My point about the bridges was based purely on their function. In Venice the streets are not much higher than the water in most places - Venice is notoriously bad for flooding. The bridges were built in an arch shape to allow the water traffic to pass under them, so the midpoint is much higher than the endpoints. So, high…
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] But now you say it's not Venice. [/ QUOTE ] I'm not covering tracks because it doesn't match Venice. and I like the flat top bridge..the arch underneath is the support..I don't see how buildings could rest on the top of the bridge if they rested on an arched surface..Anyways I like it, so it stays. As…
The water should be green/brown. Neo-God - you know that it is Ocean Water, right? Check that doorway that opens onto the water - the waterfront doors were the front door of every house, and would likely have a mooring point for a boat. Also, the arch bridge is likley to be arched on the top, either as a curve or stepped.
Having the flat topped bridge is still breaking the look of it . In fact, It doesn't really look like venice at all - it looks more like Morocco with a flooded street. But now you say it's not Venice. You've got a slightly strange mix of art styles - some realistic and some cartoony, and your scene as a whole would benefit…
This doesn't carry the spirit of venice. You ought to consider Rick's input as he is on the money. The thing about Venice, the thing about most European cities is that they are ancient, most buildings , streets, pavements, steps, lamposts etc are at an angle and worn away and thats why the suggestion to arch that bridge…