Looking for ConCrit on DnDxMLP Crossover Art

[HeartSong 2]

Hi everypony,

 

I've been working on these portraits of the Mane 6 for a couple of weeks now.  They are how I imagine them to be as their DnD classes.  I am NOT an artist by any means, but I've been practicing drawing ponies all Summer long and want to especially improve on these designs so I can make some DnDxMLP art for my apartment.  I would love some specific concrit, especially on:

 

1. their class designs/details (ex. how I can make Rarity look more "bard-like").  Fluttershy is modeled off of an old-school Final Fantasy white mage with a butterfly hammer, and Dash is equipped with Skyrim gear.  ANY advice on how I can add more detail is hugely appreciated!

2. How I would plot out a multi-pony portrait with all six together.  I also want to put Luna in the front with a DM shield, but I haven't designed her yet.

3. General advice on drawing ponies.  I try to make them look as much like the show as possible, I don't really have my own style and I've gotten better just by copying designs and poses from the books I have.

4. Facial expressions

 

The goal is to eventually make a large painted portrait for my apartment, but I want to perfect their designs before mapping that out!  I also have some close IRL artist friends who can help me with things.

 

Thanks in advance!!

[Silverwisp the Bard 2,354]

Fluttershy's not a druid?

Good struff you got here, looking forward to more.

1. their class designs/details (ex. how I can make Rarity look more "bard-like"). Fluttershy is modeled off of an old-school Final Fantasy white mage with a butterfly hammer, and Dash is equipped with Skyrim gear. ANY advice on how I can add more detail is hugely appreciated!

 

Well, the best advice I could give you would be to search for images of ponies in armour and the like *coughcough*maybestarthere*cough* In time you'll get a feeling for how to put armour/outfits on ponies.

 

 

General advice on drawing ponies. I try to make them look as much like the show as possible, I don't really have my own style and I've gotten better just by copying designs and poses from the books I have.

I would advice you start creating your own poses; it will help you gain a feel for pony anatomy and give your drawings more depth.

 

 

 

4. Facial expressions

  Google the expression you need, then draw it.

 

 

Here are some useful things:

 

 

 

 

[HeartSong 2]

Wow, thanks so much for your help!  Is that your art too that you linked?  It's amazing!

[Silverwisp the Bard 2,354]

 

 

Is that your art too that you linked? It's amazing!

th-thanks.

 

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