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jjjbird
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| 02/06/2008 7:36 PM |
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| Here is another attempt at a deer picture. I don't have a scanner, so the colors appear a little different. I am fortunate to get to see deer every day in our yard, so I'm kind of partical to them. I'm currently taking Mike's advice and practicing on just a subject. I think it is helping. I would like to thank everyone again for your input. jjj |
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pastelmimigt
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| 02/06/2008 8:15 PM |
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Hi jjj,
This is nice. Lovely, abstract background behind the trees. In fact, I think the greenish area would support the dear so well I'd make it the total background. Currently the dear blends in with the (trees?) that are behind it and I think it would stand out better if it was against the greenish area. Some more constructive criticism: I'd think about the values. Your highights and light colors are very bright compared to everything else and keep the eyes from traveling around the picture. So I'd try to find a better balance with the lights and darks. Also, the large white trees look too perfect as there are plenty of bumps and ridges to portray. Keep painting and showing - your skills are progressing.
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mikec@pols
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| 02/07/2008 5:03 AM |
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Hi, Jay!
Looking good! I like the buck alot. Still need some work on values on his body. He looks a little flat...could be the photo itself? One thing I'd like to mention. Your background lines are kind of intersecting with the deer in not so good places. The stream's edge should be either above or below his muzzle. The hiil behind would have looked better if it wasn't parallel with his back.
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jjjbird
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| 02/08/2008 7:36 PM |
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| Hey Mike! No, the deer is a little flat. This was one of my first ones after I found the forum. I could have used more highlights on him. I also painted the picture the same as the photo, that's why the edge is parallel with his back. I see what you mean about it though. The pieces I'm working on now I'm making them the way I want them, not just what the picture shows. Thanks again. Jay |
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jjjbird
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| 02/08/2008 7:42 PM |
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| Hi Michele. All good stuff. I'm working on not making everything flat, that's why I think some of the lights are brighter. I'm probably trying too hard. As I told Mike, I painted the picture just like the photo. I'm getting better at doing more of the art the way I like it, instead of copying the photo. Thanks again. Jay |
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