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Spinning-Jenny — The Sass Master
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Published: 2016-10-28 14:09:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 419; Favourites: 12; Downloads: 0
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So I know I've pretty much only posted sketches and linearts recently, but college is a real pain in the ass. I don't have a lot of free time anymore, so I've been trying to churn out a piece with color. This is the result.I've also lost a lot of confidence in my own characters, so I decided to draw someone else's. This is Amelia from Li33i 's WIP novel; she's an amazing writer, artist, and friend, and I'm deeply privileged to know her. Go check out her artwork. You won't regret it.
Art (c) me
Character (c) Li33i
Here is the reference I used. No shame.
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The pose and expression on her face is spot on! And the colours of the background lend themselves well to the dress. Beautifully done!
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I'm so glad you think so! Thank you!
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OMG!!! This is so cool!! Thank you so so so much!! Haha if you've noticed I haven't been on here it's because the site crashes my computer and the app sucks so I'm sorry that you keep having to notify me about these things! XD love her hair and facial expression! you really got her features well! Also dat dress--I might have to steal that (with your permission, of course!) her dress design right now is really indefinite...
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I'm glad you like it! Amelia is such great fun to draw! And damn, it sucks that the site crashes your computer. 
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LOL about the potato sack XD thanks! And I'm sorry you're down about your own characters. You should have faith in them! Their story is really interesting and so are their physical traits!
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Hahaha x3 And awww, thanks! I just don't see it the way you do, I really don't. They're like disappointments in my eyes (lol). But it's cool to know that their physical traits are interesting! Are their personalities sucky? XD Just curious
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Aww, I'm sorry
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Aw, thanks! XD I'm glad you don't think they're sucky. At least one person doesn't. As for giving Ophelia a few more positive qualities, see, I'm worried about that because once she overcomes her negative traits I fear she'll turn into a Mary Sue XD But I could give her a few more positive ones, there's no denying that.
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DUDE--you gotta give her some positive qualities as well tho! Trust me, I'm like a bloodhound for Mary-Sues, and I'll tell you if she gets Mary-Sueish!! (That's not to say Amelia doesn't have some Mary Sue qualities that I'm working out...) What about your sister? (Her name is Steph, right?) does she write or could you talk to her about it? Anyways try not to stress about it
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I know! XD I made her creative and whatnot, made her compassionate and inclined to the arts, but that's all she's got for now. Her redeeming qualities are few and far between. And hahaha, Mary Sue bloodhound x3 I don't see Amelia as a Mary Sue, but that's just my perspective.
And my sister (Steph, yes) writes, as well--she's in the process of writing a Victorian fantasy novel right now. She's actually told me to give Ophelia more positive traits...it's just so difficult for me to come up with any. I can't think of any to add in! D: And I stress too much about it. She's my protagonist, but she just doesn't seem very likable.
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Oh that's so cool! I didn't know she was into Victorian stuff! What period is it? Aww, I'm sorry you're concerned about it. I think she actually does have a lot of likable traits such as honesty and warmth of spirit. If I may say so, I think the issue that you're concerned about actually arises NOT from the number of good/bad traits you've assigned her, but the way they manifest in the text. For example, her self-deprecation dominates much of her commentary/inner thoughts, and although she is very kind and would in any other setting be a very likable character (and even in this setting, she is very likable), most of the interactions she has with other people involve them belittling her or her making some sort of mistake. And so while she really is a deep, well-rounded character, I think you could include more instances where she "comes out on top," or where her good character really shows through--perhaps with an interaction with Miss Whitting or Mary or even Luke? I really hope you don't find this pretentious or anything--I'm honestly just saying it because I have faith in Ophelia and I'm sad to hear that you're in a rut so I'm trying to help if I can--if what I'm saying doesn't ring true for you though, by all means, disregard it!
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Yeah, she loves the Victorian period! It's set around 1874-1875.
And aww, thanks, I'm glad she at least has some noticeable good traits lmao but I totally understand what you mean; I really, really need to put her in a situation where she does "come out on top". I don't think you've read it yet, but there's a scene coming up where she basically drags/exposes Raife at a party when they're alone together XD You'll have to let me know if this helps Ophelia's character out at all. But yeah, about the whole self-deprecation dominating her thoughts--that's very true. I wanted to give her a unique voice, but sometimes I oversaturate it and I'm trying to work on that, haha. Most of the stuff you're reading now hasn't been edited, so I'll have to go back in and fix a shit ton of stuff. And no, no, you're not pretentious at all! It's all very helpful, honestly.
Thank you for your insight!
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Great! So glad to be of help. And lol I know it's so rough when there's all that crap in the beginning you haven't edited and you're like "yeah I know I just gotta edit hold on a sec...or like two years"
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Ohhh my gosh I totally get that. Worst feeling ever. Btw, are you doing Nanowrimo this year?
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AHAH--AHAH--HAH--art school is fricking hard, bro! I so wish I had the time because I've always wanted to do it but right now I have zero---or close to zero, and for some reason I've recently become obsessed with drawing Classical statuary so that gets a bit of time as well lol
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Awww, I'm sorry to hear that
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Thanks! Gonna go back to draw more this morning before class 
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No prob!
And thank you! I'm just working on my book haha XD I usually use it to just help with my word count and motivation. So far overall I'm at 31,436 words for the rewrite/current draft.
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Oh, nice! Of which book? The rewrite of the first one?
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Yeah, that one
Also, I found a reeeallly awesome website I think you should check out. Here's the link: pacemaker.press/
I just made my own tracker/pacemaker thing today, and oh my gosh it's so much fun and it's so helpful for writing my book!
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Great! I'll check it out. Good luck with Nano!
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This is wonderfully done dearheart, from an artistic standpoint and the character's delightful attitude being portrayed.
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You're welcome, honey
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