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FlannMoriath — An Acorn For A Smile

Published: 2012-05-13 07:21:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 2226; Favourites: 132; Downloads: 10
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Description A digitally inked and colored picture of *Crystalxhearts 's two cats Raven (left) and Austin (right). Austin is trying to make Raven smile by balancing an acorn on his nose.

I finished this picture exactly one year ago. It was for a project hosted by *Ravenclaw105 which was only recently completed.

Critiques warmly welcomed! I'd especially like feedback on how I draw cats.

Commission information: [link]

Traditionally sketched; inked and colored in Photoshop CS4.
Time spent: About three months.

Art © Flann Moriath 2011
Please do not trace, reference, or repost in whole or in part. Thank you.
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Comments: 43

wolfartiswhatido220 [2012-12-16 04:50:43 +0000 UTC]

omg so awesome

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Cherrydapp [2012-09-02 22:59:33 +0000 UTC]

You draw cats perfectly!!!

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FlannMoriath In reply to Cherrydapp [2012-09-03 18:38:55 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you think so! ^^

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Yuki-Fuyu [2012-07-02 19:21:22 +0000 UTC]

aaaaaaaaaww!so cuuute *^*

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Crystalxhearts [2012-05-30 01:11:14 +0000 UTC]

AGHHHHHH OMFG AUSTIN AND RAVEN!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FLANN! This put a huge smile on my face! I already went out and purchased a frame for the print I received in the mail! Aghhhh omg thank you thank you! Raven's smile is just omfgsofreakingadorableomfg <333333333333 And Austin looks adorable with the little acorn and OMG the markings are PERFECT! This is so, so, so beautiful and the shading OMG! Thank you so much! I LOVE IT ALL OVER AGHHHHHH!


THANK YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU!

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FlannMoriath In reply to Crystalxhearts [2012-05-30 02:20:01 +0000 UTC]

Haha, you're welcome! I'm glad you like it!

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Schmidte17 [2012-05-26 21:12:23 +0000 UTC]

I love this! the anatomy of the cats is really good and I love the trees

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FlannMoriath In reply to Schmidte17 [2012-05-27 13:34:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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Schmidte17 In reply to FlannMoriath [2012-06-03 13:48:54 +0000 UTC]

Your very welcome

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ThorinFrostclaw [2012-05-24 16:38:39 +0000 UTC]

Oh, this is beautiful. ;_;
Wonderful coloring, and the two kitties look good to me, but I'm no expert on cats. Austin's face and and expression are really lovely.

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FlannMoriath In reply to ThorinFrostclaw [2012-05-25 16:41:25 +0000 UTC]

Eeee thank you Thorin!

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Steelpaws [2012-05-15 07:56:28 +0000 UTC]

It looks great! Your cat anatomy is perfect
The backround colours and shading is nice especially on the big tree.
It doesnt matter at all, but I think the bright sunset would shine through the grey cats ears like this [link] :3

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FlannMoriath In reply to Steelpaws [2012-05-15 10:47:02 +0000 UTC]

Awww, thank you very much Steelpaws! Oh, and thank you for the critique - you're totally right!

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Snarfang [2012-05-15 07:35:26 +0000 UTC]

Its so cute :3 The poses are great and adorable!

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FlannMoriath In reply to Snarfang [2012-05-15 10:47:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! :3

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Santanni [2012-05-15 00:29:25 +0000 UTC]

Very impressive. I can see why you spent all that time on this project! It turned out splendid. The colours are great and I love the lineart! Crystal has some gorgeous kitties!

Great work once again!

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FlannMoriath In reply to Santanni [2012-05-15 02:23:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much LH!

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gingashu [2012-05-13 21:20:38 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous, I love the colours and those CHAMPION whiskers.

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FlannMoriath In reply to gingashu [2012-05-14 02:02:08 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha, champion whiskers. XDDD Thank you very much!

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JennaShannon [2012-05-13 20:18:52 +0000 UTC]

The cats look really sleek and smooth and the background really adds depth to it!

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FlannMoriath In reply to JennaShannon [2012-05-14 02:02:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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WooflesArt [2012-05-13 18:14:05 +0000 UTC]

This is lovely! The cats are awesome--they look sleek and graceful. I especially like the tabby cat's markings. How do you get the lines to be so even and smooth?

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FlannMoriath In reply to WooflesArt [2012-05-14 02:03:38 +0000 UTC]

Awww thanks very much! To get the lines so smooth and even, I just spent a very long time on them. My digital lineart takes forever, because I hand-draw the lines, and go back over each of them until they're perfectly smooth.

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WooflesArt In reply to FlannMoriath [2012-05-14 02:53:50 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow--you've got incredible patience! The effect is awesome.

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Curritos [2012-05-13 17:23:09 +0000 UTC]

I love the way you draw cats!

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FlannMoriath In reply to Curritos [2012-05-13 17:46:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much Jasper! :3

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HeliacWolf [2012-05-13 17:04:53 +0000 UTC]

Wow it looks amazing))))
Like an illustration from a book)))
And the idea is great Funny Especially that look on black cat's face "Ohh, stop it you"

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FlannMoriath In reply to HeliacWolf [2012-05-13 17:46:23 +0000 UTC]

Ahahahaha, thank you Kumi! XD

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Allygirl1 [2012-05-13 15:39:22 +0000 UTC]

this is amazing! you did a wonderful job with everything!

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FlannMoriath In reply to Allygirl1 [2012-05-13 16:59:23 +0000 UTC]

Awww, thank you!

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Allygirl1 In reply to FlannMoriath [2012-05-13 18:15:08 +0000 UTC]

your welcome! ^^

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Kopytkowa [2012-05-13 13:17:12 +0000 UTC]

Nice picture

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FlannMoriath In reply to Kopytkowa [2012-05-13 15:37:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Polterdog [2012-05-13 12:01:57 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic stuff. Have you ever thought of doing any "Tailchaser's Song" inspired illustrations? I can't help but think that your illustrations would be doing that great anthropomorphic cat book a nice service.

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FlannMoriath In reply to Polterdog [2012-05-13 13:02:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad you think my illustrations would complement that book! I have not actually considered doing any fanart for Tailchaser's Song. If someone were to commission me for it, I would be happy to draw it, but the book wasn't really a favorite of mine, so I probably wouldn't draw fanart of it of my own accord.

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Ravenclaw105 [2012-05-13 10:11:09 +0000 UTC]

I must say I truly adore this amazing piece of art. It's really beautiful with a calm nature and beautiful colors.
One of your finest works

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FlannMoriath In reply to Ravenclaw105 [2012-05-13 11:03:24 +0000 UTC]

Awwww thank you so much Raven!

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catpain [2012-05-13 09:57:00 +0000 UTC]

this is amazing! you're a really great artist! I love the shading and the poses, the expressions, the paws and everything!

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FlannMoriath In reply to catpain [2012-05-13 11:04:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! :3

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catpain In reply to FlannMoriath [2012-05-13 11:14:59 +0000 UTC]

no problem, it's just so awesome

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faithandfreedom [2012-05-13 08:11:28 +0000 UTC]

You're cat anatomy is really cool Flann!I love the striped one :

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FlannMoriath In reply to faithandfreedom [2012-05-13 08:12:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Faith!

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faithandfreedom In reply to FlannMoriath [2012-05-13 09:34:18 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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