Overall

Vision Vision

Originality Originality

Technique Technique

Impact Impact

Well. Took me a while to notice this fanart, since my deviantWATCH folder is a mess... but I think it's never too late to write a critique, especially if it's for an artist that I really like and who is one of my inspirations e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s… " width="15" height="15" alt="" data-embed-type="emoticon" data-embed-id="391" title="(Smile)"/>First of all, I just like this fanart in general. I mean I like the simple idea and how it's pleasing to the eye at first glance (on second glance too, of course, but what I mean is that it catches the eye's attention really well). I assume you wanted to create a fanart that would not only show Rainbow Dash chilling, but also give off a sort of relaxing vibe on it's own. The whole fanart seems to be "chilling", both through simple composition, choice of colors and lighting. So it's really pleasant to look at and makes the viewer feel relaxed too. Which in my opinion justifies the lack of details or any complicated background.The topic of your art alone isn't what I'd call the most original idea out there (Rainbow Dash resting on a cloud is a popular motive), but the mp3 player (or iPod, dunno) is a really nice touch. I think it's what saves this drawing from being too run-off-the-mill.As far as technique and the new style you tried... I think you did a great job! I'm obviously no expert, but I just think that you did well, getting out of your comfort zone. The coloring and shading is nicely done, the only thing that seems slightly off to me is the rather sketchy outline of the cloud - while I wouldn't say that it's bad, it just doesn't look too well compared to how good the outlines look on RD. The shading and the entire rest, though, is spot on, though e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s… " width="15" height="15" alt="" data-embed-type="emoticon" data-embed-id="391" title="(Smile)"/>And one last thing in terms of technique... I have big issues with that hind leg, the one that's farther away from us. While the rest of the body is perfect in terms of anatomy, that leg seems way off to me. I might be missing at what angle it's supposed to be, but either way, the first thing I thought was "is it broken?". And since this is a subjective critique, thought I might as well mention it, I think you had a minor slip-up there e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/w… " width="15" height="15" alt="" data-embed-type="emoticon" data-embed-id="387" title="(Wink)"/>Anything else?... I don't know why, but I just love those eyebrows. They just seem so right here. Can't really explain, but they're perfect here on Dash, nice touch!I guess that's it. So in general, a very nice piece of art, even if dealing with a well-explored motive, pleasant to look at, with a calm, relaxing air around it. The few issues that I might have with it are definitely minor issues, so basically all I can say is... great work, as always e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/w… " width="15" height="15" alt="" data-embed-type="emoticon" data-embed-id="387" title="(Wink)"/>Keep up the awesome work! It'd be nice to see more artworks in this style (along with your regular style, which is da bomb e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b… " width="15" height="15" alt="" data-embed-type="emoticon" data-embed-id="366" title="(Big Grin)"/>)