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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:35 pm
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Ok so I guess I'll post first. I didn't get very far with my drawing this week because I decided half way through the week that I wanted to draw something else. (started drawing a pic more realistic and decided I wanted to play more with imagination instead)
So here's my pic, any cretics or comments of ways I could improve it? : )
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 1:32 pm
Kai_Chi
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Ok so I guess I'll post first. I didn't get very far with my drawing this week because I decided half way through the week that I wanted to draw something else. (started drawing a pic more realistic and decided I wanted to play more with imagination instead)
So here's my pic, any cretics or comments of ways I could improve it? : )
This is adorable! xd
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 8:54 pm
My painting, more or less still in WIP mode. Would any one do me the favor of critiquing it? Any suggestions of things that should be added will be appreciated!
I'd love to! Beautiful painting by the way, is the medium oil? : )
I have a few suggestions that might help improve the image if your interested.
I think if you adapted the rule of thirds in your paintings you could improve the general composition of your image. (not sure if you know the rules of thirds but here's a link to quickly help explain : http://painting.about.com/od/composition/ss/art-composition-rules.htm Basically you divide the image into thirds and where the lines intersect, thats where your viewers focal points should be. So you could place certain elements you want people to pay more attention towards, on thoughs key areas to create a more interesting composition. Something you already did that I thought was really well done was placing lots of long trees on the right hand side of your painting. It blocks the viewers attention from leaving and the bright pink colour of the house in the background really brings are attention back. Nicely done : )
Another thing you could do to improve your painting is try to give more depth to your images. I love the different variations in colours you gave your trees, but I think if you used more dark and vibrant colours on the trees closer to us, and lighter less saturated colours the further away the trees become, you could help create an illusion of depth in your image. (visual examples : http://www.walkmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Galloway-150.jpg Notice how the closer the grass and trees are to us, the more vibrant the colours, the further away they get from us, the lighter and less saturated the colours become.)
My last suggestion to improve your painting is just an extra precaution when creating/working on your perspective. Your basic building forms are good, but the roof of the pink house gives us the impression that the perspective is coming from two different angles. One looking more down onto the house, while the other is looking at the house more from the side. If you could correct that, I think it would take away a certain confusion that's created.
Other than that, its really a lovely painting. I love how you did the clouds, all harmonious and gestural, equally, as I mentioned before, I also love the variation in colours you gave all the trees, and details as well. Its really beautifully done! You really did a wonderful job : )
I'd love to! Beautiful painting by the way, is the medium oil? : )
I have a few suggestions that might help improve the image if your interested.
I think if you adapted the rule of thirds in your paintings you could improve the general composition of your image. (not sure if you know the rules of thirds but here's a link to quickly help explain : http://painting.about.com/od/composition/ss/art-composition-rules.htm Basically you divide the image into thirds and where the lines intersect, thats where your viewers focal points should be. So you could place certain elements you want people to pay more attention towards, on thoughs key areas to create a more interesting composition. Something you already did that I thought was really well done was placing lots of long trees on the right hand side of your painting. It blocks the viewers attention from leaving and the bright pink colour of the house in the background really brings are attention back. Nicely done : )
Another thing you could do to improve your painting is try to give more depth to your images. I love the different variations in colours you gave your trees, but I think if you used more dark and vibrant colours on the trees closer to us, and lighter less saturated colours the further away the trees become, you could help create an illusion of depth in your image. (visual examples : http://www.walkmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Galloway-150.jpg Notice how the closer the grass and trees are to us, the more vibrant the colours, the further away they get from us, the lighter and less saturated the colours become.)
My last suggestion to improve your painting is just an extra precaution when creating/working on your perspective. Your basic building forms are good, but the roof of the pink house gives us the impression that the perspective is coming from two different angles. One looking more down onto the house, while the other is looking at the house more from the side. If you could correct that, I think it would take away a certain confusion that's created.
Other than that, its really a lovely painting. I love how you did the clouds, all harmonious and gestural, equally, as I mentioned before, I also love the variation in colours you gave all the trees, and details as well. Its really beautifully done! You really did a wonderful job : )
Thank you for your wonderful advice and compliment! I never knew about the rule of thirds, need to practice on that one. And yes it is oil (trying my darnedest on that medium sweatdrop)
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:25 pm
CynHimawari2828
oh well your really off to a good start! Specially if you haven't played with it much : ) I've worked with oil a few times as well. Its fun to work with because unlike other types of paint you really have time to work on details because the paint doesn't dry up. But on the same aspect once your done you need to wait something like 24-48 hours before working on a new layer of paint above it hehe XD
I found a few tutorials that look like they may be fun to try if ever your interested : ) I also know a few techniques as well, if ever you have questions, I might be able to help.
That is absolutely adorable! I love the idea of octopi hanging out on clouds with umbrellas; just about the most charming concept I've heard in a long time!
How are you planning to color it? I'm seeing pinks, blues, and a little orange or yellow, but I'm curious as to which colors you're planning to use in your palette. c:
The composition is very nice, with enough but not too much negative space and great direction of line. I'd suggest adding either some tentacles or the entire octopus on the cloud in the upper left to add additional spaciousness and allow the viewer to imagine the scene extending off-canvas. Some designs on the two main octopi might be nice, as well. c:
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 1:08 pm
CynHimawari2828
My painting, more or less still in WIP mode. Would any one do me the favor of critiquing it? Any suggestions of things that should be added will be appreciated!
This is really great for just beginning to work in oils! From my first impression alone, the house in the background is far too bright in hue. Try dulling the color to wash it further into the background and integrate it better into the color palette.
Working some subtle blue hints into the background and midground might also be a good idea; right now, the sky is also too bright and is competing with the foreground. Working some blues into the rest of the painting might better integrate it with the scene.
Increasing the brightness and contrast of the objects in the foreground (the pine trees and road) could also add depth to your painting.
It's a very nice WIP, and I'm excited to see the final result of your hard work! c:
Yea you pretty much nailed the colours I've already started using haha! ^-^. And thank you for your critics and comments I'll see how I can integrate that to my image : )
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:05 pm
VoxAngeles
CynHimawari2828
My painting, more or less still in WIP mode. Would any one do me the favor of critiquing it? Any suggestions of things that should be added will be appreciated!
This is really great for just beginning to work in oils! From my first impression alone, the house in the background is far too bright in hue. Try dulling the color to wash it further into the background and integrate it better into the color palette.
Working some subtle blue hints into the background and midground might also be a good idea; right now, the sky is also too bright and is competing with the foreground. Working some blues into the rest of the painting might better integrate it with the scene.
Increasing the brightness and contrast of the objects in the foreground (the pine trees and road) could also add depth to your painting.
It's a very nice WIP, and I'm excited to see the final result of your hard work! c:
I think I may participate. I love adding my own unique designs to things, though sadly I can't duplicate them if something happens to them...
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:11 pm
VoxAngeles
CynHimawari2828
My painting, more or less still in WIP mode. Would any one do me the favor of critiquing it? Any suggestions of things that should be added will be appreciated!
This is really great for just beginning to work in oils! From my first impression alone, the house in the background is far too bright in hue. Try dulling the color to wash it further into the background and integrate it better into the color palette.
Working some subtle blue hints into the background and midground might also be a good idea; right now, the sky is also too bright and is competing with the foreground. Working some blues into the rest of the painting might better integrate it with the scene.
Increasing the brightness and contrast of the objects in the foreground (the pine trees and road) could also add depth to your painting.
It's a very nice WIP, and I'm excited to see the final result of your hard work! c:
Thinking back on what you said, I was wondering if two color changes would be best. 1-adding the blue from the sky with maybe some of the green which would be used to cover the saturated green, or 2-the green that is above the house (plain looking one) would that be better to use to take out the saturated green?
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