starrymiss 114 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 I love the style of My Little Pony, except for when it comes to a front-facing view of the characters. I mean, profile view? Adorable. 3/4 view? Super cute. Front view? awkward and a bit ugly. Just doesn't vibe with the others. At least I've always thought so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Script Chime 184 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 I don't like it that much and when drawing I hate drawing it. It not really a hate but its definitely not something I like that much 2 I'm evil Dearie what did you expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divine plywood 1,239 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 Good point. This is actually quite common thing now when I think about it. For excample, I have always hated that dumbass-face of Micky watching straight at you, though never really knowing why... Guess animated, moving cartoon characters aren't really supposed to be watched from the front, they work better from different angles. Uncanny valley and breaking the fourth wall, all that jazz... Those beady eyes are just horrible 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastementSparkle 20,323 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 (edited) Not really, I think that last Shy you posted was super cute too. Ponies look fine from the front view...Well, except for that one time in Fall Weather Friends with Celestia. This one's a little scary. Other than this image though, can't think of any other times ponies looked really bad from the front, I can actually think of plenty of cute front images in the show though. Edited September 15, 2018 by BasementSparkle 8 Twilight is best pony. Why hello MLPForums! What have ya been up to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar-Fable 27 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 (edited) I don't think the front view is ugly at all, but I do think the side view can look better, especially when trying to draw~ Edited September 15, 2018 by Sugar-Fable 3 ☽ Art by hawthornss & gif by Humble Hymn ☾ ♡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoFoalix 24,942 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 57 minutes ago, starrymiss said: I love the style of My Little Pony, except for when it comes to a front-facing view of the characters. I mean, profile view? Adorable. 3/4 view? Super cute. Front view? awkward and a bit ugly. Just doesn't vibe with the others. At least I've always thought so. Huh? I think they all look cute. Maybe it's just me but I like all views. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJShy 873 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 I mean, it's definitely the least flattering view for the ponies, I'll give you that, but I wouldn't say it's ugly. Lemme put it like this, I've seen both Deadpool movies in theaters, and the second one is definitely much better than the first. But just because I view the 2nd one as a 10, that doesn't really change how the 1st is a 9. It's not bad, just comparatively worse. 3 DeviantART: http://djshy3.deviantart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O-78 28,605 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 The front view isn't as cute as the side view, but I'm perfectly fine with it! To me, most ponies are cute from all angles, especially Fluttershy! 5 Signature by @Mellow Mane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summer Storm 256 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 I like all of the views posted. I mean, it's hard to go wrong with cute! Not only that, but what's the alternative? Is there another front-angle that's more appealing or something? Honor and fun, Summer Storm =) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomeRainbow 473 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 They don't look ugly to me 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iam 525 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 It's the only matter of perspective, I don't find those profiles ugly, with front too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacodidra 61,040 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 I've seen comments on that before and I think that has a lot to do with what we're used to. For some reason, the front view is shown quite rarely in the show (and other material) compared to other angles. I don't find it ugly myself, I think the example included in the first post is quite cute. And I'm sure there are quite a few adorable images from that angle... 6 Signature by @Sparklefan1234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Shadow 7,830 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 This is ugly? Sorry, I have to respectfully disagree. For the most part, the front views look fine to me. Oh, who am I kidding. They're much better than fine, they're absolutely wonderful. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpWit 2,611 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 I think it depends on what's being expressed, and the lack of shading. 3/4 is the because it provides some depth which is something we're used to. Take that away and you enter a sort of uncanny valley. The lines in Fluttershy's mane are able to provide some depth by having parts for in front of and behind her face but it doesn't work as well from the side or straight on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Bleck 19,320 September 16, 2018 Share September 16, 2018 (edited) Best character designs in MLP history, IMO. Edited September 16, 2018 by A.V. 3 By Emerald Heart.↑ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowDash7x 11 September 16, 2018 Share September 16, 2018 I think I can see where you're coming from. Probably a little less cute than other views, but usually they look fine to me. However there are some exceptions such as this one, just looks almost creepy for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuteycindyhoney 13,306 September 16, 2018 Share September 16, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, A.V. said: Best character designs in MLP history, IMO. I like this image of Twilight! This one of Rainbow Dash is a little odd though, I admit. Edited September 16, 2018 by cuteycindyhoney 1 1 Thank you Sparklefan1234!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospekt 11,018 September 16, 2018 Share September 16, 2018 Apart from that awful shot of Celestia in @BasementSparkle's post, I have never thought of the front view of a pony's face as ugly... Especially when we have this: And this: 3 Signature by Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna's Admirer 945 September 16, 2018 Share September 16, 2018 (edited) I disagree, respectfully though. I am glad that they've shown such a cute front view in the show. I mean, how else we can see their beautiful face at full. Yep, I think Marble Limestone looks pretty, even with a frown. Edited September 16, 2018 by Totally An Admirer 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornAgainBrony 2,397 September 16, 2018 Share September 16, 2018 (edited) If you gaze long into a Pony, the Pony also gazes into you. Nnnnno.... I see nothing wrong with it. And comeon, a Pony looking straight at me? It's the sight that if I beheld with my own eyes, there would be tears of joy. My heart would soar into the stratosphere and never return. Edited September 16, 2018 by bornAgainEquestrian 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Bleck 19,320 September 16, 2018 Share September 16, 2018 18 hours ago, BasementSparkle said: Not really, I think that last Shy you posted was super cute too. Ponies look fine from the front view...Well, except for that one time in Fall Weather Friends with Celestia. This one's a little scary. Other than this image though, can't think of any other times ponies looked really bad from the front, I can actually think of plenty of cute front images in the show though. IMO, that one's actually decent. Still not as good as something like this, though: 2 By Emerald Heart.↑ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphor 11,528 September 20, 2018 Share September 20, 2018 I find the front view of ponies in the show to be cute. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavens-champion 1,905 September 20, 2018 Share September 20, 2018 Nope. Not me. Quite the opposite, actually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcissus 354 September 20, 2018 Share September 20, 2018 The front view isn't bad, it just isn't quite as nice as profile or 3/4 view. It would really look weird if we never saw anything but angled views, so it all has its place. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Valtasar 12,690 September 20, 2018 Share September 20, 2018 some of the best expressions are in front view, i really like this one from when they sing and let's face it, this one wouldn't be possible from side view and it's one of her greatest momments(visually and otherwise) 1 My Shop My Gallery Ask Zecora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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