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aJVL In reply to ??? [2012-11-13 16:51:51 +0000 UTC]
Oh my, thanks for this in-dept critic! I would see if I can make those changes and get to an update.
I've never tried to go for full realism in my paintings. I've trying to achieve a mix between the show original style coupled with fundamentals in art, like lighting, values, forms, and composition etc. It's kinda like what Cosmicunicorn is doing, but with my own style, of course.
Semi-realism, if you will, because full realism is really not exactly feasible.
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PonyUniverse [2014-08-15 15:38:36 +0000 UTC]
That is adorable!!
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aJVL In reply to PonyUniverse [2014-08-16 13:27:16 +0000 UTC]
Don't burst her dream!
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ludechris31 [2013-09-10 00:33:17 +0000 UTC]
This is my new wallpaper!
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ludechris31 [2013-09-10 00:31:08 +0000 UTC]
Really beautiful. Makes me smile inside and out.
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APC03 [2013-08-10 14:16:30 +0000 UTC]
great job!
I love all the dark colors!
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aJVL In reply to APC03 [2013-08-15 18:49:54 +0000 UTC]
Those are terrible ><
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Themistocles2 [2013-03-19 04:38:41 +0000 UTC]
Love it!
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Stupiddeviantaccount [2013-03-01 06:04:14 +0000 UTC]
I would love to hang this on my wall
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BlueBloodRyuu [2013-01-13 19:25:36 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful, taking derpy to be more than what most bronies imagine her to be ^^
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WolfeTrax [2012-12-29 19:30:32 +0000 UTC]
This is one of the sweetest MLP images I've ever seen! I really really love this, the textures, composition, and colors, and her expression is priceless and sweet.
Critique-wise I can't add much except for maybe three things: The small bubble in her hair at the top is visually distracting (in this MLP context): At first glance it's almost like a unicorn horn, made worse (to my eye) by the line of flow of her ear and hair - it sort of forms a triangle with the bubble as an apex.
Also, I understand what you did with the space on the left, but to my eye it's too much negative space that really tries to pull my eyes away from Derpy.
And maybe, maybe... just the tiniest shade darker for her eyes, though I think I understand why you might have chosen the warmth you gave them.
Other than that, I have nothing but praise for this image. You really convey a lot of affection for Derpy in this. Very nicely done!
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oODerpyOo [2012-12-13 23:35:34 +0000 UTC]
damn this is awesome, I love it.
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mjc3 [2012-11-26 06:25:44 +0000 UTC]
I am horrible at critiques. All I know is that this is going on my desktop.
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LordDivinity [2012-11-15 00:27:46 +0000 UTC]
daaaaaaaaaaaaam maaaaaaaaaaaaaan looks so dam epic xD
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y2bd [2012-11-14 09:25:26 +0000 UTC]
If you say that you have a long way to go, then I can't wait to see what your future holds.
This art style also kind of reminds me of some of Imalou's works. Do you know of him?
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aJVL In reply to y2bd [2012-11-14 14:53:06 +0000 UTC]
I think you meant her*
And yes, I do know of her works. I like her style in painting using SAI. That digital water colour effect is hard to not adore.
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y2bd In reply to aJVL [2012-11-14 17:23:52 +0000 UTC]
Yes, her. Sorry, I just default to male nominatives when the gender of the person escapes me. English language and all that jazz.
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crowwfeathers [2012-11-13 23:49:30 +0000 UTC]
BUBBLES!!!!!!!!
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Avroshiro [2012-11-13 20:48:10 +0000 UTC]
Simply amazing.
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Dutchcrafter [2012-11-13 17:28:52 +0000 UTC]
Because of me modding a lot I looked at this and tought well it's good but the background needs work. But then I realised that the colours actually pulled my view away from the left side of the drawing(where it's just plain gray) and focused it on the face of derpy and the placement of the bubbles made sure I did not return to that gray area. Either you did it on purpose or not I don't know but I do know that it's at the least worthy of a compliment. So I commend you for that nice visual trick.
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aJVL In reply to Dutchcrafter [2012-11-13 18:08:43 +0000 UTC]
That's actually what all artist would do; to constantly pull the viewer eyes to the subject matter, which in this case is Derpy herself.
The boring greyish-ness is actually to balance the composition.
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Dutchcrafter In reply to aJVL [2012-11-13 20:48:19 +0000 UTC]
YOu would be suprised how few people actually manage to do it on this level. Well at least on DA that is.
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TheDoT-42 [2012-11-13 07:53:16 +0000 UTC]
This is so awesome. Your art is marvelous..
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scoober1111 [2012-11-12 22:54:39 +0000 UTC]
Amazing image mate, Derpy always looks so innocent.
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midnightfox1 [2012-11-12 21:43:51 +0000 UTC]
beautifully done
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Farenazar [2012-11-12 18:14:43 +0000 UTC]
Yet so simple, yet so amazing. Her mane looks detailed.
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LuneBat [2012-11-12 17:10:17 +0000 UTC]
Nice job. I love it! ^^
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darkmoonwolf22 [2012-11-12 17:02:26 +0000 UTC]
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!
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Npm98 [2012-11-12 16:20:22 +0000 UTC]
I love the warm lighting on Derpy's face and overall just how cute this is~
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aJVL In reply to Npm98 [2012-11-12 16:26:34 +0000 UTC]
Derpy is best pony.
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Npm98 In reply to aJVL [2012-11-12 16:31:57 +0000 UTC]
NO SHE'S NOT SHE'S OFFENSIVE!!!!11!!1!one!!eleven1one!
She really is though.
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aJVL In reply to cottoncloudyfilly [2012-11-12 16:29:31 +0000 UTC]
dawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Mine's longer. I win! haha
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