Elusive's Art

[Elusive]

https://d.facdn.net/art/clivvellusion/1342741076.clivvellusion_perspectiveatmpt.jpg
This is probably my first real attempt at drawing a full sized image and was looking for some critique/tips to hopefully improve my drawing.

https://d.facdn.net/art/clivvellusion/1342741226.clivvellusion_bird_with_cookie.jpg
A recent drawing I did based on one of my mothers Hawaii vacation photos. What could that bird be thinking?

[Kael]

Ha, youre so elusive I can't see the 2nd pic. When I get on later I will critique...

[Saiyu]

Wow...o.o I really like your drawings lol, I don't think I'm too great at point of views or angles xD or whatever lol and that first one looks like...dead one! The second one :3 teh burdeh isn purdeh cute. I dunno why, but the left-side of the tail looks =o like it wants to fold? :3 But, yeah~ bird was hungry =o lol, I'm not a good critique xD

[Elusive]

Wow...o.o I really like your drawings lol, I don't think I'm too great at point of views or angles xD or whatever lol and that first one looks like...dead one! The second one :3 teh burdeh isn purdeh cute. I dunno why, but the left-side of the tail looks =o like it wants to fold? :3 But, yeah~ bird was hungry =o lol, I'm not a good critique xD

Glad you like them , but I feel I could still use a lot of practice . Drawing things in perspective is a real pain and after looking at the birdy I see what you mean by the tail, something is... off about it .

[Kael]

Tail is a little flat, and the cookie seems a bit forced... The first one is good though, and the bird's body is good.

[Old Rabbit]

The drawings are pretty good, and with practice your
perspective will improve..

Keep up the good work.

[Elusive]

I really need to start coloring my drawings, never have done it before... but can't get better at something if you never even try it.

[Wanderer]

I like your art. I need to color mine too.

[Saiyu]

Oh yeah :3~ Coloring always adds a "kick" to most drawings lol...and even MORE so xD if you're a good color...er hehe

[Kael]

Actually I find my drawings are great without color. Then again, Im a really realistic landscaper... but my drawings always suck once I add color. Proper shadding and contour can give the same pop as color.

[Elusive]

Finally got some free time to draw something , my first dragon and attempt at shading. This is still a WIP and once I can make a decision on what I want the actual wings to look like I will attempt to finish up the shading. Still need a name for him as well.

[Saiyu]

Oooh~ nice shading is nice ! But, I can't wait to see it's final here =p!

[Elusive]

Thanks Saiyu  , I hope I can make a decision on the wings soon, maybe if I look through some of the dragons I have from the Magic the Gathering trading card game will help.

[Iara Warriorfeather]

I love the bird picture!  Can't wait til the dragon pic is done, either! Great stuff! 

[Elusive]

Thank you Iara .

Got my first dragon done, though I feel like something is off about the wing that is visible. I could also use a lot more practice with shading. What does everyone think?

[Saiyu]

I think it looks good =o but...I like hardly ever do shading xD! So, that's probably not saying much. I like the shading especially on the horns and tail. But yea, I don't know what else could be added if he's a smooth winged dragon like that.

[Drake Fireborne]

Very nice I'm sure the shading will get better with practice, but I see some improvement in the Dragon compared to the bird. Doing good!

[Old Rabbit]

Keep up the good work.

[Leeseetsa]

But- It still needs a name?
Hmmm....
Awesomeness

[Elusive]

I think it looks good =o but...I like hardly ever do shading xD! So, that's probably not saying much. I like the shading especially on the horns and tail. But yea, I don't know what else could be added if he's a smooth winged dragon like that.

Thanks Saiyu , to me the shading on the head and tail look best as well, maybe because I shaded the head and tail one day and then the rest another day.

Very nice I'm sure the shading will get better with practice, but I see some improvement in the Dragon compared to the bird. Doing good!

Thanks Drake , I think next time I should try to work on adding more texture as well.

Keep up the good work.

Thanks Old Rabbit , will do.

But- It still needs a name?
Hmmm....
Awesomeness

Thank you Leeseetsa , I think I finally came up with an ok name, after several days (I have the hardest time coming up with names ) I came up with Erddrache Steelwing. To my understanding Erddrache simply means earth dragon in German, used an English to German / German to English pocket dictionary I have that's about 50 years old .

[Elusive]

Decided to attempt a portrait of my grandmothers new cat, Snoopy. I really need to find a better way to get my drawings digitized. Sorry if it's a bit hard to see, I should have made it darker... and some of the weird spots are probably reflections off the glass it's under.

[Old Rabbit]

You might try using a art program like Gimp to adjust the
contrast.  That would help.. If your using a I-Pod or android
device. Perhaps you can find a app for modifying photos.

Hope that's helpfull.  Keep up the good work.

[Squeaks]

I like the drawings. I don't have scanner to really upload any pictures. Through I am still trying to free hand draw. If I can look at another drawing from another artist, I can draw that. I hoping with looking at other peoples' styles, I can find my own and be able to draw better.

[Saiyu]

Awwwww!~ I loooove that drawing, it looks SO cute and so well drawn. I only wish it were a bit darker like ya said. But really :3 it's very nice nonetheless!

[Iara Warriorfeather]

I love the kitty  Nice job!