First has a more exaggerated expression and intense contrast which both draw the eye in and hold the viewers attention. Both are really good and amazing and feel like they express a mood, the first is just a more eye catching piece.

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I love them both you have a very cool art style! To be honest, the second one caught my attention first I really love that one and you captured both expressions very well

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Hm. The first piece gives off dorothea lange, perhaps its the uneasy expression combined with the unique rendering of the eyes + nose bridge. Overall these two paintings have a certain french impressionist style. Theyre both great

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the first one just tells a more raw story to me—they have similar style and i really do love the second one just because of how beautiful it is with the colors and the lining but the first one HIT me when i saw it with the expression and the detail on the face. i dont think its necessarily better than the second one, but it definitely comes out stronger on the first look. the color pop on the first one does also help when they’re side by side though, partly why i looked there first

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The first gives me more to wonder over and notice and feels freer and while still holding tension in the boy’s face. The second one is also great and interesting but I feel a little less drawn to keep letting my eyes roam over it. Its mood feels more consistent and settled. Either way they’re both great!

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also i love the way you paint noses both of those people are so cute

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as sb who’s tryna work on their own art, I can tell the improvement in the second one with ur colors, shading, etc. But like everyone else has said, I think it’s simply the emotion conveyed in the first one mixed with the vibrant colors meanwhile there’s a lot less going on in the second one

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First one reminds me of my cousin.

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I agree with what most ppl are saying about the first painting having more expression. I think if the second one had a bright orange background, it would give it some contrast. Either way, they’re both beautiful and I love the detail you put into their faces and your style. 💕

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honestly i think it could have something to do with the composition as well with these two in particular. the first one has a lot more going on. it give more for your eyes to explore in my opinion.

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