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Thank you for kind words. It seems that I'll have to learn to use scanner (but still, I'm not fully convinced about it's proper working - it's like really old) About drawing: I'm pleased by your complements, so I need to explain how I got rid of undersketch (I think it may help someone). First I made sketch on one sheet of paper and when it looked good enough I bordered outlines with soft pencil and put it under fresh sheet of paper. When I was drawing actual picture I could see the lines softly shining through paper - so there was no undersketch or - it was literally under picture And dots on apple. Firs ones happened accidentally (as most of great discoveries), but it looked natural so I added more Abut contrast and fading parts of picture: I've noticed it, but I had no idea how to get it right - I fought that making darker AJ would make it unnatural, and I was afraid that harder contour would make mane look artificial So figured out that I made some mistakes at beginning. But next time I'm going to remember your advices Plus It's funny, how some things appear obvious when someone speaks them aloud, but before - it was complete mystery

Uff.. here is my new work.This time I've made some quality undersketch. Also video about measuring with pencil turned out helpful. (Also more dynamic pose of Applejack on this picture seems easier for me I guess). Plus I have technical question - how do you, Accellerant make virtual copies of your works? Scanner, digital camera?

"Excuse me, may I pass" said somepony, what woke up Secret Clue from a nap. "Yee... ehm, yes, sorry" responded Secret, "by the way, what station is this?" "Main station in Balitimare" "Thanks..." said Secret, but the pony already left, as most of passengers, "It's time for me to go too" said this time to himself. Balitimare was quite big city, not as the capital of course, but still. It seemed to be nice place, but Secret Clue had no time for sightseeing. Well actually he had some time till meeting, but he wonted locate 221a 4th Concession as fast as he could. With help of a tourist map Secret found the place easily and he had over forty minutes! Good think there was a cafe nearby. "How may I help you?" asked waitress, she was bright-yellow pegasus with orange mane. "Yes, thank you. I'd like cup of jasmine tea and piece of this delicious-looking pie, over there" smiled Secret Clue and pointed. "Good good choice, it's our speciality" said yellow mare and replied smile "something more?" "I guess I'm fine... But, maybe you have some newspapers here? I'm new in town and wont see how it goes" "Ya, I haven't noticed you before. Yes, we have newspapers, usually they lie on counter, but some customers keep living them on chairs. I'll bring you one with your tea" said waitress and added "but nothing give you better glimpse on city than getting know their citizens, by the way I'm Calming Tea" "Nice to meet you, I'm Secret Clue" said Secret, "I can already tell, judging by you, this city has relay friendly citizens. So maybe you could tell me something about it?" "You're kind" blushed Calming Tea, "maybe next time, I have some work to do" "Yes, of course" replied Secret Clue After a while he was sipping the jasmine tea and viewing Balitimare Gazette and The Daily Telegraph. Secret just checked article titles, after this nice conversion he hadn't so much time and it didn't seemed very interesting neither. At time, he paid for his order with a tip and said to waitress "It seems I have new favourite place for good tea" then smiled and winked. "See you soon" she laughed. "Ok, enough chit chats." thought Secret Clue "Now it's time to get focused and make good appearance." After a minute he was in front of door to apartment 12. He could hear some raised voices coming from inside the apartment. "Probably not a good moment, but it's time..." muttered Secret and knocked the door.

Secret Clue woke up lately this day, but it was his vacation. He could afford it. Plus what else he was going to do? After almost half year of working in Canterlot Police Archives he lost almost all of his will to life. Not because he hated working with files, he even liked it (at least at the beginning). The thing that Clue hated about his work was that everyday he was doing the same thing! Almost no contact with other ponies. No real investigations. Just paper work. When he was allowed to help in this place he felt like he could fly (what for unicorn was quite unusual ability). He was so eager to work that after two months he was employed! But then there come next two months and then one more... Before he noticed, he started fall into apathy - there was nothing beautiful in this world, nothing that could give him happiness. And then when he was updating file of some gang member he saw how light from window spotted his cute mark - a magnifier. It reminded him how he got it and what was his destination. In steed of filling files he wrote a application for assistant detective to Equestrian Investigation Bureau. It was good, better than first one that he sent before he started working here. This time he had to succeed. "So, here I am" said Secret Clue dragging of his forelegs and yawning, " at the vacations. What to do first?" When he was deciding how to celebrate freedom, he heard a doorbell. It was messenger with sealed letter. Clue immediately recognized it,"From Investigation Bureau" he muttered "after just a week it can't be positive..." but he opened it with shaking hooves (when Clue gets nervous, he can't fully control his magic skills and he didn't wont to mash it). Dear Secret Clue, Because of your border theoretical knowledge on recent crimes in Canterlot and other achievements, you re accepted for probation as assistance detective. Meeting with your new supervisor take place in Balitimare 221a 4th Concession, Apartment Number 12. We do expect you to arrive at 5:30 AM tomorrow. Do not be late. Good Luck, The Equestrian Bureau of Investigation Every heartbeat, every breath pumped new life in Secret Clue. "Finally" he just whispered and started packing and getting ready for tomorrow. First day of new life was worst than expected. After mostly sleepless night, Clue almost overslept for train. He left without breakfast and stalked some stranger for two streets, before he put two and two together that it simply can't be infamous Dark Alley because he was caught two weeks ago. In Vanhoover. So all of it brought him to take next train with change near some village. "The second train should be better" promised himself Clue and entered the car. While passing to his seat, Clue froze for a while, and continued. "It's ridiculous" he fought "First infamous criminal, and now famous detective? I should calm down." After finding his place, Secret Clue was ready to continue his journey and relax.

"A critique is useless if it doesn't help point out flaws or areas which need improvement after all!" Exactly! That's why I was so happy to see your topic. Internet nowadays is mostly about hating or fake admiring (I mean something like: "Your works are so great, please like my site."). Its always nice to hear good advice Thank you kindly, for your guidance. I think these will help me improve my work.

This is great thing you started! Two or tree weeks ago I was browsing different brony galleries and I had idea - It's crazy that everyone have such great talent and I don't! - then I started practising pencil drawings. And I mus say I made great improvement (but it doesn't mean that my pictures are worth seeing). Unfortunately now a days because of lot of work I don't have much time for practising... So This subject may be good inspiration for me Here are two pictures I've made: http://th09.devianta...ltb-d6mey10.png http://fc02.devianta...ltb-d6mevxn.png (I hope it's not against rules to post external links) Firs one is best work of mine so far (except I've forgot abut horn ), and the second... well I know I must work hard on good proportions Waiting for constructive criticism

"I'm not sure, they are still to far, but who would she come with? Maybe it's her...", said Rarity carelessly, when she remind about crusaders and added:"Well, I hope it is Lavender, she will finally help me tame all of you!" Rarity knew that she should be still angry with youngsters, but she was so exhausted and now when she is full of hopes for a relief, she lost all her energy and will for fighting.

(ok, I'll take Rarity, and maybe some mysterious oc that will appear later ) Earlier that day in Carousel Boutique: Rarity was preparing last corrections to her newest collection. "Everything, simply everything, must be perfect" she muttered "I can't believe Hoity Toity chose my designs to participate in greatest fashion show of all the Equestria!". Indeed about week ago Rarity got a letter from organizers of coming Equestrian fashion show - one of the most important events of fashion life, a place where will be selected standards of next year outfits and creations. The letter was an invitation for Rarity to participate in a section of Rising Star-Designers. She knew it was opportunity of a life time. Everypony whose designs take part in this show becomes noticeable - the greatest started like that! And refusing was like social suicide. After days and nights of hard work Raritys dresses and accessories were ready. Well, almost ready, only few more details... But never underestimate details, because they decide about perfection! Rarity knew that and she had to focus a little bit more. If only her sister and her friends could not disturb her... "Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Apple Bloom, how many times do I have to tell you to NOT TO PLAY IN MY WORKSHOP?!", Rarity screamed, work and babysitting it was to much for her, "If only her cousin, Lavender Elegance, could get finally here..." her thoughts were distracted by some rocket. That were two of her fabrics falling out of window! "We were just...", she heard how one of crusaders was explaining, but she wasn't listening. "You three, come here right now!" madness in her eyes evidently scared out three friends, so they run out. Rarity got them at the doorsteps. "You must understand that I cannot accept such bad behaviour" she was straining worlds through her teeth "Now I'm going to...", and she stopped when she saw two silhouettes approaching her boutique, "Could it be..."

Thank you all, for this great welcome Now I can't stand waiting to start RP with so great people. But first I stick to reading rules (Thank you Raridash

Hello, Everyone. I started my adventure with RPG about six or seven years ago and I must say, it was AWESOME! I played mostly Warhammer, but there also happened few sessions of Call of Cthulhu, DnD and some other rpgs. And then my studies started and I hadn't so much time to spare for game, so I stopped. Now I still don't have time for classical roleplaying, that's why when I suddenly bumped into this site I said my self - "I must try it." and here I am . There are to more things. First thing: English is not my first language so I'm going to make mistakes (accidentally of course). Please, be patient witch me - I'm open for criticism and willing to correct and improve but it's going to take some time. Second thing: As long I'm familiar with classical RPG sessions, I'm genuine new to this kind of game. If there is some guide about it I'd like to read it or hear some advices how to play. I think it is everything for now. I hope we'll all have here some great time together