For the past few weeks, I have been developing a picture I have called "Authority Model".
I would appreciate any constructive comments and criticisms that will help me produce a picture that is both accurate and meaningful.
It can be viewed at
http://au.geocities.com/doug_mason1940/authority_model.pdf
Doug
Help needed with a drawing
by Doug Mason 6 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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Doug Mason
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Mystla
Sorry, no constructive criticisms here.. just wanted to say: great illustration! I like the way each thing teeters ontop of each other..
Misty
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Paralipomenon
Very good, but it looks like you drew it once, then did a mirror copy to the other side.
If you're striving for a realistic look, you'll have to factor in a light source for the shading on both hands. In the current form the light source appears to be radiating from above the top of the watchtower, but the shadowing doesn't reflect in the metallic portions of the keys.
If the light source is above the hands, then the top of keys would be bright and the lower part would be shadowed.
As for the overall impact of the picture, the mirror use of the same image "key" dilutes the presence of power. Using one hand with more than one key (keyS to the kingdom, plural) would have a greater mental impact then the other hand can hold something else like crushed laurels or something symbolic.
Finally, so much detail went into the arms, that the remaining box points look out of place. This draws attention to the picture foremost and makes reading the text a bit cumbersome. Perhaps draw more detail to the boxes as stones in a state of crumbling or something equally as detailed that will draw the readers eyes to the boxes after they look at the picture. This will affirm in the reader's mind that the teachings listed are shaky, but yet the watchtower remains in tact, untouchable.
Perhaps play around with the font as well to create a more demanding visual.
I like the idea and you have a great talent as an artist, I hope you don't view my opinions as critical as I am very impressed with how it looks. -
Paralipomenon
Sorry, thought of an additional point, with the light source occurring from above the tower, it can give the mental image that they are receiving light from "above". You may find more power in making the light source come from the tower itself, symbolizing lack of divine support.
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Doug Mason
Paralipomenon,
Thank you for your observations, which I appreciate. This is exactly what I need. It is difficult for me to be objective since I have been so involved inventing the picture. I will try hard to resolve the issues you raise.
Not only am I not an artist, but I am red-green color blind, so I often get color combinations "wrong".
I would also appreciate any technical corrections. I have gone through mental gymnastics before getting to this stage. Looks like I need to go through a few more.
Thanks,
Doug