Hi Mary Jo- this almost seems like two separate drawings to me. The right side is strongly vertical and the left side is strongly horizontal. I think I would have given the leaf a curve or something to soften the geometry of this. I would add some darker toning to the flower to give it some depth and punch. The stamens and pistil have more presence because of the spots of dark.
Thank you, Doug. Your comments are giving me some ideas about changes that I can make-turn it , add lettered info, and as a last resort cut it and collage. Thanks again for your critique! mary jo
Worked on adding shadows and darks as suggested.
Hi Mary Jo- this almost seems like two separate drawings to me. The right side is strongly vertical and the left side is strongly horizontal. I think I would have given the leaf a curve or something to soften the geometry of this. I would add some darker toning to the flower to give it some depth and punch. The stamens and pistil have more presence because of the spots of dark.
Thank you, Doug. Your comments are giving me some ideas about changes that I can make-turn it , add lettered info, and as a last resort cut it and collage. Thanks again for your critique! mary jo