pipamir In reply to Goofs [2016-09-30 18:11:21 +0000 UTC]

Never ask me for tips because I ramble! Here is what I consider a winning formula for the current Oekaki adopts:

I can't comment much on designs for species as these vary greatly, but if your goal is a successful species, follow trends - see what else is popular and then come up with your own original design that might include some of those elements. By no means copy anyone, but basically, if your design is very out-there and doesn't include anything that most people seem to enjoy, the species may fail (but it may also do just fine, and start new trends, that's just hard to tell). For example, on CS right now, horse species are very popular. Horses can be very similar but some people take their own twist on horses to make them unique to their "species." Different breeds and characteristics, etc.

As far as linearts for the designs, keep it simple. If it is super complicated and considered by many hard to draw, it'll be harder for people to get into them. You'll notice a lot of the most popular species are really in fact quite simple to draw and aren't very complicated. This goes for the actual adoptable color designs created, too. A super complicated color design is fine once and a while, but sometimes simpler stuff is more pleasing to the eye - and the person who may wish to draw that character. 

The Tenvis Cats are a good example to bring up. The concept is fairly simple - a big cat who lives in the jungle with some frills. I gave a purpose to the frills so they make a bit of sense and aren't just there for looks (though they are, lol). The designs have a pattern they sort of follow, so they aren't entirely random (they have multicolored rosetted spots) and also makes variations that don't have the pattern rare and desirable (always good idea to throw in those once and a while to make things interesting and sought after). The lines aren't overly detailed or complicated, the shading isn't in the way of the designs, and they are smooth and solid.

I'm not sure what else you may want to know, but this is the general approach I take to adopts.  

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Goofs In reply to pipamir [2016-09-30 18:27:03 +0000 UTC]

Ah, this helped tremendously! Thank you so much!
Ill keep all these in mind!

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pipamir In reply to khnite [2016-05-10 02:08:56 +0000 UTC]

hey!! been good, been busy busy busy. how have you been?? its been so long! <3

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khnite In reply to pipamir [2016-05-10 03:01:35 +0000 UTC]

I have been alright, got this bug and been sick for the pastl week. ;A;
I've been keeping busy with the furry art ;3c

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pipamir In reply to khnite [2016-05-13 00:25:23 +0000 UTC]

ahh that sucks ;w; hope you feel better soon. i dont really check dA much anymore but if you have skype and want to add me just lmk your skype, because im always on there. 

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khnite In reply to pipamir [2016-05-13 01:00:55 +0000 UTC]

Thankies hun. Aaah I will note you mine.  Must be kept it a secret. :3c

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pipamir In reply to SnivelGriffoon [2016-02-03 04:59:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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pipamir In reply to BlackFireDeath [2016-02-03 04:59:35 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much c:

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pipamir In reply to cnuf [2016-02-03 04:59:42 +0000 UTC]

thanks!! ;w;

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pipamir In reply to ExpectOCs [2015-11-18 16:54:40 +0000 UTC]

you are very very welcome and I'm glad you liked it <3

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pipamir In reply to Crisadence [2014-06-16 19:39:51 +0000 UTC]

thank you quq
for quite a long long time, hehe.

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pipamir In reply to eellie [2014-06-06 01:46:43 +0000 UTC]

nooo omg haha

no its a star pillow but i can see how it looks like vomit lol

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eellie In reply to pipamir [2014-06-06 08:05:25 +0000 UTC]

omgomg im sorry!!!

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pipamir In reply to eellie [2014-06-06 16:40:06 +0000 UTC]

lol all good c:

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pipamir In reply to icseal [2014-01-18 20:57:26 +0000 UTC]

I am c:

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pipamir In reply to Xerrkesslerr [2013-12-05 23:37:00 +0000 UTC]

I've never heard of that but! I'll try it c:

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Xerrkesslerr In reply to pipamir [2013-12-05 23:48:05 +0000 UTC]

people will go crazy over your art I swear XD I showed the co-owner of the oc (the pixel i got from you XD) and she urged me to convince you XD

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pipamir In reply to khnite [2013-10-24 12:02:51 +0000 UTC]

heyy <33

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khnite In reply to pipamir [2013-10-28 18:10:20 +0000 UTC]

how you doing girl?

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pipamir In reply to khnite [2013-10-28 21:59:19 +0000 UTC]

im doin well yo how you doin??

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khnite In reply to pipamir [2013-10-30 04:44:41 +0000 UTC]

I'm doing alright, been hooked on Pokemon X lately. x3

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pipamir In reply to khnite [2013-11-01 22:05:05 +0000 UTC]

aaaaaahh no fair o3o I wanna play x or y sooo bad but I don't have a 3ds lol
i hope its fun <33

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khnite In reply to pipamir [2013-11-03 07:41:38 +0000 UTC]

Join me D8< *hands you one*  
I like it so far, it has its flaws. But I love the new dragon pokémans and that Pokémon Amie thing ~u @

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pipamir In reply to khnite [2013-11-17 01:55:00 +0000 UTC]

i wiiiish i dont even have a 3ds sooo
ill just stick with a pokemon ruby emulator on my phone LOL

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khnite In reply to pipamir [2013-11-23 05:39:02 +0000 UTC]

 Thats pretty cool. 8D 

Classics are always nice to play. 

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pipamir In reply to PandaBear518 [2013-09-15 20:04:14 +0000 UTC]

Once and a while, yes c: Not right now, though.

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