I drew some more sycamore leaves on scrap pieces of paper, and then photographed them and played around with where I might want to place them in my composition using photoshop. Any comments about what works and what doesn’t? I’m kind of feeling like that main leaf (the one in the original drawing) is looking really stiff. I might start from scratch, so any changes are possible 🙂
Hi Pam- I think the composition tells a story starting with the leaf (and seed pods) that are still attached to the stem versus the leaves that are in various stages of decay. I don’t feel like the original leaf looks stiff. It looks like a leaf in the later stage of it’s life that is still connected to it’s life source. I really like your composition on the page. The two bottom leaves have a boldness and contrast that is stronger than the original drawing, but I guess that is because they are samples you created to experiment with for composition.
Hi Pam, Lovely drawing! I see the lesser contrast of the original leaf and seedpods as setting them back in space. An example of aerial perspective. The two bottom leaves with their strong darks appear to come forward.
I really like it, Pam. And I am so very impressed by your smooth smooth toning and transitions.
20 January 2022
That curly leaf at the top with the hint of gray/green is soooo captivating to me!!! Love how this is coming together. My only concern about adding the additional leaves is that I feel like I lose some of the focus on the awesome seed pod thing…? Not sure if that’s true, but just a thought.
I drew some more sycamore leaves on scrap pieces of paper, and then photographed them and played around with where I might want to place them in my composition using photoshop. Any comments about what works and what doesn’t? I’m kind of feeling like that main leaf (the one in the original drawing) is looking really stiff. I might start from scratch, so any changes are possible 🙂
Hi Pam- I think the composition tells a story starting with the leaf (and seed pods) that are still attached to the stem versus the leaves that are in various stages of decay. I don’t feel like the original leaf looks stiff. It looks like a leaf in the later stage of it’s life that is still connected to it’s life source. I really like your composition on the page. The two bottom leaves have a boldness and contrast that is stronger than the original drawing, but I guess that is because they are samples you created to experiment with for composition.
Thanks Doug, That was very helpful.
Hi Pam, Lovely drawing! I see the lesser contrast of the original leaf and seedpods as setting them back in space. An example of aerial perspective. The two bottom leaves with their strong darks appear to come forward.
Thanks Katy, That helps!
I really like it, Pam. And I am so very impressed by your smooth smooth toning and transitions.
That curly leaf at the top with the hint of gray/green is soooo captivating to me!!! Love how this is coming together. My only concern about adding the additional leaves is that I feel like I lose some of the focus on the awesome seed pod thing…? Not sure if that’s true, but just a thought.
Woweeeeeee!!!!!!!
Vern, I’ll play around with the composition some more. Thanks! Helpful 🙂