That looks like underwater. I was all wow that looks underwater, and then I read your comment, so yes it does. I will post one but I'm on my dreaded California trip... but when I get back? I agree though challenging topic!!!!
Hi there. Cool piece! Did this start as a marker rendering? I think this reads as if it's underwater too. I like the boldness of your paint strokes and the originality of shapes and forms. If you don't mind me saying so, I'd suggest pushing the values darker in the foreground to give it a bit more depth. Also try varying the line weights to indicate fine edges of light along the surfaces. Consider also adding some sort of stretched membranous texture across the surfaces of some of the domes to give it a weirder more organic feel. My other suggestion would be a basic color theory thing - add some warm hues for contrast to really cool the cool blues. Anyway, take everything I write with a grain of salt, but I hope it's helpful:)
Hi Ray. Thank you very much for your comments. Yes, this started out as a black and white marker-like drawing using one of the calligraphic pens in photoshop. I then added color over the top of it, but my approach to color is very disorganized. More experience needed :) I had planned to revisit this sketch so I will try to implement some of your suggestions.
Do you have any color theory reference material that you would recommend? Possibly a website or text book?
I struggled with this. Pretend this is underwater.... :)
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You struggled? well thats better then me, I started three and they all sucked way past fail. So good job Matt! This was a hard one.
nice stuff. this is a hard topic.. i'll have mine in on the weekend!
That looks like underwater. I was all wow that looks underwater, and then I read your comment, so yes it does. I will post one but I'm on my dreaded California trip... but when I get back? I agree though challenging topic!!!!
Hi there. Cool piece! Did this start as a marker rendering? I think this reads as if it's underwater too. I like the boldness of your paint strokes and the originality of shapes and forms. If you don't mind me saying so, I'd suggest pushing the values darker in the foreground to give it a bit more depth. Also try varying the line weights to indicate fine edges of light along the surfaces. Consider also adding some sort of stretched membranous texture across the surfaces of some of the domes to give it a weirder more organic feel. My other suggestion would be a basic color theory thing - add some warm hues for contrast to really cool the cool blues. Anyway, take everything I write with a grain of salt, but I hope it's helpful:)
Hi Ray. Thank you very much for your comments. Yes, this started out as a black and white marker-like drawing using one of the calligraphic pens in photoshop. I then added color over the top of it, but my approach to color is very disorganized. More experience needed :) I had planned to revisit this sketch so I will try to implement some of your suggestions.
Do you have any color theory reference material that you would recommend? Possibly a website or text book?
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