Apple Bloom 2,915 October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 (edited) This is my first attempt at carving a pumpkin. (I've made simple jack-o-lanterns before but they don't count) I decided to use the technique of only shaving off the outer layer instead of cutting holes. So what do you think about it so far? I'm still working on it but I wanted some input before I finish incase you guys think I should do something different. If it turns out good enough I'm going to enter it in the 8K Brony Pumpkin Carving Contest on Reddit. Lit | Unlit (sorry for the large image size) Finished! Lit | Unlit (with reddit username) At first I cut the white part of the eyes out completely but it was too bright so I put the pieces back in. (derp) There doesn't seem to be a "craft" prefix anymore so I used "visual art" instead. Edited October 28, 2011 by Apple Bloom 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor XFizzle 8,651 October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 Super nice dude! The next logical step once finished is to eat a pumpkin muffin in celebration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop 2,276 October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 That looks fantastic! The design's perfect in my opinion. Kinda makes me wish we celebrated Halloween in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoop 8,384 October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 Awesome carving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyraHeartstrings 479 October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 That's sweet! I never even thought about just shaving the outsides off until I started spending more time on the internet. I may just do something like this... okay, probably not. I don't have an idea yet, and I'd only do it if I could enter it into a pony pumpkin contest somewhere. Still, very nice. It actually looks like her too! There are a lot of them that don't look show-accurate at all... Also I like its mane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Bloom 2,915 October 28, 2011 Author Share October 28, 2011 That's sweet! I never even thought about just shaving the outsides off until I started spending more time on the internet. I may just do something like this... okay, probably not. I don't have an idea yet, and I'd only do it if I could enter it into a pony pumpkin contest somewhere. Still, very nice. It actually looks like her too! There are a lot of them that don't look show-accurate at all... Also I like its mane. I'm not finished though. I've still got to finish the eyes, mane, and left hoof, and I'm going to carve the mane a little deeper to make it brighter. The only thing I'm not sure about is if I want to cut the white part of the eyes out. Since they're supposed to be white I think cutting them out completely will make them brighter and help the iris's show up better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyraHeartstrings 479 October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 The only thing I'm not sure about is if I want to cut the white part of the eyes out. Since they're supposed to be white I think cutting them out completely will make them brighter and help the iris's show up better.That's what I figured you'd do... They look better what there are different shades to them, not just the one layer of shaved of skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fghik 360 October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavia2 83 October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 Awesome carving! I never thought of just shaving off the outer skin before. I used to carve pumpkins, but cutting holes was always too much of a pain for me, so I just haven't bothered to in a while. Who knows, I might carve up a few next year using this technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico 790 October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 Oooh, I like that a lot! It's an exquisite carving; you captured her very well on the surface of a pumpkin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Bloom 2,915 October 28, 2011 Author Share October 28, 2011 Finished it! See my first post for pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectRKA 2,840 October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 This is the coolest thing i've ever seen, for halloween decoration. Well done ! :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Rarity Pony 4,892 October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 Halloween is now 20% cooler /)(\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Bloom 2,915 November 5, 2011 Author Share November 5, 2011 (edited) They are voting on the winner of the contest now. Something somepony made with my carving. Yay! Spiderman approves! Edited November 5, 2011 by Apple Bloom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectRKA 2,840 November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 They are voting on the winner of the contest now. Something somepony made with my carving. Yay! Spiderman approves! Hope you'll win. Or at least in the top 10 list -Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Bloom 2,915 November 5, 2011 Author Share November 5, 2011 Thanks. Here are the other contestants. I've got some stiff competition. Btw, you can vote if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleShy Sparkle 311 November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 Voted for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectRKA 2,840 November 5, 2011 Share November 5, 2011 Thanks. Here are the other contestants. I've got some stiff competition. Btw, you can vote if you like. Just gave you my vote :'D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Bloom 2,915 November 6, 2011 Author Share November 6, 2011 Thanks guys but as much as I want to win, I would rather you vote on the ones you think are the best, not just mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectRKA 2,840 November 6, 2011 Share November 6, 2011 Thanks guys but as much as I want to win, I would rather you vote on the ones you think are the best, not just mine. Any time. But i believe you have to make three votes anyways,so i didn't only vote for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bolty the filly 29 November 6, 2011 Share November 6, 2011 wow! that looks awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimsy 10 November 6, 2011 Share November 6, 2011 Oh, WOW! Those are amazing! You have great pumpkin-carving skills! It looks just like Derpy! Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Bloom 2,915 November 12, 2011 Author Share November 12, 2011 Oh my dear Celestia! I WON! I won the r/mylittlepony pumpkin carving contest! When I entered I never expected to actually win. This is awesome! This is what I'm getting. From the stencil art pro himself, The_Velour_Fog I'm so excited! I've never won a contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBz 498 November 12, 2011 Share November 12, 2011 Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezynell 2,036 November 12, 2011 Share November 12, 2011 this is amazing! nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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