First time drawing ponies - New OC

[Raritas 6,820]

Hey everyone, today I decided to try and draw an OC. I haven't got one yet, and I was thinking about roleplaying so I kinda need one. So, meet _______ ....... Oh yeah... I don't have a name for him yet...

I'll think of that later.

I drew him with a backpack, hat and a map, so he could be a hiker or explorer, seeing as I like hiking personally. I couldn't decide between an Earth or Pegasus pony, but then I thought, if he was a pegasus, being a hiker would be a bit redundant... So he's an Earth pony for now. 

 

I haven't decided on a Cutie mark either yet, but that'll come later.

 

Please, any critique or problems you can see, say them. It's my first proper drawing without a reference, so don't expect a masterpiece...

 

 

Thanks

 

P.S I know the legs are horrible... XD

[Silverwisp the Bard 2,353]

The main problem is lack of structure: just drawing parts onto each other makes for a disjointed look.

I'd recommend starting over, using this as a reference guide.

[Raritas 6,820]

The main problem is lack of structure: just drawing parts onto each other makes for a disjointed look.

I'd recommend starting over, using this as a reference guide.

 

Yeah, I agree. I kinda just ran into this, just to see how it turned out seeing as I've never really tried properly before. I've seen methods like them before, but I'll try it out next time using that reference, thanks. Hopefully it'll look better haha

[SugarBlast 5]

i cant tell its your first time, cause like the first time i drew a pony it turned out.. well um lets just say it wasn't a million dollar piece 

[galaxysquid 2,122]

That's alright for your first time. I know the first time drawing ponies for me was terrible! This is way better. 

 

Here's a tip: Try tracing ponies a couple times before you free hand them. It'll help you get used to the pony anatomy.

 

Great job for your first time though, and keep it up. Hope to see more from you in the future!

Edited October 7, 2013 by PrincessOfWub

[Deathmark1999 7]

Well, its already really good for your first attempt on drawing ponies. My profile picture displays how terrible I draw for ponies in another style and it was my first try. Dunno why I put it as a profile pic though. 3_3 

[Stumppa 47]

Absolutely love him fierce expression, ready for adventure and all that, what? 

 

Anatomy wise I would just go and study actual horses. I know MLP ponies are stylized but the way they move is pretty natural and especially the walking, trotting and galloping cycles are very well thought out because they move like actual equines. Also ponies and horses are gorgeous animals so there is lots of fun studying them. I won't lie, they are also very difficult to draw but you have to start somewhere, yes? 

 

Still, his expression is very good, those aren't the easiest to make clear either, well done !

Edited October 20, 2013 by Stumppa

[Astralis 62]

Hmm, I think you should practice anatomy. He has too little legs and really big head. But don't give up! Draw, draw and draw, because all artists have to start from something. :3 

[Jamesblorg39welsh 125]

Try watching a youtube tutorial that will explain it I recommend the tutorial by artalacarte guidelines are the key here