I think if jjst tweaking values that they were all too similar contrast. I did some overlay using dark blue and bright yellow on low opacity and such a small change males a world of a difference!. Small colour shanges and contrast addtions to allow a smooth focal on the car works well. (Brighter car colour and dark foreground ) A simple way to do this is to go grey scale and find colours that make values cohtrast then turn it off helps alot.

Pulang Kampung (2025)

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I made this piece last year and was pretty happy with the result back then, but taking a look at it again now, it feels a bit off and I don't know why. I'm struggling with the focus on this artwork. When I try to look at the car, the surrounding environment is distracting me. It turns out the artwork is difficult to read, at least that's what I feel now. Is the composition too cramped, or did the overall value fail to lead to the focal point (the car)? I need help identifying what the actual problem is.

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@foscoIl y a 2 mois

Hey! You've already received a great feedback, but I still wanted to share the version I made before you get the other feedback :p It's basically the same idea: separating your values more clearly to create stronger contrast, just as they explained. Notice that in both examples, we use the lighting to guide the viewer's eye toward the focal point. That's a really important concept to keep in mind. Try to use your lighting intentionally to direct the viewer's attention. Also, aim for strong value relationships around your focal point, such as light against dark or dark against light. Those kinds of contrasts make the focal area much easier to read and naturally draw the eye. Hope this helps!

@mopuyoIl y a 2 mois

yeah these feedbacks are really amazing😭, i didn't even think about the contrast at all. i might be focusing too much on the color and leaving value behind. once again thank you for the amazing feedback <3

@comorantloverIl y a 2 mois

Réponse à @mopuyo

I reccomend for good value study to look at any leauge of legends splash art on greyscale they are pinnacle of contrast and blocking :3

@foscoIl y a 2 mois

Réponse à @mopuyo

Glad we could help you! :D Try to turn your painting into values as you go. It's easy to ignore the values and therefore ignore getting better contrast. Or you can do a lil' value thumb just to figure out the lighting of the scene. Those two things are always helpful :)) And also what Comoran said. Do value studies of any LoL splash art! Those are so freaking good to learn value contrast :D

@comorantloverIl y a 2 mois

I think if jjst tweaking values that they were all too similar contrast. I did some overlay using dark blue and bright yellow on low opacity and such a small change males a world of a difference!. Small colour shanges and contrast addtions to allow a smooth focal on the car works well. (Brighter car colour and dark foreground ) A simple way to do this is to go grey scale and find colours that make values cohtrast then turn it off helps alot.

@mopuyoIl y a 2 mois

omg yeah you're right, it turns out a lot better if you push the contrast. thank you for this amazing feedback❤️. it really opened my eyes.

@comorantloverIl y a 2 mois

Réponse à @mopuyo

No worries it was a blast to do its super blurry cause i just used tye pencil on low opacity so ignore that it looks like a dream lol