First project - Amphore

Artwork Focused Critiques
1

Hello everyone!

This is my first big project. Previously I watched a lot of tutorials and learned the basics of Blender.
The final render is a present and shall fit into a room with antique look.
With this project I learned a lot about compositing, modeling, lightning techniques as well as adjusting the camera.
I had problems with the lightning, the rendering and to make it look realistic, particulary the vegetables.

Feedback is welcomed.

Thanks,
Jonathan

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Blender 2.75a
Cycles 300 samples
Vertices: 54.000
Project time: 17 hours (3 hours for the sunflower)
Render time: 1:30 hour

2

Not bad, the sunflower seems a little bright compared to the rest of the image though.

3

Its nice composition really, but i would advice more light in the scene, picture look too dark and dull. Also bump mapping on the pottery will be great + if you add DOF effect, you can focus attention on the plant. Overal big plus for composition.

4

Nice sunflower, I suggest to change the color of the sunflower stalk to green.