Is that a snowcone? owo Those are really awesome colors- it has such a soft warmth to it. Do you use vectors to make the background?

It sure is! :D Thanks!

And nope, the background (beach part) was done in SAI, and all the texture thingers were applied in Photoshop. :>

She's adorable. Utterly adorable. The shyness is the icing on the cake!

in before Ritts.

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I literally exploded from the cuteness of this. Okay, not LITERALLY.. but still. This is adorable... DX Omg. Really really cute, and well done <3

The colors are fantastic, and the background and framing/textures are pretty interesting as well. =3

Love the line work and the colors. the character is very appealing as well. Though I might say border texture should be toned down, in opacity perhaps, it seem to want to eat you lovely style you have going and perhaps the earphones could be slightly larger and down in the corner there just to push the composition of it. Nice pretty image.

First of all, thank you very much for the critique. :)

Now that you mention it, the outer texture does look a little "loud." Like you said toning down the opacity, or even the contrast, sounds like a good idea. Thanks for that! As for the headphones, I put it there to fill up that area of blank space as an attempt to balance out the picture. I guess it's time to experiment more!

Thanks again :)

That is so awesome. I didn't realise it was all done digitally until I saw all the stock you used.

Terrific effect and -very- cute! I love the little pudge she has ^_^

I love how modest and shy she looks - its really nice!

Thanks so much for linking all the textures you used. <3
I always love the colors you use, they really do radiate a warmth that makes me think of retro California summer days. And Ritts makes a great scapegoat for all bikini wearing. XD

No problemo! c:
Haha, California dreamin'~ I'm glad you think so!

I know, kinda' cheeseball but thats just what came to mind. ^^;

Aww, thats cute~ The green highlights are a nice touch :3..Gorgeous sky bg you did thar too :D

Oh... Is that... pudge? Ooh yes!

Yep! She was never supposed to be really skinny. I just usually fail at drawing pudge :B

I love you! *gropes it and murrrrrrr*

Hey. None of that. :|

Shame... You're damn sexy!

I think it turned out alright!

Also, I don't think I've ever met a girl who didn't say they didn't like themselves in a swimsuit... but as a guy, I can say that sometimes, their self-esteem (or lack there of in this case) just makes them a bit paranoid. I say, forget what everyone at the beach says - they'll probably never see or meet you again anyways ^-^

Breath taking. Once again I'm in awe of your skills. I don't know what your background us, but you definitely have the talent to do professional graphic art work. I'm also willing to bet, you wouldn't be confined to having to draw what people tell you. Your characters are so vivid and alive, most companies would kill to have a mascot of that kind of quality..

That said. I'm hungry for candy now.

Wow, thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! ♥ It makes me so happy and much more confident in my work when someone tells me I'd do well out on the design field (and means it, haha).

NP at all. Can't wait to see what else you show us.

very cool pic ! :)

wow wonderful pic! very well done AND very smexy!

I love it how you like fuse the designs =D

I just love how Anzen is drawn in this picture. The facial expression perfectly shows her shyness and uncertainty with wearing a swimsuit. The overall design of the swimsuit is also rather nice and suits the character. Once again, an amazing background that creates the perfect atmosphere. Bravo!

omg ;_;

Every time I see a swimsuit on FA, I swear Ritts had something to do with it.

Ah, she's as beautiful as ever!

I share your feelings about swimsuits... they are of the Devil.

I'm fine in a swimsuit as long as there's boyshorts involved. I'm... odd that way.

She looks just fine in that one, though!

Boyshorts don't sound bad, actually. I should probably invest in a pair!

Thanks :D

Such awesome colors! I love how you draw this character!

Also, this is the ONLY picture on FA, within the last THREE DAYS, that has been worth +faving.

Wow! Slow week, huh? Haha, thanks a million! :D

Beautiful. I love the colors and the overall atmosphere <3

Hah I have to wear swim trunks and a bikini top...always...

vnkfdmvkmfkvnjkfdnjk delicious spectrum involved in all your art. Makes it so fun to look at, wheee!

She's gorgeous!

And that's a really cute, innocent pose.


Awesome work!

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Hayay :D

Those textures actually work out pretty well with rest of the picture. I really does give it that extra tropical look and feel. =D

The added tape extra was a slick touch too.

And tankini is Awwdorable; nice way to end off the summer season.

I love the background. Not the least bit distracting, but when you truly gaze upon it, it just... wows you.

I love how your character looks here, and I especially love how you did your feet. All in all, great detail. I applaud you!

Argh, you are just crazy, woman l3~
That background is just so neat -- I love how it's clearly a picture on a desk, what with the little earbuds there~ the abstract colorful nature of it reminds me of spray paint graffiti in a way~

And nom, I can't see a toucan without thinking of you now. l3 Or a lollipop, or various kinds of candy~ You just always make me love your birdybird all the more l3 It's nice to see a character whom, for once, isn't the most anorexic lil' thin out there -- to be honest, I like the... 'broadness'. l3

Hard to not say what hasn't been said before, by me or a thousand comments above -- you are like another friend of mine who's unique character and coloring style always has me spouting off a nonsensical paragraph of pure love power, just because so few things grab my affections as much as both the character herself and the choice of colors and shading that stands out like nothing else. :3~

It's crazy how far you've come, but I certainly can't say I didn't expect it. l3

I like your paragraphs of pure love power! But they always make me feel so guilty 'cause my reply is always a fraction of the length. xD

But thank you, dearie, I'm glad you like my big birdy so much. :> A few flaws and imperfections here and there never hurt. And, in my opinion, they make the character more charming~

Also, makes for softer hugs l3

OH MY GAWD! The colors are beautiful!

Aww that's so pretty! What lovely colors!

You just may be onto something! Thankja :D

I like it. :)

A TOUCAN inna BIKINI! Favorited!

I love the colors and the expression and the pose...and everything! HURRAY!

Wow, you have an incredible ability to make your drawings appear so bright and vibrant. I really like hte cute and innocent look in this drawing as well, it really seems to fit. Plus the background around the toucan and then around that blend so well together, it's really a treat to look at.
Excellent work!

oh dear! picture is torn!
j/k ... Many have commented on the colors.. yes! Interesting palette you have!... and of course, charming as ever... ^v^ wooot!

Oh, neat!!! I love all of the different textures you've used. :D Very nice!

Wow, awsome job. The composition is just lovely. And the kind of old, taped on look is jst wonderful.

Oh what a cutie bird. With just the right about of pudge. *purrrrr*

*poke your belly* hehe x3 you look so funny adorable in this pic, and the design of the page just looks soooo convincing! i thought you scaned something off your book for a second there =D

this is a wonderful piece. excellent and has a feel of realism with the body shape.

This picture rocks my socks, have you ever thought abought print making or pop art?

Mylady, you are starting to make Toucans a trend and so awesome in the fandom!

Beautiful selection of colours ^^ She should be on one of those 'Wish you were here' cards :p