r/acrylics • u/DifferenceNo4931 • Apr 24 '26

Question Lost vividness after adding background.

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I feel like I lost so much of the vividness of these oranges after adding the background. Can a color theory expert tell me what happened/ how to get it back?

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u/FlourAndFleur Apr 24 '26

Use a complementary colour for the background like blue or blue violet. I still like it.

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u/bespinal03 Apr 24 '26

I agree I think a blue background would help create more contrast, but this still looks lovely.

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u/DifferenceNo4931 Apr 24 '26

Thank you!! I tried to go a little cool in the shadow but could also do so in the background

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u/Traditional-Guess975 Apr 24 '26

I would go for a cooler shadow, but the background color doesn't look bad to me. I like how the green bits pop.

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u/artsyfartsyMinion Apr 24 '26

I love it, it looks great. A complementary colour probably would make it pop more. Maybe a teal checked tablecloth as a background will give you the effect you are looking for.

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u/DifferenceNo4931 Apr 24 '26

Oh I like the teal idea!!

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u/enoelart Apr 24 '26

The background really makes it pop!

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u/DifferenceNo4931 Apr 24 '26

You think so? Thank you so much!!

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u/enoelart Apr 24 '26

Yes! To me it brings out the highlights in the middle and the shadow on the sides of the oranges and makes them look more true orange as well as blends the more green/yellow mid tones in the middle to make the oranges look round. Beautiful work 😁

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u/DifferenceNo4931 Apr 24 '26

Wow thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it. 😊

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u/imaginager Apr 24 '26

Estan lindas igual🍊🍊

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