As always, the action and perspective are executed masterfully. As silly as it might seem, I love the suggestion of a background even though it's literally just a few pencil strokes. Adds to the story and the mystery of the situation without overwhelming the character. You have a great talent for knowing where to concentrate detail and where to simply sprinkle it.

Look at the spine line. When I mentioned action lines, The line from her ears back down her spine and along her tail. This was the third version of the pic and the only one I anted to take to completion, because the previous ones, the pose was wrong, not pushed enough. I basically started with a "C" shape. and added the cranium rib cage and pelvis to the spine line and then limbs to compliment the curve, and make sure she was "balanced". You can do this too, just yu need to push the action lines more crazy lines, and then hang the body parts on it. :D

Scott

You're really good at taking a dynamic line of action and making the anatomy work with it completely. That's definitely something I need to push myself to do. Action poses are a fear of mine, won't lie about that, but your work is inspiring, and I'll definitely try some more energetic poses in the near future.

Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment and advice. I appreciate it very much!

Dont be afraid! I mean, how else are you going to draw all the light saber fights and stuff? (not to mention the adults couples stuff? XD) Al you need to do is remember your proportions, and build from the volumes of the skull at the top of the line, The ribcage, one half head height down from the bottom of the skull, and the pelvis, usually down about the width of one hand down from the lowest point of the ribs. Once you have those down, you have most of a figure blocked in and ready. Just add the limbs and tail, either along the action line or complimenting it. If you don't want to look goofy in public, then practice this with little thumbnails, lots of them, but don't post until you get something you would be proud of, then finish and post. You have the skill. You just need to loosen up, and save the rigid control for the finishing part.

Lol, yeah, more energy in my sketches would definitely help in both of those realms. I'll try to be braver, and I'm honored you think I have the skill. I'll definitely try to loosen up a bit.

brave just means doing something where others can see. if no one sees and there are no uploads, it didn't happen XD,. just do the homework, until you get something you like and take that to completion.

I do think you are worth the effort, You anatomy does not suck, You ahve a strong sense of story, youjust need to work in more dramatic action, stronger lighting, and work from there. you're younger than 26 right?

Oh God, if you guys could see the stuff that I don't dare scan...ugh...enough to make me smash my right hand with a sledgehammer....*shudders*

I really appreciate that! And I do need to push myself in areas I'm not comfortable. Been tryin' to...gonna keep tryin'. I'm actually going to be 27 this year...gawd, gettin' old.

Okay you're still "plastic" and can learn it. as long as you get itchy when you can't draw you will improve, you just do it faster when directed.

Great pose and sense of action, and a fantastic job on the mail armor!

Thank you very nuch :D

I have to add a "me too" on the magnificently drawn mail. She's got a nice snarly look there too.

Heavy armor can be a distinct disadvantage in a water/mud environment...

It's just Chain, leather, and a few plates for the joints.

ooo nice detail with the armor adn great frightened face too.

I think the trouble is that someone bent the tip of his sword.

hers, and it's supposed to be that way She has a Kilij