Opinions please

MOO

I'm trying to decide if I should keep this illustration for my lullaby book. Or if it's too weird and dark colored. What do you think?

Here are some thumbnails of the rest for comparison (if you can see them well enough.)

Griffin McPherson

@MOO it’s different from the other images but not so much so that it doesn’t belong. I would keep it in

Lovsey

I vote that you keep it I think it is very interesting to look at and the tones aren’t that dark compared to your other images (I see the owl as darker).

MOO

@Lovsey Thanks. True, the owl is really dark. I'm considering another idea. If I do it, I'll post th both and ask for a vote but, it's nice to hear that Iight still be able to use it too. Thanks!

MOO

Here's a new one. The scanner is acting weird so there is black stuff down by the shore for some reason and the cradle is much ligher in reality. This one suits the lutics much better. Anyway, what do you think?

MOO

Here's a proper scan. What a difference!

MOO

One more little change. Notice the streams are not connected to the lips now.
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aBullfrogArt

@MOO I really like the collection of images. Looking over the second option, I much prefer the original (I don't think it's too dark at all when compared with the rest). I feel like the flow of music and how you filled the space creates a more natural and interesting composition. The newer design is nice as well, certainly lighter, but - for me - gets busy at the cradle, making certain forms a bit difficult to differentiate. Only my initial impression, great work!

MOO

@Jeremiah-Gorrell Thank you fo ryour input. I will definitely consider your points as I make my final decision

MOO

I'm going with the first one but I made a little space between the lips and the streaming thingys. Thanks all!