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So for whatever reason today I decided I would try drawing a person. I have NEVER seriously tried drawing a person like this before, and what's more surprising is I drew her body completely from memory (and used only a very loose reference for her face). Clearly the anatomy is not perfect for this reason but it just felt so good to draw so freely like that...
Though it's not perfect, I am surprisingly happy with how her hands turned out, and I'm really happy with how her face and hair turned out too.
I'm not sure why, but lately I've been feeling like I need to prove myself as an artist more. I do LOVE making squishies, especially for others, but I feel like I want people to know I can do more than that. And that I actually deserve having so many watchers (which I am incredibly thankful for). So expect a lot more other digital art from me in the future c:
So this is Zura . Zura is a character of mine who is best friends with Hana (another character of mine, who I plan to make a human forme of as well). While Hana is really shy, Zura is a lot more mischievous and playful, but is very protective of Hana and is always very gentle around her (especially when she is helping her in the garden).
I plan to write more about them soon <3
Other recent non-squishy artworks by me:
Hana's human forme:
Lovely fan-arts of her, thank you so much ;v; <3
All artworks are © Melissa Caruso 2013. Please do not use, edit or redistribute in any way without my permission. This includes blogs and other image sharing websites. Thank you ♥
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Comments: 17
cxherry221 [2013-12-02 20:46:35 +0000 UTC]
awwwwww so cute i like the way you put Zura beside the person Zura! Make sure to make Zuras bff and soon make a picture with both persons and both pets!!!!! It would be cool and i love love love your 2 new squishez they are very cute!!
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x-SquishyStar-x In reply to cxherry221 [2013-12-02 23:21:19 +0000 UTC]
Thank you!
I'm definitely making a Hana version, and will put them all together in the same picture as a reference sheet! c:
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steffne [2013-12-02 19:19:21 +0000 UTC]
I think this is a really awesome change for you! It'd be nice to see more humanised characters from you c:
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x-SquishyStar-x In reply to steffne [2013-12-02 23:20:30 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I plan on making more, I didn't realise how fun it is to draw humans!
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Marzipanzers [2013-12-02 14:28:15 +0000 UTC]
She looks rather feral/tribal.
Also, cool idea; now I know how big Zura is!
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x-SquishyStar-x In reply to Marzipanzers [2013-12-02 23:19:46 +0000 UTC]
That's the look I was going for, thanks! c:
Yeah she's quite small!
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Rubynite [2013-12-02 10:00:25 +0000 UTC]
Awwwwwwww <33
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ReyneR996 [2013-12-02 09:11:38 +0000 UTC]
Insta-faved.
this is so cute in so many levels,and the color patterns are lovely.
stay awesome.
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Paleona [2013-12-02 07:56:57 +0000 UTC]
I really love the color choices here! Everything looks so symmetrical and clean- Really cute design~
And I can completely relate with wanting to show your abilities. If I draw too much of one thing it eventually starts bothering me and I begin thinking that's all people expect from me.
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x-SquishyStar-x In reply to Paleona [2013-12-02 08:59:37 +0000 UTC]
Oh wow thank you! ;v; <3
If it means anything to you, I really love all of your artworks - from your Pokemon illustrations to your more detailed and original work. You're really very talented, and that's why I watched you c: I'm so glad we can relate to this though! I hope people will appreciate my other artworks too.
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