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cartoongirl7 — A Coffee Love
Published: 2009-11-24 20:58:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 199827; Favourites: 13467; Downloads: 0
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Materials: Inking pens, Copic Sketch markers, adjusted with PS.Time: 20 hours.
I'm never touching bricks again. Ever. OTL;;
It's been getting cold here lately, so I wanted to draw something warm and cozy. Or just something that gives peaceful, happy vibes :>
I'm sure many of you guys have already seen a peek of this if you've been coming to my Livestreams since I did most of the color there. It's finally done after hours and hours of procrastination, distraction, and spilling ranch powder on the picture :'D
This was my first time doing an indoor setting so it's a lot of hit and misses. Especially the window, which I dreaded doing and put off until the last minute 8D;; When I finally got to it, it was basically like LALALALA IDK WTF I'M DOINGGG *slather on random colors* but it turned out alright so yey /shot. Don't underestimate coloring bricks either. I made the mistake of doing so, thinking I'd draw a few bricks and be done w/ them in an hour or two, but HAHAHA YEA RIGHT. I used like 10 shades of brown/mahogany/red/gray on each brick. Ffff never doing bricks again.
I took plenty of work in progress photos, so expect a walkthrough/tutorial of this coming up soon 8D
I can't wait for winter break ohohoho /hibernates
Happy holidays everyone!
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The color is so beautiful! It's so warm but somehow lonely.
Something that I found is the position of her elbow is too lower. Her right leg rotation is too much left. her right hand thumb is too front.
The kitty seems like it's flying. I think it will be better if some fluff of the carpet blocking him/her.
And I think that the shadow of chair, the bear's scarf on the blanket and the girl's foot on the carpet too less.
The flower in the canvas on the wall isn't like a real thing. Maybe with adding some calyx will make it more lively. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b… " width="15" height="15" alt="
This critique has no offense. Critique me back if you want. a critique as hard as you can. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s… " width="15" height="15" alt="
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I've been looking at this picture and a conclusion has been made: this picture makes us feel at home. The overall "feeling" is marvelous; a warm winter day with your best friend. The minor details, like the cat in the corner, the flowers on the table cloth, the hearts in the picture, and the cracks on the wall all just add to the beauty of the picture.
There are a few things to keep in mind when drawing a picture like this, however. For example, depth is really important. In this picture, however, depth did not play such a big role. The background of the picture attracts the same amount of audience compared to the foreground of the picture. I think that although the background is important, in a picture like this that seems to convey the theme "home", the foreground should have more details than the background. It would make the picture "pop" in a way.
Another thing to keep in mind when drawing is proportions. I must say, your art has quite a cute and unique style, but in this picture the legs are lacking in proportion. I think it is important to pay more attention to it the next time you draw.
Overall, the picture is beautiful; the fade off effects on the corner makes it seem like a scene in a memory you want to keep forever.
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Remember what I said about my intention in critiquing this picture? Well, her it is.
I'll split this critique in two sections: "BACKGROUND" and "FOREGROUND."
BACKGROUND
Compared to your previous works, the background to this picture is amazingly executed. The bricks are by far the best part of it. I like how you blended so many different colors to make the bricks look less boring for lack of better word for it. Had the bricks been monotonous in color, they will not have much of an impact or presence.
Perspective wise, there are flaws. I do like the sense of perspective provided by the bookshelf and the windowsill. However, the table, chair, books, and to some extent, the picture frame contribute little or nothing to it because they look so flat from this vantage point. For instance, the chair looks like it only has two legs or is very, very close to the wall. The same thing can be said about the table.
I think the candles should contribute more in lighting the scene more to create a little more impact. Right now, they don't seem to illuminate anything.
The overall color scheme looks good, but I think the furniture could have received the same treatment as the bricks.
FOREGROUND
As usual, you did a splendid job. The bear and kitten looks alright as I don't seem to be bothered by anything from them.
The girl, however, has some flaws. The way she seems to be sitting shows the flaws. Her back looks a bit straight than normal. Her right leg is too conveniently eclipsed by her left leg from this vantage point.
CONCLUSION
Hopefully, the (very long) above critique helps.
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This image is so beautiful.
The picture gives off such a sense of home, warmth, and content. It's very cute, as well.
I want to wear her sweater so badly!
Anyway, onto technique, I guess.
I love the bricks. All that effort and color went a long way. They look wonderful, and you should be proud of them.
The Kitten with the blanket is another nice touch, it really increases the warmth exuding from the picture.
If there hadn't been books in the picture, I would have liked it less for some reason. I think it's because the books add another layer of "home" feeling. As do the slippers.
Just another wonderful piece from you.
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This is a really cute picture! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b… " width="15" height="15" alt="
The window came out looking fantastic (everything did, actually), and your composition is really amazing. There are plenty of little details to keep your eye occupied. The little kitty in the blanket is adorable. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/l/l… " width="26" height="17" alt="
If I can just offer a little ounce of critique. In your composition, you need to be careful of tangencies. That is, when two objects seem they are right up against each other, when they really aren't. The back of the girls head, and the painting on the wall, are causing a tangency. A good idea would have been to 1) overlap the girls head over the painting, or 2) left a gap. It helps create the illusion of depth in a drawing. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s… " width="15" height="15" alt="
Your anatomy is looking really good, although there are small, insignificant mistakes. This might just depend on your style, but her forearm is a little short and so is her upper leg. But as I said, that might just be part of your style. In ideal anatomy, the forearm and upper arm should be the same length. And the lower leg (knee inclusive) should be the same length as the whole thigh (knee exclusive).
Hope this helps and sorry for the long crit (I'm a pretty tough critic, but I'm easily impressed. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/w… " width="15" height="15" alt="
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Haha, saw you doing this on livestream XD.
Okay to start of, yes the picture on the wall is indeed well done!
I see that you have put it a lot of effort onto the bricks, seeing how you colored them at livestream LOL. The border of the window is also very well done, and it looks life like 8D
And the teddy bear! It's just really adorable. I like the paw prints on the blanket too C:. As usual, on your characters, the hair is flawless and is well shaded~
Overall, I can see that the picture has a rather warm feeling to it, good for the current weather 8D. Your picture, again, never fails to impress me. Another wonderful job by Jo! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/x/x… " width="15" height="15" alt="
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"A Coffee Love" by Cartoongirl7 is a great seasonal vision! It gives off a great, warm and sensual feeling of the warm indoors as you peek out the window to view a winter wonderland of snow. It is a geneous work with adorable factors that brings back the memory of childhood tea parties, and the teddy bear that comforts everone's world.
The one thing I could add that would perhaps give off a warmer feel would be perhaps a fireplace? or maybe instead of fading the edges to white, fade them to black? As well as the table seems a little small, adding more shadows would give it more of a 3D dynamic.
All in all, this is a great peice for the winter festivity, and was definately "the cup of coffee" of my day!
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Jo! I love this piece of art because the teddy bear matches the girl perfectly and the coloring is beautiful. You obviously have much patience (unlike me with my copics) and since I was there on the Livestream when you colored this, I saw all the WIPs and truly how long you spent on the bricks 8D
The composition is lovely but only one thing that I would say is that I think that the bricks don't match the vision of a warm scene. Maybe it is just me but when I see bricks I think of the cold. Especially during winter, bricks are very chilly and I think this picture would be better portrayed if you added a strong light source (but soft) perhaps firelight to shed on the girl and the bear from the front to balance out the "coldness". The fire would compliment the whole picture. I can see that you used warm grays and I think I see E77 on the bricks and the technique is absolutely perfect since your coloring reminds me of cell shading in CG.
Overall this piece is wonderfully executed ; )
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Lovely winter theme-pic that gives a wonderful feel of nostalgically loaded childhood years. The teddy bear in particular helps.
There is a nice contrast between the bitter cold outside and the deep and gentle warmth within the home. The giant teddy's round shape, large head, hat and scarf makes him exceptionally cuddly, and the girl is very cute with the rosettes, and the thick jumper and cup of steaming warm coffee (or chocolate, or tea...) give her a cozy feel. The presence of little shelves with books and pot plants give her a nurting and thoughful impression. The look in her eyes aids in this too. She looks very gentle.
The little kitty napping succeeds with the impossible: doing this pic even more adorable than it already is!
The hazy feel at the the edges of the picture aids in the impression of it being a nostalgic memory.
The brickwork is amazingly detailed. One way you could have spared yourself a little effort on he brick and added an extra cute detail would be a pair of nicely patterned curtains, I guess, but they are not strictly necessary, of course. Your pic is truly lovely as it is.
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I'm sorry I'm sending you so many messages and favorite bombing your gallery- but I must say this is my absolute favorite. It's like a storybook from when I was little mixed with a little anime.
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OH MY GOSH!! I actually love this!! That is too cute!!(> w <)
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Absloutely lovely! This makes me feel all warm inside <3 And want some hot coco....
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I wish I could live in that house. And I also wish I could learn how to use copic markers on that level.
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Haha. This is me. This is me and my bear. So cute!
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you earned yourself a watcher. the painting technique is incredibly professional! my paintings always smudge together, and there's always too much black. I wish I could do that so bad! You should be extremely proud of yourself for achieving such a wonderful piece of art.
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WOAAAAH,
your art inspires a good sensation~ a peace sensation
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lol, haha ! I posted this comment before read the description ... well , you've reached the goal, for sure!
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the bear is sho cwoote he looks sho depressed he's like, "thanks for the tea, i'll bet it's cold though" XD
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"Would you like some donuts with your coffee, Mr. Bear?"
"No thanks, I'm stuffed."
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Pun?
Or just making a statement
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This is sooo cute
i wish this was a manga or something lmao
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Amazing ı love it :3 100/100 Beautiful
İt's Me -----> :3
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This is very lovely, I feel warm by looking at this photo. The color combination match so well. you are so good at using market xD
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who the hell nedd a tabler when you know how to use markers? XD it's beautiful T_T
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I think it's sad that the teddy bear (and the kitten) are the only ones to keep her company through the cold wintry night. I love it.
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It reminds me of a dream i had once...
I love this picture! >w<
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Hello!
Your work is featured here: jocelyner.deviantart.com/journ… Happy New Year!
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