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      aprilshin last edited by

      I really feel the emotion in #1 although #3 could also be interesting! I might be biased, though, since I also chose an underwater scene, haha.

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      • LauraA
        LauraA SVS OG last edited by

        Somehow I like 3! I think it's different and there's something oppressive about the idea of being deep underwater, in the dark, that says isolation to me. Maybe add a hint of danger that a makes the character feel even more vulnerable?

        One is more peaceful, which is nice, and I also like the composition and possibility for the watercolor effects. And two is similar to it in mood but I like composition of 1 better.

        So it all depends on the mood you want!

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        • sarahlash
          sarahlash last edited by

          I love both 1 and 3. I like the silhouette in 1, but I think 3 so strongly emphasizes isolation. The absolute silence of being alone underwater would feel very isolating.

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          • Braxton
            Braxton @LauraA last edited by

            @LauraA thanks for the feedback! Do you think number 1 has enough “going on?” I’m imagining it as being fairly minimalist but worry maybe it needs additional story elements?

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            • Braxton
              Braxton last edited by

              Does this composition for 3 feel like it adds to the sense of isolation?

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                chrisaakins @Braxton last edited by

                @Braxton I really like this. I wish I had thought of it.

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                • Braxton
                  Braxton @chrisaakins last edited by

                  @chrisaakins thanks!

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                  • Johanna Kim
                    Johanna Kim SVS OG @Braxton last edited by

                    @Braxton From your initial thumbs, I preferred #2 because of the way the background compositing encloses the figure, which is further enclosed in a tent. You more recent reworking of #3 definitely adds to the feeling of isolation for that image, though. Just the idea of being deep underwater away from other people, enclosed in that suit, in the dark--very isolating. With this new reworked image, I definitely prefer #3.

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                    • Braxton
                      Braxton @Johanna Kim last edited by Braxton

                      @Johanna-Kim Thanks...I'm thinking I'll go with that one. I maybe feel the most emotional connection to (1), but overall (3) probably fits the prompt better?

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                      • LauraA
                        LauraA SVS OG last edited by

                        I really like your rework of 3! All that space above his/her head recalls how far down divers go, and also it makes for an elegant composition.

                        I like 1 minimalist like it is, but that may be one of my flaws as an artist. I tend to really like minimalist compositions and for this reason some people have described my work is "decorative." Not sure that's a good thing!

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