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So I decided to draw my OC for once, I'm wondering if anypony has any pointers on what I can improve on (I'm looking at you, professional artist @thelastgherkin). http://i.imgur.com/UcafP.png
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:39:22 UTC from web-
@cptscoot Is that a Ponysona or just an OC? I've been drawing many Ponysonas and uploading them onto deviantART.
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:40:35 UTC from web-
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:41:34 UTC from web
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@cptscoot Ponysona is a pony version of yourself.
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:41:57 UTC from web-
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:42:35 UTC from web
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@cptscoot Forgot to say, that's a pretty nice picture you made. ;)
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:45:29 UTC from web-
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:47:28 UTC from web
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@cptscoot No problem. :3
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:49:20 UTC from web
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@cptscoot That looks good, the only pointer I would throw out is maybe look at the neck a little, but apart from that it looks good.
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:40:59 UTC from web-
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:42:16 UTC from web
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@cptscoot That's what we're here for ;)
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:42:45 UTC from web
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@cptscoot The pressure is on to deliver an opinion oh no. Step 1: finish drawing hooves. :P But seriously, you're doing well. You've got the hang of the sort of design elements the show utilises, so now have a go at adjusting the proportions. You can find plenty of scale guides out there online. :)
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:42:39 UTC from web-
@thelastgherkin I knew you'd mention hooves!! D: D: D: they're like hands but more flat and deceptive. I've also always had proportion troubles no matter what I draw, I just can't seem to gauge right from wrong on that front.
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:44:12 UTC from web-
@cptscoot If you're really having trouble with hooves, grab a mug or a glass from the kitchen cupboard and take a look at how it curves at the bottom. Maybe even draw from it! It's only a little curvy. As for proportions, I only saw you drawing a little bit on Saturday, but are you using construction lines? They're your friends, really!
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:48:03 UTC from web-
@thelastgherkin I don't know how to make GOOD construction lines for ponies, so in general I just doodle the sketch in light grey then make a new layer and draw it properly on top, fixing errors on the go. I'm sure I'll tackle hooves I'm just not so confident in them and I often have all of them in different levels of curviness which is no gooood.
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 16:56:27 UTC from web-
@cptscoot Have some tips: the head is a big circle. The legs are as tall as the head. The body is about as long as the head, but only 2/3 tall. Aside from that, the only tip I can give you is: you're doing great, just keep practising!
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 17:00:54 UTC from web-
@thelastgherkin I might follow on those tips actually. That makes it sound really simple.
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 17:04:19 UTC from web-
@pinhooves @cptscoot For you both: http://fav.me/d3auz0w
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 17:05:05 UTC from web-
@thelastgherkin Oooh, that helps a lot, thanks. :3 (Favouriting that post so I don't forget it)
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 17:06:55 UTC from web -
@thelastgherkin Thanks a whole lot! I'll practice constructing ponies when my hand recovers from the last art.
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 17:12:54 UTC from web-
@cptscoot No problem! Now, if only I could draw hands...
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 17:16:02 UTC from web-
@thelastgherkin Ponies drawing hands? What is this nonsense?
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 17:17:06 UTC from web-
Thursday, 22-Sep-11 17:18:35 UTC from web
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