Finishing Drills for a Chronic Dabbler.

[MichaelaH]

I think I am missing some bush or leaves or in the background, except they are only big trees in the background. The foreground, there could be some more wood for the fire? or stones...

[animatosoor]

@MichaelaH Thank you for the tips, Michaela! I'll explore those options. I was seriously drawing a blank with that one.

[animatosoor]

This is my progress so far with the bedroom illustration.

I know I'd said in an earlier post what the story was, but I'm wondering if it still reads as clearly now that it's a painting, and no longer just line work?

I would appreciate any insight on this!

[animatosoor]

Feeling a bit stuck and trying this instead:

[AndyIllo]

Amazing progress Soorya!

Was unsure what exactly you were stuck on, but I think both versions look great (as well as both your colour studies a few posts up!) The more red coloured one has a warmer look whereas the blue feels a bit more like 'middle of the night' - am not sure if that helps but there you go

Also, the scene in the woods by the fire, I think your latest sketch looks good, foreground and all. It may be worth giving the foreground trees some slight texture so they don't look so blocky, but I wouldn't worry about there being 'not much going on' unless it's missing any story elements!

[MichaelaH]

@animatosoor It looks so peaceful and night time---I love it, you are so good with dark values and shadows, I am fully afraid of these things and background...so I am happy to learn from You also

[animatosoor]

I appreciate it, @AndyIllo.

Oops, yes, I didn't even mention what I was stuck on, haha. It was definitely the colour scheme that I was struggling with. I had already narrowed my options down to "cool reds/purples," so I think I sort of complicated matters for myself by rendering the whole thing in that warmer pink palette in the earlier picture. I think I have to take a break from night-time scenes for a while after this series, and explore all sorts of brightly lit situations. XD

Thanks for the note on the scene by the campfire. I will be revisiting that. As for the story: I wanted the keywords to be "awe," "weird," and "warm," and the picture has the two major elements I needed to include. I'm kind of nervous about painting it, haha.

[animatosoor]

@MichaelaH I appreciate that you think so, especially since I'm still learning those things. We can learn from each other to improve on our weak spots.

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

You have such amazing pieces. I enjoyed it very mich scrolling down your posts. They’re all amazing!

[AndyIllo]

@animatosoor haha no problem, in that case I think you're bang on with your latest version - great work Well all your practice has definitely paid off anyway because your night time scenes are ace !

[animatosoor]

@Nyrryl-Cadiz Thank you so much. That means a lot!

[animatosoor]

@AndyIllo I'm glad that the colour scheme is working! I'm going to go with that and bring the piece to a finish. Thank you so much once again, hehe.

[animatosoor]

Progress shot. I think I'm finally quite happy with the lighting. I know the blue is a bit bright, but I'm hoping the purples surrounding it are helping to counter it?

[MichaelaH]

You know I like his blue, like with the sandman, would always chose the strong color I like it. Does the ghost girl illuminate light? If yes, than I will make the light blue highlights stronger around her and what about dping some blue lines on the surroundings? Or is the blue without reflexion?

[animatosoor]

@MichaelaH Hahah yes, I know you like the blue!

Yes, my ghost is supposed to emanate some light, but so are the magical items forming the bed. I’ll experiment with adding some blue to the surrounding objects in the room. That could be quite interesting.

Thanks for your input!

[animatosoor]

It's Monday! Final:

I added some blue to the surrounding objects, but it might be very little? I'd love to hear feedback on anything that could be improved upon. And thank you to everyone who's been so generous with their help!

[MichaelaH]

@animatosoor Hi hi it is great piece, I for me, like the stronger blue from before more...:smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat:

[animatosoor]

@MichaelaH Hahah that's an easy fix! :face_savouring_delicious_food: I'll put up two versions side-by-side later today.

[MichaelaH]

@animatosoor But You know, maybe I am the only one...

[animatosoor]

@MichaelaH XD Here are the two versions side by side.:(The only difference is the blue.) Thank you for all your feedback!