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Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help me on this stupid picture I'm doing. I really want to finish it but I'm completely stuck. o.o

There are a couple of things wrong with it

1. I'm not sure what skin tone I should use
2. The legs! You can see the original pose to the right of her, but it doesn't look very "actiony". I want it to look like she's balancing on the bears head but I can't get the legs and feet right. Oh, and I'm not sure how her left arm should go either.
3. I'm lost on what expression I should do. I want it kinda like she's having fun, but can anyone think of any other expression which would be more interesting?

So as you can tell, I haven't really thought this out properly.

I would apreciate if someone could help me with this, feel free to paint over. ^^ I just REALLY want to finish it ><

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5106/crapapapft1.jpg
 
     


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To make it look like she's balancing on the bear's head, I'd suggest making her stand-- kind of like in a surfer pose, except more like she's about to fall at any second. Having her arms out would make it seem like she's having trouble balancing, adding believability to the situation. A good rule of thumb is that making the limbs bent makes a character look more... action-oriented? It makes them look like they're midway through a movement, which makes it easier for the viewer to imagine that they're really doing it, instead of just standing there.

You might want to fix up the hair a little, too. Right now, it seems like you're shading by drawing in each individual hair. That's kinda hard to focus on, and makes it look messy, especially next to the soft, painterly feel of the rest of the picture.

As for skin tone, something light and cool would make her stand out against all the warm colors you have. Try looking up pics of natural redheads and brunettes-- they almost always have cool-based skin tones.

I picture her being kinda surprised, but excited at the same time. She has a little smile, but her eyebrows are raised. You can do what you want, but that's my idea. ^^;
     

"Fig Newton"
I'd like to explain, but the only way I know how is through interpretive dance.
Thanks for the advice smile

I've been working on the painting and everything looks quite messy now, which is the style I wanted so the hair fits in. XD (the soft painting of the bear was only the base colours)

Anyway, I'll try what you said, thanks. ^^
 
     


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You're welcome, I'm glad I could help. :{) This concept's really cool.
     

"Fig Newton"
I'd like to explain, but the only way I know how is through interpretive dance.
Aww thanks. ^^

I still can't get the pose quite right ><
 
     


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Hmmm... did you look up surfer refs? I guess since she's off balance, some refs of toddlers would work, too. Just the way they stand and stuff.
     

"Fig Newton"
I'd like to explain, but the only way I know how is through interpretive dance.
"Ishrie"
Hmmm... did you look up surfer refs? I guess since she's off balance, some refs of toddlers would work, too. Just the way they stand and stuff.

I've tried this but for her to stand,I have to make her really small ><

So, I think it's better if she's kneeling or sitting. I'm not really sure how to position her legs though =/
 
     


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Hmmm... to me the picture almost speaks to confusion even without the girl (I'm speaking to the style that you used and of course the huge a** bear whee ) Anyways, I imagine her expression being full of wonder but at the same time slightly frightened. Possibly orient her hands and feet as if she is holding on for dear life to the fur of the bear.

This should be fun to watch to completion. wink
     
Well, here it is completed. XD

http://meirou.deviantart.com/art/Teddy-Bear-Picnic-90981181
 
     


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