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Snapinator In reply to SamPD2 [2018-07-11 15:52:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your input!

And I think you're on to something. It probably is time to update everyone's designs - maybe even make some character sheets too. I think my skill has progressed enough to allow this.

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SamPD2 In reply to Snapinator [2018-07-13 12:57:02 +0000 UTC]

Glad to be of assistance. I've been watching this comic since August of last year at least, and I have been enjoying it thus far despite the rather average quality of the art. Even so, the execution of the concepts and characters you have thus far have been more than enough to make up for it to keep my interest and close eye, and I have seen improvements in your work since then. Nothing outstanding thus far compared to what else I have seen to be sure, but they are indeed noticeable. Given a couple more years or so, I will say that you will have made progress in improving your skills if you continue to devote time honing your craft.

Quality after all takes time to perfect as with any artist I have seen in my time browsing fan works. Yours is no exception in that regard.

Keep up the good work.

If I may be so bold to offer additional suggestions, I think some focus on your texturing might do you some good. As it stands right now it is serviceable, but nothing truly noteworthy. To be blunt, it is rather flat. See the stonework for instance. I definitely see the rocky fireplace texture you are going for, but the finer details in the grit and "touch" of it feels somewhat flat to my eyes.
If you have the time to spare, I would suggest working on that aspect of your work. Something like this is what I have in mind.

i.pinimg.com/736x/8a/a7/86/8aa…

In it you can "feel" the rough texture of the rocks. The coloring your work is fine, but it feels a tad incomplete. As if the core of it as been completed, but not the finishing touches.

Now seeing as I am not an active artist having only last drawn two years ago, take my suggestions as you will. I know that this stuff takes time and effort to create, and you have clearly suffered some burnout if the delays and your descriptions are any indication. Try and pace yourself while maintaining a steady schedule to ward off the rust and procrastination if you can. I've seen too many artists burn themselves out in my years, and I rather not see your work join them in that regard.

On an side note, I adore Zach's coat. It's adorable. I encourage you to add more Pokemon wearing clothes if you can.

Second side note, your work has served in part to reinvigorate my muse to start writing again. Or at least, start planning some drafts starting around last August. Kinda burned out there somewhat, but I am working on it.

Specific inspiration that has been "borrowed" are the failure of Zach's attempt to find a job, and keeping his human memories. I must wonder how such will play out in influencing the story's events and what not. I have my own plans with that concept in mind utilizing one's human memories to both their benefit and weakness in my coming story. But that's for another time.

With that tangent aside, I look forward to seeing more of your work. Keep it up Snapinator.

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Snapinator In reply to FloofyGabe [2017-09-30 22:00:53 +0000 UTC]

Whoops, thanks for catching that.

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