What adds to the suspense here is the fact that Buttercup is shown in 'full ball' mode, and there's no indication as to which direction she'll take; be it towards the welcoming trapeze bar, diving to an off screen element, or even to the net below... ~~~there IS a net below isn't there? Had you shown her reaching, the tension would have been completely different, and the sense of mystery diluted.
Thank you, Richard. Yes, Buttercup is in full spin mode. I tried to show the moment where uncertainty and fear reign. There's a Zen saying … Leap, and the net will appear. I suppose we'll find out soon enough!
Oh, great idea!! I like how you placed such a large, dark drop under the mouse... very suspenseful. :) I used mice for mine too, heheh.
ReplyDeleteMice do not like to jump - they prefer all fours on solid ground. Buttercup is totally stressed about her predicament.
DeleteI'm witout words!This is suspense:)Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! This week, I am without words, too.
DeleteTerrific idea! Love it. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Scott. I like the perspective and lighting on your post. Nice work!
Deletebeautiful! I felt a little moment of suspense just looking at it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I'm biting my nails (I don't bite nails...). :D
ReplyDeleteYes! It IS all about the moment when it comes to suspense. This is great...I sure hope she has a net (just in case)! Love it!+
ReplyDeleteWhat adds to the suspense here is the fact that Buttercup is shown in 'full ball' mode, and there's no indication as to which direction she'll take; be it towards the welcoming trapeze bar, diving to an off screen element, or even to the net below...
ReplyDelete~~~there IS a net below isn't there?
Had you shown her reaching, the tension would have been completely different, and the sense of mystery diluted.
nice simplicity as well
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Thank you, Richard. Yes, Buttercup is in full spin mode. I tried to show the moment where uncertainty and fear reign. There's a Zen saying … Leap, and the net will appear. I suppose we'll find out soon enough!
DeleteGreat suspense! Will she open up and catch the rope swing or will she fall to the net? Really fantastic idea and illustration.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! It really looks like you captured a moving target. I don't know how I missed this last week. Great critter and great illustration.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking. The isolation in the darkness really adds to the quality of mystery and suspense. It is a very exciting frozen moment
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful and truly suspencefull.
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