06-06-2014, 10:29 AM
Apologies in advance if my assumptions are wrong, but I think the main thing that's missing, composition notwithstanding, is the feeling you're trying to communicate. For me personally, at least in more recent times, some sort of emotion is really what drives my pieces in every aspect, and i think you should consider that at least in the early stages to guide you some way. it might not work out in the end but its a good starting point.
Judging from your first post and the pose reference you found, I think you're shooting for a sensual almost romantic kind of painting and frankly the cinematic aspect ratio totally tanks that. I think It might be beneficial for you to try to suggest that sensuality in a portrait orientation rather than landscape. Having it vertical pretty much automatically gives it a more focused and private sensation, as well as the aforementioned sensuality, and I think that would work really well with the single figure bathing. Since you talked about getting out of your comfort zone, i tend to agree with monkeybread: break out of that cinematic ratio while your at it and really make something that speaks more about the subject matter, rather than just another "entertainment design" piece.
Of course if you're going for something more entertainment designy then by all means go for it.. but I think theres a great opportunity here to explore other options
Judging from your first post and the pose reference you found, I think you're shooting for a sensual almost romantic kind of painting and frankly the cinematic aspect ratio totally tanks that. I think It might be beneficial for you to try to suggest that sensuality in a portrait orientation rather than landscape. Having it vertical pretty much automatically gives it a more focused and private sensation, as well as the aforementioned sensuality, and I think that would work really well with the single figure bathing. Since you talked about getting out of your comfort zone, i tend to agree with monkeybread: break out of that cinematic ratio while your at it and really make something that speaks more about the subject matter, rather than just another "entertainment design" piece.
Of course if you're going for something more entertainment designy then by all means go for it.. but I think theres a great opportunity here to explore other options