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    • Naroth Kean
      Naroth Kean last edited by

      Wow thanks a lot guys! that has helped a lot.
      @Maile McCarthy, thanks for the tips, I'm going to lay them down and see if they flow nicely.
      This is exactly want I need to make them better.

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      • Steve Young
        Steve Young last edited by

        They have turned out really well, love the colors.

        Never give up, always push yourself two steps further than you believe you can go.

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        • Naroth Kean
          Naroth Kean last edited by Naroth Kean

          This time I gave my fox a bit fur stroke. I don't know I always give each scene a name It helps me when I sketch and put everything together.

          "Losing Hope" (in progress)
          giving up copy.JPG
          "Help the shiny" (in progress)
          struggling-shell.JPG

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          • Fabienne
            Fabienne @Naroth Kean last edited by

            @Naroth-Cow Wonderful! I fall in love with your pictures! The colors suits the mood and you made the right choice with the fur texture.
            The bird is a bit lost on the background (like the fox in the 2. picture). You can brighten up the sky to highlight the silhouette, respectively shade the trees and fox. But that's the only thing to point out.

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            • Naroth Kean
              Naroth Kean last edited by

              Thanks for the input @Fabienne, i'm going to make some change now 🙂

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              • Naroth Kean
                Naroth Kean last edited by

                "Golden Shell"
                is my turtle too creepy? I have been told my illustration is a bit creepy back in graphic school before I dropped, and they wanted me to change it. I was so sad because I don't know how to change myself.
                flipping-the-shell.jpg

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                • Leontine
                  Leontine @Naroth Kean last edited by

                  @Naroth-Cow Hi Naroth, The illustrations are so beautiful. I think that you have to many details in your turtle's shell, and the grass surrounding it. If you get rid of them, it brings the character out more. Is that helpful? Kepp up the good work!

                  Leontine
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                  • Peter Jarvis
                    Peter Jarvis @Naroth Kean last edited by

                    @Naroth-Cow Just beautiful. They read extremely well. without any text you can see what the narrative of the piece is. Looking forward to seeing others. Have a great day.

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                    • Naroth Kean
                      Naroth Kean last edited by

                      Thanks a lot @Leontine Gaasenbeek and @Peter Jarvis, I really appreciate the feedback.

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                      • Leontine
                        Leontine @Naroth Kean last edited by

                        @Naroth-Cow Your welcome!

                        Leontine
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                        • Maile McCarthy
                          Maile McCarthy @Naroth Kean last edited by

                          @Naroth-Cow This work is gorgeous because your personality shines through. It would be such a loss if someone convinced you to take your personality out of it!

                          I don't think the turtle is creepy, just less dreamy than the rest of the illustration. I agree with Leontine that it may just be too much attention on the turtle relative to the rest of the piece. I think you could keep the detail but dial back the contrast (more in line with the turtle detail in Help the Shiny).

                          The turtle's gaze also might be making him look a little aggressive. Maybe you could soften him a bit by changing where he looks.

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                          • Naroth Kean
                            Naroth Kean last edited by Naroth Kean

                            thanks guys I went to fix a bit in other piece I finished yesterday, and yes I see the outline of the turtle was a bit too harsh compared to the fox. You guys are awesome!
                            wish-granted.jpg

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                            • Steve Young
                              Steve Young last edited by

                              Great color use!

                              Never give up, always push yourself two steps further than you believe you can go.

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                              • Maile McCarthy
                                Maile McCarthy @Naroth Kean last edited by

                                @Naroth-Cow Another gorgeous piece. This series is so magical. I love the transition between water and sky where the turtle is splashing in. I don't understand where the fox is, though. Is it the bottom of a waterfall? Or is he under the water?

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                                • Lynn Larson
                                  Lynn Larson SVS OG last edited by

                                  @Maile-McCarthy I think he's on the edge of the water, putting the turtle back in.

                                  @Naroth-Cow This is my favorite one so far!

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                                  • Naroth Kean
                                    Naroth Kean last edited by

                                    thanks guys, yes the fox is at the edge of the water.
                                    "Make a wish then toss me into the river" said the turtle.
                                    This is a better version but still working on it.
                                    wish-granted.jpg

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                                    • Rich Green
                                      Rich Green SVS OG @Naroth Kean last edited by

                                      @Naroth-Cow really love your work - the style is fantastic and the colors just pull me into every one of the scenes you have shared. So beautiful!

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                                      • Maile McCarthy
                                        Maile McCarthy @Naroth Kean last edited by

                                        @Naroth-Cow "thanks guys, yes the fox is at the edge of the water."

                                        Oh, yes, I see it now. Also, I love the addition of the butterfly.

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                                        • Steve Young
                                          Steve Young last edited by

                                          I think you work is coming along well now, its important to keep you viewers focus on what story your telling.

                                          Never give up, always push yourself two steps further than you believe you can go.

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                                          • Naroth Kean
                                            Naroth Kean last edited by

                                            This will be my last post on this or I am going to spoil it but I will miss everyone tip and critique. I have lost so much confident for the last couple years ago, but this time I have to trust myself in decision making. Thank you so much everyone!
                                            floating.jpg

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