free experimental art

[Calix]

rules:
█ credit Xilacs @ deviantart if using offsite please
█ no human, anthro, or primate characters please
█ you can do each request type one time only*
█ don't dm or ask if/when your request will get done
█ don't quote/bump your request
█ don't swap your character/etc after posting**
(* unless otherwise specified)
(** adding extra info or fixing mistakes is fine ofc)

types of ocs more likely to be picked:

★ unique silhouettes
★ emphasis on edits(ie horns, manes, unique ears/tail, accessory, etc) rather than markings
★ unique species/not just normal animals
★ I love feathered wings, winged ocs might get some priority
★ ocs with a unique/fun art style, ie mlp or chibis
★ see my 'things I love to draw' for more

stuff to keep in mind:

optional info to read

► this is gonna be a thread I only return to every so often when I have some free time from commissions, so expect big lulls in activity!

► you can add one of each request form in your post if you want to!

► not first come first serve! I'll pick the characters that draw my eye/inspire ideas first. if there's not a lot of forms, I'll probably go semi in order, but if there's a bunch I'll just pick and choose

► the majority of posts won't get drawn, but I might go back and do some old/skipped requests later on

► most art will be loose, sketchy, simple, etc. don't expect anything fancy or good, it's for practice and experimentation!

► complex designs will be simplified, full markings won't be added

► no tips please! if you really feel inclined, send a gift to a newbie instead!

request types:

sketched/loosely painted using only the colors in one color palette, can't just be the character's normal colors

color palette sites, feel free to use these if you want:
https://colorpalettes.net/
https://www.degraeve.com/color-palette/

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[img]https://static.chickensmoothie.com/item/6834&p=26192.jpg[/img]
[b]character link:[/b]
[b]color palette link(up to 3):[/b]
[b]anything specific you want to mention:[/b]

sketched/loosely painted doing the activity/in the scene suggested

some ideas to help, you're free to use/build off any of these or come up with your own!
-catching fireflies
-floating in space with constellations
-surrounded by fire
-in a glowing mushroom field
-casting magic
-flying among birds
-underwater
-in a flower meadow

try to keep suggestions to more 'visually aesthetic' and 'interesting' themes if possible.
some suggestions I would skip:
x cooking a meal
x sitting on the bed
x running around
x singing a song
(pretty much anything indoor/in a city/etc, natural themes are best)

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[img]https://static.chickensmoothie.com/item/6835&p=26193.jpg[/img]
[b]character link:[/b]
[b]activity/scene idea(up to 3):[/b]
[b]anything specific you want to mention:[/b]

a 'just for fun' prompt type:

see how badly I butcher your favorite pokemon from memory

I have next to no visual memory(✨aphantasia✨) so unless I've drawn a pokemon 100 times, it will come out looking RLLY BAD, like comically dollar-store-knock-off-version bad and tbh I love it

past gen 3-4, I only remember a select bunch from each gen, so if I don't have ANY idea what a pokemon looks like, I'll just draw what the name sounds like

you can do this request type more than once, up to 1/week

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[img]https://static.chickensmoothie.com/item/6112&p=21855.jpg[/img]
[b]pokemon name:[/b]

drink some water & rest your eyes, take care of yourself friend!~ <3

[Cruxich]

character link: Libitina
color palette link(up to 3): One, two
anything specific you want to mention: Nope!

[schezo]

character link: celeste!
activity/scene idea(up to 3): maybe like: gathering stars between her front paws; hopping from cloud to cloud gleefully; or looking at a lake's reflection of the moon / stars in awe? feel free to come up w something else though!
anything specific you want to mention: thank you nonetheless for the opportunity!!

[Girlgoat44]

character link: https://toyhou.se/17526390.ivy
activity/scene idea(up to 3):something about apples maybe
anything specific you want to mention: nope

[RosyWindFox]

character link:https://toyhou.se/6748360.splat/gallery
activity/scene idea(up to 3): hunting for bug, sitting in a puddle, found under lifted log looking surprised
anything specific you want to mention: they're a little salamander guy

character link:(same little scrimblo)
color palette link(up to 3): warmer pallete with lots of magenta shades similar to this piece https://toyhou.se/6748360.splat/gallery#61381131
anything specific you want to mention: nope!

[toshiomo]

Such wonderful ideas~~
I'll go with the limited palette.


character link: Ruon
color palette link(up to 3): [+]
anything specific you want to mention: recently designing him to be a little more elegant to reflect his human form, you can draw him in whatever way that works in your style~~ thanks for the opportunity!

[Calix]

lovin all the forms so far! <3 thanks for the fun characters and ideas/colors! c=

got ideas for the first two right when i read em;

character link: Libitina
color palette link(up to 3): One, two
anything specific you want to mention: Nope!

(magic wand tool study)

character link: celeste!
activity/scene idea(up to 3): maybe like: gathering stars between her front paws; hopping from cloud to cloud gleefully; or looking at a lake's reflection of the moon / stars in awe? feel free to come up w something else though!
anything specific you want to mention: thank you nonetheless for the opportunity!!

(lighting study)

hope you both like the results! ^^

[schezo]

character link: celeste!
activity/scene idea(up to 3): maybe like: gathering stars between her front paws; hopping from cloud to cloud gleefully; or looking at a lake's reflection of the moon / stars in awe? feel free to come up w something else though!
anything specific you want to mention: thank you nonetheless for the opportunity!!

hope you both like the results! ^^

AAAH IT CAME OUT BEAUTIFUL!!!! THANK YOU SOSOSO MUCH its so pretty!!! <3 <3

[TheMamba]

character link: Alaska
activity/scene idea(up to 3): I would DIE for a scene in your style of Alaska under water interacting with one or two other orcas. Maybe one of them in a similar pose as this one Credits: CampCrazy Photography/Premium (it's from my wall calendar) and them booping their snoots together, cuddling or playing
anything specific you want to mention: Alaska lives with a wild pod so the other orcas should have straight dorsal fins. Also, if you end up doing mine, could you PM me when you're done so I won't miss it?

[Cruxich]

Aah I love how Libitina looks, the art is gorgeous! Thank you so much for doing her!