What would you like to see for an YWH or Art in general?
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What would you like to see for an YWH or Art in general?
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Posted 2021-10-20 07:46:23 (edited)
Don't be shy! I'm open to hear your ideas any time! Ideas: - Banners/Logos
- Personality Poses
- Polymelia [
- Profile Icons
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 Sigyn #14227 |
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Posted 2021-10-20 08:25:47
I can't speak for other people but when I pay for YWH's, I typically go for fullbodies most often. If they're done for a standalone wolf, then I tend to prefer standing or 'action' poses so that more of the body (and summarily markings) are seen. The piece on my den page you made of Mekani is a pretty good example - it wasn't a YWH but I tend to prefer poses where the full body and a wide range of markings is seen, this is typically a sideways view! That said, if I already have a lot of art of a certain wolf, then I prefer to go for what I think fits their specific character. For example, Aserith is a villain and tyrant, thus I prefer artwork that can show him being mean, menacing, wild, etc. Then you have a sweetheart like Valiant here, and most artwork I have of him is goofy, cartoony, and more juvenile in presentation. For example, I would prefer artwork that can showcase wolves like Aserith growling, prowling, showing teeth, maybe looking battered or bloodied, etc. Headshots or fullbodies, really. On other hand, I'm fine with a wider range of options for Valiant; something more relaxed or goofy in terms of poses, even a more "chibi" style or a cartoony one would work because he's just a goodnatured ball of joy. It greatly depends on the individual wolf. That said, a lot of YWH's are standalone. I've seen maybe two or three people do couple headshots/busts, and I've seen a total of two people doing art of more than two wolves at a time, and only one of these people did fullbodies. I think there's definitely a market no one is touching of scenes with multiple wolves interacting. In fact, if I can add an addendum to that, I've seen exactly zero combat scenes and I've gone out of my way to look for them. Personally, I'd really like to see more options for: - couples interacting (grooming each other, cuddling, playing, etc.) - wolves with pups (moms/dads/pupsitters, doesn't matter!) - groups (3 or more) of grown wolves interacting, snuggling, going about their day, anything really. - battle! (1 injured wolf, a couple going at each other, a winner standing over the loser, etc.) - ...puppies! Either solo or in groups, I'm weak to cute things. I think you could also probably get a following for logos like the ones on your page as well! Always thought those looked really cool, they're stunning. :D |
 Flower #3196 |
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Posted 2021-10-20 08:40:19
For my YWH Thread (if I decide to actually do it) I'd probably have multiple options. I don't search around a lot for art myself but what I have seen are threads who either offer one YWH or a thread that offers a whole bunch. With my current custom art thread, I do have couples, pups, 3 or more, and scenes (battle for example) as options but not as examples. So I bet it's more of 'if I don't see it in examples, they don't offer it'. So even though I do have an example for pups, it's not up there with the style options. So I think that's why people don't commission me for those even though I offer them. I've thought about logos! I've seen at least one thread offering those and they seem to have a really good following! |
Sigyn #14227 |
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Posted 2021-10-20 08:58:54
I've definitely seen a variety, yes. Some threads only have one base and that works for them, while others have a wider range of them but that of course takes more drawing too! I've also seen artists who cycle through them - they'll have one base up until they get tired of doing it, then put another one up, and so forth. I'll be the first to admit that when I realised an artist was doing this, the child in me went "ooo, exclusives!" Because while they aren't custom pieces, they aren't indefinitely available either and I get a completely pointless sense of excitement from grabbing a "rare" piece (even if 20 other people have the same one, lmao). I guess you could compare it to wolvden lethals - they're all the same base but a lot of us want at least one of each to call our own! Speaking of... I haven't seen YWH for lethals literally anywhere. I don't even know anyone that draws those in hindsight so there you go, an option lol. That might be it! I remember messaging you about Sieger (the current blood/gore & anthro example), but on my end, it's mostly just to double-check if artists are comfortable with that kind of thing because it's an understandably iffy subject. I guess it might be somewhat helpful that people like me pester with a hundred questions if it helps you get new examples haha If it helps any, I certainly plan to pester for more art whether or not you offer YCHs. :D I've been in love with those on your page ever since I saw them, to be honest. I can't be the only person who saw that and thought "oh, those look awesome!" |
Flower #3196 |
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Posted 2021-10-20 09:09:06
LOL pester away! |
Sigyn #14227 |
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Posted 2021-10-20 09:19:17
I mean, the lunar event works roughly the same way. They give you a chance to get some rare trinkets, then switch things around soon after. There isn't much of the lunar event that I like thus far Lethals look hard to draw so I don't blame anyone for not trying, failing, or refusing to. It's worth trying to do a doodle in your own time and seeing if it's overwhelming/annoying to do. It might be an easy way to earn money if you're the only one offering it, but it might also be a frustrating one because various bodyshapes are hard to account for. TL;DR: Your art is fantastic but make sure you're not working yourself to the bone. Take it easy, your art's amazing and you don't have to add to your stress to do any specific thing! :D |
Flower #3196 |
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Posted 2021-10-20 09:30:04 (edited)
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Sigyn #14227 |
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Posted 2021-10-20 09:39:57
- Female wolf looking down over her shoulder at a running puppy - Conjoined Twins nipping at siblings ear - Two wolves standing on their hind legs as they fight eachother, like a hug! But an angry one. - Pack of walking wolves: pupsitter carrying a pup, large alpha male in the back, two adolescents walking/fighting with eachother in front - Couple: Male Wolf has head resting on female's shoulders as the female looks back to him with smirk/lovey face I personally LOVE ywh's and I'm usually always looking for them as I can buy multiple for my favorite pack members. But I have been seeing the same ones recently just different art styles. So I'd definitely love to see some from you that brings a whole new batch of fresh YWH's! |
 Salem #6510 |
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Posted 2021-10-20 09:45:06
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Sigyn #14227 |
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Posted 2021-10-20 10:54:54
- headshots to use as my avatar/tag - fullbody groups to showcase my favourite wolves on my profile/den I'm always on the look-out for nice YWH tags in particular, as they're one thing I change regularly to keep things feeling fresh/showcase my latest lead or stud. Having a few options with different moods/emotions would seem like a smart plan. |
 Iona #22199 |