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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
FlannMoriath In reply to Cherrydapp [2012-09-03 18:38:55 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad you think so! ^^
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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