Online critique corner: tips and techniques sharing by critique painting

Color, motion, and composition in a painting
Original painting by Chrystal Robinson, Suggestions by Yong Chen
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Introduction and Observation

Painting Critique: Original painting by Chrystal Robinson and critiqued by Yong ChenMs. Chrystal Robinson is an artist who has been painting for about 10 years. She had attended art school and worked on many different mediums.

I like this painting; the artist expresses a strong emotion. Yet it seems there is still room to express more. The fires could be bigger, the colors could be amplified and there could be more motion and movement.

So let's begin.


Extend the Painting Area

Painting Critique: Original painting by Chrystal Robinson and critiqued by Yong Chen Painting Critique: Original painting by Chrystal Robinson and critiqued by Yong Chen

First, I'd expand the painting size, and extend the background and the garment. Then I'd make the fires bigger, much bigger.

Introduce a Complementary Color

Painting Critique: Original painting by Chrystal Robinson and critiqued by Yong ChenThe warm purples of the background colors are too close to the warmth of the colors in the garment. To make the figure stand out, I'd introduce a layer of a cool green color into the background to contrast with the warm reds and purples of the robe. This will create a richer color composition.


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