Dragon *_*
Dragon *_*
Dragon *_* by Fae
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KAT_Hiwatari on January 13, 2006, 5:51:23 PM
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Fae on April 16, 2005, 11:30:20 AM
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ShadowOfDarkness on April 8, 2005, 9:15:43 PM
Fae on March 27, 2005, 8:40:02 PM
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Astronamymage on March 27, 2005, 1:40:00 PM
Fae on March 26, 2005, 8:35:31 PM
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Stratadrake on March 26, 2005, 10:26:15 AM
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So, you requested a critique, eh? Better fasten your seatbelts, this may be a rough ride....
So, where should I start... Ah! I know. I'll start with the wings. Wings are a delicate matter, and usually the first thing I can find to gripe about. This one, as it is, is no exception:
- The wings feel too far back along the dragon's body. It takes a lot practice to develop a good feel for the 'right' positioning, but in general, try to think of where the dragon balances, where its center of gravity is, and affix its wings there.
- The limbs structuring the wings look too scrawny to me. As a result, they don't appear strong enough for gliding or flying with. The leading wing-edge and partitions are okay, but the main 'arm' of the wing should probably be a bit larger and thicker.
- The dragon's left wing appears at an odd angle, I can't make sense of how it's being held.
Another thing I notice are the legs. The rear legs seem extremely large in comparison to the front legs, which I find odd. Quadropedal creatures tend to have all four legs of roughly equl length.
The length of the tail seems to be a final gripe about the dragons. Actually, it's not the length, but the taper of it, specifically how thin it is near the end. Large animals and thin tails generally do not work out well together; to me, the tail feels as if it should "stop" about where your signature is.
No complaints about the overall, semi-Oriental physiology, or for the size and hsape of the head. Those seem fine, even if I prefer Western over Oriental type dragons any day.
So, that's about it for a quick critique on this dragon. What do you think?
So, where should I start... Ah! I know. I'll start with the wings. Wings are a delicate matter, and usually the first thing I can find to gripe about. This one, as it is, is no exception:
- The wings feel too far back along the dragon's body. It takes a lot practice to develop a good feel for the 'right' positioning, but in general, try to think of where the dragon balances, where its center of gravity is, and affix its wings there.
- The limbs structuring the wings look too scrawny to me. As a result, they don't appear strong enough for gliding or flying with. The leading wing-edge and partitions are okay, but the main 'arm' of the wing should probably be a bit larger and thicker.
- The dragon's left wing appears at an odd angle, I can't make sense of how it's being held.
Another thing I notice are the legs. The rear legs seem extremely large in comparison to the front legs, which I find odd. Quadropedal creatures tend to have all four legs of roughly equl length.
The length of the tail seems to be a final gripe about the dragons. Actually, it's not the length, but the taper of it, specifically how thin it is near the end. Large animals and thin tails generally do not work out well together; to me, the tail feels as if it should "stop" about where your signature is.
No complaints about the overall, semi-Oriental physiology, or for the size and hsape of the head. Those seem fine, even if I prefer Western over Oriental type dragons any day.
So, that's about it for a quick critique on this dragon. What do you think?
Fae on March 22, 2005, 4:50:44 AM
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O, I get it, I strumble opon another of those kinda artists who can do anything without any trouble. or at least, not to much trouble.
You know, when i concour the world I'll have to exterminate your race, you be warned kay? :p
Buyt serious now, it's real cool. I know nothing +articular about dragons so no advice here sorry. All I can say about dragons is if I like them or not. And I like thsi one. OK, I wouldn't like him in my bed :s but on paper it's great ^-^