Hi! I'm finishing out my three illustrations for the CB Pro class and would like some fresh eyeballs, please. They are in reverse chronological order.
-The first one is pretty much finished. It's the moment when Gretel is deciding to push the witch in the oven.
-The second one is getting there, but I'm second guessing myself on the shadows. It's when the witch invites Hansel and Gretel in and feeds them.
-The third is still in the development stage. It's the children lost in the forest.
Keywords: Gothic, dark, medieval with touches of jewels.
Specific questions:
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Is the approach interesting, appropriate? (I always have this paranoia that my illustrations are too nostalgic and don't push the conceptual envelope enough.)
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Is the action clear?
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Are the three illustrations working as a set?
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Are the trees working as scary people, or would they be better left as trees? Are the proportions and structure right for trees? (I am less experienced with landscapes than with people.)
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Any specific critiques?
Oh, and yes, I am aware that the witch's costume isn't consistent. I just really liked the dark silhouette much better in the second one and so I'm going to have to figure out what to do about the discrepancy.
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions and lend me your POV!