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EnigmaticEpidemic — A Study in Beanie Babies
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Published: 2018-01-19 05:38:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 325; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 0
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Just a project I'm working on in art class. Basically, we had to choose a Beanie Baby and sketch it. There's more to the project tho but we haven't reached that part yet...Artwork © EnigmaticEpidemic
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Here is my input and most likely in some cases other people already covered it some of it.
1) First things first. What makes a good drawing good? Proportions and perspectives. So when you do a first sketch for the lay in make sure to do it very lightly and check for proportions of what you did. This little cute tiger doesn’t have any volume to me for two reason and the first one of them is the distortion that happened because you most likely drew as you went with the drawing. The best way is to make sure that it worked out is start with big shapes first and do it lightly in a sketchy style, just key lines, no details. Then step away and look at the drawing as a whole instead of looking at specific details of it. Correct it from that big perspective and then repeat. Once you’re satisfied only then start committing to shading.
2) Second, another thing that you can definitely improve on quite easily is to do a squint test. Just squint very tight and see what the drawing looks like. Does it look flat? If yes, then you’re not putting right big shapes (shades) in the right spots. Another way of doing it is taking a picture with your phone and then looking at the little screen that way so that all you see is just generic shapes of lights and darks. The drawing should not look flat at that point. In other words, it’s better to work from big shapes to the little details once you establish the base.
3) Third, but not the least point because I can go on forever 
Overall, good job! Just experiment and try these little things
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Ah, the more the merrier!
Thank you very much for the advice on how to improve the overall proportions of the tiger (I did in fact draw as I went and I'll be sure to try drawing by shapes in the future). I understand what you mean about the tiger floating in space. I, myself, realized this, but my teacher specifically told us to not add a cast shadow, (believe me, I would have in any other situation since I know how awkward he looks just floating in the void ) she just wanted the Beanie Baby.
Thank you for all the great advice and taking the time to write this wonderful critique (it really does mean a lot ). I'll definitely keep experimenting (I'm currently trying to find a good style) and try out all the advice I've been given. Thanks again!
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You're welcome! Yes, keep experimenting and don't think too much about style. Your style will emerge on its own and it will be a blend of all kinds of styles that you try, so it won't be just one style that you like. BTW, another thing I forgot to mention is try to draw something upside down. The key to it is that you abstract yourself from the object that you're drawing and just look at dark and light shapes and draw that. Anyway, good luck!
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Hi there :3 I'm from Project Comment.
I like this sketch. I think I used to have a Beanie Baby similar to this one. So, I can tell you have captured its essence~
I adore his face here. The highlights on the eyes are incredible. Perhaps they could stand to be a bit more blended with the black shading. But, they do look good the way they are. His mouth is great with it showing off being a stitch like that. The shading on his head looks nice and blended well, too. Still focusing on the area of the tiger's head... I think his left ear is a little off compared to the right one. It seems like it should be positioned closer to the top of his head.
Moving on to its body, I would say it looks just like a Beanie Baby! You've shaped the legs and done the folds in them so well, especially his left leg. In general, the stripes look nice and are not obscured for the most part. However, the stripes on the tail and the one on his right foot look the messiest. Some blending should smooth those, though. ^^ Also, maybe you could try to darken the stripes more in some areas to give this piece more depth.
Hope that helped a little. Good luck with future projects
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Greetings!
I'm glad you think the face and eyes came out alright. I was worried they, the eyes especially, may have been a little creepy looking which was not what I was going for with this piece Ah yes, I see what you mean about the ear and the stripes along the tail and right foot. Should probably spend a little more time with my tortillon, eh? Would definitely smooth those lines out.
Your critique was most helpful and I thank you for taking the time to write it. Many thanks!
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You are very welcome ^w^
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LOOK! We have a kitten. Cute! : meow:
But being objective, the diffusion of the achromatic colors, the appearance, the softness of how it is achieved and the tender style it gives off, make this one of the most adorable breeders I have seen <)
It is not that I have summarized it, but a few days ago I also commented on an adorable creature. The cat reminds me with a lot of tenderness. You have a talent for doing adorable things; Enjoy it, because I know that you will improve
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Aw, I'm glad you think he's cute and overall like the piece Thank you for commenting and I'll be sure to keep improving
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Hey! why have you uploaded this to project comment? Can you give a quick rundown of what you were trying to achieve with this sketch?
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Hello! For this sketch I was trying to see if I could properly convey the texture of the Beanie Baby and the shading between the various folds and creases since it is a stuffed toy. Basically, I was trying to go for a sense of realism. If you have any advice on how to better achieve this/what overall could be improved you're most welcome to leave it here Constructive crit is always welcome
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The shading is great. I would say though the the actual shape looks off. Try and make the figure up of 3D shapes thinking of perspective. When doing line work, don't be afraid to erase/edit things until they look spot on.
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Glad you think the shading is alright (I've always sucked at shading ) and thank you for your advice on how to improve the overall form (it does look a bit off now that you mention it). I'll be sure to remember it in the future. Thank you kindly for commenting and critiquing
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Funny enough I had a beanie baby just like that. I carried her everywhere :V
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I had lots of Beanie Babies myself when I was little (not this particular one tho), although I gave them all away a while back. Kind of got a sense of nostalgia when my art teacher brought a bunch in for this project
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