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Crystal Sparkle

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This is something I've personally longed for the forums to have. Any since I'm here I guess I can talk about some of the things that's been on my mind lately as far as my OCs:

 

I'm still in creation of my newest OC, Dunn Loring, but I have no idea what her special talent should be Plus I've been struggling to make mine as original and visually appealing like some OCs on here. I'm also considering changing Clarendon's special talent. I haven't yet to find someone who can make Greenbelt's cutie mark for me. (Position is still open!!! ;) ) I'm also having trouble creating Takoma.

 

I guess the reason I'n having such an issue with Dunn Loring and Takoma is because I'm trying too hard to make all my OC's be on Artsy Dreamscape's level in the sense of originality. Which is one of the many reasons I'm so intrigued by Artsy, or Arylett Dawnsborough for that matter. I've read a little of her blog called Arylettopia, or something or other, (She really loves her red!) and don't get me started on her blog, here on the forums: Arkra de Memoiri, And well her ideas are a lot like mine, but somehow she was able to make her dreams an reality, where, I have no freaking clue what the first step should be. She also an amazing artist, but it's her words that really pulled me into her. I know it's sounds like I'm in love with the girl (which I am not!), but I just really admire her. And I wish I could be as original and creative as her.

 

Wait a minute, wasn't I talking about my OCs? Anyway I was thinking of making an OC who is Artsy's biggest fan, but I'm not sure she would like that... She may be sensitive about that and I don't want to come off as a groupie or creep her out or anything. I guess you can say I'm a huge fan of ol' Arylett! I'd love to make an OC based off of her, but as uncreative as I've been I'd probably just end up making a copy of her. *groan*

 

So that's what's going on in OC-land, an now I have to pay attention is class...

 

Byesies!

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Why hello there. I see what you've posted.

 

(By the way, Arylettopia isn't a blog. It's just a silly website with ideas. :P)

 

I'm quite flattered to hear that I'm so admired. That my words pull into you. Honestly, I've never really thought myself to be all that special. I just... do what I do and it's normal to me.

 

I've looked at the characters you were referring to, and I must say I like Clarendon's design! I don't think her special talent needs to be changed. You have a good grasp of color scheme in it, and I particularly enjoy the fact that she has a British accent. (Or Italian, it seems to have been changed since I've read your other entry. Even more unique.)

 

I also find Greenbelt's feisty personality to be fitting, and almost have a sort of humanlike realism.

 

Design is a hard thing to grasp, And originality? Well, just don't try too hard! You'll pull your own head muscles. It's nice to derive inspiration from others. I often do so! I use other's concepts to inspire my own sometimes. I'll base a few poses on some art I may see loosely, take things from different art styles, things like that. But also remember! Everyone has their own flavor. And you just have to find yours. Don't try too hard to imitate me. Just let the creativity flow rather than intentionally trying tot be original.

 

Also, I think Artsy would be a little weirded out by having a fan. I don't think she'd actually be so notable as to have one. I'm personally kind of bemused about it myself. But I wouldn't mind one who admired her, really. Just not as much a fan or a groupie behavior. XD

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