Traditional Art My new watercolor!

Discussion in 'Arts & Graphics' started by x0xnaminex0x, Oct 2, 2011.

  1. x0xnaminex0x Destiny Islands Resident

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    yes yes i know i have not done one for a while, but here is one i just finished!
    http://lizzizzy91.deviantart.com/#/d4blyd0

    the next might be the disney castle or the tree of life from the animal kingdom. anyway hope you guys liked it!
     
  2. Llave Superless Moderator

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    This is indeed wonderful, i must admit, watercolor isn't exactly my forte. You have done well with it and i commend you for it!

    Things I like most about this piece are:
    1. Good composition. This piece is wonderfully balanced and is a pleasure to the eye. It does not distract itself nor does it draw the eye away from it. Over all, the composition keeps itself in a equilibrium of perspective, as well as emotion in my opinion. The crab brings about a seriousness whereas the people, I think, bring a little comedy in the picture. It's almost like they where caught off guard. hahaa!
    2. The use of colors are wonderful, you used more than "yellow" for the sand. I love how realistic it is, definitely brings about a true appreciation towards it. The horizon is also well done, and realistic. I love how the waves look. Even though they aren't monster waves, I can still see that archetypical unsteadiness of the ocean. I am well pleased with the sky too. It really was blended well and It looks great. But i think the thing that peaks my interest the most is the shadow of the crab. It is well done and really helps determine the time of day. I like the beautiful blend of the shadow of the leg furthest to our left, nicely done.


    The thing that could use improvement is:
    1. The piece is rather blurry. As wonderful of a piece this is, it really does distract from the visual representation as a whole. The other thing that takes away from this piece is the faintness of the colors. I would suggest going over it again to make the colors more vibrant, and also give some edges a more crisp feel. I know that watercolor is a "one-time-kinda-deal" in terms of its a pain to do something once it dries. But I think if you can do that, it will really magnify this piece considerably.


    This was a pleasure to critique! It is always great to see other's works and want to get feedback. I do hope this helped and i really hope to see more of your work! I would love to see Disney Castle! Hahaa you should make the one at Disneyland or wherever it is and have Sora there! xD

    All in all, this was a great turn out! Great Job!