Hey! It looks like you're new here. You might want to check out the introduction.
Show rules for this event
The Last Thing Left to Do is Let Go
Fics
Review—
Prompt relevance: moderate
Style: messy pencil or pastel shading
Background: very subtle auras in each character’s area
Story potential: moderate
Result: mid tier
So, I didn’t immediately recognize Twilight as Twilight, it took me a bit of staring to go “oh glasses, ‘tis Sci Twi.” Twilight’s Chin is a little messed up, you might want to try doing a very light pencil sketch to get the shape right in the future, pastel and pencil colors can easily eat up a light light pencil-framework sketch. I assume that they’re either pretending to be together, or pretending that they should be apart?
Prompt relevance: moderate
Style: messy pencil or pastel shading
Background: very subtle auras in each character’s area
Story potential: moderate
Result: mid tier
So, I didn’t immediately recognize Twilight as Twilight, it took me a bit of staring to go “oh glasses, ‘tis Sci Twi.” Twilight’s Chin is a little messed up, you might want to try doing a very light pencil sketch to get the shape right in the future, pastel and pencil colors can easily eat up a light light pencil-framework sketch. I assume that they’re either pretending to be together, or pretending that they should be apart?
Disclaimer: I know nothing about art, but I had some time and wanted to throw some review love around.
I'm an absolute sucker for two things: heartbreak and SunLight. I... may be biased. Keep that in mind.
I like this pic! It feels rough and raw, and I'm not sure how much of that is intentional (see the previously-mentioned Twi Chin), but I think that adds to the emotion here. This would have less impact, I think, if it were clearer. I appreciate that.
I also really appreciate this entry's use of colour! I didn't even notice the coloured auras thing until I read >>Moosetasm's review, and I think they're super cool now that I have, but I love how this piece uses the contrast of character colour to create a sense of tension and dichotomy. And I love the decision to hide both characters' faces! They're pulling away from each other as they pull away from us, and that's a neat emotional mirror.
This piece is evocative and full of character, and I for one adore it. There's definitely some room for improvement, but I'm so attached to the roughness that I don't really want to suggest anything concrete? It feels complete, even as it feels rushed. I'm going to go have feelings now.
I'm an absolute sucker for two things: heartbreak and SunLight. I... may be biased. Keep that in mind.
I like this pic! It feels rough and raw, and I'm not sure how much of that is intentional (see the previously-mentioned Twi Chin), but I think that adds to the emotion here. This would have less impact, I think, if it were clearer. I appreciate that.
I also really appreciate this entry's use of colour! I didn't even notice the coloured auras thing until I read >>Moosetasm's review, and I think they're super cool now that I have, but I love how this piece uses the contrast of character colour to create a sense of tension and dichotomy. And I love the decision to hide both characters' faces! They're pulling away from each other as they pull away from us, and that's a neat emotional mirror.
This piece is evocative and full of character, and I for one adore it. There's definitely some room for improvement, but I'm so attached to the roughness that I don't really want to suggest anything concrete? It feels complete, even as it feels rushed. I'm going to go have feelings now.
(Art) Genre: Oroboro
(Art) Thoughts: This is pretty, and characterful, if a bit simple-feeling. I contrast this a bit with the one with the ponies facing away tearing up the letter; I don't think this quite conveys as strong of an underlying emotion. Not that it has to, though! I think this is quite good as a "prompt," as it leaves things open-ended enough to get several kinds of stories out of. I think some of the roughness limits it purely as a standalone art piece, though.
(Art Tier): Medium
(Art) Thoughts: This is pretty, and characterful, if a bit simple-feeling. I contrast this a bit with the one with the ponies facing away tearing up the letter; I don't think this quite conveys as strong of an underlying emotion. Not that it has to, though! I think this is quite good as a "prompt," as it leaves things open-ended enough to get several kinds of stories out of. I think some of the roughness limits it purely as a standalone art piece, though.
(Art Tier): Medium
Congrats to teacorgi, Roseluck, and Anon Y Mous on their well-deserved medals, as well as everyone else who contributed art this round! This was an impressive turnout, for both the number of art pieces as well as the stories they inspired.
So! Bit of a backstory on this piece. I realized the day art submissions went live that I was going to be camping on Saturday, so it was unlikely I would be able to submit a story this time around. I was dismayed by this, because the prompt “Keep Pretending” just screams relationship trouble to me, which is the kind of story I enjoy reading and writing. So, on a whim, I decided to try to draw an idea for story I would have wanted to write.
The thing is, the last time I sat down with the intent to draw something was for an art class I took back in sixth grade, which was over twenty years ago. I also only had the time to actually draw this the night before I left for that camping trip, in the middle of trying to pack for it. That’s the reason why Twilight has four iterations for her chin - I was originally just sketching in charcoal to see how it looked, then realized I didn’t have time to do it over again if I still wanted to color it. The thought of doing a light pencil sketch first didn’t occur to me until after I’d already finished, as silly as that sounds.
Bearing all this in mind, I’m quite pleased at how this piece turned out. To be honest, I was kinda floored by the fact that Twilight and Sunset looked recognizably human by the time I was done. ^^ And I am immensely pleased with the stories that it inspired! It’s such a neat feeling, reading other Writers’ interpretation of my art. I realize this is probably old hat for the art veterans in our merry band of brigands, but gosh, this was fun!
Much love to >>Moosetasm, >>QuillScratch, >>CoffeeMinion, and >>GroaningGreyAgony for your feedback! It was encouraging to receive such positivity and constructive criticism on something I didn't think I was capable of a week ago. ^^
Right, back to reading stories on my slate. Best of luck, everyone!
So! Bit of a backstory on this piece. I realized the day art submissions went live that I was going to be camping on Saturday, so it was unlikely I would be able to submit a story this time around. I was dismayed by this, because the prompt “Keep Pretending” just screams relationship trouble to me, which is the kind of story I enjoy reading and writing. So, on a whim, I decided to try to draw an idea for story I would have wanted to write.
The thing is, the last time I sat down with the intent to draw something was for an art class I took back in sixth grade, which was over twenty years ago. I also only had the time to actually draw this the night before I left for that camping trip, in the middle of trying to pack for it. That’s the reason why Twilight has four iterations for her chin - I was originally just sketching in charcoal to see how it looked, then realized I didn’t have time to do it over again if I still wanted to color it. The thought of doing a light pencil sketch first didn’t occur to me until after I’d already finished, as silly as that sounds.
Bearing all this in mind, I’m quite pleased at how this piece turned out. To be honest, I was kinda floored by the fact that Twilight and Sunset looked recognizably human by the time I was done. ^^ And I am immensely pleased with the stories that it inspired! It’s such a neat feeling, reading other Writers’ interpretation of my art. I realize this is probably old hat for the art veterans in our merry band of brigands, but gosh, this was fun!
Much love to >>Moosetasm, >>QuillScratch, >>CoffeeMinion, and >>GroaningGreyAgony for your feedback! It was encouraging to receive such positivity and constructive criticism on something I didn't think I was capable of a week ago. ^^
Right, back to reading stories on my slate. Best of luck, everyone!
>>Icenrose
Congratulations on pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and getting some art done! :D And a hoofbump from a fellow low-art-ranking-finisher who's also happy just to flex some long-unused muscles.
Congratulations on pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and getting some art done! :D And a hoofbump from a fellow low-art-ranking-finisher who's also happy just to flex some long-unused muscles.