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Kai-V [2009-09-08 15:18:28 +0000 UTC]
Finally I have the opportunity to comment ...
I think everything seems very nice, even the soldier at some point. There are only two things that appear weird : the hand and the face are too long, in my opinion. However, you could say that it is still good that they were kept in proportions with one another.
After seeing your latest drawings, I really look forward to seeing many others of the same style. The attention to detail is great, and there is an interesting play with the lights/lighting/whatever it is called already. And to think that you draw this with a mouse ...
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Phoenix-Blaze In reply to Kai-V [2009-09-22 22:40:19 +0000 UTC]
Maybe the face appearing too long has something to do with the positioning of the collar of his jacket. It just about covers the definition of his chin.
"Very nice", "great", etc. This is too much praise from you at once. Seriously, Kai-V.
Drawing such a detailed style by mouse is actually very exasperating. Using a tablet would make my life much easier. But it would also be less challenging and considerably reduce my sense of personal accomplishment, which is really the only reason why I haven't made the switch. But perhaps I should try drawing a one-off piece by tablet. I'm curious to see if my work would turn out much different.
Thank you for once again leaving your opinion.
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Kai-V In reply to Phoenix-Blaze [2009-09-23 02:37:46 +0000 UTC]
I considered that aspect, but there still appears to be something wrong about the face's length in my eyes. Hm, would you not say something about that ...
Which is why I take days to compose myself before and after.
I had no doubt about what you explained in the first three sentences of this third paragraph. As for actually trying a tablet, make sure you do not become addicted or something ... At this point though, I cannot imagine there being a difference well.
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Phoenix-Blaze In reply to Kai-V [2009-09-25 00:36:47 +0000 UTC]
It looks fine to me. Then again, it's a first try and I don't usually draw faces looking like that. Is it just the jaw line that looks wrong to you, then?
You must have good health insurance.
Have you used a tablet before? I'm only going to try it because someone I know happens to own one already. I'm not going to go buy one or anything. The humble mouse is safe - for now. But maybe there could be a noticeable difference, if you consider the increase in drawing control and accuracy, and the general freedom a tablet offers. We shall see.
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Phoenix-Blaze In reply to Butterfly-Chu [2009-09-22 22:19:07 +0000 UTC]
You've generally got the right idea about his expression. It shows the exact moment when he's deciding whether or not to slaughter the soldier.
I must admit, I'm also somewhat surprised that this only has two comments. That's less than almost all of my other past inferior works. Then again, you're probably right about the posting more around here issue. The thing is though, I don't upload art on this site because I expect/want to get loads of feedback/recognition. I just upload it because I feel like it. Drawing is only a hobby for me. If I happen to get feedback from strangers who kindly take the time to give it, then I appreciate that. But if I don't, it doesn't matter. I already get feedback from people offline way before I post the finished work up here. So don't go getting all annoyed on my behalf or anything. You should know that such trivial things do not bother me.
If this has inspired you in any way, then go ahead and write. Give me the link so I can read it, whenever you're done.
I wouldn't say this was a harder piece to draw than the usual. It was just more challenging and time consuming because it was drawn differently and without lineart. The worst part was probably creating the background.
I will still be drawing in anime style. I'll only use this more realistic one if it better suits what I have in mind. If I draw something from an anime or manga series, it'll be done in anime style. I could always combine the two, though.
Yes, I will be drawing Noctis again in future. Don't get too excited, now...
By the way, get an icon already. I don't offer twice. So what are you waiting for?
Thanks for leaving a comment and for the favourite.
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