Suzy Upton
January 2025 - Winter at the farm
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About the Image(s)
My goal was to create a winter scene which is somewhat painterly and folk-like. Images used are the barn and cardinal. Trees and snow were created with brushes. Used a sketch filter on the barn to help define the barn
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Suzy a very warm welcome to our group even though you start with a wintry image!
You have certainly achieved your goal with an arreting image. Your work drawing the trees is excellent and would probably been overlooked had you not alerted us. Perhaps there is too much cloud at the top and I would be inclined to crop down a lttle. Your three cardinals are a little lost; could they be a touch larger with perhaps one on the snow where it would stand out?
Posted: 01/10/2025 20:49:32
You have certainly achieved your goal with an arreting image. Your work drawing the trees is excellent and would probably been overlooked had you not alerted us. Perhaps there is too much cloud at the top and I would be inclined to crop down a lttle. Your three cardinals are a little lost; could they be a touch larger with perhaps one on the snow where it would stand out?
Posted: 01/10/2025 20:49:32
Suzy Upton
Thank you for the "warm" welcome! The trees and snow are actually brushes- are those allowed here? Thank you for your comments- I'm looking forward to reworking my image with your suggestions. Posted: 01/11/2025 03:18:44
Brushes have always been a part of the creative toolbox, so no problem there. I just wish I could use them as effectivly as you. Posted: 01/11/2025 11:32:53
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Suzy, I think you successfully completed your goal of a winter scene. I would love this for a Christmas card. All you would have to do is put a big green wreath on the old barn. I agree with Ian that there is a little to much cloud at the top. Maybe crop 1/3 off. This is a very original approach and quite striking. Posted: 01/18/2025 01:40:41