Well done! I really like what you’ve done so far. Just a few adjustments, and keeping the following ideas in mind, could help you improve the piece. First of all, you need to define the focal point. Is it the lake itself? Is there something in the lake? Since it’s the main element, think about what could exist inside or around it that would help reinforce the narrative and focal point. Another reason the image might feel a bit messy is that the plants inside the lake need to be grouped more clearly. Notice that I did something very simple: I created groups of plants following the Big, Medium, Small principle. For example, one large group of plants, another medium-sized group, and several smaller ones. Within those groups, you can still have large, medium, and small plants. This helps give the lake a stronger sense of organization. Also, try adding ripples only near the plants or along the edges of the water, not everywhere. Another thing you can do is add a bit more volume along the Z-axis. For example, notice how the edges of the lake aren’t completely flat—they have a bit of thickness and volume. Now think about what other elements could exist in the scene, such as rocks, trees, or other types of plants, and repeat those elements throughout the composition. Repetition is another design principle btw. The closer these objects are to the camera, the larger they should appear; the farther away they are, the smaller they should be. This will help you create a stronger sense of depth in the environment. Regarding the linework: Don’t worry too much about my lines, they’re just quick sketch lines haha. But in general, try to keep clean lines in the important areas or those with more visual weight. Use thicker lines for objects in the foreground and the focal point, and thinner lines or simple silhouettes for objects that are farther away or less important. Hope this helps!
