Ugly tree

[LRH]

Things that seem wrong to me:
1.)The tree
2.)The house in the background looks too... Robotic. I guess.
3.)The door seems too plain.
4.)I made that gradient in paint. Keep it or no?

Any input would be lovely.

[kconan]

  The top part of the tree stands out the most I think.  No slight intended, but it looks like a green brain  8)   The sky looks a bit ocean wave-y, but I like that. 

  Except for the top of the tree, I like it.

[Gilbert]

No slight intended, but it looks like a green brain  8)

Agreed. 
1. I think another problem with the tree is that the bottom of its trunk just above the fence grows bigger. This gives me an impression that the tree is growing on top of the fence. You may try to make that bottom part a bit slimmer. Also, with the trunk so thick you may make the brain leaves part bigger.
2. Actually both houses look like robot faces to me but I don't have any idea to change them. Personally I like the robotic faces so I'll suggest leave them alone, unless you hate robots.
3. Hmm. Try to use a different colour for the door maybe? Though it's in a shadow you may try to make it a bit more saturated, as currently its colour looks so much like the grey shadow on the ground to prevent it from sticking out.
4. I don't hate or love the sky. I'll just say if you like it, keep it.

[Jim Reed]

Just a quick edit really.

I fixed some really minor perspective issues.
The fence texture looks like it was made in a rush.
The tree grew some more.
Windows reflect the sky somewhat.
Some small texturing on the grass.
Windows and door are now a bit more "in the house", because they looked kinda painted on the walls.
Added a horizontal decoration on the house.
Extended the roofs a bit. Real roofs don't end where the walls end, but go outwards somewhat more.

It's all very minor editing really. Maybe you can add a light texture on the house wall.

[LRH]

Thanks for all the input everyone!
(No offense taken, kconan, that's what I thought of it too )

Beautiful touch-up and repaint, Jim. It really helps me edit what I've already got and fills me with ideas.

[Kweepa]

I didn't like the shadow over the yard, or the curve of the hosepipe.

Here are some suggestions:


Very roughly:
* made the top of the fence uneven
* removed sky gradient and added cloud
* fattened up the hose and sprinkler
* added windowsills
* fattened up the grass overlapping the fence, and added some overlapping the pavers

I'd also make the little plants a bit less regular and spindly. Oh, and add a doorframe.