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Color, motion, and composition in a painting
Original painting by Chrystal Robinson, Suggestions by Yong Chen
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Add Motion

Now I'd like to take care of the motion in the painting. First, I'd add more bits of dust to the front, then introduce some bolder strokes of white across the robe.

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

 

Final Touch

Painting Critique: Original painting by Chrystal Robinson and critiqued by Yong ChenAs the final touch, I'd brighten the purple color in the background behind the head.

 

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