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Published: 2016-07-14 04:07:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 403; Favourites: 38; Downloads: 2
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Still experimenting with styles.this right here is a hybrid of some of my previous styles
also i'm trying to learn to draw environments more.
i was trying to get a storybook-ish feel to this, don't know if i achieved that...
Also, if you have things to point out and criticise me with, please do (i can't use the critique widget anymore)
And does anyone know how to draw a single detailed leaf??
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I liked this immediately! I like your use of the circular border and your willingness to protrude from it. I like the adorable and thoughtful expression on the rabbit's face. I like the shawl that makes me think of The Secret Of Nimh (one of the best animated films ever). Your depiction of trees is clever and cute. I also really like how you've added depth of field by blurring the objects closer or further than the rabbit. To add greater depth, I'd recommend blurring the hills behind her even further, or adding details to them as visual cues of distance, like smaller trees or a path.
And yet I've got some questions. If these conical features beside her are trees, where is the leaf falling from? Even if they're just bushes, where is the tree that's big enough to have dropped the leaf? What is the purple thing behind her?
As for how to draw leaves, I think you did a pretty good maple leaf. I can give a pointer or two, though. First, leaves are flat, so don't shade it round like you did. To do a leaf that's curled up would be too detailed for this piece, but a folded leaf could be done. Just be sure the fold-line is clearly identified. Also, leaves have veins and stems. These two features do a lot to make a leaf look like a leaf.
I hope this was useful.
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Thank you so much for the feedback
the leaf is supposed to fall from the big tree in the background
and she's not a rabbit, she's a species in a story i'm working on, which explains the purple thing(which is her tail) and her having two pairs of eyes
and i agree with the leaf, i have a hard time trying to shade flat objects like paper or leaves, and i forgot the veins
again thank you so much for the feedback!
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You're very welcome. Thank you for allowing me the chance to comment. Having received this additional information from you, I have some additional comments. I did think that the brown trunk-like-object behind her was a tree, at first. But when it protruded from the frame and stopped, I abandoned that idea. I think elements should either protrude entirely outside of a frame, or be entirely within the frame. To extend the tree partly and then cut it off without clear indication why (like a secondary frame) is confusing. Also, I suspected the "purple thing" was a tail, but didn't notice the second pair of eyes, so my observations were restricted to a paradigm of natural creatures.
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Thank you again
i at first wanted to extend the tree more to make some leaves visible but i have a bad way of drawing that unables me to fix some mistakes made
also, in hindsight, i should've probably made the second pair of eyes bigger, but the first pair was already too big that if i enlarge the second pair it wouldn't fit on her head... I guess it's time for some more redesigning
thank you for not once, but twice giving me some great feedback and advice
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Hi I found this piece project comment and decided I would offer my own analysis of the work. I'll avoid repeating what has already been said.
The painterly style really gives this work homie feel in addition to the warm colors. Very “autumn.” I can't say this piece does anything unexpected though. I do like the style—it's somewhat Disney-esque, and pretty cute. I have to say I'm not sure what the white and brown dots above the eyes are...I think those are eyebrows but I thought they were another set of eyes at first lol.
btw your leaf is lacking veins and a stem. that plus some texture and color variation should make it look more realistic. The trees could use more detail/definition too.
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Thank you so much for the feedback!
i agree with it nat having anything unexpected, i just don't think i have the creativity to create a piece that can make people go 'wow!', but hopefully someday
and the white spots with brown dots are another set of eyes, but i ise them as eyebrows when conveying emotions in this character.
and yeah, the leaves are really lacking in texture and details, i should reference real leaves next time.
again, thank you so much
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That is rather sweet and very cute; ;looks like a still from a cartoon!
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You're welcome!
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Here´s my constructive comment:
First of all. I like the round shaped border of your drawing. And the depth of field is something i don´t see much on deviantart and makes it feel like a photograph.The title is applicable by the scene. my only disadvantage is the contrast between the colors what feels a bit pale.
As conclusion: this an simple yet charming illustration
KJVW
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Thank you for the feedback!
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Well, you couldn't have picked a more fitting title, because you've captured that mood perfectly. From the lighting to the softness of the art style to how the character's presented in it, it genuinely makes me want to jump straight into the scene. I'm pretty jealous, to be honest.
As for the storybook look you're trying to achieve, I think that depends on what you're trying to convey and which details you want to be in focus. You don't necessarily need to make the leaf more detailed if it looks out of place in the style.* If you're trying to take a cinematic approach to storytelling with this, try to envision what parts of the scene are going to be in focus, such as the background for example, and have the character enact something that shows an aspect of the story it's in.
*In the case you want to draw a detailed leaf, try taking a few samples from the nearest bush you can find, or look up references online to try and get a feel for how leaves are formed.
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thank you so much for the feedback and the advice
honestly i didn't even thought about looking at real leaves for references
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It definitely has a story book feel to it. I like the style, clean and simple. Careful with the colors though , her arm blends in with the bush behind her. Other than that i think you did really well with the background/environment. And yes i know how to draw a single detailed leaf. However i do not recomend drawing greatly detailed leafs, unless they are in the forground and are ment to be the focus of the drawing
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Thanks for the feedback!
thanks for pointing the arm out, that was an honest mistake
and could you help me out, it's not for the background bushes but for the single leaf that she's looking at
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your welcome. As for the leaf, the best advice i can give is to look up references online or go out and pic a couple of leaves. Feel their texture, there veins in your hands and try putting a leaf under a pice of paper and then color with a crayon on top. This way you will be able to see all the little details better.
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Thank you for the advice
i don't know why i didn't even thought of looking at real leaves
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Glad to help ; )
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Wow! The character's design is the best part of the image. I've always had a soft spot for big ol bunny ears x) She also has such a sweet smile.
The background, however, does have a few problems: the trees are a little too fuzzy. I'd recommend sharpening them and giving them more shape, making them more defined. I do like how they're all different colors, though, it adds variety to the image!
I would also suggest you try more interesting lighting. Try not to use the same color, but darker when you're defining shadows. I, personally, love to use a dark blue for my shadows, but when it doesn't work for the color or the mood of the image, I also go with red, purple, and more.
Overall, this is such a nice, happy image, that made me smile the second I saw it ^^ keep up the good work and thank you for putting out such beautiful artwork!
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Thank you so much for the feed back!
And though i did use a blue-ish shadow, i think i need to make it more blue
I did made the trees fuzzy to make it look out of focus but i can see that i went over board with that
Again, thank you so much!
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The piece as a whole looks so cute!
Why don't you look up for leaf tutorials? (But, I think you already did that. 
So, Anna is a rabbit, bat and spider hybrid?
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Thanks!
yeah i think i should...
and rabbit? i didn't thought of that
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Yes! Her head resembles a rabbit's in this one especially with the huge ears. xD
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She always has huge ears, but ok
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It definitely feels like an illustration from a book. I love the style of it!!
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Well, i'm still trying to find a look that works for her, so she's probably going to go trough more changes
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