Recoloring an Eagle

[Watcher900]

Looking for something to do I came across this clip art drawing of an Eagle. There are a lot of lines to trace and I haven't done anything that busy as yet so I gave it the old reform school try. I colored mine brown.

[Scotty]

Excellent try good job in my opinion..
Jim

[Rik]

That's a great job.
But...

I think the shadow takes away from the drawing.
I'd like to see it without the shadow, so that I can really make my mind up?!

[Watcher900]

Hi Rik, Here it is without the shadow. I also used layers (8) with this and it helped to stay focused on one area at a time.

[Rik]

Everyone will have their own opinions (including you!).
But, I much prefer this one.
Excellent.

[Watcher900]

Thank's Rik, I value the critical opinion of all the people here in Talk Graphic's. "Atta boy's" are nice and I like them as much as the next guy but, pointing out what doesn't work or things that could be done better is really how we learn and improve. Thank's again.

[Egg Bramhill]

I agree with Rik, Watcher. Far better without the dropshadow. Eagles cast shadows obviously but rarely as you've used it. Nice work.

[wizard509]

I agree with Rik and Egg, glad you removed the wall shadow, awesome job.

[Ron Duke]

Nice job with the coloring.

[Watcher900]

Thank's Scotty, Rik, Egg, Wizard & Ron for your comments.