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:icondragonfly22:
This is for =cypherx's contest. The theme was "99 red balloons" or "Through the looking glass". I decided to do a strange mix of the two, in hopes of showing the existing connection between them, as I see it (war), and tried to retell the story my own way..

For one thing I'm very happy I tried a different style for a change (and one I'll adopt from now on), but I hate that my complete ignorance on colour theory made me ruin a concept that could've otherwise turned out good. I definitely need tutorials. ._.
Any criticism is welcomed! :)

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EDIT
I changed the color scheme.. hopefully it's better now but I still don't love it. =/ couldn't figure out the missing piece.
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:iconcharmed-ravenclaw:
~Charmed-Ravenclaw Jun 24, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
I don't mind the colour scheme of this. I like this kooky strange world you have created.
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~Dragonfly22 Jun 25, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
thanks! It probably needs the revision though, esp the color scheme.
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~Charmed-Ravenclaw Jun 26, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
Well, if you think so.
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~LITTLESHAVER Apr 20, 2010
Great concept. One thought: In perspective used to show objects closer and further away, it helps to have size references and objects further away should not be as illuminated as those close to the front. I think that with the addition of more chess pieces getting smaller and toned darker as they get further away will help this three dimensional effect.The pawn is also too large for its proportionate distance back from the boy and the black piece. Tweak it. Its a very interesting work!
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~Dragonfly22 Apr 21, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Yes, you're totally right. The red balloons in the second plane are too bright, but I didn't really notice till after I submitted it. And the pawn should be way smaller, I know! I had the idea of drawing a tipped rook behind as well... but the deadline had me nervous so I didn't feel like venturing into unknown territory. =/

thanks!
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:iconlittleshaver:
~LITTLESHAVER Apr 21, 2010
Nonetheless it was really a fun piece and I liked it very much!
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~Dragonfly22 Apr 22, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
glad to hear so! :)
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!Calibre-Not-Output Apr 19, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
With the power of hindsight, I think maybe a tilted perspective would've looked better, instead of the chessboard floor being parallel to the canvas. Also, adding a few more (small) elements to the background would maybe help get the Lewis Carroll feeling you were going for. I don't know the first thing about color theory, so I can't help you there.
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~Dragonfly22 Apr 21, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Yeah, the concept had potential for a far more interesting perspective, but it's kind of hard to picture the grid in a different way and references for it are rather hard to find. As for the wonderland details, you're right, but I didn't want to risk simplicity and so. :B
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Mood: Joy ~PENANDINKDRAWINGS Mar 21, 2010
I think the two themes work well together and the composition is excellent.
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