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SoulFragments — Moonlit Goddess
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18 x 26" Acrylic on CanvasRelated content
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As a disclaimer, forgive me if I sound harsh, I have a tendency to be that way. I've tried to be better, but I might slip now and then. I quite like the piece, otherwise I wouldn't even bother critiquing it ^^
I guess I'll follow the system DA has set up. Vision, I think you have a lovely vision, teeming with detail and life. The garden is full of varying flowers and her pose is graceful and full of life. Her ornamentation is very intricate but not an eye sore. I'm going to give you a 5/5, because the idea and vision really stand above most art on the site.
Originality, hmm, of course it is a unicorn, which isn't exactly unique. But it is anthropomorphic, and that isn't too common. The style of the unicorn is also quite unique, with her braids and ornamentation and the cool transparent cloth. I'll give you a 4 I suppose. The basic idea isn't that original, but your artistic sense makes it original and not one of those pieces that makes me think 'I've seen this many times before'.
Now, I really can't judge your technique, because I've never worked in acrylics. What I can judge on is perhaps the anatomy and style though. With the background, I assume you were going for an older traditional looking style, before perspective and such were widely used. I quite love it, it's a nice change from realism. As for her proportions and anatomy, I might have to dock you the most here. Overall, I'd say her proportions are quite good, especially at a distance. However, when I clicked on the picture, some details immediately stood out to me. The most apparent one is her front leg, which has an extra lump in it. Perhaps that was just a mistake, since mistakes can be hard to change with traditional art. There are some problems with the arm/hand proportions. The torso/waist is quite small, when you consider her leg is wider than it, and even her arm is about half the size of it. Finally, I'm not an expert on breasts, and they seem to vary a lot from person to person, but they seem a little off on her, her left one in particular. Though, the things I love are the hair, the tufts on her hooves, the head and face, and the overall pose. Finally, I think the style covers up for most of the errors in her anatomy, so it actually is still believable and acceptable. I'd give you a 5, but I'll dock half a point for those few errors, because they could be better.
I'm not entirely sure what impact means, but I would assume that means how the picture makes me feel. How it impacts me. I'm quite impacted. I'm a dancer, I love the grace and beauty of the human body. I also love the purity and looks of the unicorn. I love the detail in the cloth, it's one of those details that shows you went the extra mile. I also love the natural background with all the flowers, the night sky, and the trees in the background. I have seen things that have impacted me more, so that means I can't give you a 5, but I'll give you a 4.5 because you impacted me quite a bit.
Anyways, you did a great job. I'm critiquing more as a viewer than as an artist, I suppose, since our mediums and styles are different. But hopefully that doesn't lessen my words of praise ^^
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Thank you so much for the critique I am so glad that impacted you so!
I was going for dancer when I painted this years ago.
P.S. I didnt think you sounded harsh at all
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Well, this is a rarity and a gem, I have to say. I really love Acrylics, especially if they are done right. However, I do not think I have done one on canvas before. So that is kind of a new territory for me. Only cause I don't draw on that many canvases.
Regardless, based on the four systems of Vision, Originality, Technique, and Impact... I will rate it as they do on there as well as give you my personal opinion on there.
----Vision - 4 1/2 STARS----
The vision of the picture is quite beautiful. Showing that it seems like there is no such thing as a boring night, by expressing in beauty. It does seem like she would be the type to be the Goddess in a way. Though, while it is mostly what it is representing, I kind of am unsure of why she is the 'Moonlit' Goddess at a general perspective, until you look deeper into the meaning.Only considering, there is no moon in the sky, or she does not have any symbols of the moon on her. But then I thought that she MUST be the moon, and being on those plains, is the reason why the moon is not there. However, without too much research or description behind it, it does give that satisfaction of wonderment in me. Considering I could be wrong.
----Originality - 4 out of 5 STARS----
The originality of the concept is fairly original to a certain extent. Considering how popular moons can be for placements of gods and goddesses. Though, mostly primarily goddesses, considering people find a lot of beauty behind the moon. Or the term, 'The Sun God and Moon Goddess' usually comes in play. (Quite commonly in my area for some reason..). So the critique by this standard is... kinda bland and not very forgiving, so I would have to apologize for it. As for the stance, I do think it has been done in that pose fairly commonly. And I do not know why. Regardless, I do enjoy the pose. It is also pleasing to see it in my book. While it is 'common' for me, is only because I have looked at these types of poses for awhile. However, not done much. Okay, now that is a bad side. And that sounds like a lot. But the reason why I rate it as a 4, is because again... As a broken record... There is a deep meaning behind the picture. Like I said in my Vision, seeing the Unicorn as the 'Moon' and not seeing it in the backgroud is quite unique to me. I do not know why. And I typically do not see enough Unicorn based art, (Or what my friends call a stick on a horses head... ugh. I need new friends... ._. ) It is kind of refreshing to see more of these. It is even more rare to see an Anthromorphic type too.
----Technique - 4 1/2 STARS----
The technique on Acrylic is very flawless in my book. It takes a lot of time and effort to do, regardless of what people say. And not to mention, it is A LOT harder to do perfectly, when in this generation, people have been abusing the digital art media. While I do enjoy them quite a lot, this one is something that took a lot of time and effort to do.Ecspecially since the Goddess is very white with specific shadings that... Well, pretty much is hard to see errors on. There are some odd parts on this art though... like the shading on the rock floors that made me kind of feel a little odd about it. Though, backgrounds I have noticed are not quite the focus on most art, but the character itself is. However, that is a minor nitpick, but it does sort of makes me feel unclean if I ignore the fact that the background seems slightly ignored. That is the reason why I only rated it a 4 1/2.
----Impact - 5 STARS----
Now I like art. I look at a lot of art. I love all art as a whole. However, my three top favorite types of art to look at mostly is actually Acrylic, Pastels, and well... A bit cheap, but Digital Art. But the reason why this Impacts me the most is... Well, it is done in a Traditional art way. With how beautifully drawn it is, and how you managed to color it well makes me love it quite a bit. The choices of colors are something I quite enjoy a lot, and white and blue colors have always been my favorite to use on things. (You should see my house. It's crazy with those two specific colors!). While I did become a negative Nancy about all of those said things, I still LOVE it. Like I said, Anthros are something that are not used too much, but are starting to come out more, Unicorns are very rare for me to see these days. And the combinations of those two blended in very well. Then there's the colors... I really love the colors you chose to do this. Not to mention, how much I love the Moonlit nights, so it holds a very specific meaning to me.
----Overall - 4 3/8 STARS (Or something around there)----
Overall, this is kind of my... I have to admit... A bit too overrated I would think for most people. But to me, this is my honest opinion, and I really do love it. However, I do know there is still talent, as there are still a bit of errors like the backgrounds that could be worked on a bit more, however, people generally ignores that the most. I typically... do not really. I just do not know. Like I said, it just a very small nitpick for me, and I do apologize if you really did work quite hard on it. The main issues for me is the pathway and the background. (I mean... that gazebo seems to be slightly at an angle... - @ Or I just have bad perspective.) But in reality, I do love it, so please do not take it too harshly. If ya take a bit more time in the shading, I would imagine it would look a lot better. (I speak of mostly the pathway. Really...)
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Thank you so much for the wonderful critic! I really appreciate it!
Yea the pose was all about trying to fit a horse head on without making it look like I tacked it on. About the shading yea im pretty terrible at it, I guess ill have to find this painting and try again on the shadows...hehe.
Thanks again for the critic dont feel bad about nit picking its the only way you can grow is by knowing how to improve it.
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I really like this, beautiful pose, portrayal, and unicorn ^^
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