Does this read well?

[NessIllustration]

I'm working on a color test for one of the spreads in my book, and it's a tough one I spent all day trying stuff, it's a jungle image full of plants and it's been quite difficult making sure the text has enough space to be read well enough... I think it's ok now, but it may just be because it was so much worse before, I'm not sure anymore!! Could you guys tell me if you think this reads well? Thank you!!

[Chip Valecek]

@NessIllustration A little bit on the top left, maybe move that leaf a little. The bottom is good. If I ever lay text onto a color background I sometimes will but a white fade behind and drop the opacity to about 40%. You can still see the background but the text pops more.

[NessIllustration]

@Chip-Valecek Thank you Chip! I will try your suggestions!

[Erin.Cortese]

@NessIllustration I think it reads very well, I really like the way the text overhangs the leaf on the left page and as long as you can keep the contrast high, the text is easily readable. The only thing that stand out to me is the space between the leaf and the word “prefererais” on the right side of the page. There is enough space for reading, but if feels like there is not enough of a buffer space between the text and leaf. Maybe you could bend the leaf?

[NessIllustration]

@inkandspatter Thank you for your advice! I will add some more space there

[Anna- Charlotte Lörzer]

Hey! I think it reads very good.The only thing that I realize is that the column(?) on the left side, the brightest one is also catching the eye a little. The lion definitely is the focal point, right? And the eye wanders a bit from the lion to the column and back...I like the composition! Nice work

[NessIllustration]

@Anna-Charlotte-Lörzer Good spot, you're absolutely right! Thank you Anna!

[NessIllustration]

Here is how the final product turned out! Thank you everyone for your suggestions The editor liked it very much! This is the last full one I can show until the book is out though, unfortunately!

[Coreyartus]

Lovely lovely!! I love all the textures!! Well done!!!

[Jonas Zavacky]

@NessIllustration aaah that is so pretty Ness.. really good job!

[NessIllustration]

Thank you Corey and Jonas!

[Erin.Cortese]

@NessIllustration It looks fantastic!