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Published: 2011-08-09 01:45:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 1189; Favourites: 44; Downloads: 85
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Description I think I'm going through some sort of artistic identity crisis or something, I don't know what direction I want to go in . I'm not sure if this is anything to be proud of...
Nothing dirty is shown, so thats something...
Those who follow the "Ask "X"" Tumblrs may recognise the pose: Link .
Its actually not bad, not as bad as I expected, I didn't like the early entries much (trying to make Ruby drink... really?), but recently whoever doing has improved greatly and like I said its actually really quite good.
Anyway this was mostly just an excersise to see if I could, and the last pic was a bit depressing, so I wanted to draw her happy (does this count as happy? ). New shading style, trying to compromise between my last one and those before. Oh and LOOK AT HER EYES, the one thing I am most proud of here are the eyes, I probably put most of my effort into them lol.

BTW this doesn't necessarily refect how I view her character, but I have been considering it for future depictions; I think I see her as being an incredibly emotional character (meaning she can go from joy to crippling worry, in a matter of minutes) who would do anything for her family, I think this would explain her over-protective nature. I would assume this to be a bit stressful, so AT THE END OF THE DAY she has a bit to drink to relax (maybe she does it in an attempt to even out her emotions?) What do you think, is this a realistic characterisation?

Well there's my attempt to explain how I see her, I've kinda wanted to get it off my chest, people build-up characters for Lyra and Bon Bon, so why not Berry?

I wish I knew why I like her, the fandom has given me so little reason to...

Anyway this is probably the most rambling thing I've ever done, just forgive the content.

Edit* I have made a slight change to her face, I don't know how noticable it is
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Comments: 9

Weoweno [2011-12-14 21:07:57 +0000 UTC]

wow this is quite... hot

and those eyes sure are amazing O_O how did you make them?

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naruhina84 [2011-08-10 07:29:33 +0000 UTC]

I think it's really funny - reminds me of Hand-Banana from Aqua Teen Hunger Force ("Tonight, you" XD ie she's drunk and ready to jump somebody). In terms of a critique, I would say that the features on the head aren't quite in the right spots (eyes seem a little too low, for instance, although they are good looking all on their own) and that she needs a little more of a neck. Honestly though, I really like it ^_^

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goldenmercurydragon In reply to naruhina84 [2011-08-10 16:17:48 +0000 UTC]

I have made a slight alteration, to be honest I thought there may have been a problem, but I guess I was hoping no-one would notice
Do you reckon it looks better?

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CookieSkoon [2011-08-09 06:15:10 +0000 UTC]

I'm actually flattered that you liked my pic enough to use it for practice.

You did damn good.

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goldenmercurydragon In reply to CookieSkoon [2011-08-09 12:40:43 +0000 UTC]

Ah, so your behind the Tumblr? I'm glad you like it, I probably should have mentioned in the description, its not actually traced .
Also like I said I've grown to really like your characterisation, your not afraid to actually show her sometimes sober and a good mother, and I really respect you for that

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CookieSkoon In reply to goldenmercurydragon [2011-08-09 14:29:15 +0000 UTC]

Well thank you.

I try to be funny at all times but I'll be damned if my story teller doesn't emerge on occasion. XD

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goldenmercurydragon In reply to CookieSkoon [2011-08-09 15:58:18 +0000 UTC]

No problem, and by the way, I think Ruby Pinch is a really nice name

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CookieSkoon In reply to goldenmercurydragon [2011-08-12 21:43:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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ArtStude3n2 [2011-08-09 03:54:43 +0000 UTC]

I love the eyes and they do so much for a character. What you've done with them in this case really sets Berry and I'm not kidding.

The fact that you have in this pose COULD mean that she is indeed drunk (if I read your rambling, correctly) and it could be true.

However...this is indeed not a bad picture at all...

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