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Creativity => Customs => Topic started by: Blackness on August 10, 2021, 05:26:53 PM

Title: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: Blackness on August 10, 2021, 05:26:53 PM
I'm probably one of the slowest customisers ever, has taken me all year to finish these ladies :lol:

But they are finally completed!! Sun and Moon ponies, both were originally Retro Releases picked up for cheap at Aldi, they were rehaired with a variety of different shades. Sculpted additions from polymer clay with mica powder, varnished. Eyes were hand-painted, not my best work but being almost 12 months out of practice they will suffice, lol. Need to improve my pony photography skills next!!

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Another pony almost finished, soon to be shared... Does anyone else find the waves of pony creativity comes and goes??

Thanks for stopping by! :satisfied:
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: EllyFant on August 10, 2021, 07:11:01 PM
They both look great! I love their beautiful curls and you did a fantastic job on the symbols. They make a great pair.
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: ScotchHop on August 10, 2021, 10:59:35 PM
Wow! I love these! The colours are just gorgeous  :shocked:
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: Griffin on August 11, 2021, 03:13:25 AM
They are both stunning! And the eyes look beautiful to me :)

I know what you mean by creativity coming and going. I do a lot of papercrafts and/or traditional drawing, and for me it seems to be either or - atm I'm more into papercrafts again, and my WIP custom has been sitting untouched for several months. Last year I was busy making customs after a long pause, but this year I've only managed to complete one custom. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: Ponybookworm on August 11, 2021, 04:00:32 AM
They are amazing!!!
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: lovelauraland on August 11, 2021, 06:51:32 AM
Love them, I love ponies that are bold one shade of colour! Beautiful work.
I know how you feel about being creative!
I get my low points too, I took almost 3 years to complete a commission.
So yeah, it can be hard at times!
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: BlackCurtains on August 11, 2021, 10:52:18 AM
They're gorgeous!

I've had a WIP custom sitting for almost 2 years. The hard part is done (sculpted wings), I just need to paint and hair him and he's done but *vaguely gestures*
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: Heart Of Midnight on August 11, 2021, 03:19:43 PM
They are wonderful!  :iconclap: :lovey:
Lovely eyes and hairstyles!  :heart:

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 (http://www.sherv.net/) I’m almost completely a night person so of course I fell in love with the Moon the most.  :heart:
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: ridi on August 12, 2021, 09:56:04 AM
Ohhh I adore them! Their symbols look so beautifully sculpted! The color schemes and poses work perfectly with the themes!
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: Blackness on August 12, 2021, 07:07:56 PM
Wow thanks for all the lovely comments :blush: I forgot how awesome it is to share a finished project and get such nice feedback! You're all so kind!

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who drifts in and out of customising ponies! I've got a huge study load this year, as well as full-time work and family commitments, definitely been hard to find the time and motivation to keep customising.. Got a few more ideas though so hopefully I can find the time to knock out a few more ponies before 2022 :biggrin:
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: Kanthaka on August 16, 2021, 05:11:30 PM
They're a beautiful pair! If that's what your pony eyes look like when you're out of practice, I can't even imagine what they look like when you've been at it for a while. :P Gorgeous hair on both of them, especially Moon.

I also do the drifting-in-and-out-of-art thing, but it's usually a years-long thing instead of a few months off here and there. Work and other life things have a way of pushing creative endeavors aside. I technically have two commissions that have been works in progress for a decade, so, y'know... don't beat yourself up for being slow. What matters is that you're enjoying the process when you have the time and energy for it!
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: ChocolateStarfire on August 16, 2021, 06:00:40 PM
They are awesome, I love the curls and color combos! <3
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: Mewtwofan1 on August 16, 2021, 08:57:40 PM
Wonderful! We love some celestial/space ponies! Also yes, creativity does come in waves. Which sucks when you sort of need that creativity when it’s not there.
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 17, 2021, 08:55:56 AM
Wow they are gorgeous! I love the hair blends you picked for them!
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: Thrice on August 17, 2021, 02:04:48 PM
Love the colors. 😊
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: pinkkittywinks on August 18, 2021, 04:13:19 AM
What a beautiful couple :heart: I am very impressed by your sculpting, especially on Sun, that can't have been an easy symbol to get right and symmetrical.

Love pkw xxx
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: SunPony on August 20, 2021, 04:18:31 PM
Beautiful ponies  :)  They complement each other nicely.  I really love the hair colors on Sun.  Are you displaying them together? 

Creativity definitely comes in waves for me, but often it is driven by how much free time I have.  Now that I'm working a second job I just don't have time for any art  :(
Title: Re: Sun and Moon Ponies
Post by: 4Lindy on August 20, 2021, 05:10:53 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE....if you are selling, I'd be interested in the Moon pony....I just love Moon themed ponies!  If you are keeping them, they are awesome!!!  Well done!!!
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