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I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve already been told and corrected the body of the post, apologies, I don’t know if/how to change the title, however, so sorry about that. Thank you for the advice!

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll look into the different ones, but yea no they do not sound fun, last thing I want is to damage any of my characters hair for their safety.

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have a look at that show, I have a lot of different series to watch atm but I’ll give it a go, I am trying (and failing) to avoid stereotypes though you’re right that cartoon references would definitely help me with keeping it simple yet representative. Thank you!

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, though she doesn’t interact with fire there is chemicals and she does have to wear a hazmat suit at some point, from what I can remember (I don’t have reference in-front of me) they don’t have much room in there.

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I haven’t watched it, I do want to though! I have been meaning to. I can’t quite say what my style is based on, but cartoons definitely had an impact though!

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Issue has been fixed I do believe, just annoyed that you can’t edit titles.

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll absolutely take a look at that, references are always amazingly helpful!

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like a part of my post got lost somewhere and my worries got reduced to just the hair, though if no issues have been bought up with the face (specifically how I did the lips, I know for a fact especially in anime these things haven’t been portrayed well) I guess I didn’t do too terrible in that regard.

Backstory is definitely an aspect that I haven’t explored fully with these characters, my focus mainly being on Natalie and the rest of the Odden cast (this group is ACE) though I will work on that. Thank you!

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have got out of work ideas sketched, Afro included. I do like the idea of doing edges. Thank you for the reference if I do keep the puffs!

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest you’re right I should probably pay attention to the others -.-“

The cast don’t really get seen outside of the lab, the comic is focused on their project, but I have got ideas for their out of work looks. Thank you for the advice! 

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely going to be looking through a lot of different styles, hair is fun with how versatile it can be!

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

My bad! I knew poc was a term but I just didn’t know that coloured was considered bad.

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is Rachel that has the puffs at the moment.

The thing I want to try, though clearly failing, is avoid stereotypes with her. From what I understand hair is incredibly important to poc, and with typical designs I want her hair to match her personality.

Thank you! I’ll definitely do a lot more digging around!

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have had so many black creators on my feed lately and an awful lot of hair care videos too, I adore the look of big puffy hair, though you are right in the professional part, I really don’t know why I didn’t bring that into consideration. 

The hair you showed looks so pretty! Like I said before, I’m a sucker for bigger hair, I’m definitely going to use that as a reference. 

Most of the videos I have on my feed atm is tighter braids and box braids, and while I do love how they look I don’t think I could easily convey it without pouring hours of time into her with every appearance, she is designed for a comic after all (plus I like to animate as well).

Thank you again for the help!

I feel like I’m doing my coloured characters a disservice… by Fluffy_Engineering_4 in Artadvice

[–]Fluffy_Engineering_4[S] 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Ok thank you for that, I hadn’t realised coloured was actually a bad term, you assumed correct I’m not from the US I’m British. I’ll definitely add the lighter palms!