12-01-2012, 12:06 AM
Heya,
Interesting looking piece. You say you want to make the image more dramatic, off the top of my head I would say you need to work on the lighting.
Perhaps add some open flames from braziers.
I see that you already have a little group moving across the bridge, however, it is very hard to make out. This is mainly because all the edges of your image are very soft and blurred out. When you continue the image, make sure to harden the edges in the mid-ground to really capture your viewer's eyes. You could give this little group torches to carry, which would center the attention of the viewer a bit more.
Lighting is generally a very good way to add drama to a piece, however, since you're focusing on this being a landscape you want to make sure that what you end up adding in doesn't take away too much from what you initially intended to show. Make sure it enhances the scene.
Also keep in mind that if you add light sources, those light sources WILL grab attention, especially when contrasted against such a dark scene as your final image shows. i.e. the very bright red you've chosen for the doorway which is currently jumping up and down for attention.
You could think about raising the buildings in the background to a height where they closely reach the top. This would make the city feel much larger and 'towering'. Doing a quick sketch of this should be enough to tell you whether it will work or not.
To sum up: in my experience (which isn't a lot mind you), environment pieces are all about light/colour and depth. Your light helps tell the story and directs your attention alongside colours (complimentary can be very effective).
The best thing about landscapes is that it takes very little effort to get an idea across, so if you're confused about whether something will work just add another layer and block in some shapes and colours and you'll quickly get an idea of whether it will work or not.
Hope this helps. Sorry about the wall of text but I am not used to giving critiques so this may be a bit confusing, if so I am sorry for that! Good luck with your piece =)
Interesting looking piece. You say you want to make the image more dramatic, off the top of my head I would say you need to work on the lighting.
Perhaps add some open flames from braziers.
I see that you already have a little group moving across the bridge, however, it is very hard to make out. This is mainly because all the edges of your image are very soft and blurred out. When you continue the image, make sure to harden the edges in the mid-ground to really capture your viewer's eyes. You could give this little group torches to carry, which would center the attention of the viewer a bit more.
Lighting is generally a very good way to add drama to a piece, however, since you're focusing on this being a landscape you want to make sure that what you end up adding in doesn't take away too much from what you initially intended to show. Make sure it enhances the scene.
Also keep in mind that if you add light sources, those light sources WILL grab attention, especially when contrasted against such a dark scene as your final image shows. i.e. the very bright red you've chosen for the doorway which is currently jumping up and down for attention.
You could think about raising the buildings in the background to a height where they closely reach the top. This would make the city feel much larger and 'towering'. Doing a quick sketch of this should be enough to tell you whether it will work or not.
To sum up: in my experience (which isn't a lot mind you), environment pieces are all about light/colour and depth. Your light helps tell the story and directs your attention alongside colours (complimentary can be very effective).
The best thing about landscapes is that it takes very little effort to get an idea across, so if you're confused about whether something will work just add another layer and block in some shapes and colours and you'll quickly get an idea of whether it will work or not.
Hope this helps. Sorry about the wall of text but I am not used to giving critiques so this may be a bit confusing, if so I am sorry for that! Good luck with your piece =)
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