ABOMINABLE ADOPTABLES! [Ruffled Feathers Episode #2]
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- Опубліковано 24 січ 2019
- EDIT: I'm not sure what happened to the quality here.
Attempting to fix it.
EDIT 2: Problem solved. ;)
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After nearly a year, here's the second episode to my Ruffled Feathers series! :'D
This episode was a lot of fun to make, and I really enjoyed designing this character.
If you are interested in potentially owning this dutchie, please be sure to follow my social medias!
I will announce when he is available for sale!
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The lovely dutch angel dragon base used as an example:
www.furaffinity.net/view/1693...
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Music Credit:
www.benasound.com
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Thanks for watching!
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Im also scared of "over designing" where it just becomes cluttered and have too much going on in an effort to make it unique or something
edit: this isn't to say that a lot of details is always bad, a design can have a ton of details and still be balanced and look good, but there's also a point where a character would look better if it was more simple and may just end up looking cluttered. I'm personally a huge fan on simple but unique designs so if that's where my opinion is coming from, but if you like your character to have a ton of details, go for it!
Your fursona can have as many details as you want! If you check out the fursuit Spectre, you can see that he also has a lot going on. So add until your heart's content!
What @Siochain Da Floof said is very true! I'd look at Sparkle Dogs, they're kind of a species, I guess? They're CRAZY, with tons of colors and markings, most of them being neon rainbows! And I still think the designs look awesome!
Same~!
Yeah same, my fursona's design used to have the kanji for "wolf" on her chest, then I realized how insane that was especially since she usually wears a shirt.
"over designing" can actually be really pretty. when done right, it can add a lot of life to... well, anything really. I'd recommend checking out decora kei, which is one of the many kinds of harajuku fashion, and it features very loud and cluttered design aspects that, when put together, create a very charming and interesting aesthetic. I personally feel like that's probably what sparkle dogs were based off of, but I could be wrong.
Basically the whole idea of this video is "Quality Over Quantity"
😁
i completely agree. when i adopted my OCs, Sliim and Xenozine, they felt special and had this *home* feeling for me. i still love my cuties and plan on commissioning more arts of them soon
I love xeno so much!! Your so lucky to have bought him! :)
@@snofox1469 ohmaigod thank you so much! he's a special noodle boi to me and has so so much value to me that nothing can ever replace. im so glad to hear that someone loves him as much as you do!
I know he is so cute noodle and his goggles!!! :33
I saw someone on amino with plain, one-color adopts
For $5 USD
Yes
One color adopts for really money
And 5 whole dollars as well
@@blackcat4707 plus the colors sucked. They were wayyyy too vibrant
I'm guessing it was a two year old that wanted to do some crap because they were bored
@@blackcat4707 I'm assuming so, it really annoyed me hh
See, I know it sounds stupid, but people buy adoptables like that, so if they will, why not get yourself easy money?
That’s just sad I do do some of the cookie cutter adopts but I usually put a bit of thought into it also I sell them for extremely cheap for something like 10 amino coins to maybe 20 depending on the design Can you get amino coins every day for free so a person could literally pay no money and get one
I think a huge thing with base adopts is that young artists just starting to get into a community are *absolutely terrified* of doing it "wrong".
Usually when you first start drawing, you don't care, you do whatever you want. How many of our first characters were recolored Sonic the Hedgehog screenshots, or My Little Pony designs? Even those often had genuine lore of our own behind them, and some of that may have even carried on to our future creative projects.
But then, when you join online communities? Things get scary fast. Your old way of doing things gets _trashed_ outside of your circle. You see videos upon videos of 'art critics' finding DeviantArt pages with art that looks like yours and calling it shitty. You see rants about "mary sue" and designs that are too edgy or powerful or self-indulgent. You see pockets of certain closed or semi-closed species circles where some people lay claim to the most basic combinations of ideas (the concept of an anthro cat-dog with antlers is a great idea, but not something that could feasibly be "owned" by one person) or patrol on the behalf of popular closed species (people who see any food-based furry and think it's a sushidogs knockoff) and attack others who happen to have similar designs, and now our 13-year-old protagonist is terrified of getting copyright struck or blacklisted if they cross a line they had no way to know existed. Or they've gotten familiar with the rules of species circles, but are now sort of stuck in the idea that they have to have a defined boundary for their characters to exist in. And *god forbid* you _sell_ one of those 'stolen from a closed species' or 'Mary Sue' designs, some people would already have your head on a stake for owning it.
So when there's a neat-looking base that proudly proclaims to be free to use? That's of one specific species that's usually either open or generic, so that there's no way they can do it wrong as long as they don't experiment too much? Boundaries already defined? Hell yeah! Color that baby in, you've got yourself a 100% non-problematic fursona that doesn't steal any closed species' designs or look like a Mary Sue. And they do the same with adopts, because it's safe.
It's a problem that the community at large needs to address. Closed species and such can be incredible, but when the concept engulfs our subculture to the point where the spaces that younger people tend to find themselves in are swarmed with people trying to call them art thieves for accidentally having an idea that coincides with a "closed species" that's literally just a hybrid between two animals, it becomes problematic and damaging to the future community base's creativity.
Absolutely all valid points.
I clicked on this expecting a roast and got a lesson instead, and I'm really happy I clicked it in the first place! Thank you.
Yo I remember scrolling through adoptables and I saw one where someone took a screenshot of the kirin from mlp TRACED OVER IT changed its colors, and it's now an adoptable. like bruh wtf
0Karmaticfrost0 at least they traced it instead of straight stealing the line art
@@cynthiabrogan9215 it actually worst to do that. Tracing is stealing while a base is made to be colored. There people that can make good looking art with bases. While when you trace it always super shaky and looks off. Just my opinion tought
@@gontathegentleman9833 it means they had to put effort into stealing it though, which is what matters to me.
@@gontathegentleman9833 it was not a base though. It was a straight up screenshot from the show.
I do love that kirins are more known now and I love that people enjoy them but...that would be like using a base without crediting the artist. Kirins aren't the easiest to find reference art for especially since there's more than one kind but that's no excuse to just steal someone else's art.
Ah
I remember when I designed an adopt with a base, it was a dog with a scarf and 3D looking eyes
Now days he's the main character of the person who bought him, he even have a meme animation now! I'm proud and highly scared now (?)
Who? :3
Cool!
I’m happy your adopt got adopted and put in such a high place!
WHAT'S THE ANIMATION MEME? I WANT TO SEE IT-
also that's kinda cool ngl
I WANNA KNOW WHO TELL ME NOWWWW ;-;
wait, who?
You gave me the best idea for a fursona..... A head feather like a quail
That would be pretty. :D
The way i see it is, it wont sell for $50 unless someone sees it as being worth that, in that case, someone gets something they enjoy. And for things that are just mspaint base with stock photo pasted on top, its usually kids doing that and they sell them for pocket change.
I just stopped worrying about it tbh
Agreeing with that
Nice to see you here btw Kunmao :D
Yeah but at the same time people should be aware that it's kinda scammy due to the fact that all the characters are literallyjust color swaps, especially kids/newbies.
It can be a bit weird trying to navigate how much effort goes into art and pricing said effort.
So while it's not like "evil", there's better ways to make adoptables that are more worth their price.
Boop the neff nose :p
First off,I agree with you neff cookie cutter it’s horrible
And I will start by making more line art
And creating more character.
Thanks neff
Burpppp bloopers also might be changing to a primagen cyber furries
I look forward to what you can create!
The Barney skit really got me rolling on the floor. 🤣
I love the dutchie you made in this video!
Thanks! He's slowly been becoming a suit as time progresses. :D
@@Neffertity Ah! I saw his suit! He's a partial right? It's so cute!!
I struggle alot with 'same face syndrome'.. I've been trying to get better with it and so far I've gotten to changing headshapes and hand/feet shapes! I'll have to find new ways to push myself to make things different in the future.
For the add on to the bases, if you can't draw at all (like me) I suggest using pieces from other bases if they have the same style or are by the same person BUT MAKE SURE EDITING IS OKAY!! Some base makers do not want their bases edited and you should respect that! But I did this with a cheetah and dragon hybrid a while ago and it worked wonderfully.
Some bases will also specifically say that this practice (sometimes called "frankendolling") is NOT allowed, so be sure you check over the rules just to be safe!! Otherwise, yeah, this is a fantastic method for non-artists or even just artists transitioning from traditional to digital!
just adding on to the quote; 15:30 "Art is time" - and "time is money" ;)
2:56 I have used this base, he is my lil teal dragon baby named Quince, I didn’t change to much because I wanted him to somewhat seem normal-ish compared to my other characters
At 11:19 there is a ghost front "paw" Just letting you know
Got an extra leg back there for O_o reasons XD.
Aw hecc
I saw that too
Oh lord, now I can’t unsee that
this yes! I'm totally fine with bland adopts, as I know they're likely just new and inexperienced artists- I myself used to make my own little bases with choppy lineart and basic colors because I didn't really know what else to do. Now I try to make new things, a catmeleon, grumpy earth dragon guardian, an atlas moth, anything that's not a normal dog- and if so a specific breed! It's SO much fun to make unique designs. Also, if I'm going to be making even close to a livable wage off my art one day I want it to be worth raising the price
Heck, my fursona came from a mystery adopt! And my second sona was from a character purge. One had different, long ears and a glowing paint like streak across their eyes. The other had a flowing space unicorn tail, if either didn't have those specific unique traits they wouldn't have been nearly as appealing to me!
I love how you don't just explain all the issues with this stuff, and instead actually explain how to fix them. It's really refreshing to see after all the channels that just get on and bitch about other people for half an hour.
I recently bought this really pretty tiger stripe fur from my local fabric land and I want to make a design based on it
I love creating designs based on materials I find. :D
Something that bothers me the most is when I see popular artists make super simplistic adopts and sell them for like $150.... Because they're famous...
even more ridiculous is when it isn't selling or they want it to sell for $150, and it's at like $60-$80. They proceed to complain saying they won't sell it without having set a reserve or higher price, and/or say they need the money and tack on a sob story and people actually fall for it.
Bases are good. Most of my ocs were made first on bases. They still look really unique. Its not bad to do adopts like that because the based drawing you first get is like a base in itself, you can then change up ad add to them. Eyebleed adopts look good if you do it well.
I’ve made adopts for years (back when g+ existed and had a BOOMING adoptable market.) and I do tend to use bases, but I really like using bases that are highly customizable such as the big ass furry base on DA. It always has bothered me when adopts are just very plain with basic colors and designs, so I’ve always done my best to be creative even on plain bases. Making and selling adopts should be a project of love and passion! I always put a bit of my heart and soul into adopts and I wish others did too.
The first adoptable I ever bought was one of those cookie cutter ones, there were only five made and it was cute asf
I’ve been trying to create a design for a bat, and a hyena and this really helped a lot! Thanks so much for what you do! Don’t give up!
Great video! You need more subs. I wish I found this video when I was getting started in making adopts(still learned a few things tho). I would make cookie cutter adopts without base edits and sell them on amino(always for under 100ac which isn’t as bad as real money but I’m still a bit guilty). Hopefully others will find this video and we can get some more amazing adoptables in the future for our fandom!
Burningpigeon that would be less than a dollar each so it’s a very reasonable price
To be fair, depending on the design cookie cutter babies can be mega cool/cute!
Wolfie _121 fair point, however the majority are pretty bad
I have to say, I personally do not agree. People have to start somewhere. A lot of people want to make adopts (not just for the money), but are not particularly skilled. While I definitely believe that they should be continuously working to improve their skill level, as all artists should, if they wanna use pre-made bases starting out, and all they wanna do is color them? I don't think people should be judged for that. They have to start somewhere, and I don't think they should be held back just because they don't meet a certain standard. For instance, they might be well aware that no one would want their adopts if they drew them themselves because they don't have much skill as an artist. They may not want to alter the bases they use for the same reason. At least improving their skill at coloring is some kind of artistic improvement. And hey, if they wanna try and sell those? The way I see it is, if people don't see any value in it, they won't buy it.
And then there is the other end of it. People who ARE at least somewhat skilled artists, sometimes very skilled, who still sell adopts that are just colored bases, sometimes ones they have made personally, sometimes not. Again, I don't really see a problem with this. Some people love to color, to come up with cool patterns and pallets, but designing an entire creature, whatever it may be, just isn't the fun part for them. At the end of the day, art should be a medium of enjoyment. To some degree, we all do it because we love it, and if people really enjoy coloring and designing patterns for bases, but nothing else, and they wanna do a lot of it, I don't see any reason why they shouldn't sell their work.
And one last thing to consider. If you have a species like a horse, dog, cat, or anything that most people know what it looks like, it's not usually a huge deal how unique the silhouette is. If someone is using a wolf base, for instance, the buyer of the design can then interpret it however they choose. They are really purchasing the color pallet and pattern. THAT is the part they are actually paying for. So, when they go to make up a story and identity for that character, they can also decide they want it to be tanky, with a short muzzle and shaggy fur, as well as adapt it to their style. I have purchased so called "cookie cutter adopts" myself because I really fell in love with a pattern/color pallet. And I can promise you, they don't look the same as the rest of the batch when I am actually drawing them or creating a ref.
I am not trying to say in any way that you have to like this kind of adopt, or that they should not personally annoy you. Everyone has their own pet peeves. I only hope that you might consider some of these things next time you see them, and maybe you might start to see them in a different light.
The point is for the design to be interesting and unique. Sometimes people see a character I (or someone else) drew and go "Wow! I love that character. I'd love to use it in my own art," and so they buy it. Since the character and designs are copyrighted, it would be illegal for them to use them without permission, which is generally granted when someone pays the artist a certain amount.
Adoptables that reuse lineart are fast and easy for the artist, so if they sell, both parties come out gaining something. The point isn't the lineart, it's the idea. Maybe a person created their own species and is selling adoptables of it with different designs. Maybe someone wants to make unique designs for a certain species. The only one of mine that ever sold was a very uniquely patterned, tiger-based chakat.
A lot of people buy adoptables because they just like the art and want to support the artist. Artists will often also reserve a "high res" copy of the adoptable for the buyer.
I, personally, also offer a discount on all of my future commissions if your request has the adopted character in it. Since it's a character I am already familiar with, it is easier and therefore cheaper. A lot of people also want random characters to draw their own with (either as a sex partner for those without mates or just as someone to draw interacting with their character).
Buying adoptables doesn't mean a person is "not creative enough to make their own." Sometimes people just fall in love with a design.
I used to be very fascinated with furry fandom in my early years, though I was very lonely furry and I didn't know any other furry in person so the passion worn out after about a year. At some point I got annoyed that furry it was all about gay etc.
I guess my brain won't be ever able to recreate the bond with my earlier fursona, but nowadays I know some nice people that are actually furries. I didn't notice it earlier, but now I see how the furry fandom is amazing and creative, and even though I do not like most furry drawing styles at 100%, I returned to drawing inspiration to create fantasy animal characters.
I just want to thank you so much for your channel, the way you affect not only furries, but all artist community, I feel such people have done a world of good to everyone who gets to know them.
That's all.
I’ve been using bases without changing them, and this was really inspiring!! Beautiful adoptable, and tysm for making this video! I’m sure it helps hundreds of people with motivation and inspiration!
You’re truly amazing Neffertity!!
first off, Neff this is the cutest Neff-vid i saw so far. keep it up!
i have, not much to say. you explained most things already. i am not into making adoptable characters, still this is amazing to look at your own character and learn a thing or two. planning to re-design some of my older cringe-ones.
( best blooper XD )
take care Neff and fly safe~
The best bloopers are the ones you don't expect. :D
Was someone actually selling the adoptables at the beginning? I hope not.
No, those were made by me to promote my point.
However I have seen adoptables exactly like them selling before. Which never fails to boggle my mind.
I think people don’t make complex adopts cuz they don’t wanna get attached to the character lol
I agree with all your points! I knew a most of these tips. I also absolutely dislike cookie cutter adoptables.
I once had someone ask my if they wanted an oc, and they gave me a species and name, nothing else. I built the story and then I told them about it, and because they chose the oc’s species and name.Apparently the story, the entire world and lore, belongs to them all because they said. “Have this oc! Take it!!!” It’s not okay, and if you buy, or receive an adoptable, you should always let them know, that the entire story does not completely belong to them. You should also talk about rights with the adoptable, if the adoptable is free.
Noone:
Not a soul:
Absolutely n0b0dy:
Neff: **sings barney theme**
Who tf is noone
I know someone who has genius adoptables. They are patterned and coloured eggs, which u can buy so you can make a sona yourself, with the colors and patterns. I think that's quite original
loads of people do eggs but most of the time, people buy the eggs and then the eggs "hatch" into a design based on those colours made by the same artist. its kinda like gambling tbh
Hope you don't mind me asking, what's the best ways you've found to advertise adopts? What sites work well for you? I've been trying so hard to get into character design for years but I've yet to gather myself an audience willing to actually PAY for adopts.
I tend to post all over. DA, FA, FAcebook, Discord, Amino, Instagram, etc.
Amino users are obsessed with adoptables
@@joje90aj17 I can confirm that lol
@@joje90aj17 I bought so many amino coin adopts
mystery adopts are usually fun
This is a nice video! Though, personally, I just find it fun just to draw a base I won't use again and color it in a few times. That's just me tho.
Bases are certainly fun to color, especially the more detailed ones.
And they help to get a better visual idea of what you are trying to make. :D
I was just watching this as something to listen to in the background while I draw my new character, but I ended up using so many of these tips for my character who just may become my sona. I’m giving my character jewelry and accessories and glasses when I just intended her to be a dragon and she’s much more interesting now. Thank you for this, it’s helped a lot~!
Your speech after you show the Oc/adopt u made is amazing!!
I appreciate this video very much, it’s helped me realize that adoptable aren’t just supposed to be a cheap make for money, they can mean so much more. I’m looking forward to creating a higher quality of adoptables.
That barny part of the video got me🤣
As a designer, I whole-heartedly agree. These adoptables are quick money and are an insult to the artists who take real time and effort to make unique characters.
that is not even close what is said on the video lmao
@@ChUwU Yes, she did. She's talking about base adoptables in the video.
11:05 me who actually has a character with that color scheme
bruh
You've been sitting for 10000000 years
8:44 do you see that paw behind her tail?
11:33 when you get to mad and twitch your whole body
Her: make something unique!
Me: 😐
Me: ...
I know this is old, bit I always watch this video when I can’t be bothered to make good adopts or just can’t come up with good designs. It gives me awesome ideas for future designs:) thank you, Neffertity!!
Thanks this helps a lot! I always had trouble with color pallets and combining them but I usually just play around with different colors and to see what goes with what.
Omg thank you so much this was so helpful but I ended up keeping sense I spent 3 hours on it but the character looks amazing :D
Okay, but what about species from say, Wings of Fire? I have seen many great bases from Perigrinecella (sorry if I butchered the name) and the original dragon designs by Joy Ang. but the species themselves in the series are set in stone. The only way to change them is with mutations, so how do you make an adopt with set in stone structure and design?
I did free adoptables cause it was fun to choose one.
Wow this really helps me with designing my sona! I really liked the idea of combining different animal patterns to come up with something completely unique and special. You really are good at helping people with coming up with really great ideas. I might even do something like that, animal marking combinations. You can really make great stuff! Keep up the good work!
I’m so glad you made a video on this topic! I actually (after a long long long search) got my fursona. She was a custom from one of my favorite artists and it’s crazy how monumental it is to finally find what you’ve been searching for! I’ve always had trouble designing myself a character as I just can’t seem to ever connect with them so I’m extremely lucky to have gotten this amazing custom and finally have a character I absolutely adore!
I’m still trying to make my foxes and wolves look not exactly the same XD
why am i crying!?!?!?!? love this video
End Screen Blooper is the best *applause*
I do a lot of giveaways of characters (free) and I always draw each of my characters from scratch and these tips were really helpful especially about unique shapes
bruh i wish i saw this video sooner that bundle seems awesome!
I didn't expect the end 😂😂 It is my first time in your channel
As someone who’s been designing ocs for over 10 years, I wouldn’t say that the examples at the beginning are bad. Often adoptables made like that have a target audience of younger furs looking to spend pocket money on new designs. I would always purchase designs like that when I was 11 and I felt SO excited when I saved up $2 to buy a new design! While it’s nice to see higher quality adoptables, I don’t think there’s ultimately any harm at all in the simple “cookie cutter” ones. Maybe the artist is only just starting out and has had limited exposure to existing designs so their own aren’t as exciting. I’m not sure, just my take! If someone is willing to pay for those adoptables, then I don’t see the issue! Supply and demand baby
Yes yes YES I agree so wholeheartedly and I'm only a minute and a half into the video. There are plenty of people out there that make base sets where you can pick and choose all the parts you want to make the adopt out of, and often they're quite cheap and yet high quality. If you put in the effort to color them well and find somewhere good to sell them, you'll earn back the price it took to buy the base set and then some!
If you can figure out the brush size and texture you can even add your own traits and such if you're feeling brave
😭 I’m sorry, I was learning to make my first adopts and I used same female base just worked most of the time on making the colors!
But thank you for this video let’s me learn to improve my characters or oc making kinda thing for ppl :3 💜
I don't think there's anything wrong with "cookie cutter adopts" it leaves room to make it a personal character lol I sometimes adopt things like that and then redraw it and add my own stuff
I've done that with a couple adopts I've purchased as well.
Mostly from mystery eggs
*hugs the cutest Dutchie in the world*
Looks amazing! And this helped me with making a adoptable!
I see new facial expressions! I like the happy smile, tongue sticking out one. 9:56 as an example. Ya, ya, I know, I know. I'm a sucker for happy faces. ^_^ 11:07 I LOST MY SHIT AHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA! The ending blooper. Reminds me of that one time with my ex where she had the same thing happen. It WAS MASSIVE. I just threw my hands in the air in defeat, "You win! I can't top that." We laughed and laughed. It was out in public also. Part of the laughter was me being a goof and her being embarrassed out of her mind.
That is amazing. XD
This helped a lot! Thank you! ^w^
Okay first video I have ever seen on this channel I just have to say your avatar is 10 out of 10 fabulous show stopping original crowd pleasing 10 out of 10 thumbs up
Its weird cause when ever I make a new OC my friend just copy's it and when I tell her she ignores me =-=
Dude,i would be really angry about that!
I can't wait to try and design a new fursona with these tips. I've been trying to find a charecter who really connects to me and so far I haven't been able to find/create one but this video has really inspired me! Thank you!!
Question: is there an excuse for this?
Hear me out
I make adopts on Amino, DPA specifically. This is a dinosaur community. I made my bases myself. The bases are semi scientifically accurate, meaning you can’t add much on without leaving said accuracy. Occasionally if I make an adopt based of an animal I’ll add a part from that animal (ex: Quail, adds wings or feathers on a species that doesn’t have them). But mostly I keep the base the same. Is this acceptable? I also keep my prices low. 40ac (Amino Coins) is the highest I’ve ever gone, and it only goes to 40 if I really like the design.
Oh wow you inspired me to go further into the world of adopt ITS COOL I actually now have an adopted son named flow! After that they used the SAME BASE.. at least flow looks unique compared to the other bases!
I found a perfect UA-camr today.
Congratulations you got a new sub.
Yay! :D
I WENT LOOKING IN THE ADOPTABLE MARKET AND IT WAS H E L L 😭
2:59 that's the dutch angel bass that I always use
I always do free adopts or raffles and put effort into them, I never expect anything in return though
I'm subscribing! your chanle is so cool and I love all your art 😁🙂
Only things I don’t fully agree with is the silhouette part and trying to make it super unique….it is a GREAT recommendation in some cases! :) but in others, it’s bad… I’m thinking about when someone wants to try to keep the species accurate, up to the colors…like say they’re making a horse design…try to make it look like a horse, don’t turn it into a unicorn or anything like that…I guess accessories could be a way to add to the silhouette. I also personally like simpler designs cause I like to animate…the more complicated the character, the more you want to pull out your hair xD drawing that character over and over with such a complicated design…I feel like what really makes a character unique and come to life is their personality…100% that! Make the design reflect that too, really stand out! It’a what they say when doing character creation….even the idea of silhouettes, you can just glance at the character and just know “that’s the big scary guy but he’s actually a softie”
Edit: sorry if this isn’t very coherent >.> kinda become ramble-y
I understand where you're coming from, and this video is from 2019 so it's a bit outdated.
That said, the unique silhouette doesn't just apply to adding a bunch of things to a design.
Body dynamics are another great way of doing character design.
Think about Donald Duck vrs Daffy Duck.
Both are ducks, and even when you black out their shapes you can still tell which is which because of their overall shapes.
@@Neffertity ya, that’s what I was getting at at the end of my incoherent ramble xD and ya…I’ve had this video sitting in my watch later…till now xP
That one color palette sent me, I straight up wheezed in flashback
Neffertity slowly decends to madness*
8:43 Neffy has 5 feet confirmed-
Lol an old, but gold oopsie xD
I want to start making adoptables but am nervous about it, like I'd like to use a base to start with to help put together my idea better but also as a starting point to dip my toes in (also adjusting the line art to them is a really good idea I did not have at the time as I'm still practicing anatomy I'm not ready to make full ref sheets on my own just yet). but also I want to add some original artwork of the character to the adopt purchase like a headshot that can be turned into a pfp/badge and an illustrated full-bodied/half bodied scene (to encourage me to study and do that anatomy practice in as well XD) but not sure how that would go. I might just have anxiety over it and am overthinking things but I love making new designs!
Neffertity: *shows windza* have people be interested in
Me: YES I WANT! So pretty!!!! But I have to respect her design I didn’t think it first…
If you end up doing the same type of markings, colors, body type, features, on all of your characters, maybe try using dices. Use dices to pick random features for your characters, choose two randoms colors, then a random body type, a random facial expression, etc, and start designing with those characteristics. The idea is to make you at least start the design with elements you usually don't like, so that you try new things. During the design process, you can always change the random elements you got, but at least start with the random ones.
Me realizing that the adopts that I make might be considered Cookie cutter adoptables: 👁👄👁
This is a *true* artist amen 🙏🏽
I think I might look for some dragon-hybrid adoptables sometime, but I just wanted to tell u that ur vids are great and ur line work is perfect!!! :3
I remember the day I saw my fursona, it was a very simple painting on a bat base, but the charm left me so enchanted that I simply had to go after it (and I exchanged it for 2 drawings At that time) it blended very well with my persona that I created myself but it was still very unique, maybe because both were from different creators (me and the person) anyway, I have a fursuit and now it simply surpasses the mark of 30 drawings I've done of they, even though it's a simple and silly design it became something very special for me.
I’m bored and thinking of doing adopts with a personal- admittedly VERY simple- base. Watching this to avoid being That Guy about it.
Omg the “dog face” gah! I commissioned someone to draw my manokit and he looked like a freaking dog!!!
I know this is adopted now and has a name but nutmeg suits the dutchie
They ended up keeping the nickname I gave it of "Teeg"
My main fursona right now was an adoptable and she's adorable and beautiful! I'm not great at making adoptables myself, but I do it just for fun. Some people really enjoy them, others don't. But I don't mind. I find it fun!
Lol, I love the blooper 🤣😂
People can clone dogs....
I’m not joking
So yeah there are two exactly the same dogs XD
Perhaps appearance-wise at birth, but as they age they will change.
And then there's the whole debate on the presence of a soul. If you clone something, is the soul also a perfect copy?
Neffertity no no
They look the same but they can change depending on the way they are treated
Like they are a different dog but look the same
@@_monkey_beans_5660 Very true
Neffertity but that’s not too often
Just tried to start an conversation lol sorry
@@_monkey_beans_5660 It's okie dokie
I completely agree! "Cookie cutter base adopts" are just plain. Its near impossible to find a good unique adoptable. If you have ever seen Biohazardia's dragon ocs, i feel like you would really like them. They are very unique and original, and vary in styles and color schemes.
Those 4 hrs were worth it!!!
Haii my names mariah, i absolutely love your work
Barney reject is bootiful
I just did this and holy s*it it worked, sold instantly
Hi! Sorry for bothering you, but what’s the best place to sell adopts? I was thinking Dealersden or Furaffinity, but I have no idea. Really helpful video by the way!