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NEW Went back and fixed a few things with the help of peoples comments. Looks better, I don't really have much more time to mess with it for the purpose of the class, but I'll probally be going back and messing with it more as time goes on.One person menchoned it being rushed and I totally agree, but when you only have 3 days to draw something and one of those days is taken up by another class, and then the next by that Other classes final .... I kinda had no choise but to rush it. I'll be a lot happier next quarter b/c this time I'm doing a full quarter instead of a half which means I don't meet up with my classes twice a week which in turn means I have more time to work on my projects so they DONT look like they were rushed.
Eh I'm not too happy with this ... I think it needs something ... but I have no idea what. If you have any thoughts on this let me know
Had to draw up a poster as my art final for my Design class so desided to do one for my comic. So ... yup ...
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First off, I am loving all your new LotN updates, and hope to see more! This is looking to be a great series already.
There are a few design crits I have. Please note this is all my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt if you will. ^_^
Check out this first which will help explain the following: [link]
Ignore the cut/paste lines, of course!
Type: The type face is all one, single font. Okay for comic bubbles, not as good for a logo. Even if you use one font, it's better to integrate it together somehow.
Layout: The layout is very "heavy" to one side. At first my eyes catch three figures: The howling wolf, the green eyed, and of course, the one closest to the screen. All of these "main" figures are on the same side of the picture, leaving it with an unbalanced feeling. IMO it would flow better if you "staggered" the figures in a flowing line throughout the cover/poster.
The small cub I barely noticed at first. I think he could do with a few more highlights to make him more noticeable.
The stars look sort of blobby - in some areas they look like slash marks instead of round circles. I would also add lots of tiny dots that you could give a very slight blur to, to give the sky more depth.
One last thing that I did not include in the cut/paste version: You tend to render all areas of the picture equally, which, while taking skill, I think tends to take away from the depth of the image. Some of the animals/areas farther away you might blur a bit. I do like how the mountains and trees are much darker than the cliff face, though. Some of the animals seem to blend together as well. On first glance I couldn't tell where one wolf began and another one ended amongst the three wolves on the cliffs. I would work on rendering the shadows to distinguish more between forms (but it's not really necessary if you change the places of the figures).
Anyway, I hope that helped some! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/sā¦ " width="15" height="15" alt="
Feel free to message me if you need anything!
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you really amaze me, great as always! yet another awesome peice of art to add to your collection
i love the technique, in drawing style and placement of features. i love the fact that while the wolves are fighting all around them the wolf at the front is holding a wolf pup with an innocent expression.
though i dont really understand entirely about what's going to be in the novel i still want to pick it up and read it
there are so many wolf comics around but this one still looks like an awesome one
im a bit biased being a wolftard an' all but...
look forward to reading XD
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First I love the way you draw it. The colors and the shiny eyes are great. I love the colors, markings and shadings of these wolves. But the pack down there... it seems that you cut some off it Oo
Maybe you should set them a little more to the right, know what I mean?
And then I do not really like the gras and the bushes down there. The highlights are a little to hard I think... Of course the shading of bushes, trees and gras never have a nice flow on it... but I think you shouldn't draw it so random. Even with the gras.
And I think the hind leg of that kinda spotted wolf... I think it's too thin. Of course I can be wrong with it 'cause I do not draw such realistic pics like you but I also think it'd look much better if it's not as thin.
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I think this picture is very heavy on the one side. There is a lot going on on the left and very 'weak' on the right. You kind of see figures in the distance, but most of it is in the shadows. Maybe add a little more over there.
As a persona opinion, I feel the title should be bigger. You want people to know the title so that draws them in. Don't be afraid to have part of the title over lap slightly on a character. The font is strong so I would so use it to your advantage.
I love this picture, don't get me wrong. I feel the wolf in the front with the pup is the main focus. Then should come your title, then all the others in the back to support the entire picture.
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I really like the shading and colouring style you have used on this piece. It is absolutely fantastic! I love the atmosphere and feel of the picture, and as far as I can see the anatomy of the wolves is accurate. The face of the brown one holding the young cub does seem a little off, but I think that is how you have slanted her eyes. The silhouettes look quite good, also.
The thing is, it is beautifully drawn, but I'm wondering on how original it actually is. I mean; wolves amongst a night sky, with silhouettes with glowing eyes has been done a million times. I was hoping to see something knew. Maybe think about what hasn't been done before next time you are drawing. Despite that, I can see that a lot of work went into this image. Bravo! Keep up the good work.
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I fine this stunning and something about it draws me to it. Perhaps it's the dark colors that you have used to enhance that (duh it's night) but something bad is happening.
the sorrow in the wolf who is holding the pup in so sad, I felt sorry for it. The wolf that seems to be in a trance (for something like a demon is coming from it) is so cool.
But what I like the most is the black wolves that you can not see the faces of. They fight, they stalk, they give a sence of unease and their glowing eyes are hunting.
I know this is not much of a critique. But I thought I should say something on this stunning piece all the same.
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Ok first thing Awesome,- second thing Awhawesome,- third thing "Damn tha's awesome!"
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XD you know what, this is so good, i bet I'll walk into a bookstore and see it someday!
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I CANT WAIT!!! UPDATE ME ON EVERYTHING!! IVE BEEN WAITING FOREVER FOR A WOLF COMIC
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I love how there's a story in this cover. It's so compelling
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The font definitely looks better now. And the rushedness makes sense when you only have a couple of days! I can totally sympathize with you on that front- for the time given, it looks really nice.
I do agree with some of the points from Akeli though, now that I look at it, the balance is a little off, but given the time contraints, you may not be able to fix it right away
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i'm happy you took my advice
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If you're having trouble with consistency you should go and try something monotone. Tonal values really pop out in black and white and also benefits you by not being overwhelmed by taking on both color and detail at the same time.
So for this poster, I would self crit by doing 3 things.
One, Desaturate this entire image (minus text) in photoshop while making a duplicate of the layer. Two, flip over the canvas to stop anatomical issues. And three, try to even out the areas that look off in grayscale. Once you get that done duplicate the original color image twice setting one as color and the other as linear dodge/overlay, etc. Experiment until you get good results.
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I'll try that thanks
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I have a book about wolves Called City of the Night ^^
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Okay that is awesome! lol 
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akeli's version looks balanced! I think that was what you were missing!!
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The the coloring and shading are awesome, especially with the backlighting!
My only critique would be regarding the way the pup is held; wolves carry their pups by their backs ([link] ), while felines carry their cubs by their necks. Somewhat disturbingly, that's also how each carries its prey 0_o
The updates have been great so far! Can't wait to see the final
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This is awsome!!! 5 thumbs up!!!! (God I had to hit my keys so hard just to type that!!!)
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OH WOW. The coloring and textures are AMAZING.
The angle is simply AWESOME.
Plus, the lighting, along with the eye-glowing is FANTASTIC.
I LOVE this.
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that is way too epical i love the detail and shading X3
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It seems like most of the stuff is on the left side of the page.. I'd say flip the wolf in the frong horrizontally so itd be more balanced but it might contradict the lighting.. But it might have to be nessisary
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Wow, this is such a pretty one. <3 I can see the differences from when I viewed it when it first went up and now, and for the most part, I feel that's been great improvement! I personally miss the touch of the wolf's breath swirling up into the air, though perhaps it having been a little more realistic like breath on a cold night misting up, but I still thought it a nice touch. ^^''
All in all, it's VERY well done, as usual for you! I can only hope to achieve your level one day~
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Looking great! Though, if you don't mind, I have a logo idea for you
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I have to agree its very heavy on the left side but it looks so much better
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AWWW! he as a wittle tail!
the cover is awesome!
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Looks MUCH more balanced now.
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Oh wow, this new version looks A LOT better. :0 You certainly took people's critiques and did something with them lol. ^0^ Amazing! I'm really impressed. <3
Only one thing... I think that the highlights on the top of Nyeia's head are a little bright. Usually moonlight isn't a 'bright white' sort of light.
That's the only thing I have to say tho. |D This is excellent. <333
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WHAA this is even getting better and better Oo
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It looks very nice ^^ Ive been meaning to ask...are you a college student?
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yes I just started about a month ago -Art Institute of Tucson
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woow. so then u must be around the same age as me! X3 dats cool! I wish i had nuff money to go to IAIa right now...
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