Does this Look Like a Snowboard? The Collaborative Book Project for Will

[Elizabeth Rose]

@marine Oh yeah, I added the shadow, but yeah, it does look like part of the board. I'll fix that. Thanks girl!

[shinjifujioka]

I'm loving the graphic design feel to this piece. And the desaturated colors fit really well with the mood of the image. So calm and peaceful.

[Elizabeth Rose]

Okay, Shadow fixed.

Also How do you all like the texture?

The first one has texture and the second is without.

[shinjifujioka]

I think I prefer a little texture.

[Whitney Simms]

Very sweet. Love the image. I like the texture!

[demotlj]

I too, like the texture and the entire picture. Beautiful and peaceful feeling.

[Kat]

With texture. Great image, very well done and I love the idea!

[mellebluesworld]

I am not sure if the bindings should be that bright, since they are on the backside of the board? At least they should get darker in the lower region ?

[Elizabeth Rose]

@mellebluesworld Hmmm, I was actually wondering the same thing. I decided to let it pickle overnight and look at it with fresh eyes in the morning. Looking at it now, and yep, I agree with you. I'll mess around with that and see what I can do

[Elizabeth Rose]

Yey! Thanks so much you all! It looks great! I reckon texture wins! I also darkened the bindings a bit so they were not quite so loud. I also desaturated the red backpack straps a bit.

Comparing the very first one (left) to the latest edited one on the right. The snowboard looks much better. I think the bindings were a big key.

I'm about ready to call it done. I believe I have until May 15 till I have to turn it in. So drop any more suggestions if ya feel like it.

Thanks again to everyone who put in input

[demotlj]

@Squirrelsize I've liked this piece all along but I think your changes really helped. The bindings now tie in with everything else and the letters on the snowboard don't compete with the sun. Really beautiful.

[braden H]

@Squirrelsize This turned out really sweet. I can't think of any major suggestions

[BichonBistro]

@Squirrelsize very nice!

[ShannonBiondi]

I love it! It's so atmospheric!! I don't have anything to add though, the way the board attaches was what I would have said But that's fixed now!