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Here-for-the-ponies In reply to ??? [2014-12-07 04:00:59 +0000 UTC]

You always create very interesting pieces. The background's palette does a great job of combining soft earth tones with warmer tones without contrasting the two too strikingly, and the tints and lack of mid or dark values almost seem to mimic atmospheric perspective.

The hands are painted wonderfully- their interaction with Fluttershy and their relaxed posing does an incredible job of conveying a sense of gentleness and tenderness, and even sensuality. Surprizingly, the claws don't even throw the feeling off. Some of the anatomy is off in places, especially in the hand caressing her chin, and I think the hand touching her neck is positioned awkwardly, as it seems pushes too far up her neck, and the curve of the hand opposes the curve of her neck and jawline, breaking the flow the other hands have with respect to the surfaces they come into contact with. I would suggest turning the hand over, having it stroke her neck downward with the outside of the fingers.

The flow of the hair and the way the strands fall along the hands, wrists, and arms enhances the soft flowing nature of the piece. I feel like the strands on the left side thin out too much, and suggest adding a bit of volume to some areas to maintain the appearance of exceptional fullness Fluttershy's hair usually has. 

The color is nice, but I feel as if the blue areas on Fluttershy's eye and ear are too cool, and off-put the warmth the rest of the picture gives off.

The expression is wonderful, everything feels right, and I love the subtle bottom lip you gave her.

I usually prefer natural and realistic environments to abstract ones, but dammit this is done so well I literally feel like I'm melting in my chair.

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CosmicUnicorn In reply to Here-for-the-ponies [2014-12-10 05:25:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your thoughtful critique. 

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Darthsylar12 In reply to ??? [2014-12-07 03:51:55 +0000 UTC]

This reminds me of a scene from Watchmen with Dr. Manhatten and Silk Spectre...hopefully Fluttershy doesn't have the same reaction.

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KateSWalker In reply to Darthsylar12 [2014-12-08 00:19:44 +0000 UTC]

My thoughts exactly.

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Smudge-Proof In reply to Darthsylar12 [2014-12-07 13:31:27 +0000 UTC]

Reminds me of this www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT4ecT…

Waaaait.... that fifth limb....

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Mikkillerib In reply to Smudge-Proof [2014-12-07 20:06:48 +0000 UTC]

Ummm. Hi there Smudge-Proof. Didn`t expect you to have a DA as well as a certain website.

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Smudge-Proof In reply to Mikkillerib [2014-12-08 00:03:00 +0000 UTC]

Hi too!

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Mikkillerib In reply to Smudge-Proof [2014-12-08 05:39:52 +0000 UTC]

So you do realize who i am? Im just checking to be sure.

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Smudge-Proof In reply to Mikkillerib [2014-12-08 13:33:07 +0000 UTC]

Ummm... sorry, not really.

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Mikkillerib In reply to Smudge-Proof [2014-12-08 16:24:30 +0000 UTC]

I got Derpy Hooves as my profile pic on that page and my username there is mikkillerib97.
We`ve had quite a few chats about your drawings.

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Smudge-Proof In reply to Mikkillerib [2014-12-08 17:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Ah, gotcha.

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