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Kelaiah — Some art that I didn't do
Published: 2010-07-13 01:04:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 1402; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 17
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Just some extra stuff/models that I wanted to share with my fellow Character Designers, Eshva, 1-Renaissance, Riowolf, and Twilight-Realm-Child:Riowolf very kindly gave us photos of real animals so we'll have a better idea of how to create the new design for the Mossflower Movie project.
However, I had seen a picture of a badger lord standing on his hind legs in a tip-toe fashion (as you can see here), whereas the photo Riowolf gave (of a real badger) had the badger flat-footed.
So I'm just uploading this to see what everyone thinks about the possibility of having the badgers tip-toed or not.
I also added in pics of a shrew and otter, drawn by the same person who did the badger (I have no idea who originally drew them, so please don't ask). I added them for fun, and in case anyone wanted inspiration on those two species.
So yeah.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything here, all belongs either to Brian Jacques or to the original artist. I only copy and pasted and placed them here.
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This is my favorite Redwall artist by far. I love the illustrations he did, particularly in Legend of Luke. I think he captured Martin's warrior spirit perfectly, and how he draws Martin is just how I imagined them. Chris Baker (aka Fangorn) also illustrated a lot of the earlier to mid UK covers for the books (which is why I like them better!). Cheers!
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One time i was drawin' Dotti and when i did it looked the way Fangorn did.
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I agree with Glor, they do look Chris Baker-y.
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*shrugs* Its not up to me, but I'm still thinking, Badgers, being flat footed in real life, sturdy creatures that they are, would likely stay plantigrade
If people disagree, we'll have to vote or something. I'm designing Bella soon, so I'll have to know XD
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After reading Eshva's comment and thinking/looking it over, I suppose she has a good point. So keep the badgers flatfooted. There, that was decided quickly...
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Lol, no worries- I do quite like the designs otherwise
Looks like flatfooted it is. It'll look great I'm sure!
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Okay, good.
Yep, I'm sure it will - you've proven yourself an epically awesome Character Designer with Skipper. 
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Thank you very much!
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Heh, now I feel bad, gumming up the progress like this.
But either way, I'm not designing any badgers - well, I have chosen to design Sunflash, but there's a good chance he won't be in the final cut - but anyway, I'm for either design really, since I'm sure the flatfooted version will look good.
Course my preference is the for the tiptoe, but that's just me. If I'm overruled, then it won't be a big deal.
And I look forward to your Bella designs too!
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Unfortunately we can't just be all "Weeeell, let's draw them all according to nature, but we'll draw badgers THIS way because it looks cool!"... there's enough confusion running around our department already. Also, even in that drawing it looks painful for the badger. I agree with Riowolf & say leave them flatfooted.
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Yup, I think flat footed is the way to go
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Oh, I didn't see your comment. Hm, well, alright, if you put it like that... I suppose it would look better flatfooted.
But I'll leave this up, just because the badger's neck and arms and overall body structure looks good and badger-ish.
Plus there's that shrew and otter... but yeah.
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The shrew & otter (& badger) are definitely great references, thank you!
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I would say thanks, except Fangorn drew these.
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Ah ok.
Still you put together a nice composite.
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Thank you! 
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