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Published: 2017-07-05 20:56:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 8925; Favourites: 337; Downloads: 41
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TUMBLR | INSTAGRAMMy contribution for 's Psychic type collab!
After rolling Grumpig for this collab I decided to reroll in hopes of getting something less straightforward because I love design challenges. I was very happy to get Meowstic - and the female one nontheless, I find it much cooler than the male one - because it's not as straightforward as it may seem. At least not to me. I actually streamed the sketching and designing process for this design a while ago, so if you happened to watch it you got to hear all my thoughts and ideas.
So, what mostly irks me about Meowstic is that it is very much based on a cat yet it doesn't behave like one. It has very strong feline characteristics and inspirations as well, but the way it moves and the way it is shaped isn't a conventional cat. It's (predominantly) bipedal and its movement as well as its form are those of a (predominantly) bipedal creature. I chose to base mine on lemurs, mostly ring-tailed lemur, since despite being primates they actually have a very feline feel to them. I also aimed to strengthen that feline feel. In addition to that and to strengthen the weirdness and the creepy-ish nature of psychic type Pokemon I gave it large bat-like ears that have those glowy eye-like patterns.
I'm pretty happy with the design and I think I reached my goals with it quite well, too. The process was also fun and I think I learned a thing or two about values here.
I hope you like it!
Media Wacom Cintiq 13HD | Photoshop CS6
Time taken -
Pokemon © Nintendo Game Freak
Art © ShadeofShinon
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Comments: 18
valentinlove2 [2018-07-06 10:34:37 +0000 UTC]
Heyy can I use your art for a banner? I will credit you, put your DA username and put a link under the art! Hope you accept!
Have a nice day!
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ShadeofShinon In reply to valentinlove2 [2018-07-06 22:09:47 +0000 UTC]
Sure, as long as it's not a commissioned piece you can use it as a banner as long as you credit me like you described.
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songwithnosoul [2017-07-07 17:51:27 +0000 UTC]
I always like hearing the logic behind your POkémon redesigns. It's something you really have a knack for (and your realistic painting skills are absolutely top-notch!). The big bat ears seem like a natural choice for a realistic version of Meowstic ears, to me at least, and basing them on lemurs is an idea that really feels suitable! It turned out very well!
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ShadeofShinon In reply to songwithnosoul [2017-07-11 12:38:02 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I like to open up my design choices a bit, I feel like it benefits both me and the viewer when my thought process and means of justification are explained.
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Knightmare-Terror [2017-07-05 22:08:42 +0000 UTC]
I never would have thought to base a design for this Pokemon on a lemur, that's actually really clever! I honestly wasn't a huge fan of female Meowstic's design, but you've improved it like...a thousand percent. If it officially looked like this, I'd love it.
I just have a thing for critters with huge fuzzy ears. Iwannapetthem.
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ShadeofShinon In reply to Knightmare-Terror [2017-07-11 12:35:27 +0000 UTC]
Thanks a bunch! Glad to hear you like it.
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WeavileScrafty [2017-07-05 21:54:31 +0000 UTC]
awesome way ta see a female Meowstic. can't wait ta see how.male is done if ya do it.
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ShadeofShinon In reply to WeavileScrafty [2017-07-06 06:31:01 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! For now I'm not planning to do the male one. But maybe some day!
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WeavileScrafty In reply to ShadeofShinon [2017-07-06 18:33:21 +0000 UTC]
awesome. cause with your art style, there's a ton ya haven' done yet that would look incredible.^^
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ShadeofShinon In reply to WeavileScrafty [2017-07-11 12:34:35 +0000 UTC]
Lol I know! There are so many Pokemon I want to do, have plans and even WIPs for, haha. At least I won't easily run out of things to draw.
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WeavileScrafty In reply to ShadeofShinon [2017-07-11 13:59:10 +0000 UTC]
true. I'm pretty curious how some of the Alola ones'll look like in your art style. Especially the dragons & Mimikyu.
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ShadeofShinon In reply to WeavileScrafty [2017-07-12 04:03:30 +0000 UTC]
If by dragons you mean Kommo-o then that one can already be found in my gallery!
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WeavileScrafty In reply to ShadeofShinon [2017-07-12 06:33:22 +0000 UTC]
Well, I mean all the dragons, not jus' Kommo-o, who I always name Royale if a female; quite suitin', really. lol
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ShadeofShinon In reply to WeavileScrafty [2017-07-12 07:19:22 +0000 UTC]
I have also done some other dragons but I haven't yet posted them here. I'm planning to make a dump of Pokemon watercolour paintings later, but you can take a look at my Tumblr posts: shinonarts.tumblr.com/tagged/p…
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WeavileScrafty In reply to ShadeofShinon [2017-07-12 08:33:33 +0000 UTC]
Checked out your tumblr & gotta admit ta lovin' a number of those. For me, your Midnight form Lykanroc was one of my faves in that list. I always loved that pokemon & in my moon nuzlocke, he was one that always survived. Also, ya made Banette super creepy, but cool at the same time. I have one on my OR nuzlocke named Ticci Toby; a really suitin' name once ya think about it. lol
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