In the next project I'd like to focus on a more loose piece. I've always done detailed, very to-the-point pieces, and I'd like to try to be more loose with my art. I also would like to think about using pencil or oil pastels because I've used paint on the past two projects. I'd like to play around with different mediums and challenge myself with a looser piece.

  I wish more parts would have stood out. I think all the patterns and colors are a lot for the eye to process. I think there are parts that get lost. I think with more lights and darks, and contrasting colors, I could have prevented this slight problem. I used the blue and green marble pastel to attempt to create contrast, but I think with more, it could have been more effective.

  I also think I could have made more parts “pop out.” I feel like the piece feels slightly 1D. I think I could have accentuated the figure more, or the patterned coins, so that the piece wouldn’t blend together as much.

Overall, I am happy with what the piece has come to be. I took a big risk adding the marble, green/blue/purple and pastel background. But, I think taking that risk was worth it because it brought more contrast to the piece and separates parts of the piece from others. I also am happy with the way the figure turned out proportionally.