No wonder the cat form is so colorful *stares at hair* I'm not gonna vote no on this (I, in particular, think it is excellent and has great potential), but here are a few pointers (I do this a lot, so don't feel offended, but don't feel un-special either ^-^):
-what drew me away fromthe beautifully colored hair was the arms. The proportion is just about right, it's just the shape. There is not enough definition between the upper and lower arm; adding more definition would make her arms seen "leaner." An arm is normally skinny at the elbow then bulges immediately the at lower arm then gradually dwindles to a wrist whereas there are two bulges in the upper arm--a bulge where your arm swivels at your shoulder, a slight depression, which is followed up with another bulge, and then, the elbow.
-her left (looking the computer screen: right) arm looks a bit...off. This is because when you extend an arm, the should is the muscles helping to move it (along with the muscles on your side). Consequently, the arm should be level with the shoulder and collar bone.
-Moving down...her chest...her chest would not bulge out to the sides--unless of course, she has an immense cleavage; in which case you should disregard this point--it should bulge out more in the front, represented by folds, indentations, and shadows.
-you lack folds in the clothing and shadows, but that's quite alright. Just keep drawing and eventually you'll be using them. Practice, and one thing will lead to another--then you'll be an excellent artist.
-the legs are the only thing that seems out of proportion; make them longer--the thighs being longer than the calves.
-the feet...unless she is standing on her toes--in which case only the toes would be exaggerated--should show depth perception. The toes being the most exaggerated would partially cover the mid part of the foot and some of the ankle. Unless she is standing on her toes, the toes and the heel should be level on the ground on a slight slant or otherwise; depending on the angle, you will have different views.
-Oh yeah, the neck seems a bit too narrow for her shoulders. Narrow her shoulders or thicken her neck.
Remember, with practice, you could be an excellent artist. You have the talent, all you have to do is develop it. You're already very good with color compliments and contrasts. ^-^ Geez; doing this has made me seem so bad when I look at my own drawings. Stop by sometime (whenever you can and if you want to) and critique my art as well. I'm trying to improve, too, but I can't do it by myself. ^-^. Peace, then. Later.
ReignOfRed
Otaku Legend | Posted 04/17/05 | Reply