American Poppies
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Watercolour crayon on paper. Approximately a 4-6 hour drawing. Something is off. I think it is the placement of the elements. Thanks for your advice and all your opinions.
Ray MR
From what I can see, the perspective of certain parts of the background look somewhat off and makes them look smaller or bigger than they should be compared to other parts of the image.
Apocalyptic Chaos
The perspective on the battlements looks slightly off and one leg on the lady looks less foreshortened than the other.
I also think the shadows aren't being consistently applied to the background and makes it look a little flat compared to the figure.
But the colours are really vibrant and cool!
I also think the shadows aren't being consistently applied to the background and makes it look a little flat compared to the figure.
But the colours are really vibrant and cool!
Sinisterjester
wonderful! the colors are super yummy!!! the only thing i would suggest is helping to distinguish the dimensions of the building next to the figure. As a casual viewer, I wouldn't be able to see if the tree is inside, behind, or on top of the building because the shadows are flat.
Your grasp on the human figure is very strong! I would recommend more studies on buildings in landscapes. Go outside and draw the houses or complexes in your neighborhood! Experiment with weird shapes like slides in a playground as well while you're at it. Have fun :D
Your grasp on the human figure is very strong! I would recommend more studies on buildings in landscapes. Go outside and draw the houses or complexes in your neighborhood! Experiment with weird shapes like slides in a playground as well while you're at it. Have fun :D
Jcmlfineart
SinisterJester,
This image is an amalgamation of several photos. So it was hard to get a correct, believable perspective that fit with all the bits. I knew this would be a challenge, so I will keep working to make it look more seamless when I start the painting. I think I would have had an easier time with placement if I had been able to use B-sized paper instead of A-sized paper, so the elements would fit the way they were in my head. Instead, there was a bit of fussing and squishing. So it's good to know that this struggle is visible.
I also really struggled, since I am using crayon instead of paint, I am less skilled at getting the values the tree needs to achieve that kind of depth. There are 4 greens in the pack, and that sounds like a lot, but most of them are warm greens. The blue greens are very blue, and layering seems only to work so well.
If you have any tips for working with water crayons, I'd love to learn more. Especially the blending of colours so they do not muddy up.
Thanks for the feedback. I know it will be a huge help when I start the first painted version.
All of the best,
JCML Fine Art
This image is an amalgamation of several photos. So it was hard to get a correct, believable perspective that fit with all the bits. I knew this would be a challenge, so I will keep working to make it look more seamless when I start the painting. I think I would have had an easier time with placement if I had been able to use B-sized paper instead of A-sized paper, so the elements would fit the way they were in my head. Instead, there was a bit of fussing and squishing. So it's good to know that this struggle is visible.
I also really struggled, since I am using crayon instead of paint, I am less skilled at getting the values the tree needs to achieve that kind of depth. There are 4 greens in the pack, and that sounds like a lot, but most of them are warm greens. The blue greens are very blue, and layering seems only to work so well.
If you have any tips for working with water crayons, I'd love to learn more. Especially the blending of colours so they do not muddy up.
Thanks for the feedback. I know it will be a huge help when I start the first painted version.
All of the best,
JCML Fine Art
Draion
first of all. this is already a very very unique and enjoyable style. and from an art perspective just keep doing what you do.
from an academic perspective there is room to improve.
the pose lacks around the legs. we see people everyday so we notice this very fast.
its very outdetailed. to make it easier for the viewer you can let lines open and loose details in shadow areas.
the perspective of the castle is not correct.
from an academic perspective there is room to improve.
the pose lacks around the legs. we see people everyday so we notice this very fast.
its very outdetailed. to make it easier for the viewer you can let lines open and loose details in shadow areas.
the perspective of the castle is not correct.
Jcmlfineart
Draion,
Yeah, I know what you are talking about around the legs. I was hesitant about how the petals and the legs would interact, and that is very evident around that back leg. My professor also pointed this out, and now I have a better idea about how I want them to sit in the painting.
I think the face doesn't have the expression I was aiming for, either.
But based on what everyone is saying, all the places I feel unsure about are coming across very visually, which is a good thing to keep in mind when I am drafting and creating final images.
Thank you so much for your feedback!
All of the best,
JCML Fine Art
Yeah, I know what you are talking about around the legs. I was hesitant about how the petals and the legs would interact, and that is very evident around that back leg. My professor also pointed this out, and now I have a better idea about how I want them to sit in the painting.
I think the face doesn't have the expression I was aiming for, either.
But based on what everyone is saying, all the places I feel unsure about are coming across very visually, which is a good thing to keep in mind when I am drafting and creating final images.
Thank you so much for your feedback!
All of the best,
JCML Fine Art
