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What am I doing wrong? A guide to character designHello again, lovelies.

Now, I have noticed that there seem to be a lot of design conflicts on the site regarding that someone has *le gasp!* copied your character. Oh, the humanity! How dare they?! How dare they also have a character set who are only black, white, and red because that makes them so deep and edgy. How dare their animal also have a star/heart/diamond on its forehead? How dare they make a character with rainbow legs/tails?! How dare they have a fursona with a "dark" side when they become enraged? How dare their sparkle fursona be black with lime green, hot pink, and cyan markings?! How. Fucking. Dare. They?!

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Ok I have to say few things:

This message isn't directed to everyone thats on deviantArt. Just... no. There is lots of them who draw for a mere fun, there is lots of newbies who are still learning and there are those who enjoy doing something other than drawing, whether is that photography, modeling, literature, etc... But there are also those persons, although widely popular to this site (yes, only this site) that will refuse not only different opinions (and block them for that), but they will ignore completely positive critique just because they think it's their ''style'' or ''their drawing ability is defined by mistakes in past''. FUCK. IS MY DRAWING STYLE DEFINED BY MY OLD DRAWINGS? NO. Everything is possible if you work hard enough on your art. Just because someones opinion is a bit harsh on you, doesn't mean they don't care or that they are troll (I'm honestly getting sick of this analogy) or even worse, cyber bully. And remember, if you want to succeed into being recognized artist, you HAVE to remember: ''Too much ego will kill your art''. And that's true, because at some point, I've experienced it myself.

On other part, I want to say that I DO NOT think that my art is ''godlike'' or ''best of the best''. It isn't. I still have shitton of learning to do. Doodles to make. Things to observe. Experiment with my style. What I want to say is that, if it weren't for wonderful people that critiqued me even in the harsh way and my self-criticism, I wouldn't be where I am. And if it weren't for those people that I daily look up on dA, they are NOT mega popular, but I find beauty in their works, I WILL NEVER be their copycat or try to draw in the way they draw, they are inspiring me with their effort and style.

The conclusion in the end would be: You want to be an artist? Consider others people opinion, even if they don't draw good or they're just newbies. People are not blind. And be happy if someone can spot mistake.

PS: The deviation may seem bit of egoistical, but that's not my point; I just LOVE how much have I changed in artist field, I'm not still at my best. You learn as you live. And if you put effort when you make something, it'll definitely pay of, sooner or later. Quality above quantity.

That's all I have to say. Over and out.

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~cowcow217 Feb 7, 2013 Student Filmographer

wolverine's forearm is a bit too short and stubby,
his shoulder is sliiiightly feminine, it's not that noticeable,
but it would be more intimidating if you gave him a bit more gaunt (and darker bg)

that's already a good standard of artwork for 15yo!!
you were already experimenting with light and fancy shapes n stuff.
it's hard to compare because they are different styles of drawing,
but in the wolverine pic we can see that you got the hang of light sources a lot better

keep the passion for art burning! and hope ure having fun at ur job ;D

~PinkPikachu Dec 14, 2012

I don't really have anything witty to say. Just that I think you are very right. A lot of people could stand to let their style grow and change rather than letting it stagnate.

~SaikoAtiseuteu Aug 17, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

I wish I got some decent critisism xD

I mainly get all the "omg sugoi awesome" things, But I don't know if people mean it or not.
I swear one day I'm going to purposely do a decently terrible picture and see if people point it out

=o=

Also you improved a lot ;u; I have too, Not that much, But improvement is improvement, No?

~Chynbek May 5, 2012 Professional

This is not only true but also quite funny.

=Shiilus Apr 28, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

I'm fourteen and I understand that yours rocks fucking ass and the other one is utter shite. I take every critique as long as it is totally serious and doesn't consist or just insults; I.E. something that'll actually help me.

~comowaz Apr 26, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

wow...age 15 and you're
my god
I...

//flesh melts off in a gelatinous goo, and crawls away
//dies

it's seriously amazing. I envy, I really do. Especially since I'm around that age. I'm not much of an anime artist but....oh my god. Seriously...OH MY GOD!!!

~AliceTheHunted Mar 12, 2012

You give me hope.

~Engelsblau Feb 19, 2012

_{*Arkham-Insanity.
I see what you did there.}

~Mauser7 Feb 17, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Old Spice dude FTW! But seriously, I agree with your message.

!Darkrose42 Feb 15, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Your art is good. No need to defend that

I'm just starting to learn drawing, I'm excited about it. And whenever someone will give me a critique, I'll think about it and consider it for the future. I really don't understand what's so difficult about this.

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