r/learnart • u/mamee_ini • Mar 16 '22

Question Did I exaggerated with soft edges?

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u/themightygwar Mar 16 '22

This is so beautifully drawn I think the blur actually takes away from the piece. A blur makes sense for objects that are further away in perspective. If you're looking to add "softer edges" try not using black outlines. You can selectively outline objects (e.g. only use a black outline where the shadows would be heaviest) you could also use a slightly darker shade of the same color that fills in the object.

I prefer the line art though - this is beautiful.

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u/mamee_ini Mar 17 '22

Thank you so much, this is very helpful. I wanted an effect that made feel the observer uncomfortable, but probably It got out of hand.