|
Post by Laur's Lot on Sept 13, 2005 4:01:11 GMT -5
Yesterday i was approached for a trade by the ABSOLUTELY SPIFFTASTIC lp-unicorn (DA account name)..
Of course, i accepted it, with a warning that I would never be able to match anything she did.
And she did this of Savij for me: www.deviantart.com/view/22866703/
AHHHH! HOW ON EARTH COULD I POSSIBLY REPAY HER?
Guys, i need help! Does anyway have any suggestions on bits of anatomy i should focus on, or know any good ref pics i could use to improve my doodling?
Sorry... im just in the middle of a panicky fit (i've also got 3 big, fat, ugly tests in the next 2 days that i'm not looking forward to attempting..)
*hyperventilates*
ANY SUGGESTIONS AT ALL WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! I will hug you and keep a picture of you under my pillow for all eternity!
love, me
|
|
|
Post by Eruanna's Menagerie on Sept 13, 2005 6:02:03 GMT -5
OK, I can't give you great advice, but my first lesson will be: Cooool down. XD
Well, seriously. Take your time if you have to. Do the picture after your honkin' tests. If you're afraid of her thinking you lazy because you haven't down it, mail her and tell her that you're very busy school-wise and will do it over the weekend or something. I think she'll understand. ^^
|
|
[Slowly returning] Madi
Love God
Thunk: My parents named me for the sound I make when I came out me mommy's belly!
Posts: 1,619
|
Post by [Slowly returning] Madi on Sept 13, 2005 15:33:27 GMT -5
there is no way you can. unless u promise to be there slave for all of eternity...
|
|
|
Post by Eruanna's Menagerie on Sept 13, 2005 15:33:43 GMT -5
Madi! That's not helping! XD
|
|
|
Post by Cocapori's Old Account on Sept 13, 2005 15:48:41 GMT -5
0.o Oh snap. That's amazing!
However, you're forgetting one thing:
SHE approached YOU asking for an art trade.
That means she thinks your art is equal in value to hers. Even if you can't do fancy shmancy anatomy and effects like that, your best is still your best, and that, obviously, is worth it to her.
I'd say take a while on the sketch. Look at some equine anatomy pictures, redo, refine, and reshape where needed. Once you have your lineart, save a few copies and experiment with different shading techniques.
I don't know what sort of art program you have, but some of the newer ones come equipped with some awesome special effects capable of dazzling any eye.
|
|
|
Post by Eruanna's Menagerie on Sept 13, 2005 15:52:01 GMT -5
Took the rest of the words right outta my mouth, Ami. ^_~
|
|
|
Post by Beth {isn't dead} on Sept 13, 2005 15:57:15 GMT -5
Daaaaaaaaaaamn, girl! That is absoutely gorgeous, you're so lucky to have that picture. =3
I figure, if she's the one who asked you for the trade, then she must have already seen your art and liked it bunches. Just try your best, make it fairly big to get in lots of nice details, and do a pose that's original, but not at a weird, hard-to-draw angle.
|
|
|
Post by Flutter (Frosty) on Sept 13, 2005 16:37:16 GMT -5
Good god, would I kill for a trade like that! 0-0 Your style is awesome, Laur, don't go and make it 'better' just for one person. You pwn, Laur! ^_^
|
|
[Slowly returning] Madi
Love God
Thunk: My parents named me for the sound I make when I came out me mommy's belly!
Posts: 1,619
|
Post by [Slowly returning] Madi on Sept 13, 2005 17:36:54 GMT -5
..lol yeah just make a picture...and dont forget to show them
|
|
|
Post by Lndy on Sept 13, 2005 18:05:34 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by Rachel [I Loves Ironman] on Sept 13, 2005 21:05:20 GMT -5
OMG You're so lucky to have that picture of Savij! Though I got into a stabbing mood when that person said he was a donkey... >:K Just do your best, Laur! I really don't know what to say, because everyone's already said it. XD Although there's one point about anatomy I have: the elbow to knee part on the front legs are longer than from the knee to the fetlock/pastern. I thought it was the other way around before...so yeah
|
|
|
Post by Laur's Lot on Sept 14, 2005 1:46:20 GMT -5
Thank you everyone! *squishes you all* That is exactly what i wanted, nice, down to earth advice! Its really nice of you all to at least try to help me -im really touched - and lndy, THANK YOU! I think i''m going to have to invest in an anatomy book or three.. ..hehe.. and Madi, you crack me up x3 Oh, i nearly forgot... DONKEY! i probably shouldn't tell Savij that.. (also, if you read further into their conversation she says later, "oh, sorry, is it a mule then?")
|
|
|
Post by Lndy on Sept 14, 2005 17:54:58 GMT -5
*snugs Savij* He's one smexay devil. (literally. lol). <3 Not a problem laur. <3 Lndy's anatomy kind of sucks as well. ^^;
|
|
|
Post by Eruanna's Menagerie on Sept 14, 2005 17:56:31 GMT -5
Anatomy is tough, yeah.
|
|
|
Post by Lndy on Sept 14, 2005 19:35:18 GMT -5
I'm really proud of the pic of Lionra though (*pokes everyone to the HBC bios* ) I think I did a fairly accurate anatomical job there. :3
|
|
|
Post by herdsong on Sept 15, 2005 1:49:25 GMT -5
that picture is unbelievable! Dont worry though laur, i think your art is awesome! SO many people here are great artists!
|
|
|
Post by Laur's Lot on Sept 19, 2005 5:17:56 GMT -5
Not sure if anyone will come to this board, its kinda old -board creaks and groans- Yes, thank you for that demonstration, board board: NO WORRIES! Anyway, I finished my part... if you want to read my pitiful explanation its underneath the piccy www.deviantart.com/deviation/23095816/
|
|
Hanna's Herd
Love God
Foretopman
Lir is mine... *evil giggles*
Posts: 1,364
|
Post by Hanna's Herd on Sept 19, 2005 16:06:33 GMT -5
*stabs computer* I want to see and it won't load for me! I will try back later, I just wanted to tell you that I came to your old squeaky board!
|
|
|
Post by herdsong on Sept 19, 2005 16:11:00 GMT -5
i did too! I can see it and it looks really good! very muscly and strong looking
|
|
[Slowly returning] Madi
Love God
Thunk: My parents named me for the sound I make when I came out me mommy's belly!
Posts: 1,619
|
Post by [Slowly returning] Madi on Sept 19, 2005 16:12:49 GMT -5
lol thats awesome Laur, and the person who u were trading it to thought it was also so..no worries xD i get the same way if i get an art trade with someone who draws well, or roleplays well lol
|
|