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Nimaru — MLP FiM G4 Head Measurements

Published: 2011-04-03 17:13:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 21434; Favourites: 253; Downloads: 605
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Description To start drawing G4 ponies, I first had to figure out measurements so I could draw them correctly and consistently. I found some patterns of where parts are placed that make the job much easier.

Since these measurements helped me, I thought I would share.


Check out my guide to drawing ponies here: [link]
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Comments: 35

Rei-gaia [2015-04-15 17:06:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks this will definitely help me. my problem is I have drawn realistic art all my life, so when i started to draw mlp characters they turned out way too detailed...like real horses lol

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Nimaru In reply to Rei-gaia [2015-04-16 11:34:58 +0000 UTC]

I imagine that would be hard. I was never a great artist, but I bet the subtle curvature will be a challenge just like it was for me.

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Rei-gaia In reply to Nimaru [2015-04-17 08:41:44 +0000 UTC]

It is indeed. my profile pic says it all. half mlp and half realistic, buti diddnt get so far in drawing by being a quitter so i will get it one day!

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stars-water [2013-05-04 08:29:02 +0000 UTC]

Hm. It took me a bit to get this, but now that I get what's going on this is pretty useful. Thanks for sharing! I'll definitely put this to use the next time I draw FiM style. c:

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Nimaru In reply to stars-water [2013-05-04 14:34:11 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad if it helped

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fuyu-oleander [2013-03-26 05:08:06 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wow, that is really cool! And so helpful, too!

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ImpactFalls1012 [2012-12-02 00:08:02 +0000 UTC]

Is there a certain art program you use, or do you use paint?

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Nimaru In reply to ImpactFalls1012 [2012-12-02 06:17:56 +0000 UTC]

Photoshop and Illustrator

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ImpactFalls1012 In reply to Nimaru [2012-12-02 21:44:30 +0000 UTC]

Ok. Can you send me a download link for Illustrator is you can?

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Nimaru In reply to ImpactFalls1012 [2012-12-03 04:58:46 +0000 UTC]

Free trial here, but it's expensive software: [link]

Inkscape is a freeware alternative: [link]

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Meow-meow21 [2012-08-07 22:56:29 +0000 UTC]

nice tutorial

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Isabelle-fox [2012-07-23 18:38:46 +0000 UTC]

I'm working on drawing my very first pony! [this is quite a feat for me, I almost zero drawing skills...just a little, the pony looks slightly like a rino trying to be a pony] its a work in progress.

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Nimaru In reply to Isabelle-fox [2012-07-23 23:37:56 +0000 UTC]

Check out my guide then! You might find it helpful (it worked for me). [link]

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Isabelle-fox In reply to Isabelle-fox [2012-07-23 19:05:44 +0000 UTC]

HA!I think I got it! its not perfect and it took a lot of erasing and redrawing, but its a recognizable pony head! I'm actually quite proud of my self!

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AlicornBob [2012-07-02 21:29:41 +0000 UTC]

I was gonna ask for stuff like this. Now I don't have to!

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vila1 [2012-06-22 11:10:22 +0000 UTC]

oh thanks i have allways somehow gotten the eyes way to higth

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vila1 [2012-06-12 20:31:57 +0000 UTC]

i just cant get it.. help?
i know how to draw a basic pony(like when i made my avatar) but i dont get this..

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Nimaru In reply to vila1 [2012-06-13 03:02:03 +0000 UTC]

Just draw circles and maybe a few lines as guides. Once you've done that, it's easier to tell where to put the ears, how big to make the eyes etc. For example, the eyes are a little below the center of the circle and are a little taller than half the circle.

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Mafon [2012-03-19 14:01:29 +0000 UTC]

interesting approach

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Nimaru In reply to Mafon [2012-03-19 15:51:50 +0000 UTC]

Note that this was just a guide to get me started in learning the style. I don't do anything like this now

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enp [2012-02-09 05:20:47 +0000 UTC]

This sheds some light on me, I gotta remember this.

I still find it difficult to draw the curve of the muzzle though.

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Nimaru In reply to enp [2012-02-09 15:51:56 +0000 UTC]

It is hard, but practice helps a lot. Just trace for a while if that helps or at least always keep a reference picture handy (a screenshot from the actual show) that's similar to your pose

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JulesBlewitt [2011-12-17 23:51:10 +0000 UTC]

woah, I just realized, but each pony has a different shaped nose!
(either that or the animators aren't consistent on that part .)

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Nimaru In reply to JulesBlewitt [2011-12-18 17:26:43 +0000 UTC]

The mane six have the same nose. It was probably the angles or the particular screenshot that I took that shows it different. As time goes on, they're doing more and more body types, but originally, it was just the one "model" for the most part.

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WulfgangArgyr [2011-11-14 22:56:15 +0000 UTC]

Finally, a practical use for trigonometry!

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Nimaru In reply to WulfgangArgyr [2011-11-15 15:57:53 +0000 UTC]

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Rdy4Zimpact [2011-10-26 04:36:58 +0000 UTC]

this can help me when i start to draw them...thank you so much! ^^

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Nimaru In reply to Rdy4Zimpact [2011-10-27 00:31:09 +0000 UTC]

It really helped me get started. You can see the progression of my art in my gallery from start to finish.

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ShibuyaCrow [2011-10-24 06:06:56 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god... this has been crazy helpful! I love your gallery and while peeking through stumbled across this!! it's great! Thanks!

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Nimaru In reply to ShibuyaCrow [2011-10-24 13:04:40 +0000 UTC]

No worries It was very helpful to me when I got started.

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ShibuyaCrow In reply to Nimaru [2011-10-27 05:43:23 +0000 UTC]

Very much so! I don't think my initial sketches, or even this final piece would have the same quality if it wasn't for your breakdown. THANKS!: [link]

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Nimaru In reply to ShibuyaCrow [2011-10-27 10:37:04 +0000 UTC]

You're definitely getting it. And the hair is really good. Hair for me was one of the hardest things at first.

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ShibuyaCrow In reply to Nimaru [2011-10-27 18:55:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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Argembarger [2011-07-22 13:45:31 +0000 UTC]

Very useful! I've been looking for something just like this for a while. Thanks!

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Nimaru In reply to Argembarger [2011-07-23 01:22:27 +0000 UTC]

Glad if it's helpful

I used it for my drawings which weren't perfect, but WERE great practice!

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