Lines or no lines?
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So I’ve tried to add some more shadows to define it a bit more (hopefull there is a difference!) and next I’m going to try with more subtle line art
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@hayleyannececil yes, those subtle changes did help a lot with readability.
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For me, no line but more contrast!
The image is very cute
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@hayleyannececil I love them both, really nice design and composition! I think the softness & texture of this character lends itself better to the "no lines" version but there are some areas where the values of the colors are so close that you loose a but of the depth, like where the neck meets the grey smoke. I think if you just deepen that neck shadow a tiny bit it might help balance it out a bit. Soooo good though, I totally want to hang out with this Yeti!!!
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@hayleyannececil Haha, just saw this version. Apparently I should read through the whole thread before replying. I like the changes, it definitely gives more depth!
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@Tiffany-Thomas haha thank you! If I have time I’ll try one with lighter lines and see what it looks like vs this one, I’ve just always drawn with lines so it’s hard for me!
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@hayleyannececil I understand the desire for no lines but also loving lines. What I sometimes do to compromise is I make a selection of my shape and on the clipping mask, just barely brush the edges with a dark analogous color to define the shape without an obvious line.
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@hayleyannececil when I first saw the lines I was like "oh definitely lines" but I prefer the no lines! haha. Great work! It looks so soft without the lines.
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@Richard-Matthews hahaha! It’s a struggle, I’ve now done a soft line version, going to post the 2 new ones below! Think I still prefer no lines!
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@chrisaakins ohhh good tip! Thank you
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Ok...soooo I THINK I prefer no lines in the end! Here’s both options together :)! Edit, ignore the dark blob on foot, thought I rubbed that out
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@hayleyannececil Beautiful! I love the softness of it. Still I prefer the ones with lines, it ads a little bit more readability to it. Maybe you can tone them down even more, for instance on the left foot (also the tangent there makes it a bit less clear).
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You don't have to change the words but I love making things rhyme so thought I would add "The Yeti cooked with flare and secret spices. With aroma in the air to keep it nice". No pressure at all :). I still prefer the no lines, great work!
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@hayleyannececil Super cute! I agree with @joosterwijk , the lines make it more readable and a bit sharper/finished. Great work; I love how gentle it feels.
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@hayleyannececil beautiful! Of the two, I prefer the one with lines, for the readability reason like everyone else.
But both are great -- you do you and go with the one you like best!
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Your last one nailed it I think the subtle non black looks amazing.
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Haha seems like people are liking the lines, maybe I need to emphasise certain parts with lines and have some parts without lines to satisfy both my likes
