comments and advice please

[pingu]

this is a shot of one of my dogs that I am turining into a picture (as opposed to a photo)

I have used the drybrush filter in Pshop to lose the photographyness of it and apllied a border.

For now I have left the bit of mud on her nose as .. well thats misty and if you knew her you would understand. However if yo dont know her...


should i remove the mud or not?

 

[CT]

That actually works rather well. The mud is probably more noticeable to you because you know it's there, but I don't find it bothersome.

 

[Phil T]

I'd leave it there - it seems to be part of her character!!! Very nice technique as well - well done!

 

[pingu]

without the mud

 

[Kim]

Looking at the two I would say without the mud............but that is my personal view.
A very nicely done piece, well done you

 

[IanC_UK]

i like both, although the mud does add some character

 

[Ladybird]

I Like the mud too!

 

[Jas]

Character is the key and if Misty likes mud on her nose, then it wouldn't be the same without it.