Hi Bill- I don’t see the same range of tones on the branches as I see on your test arc bar. Remember you need a range of tones on each branch to emphasize their form. On the arc tone bar there is a big jump from the highlight to the tones flanking it. Those tones should be much lighter. A very white highlight usually indicates that the subject has a shiny surface. Most branches are going to have a more matte finish and you would tone down the highlight by adding a little color. The highlight will also be evident in varying degrees the length of the branch. I would expect to see darker toning on the branches (shadows) where another branch is crossing over it. You are off to a good start and a couple of changes would take this to the next level.
Hi Bill- I don’t see the same range of tones on the branches as I see on your test arc bar. Remember you need a range of tones on each branch to emphasize their form. On the arc tone bar there is a big jump from the highlight to the tones flanking it. Those tones should be much lighter. A very white highlight usually indicates that the subject has a shiny surface. Most branches are going to have a more matte finish and you would tone down the highlight by adding a little color. The highlight will also be evident in varying degrees the length of the branch. I would expect to see darker toning on the branches (shadows) where another branch is crossing over it. You are off to a good start and a couple of changes would take this to the next level.