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Old 08-16-2008, 08:22 PM   #16
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I think the background is extremely distracting. The elements seem rather randomly chosen and placed. The table line cutting the mother's head is particularly distracting. I think you'd be better off placing the figures against a simple textured gradated tone. I'd also crop in on the figures more. KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid, is always my choice for compositional philosophy.
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