Ahhhhh so pretty! I love the shadows on the ground and the texture of her hair

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This is so calm and peaceful, I really like the shadows. Good job

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Uwa~! Absolutely AMAZING work.
The texturing of it is impressive. Although, I believe you used an FX tool for the grass, ne? Nevertheless, it looks fantastic.
Wonderful use of shading, especially on her hair. The fact that you used, white, shades of grey and black really distinguishes a prominent texture. Except, I have to point out that some of your shading is very much scattered... what I mean is that you seen to have more than one light source. I know that she's supposed to be under a tree, and there's a sun above her which is partly blocked by leaves, but, that's the thing, there's only one light source, which seems to be (from your picture) coming from the top left-hand corner, and I come to this conclusion because of the prominent shadow on her neck. There should be a darker shading on the left part of her body/dress, and some on her right shoulder. Ahh, don't mind me. I'm being extremely nitpicky. And I'm not even an artist. -_-

I am curious as to what program you used to create this.

The flower on her hair is extremely well coloure O_o almost too real, in my point of view.
The blanket that she's lying on lacks some texturing and shading, but otherwise it looks okay. Although, hasn't got a fine quality compared to your character.
The leaves blocking out the sunlight are a good effect, but watch out because it may mean extra shading in some parts to depict a more ... "real" look to it.
You need a few more skin tones, but overall your colour tones are absolutely breathtaking and seemingly professional-like.

I hope that what I've said helps you, and I REALLY hope to see more of your work, it's stunning.

Much Love,
~Oujo-chan

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Thanks a lot for the well thought out critique I appreciate the comments ^^

Grass done by hand tedious and boring but oh well ^^ hehe.

I agree with everything you said. Especially the blanket >.>; lol. I just threw it in there at the last minute so she wasn't getting dirty on the ground hehe ^_~.

First thing I really drew since like sept. 04, if I had spent a little bit more time on it I probably could have fixed up some of it and thought out the lighting a bit more w. Oh well, next time ^^

Thanks again ^^

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pretty~ you should post more *nods*

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No need for thanks, it's my pleasure! I hope that I've helped you a bit.
I'm surprised you replied. All those fantastic illustrators are often very stuck up and don't even bother replying. Which is an extremely rude gesture to others who are bothering to comment on their work... oh wells.

Holy crap, are you serious, the grass is done by HAND!? -_-; You're making me feel worse about MY drawing abilities ... although, I don't really have any, ahahaha!!! I prefer looking at others' work and commenting about them. It's always such a joy to hear from them

Ahahha, no, no, the blanket is good, I'm just a very nitpicky girl... brutally honest sometimes, which can be either good or bad, depending how you look at it. Hehe!!

First thing you drew since september? Whoa, your skills still haven't gotten rusty. Mine have. Ahahah. You did EXTREMELY well, and I'm glad to have been able to see such beautiful work. Even more honoured at the fact you bothered replying to me (unlike some ingrateful people...)

Much Love,
~Oujo-chan

Send me your autograph in mail, so that when you become a famous cartoonist or something, I can brag that I knew you. LOL!

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I love the overall piece, you've done an excellent job with the detailing of the hair. I also like the shading of the clothing and everything else, and I think the shadows works well too.

But I'm unable to pick out things that need fixing, I think you've done a great job. Also.. O.o You did the grass all by hand? eeep.. -dies-

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I bet it wouldn't surprise you if I were jealous.

I haven't enough smarts to critique your work (at least for today)...but I do like this. And as a side note, I'm living in Ch'town now, and I'll be getting your Kenshin back to you hopefully in the next week or two...I meant to earlier last week, but I hadn't the chance to get it...I promise, dear...I will soon....

The J


P.S....you'll have to come into town to party some time...

Great job on it, though!

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