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Before anyone jumps my case or wants to say something, there are some things I want to clarify artwise - in the fullviews, they are about a month old and don't quite fit even my style change in 2 weeks. c_c His right wing -is not- smaller than the left, I just have problems with 3/4 foreshortening. Lu happens to be crouching so low only because I couldn't fit him on the cardstock. The wings are 4 different choices of style, same with the 3 tails. But the headshots show how his ears can be docked according to emotions. Non of those 3 sections are required to coordinate with the ones above or below them.
His name is Al Bhed for 'collar' foremost. Pronouned (Loo-mean). The collar is very heavy and affects his posture. His eyes are "camouflaged" to his surroundings so to speak. For example, if he was associating with another character that was prominently orange in colour - Lu's eyes would respectively be orange. Same for enviroment, if he's in a feild of grass - his eyes will be a shade of green. The default eye colour as shown, is Teal. His fur can have the same affect but in a very minute way. Instead of completely changing colour, the fur more so reflects the surrounding colour just slightly. Lu's wings can change in size and/or style without limits. What ever happens to suit your style. The ones shown are of a -backview-. With the tails, he's most commonly seen with the longer wolf-like one, but can be the other 2 also. The swirls in his ears originate from the -thicker- portion of the ear, regardless of position.
Lummyn's main "purpose" is to portray emotions/feelings or do something that I just couldn't do with any of my other characters cause of their personalities or personas. Lu, is actually unisex -neither male or female but is dominantly more male looking. He also has no sexual preference and be coupled with males+females. He happens to have no reproductive organs, therefore really doesn't see the need to wear clothing. I may create an outfit for him later in case someone is uncomfortable drawing him this way. Otherwise, the only piece of 'clothing' Lu is generally seen with is a very long red ribbon held in his mouth and/or hands. He's fasinated with anything and anyone red in hue.
I think that's about it for now. Sorry for the long explanations...most people seemed to think that since his design was simple that he, himself was too. xD; hah. If there is anything I might have left out or you need to know - PLEASE COMMENT or contact me via note.
• [Materials 1, 3, 4, 9, 10] <-- Plz Click here for list and info.
• [Dimensions] 3 sheets of cardstock, assorted sizes drawn.
• [Completion] 8hrs in a span of 1 week, fin'd Jan-4-2006.
• [Disclaimer] Images/Lummyn/design copyright © NLT-05/06
• Please DO NOT alter, edit, copy and/or redistribute! XP
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Comments: 37
Nanuka In reply to sanrixian [2006-02-20 03:00:36 +0000 UTC]
Yes. It's all explained in the description...
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SoshenCloud [2006-01-17 07:06:32 +0000 UTC]
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....................how does he pee?
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Nanuka In reply to SoshenCloud [2006-01-20 02:06:52 +0000 UTC]
I don't ever consider that with my characters....
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Sarrla [2006-01-07 10:49:46 +0000 UTC]
i love the character... very cool
the layout for the refrence works really really well. its clear, attrative and simple, i love the sections at the bottom, with the wing positions and such :3
verry nice
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DrakenByte [2006-01-06 22:23:21 +0000 UTC]
I thinks this looks awesome! Awesome character design!
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mairee450001 [2006-01-06 21:12:53 +0000 UTC]
this is the most intensely emotional char you've ever made (that i know of) he/she seems as though they'd be very insightful and sensitive. the perfect partner.(for anyone...lol) love to see more drawings of him/her. wonderful work as always
ps-so much personality. how do you do it?
pps-is there a story in the works to explain the collar/ribbon?
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mairee450001 [2006-01-06 21:12:47 +0000 UTC]
this is the most intensely emotional char you've ever made (that i know of) he/she seems as though they'd be very insightful and sensitive. the perfect partner.(for anyone...lol) love to see more drawings of him/her. wonderful work as always
ps-so much personality. how do you do it?
pps-is there a story in the works to explain the collar/ribbon?
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uke-kadogami [2006-01-06 21:02:08 +0000 UTC]
(Since i havn't been on here for like...billionzzzz of minutes.lol...i almost forgot how to leave a comment )
Anyways,
I REALLY FRIKIN LIKE IT!!! RAH!!! <-Excitement overload...and...over
I like how you're doing the whole different expressions idea. COPYRIGHT 'NUKA FOOLZ!!!!!
*Ahem*
Moving along...
Does the tail get smaller? As well as the wings. I need answers!!!
He's nakey..ooh baby! Lol j/k.
Last but not least type of question:
Whats the red ribbon for???
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BOnekO [2006-01-06 20:49:12 +0000 UTC]
like camilion, cool, its very good i like lu a lot, he is almost like an angel.
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Lazipto [2006-01-06 19:11:46 +0000 UTC]
oh dude!..thats really cool how you have him set up..like the character sheet thats really cool!
camo-eyes?..that is soo WICKED! 8D
you just gave me insperation 8p....look what you'v done XD
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ZIM402 [2006-01-06 06:36:57 +0000 UTC]
is that like a tear down his back? poor cute guy/ girl
also
if the collar is so heavy, why hasent he ever taken
it off? can he? to sleep maybe?
*love the depth of this character
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The-Sax [2006-01-06 04:06:37 +0000 UTC]
His ears are pretty. And the color changing is a nice concept ^_^
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So-naa [2006-01-06 03:18:15 +0000 UTC]
Ears look fine to me. I can definitely see the perspective it was meant to be in ^___^ Looks wonderful. I admire your awsome ability to make character reference sheets!
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Serenity-chan [2006-01-06 03:06:03 +0000 UTC]
This may be a reference but for a really nice fade-y look when you airbrush, use the smudge tool on the ends of your shade colour. ¦D It gives a really nice painty-ish result. Love how simple this is, pleasing to the eyes.
[[ If you're wondering, I may not be the most active comment making watcher or anything, but just so you know, I DO look at your pieces when you post. ¦D And I certainly enjoy them. ]]
Sounds like Lu is a super flexible and general character -- Fitting anything, really. Leaves room for the imagination, I very much like that. By the way -- I really, really like how you draw canine profiles. Oo So basic, but attractive.
Hope to see some more Lu artwork, and the many concepts that can be applied... ¦3
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nickel-city [2006-01-06 02:40:31 +0000 UTC]
I can't wait to draw him! (grabs his fluffy tail and runs away)
He's so cute. I think this is now my favorite character of yours. (I seem to say that with every new character eh? LoL). His design is so beautiful, accenting both the great qualities of a man or a woman. Maybe that's why he has no gender. Tee hee! I think it's great that you decided to make a character like this because you don't find them often. Fur's are always assorted one way or the other; What I mean is, they're either straight or gay I guess. He's unique in himself.
I like how you used Al Bhed for his name too. I've always been fond of how Square decided to make their own language like that. And how his name applies to the collar around his neck, it's quite intersting. It almost makes you want to know the background behind it. And his eye, they almost seem sad to me. But when I scrolled down to see the cute faces at the bottom, I could see hapiness as well. Like you said, he's the perfect character to express emotions. Well done.
I also like how he is a mixutre of fur and feathers. The fur on his elbows is nice, and I'm starting to see a pattern. Does Lummyn represent you at all? I mean, he is a bit similar to Nuka, or so I think. I mean, looking at his head, not bald, but not extra hair really, reminds me a bit of your fursona. Is there a connection at all? Just curious. Great work on this, I can't wait to draw him. I'll be scanning the pictures tomorrow night hopefully, just in time for the deadline. The scanner has been broken but my dad's working on it now. Should be up and running in time.
Keep up the great work! Amazing Pictures!
--Nicki
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Nanuka In reply to RedOctober90 [2006-01-06 01:02:18 +0000 UTC]
Erm...it's on the reference, the bottom right. Unless you mean something else? O_o
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RedOctober90 In reply to Nanuka [2006-01-06 01:23:30 +0000 UTC]
I meant does he wear it? I remember seeing it at the bottom, but not actually on him.
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Nanuka In reply to RedOctober90 [2006-01-06 01:36:22 +0000 UTC]
XD oh. lol. Since it's the reference, I didn't have him with it. But if anything, he only holds it in his mouth or hands for a sort of extra symbolism.
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RedOctober90 In reply to Nanuka [2006-01-06 01:43:36 +0000 UTC]
Oh, alright. I thought he wore it. That explains things.
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Tanginello [2006-01-06 00:49:20 +0000 UTC]
Lummyn is so CUTE o_o <3 I love 'im. Elegantly simple, and I like how versatile his design is. Digitgrade legs= awesome. And I love your snouted anthros to pieces. Also, that collar is really cool, even though it looks painful xD; Guh, I wouldn't want to wear it.
Red is a really cool color, too o:
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Nanuka In reply to Tanginello [2006-01-06 00:54:22 +0000 UTC]
Thanks Tangi! I don't know why I like him/to draw him so much...O_o;; The versatility is what's got me hooked. He was honestly just some random char sketch one night on the phone with Reiko, and now has become on of my absolute fave characters of mine. n.n lol. Whenever you get some free time and/or fin the Reiko Trade, I'd love to see you draw him. ;3 I think either Kapu or Lance would be perfect in return cause they both have one similar design to his and are both white. Well, not to rush ya of course. x3 Red is the most awesomest colour out there. *is using a red devART skin right now*
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risha [2006-01-06 00:37:57 +0000 UTC]
Ah hem...
Am I gonna be drawing 'im for a tradey? You never replied to my note. lol.
Nice reference, btw. ^^ I think this is your best yet. Lummyn ish very complex...but I knew most of this stuff about him already. lol.
oO" The ear position part of the reference scares me, because I'm going to be doing nearly the same thing with Poink and Boink's references.
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Nanuka In reply to risha [2006-01-06 00:41:18 +0000 UTC]
Lu is sexy and he knows it! xD;; lol. Sorry I havn't replied just yet, I have to get offline in...4mins. ;w; I'll promise to reply atleast by Sunday if all goes well. Yar, he's contradictory...simple yet extremely complex. c__c? lol. Thanks too btw.
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risha In reply to Nanuka [2006-01-06 00:53:38 +0000 UTC]
I think that's the same with Straps. ^^ I need to draw 'im the way I imagine him sometime....all sexy like.
I actually have a pose in mind already. oO"
It's okies. *awaits reply*
Simple....yet complex. oO" Craziness....
You're welcome. ^^
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DemonShifter [2006-01-06 00:36:56 +0000 UTC]
Awesome I really like how you did him!. I just wish I could draw wings as good as you though. Great Job. =3
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darkenedbloodwings [2006-01-06 00:27:55 +0000 UTC]
Fucking awesome Nuka hun!!! I luv the ref sheet! X3
Lu is HOT!! XD Woot!*fangirl squeal*
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Nanuka In reply to darkenedbloodwings [2006-01-06 00:31:24 +0000 UTC]
*__* I took my time on this...now that my comp is in my room I've been doing tablet doodles and junk of him alot too. I can't seem to stop drawing him. O.o *whimpers* I drew a really crappy, but cute pic of WD and Lu...but I forgot to put it on my flashdrive!! I have the description but no piccu, it would've been posted before the ref. ;w; I'm sorry! I absolutely **LOVE** the coloured pic you did of him! And his counterpart is smexy too. ;3
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darkenedbloodwings In reply to Nanuka [2006-01-06 00:44:57 +0000 UTC]
XD I want to see lots of pics of Lu!
it's alright Nuka hun...you can post the piccie later^^
I'm glad you liked the pics i did^^ Lummyn is fun X3
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Deafblood [2006-01-06 00:22:28 +0000 UTC]
Wow. I LOVe how flexible this char is, and he's so simple, ehich is nice. I love his ears, and his collar is so cool. Nice coloring, to wrap it up.
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Nanuka In reply to Deafblood [2006-01-06 00:23:47 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! He's my "artistic bitch" according to my friends. xD;; lol. He has so many possibilities to work with. <3
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Deafblood In reply to Nanuka [2006-01-06 00:28:01 +0000 UTC]
Typos... I meant to say LOVE, and which, not LOVe and ehich. Your welcome!
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