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GeoffNET — Gloomy Day, Part 1

Published: 2009-10-26 00:53:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 1229; Favourites: 5; Downloads: 27
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Description Only four months after my first endeavour into the world of drawing Ruby Gloom, I hereby present part one of a two-part picture wherein Ruby demonstrates her typical "look on the bright side" attitude. It took me a long time to get the outstretched hand the way I like it, and I actually do really like it. There's something off about her face, though, and it's either where her mouth is or the way I drew her hair. Oh, and I also like the way her back foot is on tip-toe.

My overall intent is to end up with a greeting card with this picture on the front and part two on the inside. Digitally coloured, of course.
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Catula [2009-10-30 19:34:44 +0000 UTC]

Sorry I'm a bit late on this one, Geoff!

This is a Mighty Fine sketch, I must admit. I think whatever's bugging you about the face is the hairline. Since she's looking skyward, the eyes and mouth are in the right place, but the hair should be perhaps a little less circular at the top. I've noticed that the curvature right above the last 'outward curls' hugs the top of her head a little more closely. Ehh, I'm having trouble explaining it.
Other than that though, it's a great little sketch.

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GeoffNET In reply to Catula [2009-10-30 20:05:06 +0000 UTC]

I think I see what you're saying; I'll just have to peruse my recordings harder for a matching screenshot. Speaking of which, I'll definitely want to do that for my next drawing; you don't see her crouching down too often...

He he... just got the "Mighty Fine" joke there.

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Catula In reply to GeoffNET [2009-10-30 23:42:20 +0000 UTC]

Her head has always given me trouble. But I don't think you'll have any problems with some more practice.

As for poses, I found one screenshot of Ruby on bended knee, and one wallpaper in more of a crouched position.
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Maybe they'll be helpful.

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