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Wh- who wants to see my Grillby colours headcanons??? *sweating profusely* (a lot of which I leeched off of ‘s fanfic “Postcards from Waterfall”)
Ok so I have some… FEELINGS about how Grillby’s fire reflects his emotions, physical condition and intent (since in Undertale, Intent is everything) And this is basically what I got an a really good representation of my mental eye if I do say so myself.
I do also have headcanons for the different way his fore BEHAVES and how high or low it is depending on things, but I just wanted to play with colour here and just used the same sketch for all of it.
I wrote on the drawings but basically:
1: Normal. I guess the “default” state of Grillby’s fire if you will. It gives of a good fireplace like heat which keeps the bar a nice cozy place in Snowdin to be.
2: In danger/emotional distress. Like a person becoming pale. His temperature drops and his flames darken. If it is just emotional his flames become eratic and lower but that’s about it. However if its from injury they become less like fire and become more “magic” in their appearance. Rounded and ebbing slowly, barely resembling fire. He also stops giving off light like this.
3: Blushing or flustered. His Temperature spikes for a brief moment and his fire becomes slightly out of control and he shoots off sparks and embers haphazardly. The reaction is usually only a few minutes before he calms down again.
4: Super incredibly happy. His flames take on a multi-colour look as his tempreture fluctuates between regular warmth to getting hot to be close to. His fire is lively and rolling. He throws off embers as well but they’re less explosive and he has a glow to him that radiates more than just being a light source.
5: A very dangerous, searing, concentrated heat. Standing next to him doesn’t feel any warmer than normal, but direct touch would be like sticking your hand in the path of a blowtorch used to shape glass. Anything he’d touch would either burst into flame or would melt rock and glass into a liquid state. This is a kind of anger, but not the explosive kind. This is an anger that is focused, direct and dangerous. Possibly with intent to actually harm and injure. As a result, this look has never been seen and although possible, it is not in Grillby’s nature. Meaning this one is more a theoretical drawing than a state you’d ever see him in.
6: Running hot. So bright is very difficult to look directly at him. His flames start moving in a way where its difficult to hold the look of a human form. And arms and head become a more vague shape than actual features (Like a tall version of Flamesman kinda) It becomes borderline unbearable to stand close to him due to the heat he gives off and the room becomes sweltering. This is a more common sight if Grillby ever gets honestly angry. The kind of explosive emotional anger that comes from losing your temper over something. Its like a physical representation of shouting. He also loses his ability to control what he burns, meaning he easily leaves permanent scorch marks on things he touches and causes glass to shatter around him. It is ill advised to try to touch any part of him like this because you run the risk of getting first to 2nd degree burns. Something which, after he calms down, would upset Grillby greatly that his physical way of existing actually hurt someone.
I drew Grillby on Paper, did the colours in Sai and then added details and coloured the linework in photoshop.
Comments: 89
NotCalmFangirl [2018-09-15 19:57:54 +0000 UTC]
This is really good! I really love the colors for his joyful state especially. Awesome job!
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MrSpartin [2018-09-13 06:37:27 +0000 UTC]
So it's like a health display of sorts. Neat idea!
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anime1999 [2018-08-31 12:22:29 +0000 UTC]
Awesome art work
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Cake-a-Tron [2018-08-30 07:25:10 +0000 UTC]
I freaking love the idea of Grillby's fire shifting and changing with his mood, it seems so natural and can result in some magnificent looking scenes. His happy flames are so pretty, look at all those colours!
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AbsoluteDream [2018-08-30 00:18:07 +0000 UTC]
I'm super glad to see more artwork of Grillby! I've been a big fan of this character and seeing people's interpretations of him, despite how small his part in the actual game is. XD I totally accept these head cannons! I've always loved the idea of the colours of his fire reflecting his emotions. I imagine no one would want to see that blue Grillby. D: Love the colours of the happy one. ^^
By the way, thanks to you, I'm also reading "Postcards from Waterfall". It's so well written, and, honestly, absolutely adorable, haha. XD
Anyway, I love these interpretations of Grillby that you and Skerbb have! Now I really need to draw more of him.
ALSO! I was getting ready to post my comic page for this Friday, and I saw this drawing under the examples!
I was happy to see it. Had to let you know. XD
Love your work!
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C-Puff In reply to AbsoluteDream [2018-08-30 20:08:58 +0000 UTC]
I told Skerb you started reading Postcards and she had an enormous meltdown X'D (She's a big fan). I hope you enjoy it! It's really got me hooked and I adore the character interactions and genuine affection everyone has for each other in it.
And Thank you so very much!! Honestly, I've grown to really adore Grillby's character thanks to a handful of Fanfics about him! And its fascinating how, despite not having any real personality in the game, people write him in ways where he always feels like the same person! A detail or two may be different, but he still feels like a character with a fleshed out personality even among completely different writers! I've grown really fond of him.
I'm really happy you like my headcanons for him! I really am quite proud of these and they were a lot of fun to do as well! And it was nice to do a low-stress experiment with these, and to have people like it so much!
And Oh wow!!! That's so crazy!!! I don't think I've EVER had that happen before!!! 8'D But that makes me SO HAPPY!! Thank you for letting me know!! This totally made my day!! 8'D
Love your work too, my dude! Thanks for always being such a huge inspiration!
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skerbb In reply to AbsoluteDream [2018-08-30 01:37:15 +0000 UTC]
*slormps out of the amorphous cloud* ...I'm glad you like the fic!! ;;;;;;;;
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*murmle high-key flustered skerb*
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AbsoluteDream In reply to skerbb [2018-08-30 04:19:52 +0000 UTC]
D'aww, I love it! :'D At some point, I would love to go through each chapter and comment about what I love about each one. You put so much thought into the characters and their actions.
I might do some fan art too!
I'm always super excited to see the next chapter, I love it!
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Superjapanperson [2018-08-28 07:00:20 +0000 UTC]
Did you know that blue flames are the hottest?
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C-Puff In reply to Superjapanperson [2018-08-28 17:46:51 +0000 UTC]
I did yes.
(....was this a pun???)
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Zapeline [2018-08-27 22:53:09 +0000 UTC]
WoW , Grillby's in different colors
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cabcat [2018-08-27 11:32:07 +0000 UTC]
A very cool look at Grillby's emotions through his flames
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solvhjerte [2018-08-27 02:33:06 +0000 UTC]
that's awesome!
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McGlad292 [2018-08-27 01:59:40 +0000 UTC]
Interesting. I can imagine Grillby having long, warming chats with a fireplace.
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iciitiger [2018-08-26 21:00:46 +0000 UTC]
Wow this is beautiful!
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bonniethefox [2018-08-26 20:41:02 +0000 UTC]
headcanon accepted
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MistyShimmer101 [2018-08-26 20:24:19 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful. I so want to use this now!
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peaachi [2018-08-26 20:15:53 +0000 UTC]
I imagine Grillby would turn pinkish-red when flustered.
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OfficerANT [2018-08-26 20:06:52 +0000 UTC]
Hidden by Owner
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C-Puff In reply to OfficerANT [2018-08-26 20:37:15 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for defacing the thing I drew????
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BANender [2018-08-26 19:52:55 +0000 UTC]
Okay this is a dope piece of Ut Fan art, the whole Flame change to the emotion spectrum is a very interesting idea. excellent work here mate.
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MangekkoJones [2018-08-26 19:42:37 +0000 UTC]
Love it!
I think the colors and heat make sense as a way to express emotions
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SammyAmira [2018-08-26 19:23:49 +0000 UTC]
:0 Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute
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AroraWoods [2018-08-26 19:18:28 +0000 UTC]
man, I miss the time when the internet was filled with cool Undertale headcanons like this! those were good times...
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C-Puff In reply to AroraWoods [2018-08-26 19:56:17 +0000 UTC]
my dude you should spend more time on tumblr X'D they're still going strong
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FlowerCrown11 [2018-08-26 18:16:13 +0000 UTC]
in my feELINGS-
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monosol [2018-08-26 18:03:34 +0000 UTC]
"he's so hot"
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dpepple [2018-08-26 17:45:00 +0000 UTC]
dude love it u have a gift
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JustJohn11 [2018-08-26 17:44:08 +0000 UTC]
You can't be emotional with fire, it usually doesn't end well
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TenHai69 [2018-08-26 17:27:48 +0000 UTC]
Ooooh, awesome!!
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vixen101arty123 [2018-08-26 17:19:45 +0000 UTC]
i miss that game but i love the drawing
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hmcshroom [2018-08-26 17:19:15 +0000 UTC]
I love it
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illustrator80 [2018-08-26 17:16:33 +0000 UTC]
damn, i miss that game.
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C-Puff In reply to illustrator80 [2018-08-26 18:24:06 +0000 UTC]
so.... play it again???????
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illustrator80 In reply to C-Puff [2018-08-26 19:34:58 +0000 UTC]
no, just recalling the good memories.
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AzulieZeiro [2018-08-26 17:12:59 +0000 UTC]
nice, creative
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Atlas-Fangs [2018-08-26 16:57:00 +0000 UTC]
Not a fan of the fandom/game, but this is amazing. ^
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