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September 7, 2012
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I cannot come home until I earn money at a cherry farm…
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Oho a critique you request and a critic you shall get.
Welp, time to put on my criticising hat and let's jump in into this phenomenal piece of art we all love and adore.

I'll give it to you straight. This piece of work really speaks for itself. The lighting you gave for AppleJack really emphasized a lot on the mood. And without a doubt, it was an instant eye candy for anybody.

To be honest, I don't think I can fully admire the picture without having to squint my eyes a little. Sure, it has impact. But when the contrast stands out, it really stands out. Sometimes a little too much that it might hurt the eyes. Some might agree to this, some might not. It's a matter of personal taste after all. As for me, I still can't help but to fall trance into this marvellous masterpiece.

Sometimes when we focus on the focal point, that is Applejack. We tend to lose track of everything else. This being, the background. To be frank I wasn't paying any attention to what's happening on the back scene rather than the front. And when we pay close attention to the unseen, it may affect the way we view the picture.

Take the window panes on the left for example. The shading is pretty flat isn't it? Considering AJ is all shiny and outstanding, we don't really get as much on the background.
Comparing these two factors, it really spoils the experience.

Never the less, I enjoyed it overall. The lighting is great. The way you told the story of a lost mare is non the less stellar as well, and you've once again left me begging for more.

This has been an Inky's critic.
Thank you for your time.
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The picture shows Applejack crying while holding a gold coin in her hoof. Vision is 5 since all the details and colors are well balanced with perfect shading that doesn't hurt the viewer's eyes. Technique and impact are 5 since its describing a sad story about a pony that needs to raise enough money at the cherry farm, there's no facial mishaps and the anatomy is not hastily drawed at all. Originality is 4 since it may look like the actual picture doesnt mean it can be recreated by another artists for their own custom pony yet for now this is the original.
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Great piece, though I must demand a happy Applejack. Applejack FTW!
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Mood: Love ~sixpathoffriendship Nov 9, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Beautiful piece!
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:icondoughnutjoe:
Applejack, you've let us all down...
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~Nauner Sep 30, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I love this! Your art is amazing
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~Bunnairry Sep 30, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
very nice contrasts with the shadows, very lovely~
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:iconpsychicthief:
I love your drawing style! :D
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:iconjaymurdel:
I would like to comfort her.

Great work, this picture creates a meaningful illusion, many alternate perceptions, a skill that not many people possess or choose not to incorporate into their artwork.

I eagerly await more artwork.
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Masterpieces*
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:iconjaymurdel:
When I first gazed upon this marvelous work of art I thought it involved the swallowing of her pride, morals, and self-confidence to work at a brothel or cathouse to raise money. AJ crying whilst lookng at the medal was perceived, by me, as her sobbing because she, desperate to raise money, went against everything she believed in and sold herself.
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