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Published: 2011-08-21 02:54:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 775; Favourites: 28; Downloads: 0
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You can't get better if you don't do it. So more background practice.Related content
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"Why is there a person there?"
"Aaahh...maybe it's a hallucination? We are drinking absynthe..."
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Absynthe... You've just given me an idea. Thanks!
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Absynthe
1 pint vodka
2 tsp. crumbled wormwood
2 tsp. anise seed
1/2 tsp. fennel seed
4 cardamom pods
1 tsp. marjoram
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
2 tsp. chopped angelica root
1 and 2/3 cups sugar syrup
Prep.
Place vodka in a large jar with a tight fitting lid. Add wormwood and shake well; steep for about 48 hours and strain. Crush seeds and pods in mortar. Add them and all remaining herbs to vodka and steep in warm place for one week. Filter and sweeten. Pour into a bottle and enjoy a piece of history.
Suggestion: pour half a glass water into a half glass of Absynthe for authenticity.
Absynthe#2
1 tsp. crumbled wormwood
1 cup vodka
2 tbsp. chopped peppermint leaves
1 piece of lemon peel (3/4โ X 2โ)
1/3- 1/2 cup sugar syrup
Steep wormwood in vodka for 48 hours. Strain out and add peppermint leaves and lemon peel. Steep for 8 days, strain and sweeten.
Absynthe Wine
All herbs are dried
2 tsp. peppermint
2 tsp. dried wormwood
2 tsp. thyme
2 tsp. lavender
2 tsp. hyssop
2 tsp. marjoram
2 tsp. sage
2 pints port
Steep herbs one week, filter and bottle.
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That's the stuff. I only know of three green drinks. Grasshoppers are opaque and they aren't drinking from martini glasses so that can't be Apple Martini...
...or are they witches drinking some brew?
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Oh yes, celebrating double cuteness overkill which kills me.QAQ
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thanks a million. there still are things to be improved in this artwork
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How sweet and cool art
Really looks great
All the room, girls, everything so cool.
You has so much of work
Excelent
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*claps* ^^ Great work. Love the detail, especially on the clothes.
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Thanks a million for the praise
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Hope I don't sound as nit picky as last time.
I would say you fulfilled your objective of background practice. Nothing looks out of order. Although that greenish thing on the bed, if it is a soft toy, doesn't look like it's sitting like a soft toy would. It appears to stand. If however, it isn't a soft toy, but some creature, then disregard this.
I did notice that you might have missed out on some things. Green hair girl appears to be missing her left hand, and long hair girl's right arm looks incomplete if you look at where the drinks are. Since this is a digital drawing, you could rectify this if you wish.
Although I understand that this is an anime styled drawing, I do have a gripe with long hair's chest. Even if the clothing was small to begin with(and tight around there as a result), it would not fit so perfectly with the shape of her chest, as most loose cotton clothes that are not tucked in would simply drape over it. Try to show less of her under boob, and draw it like how a clothe draped over some protrusion might look like.
That being said, everything else is in good order.
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To be honest, I thought about mentioning minor proportion stuff to you too but I figured it's nothing you're not aware of so I just encourage you. Why else would you be drawing so regularly, right? Actually, that's often for me the hardest kind of critique to read without feeling annoyed.
Like when I know I messed up the pacing for a story and someone says "Hey, the pacing of this story feels off" I feel extremely frustrated that it was visible to someone besides me.
I'm sure means well, though. It's not so uncommon on DeviantArt to just pop in with critique without any other pleasantries, but I can understand why it might rub you wrong.
(Oh, and sorry for my rude interjection here 
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I may be new to deviantart but I'm not new on how art forums work. What annoys me is people who don't practice what they preach. I for one don't believe in 's critiques because his level of knowledge and skill on many areas is inadequate. It drags you down as an artist to read comments that are not carefully constructed. I know exactly the errors on this practice and none of these errors has been mentioned by .
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I understand. It's a legitimate perspective. [link]
Though I don't *think* they're trying to be rude. I'd agree they're speaking with a tone of authority their displayed technical ability doesn't warrant them, but perhaps the only thing wrong here is their informal tone. Again, I don't think they're intentionally trying to provoke you.
I also think the "errors" they're pointing out are very minor, and does border on nitpicking for the skill level you're at. Precise clothing folds is the purview of professional mangaka, and worrying about things like that too early is a good way to get creatively blocked.
(Oh, and thanks for being willing to hear out what I'm saying too)
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*Likes your link* I was running to the point of dismissing skywhitefox for his tone but I'm giving him a chance to prove himself that he is not a jackass. Thanks for helping out. I like the link you have shared.
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People online don't always have the most developed social skills, either. This includes things like reading the situation, or engaging in formal exchange before providing informal criticism. Sometimes it's just honest disconnection, not uncommon in artist types. The difference to me is when someone thinks they're above social standards even after being made aware of them. That is a jackass.
(and I used to be one, years ago!)
And you're welcome, it's been a pleasure to watch you share and I've been linking you to people I know. Admittedly I don't know all that many people, though.
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Thanks for linking me on your network. A little can go a long way
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My next vignette uses the outfit from "Ninian in the City" so I'll be sure to mention your DA in the summary section of that deviation as well.
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It such an honor to see a writer utilize my artwork. Thanks a million!
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Lol I keep seeing you use this emote. Laughing face, is it?
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I think you're definitely already skilled enough to do your own visual novel if you wanted. What makes a VN is the writing and even gameplay, ultimately. Some famous ones like Umineko were actually kinda crappy on the technical side of things.
Sorry to be so forward.
I could easily imagine a scene like this. They want to share wine and cake!
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You've nailed the spot there. They're inviting the main character in a feast.
I still have a lot of changes to undergo,style, skill. I hope I can settle a style that will suit me and satisfy my audience. I'm gearing for audience loyalty first before making a VN.
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I hope you don't mind my saying that what matters is that you're having fun. To be honest, I'm really kinda shooting crap in the dark as far as my own writing goes and I have no expectations it'll ever become something "more". Consequently, I notice I'm getting a lot more done than when I set rigid expectations of myself.
The wine drew my attention. I bet that was a plot point too, they had to find some way to buy or sneak it if they're minors.
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That is the bottom line of making artwork - To have fun.
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Yes, very much. It makes reality a fun place to be for everyone, instead of a grind. n_n
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