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How did I miss this one KO? I like the way ya did around the moon, yeah, and the highlights are nice too...the cross in the foreground 'is' very cool...

Knockoff (May 8, 2004)

Thankies for teh comments. :)

gray squirrel

LovelyLori (Apr 30, 2004)

so cute

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Aubrey (May 4, 2004)

Lori... don't be so hard on yourself.. if you think something is impossible of course it'll overwhelm you everytime you try to face it. Fur is something that is really hard to do. Imagine, the Gerbil and Rabbit on the blockbuster commercials took over one million single strand hairs on each one to make them look real. In that respect none of these pictures can look "just LIKE" the photo. If you set impossible goals for how you want your picture to turn out you'll always be disappointed. I think you should be proud. It's a very nice picture of a squirrel. The contrast would come along nicely if only you set high, but realistic, goals for how you want it to turn out. Art is supposed to be a release from life and troubles and turmoil, not create it. Don't stress over a picture.. just relax, you're great :-D

LovelyLori (May 5, 2004)

this is as done as it's getting, I've already gotten extra space once.... thanks Aubrey, such nice words... I've always been a perfectionist, and get real irritated when something doesn't turn out how I want it to.... this little guy would've been better had I taken a different approach from the beginning, but oh well.... lately, I just feel like playing on here, doing things from my mind rather than a reference... and you wouldn't believe how many pics I've deleted recently! lol

DeadlyBlondeArcher (May 5, 2004)

I think he turned out quite nicely, Lori, and I totally understand the perfectionist frustration thing. I have been doing the same thing lately... working on stuff and then just deleting it. One of the first paintings I ever did in real oils I got so mad that I painted a huge black x on it and threw it on the floor. It felt wonderful. (But I was like 8 years old lol) I got in alot of trouble, though. :) And the next day I told my art teacher she was ugly and fat (well... she was, and she was mean to me, too) Sometimes you just have to let it go and do exactly that, draw and paint things that you like just because you like them, and don't worry about if anyone else is going to like it or not. Some of your best stuff will come out like that. Right now I am working on the weirdest picture I never thought I'd do.... just because it's a combination of some of my favorite stuff. Even if it doesn't turn out perfect I'm going to post it and be happy. You should be proud of your squirrel... he looks fat and happy to me. :)

LovelyLori (May 8, 2004)

thanks dba.. well put.... I hate getting so frustrated, and I try to tell myself not to give a damn about it... but it's kinda hard on this site, I want things to look just so for all who view it.....

Meet Me at Manila Lake

safescene (Mar 5, 2004)

woo, this one was fun :)

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davincipoppalag (May 5, 2004)

Beautiful! It does kinda look like a stairway (well a handicap ramp) to Heaven! Great colors and perspective

LovelyLori (May 5, 2004)

how very pertiful.... love it... good job!

Knockoff (May 6, 2004)

Oaah! Awesome, you have some of the best lineart skillz. Plus this is lovely, and the snow brings you to how cold it is.
I love the color too. Blue........
Anyways, great job safescene

emmamommalag (May 7, 2004)

It feels like we're very high up.. makes me dizzy. Great picture.

Public Boards/Beginner

mystery of the sea

Supergurl103 (May 3, 2004)

the mysterious sea? :S

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laurael (May 4, 2004)

I really like the way you did this one...very cool looking...the colors work very well together.

KiwiKitsune (May 4, 2004)

I don't know why... don't take this as an offense... but, you seem to be a threat to me... xD I don't know why... but, people with this drawing style seem to beat me up! xD Like... it reminds of the same style that Mekenzi used before she moved away...

Supergurl103 (May 4, 2004)

awww, well, this was a new angle i approach, as u can see, my title is still a ''newcomer'' so i was trying to find out what i can do with tools like all of that i don't see in other drawing tool be4 :) don't worry about my art style, my art style seems to change all the time ;)

dixielandcutie (May 5, 2004)

oh i like it sups! keep up the good work!

Public Boards/Intermediate

mmm, flowers

dixielandcutie (May 2, 2004)

hehe, just an idea, hope it turns out ok

*sorry had to move it to the advanced board...i ran out of space...i will work as hard as i can to make it good enough...* any suggestions always welcome...

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davincipoppalag (May 5, 2004)

Yay! Love it! (((mizz dix))

emmamommalag (May 5, 2004)

I love it, too.. she's adorable. And I love the light shining through her hair. And the flowers! Beautiful!

laurael (May 5, 2004)

I'm glad you like drawing 'little ppl' cause you do them so cute! Good job, dixie...the colors are great in the whole picture and I love her dress.

Supergurl103 (May 5, 2004)

yay dixie!!!! very nice picture, i love it so much ;) although i am already out grown the flowers too :S it reminds me of me being a shortie back then, very lovely ;)

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Recera.

Fin_beast (Apr 30, 2004)

Going to perfect this hopefully.

Well i'm sorry mod but it was a mistake to set it to unfinished. I was uneducated in the "asking for space" area.

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Xodiak (May 5, 2004)

Fin_Beast is the master of the universe! >:D
|XOD|

Aubrey (May 5, 2004)

Ahhh purdiful planets Fin :) I agree, there's a lot of depth in the picture. The planets almost look like they are really floating :-D

laurael (May 5, 2004)

Yeah...planets! I like these pics of yours...very cool looking.

Childlike_Vampire (May 5, 2004)

WOw! damn spiffy, i like this very very, all the lil dots, and the lighting, glowyness...yay! nice job fin.

Public Boards/Intermediate

the pout

staci (May 3, 2004)

you cant make me

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laurael (May 4, 2004)

I like this just the way it is...not overly done...beautiful work icats...another gifted arteest. You can do anything...a n y t h i n g...

emmamommalag (May 4, 2004)

Awww what an adorable little girl. You did a perfect job on this, Icats.

staci (May 4, 2004)

thanks..this is based on my wittlest sister >.< shes cute as hell but dont let that fool you! : P

pulkidamnesiac (May 5, 2004)

*runs in, and slaps teethy pink bear over this* yehahahah. Anyways stop stealing the kids icecream cone.

Jacket Required

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Apr 29, 2004)

Adelie Penguin Party :) - Just thought these little guys were so cute. Each one seemed to have it's own distinct shape, posture and even personality. Reference from a magazine photograph accompanying an article about the decline of the Adelie Penguin population in Antartica.

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Supergurl103 (May 4, 2004)

nice, deadly, u did it again :) as usual, lovely job u did ;)

rosalyn (May 4, 2004)

*waddles* this picture makes me want to waddle. ^^

Noremac (May 4, 2004)

woddle, waddle... hell lets just swim

Minitsaru (May 5, 2004)

penguins ROCK!!! yea, kickass!..... so great........
sad, why do penguins die?

Public Boards/Advanced

Coastal Farm

davincipoppalag (Apr 11, 2004)

Just a scene that came to mind...

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emmamommalag (Apr 15, 2004)

Yes! Poifect! : )

cmb (Apr 18, 2004)

Oh must try landscapes after seeing this!

debem (Apr 30, 2004)

I love the colors!!! I'd like to walk right into your painting and dip my feet in the ocean.

emmamommalag (edited May 4, 2004)

I just looked at all the versions.. The final version is very nice, but I think #2 is the best. The darker foreground allows your eye to be drawn to the water. It's a calmer and more inviting scene.