My very first pony vector!

[Terra the Tomekeeper 49]

Well, after drawing a quick sketch I decided to use Inkscape. I don't really know what I was doing, so... please give me some feedback on it. And critique it as well.

 

Hopefully this is a good start. Not sure how many of these I'll do, but I wanted to give it a try anyway!

 

[Discovery Dream 592]

Pretty good The anatomy overall could use some work but for a first vector it shows promise and potential. Good job and good luck with your next pieces.

[Bohtty 1,775]

It's decent for a first time vector, but it's hard to critique your vector skills without having the raw files to evaluate your vector structure. I would also recommend Adobe illustrator if it's within your budget. They also have a 30 day trial. I cannot tell you how much better Illustrator is when compared to Inkscape.

[Terra the Tomekeeper 49]

It's decent for a first time vector, but it's hard to critique your vector skills without having the raw files to evaluate your vector structure. I would also recommend Adobe illustrator if it's within your budget. They also have a 30 day trial. I cannot tell you how much better Illustrator is when compared to Inkscape.

 

Well, I did download Illustrator. And I have the 30 day trial, but using it is so... weird. I don't understand how the pen tool works in that.

 

Plus, the $500+ price tag is a bit... much. XD

[Bohtty 1,775]

Well, I did download Illustrator. And I have the 30 day trial, but using it is so... weird. I don't understand how the pen tool works in that.

 

Plus, the $500+ price tag is a bit... much. XD

 

You didn't use the Inkscape's version of the pentool for that vector? The pen tool is EVERYTHING in all vector programs. If I was teaching a vector class and you made that without the pens tool/similar tools help, you'd get a failing grade. :

But since your not, it doesn't really matter now does it xD? All I can say is that if you don't know the pen tool, learn the pen tool. Each vector program has one.

Edited August 31, 2012 by Bohtty

[Terra the Tomekeeper 49]

You didn't use the Inkscape's version of the pentool for that vector? The pen tool is EVERYTHING in all vector programs. If I was teaching a vector class and you made that without the pens tool/similar tools help, you'd get a failing grade. :

But since your not, it doesn't really matter now does it xD? All I can say is that if you don't know the pen tool, learn the pen tool. Each vector program has one.

 

No, I did use the pen tool. I just don't understand how it's used in Adobe Illustrator. Also, if this is any help, here's the picture I used for reference.

 

http://mlp.wikia.com/wiki/File:12-1rainbowdash-diggingground-S1E12.png

[Bohtty 1,775]

Could you upload the raw file somewhere so that I may better critique your vector for the structure and technique used rather than the end result xD?

 

On a side note, You should make some of your lines end in points rather than just ending with rounding. Like on the arms.

 

Also, never use black.

[Terra the Tomekeeper 49]

Could you upload the raw file somewhere so that I may better critique your vector for the structure and technique used rather than the end result xD?

 

On a side note, You should make some of your lines end in points rather than just ending with rounding. Like on the arms.

 

Also, never use black.

 

I can't do that right now, but I will when I get the chance. And why shouldn't I use black? I guess it's something I don't quite understand.

[Bohtty 1,775]

I can't do that right now, but I will when I get the chance. And why shouldn't I use black? I guess it's something I don't quite understand.

 

Because black doesn't exist anywhere naturally. Therfore, when you use black, it automatically starts off on the wrong foot.

[Pix3M 607]

I can't do that right now, but I will when I get the chance. And why shouldn't I use black? I guess it's something I don't quite understand.

 

You don't have to use black, but instead, consider using a color that seems black, but not quite as it has a little bit of color in it. You can also reconsider your choice of gray using a different gray that seems gray but not quite (e.g. having it slightly yellow tinge like Octavia's coat or something). You'll have much less boring colors, unless boring is what you want.

Edited August 31, 2012 by Pix3M

[Dusty Soul 2,611]

It's decent, the anatomy just looks strange to me. Other then the weird structure it looks pretty darn good for a first vector.

[Jokuc 8,173]

Well, after drawing a quick sketch I decided to use Inkscape. I don't really know what I was doing, so... please give me some feedback on it. And critique it as well. Hopefully this is a good start. Not sure how many of these I'll do, but I wanted to give it a try anyway! http://pinkiest-of-p...t.com/#/d5d5ziy

So I put some circles on this.

 

 

The blue circles means that you should remove the sharp edges. As you can see your curves ends like on the left image. To fix this, select the top node that needs to be curved. Then press the button shown as number 2 on the third image (the Bezier Curve tool). It should make it look like the right image. Well, you will have to adjust the curves.

 

The green circles I've put on your vector is where the lines should be sharp. This is quite hard to do so I can explain it in skype or something. The red one is just that the nose is a little bit messed up there.

 

 

 

It's decent for a first time vector, but it's hard to critique your vector skills without having the raw files to evaluate your vector structure. I would also recommend Adobe illustrator if it's within your budget. They also have a 30 day trial. I cannot tell you how much better Illustrator is when compared to Inkscape.

You didn't use the Inkscape's version of the pentool for that vector? The pen tool is EVERYTHING in all vector programs. If I was teaching a vector class and you made that without the pens tool/similar tools help, you'd get a failing grade. : But since your not, it doesn't really matter now does it xD? All I can say is that if you don't know the pen tool, learn the pen tool. Each vector program has one.

 

Actually, Adobe Illustrator is a waste of money unless you're buing the full Adobe Program Pack. Inkscape has greater quality on it's files than Illustrator does and it exports extremely high resolution images much faster than Illustrator.

 

I think I posted this thing last time but read it through

 

 

 

 

Edited September 1, 2012 by Mr. Nibblers

[Lonewolf 127]

At first I thought the drawing was a pony in a batman-like outfit, but then I read it was a cyborg, silly me. The vector good enough for being one of your first. The anatomy looks a little weirds but I'm sure with some practice you'll get the perfect shapes.

[Bohtty 1,775]

Actually, Adobe Illustrator is a waste of money unless you're buing the full Adobe Program Pack. Inkscape has greater quality on it's files than Illustrator does and it exports extremely high resolution images much faster than Illustrator.

 

I disagree with all three of your statements.

Perhaps it exports high res images faster, but the difference is incredibly negligible and highly reliant on the computer's hardware.

Same with the quality of export. The resolutions are so similar that it hardly even matters.

 

Not only that, but Illustrator's interface is designed by a designer and not the programmers as it clearly is with Inkscape.

 

Both programs are the same when it comes to basic tools and features, the only difference is that Illustrator's design is effective and reduces the time to both learn it and make vectors in it.

 

That is why Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard and not Inkscape.

[XUNUSEDXXX 3,459]

It looks good, but its right front leg looks a bit out of place in comparison to where the rest of the body and legs are... For other tips, just look at the other comments.

[Jokuc 8,173]

@@Bohtty, I have used both inkscape and illustrator and I think it was harder to learn how to use illustrator than it was to learn inkscape. Illustrator takes 100 years to open up while inkscape takes a second. Inkscape does the work perfectly and I don't see a reason to pay for a program when you can get another for free with all features you need.

[Bohtty 1,775]

@@Bohtty, I have used both inkscape and illustrator and I think it was harder to learn how to use illustrator than it was to learn inkscape. Illustrator takes 100 years to open up while inkscape takes a second. Inkscape does the work perfectly and I don't see a reason to pay for a program when you can get another for free with all features you need.

 

I have used both as well.

For me, Illustrator opens far quicker than Inkscape. It's the computer not the program. Adobe Illustrator CS6, the most up-to-date, opens far quicker than it's predecessors. Inkscape has all the features you need, but what if you want to do more advanced stuff?

If you have any interest in doing graphic design as a living then I would recommend Illustrator.

Illustrator is just more powerful and more efficient than inkscape. The results can be similar, but it's the path to get those results that are different.

 

If you don't want to pay for it, then don't pay for it. wink wink.

Edited September 2, 2012 by Bohtty

[Jokuc 8,173]

@@Bohtty, Well this guy just wants to make pony vectors. There is no need to buy something more advanced and with more features when you not need it. Inkscape is a simple vectoring program and it does the job perfectly and is in my opinion better than illustrator. I also think it's easier to work with. But if it is like you say that you wanna do like advanced graphic designs and stuff, yeah adobe illustrator is the choice. But then you will have to spend some money for it too. (If you not pirate all your programs like me) Edited September 2, 2012 by Mr. Nibblers