The Artist Army

[Pear]

@AcetheKidd - Oh man. That's really cute. x3 My only suggestion would be to open its eyes? A lot of people look at the eyes when they first see something, so by having cute eyes of a pretty color it makes people "fall in love" with a design more. c:

@4dogowner - Maybe you could do a jumping pose? c: Or a swimming pose? Your breed looks really fluffy. Plus if they can retrieve, retrievers often have to swim and jump so it'd be good practice. c:

@Yunyi - Sorry, I have -10 experience in selling art. c: If you find out, you should make a tutorial on dA so others who do what you did can find it. ^-^

@Salaya -I haven't drawn an MLP pony in a while, so I just scribbled notes everywhere..|D I hope that's okay<3 :3

@shining armor. - The eye is really cute. c: <3 My only suggestion would be to study the way paws are when dogs jump. ^-^ I would do a redline, but that's actually on my to-study list. |D The ears are also very cute. :3

@Friskusis - Cute!! Since the 2nd one seems to be really fluffy, I'd suggest making more fur patterns. c: The first one is really cute. The third one is really good, and it has awesome sauce anatomy<3

I think that was everyone.
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Could I get some quick tips for these real fast? The first two are sketches on watercolor paper, so as soon as everything's good I'm going to completely erase it and paint it. The last one is a piece of sea glass that I drew this morning without referencing any of my actual sea glass.
This one is a dragon thing.
This one is another dragon thing, but it's a leg-less breed.

[Irios Atelis]

@4dogowner; That's a very lovely looking breed! My suggestions would be to take a look at some dog show references (which I see you've done with the first image) or even just look up profiles of other breeds and do a written description on their anatomy.

@Yunyi; Hmmm... I've never done anything for rl money, but I did find this a few weeks back if that helps some.

@Salaya; Perhaps this tutorial might help you out with the MLP? Or just look at horse tutorials in general as MLP is pretty much just a chibi version of normal horses/ ponies.
As for clothes, I'm not great at them, but in the pajama piece, I think it might benefit to put some penguins closer to the edge of the legs to make the design look as if it's going right around. I don't have many ideas for the last one though, sorry.

@shining armor; I think it looks really cute for a chibi style! I don't really have any critique as far as this goes

@Friskusis; That first one looks absolutely stunning!! Very very realistic! I might suggest adding some more texture in order to define the feathers a bit more? It just looks a little too smooth I think 0.o
The second one looks awesome too! I'd just say the neck looks a little thick at the moment? Also, you're missing a dew claw on the inside of the front legs (unless it was specifically removed)
The third one looks beautiful too! I actually have no critique for that one! Good job!

@Pear; It looks really good so far! I love the second one! Perhaps studying wing anatomy a bit more wouldn't go astray though. Try this one for the dragon wings and this one is super helpful for bird wings.

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All right guys!
Remember that sketch I showed you all a little while ago? Well, I've started to colour it and have decided to use a lineless. I've just run into a problem though I'm not entirely sure what it is. Anjay just doesn't look quite right no matter what I do (the girl being pulled toward the water). Any suggestions or ideas? Something just isn't right....

[Salaya]

Bird realism WIP
Shaded wolf pup
Flat-coloured feline

The first is just a WIP, and you can't see the entire thing. I'd like to hear what people think of what they see so far, though!
The second is a character which belongs to Mortikat, and the last is my own character. I'm mainly looking for critique on anatomy on these, but you can comment other things as well! The shading on the second as an example, or otherwise.

Hopefully I commented enough to post my own art. I don't have time to give more feedback.

On the feline, i think the ears look a bit strange... try this... http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/236x/a0/97/d6/a097d6c9208bf86ed3230f8e2ebf29dc.jpg
and i did a redline of the wolf http://www.chickensmoothie.com/Forum/download/file.php?id=228278
i dont have anything for the birds... im not good in realism



@pear
I think that your dragons are amazing! I would just say that the ones with legs.. seem a little too long and slim... and the snouts should be shorter. like this http://gavwebclass.com/sp10/msixtus/Assignments/DS.gif

@shining armor.---- here is a quick redline ^^
I did a quick redline

[Ciriun]

@Nix Jazz Tempesedo
My best guess is the swimsuit top. It looks like it goes directly up into her armpit instead of wrapping under it. I would also suggest trying curving her back a little more so it looks like she's leaning away from him. Something a little more like this (the pictures, not the video.)

[Kaishine]

@Friskusis;;
I really like all of your art pieces so far, but I noticed on the second one (the character that does not belong to you) that the legs are a little short, and that maybe the case for the species, it's just looks a little off in my eyes. Not trying to sound rude.
On the last one (your character) I really like how you did the scars and your anatomy on it is impeccable. Though the line curling in on the tail (<-- makes no sense that sentence) looks a little awkward :I I feel so rude telling people what I think about their art and criting it.

@Nix Jazz Tempesedo;;
I believe your problem maybe the Super thick shading around her bikini, it makes it look like it is sagging off of her body, as if she has no butt. Maybe try and lighten the shading a bit(?)
Also her facel expression doesn't look like she is mad, or confused or anything. She just looks like she is about to rock out to something (<-- sorry if that sounds rude... I mean no harm from it since I cannot draw faces to save my life) Maybe make her look a little more angry? IDK... Sorry >3> I shouldn't crit art when I am no where near as amazing as the other person ;n; Though then that it looks amazing!

[Roadhog]

@shingarmor- its looks nice! Some redlines would be good- C:


guys- I need an opinion- I have a character ( I drew it on paper but I feel lazy right now so I won't upload it )
his names Louis- I drew his "Girlfriend" who is named Lyra- Louis is a goat/tiger mix while Lyra is mostly lamb- but a bit lion - ish, it just sounds weird- what should I do to make them more- um. whats the word- just better in general-

[Salaya]

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[Rune.]

@shingarmor- its looks nice! Some redlines would be good- C:


guys- I need an opinion- I have a character ( I drew it on paper but I feel lazy right now so I won't upload it )
his names Louis- I drew his "Girlfriend" who is named Lyra- Louis is a goat/tiger mix while Lyra is mostly lamb- but a bit lion - ish, it just sounds weird- what should I do to make them more- um. whats the word- just better in general-

I'm not all to sure what you mean, so she's kind of like a Satyr? I can't really give any help unless I've seen it

All right guys!
Remember that sketch I showed you all a little while ago? Well, I've started to colour it and have decided to use a lineless. I've just run into a problem though I'm not entirely sure what it is. Anjay just doesn't look quite right no matter what I do (the girl being pulled toward the water). Any suggestions or ideas? Something just isn't right....

I agree with many of the other suggestions you've had so far, but I believe you should have some sand trails from where she's been digging her feet into the sand to get grip, and personally I think she looks a little to calm for someone who's being dragged into the water

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Okay well! I've started drawing a picture for Halloween [which is strange because no one here celebrates it] and I wanted to know if you guys had any advice for me?

[lunarsandwich1]

Hey guys! Sorry I have not posted in a while, but I was wondering if I could get some advice. I am going to join a Mock Trial club and I was hoping to be the trial sketch artist, drawing the reactions in the courtroom. Do you guys have any advice for me? I need to brush up on my portrait skills.

[kirill]

@Nix Jazz- I like the water, but I think it could use a bit more highlighting as well as some darker values.
@Rune- For the mouth, you might want to look at your own tongue when it's sticking out like that. It looks a bit flat as of now; maybe add some faint lips to give it more dimension?

Alright, so I'm making a flyer for school, and I need help xD I'm pretty horrible at human anatomy, and I'd really love some tips or a redline! (I'd love it if you guys PMed me your redlines as well, in case I miss it ;v;)
Here's the picture.

I need to have this done by Wednesday, so any help would really be appreciated! My main worries are the arms, hands, chest, and torso-ish area. I don't really want to drastically change anything unless I need to, but I know it definitely looks awkward; I just don't know how to fix it.
Thank you so much guys <33 Any and all crit is welcome!