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VVatchword [2007-12-04 21:01:03 +0000 UTC]

She's a cat! She can turn her head back as far as she likes D:

I guess what might help this "urban scene" is the angle of the wall to the angle of the door... definitely a case of awkward perspective. I think it's two point perspective (I'm not the best at it, but ) Anyway, the most I can say is to get some reference pictures. Those always help me the most.

I know this is off-topic, but the door handle made me think of a cigar D:

Anyway, this definitely has a story to it... which is my favorite kind of picture. It looks like someone has been up to no good I think she's so cute... I'm glad to see you working on different body frames to make your girls all different. A noble scheme!

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PhoenixAshesRats [2007-11-04 22:08:17 +0000 UTC]

That's a really tough pose to do and I think you did an excellent job of it. I didn't think that Cleo broke her neck or anything. Maybe she's just part owl... kidding. I wish I lived in that house!

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WarpedOrbit [2007-10-18 16:41:56 +0000 UTC]

The pose could be remedied simply by rotating the shoulders a tad...though some animals do have necks much more flexible than ours (makes me want to draw an anthro owl looking back ) The only other thing I can think of is that I don't believe a tail-ring would stay in place. A smooth ring won't even stay on human hair, a tail is a slippery critter. But anyway, I think the door handle is perfect. The angle of the wood slats is unusual but not unattractive, though I think the drama of them needs to be broken by a nice big brass knocker or a small fancy or round shaped window just behind and above her head. The only thing with the rock wall is that the grout between the stones may be too wide and the stones themselves could show more variation in size, shape and even slightly in color. Also the line of the steps in that right corner is the wrong angle for that view. Other than that it's a very nice piece, the composition is good (and thats not easy with close-up architectural stuff) and the rendering and textures are pleasing. I won't talk about the color

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CatalystSwitch [2007-10-10 01:44:59 +0000 UTC]

i like the way you're drawing the fur layered over the tail jewelry

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spitzen [2007-10-08 20:43:52 +0000 UTC]

I really enjoy her gait and her faced marked with caution! Great wood surface!

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Redmagesalyre [2007-10-05 02:43:56 +0000 UTC]

I don'tknow about that, cats are very flexible animals, but then again, it's your own opinion, I just find nothing really wrong.

I like the grain you put on the doors, it makesc it look more like wood, and the shiney parts look metallic as well. I would want to see the rock look a little more like rock though, at least the mortar.

Other than that, it looks pretty cool.

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robertsloan2 [2007-10-01 02:17:40 +0000 UTC]

Cat... her turning her head that far is a feline gesture. I didn't find it disturbing. Very limber people may manage it too.

A fluffier tail could be possible, widen it and distinguish with more of the kind of spiky fur-texture bits you've got where her tail fur goes over the bauble. Also if the bauble went in farther and the floof tail were wider for a more dramatic look that'd help make it look fluffier. As it is, her tail itself would be rather narrow under all the fur, this is true of all cat tails. Look at the tail on a Sphinx sometime.

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OkapiLover [2007-09-27 17:15:06 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful picture! The colors are pretty, and Cleos pose are pretty good, the neck don't look too strange, but it would maybe look better if she standed just a little bit more in sidewiev than se does now... But the other things are great, the doorknob is beautfully designed, and the texture and shading of the door is just so god-damned awesome... And the flowerpot is really petty and adds some more interest and detail in the picture, really great but you may want to make the space between the rocks in the wall a bit smaller the next time you draw those kind of walls, and maybe use a brighter color for it...

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hunterbahamut [2007-09-27 15:36:01 +0000 UTC]

Wow, very impressive work on this one, the colors look really impressive, you never cease to amaze me there, heh. Incredible work with the details as well.

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SnowFlurryCat [2007-09-27 00:03:08 +0000 UTC]

I forgot to tell you, my Daddy LOVED Peachfuzz soup.

~SnoCat

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Catgoyle [2007-09-26 20:04:18 +0000 UTC]

Love the woodgrain on the door and the patterning on the carpet under her feet. Looks like a well-used entrance. What I really like is the way you've got the metallics shaded. That's pretty cool, and with a bit more highlighting as well as darker shading I bet you'd have an even better look. Still, it does give the impression of metals. The little details of the door handle are also very well done! That discreet potted plant in the lower left is a wonderful touch, breaking up the stone wall a bit. Above her, the door and wall seem very bare. Not sure what might work with this. Perhaps a hanging potted plant with a fancy macramé holding the pot? Some vines climbing over the wall (not as likely unless the house's owners liked the look of that). Like the girl's pelt pattern, and I'm sorry the colors aren't what you made them so I can see exactly what you've done.

Hmm... well for the decorative stone wall, the mortar between them would likely be less; more rock, less "glue" holding them together I'm thinking. That would be reasonable. Not sure if the scan took the shading from them, but they don't seem to stick out of the wall much, either. Are they rather flat where they come out, perhaps? If they were rounded, there would be a bit more shadows on the lower edges, if not highlights. Again, this might be on the original, but didn't survive the scanning process.

That thin, very pale line on the wall separating it from the door... stands out a lot, but isn't making much sense. Why does it stand out so much? Following it down, it appears to be part of the door frame, but that makes the door seem oddly inset. Not sure on that.

Hopefully some of that will help. You're a lot better at doing backgrounds than I am. (smiles)

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SnowFlurryCat [2007-09-26 18:29:30 +0000 UTC]

I meant to also add that I love the detailing in the wood. Your work is getting better and better if it were possible. I love your style! Soon I shall submit my own "cat" person--inspired by your creations. Heh. I shall give you the credit, my talented young friend!

~SnoCat

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SnowFlurryCat [2007-09-26 16:32:50 +0000 UTC]

Wow...this is a wonderful piece, Peachfuzz! I am wondering who is following behind. What an interesting story, and lovely artwork to match.

~SnoCat

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Psamophis [2007-09-26 11:22:42 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!! I like the way you are working on your characters details! Really!
I admire your work on backgrounds. And the colours So bright! So contrasting!

Fave

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Nekomarunosuke [2007-09-26 11:13:32 +0000 UTC]

drawing the characters from upper back is hard. when I draw the characters, I'm likely to avoid from the difficult angle and pose. you draw really well from the back.

I like your drawing door, in particular the doorknob and the wood. the wood is put in diagonal direction and it make the door more elegant. and I love your color choice of the ground way, these background inform us the owner of this house must be rich person.

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CrazySkye [2007-09-26 06:18:24 +0000 UTC]

really nice soft textures....it 'feels' almost touchable! I like that your experimenting with positions, etc...its always a good thing to practice! I really like how you're distinguishing everyone of your characters.I'd say though that right now, I don't think her pudge would sit as much on the top of her hips as much as around her hips...at the moment it looks a bit like she has two big ol love handles and no buns! So I'd say lower the circular shape of her chub a bit so that it appears to fall right were her buns would end, ya know? Or, you could keep the lovely big ol hips, but smooth out where the hips end and the legs begin...Her leg and her hip just seem a bit too seperated there! anyways, hope that might help a bit

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Slounces-Zoo [2007-09-26 04:05:28 +0000 UTC]

Just like my scanner. Only my scanner would have made it worse. ...Darn, I forgot to check what model my scanner was...

ANYWAY, I love the shading on this! And because I'm so used to oranges being wrecked by scanners, I can picture Cleo a lighter orange with normal shading. xD Cleo's cute, by the way; her neck is a little odd, but nothing too bad. In fact, I probably wouldn't have noticed if you didn't point it out.

If you want help with the stone wall, I say that next time don't make all the stones the same color. Maybe some darker stones, some lighter stones, a brown stone or two... yeah.

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El-Lobizon [2007-09-26 01:57:11 +0000 UTC]

Muy buena la perspectiva y la textura es... wow (como siempre^^) Bien hecho

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Telem-Kam [2007-09-26 01:13:16 +0000 UTC]

Lol I like it, and yeah. xD The neck does look a bit awkward. *Shrug*

You give too much credit to your scanner for destroying your art. xD
For somebody who hasn't seen it "In person" It actually doesn't seem that badly shaded.
Although I'm certain what I'm seeing pales in comparison with the original copy. xD

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donnaquinn [2007-09-25 22:27:52 +0000 UTC]

Looks really nice Peachfuzz. You convincingly made her curvy, and I agree with a commenter above who said that the door texture rocks! It's so detailed, but it doesn't detract from Cleo in the slightest.
Maybe a shadow from the vase thrown onto the wall would improve the realism there a bit. The rocks/ stones are very smooth. Perhaps some imperfections would help?
Overall the shading is really really good and I really like the tail cuff detail! Very creative. The neck looks fine to me.

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TarriPup [2007-09-25 22:04:10 +0000 UTC]

I really love your art!!
Another definate fave and a big hug from me!!
How do you do it..?
Btw.. I think the neck is fine.. I think you can get away with it..

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Eclipsis [2007-09-25 21:51:49 +0000 UTC]

Reminds me of rich royalty. I really like your characters a lot.

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