1st Attempt at Lineart!

MorganSmith · June 2012

Please tell me what you think! Also might be willing to sell. <a href="http://virtualpups.com/index.php?r=dog/view&id=158739"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://virtualpups.com/index.php?r=dog/view&id=158739</a>;

UnknownDreamland · June 2012

I think it is really cute! You might want to rotate it so it's facing the right way though. C: It makes it easier to view. *edit* I figured I'd add some critiques since you asked for thoughts. You'll want to work on the anatomy. Since this is on an arctic fox, I'm assuming that's what you were aiming for it it to be, however my first guess might have been a rottweiler or something along those lines because of the markings and thickness of the muzzle. The tail should be thicker and less "hairy", more "bushy". The muzzle is a bit too thick, theere should also be more hair/fur going around the body since arctic foxes aren't smooth-coated. Additionally, the body is just a tad too long. On the plus side, like I said, it is very cute. It does look like a dog(which is something people really do struggle with sometimes!), and you've got a good start on paws, which is something a LOT of people struggle with constantly. Just make sure you follow a reference and look at the breed or animal you are trying to draw! c:

MorganSmith · June 2012

Aw thanks and im working on rotating it now! Would you ever buy one? I also just made a boxer.one which.i plan on selling once I actually color it.

UnknownDreamland · June 2012

Hey! Just wanted to let you know that I edited my first post with a critique. We must have been typing at the same time. XD I might! I have some characters I never get art of. c: Not many people draw here for commissions. ;_; At least in comparison to the amount of banner makers. xD

MorganSmith · June 2012

Its supposed to be a Husky, so how did I do? And wha do u think about this one it a boxer I plan on coloring it fawn. <a href="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/morgansmith159/IMG_20120623_222100.jpg"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb3 ... 222100.jpg</a>

UnknownDreamland · June 2012

As a husky, it's a lot better. C: I'd make the ears bigger. Also, the fur on a husky is kind of similar to that of a fox, as in it's not hairy, but more.. bushy? I really have no clue what to call it. It's not like an afghan's hair, but it's not like a bichon's either. Either way, it still needs more definition to the fur. Eye placement could also use some work.. The body is still a tad long and the legs need some work(I know this isn't very detailed. XD). The tail is the same thing as the fur I talked about above. As for the boxer, it looks pretty good. You have the general shape down. I'd recommend you start sketching out "skeletons" for structure. They'll help you a lot. Right now it appears that you just draw.. which is good, but a good foundation is even better when it's not just a doodle. c: The face doesn't apear to have very much structure.. It kind of bends at odd places, so to speak. The neck also has some weird bends in it, particularly around the area just below the head. The body is a bit long again. The front legs are a tad skinny and don't appear to have any joints. And the good! I could definitely tell right away that it was a boxer, and resemblance is a great thing to accomplish! Again, your paws are off to a good start. And overall, the shape is pretty good!

MorganSmith · June 2012

Ok ill post more tomorrow please look and also what do u mean by bone structure, d u want me to draw bones? And also if u were to by one of the linearts what would you pay? Thanks for the help!

UnknownDreamland · June 2012

Will do! C: Not technically. I mean, you could, but you don't need to. I don't.. I'd love to try some day though. XD This is what I mean: <img src="http://i50.tinypic.com/2lm8hfn.png"; alt="http://i50.tinypic.com/2lm8hfn.png"; class="bb-image" /> I just traced over your sketch. This is kind of how I set up my sketches before I go back and fix them up/add details. I didn't actually fix any of the things I had critiques about, but you get the idea. c: So basically, I would put in my basic structure, add in joint marks, then actually draw the dog around that. Also, i'm not too sure about pricing.

I just came back from a hiatus.

MorganSmith · June 2012

Oh okay so I think I will redraw that tomorrow. The boxer, its probably best to start with the breed of dog I've been around my whole life.

UnknownDreamland · June 2012

Have fun!

You don't have to redo it, but if you want to, you can! Ooh, neat! Boxers are such cool dogs.

I love them

MorganSmith · June 2012

I do hope you will take a look tomorrow! Thanks!

MorganSmith · June 2012

The joint thing didn't work at all it looked horrible

UnknownDreamland · June 2012

It'll look weird at first, but it'll help you in the long run.

If you post it, I can try to help!

MorganSmith · June 2012

<a href="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/morgansmith159/IMG_20120624_151818.jpg"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb3 ... 151818.jpg</a>

UnknownDreamland · June 2012

Structurally, I actually think it's a lot better. (: I think you kind of followed my neck line too literally. It was kind of a marker and you would move out from that, but I didn't make that very clear(this sentence makes absolutely no sense. XD). Would you like a redline?

MorganSmith · June 2012

Yes anything that will help please.

MorganSmith · June 2012

Heres another I think it looks better. <a href="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/morgansmith159/IMG_20120624_181448.jpg"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb3 ... 181448.jpg</a>

UnknownDreamland · June 2012

I actually like the first one more. Dogs don't have straight legs. They bend, they move! <img src="http://i45.tinypic.com/vx292d.png"; alt="http://i45.tinypic.com/vx292d.png"; class="bb-image" /> ^ something like this.. I only spent a few minutes on it, but hopefully it gives an idea. I showed the skeleton on an actual dog with marks you could make as well to help out!

MorganSmith · June 2012

I really can't get the body down, but I just drew a head and I love it, bit what do you think? <img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/morgansmith159/IMG_20120625_160339-1.jpg"; alt="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/morgansmith159/IMG_20120625_160339-1.jpg"; class="bb-image" />

UnknownDreamland · June 2012

It'll just take practice. (: You're improving already! I like that a lot! One thing you'll want to watch is the shape of the eyes. Yours kind of look like human eyes. While that's definitely okay for a style, I would recommend learning how to draw the actual shape of the dog's eyes. It's kind of forming a foundation for altering anatomy(like eye shape) in the future. (:

lovefrompaige · June 2012

I just wanted to pop in and say I think you're improving. Dreamers is an awesome teacher. Follow her lead and you'll be wiping out drawings like there's no tomorrow hahaha

MorganSmith · June 2012

Could u show me how you draw the eyes? And thanks that makes me fill better that yall think im improving!

MorganSmith · June 2012

Heres another I personally think the structure is better. <a href="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/morgansmith159/IMG_20120625_194302.jpg"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb3 ... 194302.jpg</a>

UnknownDreamland · June 2012

I don't draw eyes like they actually look usually, but I base the shape off of the real shape. Sometimes the shape ranges according to dog breed. Generally speaking though, they're very similar. <a href="http://www.freeanimalswallpapers.com/bulkupload/animal05032011/Dogs/Dog-Eye.jpg"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://www.freeanimalswallpapers.com/bulkupload/animal05032011/Dogs/Dog-Eye.jpg</a> ^ image snatched from google There's a general reference for the shape, but you can also just google "dog eye" and tons will pop up! I agree! The structure there is a LOT better!

MorganSmith · June 2012

Alright! Should I continue drawing Boxers, or something else? Which breed?

MorganSmith · June 2012

Pokemon! Haha <img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/morgansmith159/IMG_20120626_201044.jpg"; alt="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb334/morgansmith159/IMG_20120626_201044.jpg"; class="bb-image" />

MorganSmith · June 2012

Can u look at my other lineart examples I've made? And tell me what you.think?

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1st Attempt at Lineart!

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