Summer Event Discussion V.3

[oceanic;]

I'm guessing maybe the eyes or how the snout is not super pointy? I don't know but I do enjoy them very much cB

Yesh, I can't wait to see more Fennecs in the "Other Species" Catagory<333

[Manakete]

Because the top of the hind legs are too thin (in my opinion) it looks like the hind legs are crooked. And now that it's been mentioned, I think the second half of the body is too thick. Other than that, I personally think it looks awesome c: nitpicking sorry D:

[RestInPeace]

I think were just used to fluffier critters x3

[ChompGod]

Try it on she said. It'll look good on you she said.

[Babypoke]

I personally think the foxes look great I really like the new lines.

[Anonymous Hyena]

Try it on she said. It'll look good on you she said.

oh my god. "darling you look fabulous"

[oceanoddity]

I don't get why so many people talk about it, I think it's adorable. And I don't think people should be so negative. Now we have a new type of pet to work with, that's cute, and fun.

[Susiron]

I love the lines, personally.
The only problem I have is the paws, they don't look as I would prefer. They look a little long; I like the simplicity in the dog line's paws.

People say the new fennec is cartoony, but I don't see it. If anything, it is more realistic than any of the main breeds in my eyes.

I agree, the paws throw me off somewhat. They seem almost "finger-ish" to me and like the back feet are tipped back on the heels.

I think that the "cartoony" aspect comes from how the face is drawn. The body does look more realistic than most pets, I agree (I really like the hind legs and tail-- I also like the body's thickness and the shape of the ears) but the eyes are close together, the pupils and irises do not fill up much of the eye whites, and the face does not fill up the head as much as you would expect of a realistically drawn animal. On a real fennec fox, most of the face will consist of shout-- but on these lines, the snout is an additive feature on a wider head. The head is also made to look larger than the face by the thickness of the neck (which seems a little thick behind the ears.)

There's also the hair, which will always create a more cartoony look on an animal than leaving the crown of the head more simplified will.

Not that there's anything wrong with a cartoony look (I never draw realistically personally; cartoony designs are too fun!), just that if it is not carried fluidly through the rest of the design it can sometimes create an off-balanced look. Though whether or not the design seems off-balance is up to the person viewing it. One person might adore the lines-- someone else may not. Someone like me may like some aspects of it, but dislike others. Personal preferences come into huge play!

[kittyfiend]

Looking at some actual photos of fennec foxes, I'd say the new lines aren't an issue anatomy wise.

Also...

What have I done.

[Rune.]

*Shakes fist angrily*
dammed horned cows