Original Character Serena V.1 Feedback Wanted

[Bernard 4]

Today I randomly felt like starting to draw a pony OC. It was my first time drawing a pony and isn't a final version. I wanted feedback on the drawing and anything else in general. Here is some info about my OC. Also, I drew this on a sticky note ;3

Name: Serena (For now. What do you guys think of a name like this for a pony?)

Race: Alicorn (Well... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I like the idea of her being an alicorn. :3)

Backstory: None at the moment. Since I'm being that guy who makes his OC an alicorn I don't plan to give her a backstory of lolipops and kisses. I have to compensate some how. Can't have a perfect pony after all, they just don't exist. If I ever get into writing maybe I could make a fic of her backstory ;3

Color Scheme: I planned on making her black but then it hit me... luna. So I think I'll make her either gray or a dark cyan sort of color. Her mane is going to the other of the two options, most likely. Things might change.

Cutie Mark: No clue. This will most likely come after I've written a backstory. I need something to base it off of.

Plans: I for one know I made her too long. This was my first time after all. I plan to make her not as long aswell and (maybe) adding a jacket. I like the idea of a jacket but I'm a noob drawer and am not sure whether I can pull it off. I'll see later ;3 

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So yah feedback appreciated. Also, I would like to draw on my pc (photoshop) but I don't know a good technique. Drawing with the mouse always ends in horrible lines. Anyone here who draws on pc have any tips? Thanks!

Edited July 6, 2016 by Bernard

[ambergerr 77]

Hi there!    For your first time drawing a pony this is a really good start! Anatomy-wise, the only things I see that can be improved are the long body (like you said) and that the neck should be a bit longer. Other than that your proportions are actually pretty nice! I like that her hooves are defined, and her mane and tail are nicely shaped, though her tail may be more spiky than it needs to be. Also, I like the idea of a jacket! I have issues drawing clothes, too, but maybe give it a shot when you're comfortable!

 

As for computer stuff, it is really hard to draw with just a mouse, but I know it can be done with a lot of patience and practice. A couple things that can make it easier are scanning your drawing into photoshop and then tracing over it on a separate layer -- makes it easier to see if your lines are where they're supposed to be if you've already drawn it on paper and are satisfied. If you're able to, Adobe Illustrator is a lot easier to draw with a mouse if you use their pen tool because you can make a ton of adjustments after making your lines -- it definitely takes some getting used to, though!

 

I'm not really good about the whole "what species/what name/what color scheme" thing when it comes to OCs, so I think I'll leave that up to everyone else! I think you're off to a wonderful start, and I hope to see a version with color (when you decide what to use) sometime!