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DIY Foxes: Zhivago’s Universal Ref Sheet
Kickstarter ends 8/18/14
Reference sheets are expensive. They’re not just a simple illustration of a character, but in many cases an artistic ordeal, an exercise in getting it just right. Every darn marking, the exact eye color, and why does a lion-iguana have a cutie mark anyway?
Zhivago’s reasonably user-friendly DIY ref sheet has been helping furs build their own references since 2012. It’s a complex-but-not-overwhelmingly-complex Photoshop file with lots of options for ears, tails, hairstyles, head shapes, for male and female anthro characters. It’s pretty solid. Granted, if you’re playing, oh, a hairless dog–not that anybody would do that–there’s going to be some challenges, but from what I’ve seen puttering around the fandom, most of the complexity is in coloration, and Zhivago’s got an admirable base to work from.
With thanks to ISinMuffin for the thumbnail of “Gavin”
The kickstarter–which is a great example of a conservative, small-fund project, the sort of thing that Kickstarter2014 really lends itself to–is expanding the concept of the original, with more hairstyles, more “accessories” (tail styles, ear types, etc.), a few more species–and then taking a few steps beyond “more goodies” to add digitigrade vs plantigrade options, back views, front facial views, and even–if the stretch goals allow–feral versions.
Not a lot to say on this “short and sweet” Kickstarter, it’s a nice little project, and fans of photoshop will enjoy poking around with the original until 3.0 comes out! If you’re already looking around for a reference sheet anyway, check out that $200 level.
Note: Images used above are included to promote the work of crowdfunding artists, and are owned by the original creator.
Yes, People Are Dressing Up Like Cartoon Animals and Walking Around Pittsburgh
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/07/04/yes-people-are-dressing-up-like-cartoon-animals-and-walking-around-pittsburgh/
While most of us are probably spending the Fourth of July soaking up the sun in light clothes or bathing suits, a few have elected to go the opposite route, encasing themselves in hot fuzzy suits and hitting the streets of Pittsburgh.
They’re known as “furries” and more than 5,000 of them have descended on Pittsburgh for the ninth annual “Anthrocon” gathering, which began Thursday and lasts until Sunday.
Furries are, essentially, people dressed as animals dressed as people.
They’re like many a sports team’s mascot, only furries don’t get paid to suit up and sweat — they do it for fun.
Event rules ban taking pictures of any costumed attendees with their masks off, and some furries seemed to be somewhat private about their hobby.
“I work for a weapons manufacturing company,” one man, identified only as “Kyle F.,” told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “If my co-workers found out about what I was doing this weekend, they might take a hunting permit on me.”
The furries seem to have found a safe haven in Pittsburgh. Local WTAE-TV posted nearly 100 pictures of Anthrocon attendees in their various furry attire, and event organizers said the city has treated them well, despite their odd hobby.“There is no city that welcomes us in the way Pittsburgh does,” said Samuel “Uncle Kage” Conway, chairman and CEO of Anthrocon, to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “People here have embraced walking foxes as part of the scene.”
Review: ‘All Tied Up in Knotz’, by Andres Cyanni Halden
I just made a price list for commissions! Give me your input or ask for one if you want :3
What does everyone's fursonas look like?
I've always been curious about the people on here and what they look like. This is me. I've seen some of you, but I don't think I've met and seen everyone yet.
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Furry comics for September 2014 (Previews and Marvel Previews)
Beasts Invade the Rain Forest
It might seem like an age ago, but earlier this year the animated sensation of the moment was Rio 2. Now that we’ve moved on to the summer, Paperkutz have announced a new tie-in graphic novel, carrying on after the events of that film. “While recording bird calls, Linda loses her new digital recorder, but when Blu finds it, it’s full of strange and horrifying growls! Is some sort of new predator on the loose in the sanctuary? Before the gang can solve the mystery themselves, monster-hunters and reality shows invade, turning their quiet jungle home into pandemonium. ” Rio 2: The Creature from Blu’s Lagoon is written by Arie Kaplan and illustrated by James Silvani. The full-color trade paperback is available for pre-ordering; otherwise look for it in stores this fall.
image c. 2014 Paperkutz
Looking for a good yarn tail before RMFC
Know anyone with open commissions? I'm not really up on the best places to get these or where to discover available makers.
Any price range is fine.
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Furry news of the week: fursuiters in flight (7-18-14)
Does anyone know anyone who does backstory coms?
I need some help coming up with a good backstory for one of my characters. Does anyone know of someone that does backstory coms?
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Update: I asked about this figurine a few months ago. We got it and I just finished painting it. character is Manba.
Wondering about a game.
Hey guys I hear a lot of people like the game dust: an elysian tail (sorry if I spelt that wrong.) is it a good game? Storyline, art, game play,ect.
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