10-24-2013, 09:43 AM
Ok I have to admit I'm a bit confused by what you want to achieve here. but I will assume your goal is to do a "conceptual" illustration about gambling. If you want to keep the background abstract that's fine, but it's pretty much empty, so it's no wonder the piece feels empty. Use shapes and colours to drive an interesting composition. My suggestion would be to really play with interesting lighting on the chips to create mood, and use background composition shapes to suggest something related to gambling even if it isn't completely literal. I did something quick to demonstrate. YOu probably want to push mood and feel with this piece, because there isn't a lot to go on as it is. ALso add some effects like motion blur and depth of field to again add believability and interest.
Maybe you want to go an extra level and do something like add dried blood spots on the main chip to add a hint of narrative...
Maybe you want to go an extra level and do something like add dried blood spots on the main chip to add a hint of narrative...