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At first I didn't see the guy fishing, and I thought it was just a squid orgy
I should really check this site more often.
You've done a nice job on the colours here, I see you've been thorough in your research. There are a few things I normally wouldn't do though. Four things I always focus on is: perspective, composition, lighting and focus.
I always make sure that I have a perspective that makes sense, even in abstracted pictures. The water you made in this case has it's horizontal line too low according to the squid. I understand that you had my picture's fading horizon in mind, but the viewer-angle is very different. I would also have added a lot of highlights to the squid, using something that's reflective is a good opportunity to guide the eyes of the viewer. The shadow could also use some more detail to lead the focus towards the middle. It was more a coincidence that I didn't add dirt in my picture, as it looked like it would require an extra colour at the time.
The whole picture might benefit by being shifted a bit upwards, or extended on the left as there's a lot going on in the bottom left, but little at the top right. The fading trees seem a little unfinished and could do with a little touch up, the water could also use some darker shades as it's fadingpoint is usually the lightest shade (regardless of land in the end)
In regards to the colours, you're pretty close. What I did was use colours with very little saturation or brightness. I have a few colours that are about exactly the same hue, but they're warm and cold. Because the colours are so much alike, I can use just one warm or cold colour to make the rest of the figure seem warm or cold.
In any case, It's a wonderfull picture and I'm honored someone takes the time to make something like this. I still don't understand what it is people see in Colossal Katamari, but I guess I must have done something right.
Oh wow. The idea for this, is just totally awesome! I really like the little old man, and the squids, hehe. You've really captured snake's style there. Great job!
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