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Seftla FTW by =nmmi-nut:iconnmmi-nut:

Categories Digital Art > Drawings > Fantasy

©2009 =nmmi-nut
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Seftler, with a toy Fella being thrown at him (you guess who threw it...)

For Ark, who <3's Seftler mucho and needed me to draw him.

By the way, I took to heart the criticisms I got on the Mayra piece from nisshouku-art's crit--except for Fella's outlines because I am being lazy and have class in about a half hour.

Seftler does not have any lines on him that are black or anything. His face, yes, was a bitch, and I know it's nowhere as good as it could be.

And yes, as I was painting his eyebrows I was listening to David Bowie so they look a little Jareth-y. Which is fine.

^_^

And I wasn't being lazy about his lack of shirt--he doesn't like to wear shirts if he can help it.

Critiques


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=Nisshoku-art Apr 20, 2009, 7:35:37 PM
I can see much improvement in this piece, defiantly. I really love fella in there, he's very, very cute and adds a nice little interesting touch the entire composition. I also love how painted the characters eyes, of course they need a bit of work, but really a huge difference and it strikes emotion. You can really tell that he's a bit irritated. I love the blue and and purple eyes, they mach together really well and the faces is drawn fairly well. It's good that you have a pretty good idea on how to draw a face well (:. You did another thing well that most people, when first drawing, compeltely mess up.....

you made the character have a hair line!

Most people, including myself, don't learn to add a hairline untill wayyy late, so nice job.

Now for my suggestions.

While I can see improvement, there is still work to be done, but of course, an artist never stops growing! Ok the blurryness on this piece was the first thing that stuck me. Some people do enjoying using soft brushes, whcih is what you use here I believe, but you have to find that perfect balance. I personally, use hard brushes set at 100% hardness, 100% opacity, 29% flow, and the shape dynamics and opacity depend on pen pressure of my tablet. Since you are using a mouse (I think), then try setting the opacity fairly low and switching it often while changing your brush size as well. It's a difficult thing to do when you first start, but it will help very much.

Another thing is color.

I personally love lots of contrast and color so this may be why I'm bringing it up again, but whatever. This piece needs more darks and lights. When doing another painting, try incorperating colors you wouldn't expect on skin. Blues, Pinks, Purples. They're all found. Look at a face reference if you need to, it really does help. Also, you may try painting in a gray scale as practice for values, just to nail contrast down better (:.

Overall, I think this is a huge improvement and you are on the right track! Don't be discouraged by anybody and if you start to look at a great artist and say "Oh I'll NEVER be that good" Go and practice! Use it as motivation! This is the hardest stage of being an artist, the beginning, because there's all these others that are uber good and everything, but all you can do is keep trying (:.

Can't wait to see your next piece!
Niss
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=arkatrine-the-unpure Apr 17, 2009, 10:03:20 PM
I can't believe this has to be a hundred words. ;__;

His face seems much more yellow than the rest of him, and the lines around his mouth make him look older than he is. I like how you varied the colors in his hair, it makes it much more realistic.

You're very good at structuring his face, it looks natural. His chin seems to be set a little more to the right than it should be, but otherwise his face as built well. I would suggest a little more shading around the cheeks, nose and eyes to bring out that structure.
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*Latte-Lover Apr 15, 2009, 5:21:24 PM
Now, I am curious if this was either done with a mouse, or by a pen tablet. And if so done with a mouse, I applause you for your skills, and if done by tablet an excellent piece to add to your gallery!


Its stressful to work with color and opacity levels. Everyone goes through it sooner or later. I like what you did with the DA dude, keep up the sketching! It makes the base of your drawing! Keep sketching!

All in all, very good.
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=nmmi-nut Apr 16, 2009, 9:38:02 PM
Ah, old Sefty was done with a tablet with much frustrations ^_^

Whee color and opacity levels! D:

Thankiesthankkiesthankies Latte!

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Thank you for flying Church of England--Tea and Cake or Death?
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=arkatrine-the-unpure Apr 17, 2009, 10:03:43 PM
SEFTLERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

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BUT TELL OUR AUDIENCE THIS, ARK: DID VOLDYPOO AND DUMBLYDOOR LIVE HAPPILY EVAR AFTER??

THEY DID NOT.
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=nmmi-nut May 26, 2009, 7:14:06 PM
I know, huh??

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Thank you for flying Church of England--Tea and Cake or Death?
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