Hi Ishbel- beautiful job! The one thing that throws me is that straight bottom edge of the lower flower. Personally, I would fudge the bottom of those two petals and have them curve out a bit. It does not have to be drastic – just enough to break that straight line. The petals in general have a lot of curve to them so it would look realistic.
Good idea…I hadn’t really noticed that straight line but you’re right…and an easy fix! Thanks Doug.
18 November 2021
Great observation, Doug. Good idea to work that area a bit more. I really love the way you captured the shine on the cactus, and the white in the stamens. Yeah, toned paper!! 😉 Great work, Ishbel. Those flowers are tough to understand, but you did an awesome job maintaining their structure as you drew them. Love it.
Hi Ishbel- beautiful job! The one thing that throws me is that straight bottom edge of the lower flower. Personally, I would fudge the bottom of those two petals and have them curve out a bit. It does not have to be drastic – just enough to break that straight line. The petals in general have a lot of curve to them so it would look realistic.
Good idea…I hadn’t really noticed that straight line but you’re right…and an easy fix! Thanks Doug.
Great observation, Doug. Good idea to work that area a bit more. I really love the way you captured the shine on the cactus, and the white in the stamens. Yeah, toned paper!! 😉 Great work, Ishbel. Those flowers are tough to understand, but you did an awesome job maintaining their structure as you drew them. Love it.