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Purrlstar ā€” Longing For The Sky

Published: 2010-10-07 01:16:28 +0000 UTC; Views: 1120; Favourites: 28; Downloads: 9
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Description Random character, random scene, random drawing.

Inspired by nothing else but boredom!

(and maybe a little music with no words ;3)

Yup~ I felt it was time to upload something new C:

ask any questions you want! It helps me with character development
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lulu-fly [2010-10-15 22:43:54 +0000 UTC]

Overall

Vision

Originality

Technique

Impact


Okay lets go~ (: Lets start with the pluses, this is a very pleasing piece to look at, well for me anyway~ The composition is great, I love where you placed her and how you posed her. It makes her look distanced, and fitting in perfectly with the theme of 'longing for the sky' Excellent there <3
Another thing I love about this artwork is the background~ You clustered the sky with stars, but it still looks really powerful, nice job (: A lot of artists ruin a piece by cluttering the sky with things (I know I have =.e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/sā€¦ " width="15" height="15" alt="" title=" (Smile)"/> but here it works beautifully <3
The perspective is pretty good too and the pose, because it's not just a typical face-on one, I like how she's turning round.
The only things I'd say there is the backlegs could be adjusted a little bit. I think the one that is slightly hidden should be pushed forward a bit. The backleg we can see is very straight, except for a small curve at where it meets her body; this should stretch out down her leg a bit, instead of the immediate curve at her body. There should also be more of a bend where the fibula meets the femur bone, hope that makes sense with this anatomy ref: [link]

Another hint would be on the moon. I love how you've done that glow around the moon, really adds to the atmosphere here <3 What I would say is, when the moon is surrounded by such a strong glow like that, it's usually bright white. Here I'd say it's a little too grey and darkened.

I really like her expression, it says a lot about the piece, but I think there are a few minor tweaks that could be made to make that it extra bit better <3 For example, I think you should make her nose a bit more nose-shaped (by that I mean triangular xD) instead of a curved line. Also, a bit of shading above her eyes would make them look more look they were inside her face, rather than stuck-on her face - it just adds depth really~

As a final tip, I'm going to say something about her wings~ I like how they're broken, it makes you feel for her more. But I think they look a little more furry than feathery. I think this is mainly because you use quick a thick lineart and because feathers are light and thin. If you thinned the lineart just on the feathers and maybe even drew the feather fluffing over the lineart, they'd look more feathery.

Overall, this is a really good piece! I keep seeing you improve, Purrl :3 The atmosphere and emotion in this art tie in together beautifully and I think you should be proud of this one <3

~lulu

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Purrlstar In reply to lulu-fly [2010-10-15 23:00:49 +0000 UTC]

I have to say, this is the best first critique I could have received!

You explained everything perfect, I knew exactly what you where talking about, and you sandwiched together the negative parts with complements making me feel happy and empowered to do more!

I love the way you critiqued this, its awesome >w<

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lulu-fly In reply to Purrlstar [2010-10-24 19:05:16 +0000 UTC]

Aww I'm so pleased you found my critique useful

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AnamayCat [2011-06-20 03:17:12 +0000 UTC]

She's so cute <3 wait are you going to use her? B-cuz I'd give you 5 points for her is she was an adoptable(I have 8 points but I have to save 3 for mah comtesst winner)

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Purrlstar In reply to AnamayCat [2011-06-20 15:33:14 +0000 UTC]

I am going to use her actually, I found a good place to fit her into Celestial Soul c:

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AnamayCat In reply to Purrlstar [2011-06-20 20:38:43 +0000 UTC]

hmm okay
^^ shes actually a really pretty cat, I had already visioned a hole story of her life, i can send you a note about it to give ya an idea if ya like

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Purrlstar In reply to AnamayCat [2011-06-20 21:05:49 +0000 UTC]

no you should keep that idea for yourself and make your own character inspired by my drawing! c8

maybe make a light blue cat with dark black markings and bat wings instead c8

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AnamayCat In reply to Purrlstar [2011-06-20 21:10:51 +0000 UTC]

kk
thx for the ideas anyways

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yellowfang21 [2011-01-04 00:59:37 +0000 UTC]

She brokted her wings...

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Eva-Dragon-Goddess [2010-12-07 02:59:29 +0000 UTC]

I love it.
And her eyes are shiiiiinnnyyyyyy o__O
how u do that ??!!
Love the stars and the moon
And the shading on her fur
and the patterns
And the collary thing
And the emotion
okay i shut up naow

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Purrlstar In reply to Eva-Dragon-Goddess [2010-12-07 03:34:55 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment, I'm so glad you like it <3

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Eva-Dragon-Goddess In reply to Purrlstar [2010-12-08 00:27:42 +0000 UTC]

LoL no problem

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otterkid [2010-10-15 23:28:19 +0000 UTC]

awwwww poor thing i would help that kitty and give her a good home i feel sorry for her it brings tears to my eyes when animals are treated badly




THIS OTTER AINT PLAYING HE'S ENJOYING ART

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Purrlstar In reply to otterkid [2010-10-16 00:32:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I love it when people express their feelings on my artwork; it makes me all fuzzy inside that someone actually felt the emotion I was trying to capture in the peice.
Thanks again!

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Rapicole [2010-10-08 23:12:53 +0000 UTC]

This is just......amazing X3

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KylieKattu [2010-10-07 03:06:47 +0000 UTC]

Her design reminds me of a bird~ CB

Epic~! I love the backround |D

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Purrlstar In reply to KylieKattu [2010-10-08 00:55:20 +0000 UTC]



is it easy to tell her wings are like, broken? xD

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KylieKattu In reply to Purrlstar [2010-10-08 00:57:01 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm.... yes, now that I look at it again XDD

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Purrlstar In reply to KylieKattu [2010-10-08 01:01:51 +0000 UTC]

does it look like feathers, or fur?

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KylieKattu In reply to Purrlstar [2010-10-08 01:05:55 +0000 UTC]

More furry than feather I guess XD

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Purrlstar In reply to KylieKattu [2010-10-08 01:10:08 +0000 UTC]

I have to work on that then x3

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm should I draw a picture of the entire fieldclan in it? or work on my animations |D

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KylieKattu In reply to Purrlstar [2010-10-08 01:11:47 +0000 UTC]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Animations maybe? XD

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Purrlstar In reply to KylieKattu [2010-10-08 01:14:47 +0000 UTC]

Halloween video, or Trailer for W:RoTS?

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KylieKattu In reply to Purrlstar [2010-10-08 01:20:21 +0000 UTC]

Halloween~!

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Pandaskeeper [2010-10-07 01:29:26 +0000 UTC]

I love the design it's all around epic and the wings look pretty awesome. You're background is no short of amazing and yea it's just epic

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Purrlstar In reply to Pandaskeeper [2010-10-07 01:44:18 +0000 UTC]

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