Thursday, May 5, 2011

penguin wip


so I wanted to have this done by the VIST show.. that definitely didn't happen, but I like the way it's coming together. did some major composition overhauling (and I'm still not sure it's right) and worked out the city and crevasse.

the penguins are going to get a lot more detail, and I will also work over the 'tundra', probably adding in a few more signs sticking up in perspective. definitely needs some kind of texture too.

anyway I'm very open to comments and suggestions.. this painting seems to be continually evolving.


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  2. The people caught behind the bubbly ice and that ice itself are very nice. The three main characters continue to have a lot of individuality. I like the idea that the family is out for a Sunday stroll, and find this odd crack exposing a long lost history. Perhaps the crack has somehow popped the arches up out into the open. What could that be??? The "father" seems to be looking intently to his left, as if he has been alerted by a movement or sound. However all he seems to see it the little city, which is not all that interesting. This deflates the moment. Not sure you even need the city? It seems to detract from the narrative. If you keep it, it should be pushed back with atmospheric perspective, don't you think? I don't know the answer: what did he hear or just possibly see that made him turn his head. The mother cares for the child, the child is curious: it is up to him to be the protector. We get all that. But we wonder what might be bothering him. Just a question, sorry, no answer.... btw the deadline for the competition was changed by Tim to 10 am tomorrow, Tuesday. Good Luck!

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