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A few questions to help me improve, hopefully.
16 years ago
So I was reading a journal by 
gasmask and got pretty curious about my own stuff. so I decided to shamelessly copy and paste the entire contents here to see what everyone thought. It's not a "meme" or whatever, unless critique is a meme nowadays. Try to give me some good answers, and not just "lol draw moar tits."
Please be brutally honest, you won't hurt my feelings.
What you wish I'd draw less of:
What you'd like me to draw more of:
What I am poor at, artwise:
What I am good at, artwise:
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art:
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?:
And anything else you'd like to add.
gasmask and got pretty curious about my own stuff. so I decided to shamelessly copy and paste the entire contents here to see what everyone thought. It's not a "meme" or whatever, unless critique is a meme nowadays. Try to give me some good answers, and not just "lol draw moar tits." Please be brutally honest, you won't hurt my feelings.
What you wish I'd draw less of:
What you'd like me to draw more of:
What I am poor at, artwise:
What I am good at, artwise:
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art:
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?:
And anything else you'd like to add.
2...Something you made.
3...I don't really see anything wrong.
4...Keep doing what you're doing.
5...I think...something from video games. '3'
6...Haven't really decided yet.
I'd like you to draw more mecha/mechanical stuff. Oh, and fatties~
Ummh... I'm going to say some of your anatomy and definitions can be wonky, but not by much
You're good at tits, m'boy. :V Pretty good at coloring, too.
I think of fat greyish things. :x
Favorite piece is Ko-Mecha, of course! But, failing that, your Chrono Cross series is great so far.
DONGS DONGS DONGS.
The mechanical stuff I tend to stay away from, probably because I'm already good at that and it feels like 'cheating' because it comes far easier to me than figures. Fatties I post every now and then, but I don't want a gallery full of 'em. My stuff's kinda samey enough as it is.
Thanks, I had a lot of practice.
Greyish?
What you wish I'd draw less of: Well I don't wish you'd draw *less* of anything, but I admit pinups tend to get a bit dull after you've seen quite a few, even ones as crazy as yours :D
What you'd like me to draw more of: stuff with multiple characters, maybe?
What I am poor at, artwise: DURRRR IDK
What I am good at, artwise: cool creatures and shiny colors!
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: fat monster chicks
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1783724/ this or any of the 3 others like it <3 scary monsters!
Anything else: hurr!
What you'd like me to draw more of: Ugly
What I am poor at, artwise: not that I'm one to talk but sometimes your linework seems a little too, iunno a word, but it seems like your lines are either really thick or really thin, no inbetweens. But only SOMETIMES I dunno maybe it's just me.
What I am good at, artwise: Making ANYTHING look pretty.
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: I think of
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1884423/
That's lazy linework, if look at the stuff that's older it all has these thick sloppy lines because I was trying to hide a lack of skill at other things, as I improve my lines have been getting thinner. I still do it when I'm tired, that's why I try not to do linework when it's late.
2.) Women (yes I am a perverted bastard shut up)
3.)and 4.) I am no help because I can't draw to save my life
5.) Too many to pick just one so instead my favorite series of drawings would have to be the bahamut girls (yes I am a Final Fantasy nut as well shut up)
What you'd like me to draw more of: More tits on things that God did not design to have tits.
What I am poor at, artwise: It's a weird thing but you have a style that to me would say if SNES sprites were re-drawn in HD.
What I am good at, artwise: I suppose random character drawing is a little awkward. Nothing terrible but you could probably work on it a bit.
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: whenever I generally now see something horrific I think "Oniontrain would probably draw tits on that."
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?: Probably the last one I got off you.
Ugh fuck that!! I'll try being more serious here!! I like da' tits you put on, but sometimes too big is "too big," like in your Dragonite & Kangaskhan pictures. I was thinking you did it on purpose because the two are "big mamas," but it felt too ridiculous proportion-wise. In short, when you do stuff like that, maybe a little tone-down when attempting "big"? At least for bipedal creatures so they don't fall over.
2: I noticed the gap in Pokemon arts. So I'd definitely like to see some more Pokemon come from you, like Gabite and such. Though I have also noticed that you did some pretty cool stuff on the aliens, like from Super Metroid. Oh! Have you ever heard of or played the game "Alien Soldier"? Maybe you should give some of those a whirl! ...also, even though I totally prefer anything else that's not mammalian, it would be a refreshing change of pace to give them a shot once in a while.
3: Wow, fuck. I can't think of anything for this field. Uhhhhhh, I think I said stuff for the first field... so just refer to that??? I don't know if that's really something "poor" in art. :/
4: Anatomy and creativity are most definitely your prime here. Keep it up dude. :O
5: Pretty much I think of how you managed to translate Kraid into a female very well, which stands out when I think of you. Also the boobs. Your avatar also has left an impression on me. I think of you as some stern toad hermit who is constantly perfect ways to portray the female anatomy and features.
6: Fuck this is a tough call. I'd have to say the Water Dragon from Chrono Cross.
Aaaa forgive me if I wasn't that helpful. I am new at this and I think I am still your most recent watcher. :(
Actyally Kraid was easy, he already had manboobs ; _ ;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK7AKjrl8Cg
...I just thought of the potential on the serpent Pokemon, like Seviper, Milotic, & Arbok (Definitely would seem natural with it's width and thickness of the body). It would look weird and goofy but that is the fun part, right???
And aaa yeah but you sorta molded those manboobs into a nice pair...? Well, I thought Fake Kraid's dimensions was really well done and cute.
And yeah, I was aware of your avatar made by slug, but not how it was conceived. Thanks for the YouTube link. :O
What you wish I'd draw less of:
This is honestly the hardest one to answer. You keep to your personal theme very well. That is, of course, taking an old video game monster of some sort and adding breasts. The only thing I would wish for you not to draw are the monsters that looks more fugly then sexy with breasts. An example would be http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2286539/ one that even you said could not be done justice! The only downside to this is denying people to see the "What if it had boobs?" scenarios.
What you'd like me to draw more of:
The video game monsters theme is great, but I want to see more Magic: the Gathering monsters! The few that you've done are great too. But since we are trying to be more constructive to your art style I would have to say you need to draw more creatures with fur. You don't draw many creatures with fur(how many game characters actually have fur?) but the ones you did looks great! see http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1843492/ although the shading may need work.
What I am poor at, art wise: Realism, pretty much everything you've made so fare is really cartoony. Maybe you should try your hand at drawing your characters with more realistic colors and add depth to your scenes. Also you should work on your backgrounds and have the titty monsters interact in them like a scene. Something like "The Chozo Statue comes to life as the awestruck Samas readies and attack."
What I am good at, art wise: I love how you make up all these images to look like they could have been pulled off of a sprite from the game they originated from... with boobs! Thats really cool. Yeah I know above I said to work on realism, but not at the cost of losing this uniqueness. So what I'm saying is, do the original sprite like pinups, but try doing some other types of scenes.
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: Honestly, when I think about what what you've done I think "Chubby video game monsters with boobs."
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?: If I had to narrow it down to just one it would have to be Bikini Bahamut FF8. Not my favorite game in the FF series but this Bahamut just has the perfect everything for me! Just the combination of the wonderful thighs, not to thin yet not to thick waist, perfect breasts all along with that generous set of wings and tail! Now I need to stop drooling.
I tried to make that as well thought out as possible. I do hope I was helpfull in any way.
The MtG stuff was kind of spur of the moment, I may do more of them in the future. I haven't played Magic since 1998 though. The other requests I've had for M:tG stuff are pretty hideous though. I've never been to terribly good with fur, I should probably take that advice.
I know I'm terrible at realism, I'll probably never be even halfway decent at it. I've been trying a few things recently, and I may upload some stuff in the future though. You nailed the reason I do a bunch of crap with no background, it's because it's too hard or I'm too lazy to think up something like that.
It was helpful, thanks.
Heck, doing that could help you with ideas on how to work backgrounds and such.
What you'd like me to draw more of: Less horrifying things. Things that could be considered hot.
What I am poor at, artwise: Nude things.
What I am good at, artwise: Sadly, horrifying things. Rule 34 in general.
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: Bowser Rule 63, either that or that massive final fantasy boss picture.
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?: Bowser Rule 63.
What you'd like me to draw more of: Sexy things. And also things that make me cry on the inside because I should never have seen them.
What I am poor at, artwise: It's hard to say. You have a very specific style, which I tend to enjoy, so no problems there. If anything, I might say that you've spent so much time drawing off-the-wall stuff that your skills at drawing more "normal" looking things may be a bit off. XD
What I am good at, artwise: You sometimes put in a metric shit-ton of details - some of your pieces are absolutely epic. Sadly, a lot of the more epic ones are 4chan meme-orgies. Also, tits. Especially on things that shouldn't have them.
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: Tits. Also, "Cleanse the Impure". XD
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?: I have to pick one? D: Maybe... http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2072145/
2. What you'd like me to draw more of: Anything. Just keep drawing.
3. What I am poor at, Artwise: Consistency. In some of your drawings, you've got the frame just right, the curves just right, the body, the balance - in others, it just seems so obviously off that I'm surprised no one even mentioned this.
4. What I am good at, Artwise: Coming up with most creative ways on putting breasts on the most unattractive creatures.
5. What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: Breasts, Bahamut, and Bikinis.
6. What is your favorite piece by me? Do you remember what I said about Atma Weapon?
Well it still sticks.
Oh, and feel free to mention it when something's off like that. I try to run sketches by people nowadays, hopefully that will happen less. Usually it turns out like that if I'm tired. I shouldn't draw when I'm tired.
No less than two seperate people have commissioned porn of Atmaweapon. I can't fathom it.
What you wish I'd draw less of: A lot of people avoid this question, I notice. Probably because they don't really understand the difference between "I don't like this, so it should go away" and "I think you're stagnating in this area". I take this question as the latter of the two meanings, so from my point of view, the place you're stagnating most theme-wise is probably obvious. I think on FA at least, you're a niche artist, because it gives you watches and favorites, and money (which I do love oh so much). But taking that out of the equation, I think you should draw less single characters, or if you do draw the single characters, maybe play with new compositions- playing with angles and foreshortening. For instance your piece you drew for me had great angle to it, one that made it stick out immediately from the rest of your gallery. I'd LOVE to see more of that, even with the funny pinups of weird monsters.
What you'd like me to draw more of: As mentioned above, playing with fun angles would be rad to see. But subject matter wise? Your own stuff, maybe some alternate coloring styles (less cel-shaded stuff) or even grayscale sketches. I don't think you have many (if any) sketches uploaded to FA, but I know at least I would be interested in seeing more. The ones you've shown me in IM were an interesting change of pace from the usual finished quality your stuff has. I'd also love to see more backgrounds from you, because seeing those few you showed me made me very happy. I personally suck at inorganic things (you probably noticed that) but you're very good at industrial/solid looking stuff. Seeing more of that would be very cool as well, maybe even mechs.
What I am poor at, artwise: I think your biggest hangup right now is anatomy, as someone else mentioned (and you said you agreed/knew about it). But I can be more specific, overly so, and hopefully that can help you out a bit. I think hands are your largest problem area. When they're off, they're usually too small to the scale of the character, or sort of 'smushed', like the heel of the hand is too flat where there should be a bump. Things like that. Working from a reference (even if you take a picture of your own hand and shrink it down to scale to draw over) will probably help you learn the anatomy subconsiously. I'm also always up for helping you with redlines/crits if you ask me (I never assume and never crit out of the blue, because I know I hate it when others give me unwanted crit when it's a light-hearted piece).
What I am good at, artwise: I think you're very good at values. What I mean is, your lighting is usually solid, because you treat your subjects as a collection of three-dimensional objects as opposed to flat drawings on your screen. You shade in a predictable, effective way. I also think you're masterful at details when you really want to be/are inspired to be. Your inks as well are very solid/sturdy. Your pieces are always, or at least the majority of the time, in true color, meaning your subjects are under a white light. This is really good looking honestly, because you do pin-ups and the like where the characters are "put on show" as it were, and it allows the viewer to take in all the details without obscuring. Of course, I would LOVE to see other colored light,
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art:
Picture: probably something from the Doom series, since that's how I found your art. But it's a tough call. When I think of 'oniontrain', a rapid roulette of images scroll through my head of all of your pieces.
Subject: Monsters with boobs. But also, general dystopian/industrial themes, which as you know I adore.
Color: That cobalt blue you use in backgrounds of your icons. Not all backgrounds, but sometimes. It's hard to explain, but for some reason I guess that's become 'your color' in my head. The color you substitute the normally invisible background with.
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?: I've been STUCK on Phantom Train ever since you drew it. I'm not sure precisely what it is that stands apart from your other pieces, but I think it's probably the angle, the biomechanical sensuality (instead of pure sexuality like the dragons in the bikinis are), the covered face (if you couldn't tell I have a big thing for that), the colors are superb, and the color RANGE is superb while still staying in the same scheme. If there's anything I'd ask of that piece, I'd ask you to make a killer background for it.
Another piece I love is The Controller. I was tickled when you did the STALKER monsters after I mentioned it, and when the Controller went up I went :DDDD. The reason this one stands apart is probably obvious. You've done away with harsher lines and colors, and went with a softer, more painterly feeling. I really adore it, though I'd like if the background had more solid feeling to it. If you ever revisit the piece I'll probably gnash my mandibles happily.
Anything else you'd like to add: As though my post isn't long enough already. :P I think that you're too humble about your art. No, you're not Leonardo DaVinci, but you know where you have to better yourself, and I've seen you do some seriously professional stuff. You have an awesome grasp of your watchers, too. Yeaaaah the stuff you do is fetishy, but you handle it swiftly and professionally. I really do think a price raise wouldn't be out of line.
Looks like you had way more luck with serious posts than I, hahaha.
I don't really upload that many sketches, because I've been funny about publicly posting unfinished work for a while. I'm not sure
I thought my faces were worse than my hands, but yeah, you pretty much nailed it there. Some times I just have a lot of trouble with them, I'm not sure why. Il'll definitely start running pictures by you for advice though.
I have actually been working on my lighting as of late, I've gotten some good adivice on improving it. If you notice it starts off pretty bad, with no evidence of reflected light, and a few other problems. It's something I've been actively working on, and I'm glad you noticed. Also it's funny you mention that, because drawing forms instead of shapes is something a lot of people have trouble with. When it finally 'clicked" for me, there was a drastic jump in quality. A lot of people need to take that as advice.
I like both of those pictures a whole lot actually, the train was probably my favorite part of that whole game. I do need to do some more of the STALKER stuff, I'll probaby use that to work on doing the smooth shading when I get around to doing them.
I will probably raise my prices when my unemployment runs out, to be honest. I think I could possibly make a living doing this, but I'll have to see.
What you wish I'd draw less of: cute things. they are overrated. everything should be creepy. always
What you'd like me to draw more of: i just wanna see a Brumak with boobs. i think Allen already told you, and if i had the money id ask you to draw it for me but im poor and really i think it just needs to happen...eventually.
What I am poor at, artwise: i think i've looked through everything on here that you've drawn and the only thing thats bothered me was LadyBowsers ass from the back view. some reason it just looks like one cheek is smaller than the other. i get that its suppose to because of how she's turned but i dunno, i just cant stop seeing it as one being smaller than the other.
What I am good at, artwise: the small details. I love how much detail you put into scales and spikes and shit like that.
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: Always LadyBowser since she was the first i saw. Basically ill never not see Bowser without dat ass and tits for days. ty for that lol.
What is your favorite piece by me?: Other than ladybowser i'd have to say the black chrono cross dragon OR That one bug that looks like a croissant that you can freeze and use as a platform JUST because everytime i say that i laugh.
You should get him to pay for it, that's what boyfriends are for, right? I haven't played whatever game it comes from, but I'll keep it in mind in the future, as it looks ugly. We all know how much I love ugly.
Hmm, I ran that one by several people and they said it was OK. It's possible I still managed to mess it up though. That Bowser picture is my second most popular image, it shot up in popularity really really fast.
I've noticed people are very picky about art (i myself sculpt because i cant draw worth shit). I have run into people few and far between that can appreciate really fucked up shit. luckily my art teacher was one of those few people. i almost want to show him some of your work, i think he'd get a real kick out of a lot of it (considering this said art teacher told me to watch movies like Caligula lolz).
Draw more Cynder (non anthro!)
Poor at cute
Good at putting boobs on anything
I think of blood when i think of your art
Cynder BE #1 (she looks weird with boobs) for favorite!
2. not unless somebody pays me.
3. good, I hate cute.
4. Derp
5. haha, considering none of the gory stuff is uploaded here that's pretty different than what most people think of.
6. Ih8u
2: Sexy chicks that aren't giant monsters
3: don't really know yet
4: female leomon
5: my first commission from you
6: hard to decide.
2. It's about an even split on who wants to see more or less of this.
3. ok
4. I try to keep a decent level of quality with commissions, glad you like it.
Glad for the bit of input.
...honestly, i cant bring myself to criticize when i myself suck at drawing completely...
...i wouldnt mind seeing an image of female kraid's ass though...
What you'd like me to draw more of: Obscure video games like Bahamut Lagoon or Rudra no Hihou (Treasure of the Rudras).
What I am poor at, artwise: Chibi or SD artwork.
What I am good at, artwise: Everything else
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: Video games! RPG video games for that matter.
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?: Your Bahamut Lagoon and Rudra pieces.
What you'd like me to draw more of: Tread some new freakin' territory. Stray from the more well known and fanboy-ized genres and get down and dirty with some crazy shit you like, like that mmo-beat'em'up dragon you did. That was something out of left field, at least for me.
What I am poor at, artwise: Perspective on certain more limb-intensive subjects. It ain't easy to get right 100% of the time when you're drawing something you can't reference from all angles. IT LOOKS WONKY, OK?
What I am good at, artwise: Coloring and shading. I pretty much use it to identify your stuff, as it is very distinctive, and it looks pretty damn good on just about everything.
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: Breasts on horrible monsters.
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?: Well now that I know it was you, EXTERMINATUS certainly ranks up there.
I did a lot of work that's posted on 4chan indefinitely.
What you'd like me to draw more of: Um um um...Monster Rancher :D;;
What I am poor at, artwise: Hm. I'm not to sure...
What I am good at, artwise: Great at putting yer works to the original. As if you're a monster designer from the games itself o.o
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: I'm getting grey...DUnno -3-;;
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?: Either the Doom, Final Fantasy or Chono Cross Boobage XD
What I'd like to see less of:
-Backbreaker boobs. These are amusing at first, but they've just gotten... boring.
-That's it, mostly
What you'd like me to draw more of:
-Something different than your usual fare.
-BFG-9000s! [j/k]
What I am poor at, artwise:
-Can't see anything notable, to be honest. Anatomy, kinda, but I can't honestly tell.
What I am good at, artwise:
-Cartoony artwork.
-exaggeration for effect
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art:
-Chibi/Cartoony artwork w/ simple coloring
-Epic boobs
-HUGE GUTS! [OK, no more Doom comic jokes]
-Plasma guns
-Rippers :)
-Sanity damaging pics
-OH SO WRONG pinups [see immediatly above]
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?:
Two come to mind, with different, but roughly equal merit.
The first is the black Chrono Cross dragon pinup, for obvious reasons. Second, and more recent, is the "Thousand Sons' Manly Tears" pics in the archive you posted a while back. It's... moving? Effective? Impressive? I can't think of the right word. The art also is so distinct from your usual fare that it almost looks like another style.
I can hide the fact that I did something occasionally because of that, I'll post something somewhere and nobody will know it's me because I'm so associated with the style I normally use here.
...Hm. Never thought of it that way. I'll keep that in mind for the future. Good idea.
What you wish I'd draw less of: Flat Chests, slim bodies. This isnt really a comment regarding ways to improve your art, just me being selfish :D I'm definietly drawn towards gals with T,A and curves.
What you'd like me to draw more of: Action - Perhaps it may be due to the number of collections you've done (Final Fantasy Dragons, with tits! for example) but it seems like you do only a minority of images with movement, action or interaction between individuals.
The difference between a pose of a gal holding her top, or a gal losing her top from jumping about... jiggling and whatnot :D
What I am poor at, artwise: I want to say backgrounds, but then I've seen some of the massively detailed work you've done (in your RAR of stuff). Maybe the "poor at" is adding more backgrounds to what you upload to make them feel more complete.
What I am good at, artwise: Speed-- did quite astound me the first time how quickly you could work through a commission. My pestering did slow things down a bit.
Something else that comes to mind is humor. Maybe its not always intentional, but the odd subject matter you choose makes things plenty amusing.
You've also got a knack for knockers. :D
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art: Hm. Blue jumped into my head, I don't know why.
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?: Not sure I could pick one, but doomguy+busy elite was enough to make me want some commissions :D
Not sure. I suppose the better known video game characters that have tits on them.
What you'd like me to draw more of:
Landscapes, like what you did recently here http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2509256 . Amazing and breathtaking. I think you should try your hand at these kinds of pieces more. That's not to say I don' like seeing strange tit-laden creatures (Time Devourer), but it would be some good diversification.
What I am poor at, artwise:
Not sure you are poor at much, artwise.
What I am good at, artwise:
Colors and blending colors. Many of your works are fantastically colored.
What picture/subject/color you think of when you think of my art:
Outside of videogame rule 34s, I'd have to say (digital) pastels, as far as your coloring goes. Very distinctive style that I like very much.
Also, what is your favorite piece by me?:
Gold Torizo, Laugh at the Fatty, Tappin some Artifacts, Dragon God, Junkyard, and that Missingno pic you did way way back.
I suppose I'll start varying it up some with titty monsters and original stuff, since a lot of people have expressed interest in that. I'm not doing anything silly like making another account or anything like a lot of people do. I do wish we had folders of some sort though.