Applejack (Pony Drawing #3)

[Reuel(Crystal Slave) 287]

Well, I did this one slightly differently; the shading is a lot more subtle and I used bolder lines, etc. I hope you like it! I really appreciate the feedback and positive comments I've been getting, and your advice is really helping so thank you everyone.

 

Let me know how I can continue to progress!

 

 

DA: http://andrewclocksin.deviantart.com/art/Applejack-Why-do-you-have-to-be-so-good-325197248

[NeverAgain653289he32 285]

Dude I love it I'm currently attempting to draw a Rainbow Dash Picture and color it in and this inspires me to try harder keep up the good work

[MuniMoose 489]

your doing very good but we think you need to work on your pony body a little more it's a little awkward, but other then that your doing great work for your third one.

[PinkamenaPartyPie 65]

That is really good! Love the shading and soft colors. The background is really nice as well. The only critique I have is to soften the inside "Eyeliner" at the bottom of the eye a tiny bit. Hope to see more soon!

[Castoro Chiaro 181]

Let's see. Good work on the shading, it all obviously originates from the same source and that can be difficult to get down. The coloring of her eyes is nice, too. The mane and tail look great! The shape's pretty smooth and you got it very close to how it is in the show.

 

In terms of critique, I would suggest putting a bit more shape into her body. Pony's flanks are usually a bit more rounded with a bit of a curve in their spine. Her bangs are a little too broad, and front legs are a little awkwardly positioned. I really hope this helps!

[Regality 233]

Very nice drawing. Each of your drawings keeps getting better. You've got some real talent bro.

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[Reuel(Crystal Slave) 287]

Let's see. Good work on the shading, it all obviously originates from the same source and that can be difficult to get down. The coloring of her eyes is nice, too. The mane and tail look great! The shape's pretty smooth and you got it very close to how it is in the show.

 

In terms of critique, I would suggest putting a bit more shape into her body. Pony's flanks are usually a bit more rounded with a bit of a curve in their spine. Her bangs are a little too broad, and front legs are a little awkwardly positioned. I really hope this helps!

 

That helps a lot! Thanks for the critique, I really appreciate it. I can definitely use these tips to make my next one better.

 

Very nice drawing. Each of your drawings keeps getting better. You've got some real talent bro.

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Thanks. I'm aiming to improve steadily and put out a drawing every day or two. I'll post them here as I complete them.

[Motion Spark 7,807]

 

first of all, I liked much better your Rarity artwork, this one has a weak execution. Look at this picture of Applejack, and notice the differences for yourself. I'll start from head to toe.

• Her head is really streched horizontally, when ponies have a more rounder face, the details on her face are ok (superior mane, eyes snout and mouth), you just forgot her freckles and her nostrils. Her neck is super thin, and it shouldn't show completely anyways since her panytail would cover half of it.
• her torso has a sausage shape, ponies have more of a "bean" like shape, her flank should be rounder, and her chest area is too expanded if you know what I mean. Also her torso is too wide, when these kinds of ponies have really small petite bodies.
• her hooves are super off. You definitelly get that MLP hooves are drawn with a tear liked shape, but you didn't made it consistant like it should be. Look at the image of Applejack I posted and compare her hooves with your Applejack, there's a huge difference. You drew her hinder hooves the same way you drew her fore hooves and that's bad, her fore hooves are attached you her thighs, so that part should be much thicker. Tail is OK

ok, this is my critique. Note that I'm not saying that you suck, because that's not true, you have potencial and you are growing really fast for someone who is at the "attempt" stage.

 

Good Luck

[Reuel(Crystal Slave) 287]

first of all, I liked much better your Rarity artwork, this one has a weak execution. Look at this picture of Applejack, and notice the differences for yourself. I'll start from head to toe.

• Her head is really streched horizontally, when ponies have a more rounder face, the details on her face are ok (superior mane, eyes snout and mouth), you just forgot her freckles and her nostrils. Her neck is super thin, and it shouldn't show completely anyways since her panytail would cover half of it.

• her torso has a sausage shape, ponies have more of a "bean" like shape, her flank should be rounder, and her chest area is too expanded if you know what I mean. Also her torso is too wide, when these kinds of ponies have really small petite bodies.

• her hooves are super off. You definitelly get that MLP hooves are drawn with a tear liked shape, but you didn't made it consistant like it should be. Look at the image of Applejack I posted and compare her hooves with your Applejack, there's a huge difference. You drew her hinder hooves the same way you drew her fore hooves and that's bad, her fore hooves are attached you her thighs, so that part should be much thicker. Tail is OK

ok, this is my critique. Note that I'm not saying that you suck, because that's not true, you have potencial and you are growing really fast for someone who is at the "attempt" stage.

 

Good Luck

 

Thank you for the very precise critique! A lot of the picture was definitely way off. I can almost justify that , though, since I've only been drawing ponies for a few days and before that I hadn't drawn ANYTHING really in years.

 

I'll definitely try to fix these things on my next work, and try to stay more accurate to the original!

 

By the way, I've been using a circle brush to draw everything, do you know of any other tools that would make it look better (in MLP the lines have varying thicknesses and seem to be very dynamic. I'm not sure how to achieve this.

 

Anyway, thanks for the advice!

Edited September 4, 2012 by AndrewClocksin

[Motion Spark 7,807]

Thank you for the very precise critique! A lot of the picture was definitely way off. I can almost justify that , though, since I've only been drawing ponies for a few days and before that I hadn't drawn ANYTHING really in years.

 

I'll definitely try to fix these things on my next work, and try to stay more accurate to the original!

 

By the way, I've been using a circle brush to draw everything, do you know of any other tools that would make it look better (in MLP the lines have varying thicknesses and seem to be very dynamic. I'm not sure how to achieve this.

 

Anyway, thanks for the advice!

 

what kind of program do you use, and, do you own a graphic tablet?

 

actually this ponies are vectored, so smooth curves are the ones you have to learn how to master when you draw ponies, I can't draw smooth lines by myself in any program, they are very sketchy, but that's not a reason for doing a bad drawing.

I think with that brush you are using is way fine, since you are practincing.

 

but if you still want that MLP style, use pen tool and native shapes, that will take a lot of time, but the final resul worth it.

[Reuel(Crystal Slave) 287]

what kind of program do you use, and, do you own a graphic tablet?

 

actually this ponies are vectored, so smooth curves are the ones you have to learn how to master when you draw ponies, I can't draw smooth lines by myself in any program, they are very sketchy, but that's not a reason for doing a bad drawing.

I think with that brush you are using is way fine, since you are practincing.

 

but if you still want that MLP style, use pen tool and native shapes, that will take a lot of time, but the final resul worth it.

 

I use Gimp. Currently I have to use my mouse, but I'm looking into getting a tablet when I have some extra money. I'll try doing what you said; I just finished a good sketch of Twilight and I'll try to make it look better this time when I convert it to digital!

[Motion Spark 7,807]

I use Gimp. Currently I have to use my mouse, but I'm looking into getting a tablet when I have some extra money. I'll try doing what you said; I just finished a good sketch of Twilight and I'll try to make it look better this time when I convert it to digital!

 

are you working under linux? because you can use gimp to sketch, and use inkscape for vectoring, they are both really great programs, yeah! you need the tablet, because with the pressure sensivity you can do softer shapes when you trace a curve, making it look pointy at the very end, just like MLP style.

Me too, used to draw with the mouse and it was kinda frustrating heheh!

[Reuel(Crystal Slave) 287]

are you working under linux? because you can use gimp to sketch, and use inkscape for vectoring, they are both really great programs, yeah! you need the tablet, because with the pressure sensivity you can do softer shapes when you trace a curve, making it look pointy at the very end, just like MLP style.

Me too, used to draw with the mouse and it was kinda frustrating heheh!

 

I'm using windows 7 haha. For now to mimic the pressure sensitivity I'm drawing lines and decreasing the size incrementally at some edges, it actually doesn't take much longer and it looks a lot better. I hope I can get a tablet soon, though, that would make everything so much better.

 

P.S. - My new Twilight drawing is looking MUCH better.

[Motion Spark 7,807]

I'm using windows 7 haha. For now to mimic the pressure sensitivity I'm drawing lines and decreasing the size incrementally at some edges, it actually doesn't take much longer and it looks a lot better. I hope I can get a tablet soon, though, that would make everything so much better.

 

P.S. - My new Twilight drawing is looking MUCH better.

 

well, I wouldn't recomend the tablet, if you don't want to take drawing seriously, that would be too much of money spending, I know you're a musician, perhaps you want to focus on that.

 

your technique to emulate pressure sensivity is pretty cool, combine that with the eraser tool, and erase the left and right sides of each stroke ending, very carefuly until you get a pointy end on your stroke.

 

Twilight Sparkle? I'm very much looking forward to that

[Hazardus_Havard. 479]

The major thing that needs work on the figure would have to be the hair on her head, There's an awful amount being laced on top there.

 

Something that could do without is the background though, it doesn't fit her color scheme nor her personality/traits she exhibits. Try something such as a barn, farmland, or the most obvious choice an apple orchard.