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Published: 2014-11-21 15:50:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 624; Favourites: 21; Downloads: 0
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Description Ayyy, this is for this month's thing for ! Uuuh, I got the prompt from , and I had some issues with it because holy dang, I am not used to people being specific about stuff, but I gave it my best shot uvu (Man, it was so weird to not have to draw digitigrade legs though holy dang)

Prompt can be seen here for those curious: comments.deviantart.com/1/4920…

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Prompt Questions:
1 - What parts of your prompt were written well and easy to understand? Was there anything the writer of the prompt could improve on or include next time they create a prompt?
   ~Uuh, overall the prompt was pretty dang specific and moderately easy to follow? I guess it would have been easier for me to work with if I had been given less guidelines, but then again, I'm a big fan of full artistic freedom so I might not be the best judge on this, haha. I guess that was a good way to ensure you would end up with something you really wanted, though! I suppose I would have liked more clarification on the combination of cyberistic and ancient thing because I was a little confused on how to integrate that, but hopefully I balanced it out ok.

2 - Please explain how you interpreted the prompt to create your design. Which features did you use? Did you stick to the chosen palette or make changes to it? Does the design you created have any special abilities or quirks?

   ~The person wanted a vampire which was a medieval peasant sort of character but also futuristic, so I decided to go with the generic peasant vest look with a combination of robotics because hey, if they're working under primitive conditions with dangerous monsters, they're probably going to lose a limb or two since I'm betting public safety isn't a huge priority. Of course, the cybernetic arm totally isn't of the best quality, but then again, when you're poor, you can't exactly afford the latest cybermods, now can you? But hey, at least he got a decently working forearm with a monitor screen so he can continue his work. (This was sort of inspired by the Fallout Pip boy, because I was thinking of like, a futuristic scenario where people were living with only the base necessities)

As for the vampiric part, that sort of speaks for itself, pale skin, as per request, along with the trademark fangs, pointed ears, and slit eyes weren't that tough to pop on. (Especially considering I add fangs/sharp teeth and pointy ears to damn near everything I do, haha)

Uuum, as for the weapon which was requested, I decided to go for a sort of modified sickle to go with the medieval peasant thing, as farmers were part of the medieval peasantry c;
The palette should pretty much follow what the person requested as it included earth-y browns and some greens, combined with the silver hair. As for the claws, I made them a bit longer, but still covered by gloves because what kind of worker doesn't have a nice set of gloves, right? (Well, maybe not a peasant, but let's just pretend he can afford that)

I avoided long sleeves as per request and went with a sort of cyber vest thing and used some of the boots common to the medieval era, though modified slightly to try and hop up with the futuristic theme. His outfit's a bit simpler than what I would usually do, but once again, he's a poor farmer, I doubt he can afford nice things, especially since the requester asked for no fancy or aristocratic outfits uvu
I kept with the long hair request, and while I was a little disappointed I couldn't add facial hair, his lil' baby face still looks pretty dang cute with dem freckles :,) I also like to imagine that under the glove, his left hand is still his original organic hand, though hooked up to the cybernetic implants to keep it working. Not like it's gonna rot, because come on, vampires are undead, but they ain't zombies.

Overall I found this to be a super difficult prompt because how the hell do I combine future and past, but hey, it was a fun challenge and I hope TalonV is happy with the outcome. x) If you do absolutely hate it for some reason, though, holler and I'll see what I can do.
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Comments: 6

TalonV [2014-11-21 16:16:36 +0000 UTC]

So TOTALLY AMAZING!!! How on earth was I not watching you already!!!

About the ancient/futuristic combo.... sorry about that... I was thinking along the lines of, oh... FireFly. Ever see that show? It's way in the future with spaceships and whatnot, but the people are more down-to-earth.... everything is a combo of the old American West plus Space flight era. However, I could not for the life of me remember to give the show as an example of what I was thinking about. Brain fart I guess.... eh-heh... another good example would be post-apocalyptic; where the technology exists, but no one really bothers with it anymore, as it's more trouble than it's worth... or some such thing. XD

And about the facial hair.... the biggest problem with it is that I cannot draw it to save my life..... if it was either draw it, or get run over by a truck, I'd get run over. Splat! It's just one of those things that I cannot get to look even the slightest bit correct (even if the design is awesome and it looks good on it). *shrugs* One of these days I need to sit myself down and practice.... 

I love the cyber-hand idea! It really would make sense that some big beastie just chomped it right off..... I love it!!!!

And his weapon..... awesome!!!!

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CannibalHarpy In reply to TalonV [2014-11-21 23:43:36 +0000 UTC]

Hhh thank you ;;; I tried my best, I'm glad you like him OTL

Ooooooooh, see, I totally thought you meant like, dark ages type of medieval thing, so I didn't think of that at all, haha, oops. I've never seen Firefly tbh, but I guess I've heard of it? I don't know much about it ._.'
I guess that makes sense, though. I didn't really think along those lines too much at all, lol. I was thinking a little like Fallout but then I just kinda branched off into dark ages peasantry stuff, lol

Pft meanwhile I love facial hair ;; <3 It's just, blugah so fun to art for me. If someone doesn't tell me no I inevitably add sideburns onto damn near every character ever. A+ life decisions

Ayy I'm glad that makes sense, I was thinking that haha

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TalonV In reply to CannibalHarpy [2014-11-25 03:29:29 +0000 UTC]

I love him!

It was a generic Dark Ages/past times thing. X3 I can't wait to get to drawing him!

I've been working on facial hair actually... I recently came into ownership of a naga with sideburns... his design was too good to pass up... but I'm currently working out how to draw him so he looks good in my style. XD

Oh! I couldn't help but notice..... your harpies are awesome! Annnnd... harpies happen to be one of my favorite ever fantastical creatures... would you possibly be interested in a design trade of sorts in the future? fav.me/d5qqlcf That's my harpy style... if your interested. :'3

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CannibalHarpy In reply to TalonV [2014-11-25 05:06:31 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad to hear it ;;;;
Haha, yeah, I wasn't sure, I kind of already forgot what the prompt was, I drew him some time ago and had him in stash >>;

Ooh, that's good at least! Double eee though, sideburns are the best, just saying. Plus like, combo with naga...hell to the yes, that's so bomb <3 Who'd you get him from?

Ah, thank you! I love harpies I just..I have a problem. They're so precious and perfect and just, augh <3
I would totally be interested in a design trade, hot damn 8>) Most of my harpies are Okypetian, but uuuhh, I think I designed an Aellelian at one point? I don't remember.
I guess most of mine are like: Merlot Masters new ref , like, bird arms and legs with wings and tailfeathers, haha.

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TalonV In reply to CannibalHarpy [2014-11-25 17:46:43 +0000 UTC]

X3 Here's the sheet I got him from - fav.me/d7xx6lj - #1. X3 Kiemari makes some awesome designs, no? 

I make all sorts of harpy, well, except for the all bird/humanoid head types. XD And I like just about the same. ;3

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CannibalHarpy In reply to TalonV [2014-11-28 15:51:10 +0000 UTC]

oooh that is hella cute <3

Ah, yeah, the birdheads weird me out. ._.' Podargan or something? I don't remember what people call 'em. They're still freaky though >>;

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