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I'm really surprised there wasn't more art from a similar perspective as this. And then this piece has such a tiny focus character, yet the viewer is even lower, forcing us to look up to such a tiny thing.
And all the sunflowers are looking down at her, rather than at the sun. But because of their stature, towering above her, it feels judgmental rather than worshipful.
And all the sunflowers are looking down at her, rather than at the sun. But because of their stature, towering above her, it feels judgmental rather than worshipful.
This one's pretty great! I like the idea, and the painting really looks well done.
I kinda feel, though, that the foreground character doesn't quite fit in with the background. It might be because she's outlined and the sunflowers aren't, it might be because my brain's saying that, no matter what I look at from this camera position, it should be more difficult to see than that?
Still, there's definitely something of a hook here, her expression and the sunflowers position suggest some sort of story, so that's good.
I kinda feel, though, that the foreground character doesn't quite fit in with the background. It might be because she's outlined and the sunflowers aren't, it might be because my brain's saying that, no matter what I look at from this camera position, it should be more difficult to see than that?
Still, there's definitely something of a hook here, her expression and the sunflowers position suggest some sort of story, so that's good.
>>Not_A_Hat
I assumed the outline was a deliberate artistic choice. It's a common technique to make a character stand out from the background; either outline the characters and not the background (like much anime/manga that uses painted backgrounds but cel-shaded characters... heck, look at a western animation like The Rescuers.), or give the characters thicker outlines than the background (like the more traditional western comic books). Also, if you pay attention, you'll notice that characters closer to the foreground (or parts of them that are, and are foreshortened) will often have thicker outlines.
I assumed the outline was a deliberate artistic choice. It's a common technique to make a character stand out from the background; either outline the characters and not the background (like much anime/manga that uses painted backgrounds but cel-shaded characters... heck, look at a western animation like The Rescuers.), or give the characters thicker outlines than the background (like the more traditional western comic books). Also, if you pay attention, you'll notice that characters closer to the foreground (or parts of them that are, and are foreshortened) will often have thicker outlines.
>>Hap
Yeah, I've seen that before, especially in old Disney movies. And it's not like I think it's necessarily wrong, but... something makes me feel like the piece isn't quite cohesive, and I was trying to figure out what that might be.
Maybe if the background were something more textured, the outlines would feel more fitting, because being more distinct from the background would be helpful, then? As it is, though, I'm not going to have trouble differentiating their arm from the sky/wing, so I thought it might look more cohesive without them.
EDIT: Well, perhaps the artist was trying to deliberately break cohesion, especially if they wanted the flowers to seem 'weird'. That feels like a really 'meta' way to think, though, and I don't think I can comment on it.
Yeah, I've seen that before, especially in old Disney movies. And it's not like I think it's necessarily wrong, but... something makes me feel like the piece isn't quite cohesive, and I was trying to figure out what that might be.
Maybe if the background were something more textured, the outlines would feel more fitting, because being more distinct from the background would be helpful, then? As it is, though, I'm not going to have trouble differentiating their arm from the sky/wing, so I thought it might look more cohesive without them.
EDIT: Well, perhaps the artist was trying to deliberately break cohesion, especially if they wanted the flowers to seem 'weird'. That feels like a really 'meta' way to think, though, and I don't think I can comment on it.
Ohhh this angle is very interesting. It fits the prompt like a glove.
I love the wing colors! They appear to be a bit translucent. It'd be neat if some colored light poured through them to drive that idea home. Your anatomy's alright here. Some mistakes I see appear to be from how it was painted, though I think her left wings are slightly misplaced.
Huh, >>Not_A_Hat I might know why you think the flowers look so weird compared to the lady? I think the picture's a bit unfinished looking.
I think I can see parts of your sketch for the flowers on the right and a bit in the leaves in the bottom left. The lines on the lady, especially on her raised arm, seem like sketch lines that have yet to be covered. A lot of the rendering doesn't seem deliberate in some aspects too. I think you might just need a bit more time on this image in general.
As it is now, it's still pretty good, and the idea's cool too. Good job!
I love the wing colors! They appear to be a bit translucent. It'd be neat if some colored light poured through them to drive that idea home. Your anatomy's alright here. Some mistakes I see appear to be from how it was painted, though I think her left wings are slightly misplaced.
Huh, >>Not_A_Hat I might know why you think the flowers look so weird compared to the lady? I think the picture's a bit unfinished looking.
I think I can see parts of your sketch for the flowers on the right and a bit in the leaves in the bottom left. The lines on the lady, especially on her raised arm, seem like sketch lines that have yet to be covered. A lot of the rendering doesn't seem deliberate in some aspects too. I think you might just need a bit more time on this image in general.
As it is now, it's still pretty good, and the idea's cool too. Good job!
At first glance this is a pretty great piece. I like how it's possible to interpret the girl's expression and the flowers' looking down at her in multiple ways, though it's most likely to be dramatic. The premise of fairies/wood sprites being in touch with nature is very old, but there seems to be conflict between them here.
It's been mentioned before, but I like the angle here, playing with perspective and making us feel even smaller than the fairy.
There are some gripes I've got, though. The anatomy is a bit wonky; aside from what >>Roseluck said her left arm (our right) seems oddly proportioned, with the placement of her elbow and everything.
I don't know if I should note how meaty her thighs are. Not even as a complaint, I just like them.
The lack of outlining for the flowers also makes them look unfinished, and in a couple cases weirdly out of focus.
Aside from that, not a bad piece. Not bad at all.
It's been mentioned before, but I like the angle here, playing with perspective and making us feel even smaller than the fairy.
There are some gripes I've got, though. The anatomy is a bit wonky; aside from what >>Roseluck said her left arm (our right) seems oddly proportioned, with the placement of her elbow and everything.
I don't know if I should note how meaty her thighs are. Not even as a complaint, I just like them.
The lack of outlining for the flowers also makes them look unfinished, and in a couple cases weirdly out of focus.
Aside from that, not a bad piece. Not bad at all.
This is phenomenal; it is both well drawn and evocative. The downward angle of the rays and flowers to the subject implies menace and dominance; the flowers are turned downwards away from the light, which is quite unnatural. To top it off, the subject is a pixie of some kind, and should be at home in nature. At a glance, the piece is a pixie warding their eyes from a sudden ray of sunlight. Closer examination imparts a feeling of dread.
The title is... odd. “Weirdo” has a silly sort of feeling about it; even if it is meant scornfully, it is usually said from a position of superiority. I don’t get the feeling you would call someone a weirdo if they were menacing you and you were scared, but you would call someone if they were manacing you but you didn’t feel threatened.
The title is... odd. “Weirdo” has a silly sort of feeling about it; even if it is meant scornfully, it is usually said from a position of superiority. I don’t get the feeling you would call someone a weirdo if they were menacing you and you were scared, but you would call someone if they were manacing you but you didn’t feel threatened.
Woot. This is a piece with ambition, and you mostly rose to the occasion. I have some quibbles (like what’s up with that one wing of hers that doesn’t look attached?) But overall, I love that expression on her face and the way the flowers are looking at her. Top tier.