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Published: 2017-09-05 07:13:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 595; Favourites: 33; Downloads: 0
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Not from any particular fiction universe, although I may have subconsciously derived a bit from Rakkety Tam. At first I was aiming for a mid-day look, but an afternoon or morning ambiance looked a lot more interesting, and kind of gave some color variation in the background, rather than just blue sky.Related content
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Wonderful piece here Holt. The sunset is lovely with the colors pink and blue clouds. The uniform and armor mix fits well for a nimble squirrel, too. Rakkety Tam is one of my favorite Redwall books, and while I can see where the similarities come from, you gave it your own twist.
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Hey, thank you Mulchior! I'm happy you enjoyed all those details and that you didn't ask why I used that particular tartan design or something like that, as someone else did - because I really was just aiming for a random plaid design and not even thinking of whether there are actual Scotsman clans with that pattern. xDĀ
Always happy to have your input man!
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Thanks, I try to give positive feedback as much as I can, and point out what I like about a picture.
And someone was picky about the tartan pattern? Sure, tartan patterns have meaning behind them, but this is a fictional universe that is inspired by things in our world. If this was a picture depicting an actual clan in our world, then I'd understand being nitpicky about staying true to that clan's particular tartan. I doubt Rakkety Tam's cover artist went into that kind of research. Don't worry about it and keep doing what you're doing.
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That's always a good approach - I thank you again for your contributions. Don't be afraid to point out flaws though!Ā
Nah they weren't picky, they were actually asking a good question - I just didn't have a good answer for it because sometimes I don't really put a lot of thought into symbolism in my drawings. I appreciate thoughtful or out-of-the-box questions - I just feel funny if I don't have an equally unique or sophisticated answer for them. 
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Ah, I see. From the sound of it, I thought the person was annoyed that you didn't pick a specific tartan. To me, you went with a color palate that would make sense for a soldier that fights mainly in a woodland setting. Questions are good, as are critiques, which I try to give, but I make sure to always point out what I enjoy, too.
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I really like the expression is he annoyed from his job? Or maybe he has a long night in front of him? I like the colours of the sky but I'm not so sure with the grass...I would like it a bit softer. I think the hard black border takes that away.
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I would be pretty bored doing a job like that.
Thank you very much for the critique, Mintadt - it was a pleasant surprise to see that in my notifications.
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Thank you, Topettigna; I appreciate it! 
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