So Many Doodles!

[ZomBrony 347]

these are great, I find it difficult to believe they're just doodles, it would take me forever to do anything and it would probably still be a thousand times worse

[Enigma 200]

these are great, I find it difficult to believe they're just doodles, it would take me forever to do anything and it would probably still be a thousand times worse

 

The only picture here that wasn't a doodle is the very first one of two ponies sleeping (Bathory, my pony, and Rainboom, a friend's pony) which took a couple of days. c:

And it just takes hours of hardcore practice, breaking things down into simple shapes and finding your own style~

[Daring Do 195]

I've been wondering this for a while now... but how does one create hair that is stringy? I could never manage to do something like that... Perhaps you have a tutorial on that... now that you mention it?

[ZomBrony 347]

The only picture here that wasn't a doodle is the very first one of two ponies sleeping (Bathory, my pony, and Rainboom, a friend's pony) which took a couple of days. c:

And it just takes hours of hardcore practice, breaking things down into simple shapes and finding your own style~

that's probably why i'm not as good then, I don't like things taking long times, i'm not very patient either

[Enigma 200]

I've been wondering this for a while now... but how does one create hair that is stringy? I could never manage to do something like that... Perhaps you have a tutorial on that... now that you mention it?

I just do squiggly lines in the general direction I want them in XD If I don't like it I try it again and again~ Sometimes it takes me a while to get them how I want them to be~ It helps doing it with a sharp light pencil or tiiiiny brush (for digital programs since you can't erase paint). If you'd like me to go more into hair for you I could whip you up a really quick tutorial?

that's probably why i'm not as good then, I don't like things taking long times, i'm not very patient either

Yeah, honestly, I was like that for a long time. I just did very quick 5 minute doodles over and over and over which then turned into 10 minute doodles, 30 minutes, etc etc and now a doodle for me can be up to 3 hours. XD The longest I've worked on anything would be about 7 hours I think, it drains me to do things like that though.

[Daring Do 195]

 

I just do squiggly lines in the general direction I want them in XD If I don't like it I try it again and again~ Sometimes it takes me a while to get them how I want them to be~ It helps doing it with a sharp light pencil or tiiiiny brush (for digital programs since you can't erase paint). If you'd like me to go more into hair for you I could whip you up a really quick tutorial?

Yeah, honestly, I was like that for a long time. I just did very quick 5 minute doodles over and over and over which then turned into 10 minute doodles, 30 minutes, etc etc and now a doodle for me can be up to 3 hours. XD The longest I've worked on anything would be about 7 hours I think, it drains me to do things like that though.

Well... if that is all there is too it, I don't want to bother you about it... Thanks for the information though!

[Neikos 968]

Well... if that is all there is too it, I don't want to bother you about it... Thanks for the information though!

 

There is also the whole.

 

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Thing to it!

[Enigma 200]

Well... if that is all there is too it, I don't want to bother you about it... Thanks for the information though!

 

You're welcome c:

In short I colour the hair with the base colour(s), then shade it, then go over the whole thing and put in each strand of hair (it sounds like it takes forever, it can if you do a lot of layers) with tones and highlight colours and sometimes colours from the background and then when I'm happy with it all I'll do the loose strands of hair/squiggly hairs~ c:

There is also the whole.

 

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Thing to it!

 

I have to agree, hair is hard to do since you need to concentrate on where it's coming from (the crown or what not) and then how it falls, then the layers of hair, etc. I rarely go into extreme detail when I do things though unless it's for college.

[Neikos 968]

I have to agree, hair is hard to do since you need to concentrate on where it's coming from (the crown or what not) and then how it falls, then the layers of hair, etc. I rarely go into extreme detail when I do things though unless it's for college.

Hah, if hair would be the only problem I have... Those backlegs how do they work!? And the nuzzle too is a complete mystery to me.

[ZomBrony 347]

 

I just do squiggly lines in the general direction I want them in XD If I don't like it I try it again and again~ Sometimes it takes me a while to get them how I want them to be~ It helps doing it with a sharp light pencil or tiiiiny brush (for digital programs since you can't erase paint). If you'd like me to go more into hair for you I could whip you up a really quick tutorial?

Yeah, honestly, I was like that for a long time. I just did very quick 5 minute doodles over and over and over which then turned into 10 minute doodles, 30 minutes, etc etc and now a doodle for me can be up to 3 hours. XD The longest I've worked on anything would be about 7 hours I think, it drains me to do things like that though.

well I don't really doodle at all anymore, maybe I should getting some positive comeback online might help my self-esteem

[Enigma 200]

Hah, if hair would be the only problem I have... Those backlegs how do they work!? And the nuzzle too is a complete mystery to me.

I had a lot of problems with the legs, the body shape and muzzle too when I first started drawing ponies. Also, eye placement, which is still a problem for me. Luckily I still have all of my old references that I go back to when I'm really stuck. Here's a few that might help you:
x x x x x x

well I don't really doodle at all anymore, maybe I should getting some positive comeback online might help my self-esteem

Yeah! <3 And there's always some pony out there ready to help you too if you're stuck~ I just posted some refs btw if you want to flick through them~ <3 Edited March 7, 2012 by Enigma

[Neikos 968]

I had a lot of problems with the legs, the body shape and muzzle too when I first started drawing ponies. Also, eye placement, which is still a problem for me. Luckily I still have all of my old references that I go back to when I'm really stuck. Here's a few that might help you:

x x x x x x

 

Thank you a lot! Saved them all!

[ZomBrony 347]

I had a lot of problems with the legs, the body shape and muzzle too when I first started drawing ponies. Also, eye placement, which is still a problem for me. Luckily I still have all of my old references that I go back to when I'm really stuck. Here's a few that might help you:

x x x x x x

 

Yeah! <3 And there's always some pony out there ready to help you too if you're stuck~ I just posted some refs btw if you want to flick through them~ <3

 

might look at them tomorrow after school

[Enigma 200]

My character Creeps~

[Laydee Kaze 400]

You have amazing art :3 It's so lovely~ I love your style!

 

HNNNNG, Might have to commission you at some point ;D

[Enigma 200]

You have amazing art :3 It's so lovely~ I love your style!

 

HNNNNG, Might have to commission you at some point ;D

 

O: Commissions are LOVED. Especially since I need the money~ One of my cats needs to go to the vet to be shaved, his coat is all matted. (He was pretty much abandoned by his last owners and we have their permission now so we can take him to the vet)

[Laydee Kaze 400]

O: Commissions are LOVED. Especially since I need the money~ One of my cats needs to go to the vet to be shaved, his coat is all matted. (He was pretty much abandoned by his last owners and we have their permission now so we can take him to the vet)

How much would it be for a two character coloured piece? :3 I know you seem to prefer to draw darker stuff, but I'd want it themed all lovey and stuff :U

[Enigma 200]

How much would it be for a two character coloured piece? :3 I know you seem to prefer to draw darker stuff, but I'd want it themed all lovey and stuff :U

 

Hmmm it depends on how detailed you want it really

£5 for the first pony (full body, coloured), +£4 for each additional pony, +£3 for a background~

I'll need references of both ponies, what pose you would like, what kind of background you want (If you want the background to be just a gradient or white/transparent it doesn't cost anything extra), and what kind of expressions you want, etc.

[JappleackWithApples 34]

damn it...i wish i can draw..but i am stuck with abstract art...

[Laydee Kaze 400]

Hmmm it depends on how detailed you want it really

£5 for the first pony (full body, coloured), +£4 for each additional pony, +£3 for a background~

I'll need references of both ponies, what pose you would like, what kind of background you want (If you want the background to be just a gradient or white/transparent it doesn't cost anything extra), and what kind of expressions you want, etc.

Not OVERLY detailed x3 hmm. I'll boop you a PM. >:3

[Enigma 200]

damn it...i wish i can draw..but i am stuck with abstract art...

Abstract art can be incredible~ <3 Like this.

Not OVERLY detailed x3 hmm. I'll boop you a PM. >:3

Okay :3 <333
(I love that word, bloop!) Edited March 8, 2012 by Enigma

[JappleackWithApples 34]

yeah but the type of art is more like me adding pictures to a background.

[Enigma 200]

Well, this needs to be updated c:

[ShadowBean 318]

I must say your drawings are really awesome! I love your style

[Enigma 200]

Hey everypony!

Still keeping y'all posted~
It seems as though one of my latest pieces has soared into the limelight~

My shiny new Deviantart: EnigmaticalMe

(If you have seen this you may notice I've made a few alterations)

Happy belated Easter~

Enjoy! I may be leaving here so if you would like to see more of my art please watch me on DeviantArt <33 Thank you! Hope to see y'all there.

Edited April 4, 2012 by Enigma