Pony bookbags

[featherquill]

I made this for a friend.

Close up of Fluttershy

I got the image from one of the Dollar Tree coloring books.

I'm planning on making a Rainbow Dash one for myself, and I'm considering selling them if there's any interest, but right now it's just for fun.

I'm open to any critiques if anyone has something to say. I'm not a great artist, but this was fun to do.

[Rosewind]

I think it looks darling, and I love the design, though it looks a tish unfinished.

It might benefit from darkening the outline to give it some contrast -- I would use a darker pink for outlining her mane and tail, and a darker-shaded yellow for her body and for outlining her ear, body, face, and hooves. The bunny could be outlined with a light gray. Also try putting a little circle of white in her eyes or two to give them some reflectivity and depth.

I did a quick, rough doodle over the image so you can see what I'm talking about. Hope this helps! (I forgot the bunny too, oops!)

[featherquill]

It might benefit from darkening the outline to give it some contrast -- I would use a darker pink for outlining her mane and tail, and a darker-shaded yellow for her body and for outlining her ear, body, face, and hooves. The bunny could be outlined with a light gray. Also try putting a little circle of white in her eyes or two to give them some reflectivity and depth.

The problem with that is that the darker shades aren't available to me. I have a limited budget and can't always find the right paint colors at my local craft store. It took a while just to find these colors.

I do agree about adding the spot of white on the pupil, I'll try that.

[Rosewind]

The problem with that is that the darker shades aren't available to me. I have a limited budget and can't always find the right paint colors at my local craft store. It took a while just to find these colors.

I do agree about adding the spot of white on the pupil, I'll try that.

Have you tried mixing the colors you have already? That might give you the color you need!

[featherquill]

Have you tried mixing the colors you have already? That might give you the color you need!

I tried, but all I have to make things darker is the black.

It doesn't work.

[Ginger Mint]

hi hi

I think my favorite part is probably Angel Bunny. Also, I like the curvy text.

Dark outlines might work, or you could go the other direction and not use dark lines at all and go for a level of simplicity.

[featherquill]

Dark outlines might work, or you could go the other direction and not use dark lines at all and go for a level of simplicity.

That made it look like a giant blob, actually. That was my original plan.

I will do darker outlines if I ever get more money and can afford the paint, but otherwise I'm trying to find a good balance between totally outlined and weird blob shape.

[MyLittlePonyTales]

You could outline it in Sharpie. It would be easier to make thin fine lines that way, yes?

[featherquill]

You could outline it in Sharpie. It would be easier to make thin fine lines that way, yes?

That is how I got the detail lines on there already. Didn't think about using the same method for an outline. It could work.

[featherquill]

Here's a new one I'm working on.

Still a work in progress (right now it's drying after washing off the chalk lines). I know I need to touch up the paint.

I do think that adding the bit of white on the pupil helped.

I'm not sure if I want to add in the detail lines at all. I'll definitely add some in for her eyelashes, but beyond that, it doesn't look as blobby as the first one did.

Anyone have an opinion?

[Ginger Mint]

hi hi

I say skip the detail lines, it looks pretty good without them already. Or, if you really feel like outlining it, consider maybe using white as the outline color instead of black?