Well art is a matter of personal taste. And like I said, Chris, I do really like this...so please don't misunderstand me. You've got great perspective here, and I still can't understand how you get that metal sheen so easily. I even have a hard time selecting the right hues for gold. :)
I just wanted to make the blue strong- the last few drawings were so overwhelmingly red, that said I see your reasoning..I just liked the way the ring seemed to float forward above it...
I think the shade of the blue takes away a little from the beauty of the ruby. Blue is a great contrast, but this particular shade clashes a bit, considering that it's no less bright than the ruby itself. That being said, this is a great success... the transformation from a flower to jewelry!! Chris, you are fantastic. And the gold....beautiful.
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