Hello,I can see that you've spent some time typing all of this out to leave meyour thoughts. I'd like to give you a proper response.I've been experimenting with this type of linework for a while now and I'vecome to really like it. I do not like how my lines were always so thick in my previousdrawings. The lineart in this piece wasn't rushed. I took my time with it andI'm happy with very the results. Yes, Star's fringe's lines are thicker and thatwas a mistake on my part, but the thin lines were intentional.I was using the exact color pallets for both Star and Jackie and while I agree withyou on using vivid colors, I'm confused. You said in the beginning that I need totone down the bright colors, yet I need to shade with vivid colors...? I feel likeyou're contradicting yourself here. Also, these colors aren't vivid. They're verysoft in comparison to some of my other works. Ex.'s CM. We're Sisters? Using super bright colors won't necessarily make something look morerealistic. It varies from piece to piece.While I do like making my anatomy look realistic, it is still a cartoon style.When I first began drawing seriously, I gathered most of my inspiration fromanime and cartoons, so that where this particular style of mine came from.Yes, it has a flaws and I still have much to learn. I struggle when drawingrealistic pieces, but that's why I'm attending an art college, so I can learnhow to do it. I believe that starting out by drawing cartoons helps pave theway for one to draw realistically.And yes, the background is simple for a reason. The focal point of this piece isStar and Jackie. That's where I want people's eyes to go when they see this.If I made an overly complicated background, then the viewer's eyes would goall over the place rather then on the two girls.While I do disagree with a large portion of what you said, I do appreciate youtaking the time out of your day to leave me your thoughts.Your way of presenting people with critiques is very ineffective. I was honestlyhaving a hard time taking any of your points seriously because it sounded like youwere attempting to throw your personal bias onto the drawing. You started outleaving a small compliment but then picked out every little thing you thought waswrong. You had overridden the positive by being negative. You sounded VERY rude.I heavily agree with whatsaid to you on your profile. There's nothingwrong with valuing realism and giving critique. Critique is a very important factor inan artist's life, but being 10% positive and 90% negative while giving one is reallybad. It will make people turn away from you and refuse to listen to you.I've seen some of your comments you've left on other people's works. Many artistseither ignored you or retaliated because they believed you were being condescending,sour, and REALLY biased.If you really do wish to continue giving critiques, I would highly recommend youlearn the best ways to give out a critique. Go back and read's comment.She makes some very good points when it comes to what you leave in the commentssection. I do believe that you have the good intent, but you're coming off about thisin the wrong way.Thank you for leaving me your thoughts and thank you for your time.~Sweatshirtmaster