Artist Army {old thread}

[Susiron]

Legs CAN go that far back-- but not in the frame that Koi has expressed. She has the hind leg planted too far back for the front limb to be that far back as well.

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The main issue is that the wolf's center of gravity is off, Sherlock. To express more of a running movement, it helps to lean the subject forward. Especially with the front leg in this position, the body's going to be angling forward, preparing for the next burst of movement.
With the subject aimed more forward, next it helps to arch the back, also to show the movement that your subject is expressing.
Here's where it really gets into changes, and the arched back will certainly help--
With a wolf's front leg that far back, the hind legs will need to come forward. There will be one hind legs planted, but it should come much more forward, even ahead of the front leg. The subject needs to be completely bunched at this point, because there's no other way that the front leg would be able to be that far back otherwise. What's actually happening in this motion is that front leg is being picked up off of the ground, and the hind leg is stepping in to take the dog's weight. With so much motion propelling it forward, if the hind leg isn't forward, prepared to take the canine's weight, it will just tumble over forwards.

Here are some run cycles of dogs that I find very helpful--

http://vintageprintable.com/wordpress/w ... motion.jpg
http://www.go-fast.org/albums/dino/a060 ... unning.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y-Rr4pmf27c/S ... +cycle.jpg

Just keep in mind where your canines going, and what's required to get him there. It can be difficult sorting out legs when they're in such a tricky position, but if you just think of the step that will happen next, it's easier to imagine it. :3

I'd also suggest bulking up the head and neck, and raising the tail up to the backbone.

EDIT: Oops, forgot the redline. lD
Added now.

[Zephayer]

i'm so proud of this ♥
i did an art trade with a very talented artist
and loved her half, so i wanted to make
something super special in return for her.

[Black Sabbath]

@Zephayer: That's adorable, very good job. the only thing I see is you may have wanted to put whiskers, only for detail though, I don't currently have any critique for you.

Nex, you're characters are all so unique, I'm glad you find the time! I saw that his pectoral muscles are a bit too square, though, even if he isn't a gym buff there should still be some shape, here's a good example of abs and such:
http://thetruthaboutsixpackabsreviewedx ... -1-475.jpg

I'll have some art up for you guys soon. ^^

[brian emo]

i'm so proud of this ♥
i did an art trade with a very talented artist
and loved her half, so i wanted to make
something super special in return for her.

That's amazing, zeph. I love the eyes! C:

http://marqueemoony.deviantart.com/art/ ... -303629587
It's been a loong time since I've posted anything here, lol, anyone see anything I could work on?
No redlines, please, crits only; it's too late to fix anything on this particular drawing. x3

[Winterfaux]

Zephayer;
That is adorable. I can't get over your art style and the way you put things together so wonderfully <3
Medusa's Cascade;
It's really cute, I love the shading style, the only thing I would suggest would be to make the tail a little more rounded next time. Tails are supposed to be soft and fluffy, not pointy ^^


I've been gone forever guys but I decided to drop back in for a bit, I'd like some critique on this;
XxX

[brian emo]

Zephayer;
That is adorable. I can't get over your art style and the way you put things together so wonderfully <3
Medusa's Cascade;
It's really cute, I love the shading style, the only thing I would suggest would be to make the tail a little more rounded next time. Tails are supposed to be soft and fluffy, not pointy ^^


I've been gone forever guys but I decided to drop back in for a bit, I'd like some critique on this;
XxX

I thought so too, but the tail in the ref was pointy. :3

[NinthWolf]

Bk- that's such a lovely drawing! It's to early to thunk of critique (6am) but it's really, really lovely!

I have a few questions;
I only have access to my tablet, one afternoon, one evening and one day a week. I draw traditional, will this help me? I really want to get good, and get better, I've done s fee sketches yesterday and Ssongs Of Praise! I can do paws!!!!

[maetropa]

hello!
putting up this, i'd love some critique/redlines on this if anyone could!


bk, that's really nice!
what seems wrong to me though is the far right (not the head sticking out, left to that) one's shoulders are way to low, thought it might just be me.

moony, tail seems placed wrong like it's to far right, but not sure. love your art <3

[Calix]

Zephayer- That's really cute ^^ I really love the paws and eyes c:

Medusa's Cascade- It seems really fat and short- was that on purpose? You always seem to draw short, chubby animals- maybe you could try making some kind of tall lean animal like a fox or maned wolf? I'd love to see you give it a go ^^

Bk13- That's awesome, I really love the concept ^^

Kuramon.- Her midsection is much too short, I also don't understand the red dots everywhere? I'm sure a human artist will come along and help you with a redline ^^;

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I just acquired adobe illustrator CS6. Does anyone have any tutorials or guides or tips for it? I'm clueless, thanks x3

If you'd like you can critique this, although it was just a quick free sketch.

[emberonis]

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I just acquired adobe illustrator CS6. Does anyone have any tutorials or guides or tips for it? I'm clueless, thanks x3

If you'd like you can critique this, although it was just a quick free sketch.

I really like it, however, the front legs seem off somehow. Maybe slightly to short? But definitely get a second opinion. =3

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I'm so sad... I can't draw because my laptop got taken away. Sigh.