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Daniel-Vonfang [2010-07-19 02:02:39 +0000 UTC]

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Well, this is just absolutely fantastic!!! It's a beautiful picture all around, and it really pulls you into the serene setting. I love the angle you did it in, and how we, as the viewer, can see the bend in the stream. The long grass at the bank was a lovely idea, especially the stems in the current. Nice job making the shorter grass stems, and also I just adore the yellow flowers. The effect you used on them makes them look like they're pollinating, and I think that is awesome! It's kinda like they're saying, "We're so happy in Nadie's pic that we're reproducing!" Yeah...I'm a nerd. XD
As for the fox, I think it's absolutely gorgeous! The facial expression is wonderful, and the body is very proportional. AND YOUR SHADING IS EPIC!!!! Really love the shading along the body, it’s totally breathtaking, as is the shading in the water! I would say more about the design, but it isn’t yours so…XD. But great job, none the less.
Okay, here is my critique: The face and tail do look like they belong to a fox, but the body does seem a bit wolfish. Maybe next time try thinning both the torso and the legs to get it to be more “fox-like”. Another thing I would have really liked to have seen would be her reflection in the stream. I think that would have been really really neat and brought more life to the picture.
Well, there you have it! :3 It’s truly a work of art that doesn’t need to be tweaked much to be made perfect. You truly have some awesome skills, keep it up!!!

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Aimee-Lesley-Sim [2010-10-19 18:39:24 +0000 UTC]

I always like to help out an artist but I do not have a subscription, so I am unable to post an official critique. However, lets beat the system and post a critique here! Hopefully you will see this message non the less.

Vision: ***
Originality: *
Technique: * *
Impact: *

I rated this picture upon first glace I gave you a three for the following reasons, and have tried my best to explain some ways to improve!


I have given you one star for your originality because the pose is pretty simply, though lovely! To the viewer it appears boring and does not show much about the characters personality- in my opinion. If a character is known for being really happy and ecstatic then you’d perhaps draw them in a running/trotting position. Or in this case –as it’s a fox- jumping.
What I mean by boring, is that the character seems to be going about her business kind of looks realistic fox behaviour, however you have seemed to have drawn this in a cartoon style. The character’s pose does not give a sense of presents- like I said; it’s just doing about its business… kind of boring.
So, what I recommend is that in future you try and draw the character looking at the viewer; with eye contact with the character you are able to see what the character is feeling. Now, I know the character is in a drinking position so you could not get a chance to give the viewer eye contact; however you could have the fox in such a position that she has just taken a lap of water, and has just bolted up right to look at the person who has “taken” the “photo”.
This is just my opinion and this really depends on what the artist was trying to create- it’s not compulsory; however I personally think it works well with a character on its own. I also gave you a low ranking start for originality because it’s not your design.

The technique you used for the shading has been successful to a certain point, however it could do with some improvement. I noticed you had only used one tone of shading, try adding a darker black (only if you use layers and have the access to opacity control EG in Photoshop, SAI or Gimp), shading around where the light does not touch IE behind elbow (depending on the light source), underbelly and crotch/hip area and under the tail. Impact is rated low because of the reasons above.

The proportion is very good considering. However with everyone artist there are always some type of anatomy flaws. The tail is way to long for a normal fox; this is fine if this is the original character concept, then this cannot be helped. No big-y, all this means is that you are being observant and following the creator’s original concept.
But if this was not your intention and have overlooked this whilst drawing then I think the tail should end a few centimetres after the star marking on the tail. The head does not match up to its body; the angle you have on the body and it’s position of its neck I think you’d be able to see more of it’s top of it’s head. You could fix this by lowering the eye and ear and moving it diagonally right. I disagree with the other person who critiqued your work about the legs being too wide. I think, depending on the foxes species it doesn’t matter. I personally think the anatomy of the legs and paws are fine considering that this is a short legged animal (comparing to the Wolf that is)


I hope I have helped in some way and I apologies if I have come across rude however, you did ask for a critique and I tried my best to make this a constructed critique! I know I’d love to hear from people and help me improve and take this much thought and time into writing a critique and as you were making it very clear that you would like a critique I gave it my all! once again, I hope I have helped you some what! : )

ps. forgot to mention that the background is at the wrong angle, I suggest picking up a book up and look at differnt techniques to help you with depth for backgrounds. You may also want to add thinner colours of blue in the water- the water looks rushed.

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wolf-dominion [2010-10-01 22:18:56 +0000 UTC]

Oh My gosh! Your art is amazing, and adorable! I just wanna snuggle her! xD

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MiakaHongo [2010-09-27 09:29:28 +0000 UTC]

great job

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PokeCatGirl [2010-08-31 02:47:21 +0000 UTC]

AWSOME GRASS!!!!!

@o@ *bows on knees*


ALL hail the grass godess (wat the-!?!?!?)

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PokeCatGirl [2010-08-31 02:45:07 +0000 UTC]

the only thing that even needs to be critiqued is the...wateh!!!!!









you just need to make the "lines" small to make eet more natural...


otherwise...AWSOSMENESS!!!!! XD i suck at backrounds....XD

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XxWicked-LoveliexX [2010-08-29 04:20:29 +0000 UTC]

The scenery is beautiful!

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BlackDeaWing14 [2010-07-21 00:54:28 +0000 UTC]

owo you did wonderful work on background and the fursona!

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Abwettar [2010-07-20 14:55:53 +0000 UTC]

Aww wow it looks lovely I love the shading! And the pose

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NathanKroll [2010-07-19 14:15:36 +0000 UTC]

Very cool Love the design on the back and the shading, also good work on the grass very realistic Very nice

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MEphoria [2010-07-10 00:14:24 +0000 UTC]

I couldn't help but comment because I know how it feels to be proud of something Great shading, and here's a tip for rivers, and water in general: The more white lines to add to it, the more it will get that 'sunlight/sparkling river' effect <:

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Krazoa-Kescime [2010-07-09 19:23:56 +0000 UTC]

I think you should add a little more shadow underneath the character ^.^ to improve your background why dont you have dark small grass for the back and then get larger grass as your getting closer to the character, as well as getting lighter ^.^

I hope this helps

Other then that I love the shading on the character and the anatomy X3

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LunaStripes [2010-07-09 16:46:59 +0000 UTC]

Shading looks wonderffulllllllll ^^

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LunaTemari [2010-07-09 11:34:09 +0000 UTC]

omg! D: thats so freakin nice of you! thank you so so much! <33!!! I lovelov et! <33!! and your shading does look great!
I shall add this to my list right away ouo

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Atalantas-Arrow [2010-07-09 02:31:56 +0000 UTC]

Great Job Nadie your great at shading

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TheWolvenAngel [2010-07-09 01:08:13 +0000 UTC]

Lovely shading, good job

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