tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787476091065195993.post3477214410249131235..comments2023-10-04T07:49:36.598-04:00Comments on Robert Squier Illustrations: Work in Progress: Attic Scene Tonal StudyRobert Squierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438100248833903301noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787476091065195993.post-8641743584252889572008-05-24T18:26:00.000-04:002008-05-24T18:26:00.000-04:00Nice! I know that's supposed to be a study, but if...Nice! I know that's supposed to be a study, but if it were me, I'd submit that as the final piece. It has a great mood, lighting, composition, character design and slightly loose line quality/paint application (which gives it LIFE!) Chris Van Alsburg would be envious. <BR/><BR/>I still think the squirrels are in a slightly more realistic style than the kids and could benefit from being slightly more cartoony w/o loosing their creepy quality. I think the dog makes the composition too busy where he is now. I'd either set him back with the kids on all fours or omit him. <BR/><BR/>The final should be (and the "study" already is) a very strong piece. Resist the urge to make it "perfect." It is our "flaws" that make us (and our art unique and possess character...)<BR/><BR/>--Super CriticJohn B. Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231873763407417705noreply@blogger.com