too much red?

[whizzysha]

this is acrylic on canvas, 16, by 20 inches.

it isn't finished, but before i spend any more time on it i would like to know what anyone thinks?

should i paint over it?

is it too weird or generally awfull?

it hasn't photographed very well, the light is too bright.

what ever you say, it won't offend

thanks

[whizzysha]

its actually very bright in colour, the reds golds and yellows especially. but it dunt show up much here.

and yes, more eye's

[SHARONA]

I think it is great. I would love to see the end result. Maybe you could intensify some of the other colours to create more depth. Please do finish it.

[whizzysha]

this is a bit dark but it might be a bit more helpful

[whizzysha]

Originally Posted by SHARONA

I think it is great. I would love to see the end result. Maybe you could intensify some of the other colours to create more depth. Please do finish it.

thanks, yes i see what you mean about depth, but I've bin staring at it now for ages and its all starting to look the same now

I need to leave it for a couple of hours before i go mad!

thanks for your help

[Wilsonart]

I love the colors in the last shot.
And NOT too much red, I don't think.
Hate trying to photograph stuff,,,,,the colors
just don't seem to do right.
(well, for me anyway)
I like this work Whizzy!

[SHARONA]

Something I remembered that helps. If you are planning to leave it for a while turn it around on all its sides. It might "speak' to you differently and your composition might work better for you. Just an idea. It has often worked for me to do this.

[Elaine B]

Originally Posted by SHARONA

Something I remembered that helps. If you are planning to leave it for a while turn it around on all its sides. It might "speak' to you differently and your composition might work better for you. Just an idea. It has often worked for me to do this.

Great suggestion - I often walk away from a painting and/or "live with it" for a while. I'll come back with a whole new way of thinking. I like your painting - don't think its too much red.

[veedubya]

It needs MORE red in a higher key IMHO!

[FriendCarol]

It looks as if right now the red is providing unity for a varied palette (as that slightly angled, rounded rectilinear shape is providing unity for the shapes), so no, not too much red. I can see it's not finished, but it looks promising!

[ericoalex]

You might consider isolating one or a few elements/ideas (of the many that you've started) that you find most interesting and exploring those more. ?

[KellyJean]

Perhaps you should key up the red alittle. As for lighting, have you tried taking the photo out doors in natural light? I always do and it works great.

[Lynxes123]

I don't think there is too much red and I love the purples, magenta, yellows against the red, I think this is looking great so far...so many interesting shapes and mysterious things going on in there, love it so far!

[cathrs]

It looks like rocks in a lava flow to me - interesting stuff. I like the reds!

[whizzysha]

thank you everyone for your very helpful advice, sometimes I can't see the obveous

I ant done anything else to it yet, bin busy, but I will at the weekend and will take in board what you have all said.

thanks again