Light is SUPER tough, but it can be the difference between awesome and extraordinary! I think taking down the intensity of the bright colors of the water on the left to add maybe a hint of reflection and a mild glow to the treetops on both sides would have taken the piece to another level! In that case it would have given a clear view that the sun had dipped just below the right mountain peak maybe 30 minutes prior.
I know this sounds critical but I want to stress that I still really like it!
So… I’m not sure if everyone on the thread gets notified.
First off I’d like to say thank you for all the criticism and advice. I’ll take all of this on board- I’m just cautious to keep it fun and not take it too seriously.
And yes, the rest of the world is as beautiful as the sun. I should highlight that.
Oh! I’m so so bad when it comes to light sources. I get carried away and then think no one will notice ☺️
Light is SUPER tough, but it can be the difference between awesome and extraordinary! I think taking down the intensity of the bright colors of the water on the left to add maybe a hint of reflection and a mild glow to the treetops on both sides would have taken the piece to another level! In that case it would have given a clear view that the sun had dipped just below the right mountain peak maybe 30 minutes prior.
I know this sounds critical but I want to stress that I still really like it!
too many paintings with the sunset centered on the sun. the rest of the world deserves some focus too!
So… I’m not sure if everyone on the thread gets notified.
First off I’d like to say thank you for all the criticism and advice. I’ll take all of this on board- I’m just cautious to keep it fun and not take it too seriously.
And yes, the rest of the world is as beautiful as the sun. I should highlight that.