I'd like to start off by saying "Hi" to everyone here.

I normally hang out at Blenderartists but with it being down I have to find a new place for advice.

I'm still relatively new to the 3d world and have no training besides a few tutorials I've used.



I made this as a gift for my wife for Valentines day.

I tried to go for a more cartoony style flower.

Any advice or critiquing would be much appreciated.

First of all I would make it brighter. Especially grass

Hehe, really happy and cute image. Can be slightly brighter.

To make the flower look more realistic you have to add some variations in its form. You flower now is too symmetric which looks CG.

Also try to learn about sub surface scattering shader and experiment with it to achieve translucency in leaves and petals.
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Andyba, 3d artist
skills: 3d modeling, texturing, rendering, 3d character animation, compositing
3d software experience: 3ds max, Maya, Softimage XSI, Deep Paint 3d, Body Paint 3D, Wings 3D, Z Brush
2d software experience: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After effects, Macromedia Flash, Freehand

I agree with the brighter. I love the heart cloud though!

The idea is very good!
But you have one more vote for brighter colors Good luck!

Nice image. Good concept. Have you tried Ambient Occlusion? That would likely brighten things up. Anyway we are way past 2/14. Hope it went over well:')

Nice picture. I like the flower like it is on the picture.

Very sweet. Please post updates!

An interesting image.
But maybe it will more beautiful if you make the scene brighter.

the heat cloud is great. I like the idea