I really like the brushwork on for the mountains! The direction of the light source is a little confusing to me, but otherwise I do love the colors you were able to tease together for the sunset and think they’re really well done. Thanks for sharing yourself and your art!
Light is SUPER tough, but it can be the difference between awesome and extraordinary! I think taking down the intensity of the bright colors of the water on the left to add maybe a hint of reflection and a mild glow to the treetops on both sides would have taken the piece to another level! In that case it would have given a clear view that the sun had dipped just below the right mountain peak maybe 30 minutes prior.
I know this sounds critical but I want to stress that I still really like it!
So… I’m not sure if everyone on the thread gets notified.
First off I’d like to say thank you for all the criticism and advice. I’ll take all of this on board- I’m just cautious to keep it fun and not take it too seriously.
And yes, the rest of the world is as beautiful as the sun. I should highlight that.
The light source is ~60 degrees to the right, low to horizon, unobstructed by other mountains. Most of the is sky is golden, except the storm from coming from the mountain range. there is a haze on the horizon between the mountains and the viewer, catching the low angled sunlight, which the viewer isn’t subjected to, as the dense trees to the right cast shadow on the viewer. There is a gap in the trees before the fog. There must be a larger mountain to the right which is also casting shadow on the visible mountains. Of course I’m making this up.
I know you’re embellishing quite a bit, but honestly you’re not far off. The 60° estimate is actually pretty close if we’re using the center of the painting as the polar center of the coordinate frame.
I see what you’re saying and the mist certainly does help with the perspective a bit. Personally though I think the mist takes away focus from the rest of the piece and overwhelms it.
I do agree with that. It’s just the best way I can come up with to make it all fit haha. 100x better than I can do regardless. If I can’t Undo, I’m screwed.
I really like the brushwork on for the mountains! The direction of the light source is a little confusing to me, but otherwise I do love the colors you were able to tease together for the sunset and think they’re really well done. Thanks for sharing yourself and your art!
Oh! I’m so so bad when it comes to light sources. I get carried away and then think no one will notice ☺️
Light is SUPER tough, but it can be the difference between awesome and extraordinary! I think taking down the intensity of the bright colors of the water on the left to add maybe a hint of reflection and a mild glow to the treetops on both sides would have taken the piece to another level! In that case it would have given a clear view that the sun had dipped just below the right mountain peak maybe 30 minutes prior.
I know this sounds critical but I want to stress that I still really like it!
too many paintings with the sunset centered on the sun. the rest of the world deserves some focus too!
So… I’m not sure if everyone on the thread gets notified.
First off I’d like to say thank you for all the criticism and advice. I’ll take all of this on board- I’m just cautious to keep it fun and not take it too seriously.
And yes, the rest of the world is as beautiful as the sun. I should highlight that.
No real criticism here to be honest, I’ve never been able to get things onto paper probably from my head so you’re way more advanced than I am.
You’re just witnessing my creative outlets haha
The light source is ~60 degrees to the right, low to horizon, unobstructed by other mountains. Most of the is sky is golden, except the storm from coming from the mountain range. there is a haze on the horizon between the mountains and the viewer, catching the low angled sunlight, which the viewer isn’t subjected to, as the dense trees to the right cast shadow on the viewer. There is a gap in the trees before the fog. There must be a larger mountain to the right which is also casting shadow on the visible mountains. Of course I’m making this up.
I know you’re embellishing quite a bit, but honestly you’re not far off. The 60° estimate is actually pretty close if we’re using the center of the painting as the polar center of the coordinate frame.
only a little bit though, mainly if the mountains had some gold peaks it would sell it i think
I see what you’re saying and the mist certainly does help with the perspective a bit. Personally though I think the mist takes away focus from the rest of the piece and overwhelms it.
I do agree with that. It’s just the best way I can come up with to make it all fit haha. 100x better than I can do regardless. If I can’t Undo, I’m screwed.