Portfolio pieces WIP- help please

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

I did a bit of painting today. It’s not much but i’m satisified I did something today. I’ve been in a slump lately. I’ve been forcing myself to do even just a little art evryday to get myself into my usual rhythm again.

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

Here’s another update! Almost there. Guess who my kid characters are dressed as.

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

Almost almost there!

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

Almost almost almost done!

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

Done! Any comments? They’re highly appreciated. Thanks!

[MichaelaH]

@Nyrryl-Cadiz Where should be the main point where should I look at first? You had obe version mirrored and I liked it little more to see the action first and the the kid looking for help to the bigger kids standing outside. It is looking wonderful, like 3D like, the tentacles are great work.

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

@MichaelaH Thanks for the input. I want the main focus to be on the kids. However, given your thoughts, I see that the focus is not standing out that well. That’s why in the new illustrtaion below, I removed the lighting on the teenage characters to decrease their definition, darken their value and shift the attention more to the kids. What do you think? I feel kinda sad not using all that work that went on to the older characters but I’m fine with it too. LOL I was kinda going for a more graphic look anyways.

[MichaelaH]

@Nyrryl-Cadiz I think it is better like this, the teenager are still strong, I am switching with my eyes there, but I think it is ok

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

@MichaelaH As long as they’re not the first thing you see, I’ll take it! Thank you so much for the help!

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

The trees ere too vibrant so I lowered their opacity. Any more comments? Critiques?