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So to start off, I'd say your anatomy is off. The leg positions are awkward, and the tail looks extremely stiff.
Not all cats have those really fluffy tails. 0: you can try making them thin.
The whiskers also look a little odd. They shouldn't be attached to their noses, more of to their muzzle.
The grass also doesn't seem to fit into the scene. You should probably draw them out yourself, and the fireflies/stars also look out of place.
Try to treat your backgrounds the same you'd treat the real picture.
I didn't really do PRO'S or CON'S, but you're really improving from the last pictures I've seen in your gallery.
If you want to improve more, I have a suggestion. Find a picture of a real cat online, and copy it [but don't trace it!] Try to mimic the anatomy, and after that, draw it again [without looking at it] with your own style. Hope I've helped!
Vision- The reason I gave this 2.5 stars is because you have the basic idea for feline anatomy down. It just needs work and practice. The tail is a bit too fat at the base, when a cat's tail is slender and becomes more wide towards the end. Cats' whiskers do not protrude from their nose, but more from the cheek and muzzle area. The muzzle should be more defined and shouldn't curve in to the cat's face. Also, the toes should be a bit more spread out then they are now. The toes now look stuck together and flat. The ear behind the first one should be slightly visible also. You should try adding fluff marks to show where the kitty has extra fur ( the chest, base of tail, base of ears, and legs are good places to start! ) Just make sure you don't add too much, or it will look like the cat has spikes all over its body. Also, the shading needs work. On the back a shadow is visible where the light hits. Try looking at a tutorial to help with shading.
Originality- This section got 2 stars. The reason being, the pose of this feline is not very original. Also, the background could be better considering a walk under the moon has been used many times. Maybe think of adding a few trees and shrubs next time, to make it have a little more flare. The grass has a few main faults in it. It's not very appealing to look at up close. Try using a smaller brush, and blurring a little to make it look better. I feel the night sky is too blue, and should be darker blue, or even dark purple.
Technique- Well for the technique, the reason it got such a low rating, is because well it looks like you just used the pen and airbrush tool to do this piece. Try using a variety of brushes to really make your drawings pop!
Impact- Overall... I give this drawing a 2.5 out of 5. It does seem like you grasp the basic concept of what you were trying to do, and I'm sure with time and effort it will all come together eventually.
I really hope this critique was helpful!
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