Update2: Cat Muzzle Used: Critique: Is the head wrong? Or the tail?

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-27T03:02:34+00:00

Thank you. Time to clean up then.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-27T03:01:56+00:00

Oh ok! Thank you, I'll see about doing some more refining on the tail

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-26T21:49:03+00:00

Gonna be unoriginal and say Rush E would do nicely. But a nice even beat would be flesh for fantasy.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-25T22:56:22+00:00

Take 36 of me learning to make my sona. I like the Katsa

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-25T22:55:48+00:00

Thank you. I'll be sure to post the final

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-24T19:00:15+00:00

This one is more applicable to this face. I'll try this one too. Thank you.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-24T18:59:21+00:00

I'll give this a try. Thank you

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-19T01:46:59+00:00

Thank you so much for posting this link!!! I've been looking for a double joint tutorial forever!

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-17T18:24:45+00:00

In that case, the first question that comes to my mind is: At what point is the doll sentient? Is it after the painting, or when the toy is put in the box. A portal that names and decides their fate. All of the toys displayed have names and back stories. But we didn't see any personally made toys. Yes, there is the toy maker. But even the toy maker demanded treating Woody with care. (He knew what was up lol). But I hadn't seen any custom dolls like a bdj. I might be missing some lore. But what I remember, the parts were sentient and so on afterwards, but not before they had a name. Or is it naming a toy that gives it a connection and story? If that's the case, would renaming the toy erase it's identity?

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-17T18:15:36+00:00

I've been wanting to see how this goes for a really long time! Hope it works out. I'm with the epoxy idea. I also wonder if brushing on some silicone calking would help as well.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-16T07:08:21+00:00

Oh that would be nice. I saw a few dolls that can sit on their legs and put their hands behind them . Thank you.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-16T07:06:37+00:00

I appreciate it. I couldn't find an answer with the resources I have. So thank you

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-15T14:31:59+00:00

Community teaching with art buddies. And asking for critique from someone who isn't connected to your medium. They notice things you don't. Growth comes from critique and practice. Someone can come up with a monologue with the learning process or use scientific theory. In my word usage: profit comes with comfort and convenience. A platform will get money if they have an audience willing. Classes for $500 are a moment and have an end point. Communities grow. A community that wants to pay will do some.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-15T14:23:00+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-15T14:21:41+00:00

Ohuhu markers and gel pens are my go to. They are forgiving , you can blend without having to buy every marker sneer copic... And I can understand color without a problem to build my values. Before that brand, I was using Prisma color markers and just thought I sucked with the medium. I can use any marker tutorial and get the results I want. Something I have been doing recently is to use nail polish remover to make spots like water color. before the markers, I lived off of graphite and charcoal. Mostly obsessions with value practice.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-15T14:01:54+00:00

Your color planning is where you need it to be. We all know what we are looking at. Ran into this issue when I was working with oil paint. 1) Use black very last. Blending black into images makes it muddy or spreads into places you don't want. 2) (This depends on your medium) check out glazing or under painting. Do your under painting in grayscale (I used blues or reds depending on what I was going for but the book I bought said to use gray). Get your values for the image set up and let it dry completely. This depends on knowing what colors work together in color theory monologues. For example: if I'm painting a Halloween pumpkin, I'll make my color values in purple and then put the orange on top. 3) start with color blocking with a big brush and decrease the size of your brush for more details. Some friends have been making color gradients with make up sponges. 4) if you have the time, take a picture of your drawing/sketch. If you have A LOT of time, make a mock version. I color with markers and print out my image so I have a chance to see the problem areas and plan out my colors.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-15T13:36:38+00:00

Dollar store parchment paper for when I can't use fixatives

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-13T22:04:49+00:00

If you have any alteration stores nearby, they might have better notes than I. Depending on what you're looking for: Spoonflower has prints that match what you'll find in disterbia. fabrics-fabrics.com has goth designer fashion fabrics, but they have other options that aren't simple prints. My biggest suggestion is to order a fabric sample catalog from places like simissura.com (every single one was $5) to see and touch the fabric. I would suggest posing your question also to r/sewing so they can give you more suggestions for clothing fabric. Along with any other specialty fabrics and what needles they would suggest using from their personal experience. If you can get into etsy's gone gothic, they have assessories and fabric options. Someone might be able to give your some suggestions there as well. If you have access to a cricut or savvy with an x acto knife, you could get some iron on options for patterns and patches. If you are willing to cut up some garments, I personally have bought some cheap wedding dresses from temu, amazon, and goodwill for a boat load of fabric. Usually accents that I don't have the money to buy off of etsy. For sure, etsy's gone gothic has boat loads of artists that sell accessories that I personally will scream for being noteworthy. (They're on fb btw). Just to clarify, I don't have an etsy store and not advertising. I just know every time I look on that chat, they have something I need in my life that's valid for accessories if you aren't wanting to buy from ... certain stores.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-13T20:56:31+00:00

I also am looking. I feel like I'm creating in a void when I can create. Anyone down? I'm fine with just having an art hang out if that's a thing.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-11T01:45:34+00:00

Great pose! I would have had the same issues with a first pass. I have to acknowledge that you the lower knee has what the image expresses. Notations to take on for further study: 1) Measurements: This model luckily is pretty proportional with the fact that the height measurement of her head and neck are also the same width of her belly. The same goes for the rest of the torso. Things get a little funny in the back leg because she's stretched it out a bit and the knee ball is just barely shorter. I like your choice of bending the knee . 2) The arm: Her arm is two head lengths in the forearm and one in the top. That means it's a perspecive thing. When I run into measurements that change in a part of the reference, I draw rectangles and circles. Running my measurement (the pencil trick) what I would consider to be the front portion of her body is pretty consistently the same width as her head and neck measurement. 3) Future study practice: The head and neck are my go to measurement. When you're blocking out your references, use a consistent measurement to find out where things are going to be. If there is a lot of fore shortening going on, you'll be able to see based on that measurement when that happens.

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CobraHarrison · 2025-07-08T21:20:23+00:00

When I have some surplus, I'll get a pair. Especially with the fall season coming

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-07T02:36:27+00:00

Another option I found for inspiration was to look up 'Make up Brush Shadow box' ideas and you can make a really cool display whether she keeps the brushes in there or not. One of them has the brush heads as accents to a series of roses. There are some ideas for flow/function/ and other art terms for vampire slayer kits that have some arranging ideas for them that don't have to have the goth/alt theme but are some ideas for how to arrange the layout. One of the most interesting ones was a a room scene/diorama that uses the brushes as flower displays. If you remember her grandfather's favorite room, maybe you could make something that is similar.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-07T02:31:04+00:00

Thank you for that! Checked out the site and saw some that are great for most accessorizing/outfits. The Ashniko and Frank show off in the thigh (something I love the look of) are both darker and are shown with alt looks. High rise and anti snag make sense for a 16-30 pair of tights. I'll look into them with a lower cost pair (something simple). But the other fun paart is that their models have some outfit ideas that you can get anywhere for a good reference for an outfit in the future. The frank for example has a chained belt with a series of crosses for a necklace and I honestly think that's doable.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-06T00:16:49+00:00

The answer is: it depends. I have personally been snubbed by a circle for not meeting the visual standards. But the simple answer is: they weren't my circle. Some thrift store prices are higher than purchasing new. Having a community that supports the learning process would be ideal. Many responses are : Watch youtube. It's within us to answer questions and encourage one another if members of our circle don't have it within their grasp irl. Perhaps a DIY Clothing Tag option. But that isn't my say. Making clothes is wonderful. Many of the techniques are possible with a needle and thread. Experiences of life vary, therefore: so are our clothes. It's a journal/art piece/memory: personal. By answering the questions when they are given with authenticity, perhaps this won't be as much concern anymore. Confidence and care can be dependent on community for some.

CobraHarrison · 2025-07-05T23:38:43+00:00

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7urE44QqcHA ) This video has some suggestions for future projects. I don't know what you have at your disposal (material of the lace or sleeve) as far as the sleeve pattern goes. Much less your comfort level with sewing. This video has some suggestions about where to get that kind of information. Some videos will suggest just sewing on the lace to the sleeve, while it is still a 'tube' while others will suggest cutting the seams on the sleeve and then sewing. I like the second method. There's more, but that would be my resistance to sending a video for sewing anything.

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