Colored in Music [Ogi WIP]

[MaruDashi]

Ok, so I grabbed this scan from AP a while ago but never got around to doing anything with it. I finially vectored it out in grayscale and used it to make this wall. I dont fell its done...it needs more. I was thinking about adding some smaller wavy kinda brushes in the back [as black, for some contrast] but Im not sure...maybe some text?

I really need some help in the direction that I want to take this wall to. Thanks!!

[1600x1200]

[unspun]

it's really pretty maru, I do believe you are correct in it missing something, I'll try to help but honestly I'm not all that good at designing.

What do you think of some text and maybe a black border design? (swirls, or stars, not plain)

[.Lovebeat]

Would adding strokes be a bit crazy? I mean, strokes around one of those vector effects/brushes/whatever. Black, or something. I agree that it looks a bit empty, but I can't help you much =/

[Capernicus]

My next wall! (as soon as you're done that is) I just love it. <3 I think it could use something black in there too. Maybe some loopy script text that says "Colored in Music" or something. I dunno. 0.0

[Key]

Need more, you say?
I can't find any other possibilities to add more on the wall. It's good enough.
You even add the same pattern (your other wall) on the bg.
Maybe you can use light colour on the bg to blend in the patterns. That's just my thought.
But I did spot a little mistake. I can see the scan's leg being cut off. Try adjusting the scan to the bottom, until it reaches the line.
Other else? Maybe the circle on behind the scan's body. Why not removing the circle and fill the swirling patterns. I do think it looks nice if the circle is removed. Again, that's just my thought.
Still, a simpler vector wall is already good.
Also, the title fits well with the wall.

Nice work. ^_^

[MaruDashi]

Yeah, I also noticed that she wanst touching the botton, so I moved her down.

New version, with some black brushes in the back, stroke added and set to overlay [it looked bad set to normal].

ALSO, where should I put the text????

[Capernicus]

O_O I don't think I like the black strokes. Er.....text? Uhhh either the top left or hear the bottom left. You know, where the bg is emptiest.

[Key]

Ah, about the text, sorry...didn't took notice of this. ^_^'

I couldn't find any idea for the text, except, make the text on the upper left, which has more space. But in doing so, it would mean blocking the view of the patterns on the bg.
Another idea is this, add the text on the scan's body/shirt. Or, add the text and follow the swirling pattern.
Either way, just add the text at the bottom beside your name/copyright.

On the 2nd wall, it's nice. You add those brushes is like wings on the scan's back. But I would prefer the 1st wall.

Reason: 2nd wall add too much 'things' on it. It looks crammed up. Also, you use black for the brushes. The first thing people would look at is the black thing. Because it catches the viewer's attention and is the main point of view.
But the blackey is not the main point. However, the main point of view is the variety of colour. So, the blackey is on the negative side. Which concludes that the blackey doesn't fits the wall perfectly.

[Capernicus]

Maybe it would look better if the strokes were white? You know, they will still notice the abscence of swirly bg in the shape of wings. I dunno.

Text following the swirls? Hmm....a good though.

[Key]

Still it's not good enough. Although the viewers won't notice it since it's all in white, but the patterns will and it will look like some of the patterns had been cut off.
Also, the center of the swirling pattern is behind the scan's body. So, if you add white, it will still look like it's being cut off.

Text following the swirls? Hmm....a good though.
That's just my imagination. Thought it'll look like Bleach's cover where Orihime was vectored and there's text beside her shirt or something.

[Capernicus]

I think the viewers WILL notice it. Maybe if the white were set to overlay or something, so you can more easily tell that the pattern continues.

[Key]

Hmm, that might be a good idea.
But let's see what MaruDashi will say for this.

Edit:
@Capernicus: sorry...didn't actually see the post clearly...my mistake... ^_^'

[MaruDashi]

I really like the idea of it being on her shirt, so that where I put it. Most of the swirls removed, wings changed to a gradient

ALSO, wings removed too

[Capernicus]

I think the wings were a great idea that turned out to be crappy. o.o And the title is good, but it's at the wrong angle. I think the right side should come up a bit.

And besides that, the words being on her shirt doesn't alleviate the feeling of plainness.

[Key]

Lolz! You just add text on her shirt. (I'm still laughing X3 )
Ahem...Okay, the text is really good that you add it on her shirt. I do think I've seen a wall which has words on his/her shirt...just somewhere...

But yes, it does look nice when it's placed there.
1st wall, good job, but no. The colour's too solid. And it doesn't blends well. Try other type besides making it solid.

2nd wall...wait... *needs glasses* I see now...you overlayed it and make the transparency to somewhat transparent but can be seen from the swirling patterns with the colours darken (see more clearly, and you'll spot the difference). That would be no. But if the wings is removed, I do think it'll look nice. Still, it will be the same as the 1st wall you posted as first post. And it'll go back to simpler wall.

[Capernicus]

Hey Maru, can I ask something? The wall resolution you used doesn't fit my widescreen monitor. ;__; Can you make it fit PAH LEASE!

[MaruDashi]

Sure, what size do you need? Though keep in mind, it may come out a bit warped looking. [Try the 1440x900 version, its widescreen]

New, final version. All that different is that I changed the angle of the text, and changed the type of 'color me' since I didnt really like the first one I had [this way its similar...but not excatly the same]

1 [1600x1200]
2 [1440x900]
3 [1280x1024]

[Capernicus]

The 1400 still doesn't exactly fit (she looks a bit stretched out), but this will do for me! ^_^ Thanks!

[Key]

Yup, definitely much nicer.
But if submitting in AP...I'm not sure what will it turn out... X_X

Good work! ^_^

[MaruDashi]

I did, and it has a C rating so far [its only been there for a few hours].
I also plan on submitting it here, but I might wait until Wizzy uploads the ones that have already been submitted....or I might just submit it later on today.

Thanks for all you help guys <33

[Key]

Not a problem. Glad I can help. ^_^