Jump!

I have to say this image popped out to me when I saw it. I rather like the character’s expression, and what can I say about Magikarp? They’re wonderful if you think about it. XD  The Magikarp is done very well, I like how you’ve shaded them, and their face is like that of “what?!” The way their fins are moving and the beads of water means they’ve jumped out of the pond and are flinging up water with them as they attempt to do one thing… The character also has a nice feel to them as well. It’s rather cartoony, and the pink eyes make me think they love jumping with that Magikarp.

I however have a few things I’ve noticed off the bat. I thought they were jumping to a tree, but it’s the grass below them. The angle of the pond and from where they’re jumping makes it look like the character is lying on the ground. Obviously an angle error. There no definite shadow underneath the character to help pop them out that they’re jumping and the beads of water are a bit too soft. Maybe pop them out with some highlights.

One final note is that you could add in their reflections into the water. This may be challenging, but it’ll help distant them from the ground in case you’re having a hard time with the positioning of ground to people jumping from that angle. It will also separate them a bit.

Overall though I love the detail in the small pond. I can see berries and leave sin there, it’s a very nice touch, and it does look like it’s underwater. The grass is done nicely, love the detail you’ve put into it. I think it’s a nice touch. The
character and Magikarp both look good; you did well in their shading.

Great job, thumbs up all around. Keep up the amazing work.