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Nym Character Design 2012
EDIT February 2013 - Since I first made this, Nym has undergone a lot of development! Just a few visual tweaks, and I've named her species; the Alecani. I've done some writing and further development of her world, story, and supporting characters. I collect most of this information in my tumblr under a specific tag. Anything having to do with Nym and her world will be here - http://eskiworks.tumblr.com/tagged/nym
I have finally updated Nym's character sheet! Yay! So a little explanation:
I wanted to get away from the typical anthro anatomy for her, because I picture her more of a fantasy creature from a book or comic, rather than an furry character. I tried to add some more believability to her flight capabilities, like the size of her wings, an added tail for steering in flight, and her size makes her a more nimble flyer.
I have a pseudo-story for her in my head, but it's pretty loosely defined and self indulgent, so this all is just for fun. I don't really have a name for her species, but I can say she comes from a colony of her kind that live in a red desert canyon type area (think Canyon lands in Arizona/Utah, Moab and Antelope Canyon), where her people live in neat homes carved out of the canyon sides. But she also spends a lot of time in an ancient old-growth forest in her story, learning plant magic and hanging out with a colony of forest dwelling versions of her species.
Overall, my aim isn't to make something that represents me as a person. She's a completely artistically indulgent character, for pure fun to draw and write about! But I guess you can say she represents my desire to dream, travel, be free, and all the wonderful fantasy worlds I had as a kid.
Also, here are some alternative markings she has! http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6965102/
And her 2 alternate color schemes - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6966156
Got any questions about her, lemme know!
I have finally updated Nym's character sheet! Yay! So a little explanation:
I wanted to get away from the typical anthro anatomy for her, because I picture her more of a fantasy creature from a book or comic, rather than an furry character. I tried to add some more believability to her flight capabilities, like the size of her wings, an added tail for steering in flight, and her size makes her a more nimble flyer.
I have a pseudo-story for her in my head, but it's pretty loosely defined and self indulgent, so this all is just for fun. I don't really have a name for her species, but I can say she comes from a colony of her kind that live in a red desert canyon type area (think Canyon lands in Arizona/Utah, Moab and Antelope Canyon), where her people live in neat homes carved out of the canyon sides. But she also spends a lot of time in an ancient old-growth forest in her story, learning plant magic and hanging out with a colony of forest dwelling versions of her species.
Overall, my aim isn't to make something that represents me as a person. She's a completely artistically indulgent character, for pure fun to draw and write about! But I guess you can say she represents my desire to dream, travel, be free, and all the wonderful fantasy worlds I had as a kid.
Also, here are some alternative markings she has! http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6965102/
And her 2 alternate color schemes - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6966156
Got any questions about her, lemme know!
Category Artwork (Digital) / All
Species Canine (Other)
Size 1121 x 899px
File Size 611 kB
Listed in Folders
Yeah, I understand wanting to suddenly get loads of commissions. XD When I first changed my fursona to how he is now, I didn't really have the means to get much art of him, and I was really sad since I finally actually liked his design.
...It's weird when someone else designs a fursona for you without your input. XD; That's what happened to me at first. I suppose it's only inevitable that I changed him, huh?
FFF, sorry for the babble.
...It's weird when someone else designs a fursona for you without your input. XD; That's what happened to me at first. I suppose it's only inevitable that I changed him, huh?
FFF, sorry for the babble.
I'm lucky enough to live close enough to the red rocks of southern Utah to visit semi-easily, but I wish I lived closer. I always love seeing the cliff dwellings. Just about any stone dwelling or cache, actually, especially old archaeology sites. Ah, seeing Petra would be a wonder thing! ;u; I hope that both of us can visit it in the future.
It may be a little further away, but I know of another awesome red rock valley in Wyoming. It's just outside of Lander, the main highway going south-east, but it goes right by it. It's really one of my favorite little valleys because the red rock just seems to appear out of nowhere. And if you view it from google maps it's this big red splotch right next to the road surrounded by green. Another reason why I like it is because the western hills of it are frequented by elk in the winter, but I always liked going in the summer to see everything be red, so I never saw them myself. xD
Yrah.. I like how her wings are designed. They are more what one would expect. Its like how bat wings are connected, but bulkier because its bird wings. And yhe size is good. Animals seem to have certain proportions yhey have to adhere to. Like if a black ant wetere 5 inched tall, it wouldn't be able to stand.
Only thing is the tail looks ... out of place? ig you want a mammalian tail, why not have a down covered apendage that extends out a meter and has yhe bird tail tlstarting half way through. And does the top bit on her head open like a cockatoo?
Only thing is the tail looks ... out of place? ig you want a mammalian tail, why not have a down covered apendage that extends out a meter and has yhe bird tail tlstarting half way through. And does the top bit on her head open like a cockatoo?
Thanks!
Hmm, honestly I think the idea of having a down covered tail rather than fur is awkward, because the rest of her is fur other than her wings. Plus having the tail feather attached midway seems like it would provide less stability when she's steering mid flight. It's also less bird-like than I prefer. This mimics the shape and design of a bird tail while keeping her mammalian tail intact. Plus she can fold her tail feathers without having them drag along the ground.
And the feather crest is movable, yes. =)
Hmm, honestly I think the idea of having a down covered tail rather than fur is awkward, because the rest of her is fur other than her wings. Plus having the tail feather attached midway seems like it would provide less stability when she's steering mid flight. It's also less bird-like than I prefer. This mimics the shape and design of a bird tail while keeping her mammalian tail intact. Plus she can fold her tail feathers without having them drag along the ground.
And the feather crest is movable, yes. =)
Ooh so this is what you went for, I think it's a good decision, I like this one best, too :D
I really like how you decided to draw the tail/feathers for streering, also the markings on the feathers look great.
Also the description sounds very interesting, that area is really beautiful <3
I really like how you decided to draw the tail/feathers for streering, also the markings on the feathers look great.
Also the description sounds very interesting, that area is really beautiful <3
Dang, I've had a species in my head very similar to this... Now I realise I can't or I'll be told I'm copying >_<
However, I have wanted a winged canine type species for a while.. if I come up with a name for my species, maybe you could use the name, but like.. as a different sub-species of? Like... the main species, and then yours and mine are two seperate sub-species?
^_^ I dunno... it's an idea ^_^
However, I have wanted a winged canine type species for a while.. if I come up with a name for my species, maybe you could use the name, but like.. as a different sub-species of? Like... the main species, and then yours and mine are two seperate sub-species?
^_^ I dunno... it's an idea ^_^
I understand what you meant now about Nym compared to Sidian, sizewise. XD And I'd still love to see them in flight together, especially if that's the terrain where she'd be found, cause as you know, I live in Utah. ;) Went down there this fall and spent many long moments gazing over the red canyons, imagining what it would be like to soar over top of them. ^.^
Your new design is very cute, I'm glad you finally found the time to finish this up. You deserve more 'you' art.
Your new design is very cute, I'm glad you finally found the time to finish this up. You deserve more 'you' art.
I just absolutely adore this character! The species is wonderful, and coupled with your divine art style, it's just incredible! I wish I could afford to have you make me a character in this species... But alas, I'm a jobless college student. Anyways, well done! a fantastic piece of art!
Brown canine with wings maybe, but... http://www.furaffinity.net/view/9064918/ I'll have to disagree with the "almost exactly" part. ;)
meh.. *careless shrug* what i really should have said is "this looks almost exactly what i WANTED my fursona to look like" XD
i dont have the imagination, talent, fancy equipment or anything of course ^-^'
Honestly the eye color is the same exact color and everything (as i had it in my HEAD) but since all i have is the back of a note-pad and some cheap-o coloring pencils and a pen i got from my state-farm insurance company LOL....ugh! *shuts up* Anyways, yours is beautiful!!!
i dont have the imagination, talent, fancy equipment or anything of course ^-^'
Honestly the eye color is the same exact color and everything (as i had it in my HEAD) but since all i have is the back of a note-pad and some cheap-o coloring pencils and a pen i got from my state-farm insurance company LOL....ugh! *shuts up* Anyways, yours is beautiful!!!
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