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11 years ago
Hey everyone, I'm Ozzy.
Now, I know that probably not many of you will see this, because, well, I have no followers.
Still, nonetheless, I have a question for you all:
Obviously, this is a site dedicated towards drawing Anthropomorphic artwork - something I intend to teach myself, because I'm not a realist and I rather like the style.
Now, I've been doing a bit of research - tutorials and stuff to get me started - and I've noticed that there appear to be two main ways of drawing a furry's footpaws:
- Flat-pawed; More humanoid, with anthropomorphic toes.
- Full-Anthro; Properly-drawn anthropomorphic feet, with the heel sort of half way up the back of the calf, if that makes sense.
The issue I'm having is that I like both styles.
So the question herein is:
Can I use both in the same character universe? Is it considered okay to give certain species - say, feline - the flatter paws, and canine the more animalistic paws? Is that not done? How would, say, footwear work on "proper" anthro paws? If I can't use footwear on "Full-Anthro" paws, would it be weird if, in the next frame, a Furry with humanoid footpaws was wearing sneakers?
Paws seem to be one of those minor major details where drawing Furries is concerned - some can take them or leave them, but to others the paw used in the artwork is almost the defining feature - especially if the rest of the piece, as with what will be my early works, inevitably isn't that great.
But because it's not exactly one of those features that's going to change how the art works in any great amount, I have a bunch of ideas for both styles - literally, the only thing that would change would be footwear, or a lack therein.
I know some of you are going to want to say "Go with what you feel is right, man." But... I have no problem using both styles - except figuring out footwear for "proper" paws could be a pain.
Anyway, this rambled on a bit... If anyone does see this, if you could drop me a few tips or ideas (Me being completely new to this), that would be grand!
Thanks peeps :)
Now, I know that probably not many of you will see this, because, well, I have no followers.
Still, nonetheless, I have a question for you all:
Obviously, this is a site dedicated towards drawing Anthropomorphic artwork - something I intend to teach myself, because I'm not a realist and I rather like the style.
Now, I've been doing a bit of research - tutorials and stuff to get me started - and I've noticed that there appear to be two main ways of drawing a furry's footpaws:
- Flat-pawed; More humanoid, with anthropomorphic toes.
- Full-Anthro; Properly-drawn anthropomorphic feet, with the heel sort of half way up the back of the calf, if that makes sense.
The issue I'm having is that I like both styles.
So the question herein is:
Can I use both in the same character universe? Is it considered okay to give certain species - say, feline - the flatter paws, and canine the more animalistic paws? Is that not done? How would, say, footwear work on "proper" anthro paws? If I can't use footwear on "Full-Anthro" paws, would it be weird if, in the next frame, a Furry with humanoid footpaws was wearing sneakers?
Paws seem to be one of those minor major details where drawing Furries is concerned - some can take them or leave them, but to others the paw used in the artwork is almost the defining feature - especially if the rest of the piece, as with what will be my early works, inevitably isn't that great.
But because it's not exactly one of those features that's going to change how the art works in any great amount, I have a bunch of ideas for both styles - literally, the only thing that would change would be footwear, or a lack therein.
I know some of you are going to want to say "Go with what you feel is right, man." But... I have no problem using both styles - except figuring out footwear for "proper" paws could be a pain.
Anyway, this rambled on a bit... If anyone does see this, if you could drop me a few tips or ideas (Me being completely new to this), that would be grand!
Thanks peeps :)
