I agreed with Doug’s comments concerning your twigs and this has some of the same issues. It feels flat because it is too much the same value overall. Think about adding some darks. Think about light on form. Put some shadows on the top and left side edges of the holes. I like that you are working with embossing. And it is effective in the mid rib, but starts to feel heavy handed on the side veins.
Love the Monstera plant. (And its relatives). If you’re up for it – adding watercolour would take away the colored pencil texture and white of the paper – smooth it out and give it a more plant like feel.
Just for fun 😁
Hi Ann Marie, This leaf definitely has character! I imagine this is how Edvard Munch would draw a leaf. : )
I agreed with Doug’s comments concerning your twigs and this has some of the same issues. It feels flat because it is too much the same value overall. Think about adding some darks. Think about light on form. Put some shadows on the top and left side edges of the holes. I like that you are working with embossing. And it is effective in the mid rib, but starts to feel heavy handed on the side veins.
Love the Monstera plant. (And its relatives). If you’re up for it – adding watercolour would take away the colored pencil texture and white of the paper – smooth it out and give it a more plant like feel.