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Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 2:08:28 PM

wandaoconnor

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I'm pleased with this painting but I wonder if the background should be a Cobalt Blue instead of Ultramarine an be more smooth than showing my strokes? I hate it when I do this.

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RE: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 2:22:26 PM

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the strokes don't actually bother me, but I think a deeper color would make the puppy pop. Welcome to the boards, Wanda! We have alot of animal artists here that will be glad to see you.

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RE: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 3:12:45 PM

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I agree, I don't mind the strokes showing but think a blue that would equal the value of the reddish flowers would be more appealing in my opinion

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RE: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 3:16:24 PM

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The strokes are fine. The shade of blue doesn't matter that much I think, but I like the way it's slightly darker at the bottom and lighter at the top. The puppy being dark, I think you should keep or even emphasize the slight gradation of values you have now.

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RE: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 4:07:26 PM

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Yep.. I think the ligher blue is fine.. but I'd exaggerate the graduation of color getting the darker at the bottom..

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RE: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 4:24:23 PM

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but I'd exaggerate the graduation of color getting the darker at the bottom..

me too.

Welcome aboard Wanda!

Edited to add...he's a cutie

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RE: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 6:29:16 PM

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I love the brushstrokes and think they add a lot. Love the graduation, but I think a darker color would make the dog pop more.....now you have several versions of what to do....Aren't we a lot of help?!!

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RE: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 6:50:04 PM

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You gals rock! Thanks so much for the feedback. I'm making the changes now and I'll post it once I'm finished so you can see the change.

Thanks again!

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REVISED: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 8:52:58 PM

wandaoconnor

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Here's the final with changes. I appreciate all your input, the suggestions did result in a better painting. Thanks again.

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RE: REVISED: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 9:19:40 PM

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Very nice!

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RE: REVISED: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 9:21:50 PM

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I like it

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RE: REVISED: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 10:04:07 PM

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Great job! Now the dog does pop and you kept a nice graduation!

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RE: REVISED: Should I change this background color? - 8/16/2008 10:17:13 PM

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Nice work Wanda...and a pleasure to meet you. I hope you show us more work!

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