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ekormekolindo — The Night Before Christmas
Published: 2010-12-23 23:20:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 1583; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 0
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Merry Christmas! This is my yearly Christmas doodle of 2010. This year I chose my original characters from the story I am attempting to write but slapped them in an AU. This AU was suppose to be steampunk but since it was my first attempt... it failed pretty badly. So I just rolled with some random mixture of steampunk and whatever and called it good.
Some of the characters you may recognize from some previous drawings I have done but some you may not. They are in there, you just haven't met them yet. ^_^
This is a photo of the original. The scanner utterly murdered the colors I worked so hard to achieve. This still isn't half as good as the original but better than the scan. I am allowing a critique but if you are looking for minor changes in the color, it might already be that way it just wasn't captured right. Just as a fair warning.
Prismacolor pencils on drawing paper
All characters belong to me.
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Comments: 32
This picture is beautifully colored! You have great skill with colored pencils. The shading is very soft and gentle, giving the whole scene a wonderful glow and coziness. The lack of inking lines on the background figures do a good job of bringing the two main subjects forward.
One of the only things I noticed that is a little odd is the little girl's face and neck. I'm not quite sure what it is, whether her face is too short or if she doesn't have enough of a chin before her neck starts.
On the whole, I really love this picture with the wide variety of colors you used. Even the scan is good. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b… " width="15" height="15" alt="
Keep up the good work!
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Thank you! I did go for a different feel with my pencils. I am pretty satisfied. I still like my original better than the scan. Seems like how it always is.
Thanks! Yeah, there is something there. I should have looked for a reference for that pose. It is a difficult pose for me.
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Yeah, the original is always better than the scan. That is the way of the world...*sigh* But still! This one looks great.
It just takes a little practice. There's always poses that you think should be simple but are a lot harder when you actually sit down and try to draw one.
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First of all, it's imperative that I say that your artwork here is truthfully interesting. The approach you have executed is admirably average. It is distinct to me that you put your soul into it with your gratuitous range of techniques. The fore-shortening of this creation is perfectly exact for the mood that I contemplate you are trying to achieve, but however, in saying that this observation is more than likely futile. Although I must say, I see that your use of colour could of been handled better as I see that it doesn't equal the brilliance found in the whole of the artwork. To finish I would like to mention that it has been a joy to invest energy in this review for you and I think it will enable you to upgrade your creation.
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Thank you so very much for using your precious time to critique my piece! I really appreciate it and I shall keep all you have said in mind for any future piece.
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This drawing is so classic-- very soft, cheery, and definitely Dickens-esque. The coloring style is very well executed! Even if the colors were diminished by the scanning, I think that they are still very beautiful and the coloring technique is impressive. The sky is especially eye-catching.
As far as composition goes, this drawing is very engaging. The two characters in the foreground draw immediate attention, but there is plenty going on in the background to make it even more interesting.
I noticed that the little girl's arms seem a bit long for her, which makes her look a little unbalanced, but it's not a major thing. Along those lines, the wreath is pretty tiny, too, but there's nothing wrong with a small wreath- it's just unusual. ^.^
Overall, this is a very beautiful picture that captures a Christmasy feel. Mixing original characters with classic imagery creates an interesting composition that is very creative and engaging. Well done!
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Thank you very much! I appreciate you taking the time to critique this piece.
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You're welcome. Of course I'll take time for you.
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Thank you so very much!
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I love the choice of colors and the background that reminds me of one of the famous Van Gogh's paintings. The surrealism in this picture is great. However, I think you should be more careful when composing your picture. You should center more the characters to the page and be a little more organized with all the elements.
Good work!
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Thank you so very much for the comment! I appreciate your insight. I do agree that things are slightly scattered. It hadn't been planned to be that elaborate. Planning helps. >_< But yes, I do agree and thank you for your time!
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You're welcome, I'm glad to help
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Thanks! It was a challenge to make it warm looking all the while using blues and violets in the piece.
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love the feeling of depth in the scenery. I don't thinkk you failed at all, I like the colonial feel of it, not steam punk but cool none the less.
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Thank you! Yeah. The steampunk failed but still happy how it turned out.
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Really sweet and pretty. (: I love your coloring, and especially how the background seems a tad bit blurry and softer than the main focus of the drawing. The young girl's neck seems a bit thick for her stature, and her arms a bit long... I think. I'm not sure if it is different for children, but arms tend to only extend to about mid-thigh. Her's go to about her knees--or would if extended fully. As for her neck, I'd say bring it back around her jaw/chin area. As it is it seems very thick, and makes her face look awkward.
Great job with the perspective of the buildings in the background, by the way; I'm rather impressed with it and all the straight lines. :'D
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You did all of that just on paper? Amazing ^^
Very well done!
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Yup! All on paper.
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Wow. Very Dickens-esque. I like the soft colors, pastels I'm guessing. I think scanning didn't hurt it much, but then you can always digitally compensate for the loss in quality.
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Thanks! Actually, this was done with colored pencils and some ink. ^_^
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