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PorygonV [2012-10-12 12:42:05 +0000 UTC]

Updated: Anatomy-wise, it's a good change. The pose isn't as dynamic as the old one, but it definitely conveys a little class and a light, flirty tone. It was also necessary to fix the tail so it would come out from the back of the dress.

It seems a bit different from the other 20s era toons you've shown, and I think it might be because she doesn't have the 'mask' of white like the others do. Not that she needs it or anything, it's just me rambling again. I did think the evening gown was a good concept, sort of a jazz age singer by night sort of thing.

On the whole, I do have to ask: What sort of cartoons is Amber planning to make? I'm sure you may have to draw at least parts of the cartoons in the strips, to show people actually watching them, so it would be wise to address it some.

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kompy [2012-10-10 01:49:12 +0000 UTC]

If I may be so bold? I was reading up a book on Disney animation that included the story of how Walt was forced to make a new character after losing the rights to Oswald The Rabbit and I noticed two things: One, the need for a simplistic design in order to make animation and Two: even Walt used references to other shows from time to time if only so he could avoid doing the same thing as the other guy.

So with these thoughts in mind, I offer two suggestions: One, research how the industry prepares character sheets -- turnarounds, expressions, proportions, all that jazz. The more thought you put into designing characters as if they were going to be animated, the better your chances of making your Chromatown cast a bit more believable, at least in regard to the toon cast.

The second one, and I don't blame you for being wary of doing this: Actually watch some 1920s cartoons, not just Mickey or Oswald ones, too. Try comparing how other animation companies designed their characters to how Walt did it, then use your observations from that to better imitate the style. Take note at the low number of details, the use of black and white, everything you can gather to make a style that could theoretically work as a homage but is more "Amber's" style. Remember, you're doing those toon designs from the perspective of a woman that went to art school and knows a thing or two about character design and animation (or at least I assume, anyway).

Just tossing my two cents here.

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PorygonV [2012-10-09 12:13:51 +0000 UTC]

Artistically, I would recommend you take a look at the area around her lower torso and hip. Given how high the cut is and how much leg is shown, it looks like she lacks her hips and stomach area. Also, every cartoon I have seen with anthropomorphic female characters in dresses had their tail through the back end of the dress.

I'm guessing it's a typo, but who does Clarice share a place with? I'm 90% sure it's Johnny, because well... It's you. You're a bit predictable when it comes to your male leads. But, somehow there's this 10% that's waiting for a surprise.

And as for what she wears otherwise, a cursory Google image search for "1920s fashion" shows lots of basic dresses and hats suitable for the time period. I'm sure that gives you a little something to work with.

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