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Yes, you are very good at the porcelain skin, loverly. Only thing I see is that maybe her left eye could use a little more shadow at the outer corner... I know there is more light hitting her face there, but still seems like that to me. Purdy job, I like it.

laurael (Feb 24, 2004)

This is very nice Icats. Love the eyes, the lashes and the brows...wonderful.

fleeting_memory (Mar 2, 2004)

very pretty-she reminds me of Arowen or however you spell that-lips are wonderfully done though I can't say I understand the meaning of coleslaw...

Angel_Artist (Jan 3, 2008)

this would be a great piece...if it wasn't for the smiley face covering it up... -.-

For me...

laurael (Feb 21, 2004)

Yeah...another turtle...go figure...

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Gigandas (Feb 22, 2004)

Dixie's right though.Your turtles ARE cool^^.lol, dba...a girlfriend XD?Like April or something?Or more like another turtle added to the gang being a pink turtle or something?And her weapon can be a bow, kinda like your weapon of choice :).

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Feb 22, 2004)

Yes, what a great idea! A pink turtle girlfriend with a purple bow! (one of my tournament bows is neon purple) Okay, Laurael, cough it up! Pink turtle time!

davincipoppalag (Feb 22, 2004)

This is cute.. but.. since those fellas are daring.. the girlfriend should be a snapper!..A pink snapper ..and her weapon is her beak!

laurael (edited Mar 24, 2004)

A 'pink' turtle...a purple bow...and a 'snapper'? Two out of three wouldn't be bad...lol. Okay...but I ain't promising nothing....(it's the pressure thing...hehe...)

sight

dixielandcutie (Feb 22, 2004)

eyes...and...part of face...mhm.

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Gigandas (Feb 22, 2004)

I really like the irises there^^.Umm, I was just wondering if you could put just a little bit of shading near the nose since it looks a little flat at the moment><(sorry...).It doesn't have to be dark, but just so there's some depth to the face^^.Hope you don't mind my critiquing....><*runs off and ducks for cover*

davincipoppalag (Feb 22, 2004)

I think you should make the face pink and give it a bow...oh wait.. that was the other picture.. lol ya..needs a bit more depth..but I like it too..

dixielandcutie (Feb 23, 2004)

lol, g. of course i always want critique. how would i learn if everyone just said: i like it, good job? hehe. ill get on that. ;p

dixielandcutie (Feb 23, 2004)
drawn in 5 min

there we go...prolly could still work on it some more, but at least theres some more depth goin on

Specialty Boards/Contest!

"Cindy" Self-Portrait

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Feb 20, 2004)

If this doesn't kill the theme board, nothing will. I have this pic scanned to my files, but don't know how to make a link to here... There is a black and white version of this picture @ www.dba.schauk.com . Have to scroll through the first two pics- it's the third.

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EverDream (Feb 24, 2004)

Oh...don't say that! For an attempt at portraitry...(especially if you're not used to such work) this is really good! You got the proportions of your face down right, it just looks so soft and pastel like. I like it DBA and with a little more practice (that is if you're up to it) You can get really good at faces! Greak job!!! XD

sal (Feb 27, 2004)

wired lookin scenery on those other pics.... is that deer thing dead?

Cobra (Feb 27, 2004)

Wow! DBA what a beautifully talented artist you are, your work is always a joy

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Feb 28, 2004)

No, sal, I asked the deer really nicely to lie down and be still for the picture. Yeah, they usually get dead when I put an arrow through their heart. Thanks for the nice comments, ya'll.

Public Boards/Intermediate

just a girl

laurael (Feb 18, 2004)

Just trying shading, sheer stuff and hair...reached ma limit...

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laurael (Feb 19, 2004)

Damn...you're right about the messy...I always miss 'something'...ah well, I'm still an apprentice yet...

Childlike_Vampire (Feb 19, 2004)

No worries, I think this pic is damn spiffy. I want her lipstick. lol

Gigandas (Feb 19, 2004)

I like the skin tones a lot on this one^^.Dba's comment about the hair would be nice to see.Looks as though this will be another good pic added to the boards here^^.Good job.

davincipoppalag (Feb 19, 2004)

Yeah..great job on the skin !

Public Boards/Advanced

The Riverwalk in San Antonio

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Feb 17, 2004)

This is a beautiful place to hang out if you ever come to Texas.

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JohnCT (Feb 21, 2004)

This is cool it looks real.

foxman8245 (Feb 24, 2004)

Another nice one cindy!!! big fan of your work!!! love the water detail

Doodlibop (Feb 25, 2004)

It sure does seem so beautiful! Oh my, your work takes me to where you want me to be ^^

very lovely and scenic. I can tell that you favor this place alot. The aura of it is so lovely.

Anna (Jul 3, 2004)

WOOHOOO! Yay for San Antonio. I know this was drawn MONNTHS ago. but I was lookin' through your work and as a fellow Texan.. I HAVE to comment on this. ;) Looks just like it, DBA. Great job

Public Boards/Intermediate

Griever

Gigandas (Feb 18, 2004)

Guy I made up-no references.

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Gigandas (Feb 19, 2004)

I didn't insult you^^;.And if that's how you took it, I'm sorry for the vagueness.Sometimes I say things that seem offensive, but isn't....anyways,I didn't think about the fact that the monitor could just overall be dark.So how do you make it brighter overall?But I don't wanna make it too bright or it'll be ruined for people who have a brighter screen like me.

Harmanye (Feb 19, 2004)

Maybe you could duplicate the layer and set it on lighten? (is that an option, do I mean dodge?)
Or throw a layer of white over it, lower the transparency, and Light., (Or, again, dodge).

Dunno though. And it's very dark for me, too, but I have a piece of freebie-crap moniter.
Same problem I always had with TFC, actually.
Oh, well what I can see looks good ^_^.

Gigandas (edited Feb 19, 2004)

Hmm....I didn't know the transparency was permanent when you submit the drawing....I think I'll try that....thanks Harmanye^^.
Edit:Okay....I checked it out and there's that problem again that I had with Neo...we might have to hack the animation again.This time I don't know why, but I didn't touch anything and it still got jacked up.Hmm...I don't know, if you think it's worth fixing Marcello, you can help me out here, and if you choose to, thanks.

Enishi (Feb 24, 2004)

Reminds me of the Jin-Roh soldiers... the red glowing from when they are in the sewers and you could barely see the rest of their armor and stuff... great job :D

Public Boards/Beginner

Cape Neddick Light..York Maine

davincipoppalag (Feb 7, 2004)

Still trying to get used to the tools.. this is loosely based on the Cape Neddick light in York,Maine.

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davincipoppalag (Feb 10, 2004)

thanks...yeah I should have spent more time on the water and the shadow.. I kind of threw them in fast to finish up..I was afraid I was going way over the size limit... I still don't know how that works...

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Feb 16, 2004)

This is very pretty. There's alot of depth to it with the way you did the sky, and I love lighthouses but we don't have any around here. :)

davincipoppalag (Feb 17, 2004)

this one came out crappy compared to the one I did on an oekakibbs board I am used to.. I posted a link to it in the post forum..I need alot more practice with these tools to get the same control..but I will keep at it.. thanks

laurael (Feb 18, 2004)

Haven't tried buildings myself...nice job on the overall pic. Love the sky!

At Anchor

davincipoppalag (Feb 6, 2004)

My second post..trying to get used to the tools...

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supermonkey (Feb 6, 2004)

!!!

(((Poppa!)))

Welcome to 2draw! And nicely drawn boat. I can naver get the rigging right. Don't forget to read the rules, I guess. <:D

concannon (edited Feb 6, 2004)

Ahaha, it's great when we get people that aren't even mods telling n00bs to read the rules. *amused*

Nice pic, by the way. I like the water.

Alicia (Feb 6, 2004)

This is so cool, Neado!,as we used to say as kids.:) It would make for a great print set.

laurael (Feb 18, 2004)

Again, a beautiful pic. Love the reflection on the water...great stuff.

My first attempt here

davincipoppalag (Feb 6, 2004)

I was just trying it out.. the oekaki here is quite a lot different from the one I usually use...is there some kind of manual somewhere as to how to use the tools properly?

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dixielandcutie (Feb 6, 2004)

WOW. thats really great for a first post! pretty! i dont know about a manuel tho...sorry

Tuukke (Feb 6, 2004)

Nice.. (dixielandcutie, it doesn't take much if you have drew on computer before, just not here..) but still, that is very beautiful!! great job, continue the same way!! Cool

Alicia (Feb 8, 2004)

This is beyond words, I love the color blue in all shades.:)

laurael (Feb 18, 2004)

How in the world have I missed your pics? I like this one too, very much...you do awesome blues.