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NillaKiwi — Magicpawed Contest Entry

Published: 2012-08-14 04:24:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 786; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 8
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Description Design entries for =Magicpawed 's contest
I went a little over board with the designs I think, but I still love them all! Any designs that aren't used I shall put up for point/money adopotions or keep them for myself.

1) African Desert Wild dog, light tan fur coloring along with brown markings, adorned with red and blue thick beaded necklaces and a glowing stone pendant.

2)Snowleopard Samoyed with yellow inner tube for cold water swimming. Innertube can be removed if necessary.

3)Honeycomb Liger, love honey, honeycomb fur pattern and stripes along with bright yellow and orange fur tone to match that of warm honey.

4)Tribal plant African dog, wear large plant leaves for both camouflage and decoration, vines wrapped from the head down to the base of the fore legs. Bright green and yellow tribal marking alone with a flower in the front that can change colors during different blooming periods.

5)Snazzy 70's tom cat, a blended bright rainbow color along with neon blue stripes and rings.

6) Ursa Major Nebula Bear, fur colored with that of galaxies, stars and space. Light blue color change on the face and paws. Light blue marking on the fore legs and nose.

7) Striped Prairie Bird dog, a light peach tone with darker pink and light yellow stripes. along with square and circular marking on face and hind legs.

8)Scaled gator tube dog, bright green markings and looped scales. Comes along with three inner tubes for buoyant swimming in the deep Nile river.

All designs are subject to change by MagicPwaed if they choose them. Postings for adoptions of any extras will be posted after the contest.

Art (c) Nillakiwi
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Comments: 19

ApplesRockXP [2012-09-10 21:22:43 +0000 UTC]

I wanted to set some time aside to comment on each of the 8 designs individually. In an attempt to avoid a rather unsightly wall of text I will do my best to keep it all concise but I fear a lengthy read will be unavoidable.

1) A really strong pose, the markings and accessories are very tribal and suits the design well. There is a level of uncertainty in his eyes, to me he reads as a young pup still trying to find his place in the world.

2) I really like the stylised snow leopard colouration and pattern being applied to a Samoyed. personally I would have to liked to see him more 'poofy' as I feel that is the most iconic thing about that bread of dog, however this is purely person preference and your design decision read well, they radiate a very 'happy go lucky' vibe, also the colour of the rubber ring also compliments the over all design

3) When I first looked at the design I thought 'magma', I love the warm tones of the golden fur. It instantly reads as a big cat, the way you drew the honey is very effective. He really looks like a laid back kind of fellow

4) What I like most about these designs is they ooze character, which is always been something you do with your art, this design is a particularly good example of this. He has a lot going on in his design, which can often spell disaster as over complicated designs can be visually unappealing; however, that is not the case with this guy, the limited colour pallet paired with you grasp on colour theory makes his design work very well.

5) Despite my allergies I do love cats, and everything is better in neon right? my only criticism would be that when a character is winking it is good practice to tilt the head with the winking eye, it simply reads easier that way.

6) First thing to mention is that this instantly reads as ursine, which is good seeing as it is a bear I love the simplicity of this design. Did you use an existing nebula photo or did you draw that all yourself? He looks like a gentle giant, I haven't seen you draw bears before but it seem this is another sting to your bow of artistic talent

7) At first glance something seemed off about this but I couldn't place it, the design was nice, the pose was strong, the colour pallet simple and striking. Then I noticed, He's a quadrupedal bird
they are adorable the way he puffs out his chest he's so beautifully proud.

8) Last and by no means least, we have this awesome trouble maker. The angular bends of the tail along with the scale patterns really bright across this wonderful marriage of reptilian and canine traits. I may not really understand their presence in the picture but the way you've drawn the 'inner-tubes' is also very effective.

Overall you again have proved some of your greatest strengths are animals, you capture character perfectly, and your designs show creativity and a knowledge behind the decisions.
I don't know any of the details of the competition, or why inner-tubes play a role. Lots of people can draw only a few can really bring life to their art, and you definitely fall into the later. Great work, Keep at it

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Mr-kit [2012-09-02 20:10:40 +0000 UTC]

Why isn't number 3 up for auction?

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NillaKiwi In reply to Mr-kit [2012-09-02 23:19:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh I loved him so much I just had to keep him lol. sorry!

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Mr-kit In reply to NillaKiwi [2012-09-03 01:03:03 +0000 UTC]

Thats what I was trying to do.

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NillaKiwi In reply to Mr-kit [2012-09-03 01:29:36 +0000 UTC]

I shall be making quite a few more honey-type characters in the future for sure since the colors are so much fun! So hopefully one of them might peak your interest as well~

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Mr-kit In reply to NillaKiwi [2012-09-03 01:59:49 +0000 UTC]

I like egyptian maus

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NillaKiwi In reply to Mr-kit [2012-09-03 02:06:37 +0000 UTC]

Sure! I'll whip one up for my next auction sometime soon!

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Mr-kit In reply to NillaKiwi [2012-09-03 01:01:37 +0000 UTC]

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antiheroarts [2012-08-22 22:10:07 +0000 UTC]

May I have 1 and 6 if they are put up for adoption?

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NillaKiwi In reply to antiheroarts [2012-08-23 02:28:51 +0000 UTC]

I just set up a journal auction for them to be adopted!

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ChimeraRae [2012-08-22 02:25:50 +0000 UTC]

Omg, dibs on #4 as soon as he goes up for adoption! So freaking cute! I will buy him in a heartbeat!

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NillaKiwi In reply to ChimeraRae [2012-08-23 02:29:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you have enjoyed them! I have set up a journal auction for them to be adopted!

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Mr-kit [2012-08-17 20:35:10 +0000 UTC]

I like 3,6, and 8!

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NillaKiwi In reply to Mr-kit [2012-08-17 22:05:52 +0000 UTC]

I can definitely agree on six too! I loved drawing him.

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Mr-kit In reply to NillaKiwi [2012-08-17 22:10:43 +0000 UTC]

I'll have to see about getting one of those if they are not chosen.

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Endber [2012-08-17 13:03:03 +0000 UTC]

I like the starry bear <3

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NillaKiwi In reply to Endber [2012-08-17 18:45:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! He's probably my favorite as well.

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Magicpawed [2012-08-16 03:43:52 +0000 UTC]

OMG THANKS FOR ENTERING EEEEEEE

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NillaKiwi In reply to Magicpawed [2012-08-16 03:49:38 +0000 UTC]

No problem at all! This was so much fun!

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