First, here are my problems. I'm fairly sure I botched the anatomy of the frog somehow. I'm not talking about the eyes so much (that I like). The legs feel wrong. Same with the hands/forefeet. I also sort of wish I could have made her look less cartoony, but that's a small thing.
Also, with the blade, I'm certain it should be tipping just ever so slightly with the weight of the frog. The hilt, at the very least, should be a bit off the ground.
Dunno. Maybe they're both located in the swamp and the weapon's in the mud.
Beyond that... I like the perspective on the handguard; it has a bit of three dimensions to it, something I sometimes screw up. The frog herself, cartoony though she might be, is quite charming, especially with the sad tilt of the head.
All in all, I'm pleased with the whole thing. I hope to do better in future, but y' know what? This is still a step forward.
image created by Cullen M. M. Waters
2 comments:
I think it's quite good, but I must confess I like the first one a bit better.
The reason is not because of design or perspective, but more for what the image says.
The first image, with the green hand reaching for the largely unseen person, is a whole series of questions. Is this a witch? Is the person being reached for in danger? Does that person know she's being stalked? Why is she there? What kind of world is this--is a witch normal or unexpected?
Those are only the surface questions. It's obvious (to me) that we're in a complete world, one that takes place beyond the borders of the picture. (In my own defense, I strive for the same sense in my paintings.)
The second image, with the frog, isn't a question...it's an answer. Something has already happened, and we missed it.
Don't misunderstand me--they're both great images, well designed and striking to the eye. The frog, looking out at the viewer, draws a person right in, personally.
I just like the first one a little more. I'm always being contrary...bad habit of mine!
Thank you for the kind words and the details. Some of what you said I wouldn't have thought of myself, but I find that I agree with it and can see where you're coming from.
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