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Description Trying to polish up my painting style.. And to create more appealing work plus a more consistent style. .__.

Not 100% satisfied with this piece, but from now on I really want to put more work out there and be more active. I'm not patient enough to spend 100 hours
on every painting. >:I I'm planning to open commissions more frequently and to accept 2 or 3 small ones at a time, besides working on a bigger one.
And working on personal work/my projects inbetween.

I'm still in a fase where I am not that happy about my work overall, and there's this constant pressure of improving faster - the
biggest challenge will be to abandon that feeling for good. It's a slow process. ^^

Used one of my own photos as a ref. It's very much inspired by the calming feeling I experience whenever I'm in a forest, especially Estonian ones because you know..
I am a lil obsessed with teh country. .-.
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Maxojir [2023-01-15 08:59:43 +0000 UTC]

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MangekkoJones [2017-08-20 23:41:01 +0000 UTC]

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I think you did good with this piece, my only real complaint is that it needs refinement. The reason being is the strokes are soft, though I find this isn't a complete turnoff. The softness does give it a certain feel, but if you want to improve this, I suggest to add a few lines (or inking). I think you did fine with the lighting and light spots, it makes the leaves look thick. I think you could also add some more variety of greens and browns here, they seem a tad flat.

The only other thing I wanna say is that I wish I could go to Estonia.

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Empoh In reply to MangekkoJones [2017-08-21 19:32:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for taking the time to critique.
I agree with your points of advice, I will certainly keep
it in mind when working on my next work! I will have to find a balance between
the refined bits and the smoother bits in my paintings.

And I'd certainly recommend to visit Estonia! ^^

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MangekkoJones In reply to Empoh [2017-08-21 22:58:08 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome! and good luck!
where should I visit?

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Empoh In reply to MangekkoJones [2017-08-22 19:35:37 +0000 UTC]

Tallinn for sure, and as for nature the entire country is full of forests so you can't miss that when you're there.
I'd certainly go to a swamp as well if I would have had the possibility. The forests in the south might be somewhat more tempting though.

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MangekkoJones In reply to Empoh [2017-08-24 05:12:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind!Β 

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Cain-Draws [2017-08-20 22:15:45 +0000 UTC]

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This I have to say is a pretty nice step forwards in terms of adding more depth to your drawings.

The colours, and the distance of detail until it fades into the background keeps the eye busy, and adds a whole new layer of possibility in terms of character positioning that I don't often see in your drawings.

Whilst not polished, and heavily referenced, it does still show you can put together a basis that could potentially become a great drawing.

There's no doubt in my mind that you'll make plenty of progress in trying to satisfy your artistic cravings.

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Empoh In reply to Cain-Draws [2017-08-21 19:38:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for leaving a critique!
I hope to build further on this indeed ^^ Character positioning is
what I've been thinking about yup, still find it a bit challenging to
have a composition in which the character just fits the bg well.. .__.
I left one out here on purpose, because
1). less time consuming c:
2). I wanted to focus on the nature
But that's certainy I need to grow in.

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hyalu In reply to Cain-Draws [2017-08-21 02:31:41 +0000 UTC]

thank you for very positive critique!
i will continue creating art that will satisfy me
and will be love by everyone

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xWhiteFoxSpiritx [2017-09-27 16:23:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I could get lost into the scene for ever...so very peaceful and magic Marvelous atmosphere! Just like a fairytale.

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Empoh In reply to xWhiteFoxSpiritx [2017-09-27 19:26:21 +0000 UTC]

That's lovely to hear! I am very glad you like it! It was intended to look a bit
dreamy, so I am happy it reminds of a fairtytale.Β 

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Ohmegi [2017-08-26 17:39:35 +0000 UTC]

This makes me want to go hiking :3

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Empoh In reply to Ohmegi [2017-08-26 21:41:53 +0000 UTC]

Great! Because.. Hiking is good for you! xD

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Ohmegi In reply to Empoh [2017-08-28 02:52:26 +0000 UTC]

Yus! I just wish I had better hiking places '^^ I live in the flatest place ever

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Empoh In reply to Ohmegi [2017-08-28 20:40:58 +0000 UTC]

I feel you.. My region is flat as heck as well xD ..My entire country is, but that's besides the point.. .__.
I should move to a foresty place sometime.

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Ohmegi In reply to Empoh [2017-09-03 03:39:05 +0000 UTC]

Lol it makes things tough. I have forests around here, but they're weedy and stuff. I used to live in a place in Hungary that had remote cliff sides blanketed completely in blueberry plants, and massive pine forests that always made the air smell perfectly fresh. We lived up on the side of a mountain, but the hiking was always nice because it never got too hot and there were always cold streams along the way

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Empoh In reply to Ohmegi [2017-09-05 19:43:49 +0000 UTC]

Sounds really nice! :3 But wait, you used to live in Hungary?
Are you from there or have you lived there for some years? :0

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Ohmegi In reply to Empoh [2017-09-06 13:16:18 +0000 UTC]

my dad's from around there, i was just there for a bit over a year ^^ i wish i could live there!

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Empoh In reply to Ohmegi [2017-09-06 18:59:25 +0000 UTC]

That's still really cool! C: Hungary is certainly a great place, and I'd love to go
back to see more of it as well. ;u;

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CatSpaceDesign [2017-08-22 09:33:55 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work, love the lighting, colours and level of detail in this! ^^

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Empoh In reply to CatSpaceDesign [2017-08-23 20:03:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I can get very passionate about painting forests! xD

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CatSpaceDesign In reply to Empoh [2017-08-24 05:45:59 +0000 UTC]

You do a wonderful work with that, your passion really shows in your paintings

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Empoh In reply to CatSpaceDesign [2017-08-25 18:56:04 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to hear that you think my passion is coming through in my work! :3

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Frasee [2017-08-21 22:13:16 +0000 UTC]

Lovely lightΒ 

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Empoh In reply to Frasee [2017-08-22 20:22:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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CharredPinappleTart [2017-08-21 15:04:18 +0000 UTC]

YESS I would love it if you could put more work out there! I think that will help you get out of your phase of feeling pressure to improve faster too! C:
I really love it when you paint sunlight coming through trees like this. It all feels so magical and I feel like I could walk into the painting and be there too <3

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Empoh In reply to CharredPinappleTart [2017-08-23 20:02:42 +0000 UTC]

>:3 I will try my best! And expect more sunlight falling through trees.. I think it is my new art addiction ;___;

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TheCinderLover [2017-08-21 03:46:03 +0000 UTC]

oh wow this is so beautiful!

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Empoh In reply to TheCinderLover [2017-08-22 20:22:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot! :3

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Fail-Seeker [2017-08-21 00:07:27 +0000 UTC]

Majestic!

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Empoh In reply to Fail-Seeker [2017-08-22 20:22:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!Β 

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Fail-Seeker In reply to Empoh [2017-08-22 23:27:19 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome! It feels so real!

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PkingSora [2017-08-20 22:52:47 +0000 UTC]

-would love to live herr-

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Empoh In reply to PkingSora [2017-08-22 20:21:56 +0000 UTC]

Me too honestly.. ;__; Forests are amazing

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Phyre-Ufe-Ryng [2017-08-20 22:50:29 +0000 UTC]

It looks lovely to me! I wish I could phase through the computer screen and go on a little stroll right this second!

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Empoh In reply to Phyre-Ufe-Ryng [2017-08-22 20:21:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! ^^ Well I did aim to create such a nice atmosphere in here, so
I guess that worked out somewhat! c:

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Cain-Draws [2017-08-20 22:16:02 +0000 UTC]

Teh country is Teh best. c:

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Empoh In reply to Cain-Draws [2017-08-22 20:20:36 +0000 UTC]

Yas it is. >:I

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