My First Vector (Taking Criticisms)

[Jack Spades 162]

I have recently obtained Ponyscape and learned how to use it. I then made a vector of Soarin during episode 26 of the first season.

 

  

 

 

I think that I've done well. I can still see multiple mistakes and newbie errors, but I'm proud of it.

I want to ask theexperts, professionals, connoisseurs, and the OCD my mistakes.

 

http://finler3.deviantart.com/ <- My dA

http://fav.me/d7rjv0i <- The picture

[Dashing Madly 84]

I see absolutely no mistakes, It`s amazing

[ReGen 1,466]

As soon as I saw "Taking Criticisms", I thought to myself: "Ooh hoo hoo, i'm gonna rip this apart!"

 

But, alas, I can't, as there are no mistakes that I can see. Well done, good sir! ;-;

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825]

I don't see anything wrong! You did fabulous!

[Clover Heart 978]

I've done vectors before. I'm not the best but I know a little of the ins and outs of the process.

 

I think the thing that needs the most work is probably the hair. It's got some noticeable jags in some places. I think this may possibly be fixed by removing some nodes. Anyway, it's not too terribly noticeable and mostly looks fine.

 

I think that the strap of the goggles overlaps a little too far at the top. If you bring it down slightly, I think it will improve things. 

 

Also, I noticed in the picture that the glass on the goggles is two shades of blue, but in your image, it appears to be one shade. I dunno if this was due to a limitation, but if it was an oversight, it might be worth fixing.

 

I'm not sure where you learned to vector so you may have heard this before, but one thing I remember reading is that you should have as few nodes as possible. And as I've vectored, I've found this to be pretty true. I find that if I have parts that look weird, usually it's because there are too many nodes. I've mostly been doing my own art with vectors rather than pony art, but I think the same rule probably applies in many cases.

 

All that said, I think that this is an outstanding effort, even if it were later than your first try. I hope you'll continue to improve your skills and keep making vectors because you seem to have a knack for it.

 

Hope this helps!