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#magiccup #Thanks_so_much_Yulia https://www.instagram.com/p/Buo_-dMoHmEUUBVOXimsEmVj1VZsh2yiAMU_R40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cgq1atge9fmk

#magiccup #thanks_so_much_yulia

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Press F to pay respect. They are always will be in heart. I'll be loving this show 4ever... https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt9dnd8lf7M/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=zot0gpdo8fce https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt-Y4HDBpm7RcZsWReTcKyzuKBL8Y6-GFkhm8k0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xwwa3i2vx75g

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How to Pony: Part 2 - Forelegs As mentioned above, the forelegs are often treated much like human arms and with little regard for how a pony’s legs would actually bend. I think this is fine as long as it is done as a conscious decision. I try to follow the guidelines whenever possible, but won’t hesitate to break the rules if I think it will make the picture better.

(As before, if tumblr made this all blurry there is a copy on my dA as well. Link)

Re-linking the other tutorials from last time because they also have some good information about forelegs: https://kilalaaa.deviantart.com/art/Pony-Anatomy-Tips-Study-Tutorial-536070448 https://sorcerushorserus.deviantart.com/art/Let-s-Draw-Pony-Bodies-Tutorial-2-542085093 https://spittfireart.deviantart.com/art/Pony-Anatomy-359510665

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How to Pony: Part 1 - The Basics (If tumblr has blurred the images beyond recognition, here is a copy on my dA: link) Starting off with the general pony body structure. Future tutorials will elaborate more on the legs and head. Proportions will vary based on style and personal preference, but ponies will typically share some similarities (e.g. location of legs, number of heads). As a disclaimer, I’m not claiming this is the “right” way to draw ponies, this is just how I think about it. Hopefully it will be helpful for others.

Here are some other excellent general pony anatomy tutorials. I recommend checking these out too: https://kilalaaa.deviantart.com/art/Pony-Anatomy-Tips-Study-Tutorial-536070448 https://sorcerushorserus.deviantart.com/art/Let-s-Draw-Pony-Bodies-Tutorial-2-542085093 https://spittfireart.deviantart.com/art/Pony-Anatomy-359510665

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How to Pony: Part 4 - The Head This one probably deserves the biggest disclaimer that this tutorial is based on the style I use most commonly and is not by any means the only right/best way. There is huge variation in how the head/face is drawn across the fandom.

This tutorial is primarily focused on the shape of the head and doesn’t really dive into details about eyes and ears and mouths. That may be the topic of a future tutorial. I’ve run out of the tutorials that were in my pipeline and will be busy with the Artist Training Ground for the next several weeks. So that’s all for now!

A few other amazing head and face tutorials. https://sorcerushorserus.deviantart.com/art/Let-s-Draw-Pony-Heads-Tutorial-1-533109076 https://kilalaaa.deviantart.com/art/Pony-Emotions-Tips-Study-Tutorial-508296275

I really like the way DVixie draws heads, so check out her gallery: https://www.deviantart.com/dvixie/gallery/28551626/My-Little-Pony

If you happen to have (or can find) a copy of the MLP: The Movie art book, it has some really good references. Page 26 has a full turn-around of Pinkie. Page 16 shows Applejack’s head from different angles and shows how the front of the face is actually fairly flat when they want it to be.

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time-lapse of that last painting

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Handmade Twilight Sparkle plush

Finished this gorgeous handmade Twilight Sparkle plush. I hope you guys like her! Almost 100 hours went into making this magical girl.

If you are interested in taking her home check out this link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XVuzjqaSQev_qgkuraqi7HFgkJfzo27wxuOwIxmF5xY/edit?usp=sharing

Please let me know what you think of her and share with any friends that would like this plush.

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This week: Form follows function! You can tell a lot about a bird by its wings.

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How to Pony: Part 3 - Hind legs

Part1 , Part2

The hind legs still give me the most trouble. Their distinct shape means you can’t as easily treat them like a big noodle or a human appendage.  Hopefully the examples above will help understand how the shape deforms based on the pose. When in doubt, look for references and try to map them onto a pony form.

(Link to non-blurry dA version)

You should definitely check out this tutorial which explains the structure of the hind legs: https://fargonon.deviantart.com/art/Fargo-s-Equine-Leg-Tutorial-638850747

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How to Pony: Part 3 - Hind legs

Part1 , Part2

The hind legs still give me the most trouble. Their distinct shape means you can’t as easily treat them like a big noodle or a human appendage.  Hopefully the examples above will help understand how the shape deforms based on the pose. When in doubt, look for references and try to map them onto a pony form.

(Link to non-blurry dA version)

You should definitely check out this tutorial which explains the structure of the hind legs: https://fargonon.deviantart.com/art/Fargo-s-Equine-Leg-Tutorial-638850747

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Luna wallpapers

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For those of you that like everything neatly organised, here’s links to EVERY ONE of my first 150 how to THINK when you draw TUTORIALS, in ALPHABETICAL ORDER for #SkillUpSunday! Enjoy, link, pin, share! Cheers! Lorenzo! How to draw ANGRY EXPRESSIONS How to draw BIRD HEADS How to draw BOOKS How to draw BOXES How to draw BREAKING GLASS How to draw BRICKWORK How to draw CABLES and WIRES How to draw CAR CHASES How to draw CATERPILLAR TRACKS How to draw CAVES How to draw CHARACTERS (3-SHAPES) How to draw CHARACTERS (FLIPPED-SHAPES) How to draw CHARACTER SHAPES How to draw COMIC COVERS How to draw COMPOSITION How to draw CROSS-CONTOURS How to draw EARS How to draw FABRIC How to draw FEET & SHOES How to draw FEMALE HANDS PART ONE How to draw FEMALE HANDS PART TWO How to draw FOREGROUND MIDGROUND BACKGROUND How to draw GAME BUILDINGS How to draw GEMS and CRYSTALS How to draw GIRL’S HAIR How to draw GRASS How to draw HAIR (1940s styles) How to draw HAPPY EXPRESSIONS How to draw HORNS How to draw HORSE HEADS How to draw IMPACT DEBRIS How to draw IN 3D How to draw INTEGRATING LOGOS How to draw INTERIOR BASICS How to draw IN-WORLD TYPOGRAPHY How to draw JUNGLE PLANT CLUSTERS How to draw JUNK HOUSES How to draw LAMP POSTS How to draw LAVA How to draw LIGHTNING and ELECTRICITY How to draw MECHANICAL DETAILS How to draw MUSHROOMS and FUNGUS How to draw MONSTER HEADS How to draw MONSTER TENTACLES How to draw MOUNTAINS How to draw NEGATIVE SPACE How to draw NEWSPAPERS How to draw NOSES How to draw PERSPECTIVE BOXES How to draw PIGS How to draw POD HOUSES How to draw POURING LIQUID How to draw ROBOT ARMS How to draw ROCK FORMATIONS How to draw RUNNING FIGURES How to draw SAUSAGE DOGS How to draw SEA WEED   How to draw SHADOW COMPOSITION How to draw SHOULDER ARMOUR How to draw SIEGE WEAPONS How to draw SILHOUETTE THUMBNAILS How to draw SMOKE EFFECTS How to draw SNOW How to draw SPACE BIKES How to draw SQUIRRELS How to draw STICK FIGURES How to draw THE HORIZON How to draw TIKI STATUES How to draw TREASURE CHESTS How to draw TREE BARK How to draw TREE ROOTS How to draw VEHICLES How to draw VINTAGE PLANES How to draw WATER How to draw WOODEN HOUSES

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Commission of Skystar :)

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Say Cheese!

An animation of “Sunny Moonhorse” by Starblaze25

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Oops, I doodled again.

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Daily Doodle #504/1000

Thank you all so very much for your good wishes, I am sorry that I do not have the energy to respond to them individually yet.  <3 Just to be clear, this has nothing to do with the little mini-comic thing I was doing.  I’ll get back to that when I can.

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Recap of the little improvisational mini-comic thing I had going .  I hope to pick it up again soon, but for now I have to literally leave it hanging.

It would make for a great if dumb joke, were it not for the fact that events in real life following shortly upon finishing the last of these doodles drown it in sickening, all too real irony.  Things are really up in the air for me at the moment, but sort of hovering.