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I just tested a new style. This is just a try, a alpha!So I tried with Alpha pie some stuff like brushing, changed the eyes and got overall a bit more of a bright look.
On the left the actual Pinkie pie, I think she isnΒ΄t sure what to think about Alpha pie either.
Just wanted to draw both of them on the same page to look what I can use for the next.
(Also I like the eyes on the right.
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Well, sorry, but I like the left one better. 
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I like the left one more
She looks much more colorful, vibrant and original
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I think Alpha Pie is good. The only thing I would remove is coloured eyelashes)
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I love how you arranged the two Pies, perfect for Pinkie
Both styles are nice. The newer is obviously much softer, and the eyes do have more definition. The shading on 'real' pinkie is starker, but is more vibrant and seems to 'pop' more.
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The shadows and lighting on the left Pinkie Pie makes her look "ridged". Its not a nice look, for me. The Pinkie on the right, how ever, looks softer and therefore better.
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hmm... to be perfectly honest, I think I prefer the original style over the alpha.
Keep in mind I'm not an artist, but this is generally how I feel when looking at them.
The alpha's mane and tail have a good color, but the body feels washed out, it's a brighter shade but feels like a less "vibrant" pinkie.
As for the eyes, the alpha's are consistent with the change in the overall shading, so it "fits". What I like about the original's eyes is it has a watery glass-like feel, which really stands out in your previous "Pie on Ice" and "Pinkie Kiss" works. It just seems to convey more emotion vs the alpha's bare expression. A thought, you could redo Pie on Ice or Pinkie Kiss in the alpha style to get a good comparison, though that's more work for you, just an idea.
Overall, it feels like the original style has more depth and is more complex, and therein lies the rub. It seems like you are looking for a middle-ground style that you can draw well and do in less time. That's certainly a good thing, as it means everyone can enjoy even more of your work.
Keep up the great work, you will find it! ^_^
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First of all thank you for your honesty.
Well people arenΒ΄t really sure which one to prefer. the left one is the one which just has very very bright colors because I basicly shade pink with pink blue with blue etc.
The right one instead got shaded with different greys and also I used the brushtool to give it some deepth.
I can understand why people prever the normal one, I certainly will keep using here.
But the right one just gives me more possiblities in going wild with brushes.
Just remind call her Alpha for a reason thats just a test. Also the left one isnΒ΄t really complicated or deep if you think I just search for a quicker style. It took me like ~15m to shade the left one and ~1h for the right one. Mostly because IΒ΄m not used to it.
Thanks again, Stay awesome.
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Thanks for the response and it's great to hear your thinking on what prompted the experiment and how you are finding the possibilities in a new style.
I've toyed with the notion of borrowing my brother's Intuos tablet and try learning how to draw. I read through all of your stuff on tumblr and your progress over the last year has been amazing. Do you happen to have any tips on getting started? What helped get you going?
Also, I just wanted to add, you are by far, my favorite pony artist on here. I always look forward to what you make next. Keep rocking!Β Β
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Less shiny but honestly I like it a bit more.
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I definitely love the shading and lighting more on the Alpha Pinkie. Her eyes are pretty spot-on, and she looks a lot more show-accurate.
But, both of them are really cute, regardless.
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I like the Alpha pie kinda better. the colors appear more show-like, and you're durn right the eyes are cute!Β
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I'm sure what to "thing" about Alpha pie either.
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I "think" I know what you mean. (fixed it)
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+1 for Alpha Pie!
I'd say the shading on AP makes her look softer, fluffier, and yes, brighter. On the whole I'd say it's an improvement, though the original is certainly nothing to sneeze at!
Dropping the "gloss" from the eyes also makes her look more alert and attentive, though the added flair of the glossy look works well when the eyes are open wide and the center of the viewer's attention (like Pie on Ice.)
Love 'em both and always enjoy seeing updates from you pop up in my feed reader!
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I still like your original Pinkie best, but I think the Alpha version is pretty cute as well. TheΒ subtler shading is an interesting approach to take.
I hope you keep drawing the original, but I wouldn't mind seeing the Alpha version used as well sometime.
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I can barely see the changes between the two.....are her forelegs, thicker then the other pinkie.
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Shading and highlights are completely different.Β
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Now Β I see it. ty mate.
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the shading on the right gives it a softer feel because there is less contrast; which is good!
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I like both styles too! Isn't it so weird when you can't decide on a style?
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I like your usual version more. However, the Alpha one has a more cutesy, colorful appearance that should be more appropriate for humorous, cute, or overall good-natured pictures. I see the current Pinkie Pie as more fitting for more visual, actiony, and mature pictures.
That's my two bits!
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An sich ist die Alpha Version ganz gut, aber findest du ihren Hintern nicht ein kleines bisschen zu dick? Nur ein bisschen.
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