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    WIM Book Cover "The Wind in the Willows"

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    • Elizabeth Rose
      Elizabeth Rose last edited by

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      • Elizabeth Rose
        Elizabeth Rose last edited by

        Here are the last three for comparison:

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        • Chip Valecek
          Chip Valecek SVS Team SVS OG @Elizabeth Rose last edited by

          @Squirrelsize this really came together great. I prefer the middle on but with a hard edge. As far as the author font, I tend to like something very basic and in the sans serif family. But that is just my opinion on that.


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          • MichaelaH
            MichaelaH last edited by

            I also prefer the middle one and with hard edge.

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            • Heather Boyd
              Heather Boyd @Elizabeth Rose last edited by

              @Squirrelsize I like the first two. The last one I find too light ad the characters in the boat to sharp a contrast -I feel it gets lost/messy. 🙂 Which now looking at the second one I find the character and boat area similar to my issue with the third one but like it better.

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              • Elizabeth Rose
                Elizabeth Rose last edited by

                Wow! Thanks you all! Some really good tips and suggestions 🙂

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                • Elizabeth Rose
                  Elizabeth Rose last edited by

                  Left is the old dark one. Right is the new with straight edges.

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                  • andersoncarman
                    andersoncarman last edited by

                    @Squirrelsize I like straight edges

                    Nice work! this is looking great!

                    Cheers,
                    Anderson Carman

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                    • Jon Anderson
                      Jon Anderson SVS OG @Elizabeth Rose last edited by

                      @Squirrelsize The straight edges look nicer to me as the jagged edge is a bit distracting. Good work!

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                      • Elizabeth Rose
                        Elizabeth Rose last edited by

                        Added some river rocks! Should I add more?

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                        • Erin.Cortese
                          Erin.Cortese Moderator last edited by

                          I think the composition on the right (with less rocks) is more effective. It leaves a nice amount of negative space for the eye to rest and move a little more freely. For some reason the composition with more rocks diverts my gaze to the top of the hill very quickly. This is really beautiful, I love the colours, and textures.

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                          • Elizabeth Rose
                            Elizabeth Rose @Erin.Cortese last edited by

                            @inkandspatter Okay! Cool! I totally see that now. Good advice!

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                            • KathrynAdebayo
                              KathrynAdebayo last edited by KathrynAdebayo

                              Your version with less rocks looks like a finished work to me. So nice. 🙂 Though maybe the value of the bottom of the background trees is a bit strong? This is really looking amazing.

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                              • Elizabeth Rose
                                Elizabeth Rose @KathrynAdebayo last edited by

                                @KathrynAdebayo Cool, I'll try lighting up the background trees and see how it looks 🙂

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                                • Elizabeth Rose
                                  Elizabeth Rose last edited by

                                  Okay! Working on back now. What you all think? I was thinking about putting in some more elements, but I've been finding this piece likes to be simple. Maybe add a bird or two in the branches?

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                                  • Erin.Cortese
                                    Erin.Cortese Moderator @Elizabeth Rose last edited by Erin.Cortese

                                    @Squirrelsize Beautiful! Your design is very well thought out and very nicely balanced.

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                                    • Elizabeth Rose
                                      Elizabeth Rose last edited by

                                      Yey! I'm getting really excited! This has been a fun piece! Still open to changes however. You all see anything that bothers you that I should change up?

                                      These are my edits from the last several post:

                                      I lighted up the background trees on the front cover.
                                      Switch the willow tree on the back to the right side of the page.
                                      Put clothes and a tail on Ratty

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                                      • MichaelaH
                                        MichaelaH last edited by

                                        It looks really good!!!

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                                        • Elizabeth Rose
                                          Elizabeth Rose @MichaelaH last edited by

                                          @MichaelaH Hahaha, Thanks 🙂

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                                          • djly
                                            djly last edited by

                                            Wow, I can't believe how far this piece came. You've really worked hard on this and it shows. Really beautiful work, you should be proud!

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