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    • Eric Castleman
      Eric Castleman last edited by

      Awesome replies! Exactly what I needed. Thanks!

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      • Nazuba
        Nazuba @Eric Castleman last edited by

        @Eric-Castleman Not sure how far you went with your piece, but the foliage on the trees will stop the light from falling on the barks. Maybe some dappled light based on the lighting you choose for the sky.
        Also, foliage is always darker in value than the sky, except in Autumn. Since they are far away, they will be subject to atmospheric perspective.
        You have also chosen to look into the light somewhat, which might make it very tricky to render.
        Hope that helped.

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        • Eric Castleman
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          @Nazuba great insights! Here is where I am at so far. I have changed the concept from a squirrel grabbing an acorn to a boy looking up into the sky while laying down on his back. I have yet to add that part, but the boy will be in the light.

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          • Eric Castleman
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            Here is the main idea. The light coming through the trees will place emphasis over the boy.

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            • Nazuba
              Nazuba @Eric Castleman last edited by

              @Eric-Castleman Oh I get it now, before this I was thinking its a view looking up rather than a view looking down. Do share your progress.
              One tip: making the foliage irregular and spread throughout the canvas is going to look more natural and nicer rather than this composition. Some leaves can cover some tiny parts of the boy shape, I personally think it will make a more flowing composition.

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              • Eric Castleman
                Eric Castleman @Nazuba last edited by

                @Nazuba here is where I am at now

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                • evilrobot
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                  It's looking great!

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                  • Eric Castleman
                    Eric Castleman @evilrobot last edited by

                    @evilrobot thanks!!

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                    • Eric Castleman
                      Eric Castleman @Eric Castleman last edited by

                      I think it is done. At least it is time to move on

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                      • Eric Castleman
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                        Started adding color. I couldn't leave it black and white.

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