Mark Morden
New Mexico
Retired architect now pursuing drawing and painting. Preferred media: Pastels and charcoal. My work is in the Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery.
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Mark Morden
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4yr
added comment inComposition of gold smith beetle
The eye is drawn to the area of greatest contrast. When I squint at your drawing, the leaves against the background are the greatest contrast. To focus on the beetle, render the background and make it close to the leaves in contrast. Once that is one, the beetle will pop out and attract the eyes. Also, soften the edges of the leaves so they don't match the beetle for rendering clarity.
Art Anderson
4yr
Man thank you that is a great point. I think this is exactly what I am going to do.
