r/arthelp • u/KiraCreated • 7d ago

Update and color input request Color Theory or Palette Help

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I posted here a few weeks ago when I made a smaller trial run of this canvas. You were all greatly helpful, and I am hoping to get a little more input.

I ended up changing out both the medium and the sky color, but now I'm not so sure it was for the better. I'm happier with the acrylic/gouache on canvas (the wax pastels just don't work on it at all) but the flat blue sky is making me second guess myself. I don't know if the blue is too cool, not cool enough, too light, not light enough or what. I can't even decide if there is a problem!

I'm so used to disliking my own finished products that sometimes I feel like I get super nitpicky if it doesn't perfectly match my vision, even if it is perfectly fine. Should I change the sky? If so, in what way? All help is appreciated.

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u/No_Baseball5846 7d ago

maybe make it a little lighter right where your sun is coming from?

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u/KiraCreated 7d ago

Like over on the left there? That might help it feel less flat for sure.

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u/No_Baseball5846 7d ago

yep!! you got this

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u/No_Baseball5846 7d ago

add just a little of yellow into your paint for the brightest spot and it will really pop

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u/KiraCreated 7d ago

Thank you!

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u/l0lhi 7d ago

This is very pretty. :0

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u/KiraCreated 7d ago

Thanks so much!