02-07-2016, 10:39 AM
Hey! I don't think the piece you've come up with is beyond saving, though I agree, that the color version lacks something the value sketch has. It does not read quite as well, I am getting distracted from the main focus, the giant in the middle and the castle, by stuff in the middle- and foreground.
I've tried my hand at a quick overpainting to show you what I mean. I toned down the contrast where I feel the viewer shouldn't be looking as much, and added some contrast where needed. I would also suggest detailing the castle more, as that will also help direct the viewer there.
Oh, and I uploaded the overpaint flipped because you said you were getting discouraged, and getting a new angle usually helps me when I reach that point. :)
I've tried my hand at a quick overpainting to show you what I mean. I toned down the contrast where I feel the viewer shouldn't be looking as much, and added some contrast where needed. I would also suggest detailing the castle more, as that will also help direct the viewer there.
Oh, and I uploaded the overpaint flipped because you said you were getting discouraged, and getting a new angle usually helps me when I reach that point. :)