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LitefootsLilBestiary In reply to Plague-Doc-Matteo [2013-09-29 16:29:18 +0000 UTC]

He was actually meant to have completely mechanical wings, but I don't like how they turned out, so I opted for the black wing frame rather.

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Plague-Doc-Matteo In reply to LitefootsLilBestiary [2013-09-29 17:21:20 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm I see. Then like I said maybe plan more thoroughly. You're talking to a guy who practically makes mechanical creatures, so to me its a bit more irksome. I suggest you change the actual shape and color schemes of things next time, try more boxy metal looking wings that look like they have a hinge element where the wings frames would bend. And segue that to the natural element with a square like nozzle like shape with little tiny bolts so it looks like the wing assembly attaches to some internal skeletal part.

Its pretty gruesome to imagien but with things like this where mechanical components replace organic, you kinda have to imagine the loss of a limb and replacement with a prosthetic. Unless you're going for some kind of "it natrually grows like that' kind of vibe, which with the Steam Punk element I don't think meshes too well. But hey Steam Punk Prosthetics can still be cool/cute. Have you ever Watched any of the Full Metal Alchemist animes? Think cute little Dragon Automail.

I hope I'm not being overly critical, I'm just trying to lend my expertise on biomechanical creatures.

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LitefootsLilBestiary In reply to Plague-Doc-Matteo [2013-09-29 17:34:39 +0000 UTC]

That's the last Steampunk guy for a while anyway, he was requested by one of the winners I had on a Facebook competition.
I've also got to keep costs and time in mind if my intention is to sell at a normalized price and I'm crafting on a deadline. Once I'm finished with my studies and I have some monies to get more clay I can start "experimenting" again.

I guess it's ok, although not used to getting crit.

Yeah I love FMA.

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Plague-Doc-Matteo In reply to LitefootsLilBestiary [2013-10-01 09:41:57 +0000 UTC]

Oh good point. Would it really be that much more costly to shape a wing and paint it a little differently? You already did that here. Well I can't wait to see that. I love observing Artists experiment. That's the most fun thing about DA, watching artists learn and grow and being there all that time.

I can see why, your sculpts are usually too adorable to critique.

Me to, it was such a great series. I'm glad they went back and redid the anime to, FMAB follows the manga where the first one swerved off into left field. Plus the Animation is Even though I stopped collecting Anime(it got too damned expensive), I still want FMAB in my anime collection. Who's your favorite character? For me, its tough. Colonel Mustang was a stone cold badass, but Armstong is pretty funny and has cool Alechmy. Plus I really like Christopher R Sabat's voice acting since I watch anime dubbed. So many awesome characters in that anime, and such a refreshing story line to. Its definitely one of the best animes out there.

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LitefootsLilBestiary In reply to Plague-Doc-Matteo [2013-10-01 09:55:26 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, love the newer one. Although I'm glad I watched the first one first (if that makes sense O.o), one of the best bittersweet stories I've ever experienced. 

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Plague-Doc-Matteo In reply to LitefootsLilBestiary [2013-10-01 17:04:04 +0000 UTC]

Oops guess I didn't hit send on this. Oh well.

I lost interest in it once I heard it was way different from the Manga. And it did get kinda weird for me to. So the combination made me lose interest. I think now I'd rather go back and watching after watching FMAB to compare it to the actual story. My buddy watched a FMA movie the other day, it was good but did nothing for the story.

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LitefootsLilBestiary In reply to CelestialCreatures [2013-09-26 07:02:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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LitefootsLilBestiary In reply to FatDragonArtworks [2013-09-25 18:29:23 +0000 UTC]

I tried to perch goggles on one of mine, the blue one from a while back, but I think their lack of forehead makes it rather difficult, he just didn't look right.

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FatDragonArtworks In reply to LitefootsLilBestiary [2013-09-26 11:05:06 +0000 UTC]

I rather like how they hang around the neck on yours.   My dragons have more of a forehead so the forehead works...I think I'd have trouble with the neck dangle lol

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LitefootsLilBestiary In reply to FatDragonArtworks [2013-09-26 15:28:08 +0000 UTC]

lol at neck dangle

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LitefootsLilBestiary In reply to HowManyDragons [2013-09-25 09:24:22 +0000 UTC]

thanks, they're fun to make, although still can't put them on their actual face - it looks so weird, so around their necks is best for now

I tried to bring the focus more onto their eyes and faces, but I think the depth of focus there was way too shallow.

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HowManyDragons In reply to LitefootsLilBestiary [2013-09-25 09:44:38 +0000 UTC]

Haha, it's the same reason I don't put glasses on my dragons. Mine just look weird since their eyes are on the sides of their heads! But that's okay, how many steampunk themed characters actually wear their goggles as eye protection? I think they're usually just for show.

I understand what you're going for, as I try to do the same with my pictures, but in this one, I really want to look at the details like the goggles and the key, and I just can't!

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LitefootsLilBestiary In reply to HowManyDragons [2013-09-25 09:47:45 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, all I can get away with is a monacle, that still looks ok, but yeah, glasses just don't work because of where their eyes are.

I updated it. I think the focus on the eyes idea works for facebook or etsy, where you're trying to "sell" the piece to people that don't necessarily sculpt, but for dA, where there are more artists doing the same type of work you want to focus on details.

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HowManyDragons In reply to LitefootsLilBestiary [2013-09-26 18:51:00 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, I appreciate the update. >w<

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