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Well, here is the Pokemon, that was most requested.. Ninetaiiills!
Wow, this took so much time... All that fur!! D: Haha, but it was also fun!!
I wont draw anymore requested Pokemon, only commissioned ones or my own personal favourites.. so if you wanna see YOUR favourite Pokemon drawn by me, you could commission me!
My other Pokedex-entries:
Gyarados:
Lapras:
Thank you for your support!!
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Comments: 228
AMAZING!!! So realistic. The body structures are done well. The only unrealistic thing is Vulpix's tail, it's a bit cartoon-y. Very well colored in. Amazing detail. I really think you should do more of these, commission or not. The only flaw is that Ninetales doesn't have black feet. I like how Ninetales' hair kind of goes off on its own. Very detailed description (on the Pokedex). I think in the future it would be good to add the footprint, height, weight, species, etc. I like the flames at the ends of the tails. I WILL add this to my favorites!
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I love your work. Obviously, I'm pretty sure that I've favorited each piece and critiqued a few of them. I also love Pokemon, so your latest pieces have practically made me leap with joy.
That being said, this is not my favorite of your works. Don't get me wrong, it's stil amazing and I love it(not to mention its a million times better than anything I could try), but I don't think it has the same impact as your prievious pieces. To me it seems less natural and flowing than your previous images, mostly emphasized by the obvious lining seen in the hair. The blending skills are spectacular as usual, and right off the bat it's obvious as to which pokemon you were working with so don't think of this as a failure. Please don't.
I love how you include the evolutionary family of the pokemon, interesting facts, and a size comparison, just like a real pokedex. Even the detail in the bottom right corner as to which number the Pokedex is set on! Just as always you impressed me with your work and this is by no means a disappointment. I wish you luck and I hope you continue to inspire other artists as you continue practicing and enhancing your talents even more.
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I've seen your other realistic pokemon pieces. And I really like them all. They have original designs and are well coloured and detailed. But this one... I think its half as good as the others. It Just doesn't jump out like the other ones.
But don't think I find this bad. Your shading and detailing is still great. So not much to say about that. It's a few other things that make this piece not as good as the rest.
I recently also made a realistic ninetales so I also had to think about things to make it work.
Anyway I think the best thing you could have done is used some references of wolfs and foxes. Then your are pretty sure the anatomy is spot on and you also get more idea's for poses or dynamic actions. It also gives you a better idea how you should shade the fur. And how the fur looks like when a certain limb is posed in a certain way.
Another thing you could do is see how other artists have drawn ninetales. You want yours to stick out. So the best way you can do that is to make yours different and better than the rest. Also you can get inspired by the other concepts.
Anyway keep making these PokΓ©mon because your work is inspiring for other and they really look great.
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You've already received a bunch of critiques pertaining to the anatomy/posing, so I won't linger too long on those elements. I did think though that the decision to show both faces in full portrait was a little odd though, as it really flattens both of the PokΓ©mon. Perhaps if there had been even a slight inclination towards a direction, left or right, then you would have so much more depth. As it is, the two come across a little static. The weight on the legs is unconvincing too, though someone's already spammed you with links on how to fix that up.
Overall your painting technique is solid, your colours are appealing and the layout works pretty well.
The textual element is what's really engaging about the whole PokΓ©dex concept; though the text seems to be something that's not been wholly thought out in your series. It seems like you're trying to establish that clever, sort of scientific description; justification of a creatures existence, habitat, breeding patterns, all that stuff. On the most part it works; however, throughout your series you consistently undermine your tone with mistakes like snappy sentences, and inconsistent antecedents + pronouns. You often make the mistake of beginning a sentence using the creatures plural form (their/they/s), then abruptly switch to the singular. Immediately afterwards, you're back to using the plural again. It might seem anal and picky, but it's really jarring, and it slaughters the mood you're trying to establish, as it plays against the whole "official" tone of the passage. If the text element wasn't such a dominant aspect of the picture, then it probably wouldn't even be worth bringing up. However, since these are faux PokΓ©dex entries, you owe it to yourself to make sure you maintain a consistent tone, use terminology and sentence structure appropriate to the passages, and eliminate errors which go past the simple spelling and grammar.
You could perhaps work a little more on establishing a better visual flow in the text box too. Align your columns, and work to eliminate the godawful syllabification (when your word is too long for a line and splits in two). Sometimes it's unavoidable, but when you have hyphens all down your right column, it just looks sloppy. Again, it's an element that wouldn't matter if you put the descriptions in the artist comments, but because the text is a relatively big part of the presentation, it's something that should be addressed.
I guess my critique pertains more to the grammatical//typographical elements. It doesn't look like anyone else has really picked up on those before, so I thought it might be useful for you just to work on those in future or something. On the whole your entries are pretty nice and well presented; it's just those text elements which could use a little more attention!
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In my work on the flash Pokedex version of this I have been fixing those minor grammatical errors in the pokedex entries. It is important to remember that English is not his first language, so minor mistakes may occur. Now back to work on a forms application to make entering/updating the 600+ entries easier to do.
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All good then, if it's something that he's already aware of and is working at fixing, then disregard my comments. Goodluck with the pokedex haha; that's not going to be easy!
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Let's see, I'll start off by telling you how much I absolutely adore the detail in this. I love how I can see the claws on the Ninetales, and get an idea of how dainty she/he is. Also the shadows are well put and give it life, so Vulpix's shadows don't look exaggerated or placed wrongly (although there is no wrong in art, right? e.deviantart.net/emoticons/let⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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This is definitely as stunning as the others. I haven't NEARLY gotten to the stage of learning such texture, shading, and lighting, so I may not be much help there, but I can say that it seems to have the same sophistication of these features that I see in other realistic drawings. It really pops out at you. I really can't imagine how you people manage to do that.~ I've seen a lot of your art, and it is outstanding, especially with the lighting and impact. That remains mostly the same, here. There is a sense of movement in this picture, as well.
Perhaps the one corner I CAN offer advice is anatomy. Your anatomy is typically dead-on, and realistic as anything. (Much better than my hand manages to do, when I try to draw realistically). This goes for all sorts of animals, even humans. But, though you might have taken some liberties here, I suppose I might be able to point things out. Since it is an imaginary creature brought to life, this may not matter as much. But some features could make it more believable. For instance, the hind legs on Ninetales seem a bit off on canine anatomy-- there's a frequent mistake I see in a LOT of drawings of carnivorans: that being the second bend of the hind legs (the ankles/heels) being too high up. It happens a lot. These pictures might help for reference:
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As you can see, you can really feel the flow of the weight being beared by the legs, when the heels are lower like that, and it even allows for some rather majestic poses. (When the legs are held back. If you know what I mean. As long as the boundary between dog legs and cat legs is kept in check. You seem to do big cats perfectly in your art.) However, if you were trying to make the legs look thin, I can understand that. (Just look at how some art forms make the heels up high to make things look more "springy"). On another note, the eyes/face seem to have taken some liberties to gain a more transfixing, graceful, fantasy-like look to them.
Vulpix, on the other hand, looks absolutely perfect, as far as anatomy goes. The only difference is that is that there isn't as much liberties with the overall look as there are with ninetales. I noticed that ninetales was moulded into its own creature a bit more, (refer to neck and torso, as well as others) whereas in vulpix, one could point out more direct anatomy, such as that of a dingo, (as well as fox) with vulpix's signature features added. However, there isn't necessarily anything wrong with this, it's just something I noticed. They still match together as the same style well enough.
You are also very skilled with paws (on both creatures) and fur. The effects of the fire on the tails is fantastic, too, and the black paws remind me of a fox's, as well as the appearance of having walked across hot coal (or as if the paws themselves bear fire). A really neat comparison. What can I say? Another great realistic pokedex picture that fits in with all the others, even Arvalis's.
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At first the whole piece:
It's a great drawing and it gives a good feeling of those two being realistic animals and still they are looking like pokemon. And like I already mentioned on your Gyarados picture, I really like the pokedex design. It's simply nice to look at and not annoying so the main focus is still on Vulpix and Ninetales. And again a really simple background, which contains some blue. Really well chosen because the cool color is a nice contrast the the warmth in the picture.
Now the colors:
I really like the colors you chose. Mostely that you shaded Ninetales with a purple which is a good contrast to the warm colors. I also like the fire effect at it's tails, even though I need to say it looks like all tails moved into the same direction at once. You may should have tried to make the fire follow the tails cuves a bit. But I also need to say I like the transition between the main fur color and the color of the tail tips. And even though Ninetails has no darker paws I think you chose that well. It simply makes it looking a bit more realistically.
Next about Vulpix. I like the whole coloring, and most of it the soft brown eyes. You chose well not to give it's eyes such strong black outlines like Ninetales' has. I also like the soft white muzzle Vulpix has, but I dislike that you gave it brighter fur at the paws. After all Vulpix has darker fur on it's paws, and in my opinion you should have drawn them darker instead of brighter. Except that nothing else about Vulpix I dislike when it comes to the colors.
Shading:
Like I already mentioned I like the cool colors you chose for Ninetales' shading. You may should have used some more purple/blue colored shadows on Vulpix, because standing next to each other Ninetales looks much more affected by shadows than vulpix. Except that I really like your shading. Mostly because it's really detailed. I feel like able to see some main muscles and still they look like they have a lot of fur. Really well done shading.
Outlines:
The outlines can be seen and still are color matching and get barely noticed. Like that they perfectly help getting sharp edges (nothing is worse then too 'soft' drawings I think) and still it doesn't look like you are having a real lineart. It simply looks like an outline created by natural light.
Pose:
Here I can explain why I'd give the originality only 3 and half a star. In my opinion those two poses are a bit boring. The two characters are on the same picture but seem not to interact with each other, and that would have been something I really would have liked to see. And here I need to mention the flames on the tail again. They seems like there'd be a strong movement, but the pose makes Ninetales seem like it stopped moving already. So... I'd really prefer the two interacting. After all they simply look a bit like mother and her cub, and on this picture they look like two characters that were drawn on two different pictures and then put on one. A good thing about the pose is to mention though. It's about Ninetales' tales. I really like how you manages to get them all looking fluffy and still not too fat or too thin. And the poses of the tails are great too. Same with the 'mane', I really like the way it is. When it comes to Vulpix' tail and 'mane' I wish it would have been more animal like. They really look like it used curler. A bit less perfect curled may would have looked better. But maybe it's just me seeing it like that.
A few last words:
I really like this picture, and you sure worked hard on it. Don't worry, it was worth it. This picture really is worth being seen. Most of what I mentioned as 'negative' things have to do with my personal likings I think. But if they still can be a help to you I'm really happy that I spent half an hour analyzing your picture. You're art really is great, and there barely is anything that could be improved in my opinion, so I hope you'll keep it up and will present some more art like this one in the future (:
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This was a really well tought out and useful critique! Thank you so much for taking the time to write these words! 
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you're really welcome! ^^ glad to hear you think of it as useful.
I really don't mind taking time to analyze an artists art. after all, it's useful for the artist and me aswell. I may can help the artist improve a bit, and I can learn from it myself. So... on your next pokedex entry you may get another critique like that again! ;D
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You're work is very eye catching! Firstly, the detail you put into almost each individual hair is stunning - and you don't just stop with the tails as they normally are. No, you set them on fire and give that a unique quality that most people don't think of.
Then there's the shading. One can easily tell that you've spent a lot of time studying shading - it's not just simply a darker color of the base fur color - it's got a hint of purple in it. Something many people seem to miss.
Your anatomy is spot on and the eye is left wandering and staring in awe.
Plus, yes, the little info boxes always give an interesting pull, and even the pokedex part around it has texture and isn't flat! Plus the "background" behind isn't just a flat color.
Kudos to you ^__^ this is brilliant.
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Hi!!! nice work with the realism here!! i love how people draw such cartoonish creatures so real, makes me think theyd actually look like that if they existed (come on science bring them to real life already!!!)the coloring in this piece is beautiful, i like how you added warm tones to ninetails furr and the vulpix resembles its pup which makes it even more credible.
Although id like to point out the anatomy, i know its a pokemon and its not a real creature, but i think working on its anatomy better woulb make it look somehow "tastier" to the sight and would even give it more realism to the piece. Having some good references before getting to work its, if not less, a very IMPORTANT thing to do. Look for some amazing photography(which can be found here on DA or even google itself) and once youve found all you need, start working!! take a look at this photo [link] although in a different pose you can perfectly see how fur works. I like vulpix the best because of that, you actually worked better its fur than ninetails. One more thing to point out is the legs. The way i see that ninetails, it lacks knees and the ankles are way too long. I cant imagine this ninetails to walk properly without having any problems standing on e.deviantart.net/emoticons/let⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
note that the back legs can be cut into 3 straight lines which are almost of the same length. heres another photo: [link]
remeber that they have bones, which are solid, but theyve got muscles as well!! and these actually stretch and shrink (also applying that rule to the tails would had made it work even better if you went for realism e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
i hope my constructive critique was as helpful is i intended it to be xD
good work!! and im hoping to see more of these real pokemons e.deviantart.net/emoticons/let⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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Hello ^^
This is my 3rd critique.
If i saw first time your pic i just thought: Bisd du Deppad O_o.( sorry fΓΌr ΓΆsterreichisch xD)
it looks so real and fluffy xD your style is awesome. i most like the Tale.
your works looks so real and i just want to fave every pic on your gallery cause i love it ^^. and how the drawing with background compressed its just amazing
i think some deviants would really happy if you do tutorials how to do that.
the vision, Originality, Technique and impact, 5 stars.
I wish i can draw really like that just amazing.
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Oh wooow, brother, I love this really much!! ^^ I really really like how you drawed the fur, it looks so nice and real! I also just love the litle vulpix, I want to hug it because its so cute! xD The idea with the burning tails is just awesome and creative and the additional info box is as always intresting and good written! I love your pokemon pictures soo much, but you know that already!!
I dont know what to say now... well.. hmmm.. what elde can I say?... I looove thissss!! I really really loove thisss!! yeahhhh hahahah e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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gracias por tu opinion...es la primera y me hace muy feliz
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Yes! My favorite Pokemon!
Vision: It is a beautiful drawing with great detail, accurate to the game.
Originality: There is a LOT of Pokemon art on dA. But the idea of a realistic PokeDex drawing is pretty original. The little visuals that it comes with are just as great and makes it different from other drawings.
Technique: From the long snout to the tips of the tails, the technique is perfect. The little Vulpix looks like a fluffy puppy of the Ninetails, which is accurate; the Ninetails was once a Vulpix puppy itself. The tips of each tail look like they could burn me in real life through my computer screen if I get too close. Not that I would mind, it's cold in New Jersey. But it looks like the flames in my fireplace.
Impact: Pokemon has NEVER made a huge impact on me. But that isn't the case here. The detailing of the eyes makes Ninetails intimidating and threatening, but also trusting and loyal. It makes me think of a king, powerful, and someone/something to look up to. A person you'd want as a friend.
Thanks for drawing this, and I would love to see some more!
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The only thing i would have done is made the tails floofier. Thats just me tho
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I love Ninetails! This is a beautiful drawing!!
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Ninetails, the pokemon of my dreams! Very stunning work! I envy your skills.
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most beautiful pokemon evva.... luks even more beautiful here!
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Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Makes me remember how much I wanted that poke'mon.
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Omg so cutee and realist*-*
vulpix is so cute *-*
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This looks really beautiful and amazing!! The vulpix is really cute, and the detail is wonderful!
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OH MY WORD VULPIX IS SO DGTDGHFGSWJHJLKIHGFATRFWUSJGCVXDYGFEVXRTFJHNVCA
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HOW DA CRAP DO U DRAW THIS. LIKE SERIOUSLY- I'M FRICKIN AMAZED AND FAVROTIED ALLLL UR STERF
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I miss the days when pokemon evolutions looked similar to their previous forms. Flaafy and Ampharos is a great example of 'wtf, how did such a cute thing evolve into something so ugly?'
ANYWAYS! I love this a lot! You did great on the realism and color!
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I was gonna ask about Ninetails because love it, but it seems you did it before I even asked!
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Is the vulpix supposed to look like a shiba inu?
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Δ± am crying. Δ± didn't see such perfect works for very long time.
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oh my goooosh I love how you drew the Vulpix!! It looks so much like a cute, fluffy tame pet fox
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Vulpix / Ninetales are the best! This is amazing and I wish I could shake your hand.
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If pokemon games would be like this i would dropout college, f**k work and play all day XD
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I really like the fur and lighting you did and how its in your own style, though I don't really like the "hair" on their heads, I know its supposed to be there on the pokemon but to me it looks weird and doesn't really blend in with its other details
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Oh mein Gott,das das..ist ja einfach unglaublich
ich habe soetwas noch nie zuvor geshen man kΓΆnnte meinen das es wirklich echt wΓ€re
wie lange hast du dafΓΌr gebraucht?
und wie hast du das realistische zeicheen gelernt??
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The additional entry just adds more depth to this wonderful fire type. Makes it seem more sinister, misunderstood & elegant at the same time. Wonderful job, that fur is just beautiful.
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You don't know how happy you just made me!
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The fur and hair all came out so well. The little Vulpix is so cute and Ninetales looks so elegant.
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