Looking For Advice. Something seems off

[Meghan Burch]

I was going to suggest moving the sword as well. One more thing I'd add about the character - I think her sword am should be slightly bent. A relaxed pose would have a bend in the arm. OR - Maybe even better- what if the character's pose mimics the pose of the warrior princess. It would make for a more dynamic composition and the reason for the scene would be even more clear. Good luck!

[Matthew Oberdier]

Are those lanterns lit? I would make them the brightest thing in the scene.

[MichaelMattocks]

@Elisa-Miko-Price I agree. The light seems intense so maybe the design is actually "magically" bright and that's whats casting the light on her would bring it in.

[MichaelMattocks]

another suggestion is either make the stone wall go into the dark or make the stones get closer together. or make the lines just blur out. Seems like a lot of detail in a nonfocused area. also The pillar against the wall I think the base should line up against the wall. The top seems flat against the wall and the bottom seems like there is a space

[Stephen Dueck]

@MichaelMattocks Yeah that third board was supposed to be a baseboard but I will just get rid of it.

[Stephen Dueck]

Thank you all so much for the suggestions. Here is the piece with the edits and a sketch of the tapestry. If you see anything else that seems off please let me know!!

[Kevin Longueil]

@Stephen-Dueck this is looking great - for me I’m thinking the sword is not necessary and is very focal at the moment. I would love to see it without the sword and with the puppy version of the beast at her side that is in the tapestry instead... I think that would be more effective in showing that the character in the tapestry is also the little girl. Possibly having a slight gesture to her pose might be good too - she is very straight up and down at the moment - really nice piece!

[Stephen Dueck]

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[Stephen Dueck]

@Stephen-Dueck I completely understand what you are saying. The lady in the tapestry is actually the girls mom and I wanted to give her the sword to clearly show that she wants to become a warrior when she grows up. Thanks for the input tho!

[Stephen Dueck]

Here is the final piece! Thank you so much for all your input. I can see how valuable this community is. I look forward to learning more from you all.