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2011-11-13, 08:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
The picture is very solid and it's of a lycanthrope which is worth some bonus points. A defiant improvement over the old one, especially on the hair.
But I must echo Diego Havoc's comment on the eyes. They do have a bit of derpy look about them, probably because it looks like a three quarters view but the eye furthest from the viewer is cut off and doesn't have any foreshortening so it looks a bit odd. But I don't know if that's the abstract style your going for.
Thank you for posting these step by step color works in progress with comments. I for one, will be reading your posts with interest!
No shame in rough sketches!
I never played the game and thus don't know the reference, however, it looks good. The only obvious thing that is off is the size of the back legs, I think they should be a bit thicker.
Sorry about that! Pony's pupils are so big and I've seen so many murderous pony images that now I equate small pupils with murder. I'm sure that statement says something about me but I'm not sure what.
Well, I decided to follow the_druid_droid's advice and draw a action shot. Try to draw those ponies doing something.
SpoilerToday I woke up and couldn't think up a good picture. I wanted ponies fighting, but fighting what? I considered a dragon or hydra, but didn't feel like it. Then it hit me, the Cretan Bull! Everyone's favorite monster! Since the Cretan Bull was famous for destroying orchards and crops on Crete, the Apple family would naturally take it on. Also it's a bull and Applejack's a cowpony. Thus I started to draw and this came up four hours later.
Sketch,
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Crude Coloring,
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The ponies are off model, as show references couldn't be used for these poses, instead I had to use common horse poses (with varying results). The coloring is sloppy and haphazard, and I'm really sorry for not cleaning up the picture but I ran out of time.
But I am somewhat happy with it and will probably try to clean it up and fancy up the coloring some other day.
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2011-11-13, 10:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
When browsing the internet I came across this pony drawing tutorial which I have found incredibly useful:
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By following it's instructions I have found I've been able to draw some excellent pony:
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Last edited by Jahkaivah; 2011-11-13 at 10:42 PM.
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2011-11-13, 11:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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2011-11-14, 01:21 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
This actually looks really nice! The ponies are a bit off-model, but it's not really bothersome, and I think the style works quite well for the picture. Also, the color looks nice, and I think if you cleaned it up, it would be an excellent piece!
Also, I got my Christmas present early (it's a tablet!) so I doodled some ponies. They're rather quick and only so-so but I'm just trying to get the feel of using the pen right now, so I won't bother with a reference comparison:
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Ponythread Learns to Draw!
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2011-11-14, 06:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
I don't have trouble with ponies, especially if I have something to reference, but it's not always easy to translate the show's manes to humans, apparently.
Hmm, it doesn't look derped to me, but maybe the left eye should show less of the iris.
I don't usually make actual structures like that. I start with a very hard pencil, drawing a very crude outline of the pose and body, then I just incrementally refine it and add details. Sometimes I use a few guiding lines to make sure things are properly aligned, I did in this case, but mostly I just keep drawing/erasing until it looks right.
Heh, and her legs I'd say are the least interesting
I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Her pose is probably a little off, but I'm not sure how to fix it and it doesn't look all that bad to me.
Thanks, though :)
Yeah, I'm really happy with the improvement on the hair. That's probably also where I did the most improvements.
I'm not entirely sure on the eye either. I think it may be partially the style.
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2011-11-14, 11:10 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
That looks incredible! It doesn't really look off model to me. Very dynamic action scene. I particularily like how you did Big Mac. I look forward to seeing a cleaned up version.
Anyway, here's the cleaned up line art for my Trixie/Trucy cosplay pic:
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Looking good so far, I think. Just needs, as Jahkaivah put it, a good coat of paint.
I think I'll also practice doing the lines the way Deadly mentioned. Hopefully that will give it a better look.
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2011-11-14, 04:22 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
Welp, I finally happened. Inkwell drew something that I cannot fathom coming from mine own quill, and so I'm gonna mope for a spell then get back on the horse and bust my and it's bums to get back ahead of the pack- or at least close enough to feel I'm still in the race
Seriously, Inkwell. You're awesome.
Ach. Your tablet skills are better than mine and I hate you *pout*
Nah we're still cool. But still, that's really good, especially since you just got the thing. Keep it up!
*nods*
I would suggest against doing that, in the long run. It's easier to mod a structure if you expand out from the core, rather than filling in the hollow spots. It's an amine trap; you get so good at drawing a Hawkins and framing it with hair that you can't draw a head or face without those benchmarks
Or well, I can't, most of the time. If you're comfy where you are then stay the course, of course. But if you want to expand, get away from outlines. They confine your art, rather than define the art. Y'know?
Heh, and her legs I'd say are the least interesting
I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Her pose is probably a little off, but I'm not sure how to fix it and it doesn't look all that bad to me.
Thanks, though :)
Even worse; I tried drawing out the diagram I had in mind to better explain, and well... I can't actually draw that pose.
So the only thing that really struck me was her jaw-line was too far back. I don't know how else to describe it without an anatomy lesson I'm afraid. Thanqol should know, when he next shows up. He did the same pose and got actual good advice instead of my rambling :/
I'm still jealous of your colorin though. Gotta get me that computer...
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2011-11-14, 08:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
The only real issues I can see with this lycan are her eyes (although that may be intentional) and her center of gravity. It looks a bit farther back than it should be. Ways to fix that include making her lean forward a bit, bending her knees some, and/or shifting the feet back some. Reverse knees are /hard/.
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2011-11-15, 03:36 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
So, Drawthread. I have a few questions for you.
First, do you know this man?
He is my bro.
Bro, not brother. We are not related, nor are we African-American.
I decided to draw this picture of him.
Not him, obviously, his avatar.
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Here is my second question: Now that I have this, do I:
A) Trick/Force him into setting it as his avatar
OR
B) Set it as my own, and see how long before he notices?
You have until midnight (GMT -8) on Wednesday to vote.I have a band!
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2011-11-15, 08:24 AM (ISO 8601)
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Hello all, I haven't posted anything yet, but I have been thread lurking (I actually am unsure if I can post Inkscape drawings or if this is only for hand-drawn works).
@Vorpalbob- I would say option B, it would probably be funnier once he notices.
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2011-11-15, 08:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
I think I see what you mean. I guess it's always hard to get pose and anatomy completely right. Practice, practice, practice, I guess
Thanks. I do think I've gotten quite good at this vectorin' business. Biggest problem is getting a good base to work on.
Hmm. Yeah, these kinds of legs are difficult to get right. It's also where I paid the least attention with this pic, I mostly focused on the head.
I do, so I'd say you can too :)
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2011-11-15, 05:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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2011-11-15, 11:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
I just want to thank everyone for the kind words for my last picture, but I fear now my head will become so bloated that I won't be able to think straight.
The clean line art looks great! The bigger pupils also look nice, I can't wait to see the finished picture.
Congratulations on getting the tablet! Tablets are awesome!
It took me a long time to get used to one, but it was really worth it.
Judging by your picture you seem to be already doing great with it.
If it's worth anything, I would vote for B as well.
If random internet lackadaisical low-lives like me can suddenly sign up to the forum and be welcomed in this thread, then anyone is welcome here! Post your art without shame!
I decided to draw something simple today,
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It's just a Sleeping Rainbow Dash, I wanted to draw something quick to try to color. But it is my first attempt at a Pegasus.
It's not cleaned up. I need to work on line art, but I fear I am too much of a scribbler at heart. I had a lot of trouble coloring the hair. I'm not too sure on the wing. And the less said about the barely existent shading, the better.
Practice makes perfect and all that. I'll try another Pegasus picture later.
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2011-11-16, 08:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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This Machine Surrounds Hate And Forces It To Surrender
Ponythread Learns to Draw!
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2011-11-17, 01:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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Technically a double post, but I have pony drawings so it's ok!
Tonight I tried drawing Lyra sitting:
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Based on this reference:
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Thoughts: I think I had some issues getting the eyes the right size and placement on the face, which hurts her overall expression. I also didn't have as much success as I'd like with her rear legs, but I still kind of like this picture although it could stand to be improved.This Machine Surrounds Hate And Forces It To Surrender
Ponythread Learns to Draw!
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2011-11-17, 01:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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2011-11-19, 01:06 AM (ISO 8601)
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Due to everyone's encouragement to post, and my finally defeating the beast of procrastination I am now posting my first pony-drawing ever!
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I am also throwing up some of my older art just because.
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My previous avatar, and my favorite movie character of all time!
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This is a portrait of a psionic dwarf that I only was able to play for about 5 pages before bandits and a tree killed the whole party...
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Not entirely sure what this was supposed to be when I started, but it remains one of my favorites.
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2011-11-19, 01:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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I will go through and see what has been done. but first, a little artwork.
Done in... maybe 20-25 minutes? keep that in mind, please.
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Based on this:
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I think her head is a little long, and not quite wide enough. The way her hair is sitting is what i think makes her head look long...
Otherwise, I think I like using these deep,bold lines...
I like the King Arthur one the best.
(The second one down).Last edited by Noctemwolf; 2011-11-19 at 02:06 AM.
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2011-11-20, 02:21 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
Heya ponythread. I know it's been a while since I've said anything here. My Ipod is finicky so I accidentally unsubscribed. Plus, I haven't drawn anything lately, so I haven't really had anything to post. However! I have a potentially important query.
*Bandit Keith voice* In America! Black Friday is coming up. For those not in the know, it's a day where a lot of stores drop their prices a huge amount. As an example, my brother managed to get a 40 some inch flat-screen TV for 300 USD. I was wondering whether it'd be worth it to invest in a tablet. I've had trouble thinking of Christmas gifts, and this could work well. What are the pros and cons? Are there Any particularly good brands/ brands to avoid? I also use a laptop, not a desktop if that affects anything.Last edited by Mystic Muse; 2011-11-20 at 02:23 AM.
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2011-11-20, 02:31 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
I own a Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet and I absolutely love it to bits. I'm not familiar with any particularly bad quality ones, but I got mine off their website for around $260, which came with Photoshop Elements and Corel Paint. I'll swear by it.
Note that it'll make you unlearn basically everything you think you know about drawing for a few weeks.
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2011-11-20, 02:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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2011-11-20, 02:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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2011-11-20, 02:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
Also; working on a Fluttershy drawing since I can't get to sleep, and because Fluttershy.
Pony eyes, Y U so hard?
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2011-11-20, 03:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
I second the notion of getting a Wacom Bamboo Fun (Pen&Touch Medium here), I absolutely love the thing. It's also slim enough, and fits perfectly into my laptop case.
As for drawings, my progress has been slow lately (and what progress there was contains spoilers for the sequel to our fic (which I am still not sure will even happen), so I can't post it :( ), but I did draw a pony Kamina for the avatars thread.
If you haven't seen it already, repost:
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I might do something more presentable if I find time this week.Last edited by Sean Mirrsen; 2011-11-20 at 03:47 AM.
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2011-11-20, 03:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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2011-11-20, 03:57 AM (ISO 8601)
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Drill to the heavens! =D I like it! Especially Ponified!
I seriously need to watch Gurren Lagen sometime...
(In case you haven't seen):
Spoilerall I've seen is the super size insane mech that destroyed the entire universe... Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagen?
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2011-11-20, 06:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Ponythread Learns to Draw! Together!
Come one, come all! GitP MLP Steam Group is open!
Current location of the last MLP Thread OP, too.
Want to ask me something? Use MAIL or message me on Steam!
"Well, the Great and Powerful Trixie can't actually transport you to Equestria... But!
The Great and Powerful Trixie can beat you over the head until you think that's what happened!"
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2011-11-20, 06:55 AM (ISO 8601)
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2011-11-20, 10:20 AM (ISO 8601)
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Well, I did some colouring. I attempted this so many times with varying results. I hate Flash. Drawing the lines in flash is fine but obviously colouring is another matter altogether. Still, I'm learning. Anyway, Trixie has flat colours but is currently sans shading (except for the eyes since that's just a simple gradient).
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Lines aren't thick enough, I know. Getting them to look right is kind of a chore I'll finish it properly later.
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2011-11-20, 11:03 AM (ISO 8601)
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The lines are acceptable, actually, at least to my eye. What stands out to me is the rather too humanoid design of the upper torso/limbs. The stage-left shoulder almost looks like it's further away than the base of the neck, something you wouldn't normally see with the way a pony is structured. Still, that's only a minor thing given the cartoonishness of the show and characters, and otherwise that's a very fine drawing.
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