A Quick Sketch

landbeforetimelover · **on:** March 22, 2008, 03:03:04 PM

Well, I got bored while waiting for a phone call so I decided to draw this. Now before you jump to any conclusions, I didn't intend to draw Cera in this position. After I was finished, I realized that I could easily put her in this position and I wanted to try. I've never drawn a character in such a unique position before. Anyways, it was a quick sketch. Don't expect any more out of me. I don't like drawing very often.

The fact that it was drawn with a mechanical pencil makes it look really bad.

If I had more time for such things, I would fix her foot and add detail to the ground she's standing on. Sorry, but I don't have a decent eraser.

Clawandfang · **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2008, 03:15:28 PM

I like it, although one of Cera's toes is in a rather odd position. Also I'm not quite sure what's going on with her torso, more specifically the part you can see through her legs.

Overall, good, especially as it was done in such a short space of time.

I wish I could draw....

landbeforetimelover · **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2008, 03:21:11 PM

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Also I'm not quite sure what's going on with her torso, more specifically the part you can see through her legs.

Aw crap. Forgot to draw a line there. :^.^:

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I wish I could draw....

I wish I could draw too!

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one of Cera's toes is in a rather odd position.

Yeah, I didn't spend more than probably 15 seconds on those and you can really tell.

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Color really helps when it comes to defining an image. If I shaded and colored it (and added the line I missed), the image would be a lot better. I get burnt out with drawing very quickly though. I much prefer expressing my creativity in photoshop than actually drawing things.

landbeforetimelover · **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2008, 04:02:22 PM

Okay, I went back and fixed some things. I've also replaced the image in my first post. Here's how it looks now:

I also moved the tail so it's not off the screen anymore.

The Great Valley Guardian · **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2008, 04:27:33 PM

I like it...it looks just like it's supposed to be.. a sketch! And you are right that is a very unique angle, but she looks bored. She needs to find the rest of the gang and lay a game.

kjeldo · **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2008, 04:41:10 PM

fairly good, B)

Petrie. · **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2008, 04:43:26 PM

Heh, heh, no comment.

f-22 "raptor" ace · **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2008, 06:10:21 PM

I can't draw that good.

Kor · **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2008, 06:17:46 PM

You have to remember the nature of the drawing you made, it was a quick sketch, not a sit down and draw my absolute best and take time. Instead of saying how bad it is you can look at what you did well, and what needs improving in your opinion, comparing the character to, perhaps, a more canon source if you wish. It is hard to not be so hard on yourself, I have that problem very badly myself. Just a few silly suggestions I thought I'd make.

The Great Valley Guardian · **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2008, 06:46:05 PM

As a drawer myself...I must admit that some of my best work is mediocre at best...but like Kor said it takes time and practice which is something most of us don't have in abundance of anymore, but finding a quite moment is always a good time to try....

Cancerian Tiger · **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2008, 12:05:10 AM

Not bad for a snap decision to draw Cera. She is kind of complicated to draw. Drawing is one of my strengths, and I'll admit that whenever I draw Cera I take at least half an hour just to draw her face

:. Being a perfectionist with the patience of Job goes a long way for me sometimes

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Sky · **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2008, 08:40:16 AM

Actually, it looks pretty good for a fast sketch. =)
Though the "plate-on-head"-thingy (don't know how to call that) is a bit too high.

landbeforetimelover · **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2008, 08:41:05 AM

I personally can't spend more than 5-10 minutes drawing. I get bored and stop and it gets lost or crinkled. I don't know why, but I really hate drawing. Very strange since my mother is an excellent drawer. She almost became an artist after winning first place in nearly 50 school district championships by the time she was my age. I just.........don't like drawing at all. I guess cuz I hate all my work and it's so boring.

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Though the "plate-on-head"-thingy (don't know how to call that) is a bit too high.

Yeah, there's not much I can do about that. I think it's called a frill or something.

Kor · **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2008, 01:41:29 PM

It could be that. Drawing does take a long time and a lot of attention to detail. A fact that many folks would be either frustrated, easily bored, or both. Though you can still work on your fast sketch skills if you wanted to.

The frill does look a bit to tall. I think that is what the plate thing on Cera is called. Sorta neat since it gives Ducky, who doesn't ride Cera often, a shield and an extra place to hold onto. Petrie too, though I don't think he rides Cera very often either.