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ElvenAngel — A Hero and His Steed
Published: 2010-12-30 20:02:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 670; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 11
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My Deathbed characters have been craving some attention lately
And I always wanted to draw this. 'Hero' and 'noble steed' don't really match up for Edgar and Victor.
Judging by how worried Edgar looks here and the fact that he pretty much stumbles his way through most of the story rather than being anything remotely heroic...it's pretty obvious that Edgar isn't really the kind of person you think about when you picture a hero.
As for Victor...what part of mutt horse (Friesian mixed with...something) that talks with an Irish accent, gives his rider more trouble than he's worth and swears more than an Irish sailor counts as 'noble steed'?
Still...I love these two. Victor tries so hard to play the heroic part for both of them. ^^
Edgar Milton & Victor (C) to me.
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Hello! I was browsing the Critiquable gallery when I spotted this piece.
First of all, I applaud you for using proper grammar and punctuation in your artist's comments--most people don't seem to care about how their piece's descriptions are written, but to me, a well-written description makes me more interested in the art, and thus makes me interested in your characters (they sound like they'd be a fun pair to have lunch with!) e.deviantart.net/emoticons/c/c… " width="20" height="20" alt="
As for the art, I'm no expert on digital work or anything, but there were a few minor (emphasis on minor) things that stood out to me. The only "big" thing, I think, is Edgar's left hand (the one holding the reins). It feels a bit on the small side.
The other things that I would think about are the shovel (I had to look at it a bit to figure out what it was), and Victor's mane and hooves. You may have Victor's mane and hooves exactly how you imagined them to be, but I think that, with Victor being a Friesian and all, his mane should be a bit longer, especially since his tail is so long and thick and pretty! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s… " width="15" height="15" alt="
I would also consider making Victor's other leg visible--while the viewers know that Victor must have four legs (or you may very well have written him with only three legs! LOL), from an art standpoint, he looks a little awkward.
Again, these are all just suggestions! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s… " width="15" height="15" alt="
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You did a great job; keep up the good work! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/c/c… " width="20" height="20" alt="
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Thank you very much for the critique. And for the heads up that the shading completely hid Victor's back leg! I only just noticed because I moved to a screen with different settings. Before that, I guess my screen's brightness level made me think it was ok. I'll be fixing it asap.
About the mane and hooves though: I've pointed out in the descrip (btw I'm a Literature major, hence why I'm a natural grammar Nazi myself 
Edgar's meant to have thin, feminine-ish hands anyway (part of a running gag about him) but I suppose I overdid it, trying to make the fact stand out. I'll also fix that.
As for the shovel... I've had to give it a Victorian-era look to make it stick with the story's time-frame. And it's...Edgar's trademark weapon/tool. He's weird like that.
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Thank you so much for accepting my critique! I'm always a bit nervous about offering them--I'm always afraid that they'll be taken the wrong way. Have a cookie!
I do remember reading about Victor being a mix--I really shouldn't critique when I should be getting ready for bed! LOL Sorry! He really is pretty, though!
English/Literature/Writing majors unite! 
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Hahaha, yes, Edgar is a gravedigger by profession and the sword is a connection to his mysterious past! It's got a broken tip so it's shorter than its sheath but he still uses it, when he's not just decking people over the head with the shovel. And that darn thing is stronger than it looks (it's a running gag, actually). He does in fact use it as a lance once, in the story (wip still, sadly XD) and the result is halfway between hilarious and...bone-crunching.
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Wow--it sounds like you've got an incredible story going there!
And thanks for the llama return! 
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And you're welcome!
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Πού ωραίο ειδικά τα χρώματα και οι στάσεις τους που είναι αρκετά ρεαλιστικές. Το μόνο που μου φαίνεται λίγο τσάγκρ είναι η μούρη του αλόγου που είναι λίγο μακρόστενη και μου θυμίζει λίγο πουλί. Και εδώ ΤΑΝΓΚ! μπορεί να το μπαλώσεις πως είναι έτσι επειδή είναι άλογο και....σάμθινγκ έλς. [Παρανοϊκό βλέμμα Ωωωωω ψαγμένο κι' έτσι} Τώρα όσο για τον χίροου...λυπούμεθα αλλά το' χουμε ξαναδεί το σκηνικό, ανλάϊκλυ χίρο κι' έτσι, ξέρω γω Χάρυ Πότερ και κάμποσοι άλλοι που δεν μού' ρχονται που δεν το περιμένεις αλλά έχουνε κρυφή δύναμη και αποκαλύπτεται αργότερα κι έτσι. Και δεν υπάρχει τίποτα κακό με αυτό βέβαια...
BARTUG: I'm an unlikely hero too, only my strength ain't hidden, its obvious and great!
TENGAI: As is your- Oh I'm not bothering with this anymore.
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Kapoies ratses alogou, opws to Friesian (pou einai o Victorakos mas) exoune makries mapes. Mporei na mou ksefyge ligaki alla tes pa.
Nai, nai, to kserw, oloi me unlikely heroes kanoune douleia, alla o Edgar einai pragmatika xamenos, oxi apla confused.
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Man I am wondering how I missed this piece... I love how you drew the horse in this! Awesome!
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The archetypal hero on horseback pose. I love it. ^^
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