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The jelly is not the only thing that warms our heart.Thanks everyone! And Thanks for featuring on EQD.
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The style picture it's amazing and very cute! Also, the story is simply beautiful. Wait, not simply, it's the MOST beautiful stories of Fluttershy that I have ever read. Angel and the others were so nice to do that for Flutters. The backgrounds are magnificent. The lights and shadows are perfect, and the eyes are nicely done. The technique is very nice, and that impacted me too much.
The mini pictures are perfect, but I don't like so much the stick eyes. Putting that apart, the mini scenes are perfect.
Also, the bit coin bar was a nice element! It was a nice goal.
And I love the lights and colors of the Heart's Warming jelly. It was so beauty!
Nice work e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b… " width="15" height="15" alt="
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This is very fine art you made. And very sweet too. I got to say that Angel must be the sweetest rabbit of Fluttershy.
The vision is technically mostly pink which is quite fitting to Flutt's hair and the sweetness of it.
The originality is good, you did the ponies well, but as far as I can see the animals look a little different depending on the show.
Technique is well-drewed, The colors, the eyes, the texture, simply wonderful.
The impact is pretty usual but slightly a little pink.
Gift or not fluttershy loves angel no matter anything happens <3.
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GAW!!!! CANT SAY ANYTHING MORE! THIS IS JUST TOO CUTE AND COOL except the origin and technique it really.... odd and familiar hehehe (dont kill me)... actually i was pretty suprise about the Motherday, cuz the character in the comic, didnt said anything about it... cuz they're animals! they cant talk!! That is one of the reason makes the story moah intense you know (idk anything beside that), and yet another things is the panel that when Angel wakes up and see Fluttershy preparing breakfast with the "Heart Warmer" (or something kinda like it), at this part my mind almost flip out! hehe... and now i just have nothing to say more beside 2 words: TOO AWSOME!! (srry for the bad grammar, plz dont kill me)
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Thanks, I'm glad to see you like my works.
However, I couldn't help but notice what you wrote technically is not art critique, more like a comment instead. Therefore I'm going to rate it unfair.
Thank you for sharing your thought with me. hope you have a nice day.
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meh im not really good in literature u know. i hate it... anyways u're doing a very well job, i hope that someday you'll be good as
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Vision:
This is about Mothers' Day and Fluttershy may not be a real mother, well this still make sense. Our mother nutures us, helps us with our problems, and made us the next generation. And because of that, we must repay them for being such a great person. Not doubt on your (incredibily great but a little bit confusing) expression on this filial silent comic.
Originality:
First of all, this is a MLP fan comic, and using existing characters isn't really an original idea. But using Flutters's pets as the main protonogists of this comic, that's what I call originality. By the way, you can have a Original Creation (shorthanded as an "OC Pony"), to create a unique creation of your own, like Fluffle Puff or MC W1sh for example.
Technique:
Cartoony, cute and "hand-drawn out of crayons" No I'm not judging you, it's just this kind of devious style is one of my favourites. It reminds me of my childhood when you have nothing to color your drawings but with crayons and colored pencils. Techically this is actually digital (correct me if I'm wrong). With the help of Adobe Photoshop, anything like this is possible. One of these is pretty basic, but still, the story turns more heads than the artwork does. BTW look closely at Fluttershy's eyes at panel 3 and 4. They're too sharp compared to the rest of the drawing. The calendar's lines are too thick too. A little work should do.
Impact:
Simple drawings, incredible story - Do I need to say more? Just look at the comments below. Yow not just melted, but vaporized almost anyone's heart who saw this; So sweet it gave everyone "diabeties" just by looking at it. I have never seen someone who can turn a simple set of characters into a story like this. This is your best bit - Keep it up and warm all teh hearts!!
In contrast, I starting to wonder you had some kind of Adventure Time-style philosophy: True beauty is not in the art, it's in the story, but you add your beautiful drawings in it (which Adventure time didn't have, which also looks like sh*t), and thus and honestly, this the best comic I've ever saw yet. -09
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Thank you very much for your critique.
I understand the issues regarding originality. Actually, that was the most important problem that an art critique professor told me when I show him my works. He doesn't despise my anime-like creation, he even said I got potential(though may simply out of politeness), but he told me that I need to find a way to establish my own originality. I could do so in painting style, character design, story concepts...etc. In short, I should find something that no one could think off and add it into my works.
I did thought of a few OC. Only that they aren't ponies. They are more of Chinese mythological characters or something belong that genre. However, for now they are all just some rough concepts. I don't know when will I able to expand them into concrete characters and make their stories. Guess I need to figure it out somehow.
About where the beauty lies. I must admit that my drawing is rather rough and amateur and I am very aware of that. Since I know I can't perform excellently in esthetic aspect, I therefore focused more on story telling.
I have read comics and manga as well as watched cartoons and anime since I entered elementary school. For so long, those materials entertained me with a lot of fun ideas. However, as I grow, I start to wonder what could they means to me? Are they just funny? or are there something more? Furthermore, I am influenced by Confucianism whose ideas for literature "文以載道 ( literature is for conveying moral ). I believe the same principle should be applied to other form of art as well.
I know that in present days, people are under serious pressure, so the fun itself is meaningful enough. As a matter of fact, I still like fun ideas, but that's not the meaning I'm looking for. Although I don't dare say my works hold some great philosophy or moral, I do hope my works could hold something that larger than the drawing itself; I hope they could be meaningful or even inspiring for me as well as the viewers.
As for the suggestions you mention in tech section. I think they're great idea. I'll fix them once I got free time. And thank you again for your critique.
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i love this comic because it so neat with the backrounds animals all fun things in there.the most beauty and unique thing is there is fluttershy and her heart warmer jam.the way it sparkles and warmes and soothes into your heart may make you feel better and refreshed.and angel and his friends would have a lot of work for fluttershy for mothers day.when you look into the heart warmer and your eyes sparkle how it looks,fluttershy has a lot od feelings for everthing which makes her the pefect and best pony in the comic for the heart warmer.♥ heart wamer ♥
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Thank you for sharing your thought with me.
However, I couldn't help but notice that what you wrote isn't technically an art critique, rather more like a comment. Art critique will need a little more constructive analysis. Therefore I'm going to rate it as unfair.
Happy to see you like my work.
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its ok but thank for responding
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This is amazing! The comic really made my heart warm and it has inspired me. When i scrolled down to the bottom it was like fluttershy was their mother. I want every pegasister and brony to see this! such an inspiring and cute comic! The graphics are really pleasing to the eyes. The comic was sooo awesome i could do a standing ovation! This is really a perfect art for mother's day. You bro have made everyone who saw this smile. very super spectacularly cute and awesome. I love it! such a heart warmer and an eye pleaser! keep up the good work!
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Oh my! I am so flattered by such a high rating! I think I'm not worthy to receive a perfect score, but I must thank you for your appreciation.
However, I noticed that what you wrote isn't technically an art critique, instead more like a comment. Therefore I am going to rate it as unfair.
Glad to see you like my works. Thank you again and have a nice day.
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ok ^^
i just want to give the score but it required a hundred words
thanks ^^
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Who doesn't love the story of a child working hard to get his/her mom something nice? Vision and impact are here in spades. Your style flows very well throughout the entire comic, aside from a few minor details (i.e Vinyl's mane). I love comics that portray these characters as closely as possible in their original writings. I pay close attention to their expressions, vocalization, and body language when reading and observing the drawings; all of these came together quite nicely through your gentle style.
You definitely captured Fluttershy and all of her motherly, nurturing charm. It's also nice to see Angel acting mature for a change. Well done!
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I'm very glad to see you like it. Although I think I'm not worthy to receive such a high rating, I still need to thank you for your appreciation.
However, I noticed that what you wrote isn't technically an art critique, instead more like a comment. An art critique may require a little more constructive and objective analysis before giving a personal interpretation. Therefore I am going to rate it as unfair.
Thank you again for sharing your thought with me. Have a nice day.
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I've been a silent observer of many Brony comic artists and I have to say that your comics have both a relaxing and rather refreshing feel about them that set them apart from the funnies, epics and ships with bold and sometimes harsh colour schemes. Yours are softer, lighter and I can easily tell how the panels are separated even without an outline. Though not an original idea by any stretch, you play it out calmly with an elegant pace. You're portrayal of Fluttershy is consistent with her gentle natural from the show and even quite motherly as usual ( and on mother's day I think not a coincidence ). The actions of the wild animals are as thoughtful and lively as you'd expect them to be for Fluttershy. With the exception of Angel Bunny, whose show-inaccurate selfless portrayal is justified and welcomed by the assumption that these comics are more or less a continuing series ( and/or, you know, MOTHER'S DAY! ). The art looks like you handled it with care, the scenery never leaves you guessing where they are and the adorable expressions always clearly display their intentions,reaction,thought,feelings and what not. I'd compare to the game "Portal" in that nothing felt out of place and the element blend together like an optimistic suspense smoothie ( If that makes any sense ). Like said smoothie, it's refreshing and tasteful that's consistent with its' flow and I'll defiantly be reading the next one. Great Work!!!
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Thank you very much for your art critique.
I think the love for pets is similar to the love for children. Both of them are unconditional and driven by a protecting heart. In fact, I have met a lot of friends with pets and almost all of them consider their pet as a important member of their family. They were happy to have a pet to accompany them, and would grieve if they lost it even though in real world pets wouldn't repay their kindness. However I couldn't help but notice that animals in MLP are far different from the real world. They have intelligence, social skills, self-control, organization skills, consciences......etc. Therefore, I think the animals would consider Fluttershy their guardian and try to find a way to make her happy.
That's how I came up the concept of story. However, I was aware that this is a bit of a tear-jerker, so I knew need to carefully manage the story pace and avoid being too dramatic. Although in the end, I still used a tear scene since I somehow felt Shy must cry to bring out the emotion, I'm happy that the comic turn out rather smoothly.
Glad to see you like it. Thank you again.
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Vision: This piece has a great mix of colors in the pallet and the texture of it is very pretty. The backgrounds give such a brightness to the pictures, along with the bit dividers which really fit in the storyline.
Originality: I've honestly never seen anything like this before. The idea behind it is so sweet & I'm really astonished how you could do this without any text. Just the idea for the Heart Warmer potion is unique itself.
Originality: I love the style and how emotional the art is. ouo I don't really know what to say here. The backgrounds helped the whole comic by setting the focus on the main character and not the backgrounds themselves. They also had great texture and sure showed. The comic would not have had the same glowingness about it without them.
Impact: The ending to this sweet comic was confusing at first, but when I took the time to go back over it I understood it & really liked the twist. I'm probably going to remember this sweetness and associate it with Fluttershy's pet and animal friends for a long time. It's super sweet how they gave her a mother day present even though she's not their real mother <3
Overall, this comic defiantly had to have a little drop of Heart Warmer in it, because it sure warmed my heart, and I'm sure it also warmed the hearts of others. Great work.
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Thank you very much for your art critique.
I personally like silent comic very very much. Without text, it makes the the comic more abstract for both the plot and the emotion. Just like a instrument music without any lyric, it leave more space for the audiences to feel and imagine.
Thank you again.
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Can somepony remind me how to critique perfection? Honestly, I loved every bit of it. However, I focus mainly on plot. For a comic this story was very well told, from a noble beginning to a sunshiny ending. As for art, given the atmosphere of this comic, I found the direction to be very fitting. I enjoyed the lightness of it. Overall I found everything well delivered and fitting to each other. The one part that I did get lost/confused on was the ending. I understand that Angel and friends did buy the second jar, but it wasn't so clear (at least to me) why Fluttershy bought another jar. Also did she buy the CMC art? (I'm sorry but I'm still tearing up a bit)
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Oh my, I am very flattered by such a high rating! I think I'm not worthy to receive a perfect score, but thank you for your appreciation.
About the ending. If you look at the process that the animals striving for money, you can see that Fluttershy noticed that the animals are exhausted during the day time. She was very worried and even took them to VET, but VET couldn't find anything wrong. So Fluttershy bought the jar which is extremely nutritious in order to help the critters restore their health as well as their spirit. And about the CMC art, it is actually the broken table in S1E17.
However, I noticed that what you wrote isn't technically an art critique, instead more like a comment. Therefore I am going to rate it as unfair.
Thank you again for sharing your thought with me. Have a nice day.
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Yeah. I'm not much of a critic. Sorry.
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This was a great comic. It really gave me feels, and was quite emotional. I think that the art style and overall progression of the comic was executed well, and that lack of speech and speech bubbles fit well. The art style was simplistic and spare, only showing those details which were necessary. This helped focus more on the characters and the story. The art style and the lack of talking give the whole comic a 'soft' feeling, which is very appropriate for its subject. The story it portrays was well prepared and straightforward. I think that this comic is definitely a brilliant piece, especially for today.
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I am so flattered by such a high rating. Although I don't think I'm worthy to receive such a high score, thank you very much for your appreciation.
However, I noticed that what you wrote is a little bit insufficient. I happened to be taught a few things about art critique this semester. My teacher taught me that a critique should constructively analyze an art work before giving a personal interpretation. Therefore I'm going to rate it as unfair.
However , I'm still grateful for your effort. Thank you again and have a nice day.
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Well, thank you for taking the time to read my critique and respond to it. Though I may have been a bit lavish with praise, I meant what I said and I said what I meant. So keep up the good work, I hope to see more great comics in the future!
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I will be writing a critique to this masterpiece becuase it deserves it. I never expected to see something this beautiful. It almost killed me. The techinque used to make this comic added just the right touch of warmth and innocence to the deviation. The story overall is woderful. You can see that Fluttershy's love and care for the animals paid off in that gift they worked so hard to get. I give the originality 5 stars because I've never seen an MLP comic about Mother's day. The vision shows that hard work and gratitude for a person can mive you wonderful things. It impacted me at the rate that the beautifulness almost killed me. This totally made my day. Congratulations on making such a heartwarming masterpiece.
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Oh my! I am so flattered by such a high rating! I think I'm not worthy to receive a perfect score, but thank you for your appreciation.
However, I noticed that what you wrote isn't technically an art critique, instead more like a comment. Therefor I am going to rate it as unfair.
Thank you again for sharing your thought with me. Have a nice day.
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Beautiful, the way this is made, made my heart warm just as the jelly would do, the art style just makes the story even better and it fits perfectly with the feel this gives, At firsti thought, heh, maybe they are giving her a birthday gift, but the ending just killed me and even made me shade some tears of joy.
People say this fandom makes horrendous stuff so much that they forget the good things, this is one of them, great story, nice art style and a perfect ending.
Please, keep being this amazing, hats off to you, good sir.
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This is truly a beautiful and heartwarming comic-strip.I find so much in this particular one that is the definition of Mother's Day.The love Angel and the other woodland creatures have for Fluttershy is unbelievable.She takes care of them and asks as if she is their mother.
The art shows a slight warm and cozy feeling and the drawing just adds on the this cake of sweetness.This deviant had definitely put a lot of thought and work into making this and the outcome was spectacular.We should all be reminded every now and again what a mother does for their child.And this strip truly fills one's heart with love and happiness.
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Thyank you for sharing your thought with me. Glad to see you like it.
However, I noticed that your critique is a little bit nonconstructive. I would love to receive a little more analysis, I think it would be better if you could dig a little deeper. Therefore I'm going to rate it as unfair.
But still, I am very flattered by your high rating and grateful for your appreciation. Thank you again. Have a nice day.
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The devious plan of the child that cares for the one that takes care of them, always for mom. Found this comic quite enduring as I have grown into quite the devious little planner myself. Leaving out circumstances, I don't have to worry about money, yet that doesn't speak for everyone out there, and what speaks to everyone is finding that quintessential "perfect gift" for our moms.
Vision: The comic has great insight as we are taken on an innocent shopping trip that gives Angel the perfect idea for his "mother" whom takes care of him. All of it unfolds as General Angel Bunny, commander supreme takes hold and leads the charge of the other animals. The comic comes together quite nicely as it ends with a tearfully happy Fluttershy thankful for the companions she has, ones that care for her in return just as much as she cares for them.
Originality: I'm fond of the piece picking the usually problematic bunny of representing the entity that leads the charge. His personality is represented quite well during the scene where he is dressed in uniform, commanding the animals as to what their respective roles are to assist in the amassing of funds to purchase the object they want to present to one they love.
The Bit coin progress bar was also a great touch to help work as an indicator of progress to the animal's goal, and as a scene breaker.
Technique: There were a few instances where it seems the technique of the piece switched up, but these were kept to very minimum instances, and it doesn't detract from start to finish. DJ-P0N3's / Vinyl's mane was possibly the most noticeable because it looked like a quick vector, however, again, it doesn't detract from the fluid motion of the comic and it's unique style.
Impact: Overall, I am fond of the piece and like it's progression. Reminded me of my own little ordeal when I still had to find a present for my mother. When you find that one gift, just as Angel did, you know that in your heart, your mother will love it without a doubt.
Nicely done. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/w… " width="15" height="15" alt="
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Thank you very much for giving me such high rating. Although I believe I am not worthy, I am still grateful for your appreciation.
I think among all the animals, Angel is the most special one to Fluttershy. Not only He has more screen time than any animals else, but also the only animal Fluttershy directly refer to when she ask Spike for taking care of the pets. Therefore I think that Angel could have a special status among the critters.
You're absolutely right about Vinyl's mane. They are too hard and the edge are too sharp to fit in the overall style. I have now made a few modification and make the edge softer. Hope this would look better to you.
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This....
My eyes....
I think something is in my eye....
This is SOOOO SAAD!
Btw awesome artwork, this is absolutely amazing.
I don't like the techique, but, god, this is very good in the total.
The vision of all these images kept going better and better, until the end, a LOVELY ending, and with so much feels.
And one more thing i HAVE tobeing noticed.
DJ 4NG3L is the most awesome thing i have seen today.
Seriously.
Try to make fanarts about hime, i'm sure everyone would love it.
And even the "Heart Warmer" is a nice concept, and i would like to know more, for example, to where did it come from.
Total marks: 8/10 would read again.
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Thank you for sharing your thought with me.
However, I noticed that what you wrote isn't technically an art critique, more like a comment instead. An art critique would required a little more structure in description. Therefore, I'm going to rate it as unfair.
Still I'm very grateful for your appreciation. Thank you again.
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The illustration is very straight forward, easy to see, and understand (even without the text to aid it). The artist definitely captures the feel of original cartoon with all the important aspects of the characters. But more so than considering it as a fan art piece featuring cute pictures of animals doing something, one must also consider its literary merits. The story itself isn't entirely new, but rather a traditional tale in modern society, as we all put in a great deal of diligence for those we love, especially on days set aside to honor those individuals.
The only flaws with this innocently simple piece are minor line errors and unused text boxes that were never removed. All-in-all, a wonderful, simple piece, although I would have recommended it be done in a comic page style, rather than vertical strip.
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Thank you very much for your critique.
I did consider doing it with comic page. For one thing, do it page by page could lessen the burden to my second-rate computer; for another, comic page could be easily used for printing. However, I still adopted the way of vertical strip for 2 reasons. First, this comic could be viewed as a continuation of my another short comic strip: "[link] ". So I think it would be better if they could be done in similar way, therefore form a series. Second, vertical strip is more friendly to touch-screen user. Since I only tend to share my work on the Internet and the speed of Internet nowadays is quite fast, a vertical strip could save touch-screen user from keep touching small buttons as well as giving them a better screen views.
By the way, I hope to know more about minor line errors and the unused text boxes you mentioned. A kind friend did remind me that I should revise nutrient to nutritious. Other than that, I did not find other errors. So this confused me a little.
Thank you.
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There are some boxes in the picture that you did not use that seemed like they were supposed to say something. That's all that it means.
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I see. Actually, those boxes weren't intended to say something. They are used for transitioning between panels like Goldeathorus said. They symbolize the passing of time which is why I used them only between relatively bigger time gap.
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I believe that he mistook some of those empty boxes you seem to use for transitioning in, out of and between panels for unused text boxes.
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Oh, my! Thank you for giving me such a high rating. Although I'm pretty sured that I'm not worthy to receive a perfect rating, I'm very grateful for your appreciation.
However, since what you wrote isn't technically an art critique, more like a comment instead. So I'm going to rate it as unfair.
Thank you again.
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AK!
right in the feels!
ah great; another hearth attack. give me a sec
*slaps me acros the face*
AK! I'M AWAKE! I'M AWAKE!
that was the 6th time today
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Very, very sweet and adorable! *sniffles* It can be hard to get the perfect mother's day gift and this comic showed love, compassion, dedication, and willingness to go great lengths to gift something they felt would be the perfect gift for one they ALL called "Mother" (or at the very least a second mom, another thing I'm familiar with) and I find zero faults or issues with this comic that's so full of silent beauty. 
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