Drawing Characters! [Closed]

[shylarah]

@Mae The dollmaker, while small, is really my inspiration for Istara's hair, and I have just the one drawing of her from a friend in that album I linked, and then a new sketch that I did, which more focuses on her face and stuff than the ponytail (you can see the ponytail's kind of a mess...rip me)

new sketch

[Feyblue]

@MaeSay no more! I think I still have most of the reference images on my harddrive.

For her (visible) eye color, complexion, and a good idea of her general expression. Although, I think her hair was originally black rather than silver? Either could work well, though.

For hairstyle, a rough example.

For overall aesthetic, although a blue or purple color scheme would probably suit her better than red.

Hope this helps! ^_^

[Mae]

@shylarah ponytails are hard. And buns. Basically any updo and I struggle lol. I really like her layered bangs on the left btw, you managed to get alot of movement in them. I've been struggling with hair recently and mostly ignoring it :P

Speaking of, hi I'm Mae and have done nothing productive in relation to this thread for the last fortnight 👍

Got back into it today and I'm having alot of fun learning how2 face! I think I'm making progress with ma styaaaale /flails wildly

@Majoras EndPretty proud of how this is turning out. She's looking less wide-eyed lost child then I intended though. But good fun :3

[Mae]

@Majoras End Endlessly mispinging I'm the worst

[shylarah]

@Mae I do okay with hair once I have the shape of it. If I can't get the shape, rip me, that's the end. ^.^;;

[Hellion]

@Mae, I'm really loving your characters, esp on your DA page . So colorful and detailed 🖤

I don't have DA for my art, but I post them occassionally on my IG acct if you'd like to take a look sometime (Link is in my profile).

[Mae]

@shylarah yeah the shape is so important because it partially represents the shape of the skull as well. I haven't quite got the hang of it yet.

@Hellion Thankyou! I'm working on my values atm to help my colours pop more. I've got an instagram here, although both my Insta and deviantart are pretty out of date (not that I did much last year) I'll drop by!

[Hellion]

@Mae, d00d! You need to post more of your work there! But srsly, I love your artwork and it needs to be seen.

[Mae]

@Hellion thankyou, that's very kind!

@Majoras End Still messing about on this

[Mae]

@Light the Dark After about 46 photoshop/sai files and one illustrator file I think I need to admit to myself I've got art block on this one ><

I've spent alot of time drawing background elements that just don't end up looking right so, I've simplified my plans for the background and finalised her as she is.

I'm pretty dissapointed in myself to be honest, I think I'd really like to make another attempt at Aerebella at some point. I don't think I well represented her body type or even hair colour, but I will keep dabbling in this style and hope I can redraw her someday a bit more accurately if you're willing.

Here she is:

Aerebella

[Light the Dark]

It's so pretty tho! I like it. ^^ thank you for drawing her.

I have other plus-sized characters if you ever need some more practice. Or you can try her again. :) I think she came out really pretty.

[Mae]

@Light the Dark PMing you :D

[Hellion]

Wow, @Mae, love that new one! ♥

[Mae]

/wave

Hello, no updates but still around.

[Dolerman]

@Mae Hey Mae, how was your day?

[Mae]

@Dynamo Frokane good ta! How ya been?

[Dolerman]

@Mae Lol check your PMs!

[Mae]

@shylarah Still poking this now and then!

@Majoras End Ayyeee you around still? <3

[shylarah]

@Mae Worth the wait~ *wiggles happily*

[Majoraa]

@Mae

Rarely. I've been more focused on friends to check back here from time to time. :P