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Published: 2016-12-23 01:30:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 49102; Favourites: 905; Downloads: 377
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Here’s all the supermodel thing together btw <3

So this was really something I wanted to make to focus on the different builds of some of our favorite characters, as I see them, and how body language can be used.

As my friend Trev pointed out, Dash’s short stature really adds to her cocksure attitude in the second image, where she still stands proud with a solid, symmetrical stance and cocked head describing power and confidence. No matter just how tall or short she actually is, it’s all in her attitude. This creates a wonderful contrast with Fluttershy’s closed body language, hiding her face with her wings, the asymmetrical stance and averted eyes. We can also plainly see the gulf between their heights and it makes the picture more visually appealing.

The third image is probably my favorite. Fluttershy is even taller with her neck fully straightened and standing on tip-hooves. Dash is really inside her personal space with her self-confidence, with just a little kicked-up leg to show a little demureness. Not completely within her character, but we can assume she’s being a massive tease (which she totally is.) Flutters is positively beet red from blushing and her ears tell us that she’s very interested in what’s happening. I plan on making a tutorial post about pony ears in body language soon, by the way.

Dash then makes a lame excure to wander away whilst Fluttershy goes weak at the knees and can’t maintain her posture. She’s wondering what all that was about, and whether she should say something.

… of course she doesn’t, she’s Fluttershy, but she sinks ot the ground happily in a lump, her legs going everywhichway whilst her mind wanders. She might just be seeing an opportunity here, if she could only just gather the courage!

So yeah, it wasn’t just an exercise in cute ponies, but a look at stature and body language in telling more in pictures than what you can manage in words. I like these character designs, theres room for a lot of fun with them.

P.s. Dash being small has nothing to do with memes! <- it seems this is a thing, I just think she's built like a gymnast!

I drew this one because it’s what tall people do to short friends!

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Comments: 90

Dradavar In reply to ??? [2016-12-23 15:09:09 +0000 UTC]

I sure hope so. I'd love to see that.

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MasqueRaccoon In reply to ??? [2016-12-23 14:21:35 +0000 UTC]

It's already been done: viwrastupr.deviantart.com/art/…

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Dilarus In reply to MasqueRaccoon [2016-12-23 15:16:56 +0000 UTC]

I think they were talking about the pic of just flutters?

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MasqueRaccoon In reply to Dilarus [2016-12-23 15:18:01 +0000 UTC]

Oooh, okay. Misunderstood.

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Wolf-ODonnell [2016-12-23 11:18:17 +0000 UTC]

I've never been humped by tall friends. I've been cheated!

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Dilarus In reply to Wolf-ODonnell [2016-12-23 12:53:24 +0000 UTC]

I'll do it, I'm 6'2"

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Wolf-ODonnell In reply to Dilarus [2016-12-24 19:09:42 +0000 UTC]

Yup. That'd do the trick! XD

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Dilarus In reply to Dilarus [2016-12-23 15:17:17 +0000 UTC]

That came out wrong.

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Zalleus In reply to Dilarus [2016-12-23 17:53:25 +0000 UTC]

So wrong.

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PhoenixFlambe In reply to ??? [2016-12-23 09:24:57 +0000 UTC]

Bulk must be a pack o' muscles.

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Dilarus In reply to PhoenixFlambe [2016-12-23 12:52:50 +0000 UTC]

99% mussel

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medlimakar In reply to Dilarus [2016-12-23 13:44:01 +0000 UTC]

I suppose that the other 1% is mostly Lepidopterophobia.

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PhoenixFlambe In reply to medlimakar [2016-12-23 16:19:57 +0000 UTC]

What's that?

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medlimakar In reply to PhoenixFlambe [2016-12-24 00:51:57 +0000 UTC]

Fear of butterflies.

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CrazedCollie In reply to ??? [2016-12-23 08:49:27 +0000 UTC]

Yup, the way you draw expressions is still pretty much priceless. Add in a grasp of body language and all the rest, and we have - well - a potential for a lot of fun.

I have to agree with you on the third pic's Flutters expression. It's beyond adorable.

I'd love to see more work from you exploring these 'body scale possibilities', as it were.

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Dilarus In reply to CrazedCollie [2016-12-23 12:53:07 +0000 UTC]

Me too!

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SFaccountant [2016-12-23 06:45:19 +0000 UTC]

I contest this judgment and demand a recount. Apple Pony should be AT LEAST second place.

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Dilarus In reply to SFaccountant [2016-12-23 12:52:32 +0000 UTC]

maybe in future revisions, but for now alicorn twilight wins over her

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SFaccountant In reply to Dilarus [2016-12-24 04:19:39 +0000 UTC]

This cannot stand. You will be hearing from the account icons that I pretend are my lawyers.

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Ashezth In reply to ??? [2016-12-23 05:36:38 +0000 UTC]

So what kind of tone did Dash use with I like supermodels. Just like I low, flat, continuous sentence. "I like supermodels." Or did she emphasize Like. "I *llllllike* supermodels."

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Dilarus In reply to Ashezth [2016-12-23 12:51:56 +0000 UTC]

Like Cheese's "I like chocolate milk" from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.

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Ashezth In reply to Dilarus [2016-12-23 18:11:09 +0000 UTC]

Well great now I hear her with a voice I shouldn't.

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KieDough In reply to ??? [2016-12-23 05:12:10 +0000 UTC]

Holy resolution!!!

super cute though! I love the last 2 parts ♥

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Dilarus In reply to KieDough [2016-12-23 12:51:20 +0000 UTC]

Yeah sorry, I tend to work big! Probably should have shrunk it somewhat.

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KieDough In reply to Dilarus [2016-12-23 16:02:13 +0000 UTC]

Naw, crisp is good :3

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Ashezth [2016-12-23 04:45:26 +0000 UTC]

what's a meme

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Element0fKindness [2016-12-23 04:13:19 +0000 UTC]

This interaction is so incredible!  You can just feel Dashie's playful taunting, and Flutter's poorly veiled passion.  The third image is my favorite as well, having 'Shy in the most . . . . . . . I can't think of the proper word, as embarrassed or uncomfortable situation, doesn't seem right.  Whatever it is, I love it.  But the whole set!  It just makes it seem so alive!  Bravo for raising the bar once again!

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folklore17 [2016-12-23 03:54:52 +0000 UTC]

Question: Does Rainbow mean that or is she just screwing with Fluttershy after that comic you did?

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Dilarus In reply to folklore17 [2016-12-23 12:50:32 +0000 UTC]

This is non canon. Rainbow's just being a huge tease.

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folklore17 In reply to Dilarus [2016-12-23 18:15:34 +0000 UTC]

I figured. It just seemed to come out of nowhere. Still adorable as hell

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Misscellanio [2016-12-23 03:50:53 +0000 UTC]

They all look the same size to me well except Twilight.
Still cute either way

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ShiningDragoon107 In reply to ??? [2016-12-23 03:31:41 +0000 UTC]

D'aw, Dashie the short one, but still the feisty one.
But also, easily distracted.

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zenitraMsj In reply to ??? [2016-12-23 02:40:54 +0000 UTC]

ZOOOOOOM! Down from the sky a blur of motion and power mashes Dash to the ground.

Celestia: “Did I hear somepony say Free Cake”

PS: Love how you capture the characters, very well done, funny story too.

PSS: Is this a official ship...Dash and Fluttershy? could work, but what about Discord or Zephyrbreeze?

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TheLoyalBrony [2016-12-23 02:29:54 +0000 UTC]

I've noticed your art here and there but finally sitting down to give it all a closer look has been a treat. I for one can completely agree with your choice on body heights for each of the Mane 6. Dash in particular being short just appeals to me a whole lot. Not only that but I can't help but agree with you on how this adds a whole vibrant palette of body language for you to use. You expertly conveyed what was going on behind the actions of both Dash and Flutters in this cute short comic strip. I keep looking it over cause I can't get enough, they're just too damn adorable and silly. All in all keep doing what you're doing cause there's a ton of potential here to expand your art! You've earned yourself one more fan and I look forward to what you do next!

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Dilarus In reply to TheLoyalBrony [2016-12-23 02:35:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for taking the time to comment! I hope you'll continue to enjoy my ponies :3

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firecharge44371 [2016-12-23 02:25:06 +0000 UTC]

Neat.
Very neat.

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Thestrangezombiedude [2016-12-23 02:14:24 +0000 UTC]

Cake, it's what's for dinner!

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NeverLastStanding In reply to ??? [2016-12-23 01:56:56 +0000 UTC]

Aw hehe love this really cute and that's some pretty neat justification in the desc makes it more interesting 











TBOI flashbacks

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TrevorRain In reply to NeverLastStanding [2016-12-23 03:02:53 +0000 UTC]

Did we really survive TBOI? The flashbacks are so vivid...

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