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I updated this to request a critique!(just in case people were wondering)
Sorry if the lighting and rocks arent the best, I couldn't find a good tutorial so I just tried creating my own techniques.
Anyways sorry for being inactive in this last week, I sorta lost my spirit for drawing for awhile there.

Made with paint tool sai
used my laptop mouse
as for how long....uhhhhh I lost track >.<

If you want to critique this piece go ahead!
If people like this enough, I might do a suicune and entai

Critique by *princepe-de-ruina Dec 21, 2012, 7:33:31 PM

I may not exactly be the "go-to gal" when it comes to digital arts, so I'll give it my best shot. Anatomy wise, this was done very well! As for the lightning, I would recommend that you make it seem sharper towards the jagged points and ends. Also, with the tail, you said that you were trying to make it look like sparks? I would honestly do almost exactly as you did for the lightning with the tail. Finally, the dark to light contrast needs to be more exaggerated. In a setting like this, dark colours are your greatest tool! The rocks could also appear to be more jagged as they are found in nature, if you're really looking for a visual, look up mountain rocks or just find some at your local park and get a feel for their shape. Even a little bit of darkness to add to the edges of the clouds could really go a long way! Keep up the good work!

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Critique by =VampireManectric Dec 21, 2012, 2:27:25 PM

_{I hope you don't mind me critiquing this. And please bear in mind that I want to help; low ratings do not necessarily mean a bad drawing. I am not trying to be harsh or mean, but if I come off as such then I apologize.

This is really quite a good piece. The composition is good (whether or not this was intended or not lies with you) as it follows a general mapping of the Rule of Thirds; the atmosphere is nice and I love the overall premise.

Now, since I'm still learning myself, most of this will just be me linking you to tutorials I've found useful.

You said you're not pleased with the rocks; I agree, their edge is somewhat too jagged and the colouring/shading is much too flat. Check out this tutorial on rocks and clouds; maybe it can help: [link]

You also said the lighting's not too good. Assuming you meant what you spelled, I can agree that the picture is too bright. I think the shadows would have more contrast, and generally be sharper, less soft. This tutorial has invaluable information regarding lighting; maybe you'll find it as useful as I: [link]

Going on to the lightning, which I think you meant when you spoke of your lighting, I think it is too thick and too soft. I like how you made it glowy -- that's good -- but it doesn't quite glow. You said you used Paint Tool SAI; use different opacities! Your brush should not always be at 100% opacity! This will help with shading and lighting and gradients and pretty much everything! Although perhaps that makes no sense? Either way, check out this tutorial I absolutely love that helped me with lightning, fire, and snow: [link]

I won't comment on anatomy too much, but it is pretty good. There is definitely room for improvement, but I think you'll get better with that the more you draw anyways. This really is a good drawing though, please don't get me wrong! I'd just like to help in any way I can. But I must say: always reference whenever you can!

Here's a good, general tutorial on the drawing process: [link]
Again, terribly sorry if I came off as rude at any time!}