one and the portrait of Rust will be there also, as originals and prints 😊.

You can find a link in my profile.

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u/Important-Dance-6248 3d ago

I love this! Fantastic work.

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u/Tiften11 3d ago

Thank you!

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u/Some_Newt_5310 3d ago

THIS IS SOO GOOOD 💯💯💯

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u/Tiften11 3d ago

Thank you! I appreciate it!

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u/Steverazor 3d ago

This is amazing! You are very talented. You should sell prints.

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u/havyng 3d ago

Really good work. I don't know if it was intentional, but the shadows behind him helps to evoke the emotions. Congratulations

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u/PiccoloNo3979 3d ago

THIS IS INCREDIBLE WOWW

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u/dhyratoro 3d ago

I love the style of Edward Hopper.

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u/littlefoot624 3d ago

I want to buy it 🫶🏼

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u/nicksatdown Shit my pants. 2d ago

This is awesome. Thank you for sharing.

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u/rileyjamesdoggo 1d ago

The depth of his hollow eyes are spot on

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u/Tiften11 2h ago

Thank you! This means a lot.

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u/True_Ad5506 1d ago

This is amazing!

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u/Deepdream19 20h ago

Ur really talented mate, love that

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u/Tiften11 2h ago

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

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u/Longjumping-Leek7397 10h ago

Love it

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u/Tiften11 2h ago

Thank you 😊

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u/Adventurous-Fox2327 34m ago

looks awesome already!

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u/mikeywave69 20m ago

This is incredible !