WorcesterN



Final:

1. The ten changes that I made to create my final image included layering different plain objects (the feather, pumpkin and flowers) onto the base of where the three tree trunks meet. Also, I faded my pine tree in the background to make it look like snow was actually falling onto the tree. Next, I brightened my three objects at the bottom so that they contrasted better to the tree because they are now brighter. Another change was that I copied some of the leaves in the center of the three trees to cover up the bottoms of the objects. Then I tried to vary the height of the objects so they are not very realistic anymore, but the size difference (I think) makes them each stand out more. With the pine tree I changed the size and orientation of it to make it look like it is in the background. I attempted to layer the two tree trunks near the pine tree so that they were now in front of it, instead of behind. 2. For compositional techniques, I really wanted to use leading lines to draw the viewer's eye from the bottom of the image (with my objects) through the top of the image to the pine tree. Also, l really wanted to find a unique way to frame my objects--which is why I decided to put them in the tree. And lastly, I chose to fill my entire frame by placing the pine tree in the background. 3. I really wanted to contrast the textures I utilized in my piece which is why I put generally smooth objects--like the pumpkin or feather--against the rough background of the tree trunks. 4. I think that I was mostly successful for what I was trying to do, but I wish I could have gotten to create a shadow for my pine tree because that is the biggest thing that looks noticeably 'edited'.