Spider Mother illustration

[sebastiastian]

Hi, I'd really appreciate a fresh pair of eyes on this piece. I'm specifically wondering if the lighting and depth cues make sense, but I'm open to any advice. I've been staring at this for hours now, so it's gotten tough to see the forest for the trees. And, if you've got any suggestions to amp it up to pro level I am all ears!
Thanks for your time.

[fredrik]

Overall looking good! maybe push the frog perspective a little. add some cooler lights from the right? maybe soften the smoke/haze? good luck!

[sebastiastian]

Thanks for the feedback @fredrik
I've softened up the fog considerably, applied some cool lights to the right side, and threw in some mounds of baby spider eggs for an added narrative. Still a ways to go yet, so I'm totally open to new ideas and suggestions as it develops.

[sebastiastian]

Ok, I think this is done, it feels done. But, I'd love to hear one last outside perspective.

[fredrik]

Sebastian! I like your progress! only thing might be to make the front left leg bigger to make the contrapposto stronger?