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Description Scarlette version 2

This version I put in a lot more effort into. I had Alton in one window, Pierce in another, and was working on Scarlette in another.

So without further ado, I bring to you; Scarlette. Here's a little more on her colouring and why it's like it:

Pierce has a dorsal stripe, Alton has a small dorsal stripe that extends to his withers (that I can see) and horizontal spikes up his rump-- so (to me) in order for Pierce to work; Scarlette must have a full length dorsal stripe. The four spikes were add-lib.
Her facial marking is as close to the general shape of a butterfly without being too over-the-top as I could get whilst still being a flame. It's also centred.
Pretend there's heavy duty feathering on all four legs.
I liked the red shiny hoof idea, so I kept it for this version too.
Scarlette has a deep purple eye colour which is common amongst Azars. What's not common is the depth of colour that she posesses.

Being 100% Azar blood, she has all the requirements of an Azar. Muscle definition, eye colour, flames, tribal markings, colours and (not illustrated) feathering. There is nothing on the Azar reference sheet about hoof colouring, so I decided to give her a feature hoof.

Scarlette should look fairly like Pierce so that he can grasp quickly that she is his dam. Again, I decided to add-lib on a couple of things, trying as hard as I can not to add a storyline.

Black manes and tails aren't (from what I know) as common, which is why she's so badly wanted by the Azars -she's got lesser common colours.
She's got the glowing red hoof, which only ancient bloodline Azars can have.
The Pendulum that sits behind her left ear is a gift from Alton - something he only gives his favourite mares. (Aerynne's bangles, Brooke's jewel in her mane and now Scarlette's Pendulum) I'd say Savannah doesn't have one because she's always with Alton so she doesn't need something to remember him by. Whereas his daughters will some day leave his herd and Scarlette has always been in hiding.
Her facial marking is seen as regal because it covers most of her face

From his father, Pierce inherited:
Mane and tail colour
Spikes along the dorsal line
Butterfly markings
Hoof colour
Softness of eye colour

From his mother, Pierce inherited:
Mane and tail coarseness
Colour and placement of markings
Dorsal stripe that extends to forelock
Flame and tribal markings of his dam
Athletic ability

Hope you like it, Michelle!
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Scarlette, Pierce, Azar and Papillio horse breeds © Michelle Walker. *boribaby
Image, Scarlette design, pedgree concepts, anterior view of horse face lineart and colouring © Amelia Lewis. ~Meelz Used without a reference, so don't even think about putting your dirty paws all over it >_<
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This sketch by =GoaliGrlTilDeath was inked in Paint Tool SAI with permission, by me. ~Meelz
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Comments: 25

FantasyFeathers [2019-11-23 20:13:07 +0000 UTC]

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EvilCheese2 [2008-10-30 05:57:18 +0000 UTC]

She looks a little pissed

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Meelz In reply to EvilCheese2 [2008-10-30 09:13:09 +0000 UTC]

*shrug* Was a good body sketch, so I used it.

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EvilCheese2 In reply to Meelz [2008-10-30 09:42:20 +0000 UTC]

Fair enough

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Tala-Twilight [2008-10-26 01:01:20 +0000 UTC]

Inking in paint is such a hassle. @_@ It's much harder to get the gradients PS and others can give. Have you ever tried the free version of Open Canvas? It's older and not as sophisticated as other programs, but it gets the job done. But anyway, for inking details in paint, you could use a darker shade of grey, and then lighten it as you get to the edges of the muscle. The eyes for the headshot are placed improperly, more like a predator than an animal of prey. If you want, I can be more specific about how to change it. Yay for random red hooves!

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Meelz In reply to Tala-Twilight [2008-10-26 06:39:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your critique, I do appreciate it.
With the colouring, I'm not too worried though, it's just to show the placement of the colours. But as for the lines of the face, if you'd like you can red line it.

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abosz007 [2008-10-18 11:49:23 +0000 UTC]

THIS...is an awesome design .____. ! poor boribaby will have a hard time to choose ......i love the eyes and the one red hoof

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Meelz In reply to abosz007 [2008-10-19 02:10:41 +0000 UTC]

Hehehehe thanks! Gawd I worked for ages on this one Mm the eyes are so hypnotic! @_@
Thankyou!

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MichelleWalker [2008-10-16 16:33:53 +0000 UTC]

Sorry I'm late, Meelz!! Yet another great design - her markings look wonderful! Very Pierce-like. I actually really like the idea you had for the jewelery, because I have NO idea how to explain how they got them! I designed the horses before I thought the comic would get so complex, so I need to start thinking about that side of the story. Great job, Meelz!! Good luck in the contest, hon!

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Meelz In reply to MichelleWalker [2008-10-18 10:39:24 +0000 UTC]

Hahahahahaha!!! Hehehe! Jewellery was pretty much the reason why I wanted to design this one as well! I sort of had to make it up why she had it without ripping your story line... But I'se glad you like's!
Tehe, better late than never I always say Thanks again, michelle! Wish meh luck!
How are you going to end up judging it anyway? There's so many of them!

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MichelleWalker In reply to Meelz [2008-10-19 18:57:40 +0000 UTC]

It's gonna be tough, let me tell you! I'm going to try and narrow it down to my top 10 faves in each category, then keep eliminating them based on design, creativity, relevance etc. until I have a winner for each of them! My sis is going to help me like she did last year. But there will be a lottery for all those donated prizes, so hopefully you won't walk away empty-handed!

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Meelz In reply to MichelleWalker [2008-10-20 01:46:29 +0000 UTC]

Mm I know! There's so many and they're all so creative and would fit [methinks ] Awww go li'l sister Oh, awesome! Wuhoo so everyone's a winner--I like thhe sound of that

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SomersetRaven [2008-10-15 13:44:28 +0000 UTC]

I like your logic about the design

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Meelz In reply to SomersetRaven [2008-10-16 01:26:05 +0000 UTC]

Hehe thanks!

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SomersetRaven In reply to Meelz [2008-10-21 11:13:35 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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Reffy [2008-10-15 03:19:46 +0000 UTC]

goshh i like this one too. D=
tough decision between the two...
nicely done.

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Meelz In reply to Reffy [2008-10-15 03:34:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it!

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Reffy In reply to Meelz [2008-10-15 03:57:05 +0000 UTC]

Yep yep!

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Susesz [2008-10-14 13:26:50 +0000 UTC]

nice entry too. great job ^^

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Meelz In reply to Susesz [2008-10-15 03:34:18 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks Suse!

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Gaurdianax [2008-10-14 08:33:13 +0000 UTC]

oohh I like this design better!! especially the right side Good idea to give her one red (scarlette ) hoof.

Good luck in the contest!!

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Meelz In reply to Gaurdianax [2008-10-14 09:42:12 +0000 UTC]

Hehehe yup! That's why I left it there
Thanks! You too if you entered =]

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PreciousAngelWings [2008-10-14 03:43:33 +0000 UTC]

very cool looking character! love the design

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Meelz In reply to PreciousAngelWings [2008-10-14 03:49:21 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou! XD

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PreciousAngelWings In reply to Meelz [2008-10-15 12:44:53 +0000 UTC]

welcome!

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