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I cant decide ?

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a or b

For entry into a local flower show.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:01 pm
 jimw
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A


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:03 pm
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B for me. Darker, more intense, leads the eye better.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:04 pm
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B

It's got more depth, and I prefer the extra contrast.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:05 pm
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B


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:05 pm
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B


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:05 pm
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A
I like the creatures in the background 😉


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:07 pm
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Is it a flower show at a Goth convention?


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:11 pm
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A) I prefer the finer detail and the fact it appears a little lighter.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:14 pm
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Is it a flower show at a Goth convention?

🙂

Sisters of Mercy do water colours...


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:16 pm
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B - a bit more dark / brooding


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:17 pm
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@IHN

It could be 🙂

Alot of my paintings end up a bit Spooky Woods, all done with a Cola Nib pen and Indian Ink.

Pareidolia does kick in heavyly after finishing a picture.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:18 pm
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I'd be entering some sort of flower - a painting won't stand a chance against a gladioli!


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:18 pm
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A is my pref. B does catch your eye more initially. But A makes me want to look into the wood and discover if anything is there. 🙂


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:25 pm
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A from me coz that's spooky


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:25 pm
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A makes me want to go and investigate.
B makes me want to run away.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 1:44 pm
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A, draws me in more, has a better feeling of depth and space, B feels claustrophobic


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 2:11 pm
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first glance B seems more balanced. Will look again after reading jonno101's post


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 2:18 pm
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Still B. It's deeeeper


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 2:19 pm
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A


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 2:23 pm
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@rustyspanner

That sums them up nicely.

@all
Great comment and insights so far. Thanks Everyboby.

Its erring towards A so far.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 2:24 pm
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A, more depth through the tones, more welcoming
B- Darker more contrasty, less welcoming


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 2:36 pm
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A = Here is Hope
B = Here lies Despair...Enter not for the way is shut,it was made by those that are dead*

* or something like that 😉


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 2:38 pm
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A - I wanna be a Goth, I wanna be a Goth
B - I wanna dress myself in a long black cloth


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 2:41 pm
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A for me,

It's the woods I would rather be in on my bike, B makes me think I shoulda brought my lights with me


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 2:53 pm
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A is a better composition to my mind. Both are very good.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 2:55 pm
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A makes me want to go and investigate.
B makes me want to run away, bit too busy.
So A
2nded


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 2:56 pm
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A
Looks easier to ride through.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 3:12 pm
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I prefer A because the highlights in B make me think audio waveform.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 3:15 pm
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Its looking like A.

I'll keep B, might auction that of as well tomorrow.

The size limit for the show is A3, I do have a 3ft by 2ft above the TV in a similar vain.

This is also a bit "The Road (lost radio programme), Last Scene of Game of Thrones" as John Snow rides of into the trees.

"Spooky Woods B", A3 Indian Ink using Cola Nib Pen.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 4:11 pm
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I prefer B. But I think probably A's the better choice for the job.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 4:17 pm
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I love all the comments everybody.

I'll have to make note of them. The wood is local to me and when I look at it on the wall, it makes me want to ride more or just chill in the woods.

I dont see myself as a outright Mountain Biker (tuck no hander type) just a kind rough stuff rider and just enjoy the outdoors and where a trail might take me. The ride for me is the woods :-).

I'm glad these paintings capture that feeling for me and others as it seems.

Thanks to All.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 4:55 pm
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@fasthaggis

Perhaps they should go as pair with those titles. 🙂


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 4:57 pm
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C


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 5:32 pm
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@FB-ATB

Neither is an option 🙂


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 5:36 pm
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For a moment I thought only one picture had loaded and that you hadn't put very much effort into the silver birch slap bang in the middle of the foreground 🙂

I think side by side B seems to steal the show as it has more contrast so it pulls itself forward relative to its neighbour, but viewed in isolation A takes your eye on more of a journey through the space of the picture. The strong lines in B direct your eye around the surface but the light in A pulls you into space beyond the surface.


 
Posted : 27/08/2021 6:18 pm
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The results are in....

First in category 🙂 With "Spooky Woods A"

Then put it in the charity auction and made £40.

🙂

Feels great making a sale so to speak, thanks for all your feedback people and making me select A.


 
Posted : 28/08/2021 9:19 pm

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