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Published: 2015-07-03 09:47:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 422; Favourites: 36; Downloads: 0
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So the other day I sketched a kookaburra, found they were actually really pretty birds, and this was the logical consequence.I just wanted to make a quick sketch of the idea but it got a little out of hand... I'm ridiculously proud of that tree in the foreground
Criticize it! Criticize it!
Pretty please?
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Wow, this whole scene is beautiful! I envy your tree, it's amazingly detailed!
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That critter looks so cute. Look at those eyes! Cuuuuute...
critique? oh, okay... euuh... My attention gets drawn to the critter and the tree. Maybe put something else at the other side to balance it? half of your drawing doesn't get much attention now.
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That tree in the foreground does bring the impression of distance to the desert. The literal shade under the trees show the intenseness of the desert. Every thing here is amazing, but what amazes me the most is the reflective pont. Most impressive my friend.
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Any time my bro. Keep on making art.
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So beautiful!
The colors are amazing, the details are awesomel!
The reflections in the puddle are nice as well.
Maybe next time you could lighten the area (not to much) around the bird, so it is the main focus. Overall, good job!
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Thank you very much!
Also, it's not a bird. Just not
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Are you using crayola?
I really like the creature that you drew. There is dynamic lighting, shading and highlights. I can easily assume that your main focus was on the creature. Everything else came afterwards, and to my assumption, was rushed for the sake of it being finished. I suggest that you learn how to blend better and think about composition. Composition is key to any and every artwork. My eyes draw towards the left, where the trees are, since the colors are a lot more bold. As compared to the rest of the piece. You need to create a balance within your piece, so the audience and you can look at all of the piece, rather than a part of the piece, with general ease.
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Thank you very much for the feedback!
Could you elaborate on how the composition could be improved? I was trying to portray the dinosaur gazing out into an open landscape, so it seemed like a good idea to keep that area simple and bright, to convey that sense of openness... Apparently I was wrong. Do you think adding more detail to the right side would have helped?
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To put it bluntly, everything else, aside from the left, seems bland/boring due to it's washed out in nature. So detail would definitely help but I don't think it's all that necessary, especially since your intent is to put focus on the left. I'd say that you should add more contrast in the background to give a sense of the depth. And maybe add in some sort of directional force that guides the viewers eyes from right to left. Whether you'd want to add debris or a tree, etc. is up to you (obviously). You may also want to take a look into Triangular composition, a very old technique but could be handy.
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I like that mountain in the background! 
The only 'flaw' I find here is lack of shading and weak colors. But good job!
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This is just amazing! And you definitely have a right to be proud of that tree. I love how you drew a deinonychus, I think the uniqueness of the piece is awesome. The only thing I'd advise is to try having the space around the focus of the piece lighter so it catches the eye.
Overall, it's beautiful! Great job on this piece
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Thank you very much! I'll keep that in mind.
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i cant criticize it too amazing *falls over*
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Gotta love large carnivorous bird creatures. I'm a fan of the Terror Bird family myself.
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Oh yes. I still love raptors of all kinds best, but everything carnivorous with feathers on is great!
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