Luscious! Great range of value! And I love way you have used color to achieve a depth and richness! Great job! My comment would be that you could go even darker on the underside. Right now the top and bottom seem similar in value. Think of where the light is being blocked. I’d also soften the edge of the reflective light and darken it slightly. The edge of the cast shadow is also too sharp. I’d soften that as well.
Thanks both – and good suggestions…I had trouble softening/feeling confident in a softer edge on shadow. And see your point on the shading! Very helpful!
Luscious! Great range of value! And I love way you have used color to achieve a depth and richness! Great job! My comment would be that you could go even darker on the underside. Right now the top and bottom seem similar in value. Think of where the light is being blocked. I’d also soften the edge of the reflective light and darken it slightly. The edge of the cast shadow is also too sharp. I’d soften that as well.
Beautiful, rich layering of colours, Nell. And I love the glowing shine of that highlight.
Thanks both – and good suggestions…I had trouble softening/feeling confident in a softer edge on shadow. And see your point on the shading! Very helpful!