critique wanted First time drawing a pony

[aiiree 15]

I never have drawn a pony before but for Christmas I am making my friends art and drew @Silver stream. her OC, however I was wondering what I could improve on.

 

I am used to lineless vector art but have been dipping my feet into non-vector artwork however lines are something I am still iffy on so did not use them.

 

Edited December 18, 2015 by aiiree

[Silver Stream. 708]

You made my ponysona gorgeous bud!!! It's nice for your first time.

Lucky to live with an artistic roommate

Edited December 18, 2015 by Silver Stream.

[1111 1,284]

Looks great the only think I can see bad is the house's in the background,  the lights are a little off I guess.

[aiiree 15]

Thank you! I may try to tweak them but i wasn't sure how to fix them up 

[Shadow Wind 56]

I must say, it looks awesome for your first time! The only thing I would change are the houses.

[PacificGreen 1,163]

Pretty sweet if you ask me. Keep practicing. I know non-vector art is tricky, I'm still learning myself.

[aiiree 15]

Thank you all so much! I am going to try to draw my OC to see if I can improveo n anatomy a bitm ore 

[Blique 211]

It looks really nice, especially for someone new at non-vector art. If you want anatomy tips, I can help.

 

Are you going for the show's style, or your own style? If it's the show's, then I think the body should be shortened. When I first started drawing ponies, I was really surprised at how tiny the bodies really are; it takes some getting used to. If you're going for your own style, I suggest lengthening the neck. Since you've lengthened the body, it feels more proportional to do the same to the neck as well. The legs as well. I guess aim for something in-between normal pony and alicorn pony.

 

Or, when in doubt, study real life horse anatomy and simplify it!

[Kafooku 156]

As a lot of people are saying, really good for your first time drawing a pony, also, the background does seem a bit off.

 

There's not much you can do (imo) except study anatomy and practice and practice. Eventually, your drawings will start looking better and better.

 

Keep up da' hella good work!

[aiiree 15]

Thank you all so much, I was going for the shows style but felt the body was a little too long like what was mentioned.

 

I'll keep practicing for sure!

[PacificGreen 1,163]

Also, if you don't mind me asking, how'd you get the lights in the sky?