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Update: I've modified Ballad's wardrobe to match her current design.
Everyone, say hello to Ballad, my first OC.
...Wait, what? An OC?!
Yes, you read correctly, I am endeavouring into the world of an original character!
Ballad was a character I had created in my mind a few years ago but didn't feel the desire to bring her to life until now. To tell the truth, I'd always thought the puff world had a lot of OCs already, so another one wasn't necessary. I enjoyed keeping her as a concept in my head, something to daydream about maybe one day sitting down and actually drawing. Which, yesterday, I finally did. For that, you can thank PPGXRRBlover for reminding me of the idea I had when she gave me this wonderful birthday gift , but also JKSketchy for encouraging me to craft her personality by asking me tons of questions about her.
Anyway, Ballad is 9 years old, and her main talent is singing. She has red-brown hair, light blue eyes, and she wears a white skirt over black shorts, light blue velcro shoes, and her favourite pink tee, with staff lines running across the middle and a pair of red heart-shaped eighth notes. Her hair is even styled to make her head look like a musical note!
Below are a few of the facts about Ballad that came about during her first Q&A. Note: these are subject to change.
- She's 9 years old
- She has red-brown hair styled like an eighth note
- Her hair falls over her right eye
- She has baby blue eyes
- She lives in Vancouver, BC
- She loves making new friends
Things she likes:
- singing (a bit boastful about it too)
- bowling
- volleyball
- making sandcastles
- jogging
- Chemistry and Physics
Things she doesn't like
- big dogs (they're scary)
- people better than her at singing
- ketchup
- History class
Living in Vancouver, does she like hockey?
- she cheers for the Canucks, but she's not a die-hard fan
Favourite movie genre?
- romantic comedies
- thrillers (occasionally)
What does she like to do on a rainy day?
- read while listening to classical music
- play board games
Favourite book genre?
- mystery
Favourite foods?
- hot dogs with mustard and relish
- chocolate chip pancakes
- coconut cake
- grilled chicken salad with coconut and pineapple
- smoothies with ice cream and fruit
Does she write music?
- sometimes, but she usually just hums the melody to herself
Does she have any pets?
- she has a guinea pig named Rugby
- she likes puppies but doesn't have one
Early bird or night owl?
- Early bird. She's usually up before 7:00.
That's all for now. There may be more to come, but I think that's a good start. Feel free to ask your own questions if you like; I'll try to answer them as quickly as I can!
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Comments: 171
xiRedKarrieix In reply to ??? [2013-08-13 14:27:26 +0000 UTC]
She's a really good character for the first. >u< Very well developed and I hope to see more of her! c:
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lenaedickerson In reply to xiRedKarrieix [2023-01-04 16:19:58 +0000 UTC]
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Enthriex [2013-07-30 17:28:25 +0000 UTC]
ThatΒ΄s really nice n_n so good you felt like giving life to her, she is such a sweetie and I just know she is a good character, I like her lovely design and I must say she is abdorable and so kind of JK to have encouraged you since the personality of a character is what makes him/her unique from all the other characters nun IΒ΄ll be glad to see more about her Β
Oh I want to know any funny facts about her like... what are some weird habits of her?
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GeoffNET In reply to Enthriex [2013-08-13 18:34:23 +0000 UTC]
Well, thank you! Β I'm really happy she's finally out there for all to see.
Hmm, weird habits, you say? Β Well...
- She has one of those novelty swirly straws that she uses for every drink except water
- She only eats fruit if it's bite-sized or cut into slices
- She has a potted flower in her room that she talks to every day
There's probably more I could think of, but we'll let them surface on their own later
Sorry for the late reply; this comment was buried in my messages
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Enthriex In reply to GeoffNET [2013-08-13 19:09:12 +0000 UTC]
Haha thatΒ΄s alright n_n aw haha she talks to the flower thatΒ΄s sweet ouo look forward for more about her x3
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lenaedickerson In reply to Enthriex [2023-01-04 16:19:34 +0000 UTC]
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Blazeato In reply to ??? [2013-07-28 01:16:23 +0000 UTC]
I've got a question about Ballad What does the back of her shirt look like?
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GeoffNET In reply to Blazeato [2013-07-28 02:15:47 +0000 UTC]
Good question -- haven't really thought about that Perhaps it's where the staff lines on the front start and end, maybe with a treble clef on the right and a double barline on the left. Β I'll have to work on that...
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Blazeato In reply to GeoffNET [2013-07-28 23:44:56 +0000 UTC]
I see . Just to clear up any confusion I may have on this concept, there's the treble clef on the right and the double barline on the left. Perhaps since there's nothing in between them, they're close to each other, but not connecting. Something like that possibly?
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GeoffNET In reply to Blazeato [2013-07-29 01:33:11 +0000 UTC]
That sounds feasible. Β It's also possible that the staff lines continue all the way across the back of the shirt, like the front, although instead of two notes there's a treble clef. Β Since the back of her shirt hasn't been seen yet, the possibilities are endless.
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IanMeta [2013-07-20 02:30:38 +0000 UTC]
That character design is adorable!Β I love the idea for her hair.Β
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GeoffNET In reply to IanMeta [2013-07-23 05:59:04 +0000 UTC]
Why, thank you! Her hair was fun to design.
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RyanSilberman In reply to ??? [2013-06-16 19:15:54 +0000 UTC]
Will we be seeing any more OCs from you in the future?
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GeoffNET In reply to RyanSilberman [2013-06-16 19:35:09 +0000 UTC]
It's hard to say... we'll see how Ballad does first.
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RyanSilberman In reply to GeoffNET [2013-06-17 00:51:23 +0000 UTC]
Is Ballad going to be in any submissions of some sort?
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GeoffNET In reply to RyanSilberman [2013-06-17 04:34:36 +0000 UTC]
Oh probably. Nothing specific comes to mind though. Likely just some one-shot pictures.
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YouAskMeFirst2 In reply to ??? [2013-06-16 03:08:28 +0000 UTC]
i love her hair design, very cleaver!
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lenaedickerson In reply to YouAskMeFirst2 [2023-01-04 16:19:02 +0000 UTC]
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Astrid5764 In reply to ??? [2013-06-08 15:16:34 +0000 UTC]
She's so adorable! >w< You really put a lot of thought into her.
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lenaedickerson In reply to Astrid5764 [2023-01-04 16:18:10 +0000 UTC]
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AO968 In reply to ??? [2013-06-08 14:10:51 +0000 UTC]
Something tells me she'd make a good singing rival for Daisy, considering the latter's vocal capabilities.
I like the amount of thought you put into her, and she looks very nice, too.
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lenaedickerson In reply to AO968 [2023-01-04 16:17:47 +0000 UTC]
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GeoffNET In reply to AO968 [2013-06-10 04:08:21 +0000 UTC]
I suppose that's true... Never thought of that. Perhaps a competition will ensue
Thanks! Her hair was fun to design.
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lenaedickerson In reply to MotoNeko [2023-01-04 16:17:19 +0000 UTC]
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lenaedickerson In reply to SadYukino [2023-01-04 16:17:00 +0000 UTC]
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WingDiamond In reply to ??? [2013-06-08 02:31:03 +0000 UTC]
Big Question ... Does she write the lyrics?
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GeoffNET In reply to WingDiamond [2013-06-08 04:05:59 +0000 UTC]
Actually, sometimes she comes up with a lyric and tries to make a melody to fit it. She doesn't usually write words for the tunes she already has though.
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WingDiamond In reply to GeoffNET [2013-06-09 18:49:03 +0000 UTC]
Coming up with a good "Vocal Line" (key, tune, pitch and meter) can be VERY DIFFICULT!
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lenaedickerson In reply to WingDiamond [2023-01-04 16:16:41 +0000 UTC]
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Blazeato In reply to ??? [2013-06-07 23:38:56 +0000 UTC]
Ballad is music to my ears. Love that t-shirt and oh my gosh that hair!
I may have to draw her some time
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GeoffNET In reply to Blazeato [2013-06-08 04:04:32 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! Glad you like her
And thank you for reminding me of my OC concept with that description you wrote. It's good to finally see Ballad for real.
If you want to draw her, that'd be awesome.
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Blazeato In reply to GeoffNET [2013-06-08 04:07:40 +0000 UTC]
No problem . I'm glad I could be of assistance
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lenaedickerson In reply to Blazeato [2023-01-04 16:15:49 +0000 UTC]
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RyanSilberman In reply to ??? [2013-06-07 21:56:01 +0000 UTC]
There's always room for one more OC.
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lenaedickerson In reply to RyanSilberman [2023-01-04 16:15:27 +0000 UTC]
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lenaedickerson In reply to SwordSparks [2023-01-04 16:14:57 +0000 UTC]
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ITBluebeadTI In reply to ??? [2013-06-07 20:28:42 +0000 UTC]
I simply love the hair concept!
And that T-shirt. <3
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GeoffNET In reply to ITBluebeadTI [2013-06-07 21:11:31 +0000 UTC]
Thanks a lot! Those were my two favourite parts to design.
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ITBluebeadTI In reply to GeoffNET [2013-06-08 07:08:26 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome!
It made me wonder though; does her hair fall naturally like that, or maybe she has some work with it? Like um, similiar to putting it in a ponytail?
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GeoffNET In reply to ITBluebeadTI [2013-06-08 23:27:44 +0000 UTC]
It kind of looks to me like she's got the high tip of it tied to the back of her head with invisible string, with the lowest part knotted off somehow.
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lenaedickerson In reply to ITBluebeadTI [2023-01-04 16:14:28 +0000 UTC]
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BrickxBlossom2501 In reply to ??? [2013-06-07 20:09:30 +0000 UTC]
Wow! What a beautiful OC! ^^, gasp! GUINEA PIGS!!! I go insane for them! My school would kill me if I turned into one,
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GeoffNET In reply to BrickxBlossom2501 [2013-06-07 21:08:16 +0000 UTC]
Aw, thank you!
Guinea pigs are cool
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BrickxBlossom2501 In reply to GeoffNET [2013-06-07 21:12:53 +0000 UTC]
No prob! ^^
I love them! The adorable, fuzzy, sweet fellas,
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lenaedickerson In reply to BrickxBlossom2501 [2023-01-04 16:14:03 +0000 UTC]
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