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#320651 Applelight Limited Sat, 22nd Dec '12 12:20:13 PM from Manehattan to Canterlot

I think I need to stop trying to draw humans

◊. This just looks creepy!

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#320652 Ace Of Scarabs Sat, 22nd Dec '12 12:25:22 PM from Singapore

Less detailing lines, Apple. One trick is to borrow the 'soft line' technique employed in the softer styles used in manga, because heavy, oblong outlining gives a very masculine impression. The hint of curves and muscles goes a long way.

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#320653 Super Gex Sat, 22nd Dec '12 12:25:25 PM from A DECREPIT ROCK

Just keep trying. If you want my opinion, you should remove that line on the cheek, to make her appear younger.

edited 22nd Dec '12 12:25:32 PM by SuperGex

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#320654 Sereg Sat, 22nd Dec '12 12:32:00 PM from South Africa

@Sereg Why do you care what a background pony with no canon name is called? People can call her whatever they want.

The name isn't the problem. The point is that she isn't new and isn't Octavia.

That said, consensus on names is useful as mentioned earlier.

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#320655 Kyler Thatch Sat, 22nd Dec '12 12:33:53 PM

I think one other thing is that your outlines are too even. They're all the same thickness, and all of them full-on #000000 black. Some of them could use less emphasis, like making them thinner, or making them a darkish shade of whatever they're outlining.

Also, and this may just be a personal stylistic preference, but maybe try having them tapering to a point at the end, like you might see with physical brushstrokes.

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#320656 Rinsankajugin Sat, 22nd Dec '12 12:34:02 PM from XT, Oinotna Nas

Viola Fiddlesticks is a lovely name. Very quirky.

@Apple: Less lines, other than that, awesome stuff.

edited 22nd Dec '12 12:34:51 PM by Rinsankajugin

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#320657 Kyler Thatch Sat, 22nd Dec '12 12:35:15 PM

I don't really care about some pony's name until I have to start talking about them. *shrug*

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#320658 Ace Of Scarabs Sat, 22nd Dec '12 12:35:49 PM from Singapore

@Kyler: Oh yes, the thick/thin outlines technique is really handy. Tapering the end of the lines should be done carefully, if you get it right it looks like brushwork :D

As for tinting the lines, that can come later, it's more of a finish technique than a fundamental, although the show style DOES use coloured outlines a lot.

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#320659 Kyler Thatch Sat, 22nd Dec '12 12:37:39 PM

Actually, come to think of it, how do you do tapering lines when you're drawing digitally, anyway?

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#320660 the Librarian Sat, 22nd Dec '12 12:59:16 PM from his own little world

@ Apple's drawing: DEH! D8

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#320661 Applelight Limited Sat, 22nd Dec '12 1:02:57 PM from Manehattan to Canterlot

Thanks Librarian.

And thanks for the more useful advice everyone else.

edited 22nd Dec '12 1:03:29 PM by ApplelightLimited

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#320662 Super Gex Sat, 22nd Dec '12 1:07:30 PM from A DECREPIT ROCK

Did you see the face she made after saying the line?

The parallel couldn't have been coincidental.

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#320663 Perpetual Lurker Sat, 22nd Dec '12 1:38:34 PM

So, my sister has started drawing

ponies

lately. It's pretty cute.

#320664 Applelight Limited Sat, 22nd Dec '12 1:45:03 PM from Manehattan to Canterlot

A new attempt at a Hog

◊ (FIM Ork equivalent). I may have messed out the colours a bit...I thought that giving him a green face might reinforce the orkiness of it...but I don't think it worked.

Originally, I was going to give them pony like eyes too...but I thought I'd try out more evil looking ones first. Opinions?

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#320665 Ace Of Scarabs Sat, 22nd Dec '12 1:50:49 PM from Singapore

@Kyler: 2 methods - either you manually smooth the lines with the Brush, or use vectors to carefully set the boundaries before applying the brush.

edited 22nd Dec '12 1:51:41 PM by AceOfScarabs

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#320666 kegisak Sat, 22nd Dec '12 1:52:25 PM

Actually, a lot of programs - assuming you have a decent tablet with the supported program, which if you have anything vaguely modern you will - have the option for pressure sensitivity on the tablet, so that it acts exactly like a regular pencil.

#320667 Applelight Limited Sat, 22nd Dec '12 2:00:12 PM from Manehattan to Canterlot

Time to leave the drawing for a moment. I need tea.

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#320668 Mousa The 14 Sat, 22nd Dec '12 2:10:43 PM from Northern Virginia

Hey guys, just finished the episode, perfect one to have a few days before Christmas. I think I can call it my favorite of the season thus far. Is there a summary of the opinions and thoughts from you guys?

edited 22nd Dec '12 2:11:54 PM by MousaThe14

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#320669 Applelight Limited Sat, 22nd Dec '12 2:13:51 PM from Manehattan to Canterlot

I enjoyed it thoroughly. Not my new favourite or anything...but it was a good episode with lots of great little moments. And a nice song too!

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#320670 kegisak Sat, 22nd Dec '12 2:14:57 PM

I thought it was nice, but a bit simpler than I would have liked, and sadly a bit formula for AJ. Nothing that'll stick out in my mind, but still good.

#320671 Perpetual Lurker Sat, 22nd Dec '12 2:16:18 PM

We'll get our dose of non-formula AJ next week, so I'm fine with what we got today.

#320672 Applelight Limited Sat, 22nd Dec '12 2:16:49 PM from Manehattan to Canterlot

Yeah Apple Bucking Season is still her best imo.

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#320673 Badwolfwho Sat, 22nd Dec '12 2:17:43 PM from Stardust Road

I enjoyed the episode. Probably not going to be to high if I were to rank it compared to the others but still good.

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#320674 Rinsankajugin Sat, 22nd Dec '12 2:22:26 PM from XT, Oinotna Nas

One of my faves, but mostly 'cause I'm a stickler for AJ.

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#320675 Mousa The 14 Sat, 22nd Dec '12 2:23:50 PM from Northern Virginia

I can understand all that, it was admittedly lightweight and probably middle of the road in comparison to the others but I was just drawn in by its charm and this episode had a lot of charm.

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edited 22nd Dec '12 2:24:35 PM by MousaThe14

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