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    Boots or no boots? That is the question…

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    • chrisaakins
      chrisaakins last edited by

      I am getting conflicting advice from two respected artists. One thinks boots is better, the other thinks the original was better.

      What say you, O great forum?

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      Chris Akins
      www.chrisakinsart.com
      www.instagram.com/chrisakinsart/

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      • KathrynAdebayo
        KathrynAdebayo @chrisaakins last edited by

        @chrisaakins I like the boots! If you go with that one, maybe add some shadows around the bases of them? I like this very creative take on the prompt. 🙂

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          Frogpunzel @chrisaakins last edited by

          @chrisaakins Yes boots!

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          • LouD
            LouD last edited by

            I like the boots too! They add so much to the character. Have you tried making them bright and glowing also? I think the dark contrast disrupts the shape of the star a bit. Great painting, so funny.

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            • LauraA
              LauraA SVS OG @chrisaakins last edited by

              @chrisaakins I'm going to go against the current and say no boots. I like the shape of the star and I think the boots are implied. I also like his foot going back.

              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraintorino/
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              • Jeremiahbrown
                Jeremiahbrown @LauraA last edited by

                @lauraa I agree. I think the feet are so cute and add character.

                Jeremiah Brown
                www.jeremiahbrownillustration.com
                https://www.instagram.com/jeremiah.brownillustration/

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                • tomparsonsart
                  tomparsonsart @chrisaakins last edited by

                  @chrisaakins I’m leaning towards no boots also. Wonder what a pair of spurs without the boots would look like?

                  www.tomparsonsart.com
                  https://www.instagram.com/tomparsonsart/

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                  • alicetheartist
                    alicetheartist last edited by

                    My gut reaction is 100% yes to the boots. But now I’m not so sure, both are good 🙂

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                    • chrisaakins
                      chrisaakins last edited by

                      I decided to keep the boots but lighten them up and add spurs. I think the look is just right now. Thanks for all those who gave me an opinion.
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                      Chris Akins
                      www.chrisakinsart.com
                      www.instagram.com/chrisakinsart/

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