Klaora [2009-02-05 05:50:09 +0000 UTC]
You've gotta find that balance of practice, what other people want, and what YOU want. I say this is a good start.
First and foremost, I congratulate you on the style. It's a little anime, it's a lot of cartoon, but it's all you. This is very much 100% unique. I've never seen anything like it, really. I think you're getting somewhere.
Now, please forgive me that I cannot remember their names at this moment. (I know, it's an inexcusable crime punishable by death, right? XD)
Faith, it seems to me a bit over-done, even for a cartoon. (In comparison to the others, at least.) A little more proportional would improve the overall composition lots.
The second character looks like a lot of fun. I really love the design of her boots and the attention to detail on her glasses. Her mouth kinda seems to melt into her face, though. Maybe a little darker? Good job, though!
Third character: I love this character, design, and colors. Out of the group, I think hers are best. Black outline with the hair, big no-no! It clashes with the rest of the style and seems very out of place. The other outlines are only a little darker than the initial color. I can tell you wanted it different from the clothing outline, but lighten it up just a little. :3
Other than those few nit-picky things, I don't see anything out of order! You've come a very very long way. This is one that you should be proud of. Three characters in one image is a feat in itself, but to pull it off this well, I'm awed.
Great work, keep it up!
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Trancua In reply to Klaora [2009-02-06 03:20:30 +0000 UTC]
I have no other than you to thank for that little bit of enlightenment, Klaora. Thank you.
Oh, gee, I don't know if it could be considered a "style", really... As I put in the description, I use it to draw little stuff like this sometimes. It's more of a "joke" style, to say the least.
And don't worry! I know I haven't really put any actual effort in them, so it's OK that you don't know their names. I never really told you.
(The middle one is Faith, the blonde one is Nicolette, and the albino girl doesn't really have a name... Let's just call her "H".)
I'm assuming that you meant to address the blonde one first, right?
Yes, she is over done. See, it was gonna be just her in the drawing at first. The idea to draw them all came much later. So, the other two were, by all means, rushed. Therefore, it seems that I may have poured more interest on her.
And what do you mean by "more proportional"?
The second one IS a lot of fun! I always have a ball when I draw her, cartoon or no. I dunno about "detail", really! It's just a toon.
And her mouth DOES look melted into her face, right? I knew that, but I didn't know how to go around changing that.
I'm glad that you like the third one. She's actually the most important character, plot-wise. And, to tell you the truth, I change her outfit everytime I draw her. Somehow, I can't pick a definite style for her.
I know that the black outline sucks, but her hair is white, and I didn't know what color I could use to accentuate the hair, if any color at all. Any suggestions?
Phew, wall of text. But you started it, so it's OK. =3
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