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Ihara — April Chibi by-sa

Published: 2012-08-16 01:43:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 1000; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 37
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Description Just drew a chibi April because.
Tried stuff with shading and shine.

Made with The GIMP
Time: 4 hours
License: CC-BY-SA 3.0
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Comments: 11

KDhynamo [2012-09-16 18:00:48 +0000 UTC]

April is a very cute character, and I really like this rendition of her. I really like how simple her limbs are.

One thing I do note is that while you used cel shading for most of her, the highlights on the eyes are very soft. I would suggest using cel shading on the eyes as well, so they match the rest of the piece. Right now it almost looks as if her eyes are blurry. I notice you do this with the patterns on her fur as well, but I think it works there because, well, it's fur. It conveys its texture well.

But yes, April is a pretty nice and simple design. I'd love to be able to draw her myself sometime!

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Ihara In reply to KDhynamo [2012-09-16 20:09:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

Yeah, cel-shading is relatively new to me as of late - a lot of experimentation (that just so happens to yield good results), but you're right, for the eyes, that's a good idea, and I'll keep it in mind next time. And honestly, the in-depth comment is one I don't get very often, and actually inspires me to do more!
(Ever since my tumblr started picking up, I find myself on dA a lot less.)

Thanks again, I'm glad you like her, and you're more than welcome to draw her, I'd be honored!

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KDhynamo In reply to Ihara [2012-09-16 21:10:04 +0000 UTC]

Well I think you're doing a really great job with it. Your art style is very cute and simple.

I've followed you on Tumblr, so I look forward to seeing more of your characters there! It's awesome you have such a large following there, probably because you have such cute characters. I wish I could have that many people interested in my art, but unfortunately life isn't giving me much time to draw right now, so I can't keep people constantly entertained.

And I think I will definitely draw April in the future! I hope I can do her justice!

Oh and thanks so much for the watch!

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Ihara In reply to KDhynamo [2012-09-16 21:32:49 +0000 UTC]

Again, thank you very much~

Well, your art definitely has potential, now your schedule just needs to make way for it. XD And honestly, I don't think I have that much of a Following (at least not an active one). And you deserve the watch, friend.

But hey, definitely looking forward to seeing another's take on April!

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WildFangWolf [2012-08-16 01:51:47 +0000 UTC]

So cute. :3

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Ihara In reply to WildFangWolf [2012-08-16 01:57:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - glad you like.

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WildFangWolf In reply to Ihara [2012-08-16 02:02:45 +0000 UTC]

I tend to be a fan of cat girls.
Especially cute ones.

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Ihara In reply to WildFangWolf [2012-08-16 03:04:45 +0000 UTC]

Of course - who wouldn't be? :'D

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WildFangWolf In reply to Ihara [2012-08-16 03:11:59 +0000 UTC]

Those who dislike furries, sadly...

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Ihara In reply to WildFangWolf [2012-08-16 03:29:30 +0000 UTC]

To each their own. c:

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WildFangWolf In reply to Ihara [2012-08-16 03:34:08 +0000 UTC]

Eeyup.

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