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Post: 96064831_1 created on Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:19:41 +0000
Posted: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:19:41 +0000

Hello! This is a piece that isn't neccesarily new, but its one of the more recent digital drawings, and I was hoping to see what other insights people had on it! Aside from the feet- I was having a lazy day and GIMP wasn't cooperating Q Q

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Post: 96064831_2 created on Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:55:09 +0000
Posted: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:55:09 +0000

This is really cute. You have a great eye for clothing and such. I think the main problem you've got going on is keeping the body lined up. I suggest before drawing cloths to draw the body, making sure that your head lines up with the chest and the legs aren't in some weird proportion.

Cute style, I think with practice you can really make it something amazeballs.

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Post: 96064831_3 created on Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:04:19 +0000
Posted: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:04:19 +0000

Really the only thing I can point out is the eyes, something about them appears 2 dimensional...maybe practice some tutorials to add a sense of depth/flair to them?

That's a minor issue, I think this art is good! Different sort of pose, drawing loose ruffles, love it!

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Post: 96064831_4 created on Tue, 24 Feb 2015 22:13:56 +0000
Posted: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 22:13:56 +0000

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Thank you thank you! ^ ^ I couldn't find any reference photos so I did my best to freehand it in general, do you have any suggestions on what I should specifically fix in the future? o o

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Thank you for taking the time to critique!
And I'll be sure to * *)9 Haha, I had a bit of issue when it came to drawing my style of eyes in 3/4 so I think I might have butchered them by trying too hard OTL

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Post: 96064831_5 created on Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:52:06 +0000
Posted: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:52:06 +0000

Aw cute.

I really like the details in her dress and hair. However, the lack of toes on her feet is a really glaringly obvious thing? Feet can be tough, but it's really worth it to at least try to draw them!

Her legs are also pretty thin for the rest of her body. As are her arms.

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Post: 96064831_6 created on Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:53:37 +0000
Posted: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:53:37 +0000

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Yeah, haha. I think I had a momentary rage quit because GIMP froze up on me while I was drawing the toes so I think I just excluded them in general OTL Do you have any tips for drawing them? Q Q Toes and fingers are my bane OTL But additionally, thank you for the critique! ^ ^

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Post: 96064831_7 created on Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:54:13 +0000
Posted: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:54:13 +0000

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Post: 96064831_8 created on Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:59:55 +0000
Posted: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:59:55 +0000

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LOTS OF REFERENCES! Look up refs of hands and feet and break them down into shapes! biggrin

Doing practice by drawing your non-dominant hand also helps a lot! Take a good long look at your hand, notice that it's a big almost-square-like shape with some circles at the joints, and then a collection of more rectangles with circle joints (DOES THIS MAKE SENSE? I HOPE IT MAKES SENSE AHH)

Feet are basically the same, they're actually way easier to draw than hands because the digits coming off of them are so much shorter. Big rectangle-ish (or triangular, depending on the angle you're looking at) shape with tiny nubs coming off the end.

Hands are SUPER FUN to draw once you figure them out! I used to hate drawing them and avoided them at all costs by drawing characters with their hands in their pockets or behind their backs, but they're SO fun to draw now!

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Post: 96064831_9 created on Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:06:07 +0000
Posted: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:06:07 +0000

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Wowow! Thank you so much for the suggestions! Those are lots of techniques I've never heard of before and I definitely look forward to using them and applying them further ^ ^
And I feel you with the hands OTL Its such a struggle especially since I am still avoiding them OTL Q Q And I'll be sure to continue practicing them! Thank you once again for taking the time to give me such great advice!

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Post: 96064831_10 created on Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:21:29 +0000
Posted: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:21:29 +0000

You should check out Krita. I haven't had many problems with it so far, and the brush selection is awesome. Lots of extra features that GIMP doesn't have.

Yeah, I think my biggest issue is the toes, as well. Real feet are the best reference. But if you watch Rapunzel's feet or take a look at various tutorials or studies, they may help you. Your feet are mostly divided into thirds: the heel, the instep/arch, and the toes (beginning at the ball of the foot). They're a pain to get a handle on, much like hands, but it will definitely improve the aesthetic of your pic.

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Post: 96064831_11 created on Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:07:16 +0000
Posted: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:07:16 +0000

[( Keep in mind this is the opinion from a person that cant do art for s**t but likes pretty things, just wanna make that clear)]

I really like this, it looks hella cute.
If i where to attempt to criticize it I would probably want more details on the things that flows from the dress (Got no idea what they are called) But it looks nice ether way. keep up the good work dear.

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Post: 96064831_12 created on Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:17:40 +0000
Posted: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:17:40 +0000

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Oooh, thank you! I'll check it out in the future now you've mentioned it! And thank you for the critique and references as well! I've bookmarked them and I look forward to using them in the future to improve, so I'm truly grateful! * *)!

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No matter whether you're an artist or not! I'm sure you'd have unique viewpoints that should be considered as well * *)b
Thank you for taking the time to critique me as well as for the super duper uber nice feedback > < and I'll be sure to adjust that the next time I draw her ^ ^

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Post: 96064831_13 created on Thu, 26 Feb 2015 02:53:38 +0000
Posted: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 02:53:38 +0000

just keep in mind the direction of the body and lining things up. draw it first before the clothing and you'll do fine.

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Post: 96064831_14 created on Thu, 26 Feb 2015 06:22:11 +0000
Posted: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 06:22:11 +0000

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Thank you very much! I'll be sure to do that next time * *)9

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Post: 96064831_15 created on Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:29:14 +0000
Posted: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:29:14 +0000

Ridiculously adorable. I think the only thing that's really bothering me is what looks like a shadow that outlines the bow. I feel like maybe it shouldn't be above the bow, since the light seems to be coming from above? (buuuutttt I'm not a fab artist, so it's very possible I have no idea what I'm talking about).
But I do think she's uber cute, and I love all the details elsewhere!

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