So here is the finished item (top image). I can't help thinking that the smoke swirls aren't helping the picture though. So below, I have photoshopped out the smoke, just to see how it looks. I'm kind of leaning towards the smokeless version.
This fiddler just seems more solitary and focussed without all the smoke surrounding him. All opinions are very welcome!
IMHO I like the smokeless one the best. Michelle
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree with Michelle and you. Smokeless is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the right move to make. Now the eye focuses on the central image and the fiddler instead of following all the billows of smoke around. Isn't PS wonderful where you can try things out but keep the original intact in case you want to retain that? I try lots of things out with my drawings in PS in this way.
ReplyDeleteI love this cutting and prefer the smoke-free environment! I'm also curious to see what effect on the composition it would make if you Photoshopped the fiddler so he was looking into the picture.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! My husband is a fiddler so this piece really speaks to me. It is breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your lovely compliments. I'm glad you like it Terresa!
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