My trade with
sugarpoultry. Its her character Andrew (http://sugarpoultry.deviantart.com/art/Andrew-Character-Reference-NEW-113269851).
The figure is wire core with fabric skin. The tail is scrap fur. The markings are all done with Sharpie.
sugarpoultry. Its her character Andrew (http://sugarpoultry.deviantart.com/art/Andrew-Character-Reference-NEW-113269851).The figure is wire core with fabric skin. The tail is scrap fur. The markings are all done with Sharpie.
Category All / All
Species Unspecified / Any
Size 1280 x 467px
File Size 91.9 kB
This piece is actually quite rigidly constructed; a good thing - having durability and a good sense for aesthetics is a must. Aside from its construction (something I know I could never do as well), I have a few complaints:
While the seam on the "muzzle" suggests the presence of teeth, I really think the rest of your seams should be placed inside the fabric and sewn with a color respective to the area being stitched. I don't know how profound your knowledge of sewing goes, generally the process should go a lot like pants and shirts; sewn together inside out, seams on the inner sides of body parts (between legs, sides of torso) - all done to minimize the appearance of pinched lines and edges, and create an overall smoothly defined form.
When I've colored white tails in the past, I've done a few things tactically that might assist you in the future:
One, I created a "canvas" of fur by making the general tail-tube shape and flat-ironing it into a flat shape.
Two, I use either airbrushing, markers, or a combination of both. Both have their merits, and you should do what feels comfortable to your style and current supplies.
At any rate, the fur is extraordinarily done. I'm quite impressed by this. You do need to continue to watch your proportions, as the legs on this piece are rather thin for what would be a realistic body.
Excellent Job.
<3,
-Spy
While the seam on the "muzzle" suggests the presence of teeth, I really think the rest of your seams should be placed inside the fabric and sewn with a color respective to the area being stitched. I don't know how profound your knowledge of sewing goes, generally the process should go a lot like pants and shirts; sewn together inside out, seams on the inner sides of body parts (between legs, sides of torso) - all done to minimize the appearance of pinched lines and edges, and create an overall smoothly defined form.
When I've colored white tails in the past, I've done a few things tactically that might assist you in the future:
One, I created a "canvas" of fur by making the general tail-tube shape and flat-ironing it into a flat shape.
Two, I use either airbrushing, markers, or a combination of both. Both have their merits, and you should do what feels comfortable to your style and current supplies.
At any rate, the fur is extraordinarily done. I'm quite impressed by this. You do need to continue to watch your proportions, as the legs on this piece are rather thin for what would be a realistic body.
Excellent Job.
<3,
-Spy
Bipeds are a bit harder to put fabric skins on than the quadrupeds, but I see what you mean. I need to work on that a bit.
As for the tail, thank you for the advise. The only problem with your suggestion is that I am not entirely sure you can iron rabbit fur. I currently use Sharpies for such coloration because I know it sticks to both the fabric and fur (both faux and real). I think I will look around my artsy home town to see if maybe there is a class in air brushing. Its something that I have been wanting to learn.
The proportions are a bit off, now that I take a good look. I also think the legs are too short but that's probably a result of doing too many horses. The photography also doesn't help...another class I need to take.
As for the tail, thank you for the advise. The only problem with your suggestion is that I am not entirely sure you can iron rabbit fur. I currently use Sharpies for such coloration because I know it sticks to both the fabric and fur (both faux and real). I think I will look around my artsy home town to see if maybe there is a class in air brushing. Its something that I have been wanting to learn.
The proportions are a bit off, now that I take a good look. I also think the legs are too short but that's probably a result of doing too many horses. The photography also doesn't help...another class I need to take.
I am very happy with the tail, I managed to find the right piece of fur. And I have been working on my furry feet. Its got a pretty accurate "bone" structure underneath. I am going to do a full start to finish process description piece sometime soon and then you can see what's under the feet.
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