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Description Ever wondered what happened to that glass of red wine you left out in your garden that cool Summer night? Or the tray of freshly baked blueberry muffins you left to cool on your kitchen windowsill?

Those mysterious disappearances could have quite possibly been the work of one of the mischievous little creatures also known as Faeries. Although small in size, faeries are a lot more dangerous than you think, and are capable of a lot worse than stealing muffins.

They have been known to carry sleeping infants from their beds, or luring pretty boys and girls with their otherworldly beauty to their underground dwellings deep beneath the earth, where they feast on faerie wines and delicacies. There are also faerie rings one must be wary of, for if a human were to fall inside one, he could be taken captive.

Faeries rarely travel, but when they do, they travel in packs, and depart from the cliffs or mountains at sunset alongside the naturally armoured beasts known as dragons. Few humans have witnessed such a spectacular sight, but those who have will definitely never forget it.

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There's more where that came from!

stuff used:
HB pencil
coloured pencils
reference from [link]

Decided I'd work with what I use best - pencils!

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GimmeFeedback: Hey guys, I'd like to have critique on whether my drawing depicts 'fantasy' successfully, how I could add more dimension and make it an overall better piece.
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Comments: 87

painting-with-light [2010-01-27 21:31:34 +0000 UTC]

I like the colours you have in this picture

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breadfreak [2010-01-10 19:03:22 +0000 UTC]

haha nice although i would use Coke i detest coffee and tea (apart from herbal tea )

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breadfreak [2009-12-24 11:55:24 +0000 UTC]

wow this is really cool
i love the colours in the hair
and the dragooon the glow around him is really amazing...im obsessed with gold dragons
how do you do this with pencil colours??

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MagicalFingers In reply to breadfreak [2010-01-07 15:18:20 +0000 UTC]

With lots of patience, practice, attention to detail and coffee, babe.

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SkyeTrinity [2009-12-06 07:03:49 +0000 UTC]

I don't know how you could possibly get more fantasy feeling. Great facial expression. Looks like she has a secret.

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MagicalFingers In reply to SkyeTrinity [2009-12-13 20:29:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Csendes-princess [2009-10-30 22:58:00 +0000 UTC]

wOw beautiful
i love it

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MagicalFingers In reply to Csendes-princess [2009-11-23 16:01:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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un-dead-lord [2009-10-11 14:15:41 +0000 UTC]

Several things you could do to improve.
1) Shading on the face. In this example [link] notice where the shadows fall on her face. (under the cheek bone, in the corner of the eye, next to the nose, and under the chin.) Your reference photo has undergone some exposure effects so you can't see this very well.
2) Set your light source. The light shown on the hair is a different angle from the light on her face. If your light source is strong you may even see the shadows of her hair on the face etc...
3) Motion: Sher hair seems to be blown back but her bangs and few strands on the side sit still.

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MagicalFingers In reply to un-dead-lord [2009-10-15 18:12:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the critique. This is exactly what I've been needing. I shall keep these points in my mind for future drawings. Really need to work on getting the shadows right. Light is bouncing off everywhere.

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un-dead-lord In reply to MagicalFingers [2009-11-24 05:49:32 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome. Let me know how it goes.

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NexyInes [2009-10-03 17:08:01 +0000 UTC]

:icon gimmefeedback:
Like the color you used .
Not much to comment a uni q art like everything here.Maybe the lips could be more detailed.

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aartist [2009-09-30 11:17:43 +0000 UTC]

love the look in her eyes!

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MagicalFingers In reply to aartist [2009-09-30 19:26:05 +0000 UTC]

thanks she's up to no good!

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A-Sad-Pandas-Poptart [2009-09-22 02:21:03 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow... its beautiful >.< The hair is wonderfully done and I love her expression. It makes me feel like she knows something I dont... D:
The only thing that stands out is the ear, but only a little. But I LUFFLES it.
C:

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MagicalFingers In reply to A-Sad-Pandas-Poptart [2009-09-22 08:26:37 +0000 UTC]

Whoa thank you very much! Yes, I think the ear could have been drawn a bit better. Made it more prominent. Thank you!

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Anischenko [2009-09-18 20:57:30 +0000 UTC]

You should try adding more elements to the photo, maybe a whole landscape of fairies would tell you more than just a close up of one, if you get the idea.

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MagicalFingers In reply to Anischenko [2009-09-23 09:52:32 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I see what you mean. Thank you for the input! I appreciate it.

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Wheatart [2009-09-18 17:03:39 +0000 UTC]


I noticed the fantasy after a second look, but I didn't notice it a first. It's just not very prominent. I think maybe because it's a fairy, sparkling lights (like fireflies) and mushrooms and forests would help emphasize the fact. This looks really good though!

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MagicalFingers In reply to Wheatart [2009-09-23 09:54:05 +0000 UTC]

I think the fact that the fantasy isn't very noticeable adds to the picture - how you have to search hard to find magic in the world, and if you do look closely, you'll find it.
Thank you for the feedback. It helps a lot. Have a great week!

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Wheatart In reply to MagicalFingers [2009-09-23 17:01:09 +0000 UTC]

Okay, I get it now!

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grenade-in-mouth [2009-09-18 15:04:34 +0000 UTC]



you're piece is lovely. I definitely thinks it gives the feelings of "fantasy", what with the fairy and dragon and everything. Also, the hair looks great, the effort you put into it is obvious.

I might recommend some sort of value gradient or difference to differentiate the foreground from the background. Maybe just making her flesh tones and features more brilliant and sharp would do the trick.

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MagicalFingers In reply to grenade-in-mouth [2009-09-23 09:55:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Yes, I think the faerie's features could have been a bit more 3-dimensional. I'll keep this in mind in my next drawing. Thanks again for the feedback, I really appreciate it and it also helps a lot.

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K-A-S-S-A-B [2009-09-18 13:44:25 +0000 UTC]


Freakin' Awesome
I love the colours and details the most
but the ear .. well .. i dunno
Anyway as an overall great pic
keep it up

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MagicalFingers In reply to K-A-S-S-A-B [2009-09-23 09:55:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!!!!

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K-A-S-S-A-B In reply to MagicalFingers [2009-09-23 10:18:36 +0000 UTC]

no probs

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westwolf270 [2009-09-18 13:10:37 +0000 UTC]

i honestly can't see anything wrong with it great job! keep it up!

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MagicalFingers In reply to westwolf270 [2009-09-23 09:55:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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westwolf270 In reply to MagicalFingers [2009-09-23 10:58:16 +0000 UTC]

no problem!

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TriciaS [2009-07-29 11:42:58 +0000 UTC]

Such a mischevious expression....up to no good definitely! it!

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MagicalFingers In reply to TriciaS [2009-07-29 11:56:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Ji-Owon [2009-07-06 05:53:23 +0000 UTC]

nice work! great faery

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MagicalFingers In reply to Ji-Owon [2009-07-06 11:11:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Jason.

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elvi-92 [2009-07-02 12:28:16 +0000 UTC]

~NIce ^^~

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MagicalFingers In reply to elvi-92 [2009-07-02 12:48:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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elvi-92 In reply to MagicalFingers [2009-07-02 16:35:11 +0000 UTC]

welcome ^^~

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Karamula [2009-06-30 13:45:57 +0000 UTC]

fantasy! I like it!

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MagicalFingers In reply to Karamula [2009-07-01 09:47:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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bolsterstone [2009-06-20 03:27:14 +0000 UTC]

Your technique is getting really solid here. The colour schene is excellent.
Probably one of the best coloured pencil works that I've seen in a long time.

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MagicalFingers In reply to bolsterstone [2009-06-20 11:02:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I've got to say, this is probably the best drawing I've done til now.

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adonis4573 [2009-06-09 06:39:54 +0000 UTC]

what i can see here is that you have understanding on the medium you re using. At first glance it looks catchy, on gazing at it i came to notice that the face is very well made, the hair choice of colours bothers me after some time, although the pencil strokes are excellent. The dragon seems out of place, as if its done to complete the space.

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MagicalFingers In reply to adonis4573 [2009-06-10 09:46:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Maybe it's the fairy casting a spell on you.
Well the dragon's there to add to the fantasy aspect of the drawing, and it does go
hand-in-hand with the short piece of prose I've written...But I understand what you mean.
Thank you for the honest critique.

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draco1400 [2009-05-31 08:15:16 +0000 UTC]

really well done, better than i could ever do. i think you should start selling your art, i have a relative who does that, im sure they would sell quite well. just don't start making commercial copies so you can sell more, quality over quantity!

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MagicalFingers In reply to draco1400 [2009-05-31 09:00:00 +0000 UTC]

Easier said than done. Not many people want to have a pixie drawn by a 15 year old hanging in their living room.
Thanks Kyle.

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draco1400 In reply to MagicalFingers [2009-06-01 13:45:38 +0000 UTC]

who said it needs to be a pixie?

and dont be so sure about that

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devart2009 [2009-05-02 20:33:55 +0000 UTC]

The nice vibrant colors on the detailed hair and that beautifully drawn face, makes me really like this one and the interesting back story that goes with it.

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MagicalFingers In reply to devart2009 [2009-05-02 20:46:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I really enjoyed drawing this piece.

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alizza [2009-05-02 19:57:52 +0000 UTC]

This is >> einfach nur geil<< german for dunno but its absolutely stunning ur are gifted

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MagicalFingers In reply to alizza [2009-05-02 20:26:49 +0000 UTC]

Vielen dank!

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umerr2000 [2009-04-28 05:09:26 +0000 UTC]

woahhh!! thats amazingg!!! i loove the hair and the eyes! and nice ear as well!

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