input on composition !

[song_bird]

I really like this piece. It has a lot of ambience. You've really captured the old world feel and I enjoy the subject and sensitive rendering of the objects. I like the idea of more dramatic lighting with some focus along with darkness at the bottom. The items directly around the coi compete, imo, especially the orange bottle to the left. I changed its coloring and toned down the other two a bit.



Lightening background upper left:

[NRC]

CarolKay, do you need that ugly middle vertical latch piece to show in order to indicate items are on a trunk? Would the latch, rivets and some of the trunk be enough for the viewer to know?

If so, could you cheat and add something to Grandma's items by adding something counter in weight to heavy bottles, accordian etc? The photograph, simply because it's people, will garner attention.

I took your image, qwerck's image, and made another with Photoshop threshold. Perhaps think about light & dark shapes to tie the piece together and go from there?



I really like this piece; brings to mind the treasures in Mom's attic. When finished it will keep the eye & mind happy with all the things to look at, and stir emotions and remembrances as well.

Nell

[Randa2000]

I love it

[carolkay]

I want everyone here to know my PreciTion of your thoughts--

What hAppened is that , I. Got Acarried away with the packing up and then leaving on the road for the summer. I am actually not even home and hAvent been for two months.

I love the suggestions and hope to return to this pAinting and try the out. Maybe with some glazing.

Thanks so much for all your insightful help.

[Mares Rex]

I love it. I think it reads well from left to right, with a strong focus point of light and contrast and color.

Fantastic Carol.