I worked on the shading of the grapes, the stem, and the background. I shaded more color and value on the purple and green grapes and then went over each grape with white to smooth and blend the color and value. Then I went back in with the same colors to add another layer of color and reestablish the values. I also use the stump to blend and smooth the layers.
I worked on adding a background to the bottom. Backgrounds can add interest and depth and help to clean up edges. Typically I use colors from the subject in my backgrounds. I do sometimes add other color, but I do so carefully and thoughtfully. When I change from one color to another I overlap the colors and blend them together to make smooth transitions. |
