Indigent.Squirrel

@Bleu I think you got a great start going here! Getting used to the tablet was, for me, the hardest part, you'll get there! The best advice I have ever received in regards to art, outside of the tried and true "practice makes perfect," is to use references. Referencing some characters from the show (or comics, or even other OC's) can help you get a feel for the show's proportions, which you can later modify to suite your own aesthetic (once you've identified that certain something that screams pony). Admittedly, some artists seem to think referencing is some sort of blasphemy or that using such somehow voids their style. However, I feel it is quite the opposite: references can help eventually develop a style by allowing you to take what you like or you feel necessary and cut what you don't. Working from memory is often not very efficient (especially if you don't have photographic memory) and can lead to various inaccuracies. Besides, nobody works in a vacuum. And if you are already using references, awesome! You are well on your way then! If your at this stage, I recommend trying to "see the forest for the trees." That is to say, if one were to draw a heart, one should erase or otherwise block the symbol of the heart from the mind, and attempt to draw what is seen. (also thanks for your kind words on my piece! Don't sell yourself short, everyone can make great art, you just have to keep at it!)

Thanks all for the kind words and thoughtful criticism! While I've already considered this particular piece completed (and I do not intend to update it any further), I'll keep your suggestions in mind for my next piece. I still have a ways to go in regards to shading and reflection/refraction as well more thoroughly checking my anatomy. (Ever the problem of any artist, perhaps). Thanks again! My next pony piece is a ways off at the moment (still brainstorming), though hopefully it matches or exceeds this one. If you have any more criticism for this piece, or other pointers, I would love to hear them! =3 (Or if you want pointers or criticism but do not want to post them publicly, I'd also love to help you out through a PM; I'm planning on sticking around for a bit).

WHOOPS, I have included an older version, the correct image is: There are only a few minor changes, but I think they are significant (some anatomy adjustment, and some light shading and other effects)

Hello World! (First Post) I am a digital art hobbyist looking for a bit of criticism for the piece below. In all honesty, any criticism you have would be much appreciated; from the art style, topic, structure, character design, image resolution, etc.! This specific piece is called "Corpus Limbo." The OC's name is "Nebula Swirl" taking place in some forgotten wing of the Canterlot Archive. I've made a bit of a backstory to the character (which, if you are so inclined, you may read on my Deviantart here) the gist of which is that Neb is looking for a secret powerful book deep within the archives to further her own goals (nefarious or otherwise =o). My primary goals with this piece were to (1) Develop a pony OC, (2) attempt to do something that looks three dimensional (with some level of realism), (3) create a piece that conveys a depth of field, and (5) play with a contrast of light and dark (from a singular point, that being the horn). While I have my own critics on this particular piece, I would like to hear what others with fresh eyes have to say regarding Corpus Limbo, and hopefully apply such things to a future piece. You can find a slightly higher resolution (I think 1440x1440) of the image on my DeviantArt page (posted above) Thanks! I.S