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Published: 2013-02-01 13:03:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 1166; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 0
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Just finished this today for class. I'm curious though, what does it mean to you, or what do you think it's about?
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As you asked...what the picture means to me, mh... (it's my first critique, so .//.)
For me:
I think the story plays in the 19th century. A rich british family, that lives or moved recently to South America. Their little daughter is educated to be a "lady". But her parents are often bussy and her elder brothers got other things to attend to than play with their little sister, so she gets out - into the jungle and the wild lands around their villa - and becomes friends with the animals. They trust her and some trait her as their own offsprings. Oh, hope her parents never find out or she will be put in an internat - and her best friend, a harpy, will be hunted down. Because her parents are hysterical - 'speacially her mom. And her dad is all like "Meh - I got work to do, go away" O.o
Asides that, the picture makes me feel kind of .. happy. And a bit melancholy. As it looks a bit like the picture is a memory. All in grey colours and the shadow behind her. (okay, yes, the shadow belongs there.. I just.. nvm) - and that there's no background. Like a happy childhood memory. Though one of the special sort. So it makes me wonder what has become of the girl and if she was still fond of animals when she was a woman later. Maybe she lost it and at the age of 30, independend from her parents now as she was, she got back there? And met her old friend here again? e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/sā¦ " width="15" height="15" alt="
For the technique:
I love how you did shadows and lighted areas, especially the girl's dress looks very nice and realistic. Also the bird's feathers are greatly done. The girl looks so cute and nice. And the harpie looks as majestic as harpies are. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/sā¦ " width="15" height="15" alt="
Critique Points:
mmmh... I think the size difference between the girl and the harpie is a bit great. Also the question rises how she can hold such a big (and probably heavy) bird on her arm like this. Also the "outlines" on the harpie's head could have been a bit more stronger; this way it fades a bit into the background.
But those are just minor things.
All in all: Great job!
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Thank you so much for the well thought out response! I really appreciate it! <3
The story you thought of is really adorable XD!!! Reminds me somewhat of the Rescuers Down Under movie 
In class critique a few people pointed out that the way the bird is sitting on her arm IS confusing as to whether or not it was just supposed to be a huge bird or if it was supposed be foreshortened (though poorly) in a bad way. XD If I were to do this again I would put her arm out to the side so it's clear the bird is just unnaturally big. I'm glad you noticed this too, as it confirms for me that it was a pretty major flaw in the piece XD
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You're welcome ^_^
And I don't think it was such a bad flaw ^_^ She could have superpowers :3
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Hahahaha, maybe so XD!
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Hello 
There is no need to reply, we just want to show off the great artwork of our group!
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Reminds me of the Eat Me candies, yeah
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Or the Drink Me poition
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This is beautiful! Just the shading and tone and just feel of it is strange, like from a dream... Although that would be one heavy bird to carry on your arm like that!
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Haha thanks! I agree, If I were to do this piece again I'd have her arm straight out rather than towards the viewer, as it becomes ambiguous over whether it's supposed to be foreshortened (so it looks like a mistake) or it's just supposed to be a huge bird
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well, the size comparison is correct, Harpy eagles are HUGE, and it looks so good anyways it doesn't really matter
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XD Thanks! It's true, they are huge.. Many people don't know that though when they first look at it XD
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LOL yeah, with talons the size of grizzly bear claws.. don't think I'd want to either. @_@ But that was also part of the irony of the piece, since they can eat monkeys, and she's about the size of one.
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well it must be either a very nice little girl or a very nice (or sedated) eagle
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Hahaha, yeah.
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Hahahaha good, that means I put it in the right category! XD
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haha XD
It really looks different. I never seen somthing like this here on dA.
Its beautiful.
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thanks <3 great feedback, too
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