Tarantula Looking for Fresh Viewpoint

[redtreestudio]

Although I'm a frequent lurker here, I've never posted until today.

I would like to do a second version of this piece:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/06-Jan-2009/45271-tinytarantula.JPG

I would like the second version to be much more energetic and less "quiet".

Suggestions, comments, criticisms are requested:)

[IanArt]

I would add some movement to the background. Add evidence of foliage or other natural habitat.

Ian

[Snuzin Susan]

Great start...what medium is this...watercolor perhaps? I would focus on having some better values to make it POP....darker darks, some bold highlights. Maybe a bit of prey for the tarantula...I do not know what they eat though :o . Some more color too, but don't let it take away form the tarantula. You've obviously been lurking quite awhile so I'm certain you've read all this before in other posts :lol: . Great job though and continue posting please!

-Susan

[redtreestudio]

I would add some movement to the background.
Ian

Ian:

Thank you for looking.

When I read this part of your comment, a vivid picture of my mother-in-law's first encounter with my squiggly little friend came to mind!!!:D

Movement would be good.

[redtreestudio]

Susan:

The medium is home-made natural inks that are essentially watercolors.

I like your suggestion of more color and definitely agree than better values would be a plus.

Maybe another medium would give it a little more vibrancy.

Thanks for your suggestions.

[redtreestudio]

You've obviously been lurking quite awhile so I'm certain you've read all this before in other posts :lol:
-Susan

Sometimes the obvious need to be pointed out. :o

Too often, I get caught in a "can't see the forest for the trees" mode. When this happens, fellow artists with fresh eyes are invaluable.:heart: :heart: :heart:

[jody007]

You did a beautiful job! I hope to see more of your work!
Jody

[redtreestudio]

You did a beautiful job! I hope to see more of your work!
Jody

Thanks Jody...:wave:

I'm slow to show but quick to sell (that happens when you're as fond of food as I am...:D ) so I don't get much work posted.

[mig rod]

Very cool!
I also love spiders, owned many.
Keep it up.