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This was actually an old request from someone I know. And Suicune is my obvious fav of the three legendary dogs I'm really glad how this turned out and I think I'm getting the hand of this new shading technique ^_^

Comments/Critiques as usual are more than greatly appreciated
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Dragon-Minded In reply to ??? [2010-06-13 19:27:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for your critique

I know it's not my best, but I'm still trying to get better at backgrounds ^^
When I drew the Suicune, I had a bit of trouble with the hind legs and thought I had it right after failing a couple times. I guess I still have to work on that...

Anyway, once again, the critique is greatly appreciated And Im happy to see that you noticed a "signature" in my art x)

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TheDarkAce101 In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-13 19:30:31 +0000 UTC]

Not a problem, mate. I'm trying to show the world that its possible to critic something without over-complaining. Hindlegs are a task, but practice makes perfect of course.
And, again I don't mind. I'll probably do it again.

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Dragon-Minded In reply to TheDarkAce101 [2010-06-14 18:38:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again

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TheDarkAce101 In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-14 18:39:20 +0000 UTC]

Don't sweat it ^_^

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jeffraj [2010-08-16 17:21:08 +0000 UTC]

how can you do that
its really awesome
tell me
and i like entei from the legends

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Dragon-Minded In reply to jeffraj [2010-08-16 17:31:43 +0000 UTC]

Well, I just color it in Photoshop After that, it's just using custom brushes and filters to add effects.

Well, they're all cool, but Suicune is my overall fav

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jeffraj In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-08-17 13:02:48 +0000 UTC]

okay
thks

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Dragon-Minded In reply to jeffraj [2010-08-17 14:50:58 +0000 UTC]

After, it's just practice

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jeffraj In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-08-17 14:55:08 +0000 UTC]

WOOHOOO
yup practice makes the man perfect

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Dragon-Minded In reply to jeffraj [2010-08-19 20:29:00 +0000 UTC]

It sure does

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LucarioFan1996 [2010-07-14 02:21:54 +0000 UTC]

Suicune ish shweet!!!!! Yesh, I'm now making comments on like everything in your gallery cuz of the journal

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Dragon-Minded In reply to LucarioFan1996 [2010-07-14 09:16:20 +0000 UTC]

Lol ^^ I said you didn't have to x) Not that I mind or anything

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vanyeeah [2010-06-14 11:54:08 +0000 UTC]

This is Madness ! Why do I always miss your events D: ....
Awesome job . I love the fluffy clouds :3 .

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Dragon-Minded In reply to vanyeeah [2010-06-14 17:05:47 +0000 UTC]

Madness ? THIS IS SPARTA ! Sorry, I had to say that

Well, I dunno... I should maybe try and give a precise time and date next time... And yeah, I got good at doing fluffy clouds x)

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vanyeeah In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-19 15:36:01 +0000 UTC]

I still lol every time I read this comment xD

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Dragon-Minded In reply to vanyeeah [2010-06-19 15:37:19 +0000 UTC]

SPARTA

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vanyeeah In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-14 17:23:46 +0000 UTC]

( yes , I was talking about the sparta thingie , Madness! )

yeah ...

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Dragon-Minded In reply to vanyeeah [2010-06-14 18:33:27 +0000 UTC]

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Wa-Luigi [2010-06-14 10:49:46 +0000 UTC]

Super comme d'hab ^^

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Dragon-Minded In reply to Wa-Luigi [2010-06-14 17:04:36 +0000 UTC]

Merci man

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AuraMaster-Lucario [2010-06-14 05:30:27 +0000 UTC]

Awesome ^^

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Dragon-Minded In reply to AuraMaster-Lucario [2010-06-14 17:04:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ^_^

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AuraMaster-Lucario In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-14 18:54:34 +0000 UTC]

No prob ^^

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luc-lightning [2010-06-14 03:11:57 +0000 UTC]

Nice!But Ithink the hair should be more flow-y^^

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Dragon-Minded In reply to luc-lightning [2010-06-14 17:06:47 +0000 UTC]

Maybe... I was more looking for shining contrasted effect on it here

Thanks

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luc-lightning In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-15 01:29:38 +0000 UTC]

Oh I see..
and np!

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Dragon-Minded In reply to luc-lightning [2010-06-15 14:18:12 +0000 UTC]

^^

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WiiManStudio [2010-06-13 22:55:12 +0000 UTC]

Suicune!

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Dragon-Minded In reply to WiiManStudio [2010-06-14 17:07:11 +0000 UTC]

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WiiManStudio In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-14 17:12:51 +0000 UTC]

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Dragon-Minded In reply to WiiManStudio [2010-06-14 18:11:41 +0000 UTC]

That plz account is awesome

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WiiManStudio In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-14 19:00:37 +0000 UTC]

Which one? If it's from me, then I forgot.

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Dragon-Minded In reply to WiiManStudio [2010-06-14 19:19:36 +0000 UTC]

This one :

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WiiManStudio In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-14 20:00:42 +0000 UTC]

Oh

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Dragon-Minded In reply to WiiManStudio [2010-06-15 14:26:29 +0000 UTC]

^^

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WiiManStudio In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-15 14:30:50 +0000 UTC]

So what's up my friend?

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Dragon-Minded In reply to WiiManStudio [2010-06-16 19:27:45 +0000 UTC]

Is doing nothing when he should be studying

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WiiManStudio In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-16 20:00:27 +0000 UTC]

Oh studying?

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Dragon-Minded In reply to WiiManStudio [2010-06-17 17:32:08 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, French finals... I stated this in my latest journal anyway It should be a basic Riolu drawing because I only drew one up to now

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WiiManStudio In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-17 18:00:57 +0000 UTC]

French again. I could never survive another foreign language exam like that.

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Dragon-Minded In reply to WiiManStudio [2010-06-17 18:02:12 +0000 UTC]

It's not foreign to me

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WiiManStudio In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-17 18:06:00 +0000 UTC]

Oh yeah. I forgot, but I meant about me.

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Dragon-Minded In reply to WiiManStudio [2010-06-19 08:26:55 +0000 UTC]

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IFLYSNA [2010-06-13 21:56:05 +0000 UTC]

Very nice pic ^^

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Dragon-Minded In reply to IFLYSNA [2010-06-14 17:07:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot

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IFLYSNA In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-14 22:46:11 +0000 UTC]

your very welcome

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mysticdragon01 [2010-06-13 19:38:11 +0000 UTC]

Although I wasn't there for a lot of the livestream, I'm sure it was awesome. I did hear your phone call though, it was pretty long... And I have a feeling I know who you were talking too.

I don't have all the time in the world right now, so I have to be quick. I think the Suicune itself looks great, now that it is colored, the problem I had with the hind legs before is not noticeable. Speaking of the coloring, I think it looks great. And the shading, too. The only thing in the foreground that bugs me is Suicune's shadow. I don't see anything particularly wrong with it, perhaps my mind is playing tricks. Anyway, the shadow points very slightly towards NWW. Although there are no other shadows in the picture that could support my point, my eyes keep telling me that it shouldn't be pointing that way... I don't know.

And then the background, the clouds and mountains are amazing; especially the clouds... Didn't you say it was going to be near sunset? In that case the sky wouldn't be this blue. Regardless, it still looks great.
The one thing I'd recommend is improving the area below the mountains. The river is fine, it's the transition between the light green and dark green that bothers me. It seems too sudden of a change.

Otherwise, this is awesome, and I might go watch the parts of the stream I missed.
Photoshop looks so much better than GIMP, I can't wait to try drawing in it.
I'm going to have to learn some stuff though.

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Dragon-Minded In reply to mysticdragon01 [2010-06-14 18:33:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the in depth comment

Glad to hear that the problem isn't that much noticeable anymore ^^ Although, the critique I got states otherwise I dunno, after, it's subjective I think... I'm getting used to this new shading technique and I hope it gets better
Hum... Well, I don't know what to reply about the shadow

I got good at clouds yeah ^^ At least, at ones like these ones And this isn't surprising, there's always a color problem with my drawings Oh well, that's inevitable I guess
I see what you mean. There should be a transition... I'll think about it next time

Photoshop is awesome Have fun with it I'm always free if you need help with the program

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mysticdragon01 In reply to Dragon-Minded [2010-06-17 17:04:59 +0000 UTC]

No problem.

Well, the critique said it was disproportionate with the rest... That might be true, but I meant the original problem with anatomy. So yeah, that one's fixed.
As for the shadow... In simpler words, I think it points very slightly in the wrong direction in accordance with the light source.
Yes, I also think you're getting better. And I'm amazed at how quickly you draw.
Those are great, I agree. I just tried drawing clouds traditionally and I fail. But it's good practice.
It truly is. I'm going to mess around with it a little more.

By the way, I started playing Struggle for Pleasure, you know; that ultra fast song, and my hands hurt already.

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Dragon-Minded In reply to mysticdragon01 [2010-06-19 08:35:15 +0000 UTC]

Okay ^^. Well, I still have a hard time seeing the light source problem but whatever It's minor I guess...
I think I'm getting better too And I don't draw that quickly I mean, really, I'm slow compared to many others
Well, making these clouds isn't hard on Photoshop. But Photoshop isn't traditional. When I try doing traditional clouds, I just do them like we did when we were in Primary school if you see what I mean

Wow, you serious ? Well, good luck on learning it ^^

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