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autumnjaguar — Autumn Winds

Published: 2011-09-04 14:36:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 5460; Favourites: 190; Downloads: 80
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Description Here is My character, Autumn Fire the Jaguar, perched in a tree. She is observing her domain as the leaves golden into the autumn season.

Man this picture made me angry. I must have spent more time trying to fix the anatomy of the pose than coloring the darn thing. The anatomy is still far from perfect, but I think I did pretty good considering how much my anatomy needs to improve. There are a lot of things I don't like about this, but all in all I am happy with how it turned out. I still need to practice watercolor leaf clusters, but here is a start.
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Oladara [2017-01-16 13:13:14 +0000 UTC]

     

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CatxiaFox [2013-12-14 19:24:30 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely amazing artwork,congratulations for all Great Job Honestly I Love it..      

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CoolCSD1986 [2013-11-04 20:43:49 +0000 UTC]

This picture you've done looks very nice, and autumn happens to be my most favorite season of the year as well.

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James-Dark-Blue-Wolf [2013-08-12 17:34:39 +0000 UTC]

Whoa awesome!

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LupinHen [2013-02-01 01:01:00 +0000 UTC]

Anatomy looks great! I can tell you worked very hard on it, and it shows. Leaf clusters are hard in watercolors but you did a great job and the colors are lovely. I really like how her hair is flowing in the wind.

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RenegadeFlyer [2011-10-02 05:14:02 +0000 UTC]

You did well with the anatomy, it is a damn tricky pose and I think your work payed off. The colouring is full of life and realistic with markings on the jaguar as well as colours scheme Lovely picture, you might have considered inking the lineart though, because that would have cleared up the angles of the pose more for the observer.

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autumnjaguar In reply to RenegadeFlyer [2011-10-02 06:11:12 +0000 UTC]

You are right about the ink, My inking pens ran out.. and I am always afraid I will mess up and wreck my pictures. Ah well, some things need to be gotten over

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RenegadeFlyer In reply to autumnjaguar [2011-10-02 07:14:29 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, well, it is still visible what is what in the picture, but I had to look quite carefully. Ink might have helped making things a little clearer, but it's definitely not necessary I understand you're afraid to mess up your pictures, who isn't?

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FenrisxWolf [2011-09-22 19:40:12 +0000 UTC]

So gorgeous!! 0.0

The colours are wonderful ^^ The pose is very nice aswell

Great work!!! ^^

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Bestary [2011-09-12 12:52:14 +0000 UTC]

Very nive autumn drawing. ^^

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Nikki-vdp [2011-09-08 18:29:04 +0000 UTC]

That's simply gorgeous, love the colour palette, pose and composition, it was worth the time.

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TigresaDaina [2011-09-08 04:24:41 +0000 UTC]

awesome as always!! x3

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Peachfuzz [2011-09-05 00:57:06 +0000 UTC]

This is by far my favorite of all the work you've ever done (And I've been following you since 2004 on your previous account). Even if some parts didn't come out perfectly to your liking, this piece is special. The color scheme, the distribution, the very essence of that beautiful cat poised amid that lovely scene is just... Love.

That looks like a very challenging pose to pull off, but you did a great job. It's great how she looks both relaxed and alert at the same time, like she could sit there forever or jump on your face at any moment. The warm flame colors contrast against the blues in a very visually pleasing manner, both on Autumn Fire and the scenery. I think it works out well that the watercolored leaf clusters are less distinct than the character, because they help focus attention on her this way while adding to the depth. The few puffs of leaves in the foreground could stand to be better defined, I think, but the ones in the backdrop are right on. You are very clever with textures, like on the tree bark and all over the character. Just remember that lack of detail and texture can be a powerful tool, too.

I'll stop jabbering and just add this to my favs already. Keep up the awesomeness!

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autumnjaguar In reply to Peachfuzz [2011-09-05 04:38:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your wonderful comment. I agree with you about the close leaf bunches. I should have done more with them. The less is more on the texture is something I believe I am starting to grasp. I hope to refine this technique more as I practice

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Peachfuzz In reply to autumnjaguar [2011-09-05 05:43:05 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure. And I must say, the face from this piece makes a most fetching avatar for you!

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Ansem1000 [2011-09-04 19:41:17 +0000 UTC]

That's an increddible drawing
I really like the pose, colouring and anatomy (in other words: I like everything in it)
You did a great job at the anatomy in here, the time you put into fixing the the anatomy, was worth it, it turned out pretty good!
When I read the description, I see you're harsh for yourself in the way to push yourself to more improvement, that's a very good thing. But you don't be too harsh on yourself, the anatomy looks amazing, and with the pose: inspiring, really!
Keep up the amazing art!

btw, sorry for the long comment

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MasterofWolves99 [2011-09-04 19:33:59 +0000 UTC]

i love the pose, the colors, and the details you did an amazing job on it

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Dirty-bitter-sweet [2011-09-04 17:31:19 +0000 UTC]

I like her expression

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FullMoonLullaby [2011-09-04 17:20:22 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is absolutely stunning! The ambiance of fall is so clear and crisp. Well done!

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SueaNoi [2011-09-04 16:06:42 +0000 UTC]

I have been watching you since your early days of anthro art, I have to say you have improved drastically and your anatomy skill is now almost better than mine. Congrats!

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cocofoxgirl [2011-09-04 15:57:34 +0000 UTC]

I agree with Catelee, your anatomy rocks already.

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catelee2u [2011-09-04 15:31:26 +0000 UTC]

I think you did a great job, it's easy to get perfectionist but to be honest I think your anatomy here is fantastico. Nicely done.

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