A nice selection of branches Jean! I like the lichen on the water oak and it is nicely rendered. The values of your cast shadows is really good! You do not want them any darker than that! As I mentioned on your other post, I am missing the highlight and range of tones that are going to give your branches their form. It is a challenge when we add the color and details to a subject not to lose the highlight and tonal range. You can definitely still do that and achieve the branches form. You are almost there!
A nice selection of branches Jean! I like the lichen on the water oak and it is nicely rendered. The values of your cast shadows is really good! You do not want them any darker than that! As I mentioned on your other post, I am missing the highlight and range of tones that are going to give your branches their form. It is a challenge when we add the color and details to a subject not to lose the highlight and tonal range. You can definitely still do that and achieve the branches form. You are almost there!