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Published: 2011-01-13 22:29:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 2787; Favourites: 82; Downloads: 57
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Super quickly doodled ref sheet. Barbie anatomy to keep ratings down.I've had this character for years... I think since 2002?
She really hasn't changed much at all... just some updated markings on her body.
She's the 2nd character of mine to get a reference sheet. I think it's because she's one of the only ones who I'm fairly sure of a design on. Armi may be next. =/
Needed to do something to keep consistancy with her. I feel like I still didn't portray how I want her body type to be properly... but I think this is fairly close. She's not very leggy. A little more curvy.
And yes... Eukanuba is also the name of a brand of petfood. I know. I was in a meeting with one of the company reps when I was plotting this character up. It's also a term supposedly coined by Hoagy Carmichael to meaning 'the best' or 'something supreme'. And Euka is a very conceited girl... it suits her.
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Comments: 20
BJbear2001 [2012-01-24 01:54:22 +0000 UTC]
Shall I write how you've applied most of the character/style/visual elements in this one piece for which I watch many artists for tiny pieces(elements)?
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firekitty In reply to BJbear2001 [2012-01-24 23:47:48 +0000 UTC]
Sure! I'm always curious to see what people are looking into. Gives me a better idea of why one thing would have so many favs and another would have only a few~
Or things I should look into keeping up with for future doodles of certain characters. =3
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BJbear2001 In reply to firekitty [2012-02-16 07:37:13 +0000 UTC]
_Form_
The eyes. makes some beautiful, efficient eyes his Night Stalkers as you have done here. She is very focused on what she wants.
:iconperitian: specializes in necks,big ears, big hair, and "bell" shaped limbs; You've added a lengthy braid on the left that improves on the idea to bring vertical attention to also accentuate the thigh gap. Thigh gaps present maneuverability. The shoulders width creates an invisible diamond from the top of the head to the navel, making another attention center along the collar bones and chest; the width of the shoulders suggests fitness and a stability or strength. Down to the chest- the breasts are neither balloons nor saggy and the bold outline suggests weight and robust nature. This is helped by the draping of bangs over the breasts. The breasts are nicely separated so the attention can be drawn to the relative gaps in chest and thigh. The 'mound of eve' or 'lower abs' is presented in the lower pictures suggesting vitality, withstanding the deformation to a more chibi style as opposed to the full figure. The tail is wide, which may make the eye look for other spaces and shapes that are wide(IE: again the thigh and chest). The tail isn't too long so the attention stays centralized where a long tail would drag attention to the ground.
The round shapes in the toes and "gloves" create a nice plump look that also compliments the vitality of this character.
_Color_
If a costume pattern could be made by the patterns and changes in contrast, there would have a one-peice swim suit, a turtle-neck of sorts, fingerless gloves, and water shoes. Caltroplay is one artist that also uses color to change impressions of a character.The change in color scheme from body to tail separates the two, so the viewer can look at one by itself at a time.
So three or more artists have their visual specialties represented in your peice!
Very well done ON YOUR OWN.
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firekitty In reply to BJbear2001 [2012-02-17 02:49:01 +0000 UTC]
Hahah, this was an awesome read! Thank you so much for this! What's great is that I am familiar with all three artists that you've mentiond as well! I'm a big fan of Crybringer's style and the artist that he's also a fan of, Harada.
I know her proportions aren't perfect but it was a quick ref I threw together. You managed to pick up on all of the little quirks though! She's meant to be a bit curvier and not a thin little waif of a char. I'm glad that even on such a quickly hashed project she comes across as I had hoped and that others are able to read her so well!
Thank you! This comment really brightened my day and means quite a bit to me! ♥♥
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Fox-Dev [2011-01-14 00:29:54 +0000 UTC]
Like the dark separation color between the light and mid gray. :3
Also makes me realize yet again...I need more practice with women. Pffft....practice makes perfect? lol.
Anyhoo, good job. Nicely done. ;D
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firekitty In reply to Fox-Dev [2011-01-14 00:37:31 +0000 UTC]
Hahah, thanks.
I wanted something to spice up her design without being too over the top. That bit of dark edge worked well.
And I feel the same way with men! X3
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Fox-Dev In reply to firekitty [2011-01-14 20:45:59 +0000 UTC]
Well then I would agree with you. Success. XD
I don't know if it's harder to draw men after females or males after females....but I have an urge to musclefy everything now lol.
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sashamya [2011-01-13 23:38:49 +0000 UTC]
Yayyyy, layout sheets <3 i like how her figure looks in the full image, Eukanuba is solid. The little outfitty ones are adorable too.
i also encourage doing one of Armi.
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firekitty In reply to sashamya [2011-01-14 00:35:07 +0000 UTC]
She is not a lanky girl.
But I hope she doesn't come across as fat either to some. X.x
I didn't get the curve of her legs in properly, but that's what I get for putting this all together in a 3 hour window of bordom.
I was like, "I need... clothes for her. Chibi! Excellent!"
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sashamya In reply to firekitty [2011-01-14 00:54:38 +0000 UTC]
She doesn't look fat at all to me, just a healthy size O:
Chibis are good for so much.
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ALEKZANDRO [2011-01-13 23:25:07 +0000 UTC]
hell yea, i love that litle space betwen the legs, YEEEHAAA!
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ManueC [2011-01-13 23:17:32 +0000 UTC]
not bad, I like her marking design on her feet and belly
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firekitty In reply to ManueC [2011-01-13 23:19:35 +0000 UTC]
Thanks =3
I wanted something that was a little more elaborate without being too crazy
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