After a little more critiquing this morning, and a few more adjustments, I'm amending this post rather than starting a new one again. I'm hoping I didn't go too heavy now. I have a tendency to shade, then blend it almost all away, don't know why I just always end up going "soft" but that isn't always good and what I really want is intensity and drama I think. Great lighting effects always draw my attention in other peoples work and I just can't seem to get there myself. Oh well, that's what practice is for right.
After playing a bit more, this is where I am. I like it better. So, I went from not disliking it to kinda liking it. I definitely am liking the wings better than before. Thanks for the input! It is very helpful to have other eyes and opinions and I appreciate it!
Oh wow Karen - love the little changes you made! I happen to be on the computer a lot this AM, so I caught this post quickly. Really like the new irredesence of the dragonfly and the details in the wings!
ReplyDeleteThe wings on that dragonfly are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteyayyy, thank you! I'm pretty happy with it now.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! It went from amazing to absolutely Awesome!!
ReplyDeletethank you Krista!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this as well. The hand shadow really makes a difference to the three dimensionality. Great hair and beautiful iris reflections. You and I had the similar take on this one, as far as eyes and insect (we both must have good brains!)
ReplyDeleteKaren! So sorry for my delay..wow, you are a hard working illustrator..this is a wonderful sequence of posts. I think this is a great place to land..it looks beautiful. The focus is wonderful, and the shading (degree of spacial depth) I feel is just right. Wow! You are really, really doing such beautiful work!! Great job and have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing detail! Love the dragonfly! :)
ReplyDeleteReally nice place here Karen :)
ReplyDeletewow I like the detail on the dragon fly!! they pretty complex,
ReplyDeletewhat did you use for this corel painter? or photoshop?
Awesome work tho!!!
Both, I always draw and paint in corel and do finishing in Photoshop.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteJust keeps getting better and better Karen!
ReplyDeletethank you! I can't seem to leave him alone...
ReplyDeleteThis is simply beautiful! What a wonderful illustration. The eyes have it! What a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! The little details add so much.
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