eightbithoof 518 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 It is with some trepidition that I add my very first drawing to this forum. Very first. As in my previous attempts to draw anything fell flat. My last forray was roughly ten years ago... It's only thanks to the insidious awesomeness of MLP:FiM and the amazing fan works I've seen on deviantArt and YouTube that I've taken up the pen, as it were, again. I've brought this here to garner what constructive criticism I can about my style. I would like to improve drawing in general, and to improve my drawing of ponies in particular. A bit of background on the peice: I used a Wacom Intous 5 touch (PTH650) - and by the way, that thing is awesome - to draw into Autodesk SketchBook Express 2011, sp2. I used a drawing of Big Machintosh as a model - and by model I mean I had the pic open on my second monitor while I was drawing. A bit of eyestrain and a neck cramp later and I had the sketch that eventually became this handsome fellow: So! Fire away! *ducks 7 Pinkthulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orablanco Account 3,707 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 Well, that's much better than my first attempt. At least it actually looks like a pony (I actually do like your drawing on a higher level than that), as opposed to a random collection of lines you hope will be in the shape of a horse. Bravo, good sir. 1 Onwards to my DeviantArt page! Sig by the illustrious Kyoshi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainblow H. Ash 5,091 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 Ah, I see that you have posted this friendly fellow Rind on here for all to see! Very good. I've already dropped a comment on the picture on DeviantArt, but, like I said, I love the eye detail and his color scheme, my only criticism being that his back right leg looks wonky. Good job on this, especially considering that it's been ten freaking years since you seriously tried to draw anything. Glad that our friendly pony friends could bring out your creative side! 1 #bringbackmerriwetherwillaims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir.Flutter Hooves 2,953 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 Wow. This is very nice. I especially like how detailed you got the eyes, and the model of Big Mac is spot on. Really nice, ten out of ten for sure! /) 1 This fantastic signature is made my by awesome friend Rainbow Skywalker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbithoof 518 April 14, 2013 Author Share April 14, 2013 only criticism being that his back right leg looks wonky. Yes it does... Hmm, I think it looks strange because the sketch had Big Mac style hooves and I took those out without changing the leg. Pre-color sketch below... 1 Pinkthulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainblow H. Ash 5,091 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 Yes it does... Hmm, I think it looks strange because the sketch had Big Mac style hooves and I took those out without changing the leg. Pre-color sketch below... 1 - Sketch.jpg Oh, I see now! That picture makes the wonky leg make a lot more sense! It just looks really odd because there's no reference to really tell what that back leg is doing. Now that I see that that makes a whole lot more sense. Thanks for clearing that up. 1 #bringbackmerriwetherwillaims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunapals 13 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 What about his harness that he always has on because he's not big Mac without it I mean that is like part of his attire just like raritys dresses HI! If you've seen this than you are cool!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbithoof 518 April 14, 2013 Author Share April 14, 2013 What about his harness that he always has on because he's not big Mac without it I mean that is like part of his attire just like raritys dresses He's not Big Mac, I simply used Big Mac as a model for him. He is himself - in fact, I've named him Rind. Now, if I were drawing Big Mac, then yes: I would draw the harness as well. Pinkthulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunapals 13 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 Or applejacks hat or pinky pies curls or celestia's crown tiara thing or luna's glitter or twilights books or spikes spikes you see what I'm getting at right ? Still you should have given him something special not just a background pony look because he is going to be a star and stars need special qualitys HI! If you've seen this than you are cool!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunia 332 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 Good job you did better than i did congrats at your artwork, i hope the eyestrain and neck cramp didn't hurt though but Good Job at your first My Little Pony Drawin' 1 Signature made by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunapals 13 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 He should have like I don't know a girlfriend or a hat or a tuba or a halter or something not as plain as he is right now I mean really 1 HI! If you've seen this than you are cool!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~SadisticFluttershy~ 779 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 I like! Way better then my first attempt that's for sure! /)* But, one thing i noticed quickly, what's up with the back right leg? It looks deformed. Steroids, that's it.. Yes.. that's it. Other than 7.5/10 for a scale rating. 1 Thanks MiniKirby! It's soooooo awesome! "Enough Chitchat time is candy!".- Pinkie Pie. "Storm Chasing is a commitment. Not a choice". -Me "Never stop chasing!"- Reed Timmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunapals 13 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 How do you do the emoticons because I don't know how and it's really bugging me that I can't do them and I feel left out because of that HI! If you've seen this than you are cool!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbithoof 518 April 14, 2013 Author Share April 14, 2013 He should have like I don't know a girlfriend or a hat or a tuba or a halter or something not as plain as he is right now I mean really Rofl! Ok ok! I'll work on a background or something =P He has a kumquat on his flank. I could put him in a kumquat orchard or something. Pinkthulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunapals 13 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 Yeahhh sure but he should still have a prop like a hat or scarf or girlfriend or hay in his mouth or just something like that And you better not be picking on me for this because you said you wanted " constructive criticism " in your own words so how about them kumquats I could draw him a girlfriend if you wanted as long as you don't mind her looking like cherolee with different colors and a !!!!!!!!!!PROP!!!!!!!! Sorry if I seem like a sassy (bad word) but I am so tired just like apple jack after making that bet with big Macintosh so sorry Oh well a back ground will help a little but I'm tired so night night peeps lunapal is out of this amazing my little pony theamed place be back in the morn sionara adios bye 1 HI! If you've seen this than you are cool!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbithoof 518 April 14, 2013 Author Share April 14, 2013 And you better not be picking on me for this because you said you wanted " constructive criticism " in your own words so how about them kumquats I wouldn't do such a thing. I hear you - and I shall give the matter some thought. As for kumquats, in the words of the immortal Pinkie Pie: "Pickel barrel pickel barrel pickel barrel!! Pickel barrel, kumquat! Pickel barrel, kumquat! Pickel barrel, kumquat! Chimmi-cherry-chunga!!" Good night! Pinkthulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Airbourne 21,977 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 A very first drawing in a long long time you say? I wish the first drawing I did was that awesome! Shoot mine are still terrible, terrible D: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunapals 13 April 14, 2013 Share April 14, 2013 (edited) Shes an evil enchantress she does evil dances and when you look into her eyes she will put you in trances so what will she do she'll make a big evil stew and she'll gobble you up in a big tasty stew so watch out Guys I'm posting a quiz in a couple days that's homemade to see which pony you are so rock on guys and try it when you can ok ; P ; P Edited April 14, 2013 by Lunapals 1 HI! If you've seen this than you are cool!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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