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Published: 2013-07-17 18:33:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 54238; Favourites: 5427; Downloads: 464
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a little technique practice sketches c:also I love ferrets too much for my own good
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Also a small annoucement; I planned on opening commissions around the end of July, but it might be a bit delayed, because some people from my waiting list haven't contacted me yet. We'll see c:
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Hello, I'm here from and I'll be giving it my all to give a helpful critique! I hope that this ends up being useful for you!
Anyway, I'll get this out of the way really quick: I'm trying SO HARD not to descend into squeeing, keyboard mashing, and screaming about how cute these are. Like, all my self-restraint is being used here. This isn't really the substantive part of my critique, but seriously, these little critters are cute. And generally when a picture of an animal like a ferret turns out cute, it's a sign you're doing it right, right?
Now, I'll be honest and say I know approximately jack about ferret anatomy, but I like how the proportions seem to match up nicely, and the spine has a very delightful curve at all times that gives these little fur tubes a constant sense of motion, excitement, and energy. I like the use of color and texture on the fur to make it look very lively and give it a sense of depth, even at a very rough stage. I personally love the top sketch on the left, as I like the sense of depth as well as just how cute the pose is! Seriously, these are a damned good set of sketch dumps! A quick question: what references did you use? I wanna learn how to draw animals at some point myself, and these seem like some cute references.
As for the part where I actually do the critical part of the critique, the only thing I really have to say is that the first rough sketches (the black and white ones) look just a little flat. This mostly applies to the bottom left. I know it's more of a painting sketch, but I would suggest drawing through the form. Your work seems to indicate that you've had formal training (although feel free to let me know if I'm wrong) so I'm going to take a wild guess and say you know what that means. Just in case, however, I mean to draw the 3D form like you would in a math book, sort of-- drawing the lines that couldn't actually be seen, to give a sense of depth and better indicate where to shade. I was taught to always, always draw it, to help with perspective and stuff.
Overall though, you're definitely better than me! Hahaha... >>; I have the knowledge, but like hell do I have the experience. Keep up the good work! I'd honestly watch you just to see many many pictures of ferrets, not gonna lie.
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Ah they're so precious, you drew them so perfectly! My favourite would be the one on the right with the blue hue. It's adorable.
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Magnificent job! they're realistic in every manner, and very adorable <3
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I love them and their behaviour, I just won't ever take them anymore. They're so smelly :\
GJ, very nice!
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Well done.
It's always nice to practice with different techniques.
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Great work!
I like the style of the right one in grey.
Any chance to pay a few dollars/euros for a custom art for an avatar for gaming?
greetings
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Siemka!
Praca nieamowita a mogłabyś dodać pędzle jakei tutaj użyłaś?
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eeeeee this is amerzerng
theres not enough ferret love out there
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oh my goodness, I never thought I would see someone making such gorgeous artwork of ferrets! It's now made me think about possibly commissioning you - or someone - in the future about making a painting of my three girls. ;u;
so lovely!
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I love this picture! The different techniques are awesome. I'm actually sitting here with my own ferret right now. His name is Juicebox ^.^
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I love ferrets too. 
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They're so cute! Do you have any of ur own? I have two, Codo and Podo. One is albino and the other is regular. They look amazing! Great job!
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omg i love these!!! I love ferrets! I love how you captured the fatness! And the stubs!! All the stubs!
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GAWJUSS. May I ask which brushes/programme you used? C:
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I used both SAI and Photoshop, and also these brushes ben-andrews.deviantart.com/art… c:
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Thanks! :D I love all of the subtle differences in each style C:
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Cute ferret drawings, I love ferrets. I had a albino ferret once, the most adorable little girl.
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Reminded me of my own old ferret pet 
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ferrets are awesome, they're so cute ^^
anyways, I love these, they're beautiful sketches 
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*cuddle the ferrets*
*all the ferrets* >///< Love this!
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Now that I've seen this picture, I will use this as proof that ferrets are cute! I would love the companionship.
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This is one of the most beautiful drawings I've seen. Seriously. It's awesome.
... now I can't stop looking at your drawing.
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I love ferrets since I read Harry Potter. Damn you JKR! I'm now obsessed.
Love them all, each technique has something beautiful.
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Some fantastic techniques. Love the different styles and poses.
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