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Published: 2019-05-14 11:31:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 835; Favourites: 41; Downloads: 0
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Description Just practicing some sketches and poses for Reece. Note that I made a few updates to him! 

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VesaiasTheValiant [2019-08-14 18:34:10 +0000 UTC]

Hheh! Wow... Reece is certainly an expressive fellow for an arctic fox.
Nice work with all the expressions.

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CraftyToons In reply to VesaiasTheValiant [2019-08-15 08:40:24 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thanks a lot! This one was more of an experimentation with the expressions and the gestures. But for the character design itself, I did change it a little. So I was wondering, what you think of his latest design, if you wouldn't mind saying? 

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VesaiasTheValiant In reply to CraftyToons [2019-08-15 12:07:21 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!
Hheh! The design is really nice.
Good choice to add eye colour to him, and your other characters.

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CraftyToons In reply to VesaiasTheValiant [2019-08-18 11:01:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm happy you like it.

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Antika7 [2019-06-16 08:20:01 +0000 UTC]

Hello. I found your design through 

I like the general design of your character (fox I guess) as it is halfway realistic and in a distinct cartoon style at the same time. I especially like the color scheme you used, using a non-natural color for his fur that still isn't too saturated or bright. The tow outlines a black and white one at the same time make the character much more contrast-rich on the two color background, enhancing the cartoonish style nicely. 
Seeing your character for the first time, I would guess he is an emotional, outgoing character that can be stubborn at times. I like how you drew the different expressions and stayed consistent at the same time. The short lines nicely underline every emotion. The only two things that confuse me are on the one hand in the lower right, and lower left image the position of the ears. They seem to hang down, whereas, from my knowledge, the ears should point behind the head as seen in this reference  . Or this photo  .
Another anatomy issue I noticed is the hands in the lower right image. I guess the four-fingered hands and three-fingered toes are part of your cartoon style and the general look nice, but here especially the two middle fingers look weirdly grown together as their separation does not meat those of the other fingers. If you want a realistic number of fingers/toes, I can advise you to look at the bone structure of canine paws (they do have five finger bones from my knowledge) and construct fitting appendages from there on. Here some references   .
If you want to go with this number of fingers and toes, I would suggest that you try and draw the bone and muscle structure of the hands and feet how you designed them to get a more realistic look.

And that points may just be me; the lower left image depicts him being embarrassed because he is in underwear(?). Even though it is a funny comedic effect if you created a character that is mostly only covered by fur in a society where this is the norm it would be extremely unrealistic to have him embarrassed because of an item of fabric. Do the characters in your universe even use any cloth as clothes, or are they only used for towels and furniture? Is there any other situation that would yield the same reaction? 

All in all, a fascinating design with only small issues that could just be me, who generally prefers more realistic looking characters. I hope the references are still of use to you. 

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CraftyToons In reply to Antika7 [2019-06-20 15:53:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for your feedback!
Yes, I can see that his hand should need working on. And the reason he is embarrassed is because of what he is wearing itself (patches of hearts). Normally my characters wouldn't wear any clothes, and he would often be embarrassed if he was made to wear something unfitting (e.g. skirt). 

And thanks for the references by the way! I appreciate it.  

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R101D [2019-05-24 00:36:18 +0000 UTC]

nice boxers lol

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CraftyToons In reply to R101D [2019-05-24 11:03:51 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, thanks!  

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YelZamor [2019-05-17 11:06:08 +0000 UTC]

Sweet character sheet. ^^

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CraftyToons In reply to YelZamor [2019-05-19 12:07:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MarchiMArrow [2019-05-15 07:45:31 +0000 UTC]

Hi,Im fro ProjectComment and I really like your piece. It has this cartoonish look and I really love that. Your lineart is smooth and nice. That's really good. I really love the color that you use. It's so cute and somehow reminds me of the old cartoon network shows. ^^. Though,I know it has a cartoon style, I do like to advise if u added shows in the sketch. To make it more appealing. Simple ones, like around his tails or arms. Also, more expression wont hurt. Expression is everything in these types of style, so its okay if u went slightly overboard with the expression. PLus, thats one of the main keys in cartoons. My advice is try to experiment more with the expression and the body language. I really do like the simplicity in your design. I dont think body anatomy really matters in this type of designs. BUt I do hope focus on them. It would really make the sketch nicer. I really d like your character design and I hope to see more abt him. Your artwork is already splendid, it just needs a little more practice.  Maybe you should add more silly expressions for reece, since I think his a goofy like character, sorry if Im wrong. Keep up the good work ^^

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CraftyToons In reply to MarchiMArrow [2019-05-19 12:07:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for your feedback!
Just a question, what exactly did you mean when you saw I should've added more shows in the sketch? Did you mean like show the expression more, as in further exaggerate it?

Also, I wouldn't say he has a goofy like personality. I would say he's more insecure or timid perhaps. I'm still developing him, though. 

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MarchiMArrow In reply to CraftyToons [2019-05-19 16:59:29 +0000 UTC]

YEahh,that's what I meant,sorry if I wasn't clear. Exaggeration in expression is what makes it unique.That's my opinion though. I really do like Reece. He's cute. Ouh,sorry again abt getting him wrong.

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HopeDiamond3 [2019-05-14 22:47:52 +0000 UTC]

Why would a fox 🦊 that doesn’t wear clothes not want to be seen in underwear?

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CraftyToons In reply to HopeDiamond3 [2019-05-14 23:30:48 +0000 UTC]

Cartoon logic. Plus, he probably doesn't like the way they look on him. 

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HopeDiamond3 In reply to CraftyToons [2019-05-15 00:52:05 +0000 UTC]

Then, why’d he put them on in the first place? His fur coat takes care of not showing anything explicit, and keeps him warm in winters.

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CraftyToons In reply to HopeDiamond3 [2019-05-15 05:55:16 +0000 UTC]

Maybe he didn't choose to put them on... Maybe he lost a bet or something, who knows? Maybe he doesn't like how they look on him. 

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MapleTreeXZ In reply to HopeDiamond3 [2019-05-14 22:48:38 +0000 UTC]

I know, right? 

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RedTheDeadGoat [2019-05-14 22:38:35 +0000 UTC]

Oooooooooooo he looks bosum

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NickDoesArts [2019-05-14 20:40:14 +0000 UTC]

A fox in shorts? Lol. That's cute! Love these poses, especially the angry one. He looks pretty realistic like this! 

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CraftyToons In reply to NickDoesArts [2019-05-14 23:28:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, buddy! That was one of my main goals!

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JackthePuppy [2019-05-14 18:56:24 +0000 UTC]

I love how cartoony you made him! I must say you've come a long way since I watched you.

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CraftyToons In reply to JackthePuppy [2019-05-14 23:26:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot! I'm so happy to hear that!

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Dalalaik20-6 [2019-05-14 15:30:47 +0000 UTC]

Looks awesome. Quite cartoony, so, I think that's good. Looks like a toon comic, really professional. Yet, I don't understand why would Reece feel embarrashed wearing pants when he is always nude.

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CraftyToons In reply to Dalalaik20-6 [2019-05-14 23:25:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I think it's because of how it looks on him. Plus, it's a cartoon. :3

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Dalalaik20-6 In reply to CraftyToons [2019-05-15 00:04:03 +0000 UTC]

Well, it doesn't look that bad. (Also, you are right, maybe I shouldn't overanalyze cartoons)

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LionheartArtz [2019-05-14 11:46:37 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you’ve improved so much in such a short amount of time! 
I love all of the expressions and poses, they do a great job defining Reece’s personality.

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CraftyToons In reply to LionheartArtz [2019-05-14 11:51:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Rita! 
As with Reece's personality, I tried to show it more in this one. I'm happy you think it's improved.

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