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So this is my contest entry for 's contest, with the theme 'Animal I Have Become'.I've had these moments when I really felt like I didn't know myself, and others when I wished I were different... Either way, I felt I wanted to break free, as I usually obey orders (thus the angel) and just not care and do what I wish (the demon from inside). This inspired my drawing.
As for the actual content...these are my first human-like drawings since a LONG time. Seriously...I'm sorry anatomy if I hurt you, but I really, really tried. Plus I didn't exactly choose a comfortable angle (the throat wtf).
There's a ton of symbolism in here, both in the general eye and in a personal view. The white vs black is obvious, while the white clothing is purity (the belt is, for me, a sign of chastity), while the demon is nude and aggressive. Also, the demon is being harsh (that's the inner torment), but still gentle, and even alluring (eyes, nice hair, etc). There's a TON more, but I'm not gonna write it all.
So I tried REALLY hard on this, and I need a TON of critique as I have gotten a request to draw more human-oids (omg12ofthemnoooo) in the near future, so I need all the pointers I can get.
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Opps, veery belated, but here it goes!
From a thumbnail view, I liked how the light on a particular spot focuses the eye to a certain section, which is good as contrast leads the eyes to the parts which are more important, or rather you as an artist wants the viewers to see.
As an aside, I would suggest not to showcase the full size image on the site since the larger version when clicked often takes away from the overall look that one would like to have, or anyone could simply download your original image, therefore resizing it to a bit smaller size helps in that aspect. It will depend how much detail you want users to see of course.
The pose is very dynamic and therefore dramatic, which adds excitement to the image and fits the theme (and title) well.
The lighting seems to be a bit weird for me to understand but taking a guess, I assume you wanted it to come from between a centre point between both figures? In that case the demon's face would have a very high light to dark contrast and darker shadows on the back of his right hand. I am not sure if you have cut and pasted the image on a black canvas or not, because seeing the outline of the body even in the dark is jarring to the eye and breaks of the dynamic emotion you had put based on the pose and the light. Edges become muted and almost blended in the zones where light hits dimly or none at all (unless, say, there's a back light creating a silhouette).
You have aced the differences in the two figures and how each elements of them combine to create the overall theme, which aside from the mentioned points, still hits plus points very well!
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Belated? I am belated!! Thank you very much for you comment, no matter how late.
Thank you very much for the resizing tip! I'll change the settings right away, as this is something I can do easily. XD
And yes, I'm awful with computer editing, and backgrounds have always been a terrible challenge for me. I'll see if I can do anything about the jarring edges, thanks for pointing them out. ^_^
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Hiya, I'm from as well
I really love the whole idea behind this piece, and the pose as well - it's very dramatic. 
There's a little problem with the shading, though - you shaded the shirt on the right side (the angel's back), so the trousers should also be shaded at the same side. Another thing, the demon seems to be breaking free from inside of the angel's body, and that would normally mean that there'll be blood. Either that, or some kind of fusion - so the bottom parts of the veins/roots-thingies of the demon should be the same colour as the angel's skin. I think that would add a more realistic feel to the drawing.
Great job overall, and hope this comment was useful
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Thanks for commenting!!!
Ah,Β the shading is tricky; I planned the light source to be between the two characters, but I had no idea where to put it pants-wise. I probably should have shaded the other side. :/
As for the blood, this isn't a depiction of aΒ literalΒ scene.Β SomeΒ artists would have added blood, but I purposefully avoided that as the pain is from inside (the mind, which is actually portrayed here metaphorically), and not from out (body-wise). But as for the coloring of the 'veins', I agree it would be more realistic.
It was, thank you very much!!!
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You're very welcome
Ah, the no-blood thing makes sense to me now. I'm not a big metaphorical/abstract thinker, so I'm not surprised I didn't catch on to that on my own.
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It's ok, I normally don't do symbolism but I wanted to give it a shot; it means a different thing to everybody and some don't need to interpret it at all; I'm glad to hear from another point of view.
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This is my one of the first in depth comments Ive tried......so bear with me
I love the idea, and the pose is great. To many artists (myself included) do poses that look like the characters stopped to pose for the picture, and you got it so that you can really see motion in it. As if it was on film and someone paused it. Great job.
I may be wrong, but looking at the angle the demon is at, I think yo would see more of is left arm, maybe a bit peeking out over the angel right shoulder or under the arm, Im not sure. And in that same regard...I think the angels other wing would at least be partially visible (assuming the angel has a second wing)
Great work as a whole...You may like to know that this is the piece that jumped out at me the most as I was looking to make my first comment in Projectcomment
Soooooo....how was my critique? Want to critique my critique?
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In any case, thank you for commenting! I really appreciate the feedback, no matter how 'experienced' the giver is.
Thanks for the advice!! I agree the other arm should be more visible from this angle. But I think I'll stick with one wing. ^^'
I'm honored you wanted to comment on my work.
As for critique on your critique, I have little to say; it's structured, and balances good elements with 'bad'...something I wouldn't be able to do as I don't see any bad in the composition of your feedback.
Many thanks!!!
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The first think that struck me about this piece is just how dynamic it is. Rather than appearing stiff, it seems as if we've paused this enormous moment at its climax. The pose is unquestionably the best part of the piece here: it's fascinating how there's such anguish in the pose of the girl, but the demon (devil? Animal? Haha, not entirely sure what to call it) seems to be caressing her, as if he's trying to seduce her. Which fits nicely with the symbolism you talked about.
While I love the contrast between the dark and light here, I think the black background might be a bit overwhelming (which is fine, if that's what you intended). But to draw more attention the figures, I would recommend a dark blue or red to convey the same darkness without overwhelming the colored pencils.
Overall, the colored pencils looks really lovely, although I would recommend some softer strokes to encourage smoothing in certain areas. I think with practice, you'd be able to nail that technique easily.
Again, great work!! Keep it up
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Thank you very much for all the advice! I was indeed quite stuck for the background, so I chose something dark... I agree it's overwhelming, though, something I didn't really intend.Β
Thanks again!!!
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You're more than welcome! It was my pleasure
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It's a really nice drawing, ecpecially the view on the pic
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Nice work
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I like the pose, it's not strained or weird.. I also like the colors you used, that he's dressed in all white (I'm a sucker for symbolism) I think you could add more wrinkles to his clothes, and the guy's mouth is a bit weird. And of course, the daily struggle with colored pencils, the annoying texture it leaves behind because of the paper But your proportions. They are beautiful
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Thank you very much for the advice!! 
And yes, the texture...this can be avoided by applying more pressure but I seem to forget every time. : < Maybe I could use different paper. >.>
The proportions are?! Thank youuu~
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Well I being I kinda draw people XD Anime people I can say this is excellent ^.^. I might say feet can be like dragon claws somewhat but the are much rounder. There are sharp edges on those feet ^^. The demon hand holding the human's hair I kinda think it is very stubby I guess a person't hand can wrap around a lot of hair. The pants can more creases if you like ^.^. Um I could say the pants groin area can be quite uncomfortable with it stabbing the 'place' so maybe make it not so triangle or sharp. You could use a a more rounded out shape like a very stretched out 'U' shape. But you do not have to listen to any of these 
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I know those feet are sharp but I really never was going for realistic feet. Lazy on my part, but next time I'll go 100%. ^^'
Stubby? Huh, I don't see that but thanks for pointing it out. I'll look at more references next time. ^_^
As for the pants GRAAHHH CLOTHING but I'll try harder next time. O.Q I really never draw clothes, so thanks for the help with that.
Many thanks for all the pointers!!!
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Ah, its okay ^^ there are goals we make when drawing ^^ I make very few when I'm drawing... But laziness is always a factor for everything. XD
Yeah I told you before I'm no pro at drawing people and certainly can colour for crap.
You're welcome I'm here to help.
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Laziness...it's a powerful thing. But yeah, it's important to set goals when starting a drawing. I always try my best, but the previously mentioned laziness is always a strong foe.Β
Coloring isn't too hard...it's mostly layering and blending. But it can be taught.
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Yes anything can be taught but experience can not be taught you have to learn through that XD
Ah, Laziness you my and my best friend why are you so tempting. XDΒ
Colouring just takes a lot time though, time to procrastinate from math homework. XD
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Aaaaagh sorry for general lateness...I'm trying to get away from the computer, but is proving fruitless as whenever I'm on the computer I'm playing games. I'm so hopeless, sorry.Β
Indeed! Experience is gained, not learned.
When laziness becomes tempting...it's evil. :'| Sometimes I wish that hard-working-ness becomes tempting instead.Β
It does, it does...>.> Β Doesn't that make it worth the trouble?
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Yeah temptations called the internet is too powerful. QAQ
Yep like in video games. XD
It is sadly true until its a situation where you're drawing and laziness will ruin it!
Yes colouring is much more fun when you're procrastinating from other things like math. XD
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Too true. O.O
Wow, good point. How did I not notice that till now? I mean...it was right in front of me this whole time.Β
Yeah. and then when you pick up the drawing again, you forgot which pencil, which exact shade, the method, everything. Gotta get things done before laziness hits.Β
Indeed~ Math has been an enormous inspiration for me lately. But that's been affecting my grades...so I shouldn't draw then anymore. :'<Β
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Internet you are the reason of demise and success.
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Experiences points FTW XD
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Yesh all things are just thrown out the window when your lazy. XD~
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Well draw when you have free time. Try not to take my example. ^^
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I always draw. Always. I'm simply not on this site anymore... I am starting to see it isn't as fulfilling as it used to be; I'm really drawing for class and myself nowadays, so I'm afraid any answers from now on will be incredibly slow. 
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Yeah I know how that feels too don't worry too much. ^^
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