Update: Vampire Visit
5mo
RaphaelleDae
This is where one of my WIPs is going. Any opinions about the composition and colors?
i was planning to put a mirror somewhere in there, maybe in the right end of the painting idk yet.
I realize this is an older post, but I had not run across this until know.
I like this, there is so much going on yet the action is static. The light beam and yellow dress really draws the eye to the woman laying in the bed. I also like how the left side has color with the woman's flesh tones and that dark red / maroon curtain, but as you move to the right it has an almost monochromatic look even though not truly B&W.
Not sure how you would work the mirror in, but that would be a nice way to indicate the fact the male figure is a vampire, by not having him reflected in the mirror.
Is this digital or paint?
Hi! omg. thank you for your critique. I gotta say, I dont really think about the technicality of my works, i just go with what my eyes think is aesthetic or compositionally good, idk. Also, yes this is digital, and I still haven't finished it yet, i got distracted with my other WIPs.
Hey! Me again. I've been waiting to see what you come up with for this image and I gotta say, looking very good! Your composition is much stronger now, as much as I'd like to take credit for influencing your decision-making haha. I really like the added beam of sunlight separating them and the expanded viewpoint as well. Very cool! Nice compliment of the yellow dress compared to the pale violet face, too, and the turquoise bed vs. the red drapes and peachy/salmon in the daylight. Your sense for color harmony is outstanding! You even have the reflected light of the dress in the checkerboard pattern behind her. Nice!
Speaking of composition, I'm glad you've used your lines and shapes to reinforce your focal areas. Awesome stuff! I'm immediately sucked (pun intended haha) into the center where all your action is taking place. Love the added depth with the nightstand in the foreground, too. Chef's kiss, all of it. That shot of white going off the bottom, though, is pretty strong. Watch out that it doesn't compete! Or take the viewer off the canvas. Never want the brightest highlight to be on the very edge of your picture.
Overall, despite that, I love how it's turning out. Great job. I'll be eagerly awaiting the next update!