Bits and Pieces

[Sour Soul]

I'm very happy to see you posting your art here to, it would be nice to see. The thing is, with what you said, you're definitely going to be your own worst critic.

I forgot to mention one more thing, which hinders my progress, is that I am somewhat of a perfectionist when it comes to drawing. When I grab a blank sheet of paper, I will light sketch it with a 4H pencil first. I will move on darkening the outline, afterwards will do whatever shading and details needed.

Though, when it comes to going on digital, that’s something else. I would have to work on the outline, till it’s smooth and just right about where I want it to be. For me, it’s not simple to leave something sticking out, even the smallest bump or misplacement of a shadow or color alone will gnaw at me till I fix it, or it will remain an eyesore for me. FOREVER!!! X_x XD

I understand that motivation hurdle, it's definitely tricky as I find myself in that slump often. At least, for me, I found the best way I could try to get over that hurdle was by taking requests for people to feel like I had to fulfill something.

The last request took quiet awhile, which is why I never do commissions. I solely work on requests that I freely give out, since I am the one who is willing to take that task to draw, until that person is please with the results.

I'm not sure what would work best for you, but perhaps setting those kind of Dark Souls goal stones would be great.

Well, here is the sketch I made so far. Any improvements will be made later on.

Spoiler

Fluttershy is ideal for the Firekeeper role for the Dark Souls series; a second version of this picture will be made with Pinkamena.

I haven’t drawn the background yet, will do that before moving onto the next sketch. Which, I don’t know which of the Mane Six should be next or what role they can fill in. This is what I can think of so far.

Spoiler

Applejack

• Knight
  

Fluttershy

• Firekeeper
  
• Cleric
  

Pinkie Pie

• Cleric
  
• Pyromancer
  

Rainbow Dash

• Knight
  
• Assassin
  

Rarity

• Firekeeper
  
• Sorceress/Mage
  

Twilight Sparkle

• Sorceress/Mage
  
• Pyromancer
  

Those who play the Dark Souls series are welcome to tell me which roles are ideal for the Mane Six. If not, then I will move on with what I got.

* I won't do deprived.

As for a critique, I will say, those first two drawings look like they're incredibly tiny. So, if anything, I applaud you for being able to do something like that, that tiny.

Those were drawn when I was in accounting few years ago, and the reason why it's small, is to avoid getting caught by my boss. XD

The bottom image, really good job with that, especially with the manes, the detail, I hope you're proud of that.

To be proud of...

Come to think of it... It does seem a waste of a talent, since I really never care or thought to be proud in this skill. Feels like a job, I am just weird like that, but I do take joy in what I do, by showing it to those I care, as well the joy in seeing the picture I drew of Amena and those in Rehold. They hang on my wall, without a frame or any color. The sketches are enough to look and remember those memories I had capture with simple paper and pencil.

The second drawing you speak of is something I did, to express how I felt at that time. I’m afraid I’d failed to mention that this isn’t what Amena looks like, which is good, since she never cast the look like how I'd drew here to anyone or anypony… well, that just open up a lot to discuss. Such as how our Limestone didn’t find it amusing to have her drawn like that. XD Limestone isn’t like what MLP:FiM made her to be, Limestone is fun to be around and nice like her other sisters, why even Maud smiles... rarely though.

I think, if anything, the one thing I would say to perhaps work on would be perhaps experiment with defining the chin more, in the side view images I mean. But even pointing that out does feel a bit nitpicky. I think it came out really, really nice.

No, that helps a lot, I notice that, but I can go anymore without running the risk of ruining the picture, when I’d already set down the heavy outline. I will simply have to work on it when, and if I do move it onto a digital piece... someday.