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Published: 2012-04-02 17:12:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 4263; Favourites: 363; Downloads: 40
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Hougen, there's something I want to let you know....Sooner or later you'll regret that you ever even set your hands upon Ohu. My friends will make sure of that. If you think anybody will ever cry out to you in the end, then you're completely wrong. Even if I've lost with my body, my soul is crammed with spirit that will go straight to my firends. A fucking bastard like you can never destroy that.Yeaaah I know Ginga Densetsu Weed didn't come up top in my 'Which fanart shall I draw' poll, but I felt like it. Originally I just wanted to draw something in GDW style, but then I decided I wanted to draw John because he's amazing, plus the episode I watched for inspiration also happened to be the one he has his dramatic death scene in. But I didn't want to draw him dying, so here he is in his glory days. I used his design from GNG as his new design in GDW annoys me.
I will probably draw Weed or Gin at some point soon just because I still want to try and draw something in the style of GDW/GNG. So um, yay? I swear this is probably one of like...two animes that I've actually watched the whole series of. I'd say it may well be my favourite- despite the fact that I grew out of the anime phase a looooong time ago, it's fond memories to lok back on, I guess.
I wanted to practise drawing in more dynamic poses as opposed to boring poses with little perspective. This pose is inspired by ~KayFedewa and her stunning style of drawing. I admire the huge variety of poses she uses with such ease throughout her comic series especially. If you haven't read BBA, I advise you to check it out- it's my favourite webcomic out of all the ones I've come across so far. Anyhoo. Kay had posted a while back in a journal that she didn't mind people referencing her art and such to improve, so I decided in this picture to try something different and more out there than normal for me by trying to use some of her techniques when it comes to poses and perspective. -Critiques are greatly appriciated!
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The anatomy overall looks alright (I'm not an expert on animal anatomy so I may be wrong.) although the shoulders seem a little misplaced and the top hind leg doesn't look right with the way it connects to the back. The tail too could be moved a little to the left to better align with the spine. Also, the front two legs are a little too thick, I feel like, but I'm not too sure. The chest as well I think would just look better without those fur lines on them. It looks like you were trying to give the chest more definition but it ended up looking a little flat. The face is good and expression, however.
Onto the line art and coloring. I don't feel like the way you colored this and the style of the line art mesh well together. The lines are very rough, have a sketchy quality, and are thick and hard. I think a little more care could've been taken with the lines. The coloring itself isn't bad although you could use practice drawing fur, because this just gives the impression of only brush strokes rather than a furry texture. I like the lighting and shading though but I think a little more ambiance from the sun would've made the picture much more dynamic. Like sun rays pouring over his back and neck.
Lastly, photo backgrounds very seldom can be pulled off with drawings and often conveys a sense of laziness on the artist's part. I think your palette for the dog complimented the background, yes, but unless you know how to really utilize a photo's atmosphere I would stay away from using them as backgrounds. And if you must, pick a better quality one.
I can imagine the vision you were going for and it could definitely be rendered into a dynamic picture if executed properly.
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Hey there 
Your comments have been very helpful to me, and I appriciate the amount of truth you've put forwards in response to this. As nice as it is hearing from people what they like about it, it's far more helpful to have pointers on how to improve. I am aware I have a huge amount to work on with my art, but comments like these are what helps me improve, so it's very much appriciated. You've brought to my attention a fair few things that have been mentioned by others, such as the shoulder and back leg, however, the tail being alined with the spine hadn't occurred to me previously, and now that you mention it, I can see what you mean XD It seems the more I look at this picture the more faults I can pick with it 
Everything you've brought up I can see exactly what you mean, I feel that if I had the time to sit and re-draw this taking all you've said into account it would be a very different picture - hopefully much better XD! I feel this picture isn't hugely representative of my style, originally I was trying to imitate GDW style, what with no real fluff and stuff, and I gave up half way, but that's no excuse, really
On the topic of the background- yeah, I see what you mean. I think the big thing is that, yeah, I am kinda lazy x___x;; I feel bad saying it, but it's true XD; I just have no talent for drawing backgrounds and I know I need to practice to become good at it, but I get no pleasure from drawing trees and landscapes and the like :/ Drawing is just a hobby for me, really, so I guess that's why I don't mind it too much. However, I do see what you mean by how it can change a picture- not always for the best.
Thank you very much, once again. Your comments have helped hugely
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I love how you did him, i loved him, very nice background, they wayyou made the whole thing is just great Good job,I love the way you made the light off the sun makes his eye glow, Its great e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/sā¦ " width="15" height="15" alt="
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I like you to my GNG OC Katsu
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On the note of if I can do one for you, I wouldn't mind. However, I have Commissions I am taking which take absolute priority over gifts/requests and such. But after my exams around early summer I'm sure I'll be doing plenty of gift art, so in a couple of months or so I don't see why not
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thank you
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Haha thank you very much
It's great to know what you like about the piece too, as that helps me, and it's very nice to know what you think is good about it as well as what I can work on myself 
Anyway, thank you very much, your comments are very helpful
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thanks ok
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No problem
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hi its me again, i was just looking throght this critiqua and i was reading you comments and i would lik to start talking to you about drawing my GNG or GDW which everyone you would like to do
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I'm afraid at the current moment in time I wouldn't really like to.
A fair few reasons, not wanting to be mean. But I'm busy right now with exams and Uni, I have commissions which people are paying for. And you caused up quite a stir with you stolen artwork.
My requests are given as gifts, not favors. Perhaps if you hadn't stolen art so much I'd have gotten the impression you had more respect for art. So I don't really feel I should draw something for somebody who doesn't seem to appreciate the work of others or respect it enough to not steal it.
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Hey there :3, this picture has obviously been worked on very hard e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/sā¦ " width="15" height="15" alt="
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Thanks very much, I see what you mean with the anatomy being off, that and the paws is something I know I need to work on. Thank you very much for taking the time to write me a critique, it's very kind of you. I hope that next time I can use your helpful comments to try to improve
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Hehe your welcome
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Wow! I think it's very beautiful! I remember the scene where John challenged Hougen! And John was very loyal! You portrayed him in such a strong way, it really has an impact on me! He was such a strong character, you really can't deny it. Even if a little arrogant and he competed with Gin, he was still such an amazing dog. I love your technique and style, and I adore his expression as well. This is some beautiful artwork, and whoever says not is wrong in the head. No matter what anyone says that's bad, it's still gorgeous artwork! I really enjoyed writing this critique for this amazing and fantastic work of art!!!!
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Thank you so much
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Well, if you're going for realistic, you might want to go for a more realistic eye... that's only if that's what you were going for. But other than that, generally you have nothing to worry about ^^
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Okay
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Thanks so much! <3
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Your welcome!
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*0* The colors are so pretty! I haven't seen this show in forever! All in all, it looks great. The base of the tail seems alittle to thick for a german shepard, but I love love love it!
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Thank you so much <3 Haha yes I see that, the anatomy is terrible here x____x Not that it's much good in any of my art, but hey XD Thanks <3
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hey! this looks awesome!! could i please have your permission to copy it and use it as my profile pic on fb!?
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Wow, haha, this picture is littered with mistakes ^^ It's nice to know you like it so much <3 Of course you may, on the condition that you place a link in the comments underneath to my Deviantart Profile and state that it was me who drew the picture
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LOL i didnt even realise you used a black blood alliance pic T-T....not until i read it just a few minutes ago all over again xD i really like it
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You're probably the first person in the whole of existence to have read something I've written more than once XD Thank you
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NP xD yah i read the BBA again and then i had to read urs again and when i did i felt like an idiot xD but now i feel special. Thnx!!
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Haha no probs
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That canine looks vicious. Combined with the background, it reminds me of a horror movie, like Cujo or Pet Sematary . Very well done.
Now I wish I had that dog for a pet.
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Awesome
I love wolfs too so
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Thanks very much
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I think Kay would be proud, that her art is being used to help people improve!!!! Great job!
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Aaw that's really nice of you to say, I hope so too! I suppose she must be if she's said people can reference it ^^
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wow, this is soo very beautiful I lov all the components that you used to create this wolf. I love all the colors that have been used, and the sunset makes him much better. the look that he has on his face is like he is ready for a fight, even though the description says so. All in all, I love this drawing, it is great ^^
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Thank you very much, it is always lovely to hear such kind comments, they're what inspires me to keep at it!
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