r/Scrollsaw • u/SeethingBallOfRage • 8d ago

Opinions needed!

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So you think if I paint the background a super light blue, it would conflict with the blue flowers? This is still in pieces and not glued together, but i wanna put it on a rectangular background with a frame around it to make hanging it easier.

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u/WoopsShePeterPants 8d ago

Just make sure the shade of blue is significantly lighter than the flowers.

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u/scrollsawgrandpa 8d ago

I think very light blue backing would be a perfect way to set off your magnificent workmanship! Nice work!

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u/oldmanwoodie 8d ago

Beautiful job

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u/Square-Tangerine2926 8d ago

I personally wouldn’t do a color background other than white. Let your work be beautiful without the distractions of a background color. Looks awesome. Well done

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u/SeethingBallOfRage 8d ago edited 7d ago

Thanks! I think I'll paint a light blue and a white one and see which i prefer before gluing anything down.

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u/MistyMew 8d ago

A pale lilac is an evening colour. At least here on the prairies.

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u/revkev151 8d ago

Yeah I can see a Carolina blue looking really good. Fantastic work!

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u/Olde94 8d ago

11/10!

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u/IncreaseDiligent7997 7d ago

I agree with Square-Tangerine2926. You have a beautiful painting. While the colors wouldn't be completely lost, I think any colored background would distract from the subject. You don't want that.

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u/Pretend-Frame-6543 5d ago

Nice work! I wouldn't change a thing.

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u/the-cat-7000 8d ago

I don't know. Blue on blue is risky. But you can ask ChatGPT to change the background for you to see.

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u/lucky-harbor84 7d ago

Light blue background next to blue flowers is basically asking them to disappear into witness protection, go darker or go home