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Creativity => Customs => Topic started by: Portobella on July 10, 2015, 01:29:18 AM

Title: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: Portobella on July 10, 2015, 01:29:18 AM: Today I tried my hand at customisation, and have made a strawberry-themed pony.

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I've wanted G1 Sugarberry for years but haven't been able to get her... I recently acquired a baity Toola-Roola, and decided to do my own take and cover her in leaves and strawberries :blush:

I used student acrylics, and the nylon is White Chocolate from Dollyhair. I have never painted before and I made some mistakes, though I will keep trying. I don't post much, but seeing the many stunning customisations here on the Arena inspired me to create my own, so I wanted to say thank you and share this with you. I really love her. All she needs now is a name :heart:
Title: Re: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: Sea_Breeze on July 10, 2015, 01:59:44 AM: I think she's terrific for a first custom, definitely don't stop :)
Title: Re: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: TwistedRiver on July 10, 2015, 03:37:23 AM: She turned out beautifully, especially considering the fact that she was your first! I really hope that you will keep up both customizing and posting!
Title: Re: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: wlyteth on July 10, 2015, 10:28:03 AM: So pretty! This can't be your first custom, she looks amazing :)
Title: Re: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: BethyVic on July 10, 2015, 05:05:46 PM: You did a wonderful job on your first custom. Don't stop now, we would love to see more.
Title: Re: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: buttonso on July 10, 2015, 06:51:08 PM: Wow what a gorgeous pony! Great job!!!
Title: Re: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: kaoskat on July 10, 2015, 07:52:13 PM: So sweet! She is adorable! Great job!
Title: Re: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: Portobella on July 10, 2015, 09:56:42 PM: Thank you everyone for the encouraging words! I really hope to make more customs soon :art:
Title: Re: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: Diamond on July 11, 2015, 10:45:55 AM: That is a wonderful and challenging first custom. You might want to try and thin your paint, and do several light coats to get a nice even finish next time. You are ahead of me, I have yet to rehair, I just stick to sculpting manes/tails.
Title: Re: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: Elfpony on July 11, 2015, 07:24:06 PM: She's very pretty. I love strawberry ponies.

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Title: Re: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: Portobella on July 12, 2015, 07:31:12 PM: Quote from: Diamond on July 11, 2015, 10:45:55 AM
That is a wonderful and challenging first custom. You might want to try and thin your paint, and do several light coats to get a nice even finish next time. You are ahead of me, I have yet to rehair, I just stick to sculpting manes/tails.

For me, rehairing was the easier option, but sculpted manes & tails are beautiful! Thank you for the suggestion to thin my paint. I'll definitely give it a go :)
Title: Re: My very first custom. A G3 strawberry pony!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 13, 2015, 09:54:08 AM: I love how the tiny details of the strawberries and vines look