Tealeaf

I understand your confliction, but all of those color palettes are actually very coherent and run pretty smoothly. Your first and second are both actually really nice! The second gives of a nice, calming feel because of the use of cold tones, but the eyes stand out because they're a conflicting warm tone. You may want to play with the handle of the magnifying glass, but aside from that you've done a really great job. The first design doesn't portray your theme quite as well, but it's still VERY visually appealing c: don't be afraid to play with them if you aren't content though. I'm personally not a fan of your third palette choice, but it's not terrible either. Today is my last day to give out critiques and advice before I leave. I'll be back to answer EVERYBODY's requests after the 13th so please don't be shy if you have something to ask! c:

I don't think that this question is as straightforward as you think, but that's not a bad thing. Honestly, I can't really answer it directly, but I think for the most part I'm pretty happy. I have clinical depression and pretty severe anxiety, but I know that I'm always going to be able to get through those tough times and reach a point where I'm content again. It's a consistent cycle.

No problem c: You've got a lot of really good concepts and a great start to some really memorable characters.

Flies have a pretty big purpose, actually. They're decomposers and help break down decaying material. I don't really like them, but I understand why they exist and I respect that at the very least.

Hey there! c: I wouldn't at all mind critiquing both of your characters. Her physical appearance. There isn't too much information on your character's appearance aside from a pretty brief description. From what I can visualize, she doesn't sound theoretically bad, but might be too basic and simple because of that. There's no hue variation. Grey is a neutral color, but most shades of green and all blues are cold colors. This is gonna make it a little difficult for her to stand out, but it can be done. Keep in mind, though, that very few characters in Equestria have grey fur. It's a little difficult to believe she somehow managed to make it very long without being found given such a large difference in appearance to most other ponies. Her cutiemark. The colors you chose for her cutiemark stick out a lot against the rest of her design, which sounds like it would be mostly cool tones. It also sounds like it might be a bit too complicated when drawn out, because having several books and a gemstone is going to be very difficult to render in a simple way that only uses about 3 or 4 colors. If you want to keep the theme, I would suggest changing the crystal color and changing it to only one open book, rather than the concept you have now with one open book and two closed books. It's just too complicated and will be too difficult to execute well. Her personality and bio. Her personality and backstory aren't bad in the slightest, although I do think that they could use some further development. I feel like, the way you've built her condition, she really shouldn't be able to see perfectly in the dark. Maybe powering that down a bit by limiting it to just an advantage would be more rounded than what you have currently. I also don't understand what sort of supposed temptation overcame her? You specifically mention that she was ashamed of her cutiemark, and her having such a strong desire to return to something she views so negatively is unusual. His physical appearance. Admittedly, your second character sounds more appealing than your other one. Again, he has a very cold color scheme ontop of a very neutral color (white), but this is more plausible because white is actually a relatively common color in the setting you built the characters for. White tends to function better than grey because, although they're both neutral, white tends to have less of a "muddied" feel. His cutiemark. Once again, your cutiemark concept is far too complicated in order to be executed well. It also doesn't make much sense as a talent if it's entire focus is simply trying to locate his sister. Rather, give him something that represents naviation, with a simplified map or a compass star. It'll still hold a similar meaning, but will look better than what you currently have marked down. His personality and bio. His condition seems a bit unnecessary if your ultimate goal is just to give him a quirk involving the petting of his ears. Nerfing that entirely might make just as much sense, if not more, and the quirk wouldn't have to be changed at all because it holds a sentimental connotation. Otherwise, giving him an ultimate goal of finding his runaway sister makes more than perfect sense and I actually like that. Overall, you've got a really good start on these characters. I think you should rethink their names, because they just don't make sense whatsoever in the setting. Starry has nothing to do with stars, and dark has nothing to do with anything dark. In fact, he's white, which makes it a little peculiar in the mlp setting.

I'm really glad I could be helpful c: It's difficult to give much criticism to a character who's pretty much good as they are, so I tried to be pretty specific with my suggestions. Your story was very nice, I believe. Starting with just a simple background leaves room for you to reveal smaller details later on, which is good for character progression. Just wanted to stop by and remind everybody that this IS still open and will remain open even in my absence after this coming Friday. I will be addressing every critique request I receive.

Thanks a bunch for your feedback! It's helped a lot c: now I just need to make some small adjustments and finish the lineart and so forth. I've got someone who's going to make a show style image for me that I'll be using in her official reference sheet later on. Very exciting!

It was never actually blue lol That was because I put a blue screen over it, with an opacity of 70 percent. With the white at 100%, I can still add in blue at 50 percent, which might look nicer? It definitely cuts back on the sheet number of colors in the design. Or I could just alter the color behind it all just a smidge to put in some variance. Looks likeeee this. Look better now after some adjustment?

I'm admittedly biased towards potion bottles/vials. Cauldrons are great, but I don't think they're gentle enough to suit her. I also tried one out without the blue at all, which looks like this. It's something a friend of mine suggested, although I don't know how I feel about it quite yet.

Very true! I'll definitely experiment around with it c: I whipped this together, but I really would appreciate some opinions. I sometimes have a habit of making these markings too complex Or I can simplify it like this

Those are some really nice ideas c: I don't intend to use too many colors in the concept. That's a rule I've always found pretty important so I never go past 3 or 4 in a cutiemark design. I'm considering a more unique bottle shape, though. Something a bit more fantasy-based.

Hey guys c: I'm looking for some suggestions to help wrap up my character's general design. I've got a pretty crude sketch going at the moment, but I want to see if anyone has any suggestions for the type of potion bottle I'll be putting in her cutiemark. I also wouldn't at all mind i anybody had any accessory suggestions. Misty Tealeaf is a nomadic pony who's special talent involves the creation of potions. A little bit of a gypsy, she travels about Equestria in a mobile wagon/shop in order to gather new ingredients for her work. Her father was a draft pony, a ranger of sorts, and her mother was a much more streamlined breed. This has left M. with a very short frame and feathering over her hooves. Her mane isn't actually very short, but she keeps it up with the use of silver clips that were given to her by her mother (also found at the base of her tail). She's very sentimental about them and rarely removes them unless she thinks that they could be damaged. Also, in terms of appearance, her magic is white and she has a soft dappling of white freckles across her face and along her shoulders/flank. As you can see, I've got most of her details figured out already. I just wanna cover all my bases and see what fun ideas you guys may have. For color reference, artwork by me: The WIP (work in progress) image of her fullbody is here, artwork by me:

That's reasonable c: You can see it in the face as well so it isn't too offputting. Just make sure the neck and chest/stomach lines match up.

You did a good job keeping track of the eyes this time around c: Good job! You may want to bring the stomach in some on the female character, but otherwise you're learning super fast.

Really glad to be of assistance! c:

You've got a really fantastic start with these, actually. Your second drawing shows that you're really working to understand the anatomy that you're simplifying to reach a more mlp-esque style. The only major concern I have with your first drawing that might negatively effect your future work is that the eyes aren't proportioned. Her right eye is much larger than her left, making her look sort of lopsided.

I actually really do enjoy this character. You have done a fantastic job with her. Her physical appearance. You went with a lot of earthy tones in your design, which is always a pretty safe route to take. I can tell that you know what you're doing, for sure, with a slightly warmer hue in her hair and very nice, vibrant eyes that don't distract from the appeal of the design. It makes her look very down to earth and genuine, and the art style itself really compliments her overall personality. Her cutiemark. I do have to admit that her cutiemark may be a bit too complicated and might be difficult to translate into a vector, but the concept behind it is really nice and makes plenty of sense for your character's personality and talent. That type of theme is difficult to capture, so I definitely commend you for the work that you've done here with this character. Her personality and bio. Again, I do really enjoy your character. Her biography was very appealing and easy to read, without becoming redundant or tedious. I, personally, don't understand the appeal behind specific numbered ages, but it doesn't distract from the story even though it's something I personally dislike. I also really like that you were able to explore some of the effects of such a particular household dynamic and I actually really admire that you didn't make her talent also her job. It seems realistic to me, even though my own primary character has a talent that corresponds directly with her occupation. I've seen it done a couple of times with other ocs, and it's always lovely when it's executed well. Overall, this is a nice, rounded character with a really clear theme.

Is there any particular difference between a donor and a subscriber? I can't seem to find much information on the topic and I'm afraid that I can't afford a monthly subscription at this moment in time. I would really like to help support you guys and the work you're doing here, though. Edit; Nevermind! Another member explained the difference to me c: