critique wanted I'm picking a New Cutie Mark

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Let me get straight to the point. For the past few months the pony that I use to represent myself on places like deviantart has had a cutie mark that’s vague and not really relevant to who I am or what I’m good at.

 

The one I currently have is a pencil breaking on a shield. But my primary talent isn’t debate or defending and I don’t even think its writing. So I did a bit of “soul searching” for a cutie mark that I’d be permanently satisfied with. I don’t want to change my mind on it down the road and I don’t want it to be inappropriate to what kind of person I am.

 

I had a few ideas on what exactly my talent was. I want to say that it’s thinking, not just thinking to myself but insight and critique. Some people say that I’m good at talking or having ideas but I really don’t think those are actually “talents”. Anyone can talk up a storm and anyone can have ideas (even people that don’t consider themselves creative will have a few good ones here and there), they aren’t skills that play an important part in the working world. Insight seems to be a bit more useful.

 

Now, I know that I could just set my cutie mark to something simple like art or game design (the career path I’m interested in) or even creativity. However, I feel as if there are just way too many art cutie marks out there. I’d just be another art cutie make in a wave of ponies with cutie marks that are brushes or painting supplies. Besides I’m not sure it’s not my primary talent, it’s something that I like to do and even if I’m passionate about it I’m more passionate about making something. That’s why I like doing art related things I like to take something and turn it into something great that I made and I set the rules for. 

 

So I have a few ideas but I can’t decide on one or even know if there are better ideas out there.

 

1. A thought bubble

2. An interrobang

3. A light bulb (might be too generic though)

4. (something that indicates making stories or creativity but I can’t think of one)

 

So what do you good people think? Should I use one of the ideas I listed or are they not very fitting. Or do you argue that I have a totally different talent.

I’m open to anything, so please share your thoughts and criticisms.

[Pripyat Pony 2,608]

A thought bubble was what came to me when I read your post. XD Maybe combine two of the ideas, have a lightbulb inside a thought bubble? Whatever it is, don't make it too complex; the best cutie marks are the simple ones.

[Malinter 3,064]

why not an open book with a light/glow coming from the pages?

[Hazy Skies 1,010]

Now, I know that I could just set my cutie mark to something simple like art or game design (the career path I’m interested in) or even creativity. However, I feel as if there are just way too many art cutie marks out there. I’d just be another art cutie make in a wave of ponies with cutie marks that are brushes or painting supplies.

Another dark blue male pony, interested in art and game design.. and can't decide on a cutie mark..

Has a long dark colored mane.. and is good at thinking, especially with ideas for things..

 

Lol, that sounds just like me (and my OC)

 

EDIT: Btw, there's no shame in being a blank flank Being a blank flank means you can get your cutie mark later when you find your true calling whatever that may be :grin2:

EDIT: Lol, grin2 changed to the Christmas one xD

 

why not an open book with a light/glow coming from the pages?

 

OOOOOooooo.. I like this idea

I agree with Malinter

Edited December 2, 2015 by AURAequine

[MissSpotLight 27]

I would suggest my own ideas, but some of the ones listed here were very good.

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the best cutie marks are the simple ones.

 

 

That's very true, I'll keep that it mind. I'd say I have the highest odds of picking something with a thought bubble.

 

 

 

why not an open book with a light/glow coming from the pages?

 

That Idea also could work. It would definitely be eye catching.  

 

 

 

Another dark blue male pony, interested in art and game design.. and can't decide on a cutie mark.. Has a long dark colored mane.. and is good at thinking, especially with ideas for things..

 

Hah, thanks. Thing is in the video game industry there's no "idea guy". I'm more of a jack of all trades master of none type. I spread too thin with talents. Also, I cant really be a black flank. My OC looks like he's an adult and the whole "adult has no cutie mark" story line has become so cliched. 

[BlueBrony 388]

I looked up interrobang, and I think It looks REALLY COOL. I think it would make a great cutie mark for you, plus it would really stand out.