Hi- Again, I am having a little trouble not knowing how much more pencil to use to smooth out the transitions on seedpods and the split pod- i did do a combination of watercolor and pencil and feel I am holding back again as worried about getting rid of highlight by coloring to deeply on it- anyway, thanks in advance!
Hi Rita- this is a good rendering! I like the composition and how you positioned the plant to exhibit it’s graceful curve. Very nice! There are some areas to work on. I feel the leaves are a little lacking. They could use more toning to convey which are in front and behind, etc.. Even though the leaves are small I think you could do more to give them some personality if you know what I mean. I would say the same thing about the pods. At first I thought they were larger leaves. They need toning to enhance their form and tell which is in front, etc. The highlights are so subtle they aren’t registering. The top with the blooms and emerging new growth is really well done and I want to see the rest of it be as good! The split open pod looks very flat, but the whole pods look quite full and shapely. If you still have it and can send a picture that would be helpful.
Hi- Again, I am having a little trouble not knowing how much more pencil to use to smooth out the transitions on seedpods and the split pod- i did do a combination of watercolor and pencil and feel I am holding back again as worried about getting rid of highlight by coloring to deeply on it- anyway, thanks in advance!
Hi Rita- this is a good rendering! I like the composition and how you positioned the plant to exhibit it’s graceful curve. Very nice! There are some areas to work on. I feel the leaves are a little lacking. They could use more toning to convey which are in front and behind, etc.. Even though the leaves are small I think you could do more to give them some personality if you know what I mean. I would say the same thing about the pods. At first I thought they were larger leaves. They need toning to enhance their form and tell which is in front, etc. The highlights are so subtle they aren’t registering. The top with the blooms and emerging new growth is really well done and I want to see the rest of it be as good! The split open pod looks very flat, but the whole pods look quite full and shapely. If you still have it and can send a picture that would be helpful.