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andrea-koupal — Drawing of Cernunnos II
Published: 2005-05-05 22:16:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 13600; Favourites: 347; Downloads: 3320
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14x17" sketch on Bristol paper.I want to use this as the base for a watercolor/colored pencil piece, so I'm asking for critique on this before I start the color. Constructive comments are much appreciated.
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Absolutely beautiful I love the softness to the coloring
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wow i love this piece very ineresting details and the composition is nice.. i liked the little animals that are all over the piece but somehow it just doesnt have that impact i was looking for.
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After cowering with impotence, I went back to look @ the snake, and here's my 2 cents:
Yes, the snake is cutesy. I believe it's in the bulbous head and slight grin. A little more of a wedge could patch that up. On the other hand, the snake is entranced by the (undoubtably) soothing vibrations of the young god's tune. After all, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are practically on top of him...
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Woow! I really like the colors you chose to start off! It really reminds me of the forest spirit from Princess Mononoke! ^__^ it's a beautifully crafted piece, cleverly chosen animals to put in! I'm looking forward to the finished version!
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Awww... SO beautiful! O_O I love the detail. Lovely textures. The creatures are so cute. Amazing patterns. I like the coloration, too.
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Actually, I think it looks excellent as-is, colorwise. Perhaps a bit more to the central background and the foremost of the foreground, but otherwise, I like the present style...
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I love the details and simple color scheme! +FAV
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OH! I forgot to add, this is something I've noticed everyone seems to have a problem with...
The jay is too small, thought the chickity is the perfect size the jay should be about half again as big, and the cardanel is a bit on the small side too though not nearly so much as the jay.
but thats such a pervasive problem I doubt anyone else will ever notice
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All I can really say is wow, the little critters are all so cute and he's fantastic, the snake is even great, such a cute little python XD
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If I could find something for you to improve on, I'd let you know. But you knw wut? I can't find a bloody thing. AWESOME!!
By the way, I dun think the snake is cute--it looks like a real snake.
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My only concern is with the snake. It is too cute. You must cut it out.
To be honest, I hunted around for small problems, but I could personally find none. It's excellent. I'm looking forward to seeing it coloured.
btw, I'm guessing that this is a pencil drawing ? How do you get such smooth shading?
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Thanks, lol!
I did this with a mechanical pencil with a hard grade lead... 3H I think, and just tried to draw lightly because I erased often. If this were going to be a finished pencil piece I would start to use some of the softer and darker mechanical pencil leads. I also find that using a smooth surface helps a lot. This picture was drawn on smooth surface Bristol paper.
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So lovely! I love the subtle shades of color as they are now...but if you're going to pencil it, well, OK. I think the composition is wonderful, and I keep returning to it so I can find all the little details. Sorry, no criticism!
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Nice soft tones would fit this one very well...because it already looks nice the way it is. I'm sure with the right colors and style this would look even better
Is there something wrong with his left hand or does that have something to do with his species or kind? And the way his right arm connects with his elbow and shoulder looks a bit awkward -- or rather, it's more of the way his fur clothing falls onto his elbow. Ack! I can't really explain it correctly. If only I could come there and point it...
Oh, and that snake on his shoulder? Do snakes like that really live in forests like that? Because it looks more like it should be in a jungle or something. But then, I wouldn't know because I've never been to forests before
The other ring (the one near his hands) that connects the flute thing to the strap looks blurred so it kind looks far away. That could be easily rendered though
But all in all, the drawing is very good!!! I love his hair and expression! Oh, and the animals are 
Well, you asked for critiques, here they are 
I'd love to see this colored soon
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Thank you for your comments
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the colours, especially... along with the whole picture are soothing...
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I've been looking really hard, but I can't find anything that could be done better. I'm looking forward to the fully colored piece.
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First off I'd like to say that the musician looks excellant. He has this very natural beauty about him, and I like the animal qualities you've given him, the markings on his face and hands, the softness of his features, and the tufts of fur at his wrists, all fashioned quite nicely to the form of a human. His flute has a very flowing qualities as well, and fits nicely into the setting with the birds perched on it silently, as though entranced with his playing as they might be with their own. Also like the dear in the background, as they serve a sort of comparisen, and the other creatures hidden about the trees and ground watching. Overall I can't think of anything more this drawing needs, as everything is tied together nicely, especially with the light earthy colors. Excellant work. :]
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I love the sketchy look about it, what do you use to put the colors into this? or the process of it?
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Thanks
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I really like the colors. Love the details.
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i keep noticing more animals as i look at it x3
so cuute~
all the detail is wonderful, everything just looks.. perfect. wow. :3
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I think this is best left as is. The lovely softness of the earthy greens and browns is perfect!! It gives the piece an ethereal quality that fits the theme. It will be interesting to see what color will do, but I can't imagine it being better
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I still say this is absolutely perfect the way it is 
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This is so beautiful... *is in awe* It's so elegant and graceful, and very Celtic. Got to love that! 
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i sugest make it as light colloured as posible and make the birds pop out a bit with ther always collourfull feathers
*added to favourit *
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wow!! love the way u did the guy, especially his antlers!! and i also like the flute!!
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It's very nice already the way it is
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Very nice job. I would suggest adding some more holes in the instrument.
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It's beautiful with that overlay of green and orange. Very peaceful, and I like how the flute/pipe neatly breaks up the page, compositionally.
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mmm very nice.
i'd suggest using muted colours a lot - sorta seems to be a good idea in my opinion cos of the relaxed nature of the picture.
also, as its a druid (or something like that) a lil bit of making him (antlers-means male, right?) blend in to the rest the pic.
either way, i look forward to seeing the final result
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I really like the snake. Wouldn't there be a hint of holes where his hand is on the flute (the one with the finger tips pointing towards us)?
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i almost like it better how it is right now, with the very subtle shading of colour, than anything i could suggest for colouring it
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