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Description Question for you guys: Am I improving in my art? (I'm still working on it, but I think I'm getting better.)

Proportions are still my bane. But I'm working on them, and hopefully they're better then they were before. I've been checking out a lot of art tutorials and practicing, and I shall continue to practice!

Sincerely,
Toppsy'

PS. Glowing edges are fun to draw. X3

Audrey/Ira (c) ToppsyTurvy of DeviantArt
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Comments: 41

CloudSpawner [2012-06-10 08:38:41 +0000 UTC]

Nice

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Mizzymarvel87 [2010-12-31 03:35:16 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! I quite love it!

**((And as for the advice for improvement, I agree with Rea. x3))** But I'm seriously in love with how this looks. :]

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to Mizzymarvel87 [2011-01-01 06:40:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! TT3TT *glomp*

I've been working hard, and am HOPEFULLY improving xD But I still REALLY need to work on proportions. O_O They are the bain of my existence... that, and feet. Feet are evil.

But thanks so much! :33333

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Mizzymarvel87 In reply to ToppsyTurvy [2011-01-01 17:48:02 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! *is glomped*

Good good, bwhahahahhaha. Feet can be mighty evil, but a very good friend of mine kinda shoved me into a bat into liking feet...So thus, you must like the problem area in order to fix it!

That's how came to see it as!!

KEEP WORKING HARD N YOU'LL GET THERE.

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to Mizzymarvel87 [2011-01-04 03:29:22 +0000 UTC]

Aye aye, caption!

I shall try my best! *epic fist pump*

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igotnoname [2010-09-21 09:21:09 +0000 UTC]

cool

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to igotnoname [2010-09-22 22:36:22 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!! ^_^

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RavenSly [2010-08-21 01:22:37 +0000 UTC]

Looks good. You're actually one of the few people in this Group who can draw a properly proportioned body, which is apparently more rare than I'd thought.

For the drawing itself, its very good. The first thing I can notice wrong is the shading is a little off [the hair visible behind her head should be much darker than the rest] and you seem to have had a little trouble designating a light source. Then, she also looks a little off balance, like she's about to fall over [that is unless she's leaning against a wall or something, but since there's no background, I can't tell].

Other than that, I guess you could just work on developing the character itself more, fleshing her out, that kind of thing. I hope this helps.

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to RavenSly [2010-08-22 22:58:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Yeah, light sources are kind of difficult for me, but I' determined to keep working on them. I tried doing the pose she's doing a while back... and literally fell over. >_<" (I'll be more careful next time! ^_^") Thanks for the help, and I'll be sure to follow your advice; thank you.

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RavenSly [2010-08-21 01:22:36 +0000 UTC]

Looks good. You're actually one of the few people in this Group who can draw a properly proportioned body, which is apparently more rare than I'd thought.

For the drawing itself, its very good. The first thing I can notice wrong is the shading is a little off [the hair visible behind her head should be much darker than the rest] and you seem to have had a little trouble designating a light source. Then, she also looks a little off balance, like she's about to fall over [that is unless she's leaning against a wall or something, but since there's no background, I can't tell].

Other than that, I guess you could just work on developing the character itself more, fleshing her out, that kind of thing. I hope this helps.

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AgentFeather [2010-05-22 22:08:13 +0000 UTC]

very well done!

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to AgentFeather [2010-05-26 03:45:10 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks! ^_^ Do you have any suggestions on how I can improve?

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AgentFeather In reply to ToppsyTurvy [2010-05-26 21:22:34 +0000 UTC]

nope! since i'm not very artistic myself i don't think anything i offer you would help

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jiffyb333 [2010-05-22 17:16:37 +0000 UTC]

Super awesome hair! The rest of the coloring is nice too... I would call this your best so far, and I think it looks better colored than in pencil.

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to jiffyb333 [2010-05-26 03:46:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank youuu! ^_^ <3 What do you think I should work on? (I think the proportions are kinda wacky)

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jiffyb333 In reply to ToppsyTurvy [2010-05-27 04:06:27 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't worry so much about the body and proportions but work more on your face's.

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to jiffyb333 [2010-05-29 02:01:25 +0000 UTC]

Okay dokayz!

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akrex [2010-05-21 15:14:05 +0000 UTC]

cool

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to akrex [2010-05-21 22:15:37 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks. ^_^

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akrex In reply to ToppsyTurvy [2010-05-21 22:15:50 +0000 UTC]

you are welcome!

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to akrex [2010-05-21 22:27:00 +0000 UTC]

^_^ Do you have any suggestions on how I can improve?

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akrex In reply to ToppsyTurvy [2010-05-21 22:33:10 +0000 UTC]

No i don't you are far better than me so i don't know what to say lol... like your charas design tho

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xXxKoKoRoMixXx [2010-05-21 03:18:30 +0000 UTC]

your art is definitely getting better! it's really good! but if I may- I have a few suggestions if you would like to hear them.

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to xXxKoKoRoMixXx [2010-05-21 03:23:22 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks, and I would really like to hear your suggestions so I can improve. ^_^

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xXxKoKoRoMixXx In reply to ToppsyTurvy [2010-05-21 03:33:12 +0000 UTC]

mmkay! first off- the shoulders are a tad wide. Girls tend to have smaller shoulders (and they usually slope, but in this case that's not very relevant). Secondly- the area where the forearms slope into the wrists is a tad wonky. The arm gets thinner, but it doesn't necessarily curve that way. Lastly- hips on females are curvy, but they don't exactly jut out like that, the human body is full of both gradual curves and extreme curves, but in this case, the hips are an area of gradual curves. Remember, girls are soft, their body is soft, and their curves are soft.

THAT'S ALL I HAVE TO SAY. I know it was long, but it's all for the sake of improvement right? xD but despite everything I have to say, this is REALLY good. Trust me, it's a lot better than some of my friends' art.

So keep up the good work, and remember, you can only improve

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to xXxKoKoRoMixXx [2010-05-21 03:48:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the help!! 'Tis greatly appreciated. I will be sure to remember it for next time. ^_^

And thanks. ^_^

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xXxKoKoRoMixXx In reply to ToppsyTurvy [2010-05-21 03:49:55 +0000 UTC]

ANYTHING TO HELP D8<

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BZLGINK [2010-05-21 02:51:03 +0000 UTC]

Lov the new avater!
Keep it up!

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to BZLGINK [2010-05-21 03:22:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^_^ Do you have any suggestions on what I can do to improve?

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BZLGINK In reply to ToppsyTurvy [2010-05-24 01:52:39 +0000 UTC]

Nah!
Not really.

I think you doin awesome.

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9-Araya-6 [2010-05-21 01:37:34 +0000 UTC]

Nice costume design.

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to 9-Araya-6 [2010-05-21 03:16:51 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks. ^_^

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sring-griffin [2010-05-21 01:20:04 +0000 UTC]

Nice! You are improving!

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to sring-griffin [2010-05-21 03:16:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! Do you have any suggestions on what I can work on?

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sring-griffin In reply to ToppsyTurvy [2010-05-21 03:37:14 +0000 UTC]

Welcome! The pose is a little off. o.o

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to sring-griffin [2010-05-21 03:47:04 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I tried to stand like her later and fell on my butt! xD

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sring-griffin In reply to ToppsyTurvy [2010-05-21 15:05:38 +0000 UTC]

XD Awww! lol Well, it's ok. You've improved alot! <3

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to sring-griffin [2010-05-21 22:27:26 +0000 UTC]

xD lol. Thankies! ^_^

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sring-griffin In reply to ToppsyTurvy [2010-05-21 23:43:27 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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Reavien [2010-05-21 01:18:30 +0000 UTC]

I think the overall proportions on this look fine. :] The only issue I see is the weight distribution. With both her feet under her like that (or how it appears to be) I don't think she'd be able to lean back that far.

Your coloring is very good, though. :3 ....and also, just a question. Was your line-art originally pencil? I really like how it looks.

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ToppsyTurvy In reply to Reavien [2010-05-21 03:16:17 +0000 UTC]

Okay dokay. Yeah, distribution is another thing I'm trying to work on. (Just now, I tried to stand like Audrey, and fell. xD)

Many thanks ^_^, yup the line-art was and a little-bit of shading was in pencil.

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