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Creativity => Customs => Topic started by: nuttertasha on January 18, 2012, 02:13:48 PM
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hi all im new to this customizing cant even spell it lol any way i got started after helpping my sister out ready for pony con last year ive done a few but would like to see what others think a bit worried after having a quick look at all your suff
http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/307/1/d/tatu_by_nuttertasha-d4ex5ao.jpg (http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/307/1/d/tatu_by_nuttertasha-d4ex5ao.jpg)
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http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/018/6/7/my_little_pony_custom_strawberry_by_nuttertasha-d4g8yzi.jpg (http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/018/6/7/my_little_pony_custom_strawberry_by_nuttertasha-d4g8yzi.jpg)
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http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/362/0/e/mlp_custom_nightmare_before_christmas_jack_by_nuttertasha-d4kgkst.jpg (http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/362/0/e/mlp_custom_nightmare_before_christmas_jack_by_nuttertasha-d4kgkst.jpg)
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Hi! I think your work is very cool! I LOVE the Nightmare Before Christmas Pony! You have a unique style that is fresh and fun! I look forward to seeing more of your work!
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awww thank you so much i have one i have just finished and another four on the way.
the nightmare before christmas one was for my little sister and she loved it.
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Wow!! They look really great!
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thank you i loved doing the hello kitty one and the nightmare before christmas
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Overall, I think you have a really good start to your ponies. The only thing I would recommend is cleaning up your lines and edges a bit because your lines tend to be a bit wobbly and messy. In the cutie marks and designs, it doesn't look too bad because it gives it kind of an artsy look. But around the eyes, it looks really messy.
You should practice making delicate lines and get better brushes if you don't have good ones. It doesn't matter how tiny your brush is, if it doesn't come to a razor sharp point, you won't be able to get fine details. So good, synthetic brushes in small sizes, that come to a really fine point are a definite must.
Since you don't seem to be doing full body repaints, you can also clean up any globby, wobbly, or messy lines--or make the eyelashes come to a finer, more delicate point--by taking the edge, or corner of very fine sand paper, and using it to gently reshape the lines. I've used this method many times and it works quite well for cleaning up.
Otherwise, your customs are quite cute. You've started off far better than many beginners, which is something you should definitely be proud of. =)
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thank you for the advise i had a great teacher my sister whos ponys are stunning i know i need to improve the lines so thanks for the tip
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Love your unique eyes - these are awesome! Don't be intimidated - everyone started somewhere - everyone here is super friendly and happy to help. Can't wait to see more work from you - welcome to the community!
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thank you i didnt want to do normal eyes ive always liked doing eyes diffrent even when drawing everyone has been really nice thank you
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I agree you're off to a good start and once you get a handle on controlling your brush strokes your customs will be brilliant. :)
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thank you so much i had a great teacher her stuff is amazing
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Is your sister a member here? I'm curious to see the ponies you've mentioned. ^.^
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Very kool! I really like the Hello Kitty one!
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These ponies definitely have great imagination and design to them. I'll also say that the Nightmare before Christmas one is my favorite. I love what you did with the mane and tail.
Definitely keep practicing steadying the eye lash lines.
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welcome, now that you have the custom bug, theres no going back :lol: you are off to a great start!
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Hey, it's you, nuttertasha! ^^ Nice to see you here too, I hope you enjoy your stay. I'm warning you though, Arena & the customs forum especially will steal hours of your life. :lol:
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my sister is assassin kitty she is amazing and i will never be as good as she is. yay finally made it and i dont think ive had much time off of here lol thank you i have so many ideas and the hello kitty one was my fav to do the nightmare before christmas one didnt go to plan but worked out in the end
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Don't sell yourself short. Keep practicing and develop your own style. You have good head start with those unusual eyes.
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thank you tinker i love the eyes i just need to practice but im happy how they look mostly lol
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Ohhh, the eyes you do are so interesting! Can't wait to see more!
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They look really cool, I like the hair on the strawberry baby :)
my sister is assassin kitty she is amazing and i will never be as good as she is. yay finally made it and i dont think ive had much time off of here lol thank you i have so many ideas and the hello kitty one was my fav to do the nightmare before christmas one didnt go to plan but worked out in the end
That's awesome! I thought something seemed familiar about the cyber hair on one of your customs, you have the same talent for fun hair! :)
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zannabug thanks the strawberry one was my first baby lol yes i used some of her ideas but ive add some of my own bits to the hairfalls lol
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i love the use of color
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thank you i love colour im a colourful person
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The eyes really are lovely, you have been given some great advice and you have wonderful talent - keep going! Cant wait to see your next one