Hello Friends! I recently completed a colored pencil entry into the Colored Pencil Magazine's July 2014 Art Contest because I loved the dragonfly reference photo. I didn't win the CPM contest, but I did win in the fact that I tried out a totally wet colored pencil background and a different technique for doing the wings, which I really like.
However, when I look at the finished piece, it just seems to be lacking something so I made a print and added leaves to see if that is what is missing. Before I alter the original I thought I would present it to you to see which you prefer. Dragonfly with plain background? Dragonfly with leaves?
Looking forward to your responses ...
Oh, here is a copy of the reference photo ...
However, when I look at the finished piece, it just seems to be lacking something so I made a print and added leaves to see if that is what is missing. Before I alter the original I thought I would present it to you to see which you prefer. Dragonfly with plain background? Dragonfly with leaves?
Looking forward to your responses ...
Oh, here is a copy of the reference photo ...
Dragonfly with leaves would be my choice.
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Hey Karen Anne ;o) Great to see you ;o)
ReplyDeleteI have to say first, you should have won ;o) Just my opinion ;o)
Good for you, trying out a different technique ;o)
I have to say, with the leaves around the dragonfly, it centres your focus more on the dragonfly. Does that make sense? The dragonfly seems to pop more.
Saying that, I do like your original too!
Sorry for being confusing!
Big Hugs ;o)