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uh ... spacecat

mr0rangemr0range Registered User regular
edited March 2009 in Artist's Corner
I couldn't think of a better name. For one, he's not actually a cat, that's his helmet. Anyways, this is a character for an upcoming short story going into an anthology.


I'll figure out his name soon enough.

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and the sketch which I also liked


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  • NappuccinoNappuccino Surveyor of Things and Stuff Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I'd say the head is way too big and makes the figure unbalanced (it isn't super-deformed enough to where it looks "right") Other than that, its a pretty decent job

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    Rorus Raz wrote: »
    There's also the possibility you just can't really grow a bear like other guys.

    Angel_of_Bacon wrote: »
    Not even BEAR vaginas can defeat me!
    cakemikz wrote: »
    And then I rub actual cake on myself.
    Loomdun wrote: »
    thats why you have chest helmets
  • mr0rangemr0range Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I have a very hard time "super-deforming" as my brain is locked to realism, I have a hard time pushing my way out ... his body grew while I was drawing.

    I'm trying to force myself to draw something different than my norm, so thus what we have here.

    thanks, I'll keep at it. I also want to make it possible that he can realistically move around I guess - that's where I'm coming from. But, it's comics and I need to let go.

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  • NappuccinoNappuccino Surveyor of Things and Stuff Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Well, if you want the body to be superdeformed, you really need to squish him down... and make him thicker.

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    Rorus Raz wrote: »
    There's also the possibility you just can't really grow a bear like other guys.

    Angel_of_Bacon wrote: »
    Not even BEAR vaginas can defeat me!
    cakemikz wrote: »
    And then I rub actual cake on myself.
    Loomdun wrote: »
    thats why you have chest helmets
  • NibCromNibCrom Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Because of the way the back of the head ends, I thought it might be just an over-sized helmet. I like the fact that he is here to blast fools.

    I like your colors!
    I do like your colors, but I'm mostly saying that to destroy Kenny.

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  • mr0rangemr0range Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    yeah, it's basically an oversized helmet ... think

    dark_helmet_angry.jpg

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  • NappuccinoNappuccino Surveyor of Things and Stuff Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    mr0range wrote: »
    yeah, it's basically an oversized helmet ... think

    dark_helmet_angry.jpg

    Oh, well... in that case, I might have to retract my statements earlier. It would be cool to have a picture with the helmet on and with the helmet off, for for comparison.

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    Rorus Raz wrote: »
    There's also the possibility you just can't really grow a bear like other guys.

    Angel_of_Bacon wrote: »
    Not even BEAR vaginas can defeat me!
    cakemikz wrote: »
    And then I rub actual cake on myself.
    Loomdun wrote: »
    thats why you have chest helmets
  • beavotronbeavotron Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    you're going to have to do something different for the eyes of the helmet
    cause as they are now, unless his actual eyes are set really far apart on a really wide head, he wouldn't be able to see out of both of those at the same time.

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  • crawdaddiocrawdaddio Tacoma, WARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2009
    Two words: fiber optics.

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  • mr0rangemr0range Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    crawdaddio wrote: »
    Two words: fiber optics.

    Yeah, his head fits snug into an internal helmet which basically has goggles (for lack of better words) that tap into the eyes.




    I think I might change the name to Spaceman McCatterson

    though ... maybe not.

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  • mr0rangemr0range Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Nappuccino wrote: »
    It would be cool to have a picture with the helmet on and with the helmet off, for for comparison.

    Spacecat takes his helmet off for no one.

    but ... here's a rough comparison of where his head would be. My proportions are also changing a bit here. I'll have to nail this down a bit more.

    spacecat2.jpg

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  • MetalbourneMetalbourne Inside a cluster b personalityRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    y'know, if you made his feet bigger, it'd balance out.

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  • AllanAllan Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Personally I like it. All of it.

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  • XALXAL Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I think you should rename him space furry.

    That way you don't have to change anything about the design and everyone has a good lol

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  • KochikensKochikens Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    The little kitty face on his chestplate sells it.

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  • spellchromespellchrome Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I really like the feel of the art. The lines are nice. The character looks fun too.

    The idea of walking around with a helmet that big on makes my head hurt; it would be awkward. As a cartoon though it's nifty. Reminds me of an 8 or 16 bit era mascot.

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  • 1ddqd1ddqd Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Definitely getting a Spaceman Spiff vibe here!

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  • RandomActionRandomAction Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I'm just wondering if it's a helmet why does the skin color and spots on his arms match the ones on his helmet. o_O

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  • Sam :)Sam :) Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    RandomAction wrote: »
    I'm just wondering if it's a helmet why does the skin color and spots on his arms match the ones on his helmet. o_O

    Yeah that's what I was thinking. Is he a human person under the mask or a mini version of the mask? If the mask is not part of his body maybe it could have a different color scheme and not something that resembles skin/fur. More like metal or stone or wood.

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  • mr0rangemr0range Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Well, it's a suit ... like a costume. Like them thar comic books. His skin being exposed wouldn't be a good idea ... on other planets and in space. Should his costume not match his helmet?

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  • Forbe!Forbe! Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I think your readers are going to have a hard time understanding it is a helmet from the get go. Unless you are going to put commentary to explain your artistic choices in drawing him.

    I suggest finding a better solution to the helmet size. Because as it looks right now, without seeing any of your other art, it looks like a cheetah dude with a big fucking head. The texture on the 'helmet' doesn't help make it feel like a helmet. It looks too natural.

    I think the 'suit' looks like his skin. It throws the whole thing off and again, makes it look like just a cheetah with a big head. If you're going to go with that pattern, repeat it elsewhere to make it less confusing, or get rid of it all together.

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  • KendeathwalkerKendeathwalker Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    um. I was suprised when I scrolled down to read comments saying the giant head didnt read as a helmet.

    I picked that up right away, pretty obvious the way the back of the head sticks out over the body and ends.. like a helemt. It doesnt shrink down into a tiny caricature like neck..

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  • NappuccinoNappuccino Surveyor of Things and Stuff Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I think we're all used to seeing superdeformed characters so the head doesn't seem out of place in a comic book world.

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    Rorus Raz wrote: »
    There's also the possibility you just can't really grow a bear like other guys.

    Angel_of_Bacon wrote: »
    Not even BEAR vaginas can defeat me!
    cakemikz wrote: »
    And then I rub actual cake on myself.
    Loomdun wrote: »
    thats why you have chest helmets
  • NibCromNibCrom Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    It originally read like a helmet for me, but it matches the color of his arms, which look like his skin, not a sleeve or armor. I think that is what is confusing people. If it was more obvious his arms were not his skin, this could clear up some confusion. Also, you could have dents or scratches on the helmet to indicate it is artificial.

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  • KendeathwalkerKendeathwalker Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    NibCrom wrote: »
    Because of the way the back of the head ends, I thought it might be just an over-sized helmet. I like the fact that he is here to blast fools.

    I like your colors!
    I do like your colors, but I'm mostly saying that to destroy Kenny.

    Sonofabitch!

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  • mr0rangemr0range Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Ok. No skin pattern on the arms. will do. I understand how people are seeing that.

    As far as the helmet, I think once people see no facial expressions or the mouth not opening or anything, people will understand it's a helmet.

    Actually, it's supposed to almost be where people question "what is that? I giant cat head? or a helmet or what?" I wanted it a bit ambiguous upon first glance, then they start reading the story and realize it's a helmet. And then I want people to question "why is that helmet so big and why is it like a cheetah head?" ... I want people to be curious. I did try to imply some dings on the first pic, but maybe they weren't obvious ... I'll imply harder next time.

    thanks for the comments. This is always a good place to help my stuff grow/evolve/refine.

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  • NakedZerglingNakedZergling A more apocalyptic post apocalypse Portland OregonRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    To be honest i would say if you like prints on the arms keep them. It's a fun character, do what you want with him. Not everything needs to be explained, and a lot of times when they are it's lame.
    I think the design is sweet. I love the colors and style, and would def give a comic or whatever with him in it a chance.

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  • NakedZerglingNakedZergling A more apocalyptic post apocalypse Portland OregonRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    ps...kinda reminds me of joe ledbetter's stuff. I love his stuff. Check him out. http://www.joeledbetter.com/

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