Hello and welcome to Melo's little corner of the questing forum. Come on in, sit down and relax. Feel free to scratch your head in confusion. Feel free to say my idea is dumb because better if ____. Feel free to ask questions. But please do so only via PM or IM. do not post in this thread unless you are a colorist intending to work on one.
Disclaimer: No cosplays will be pursued here.
All of these boys are mine, OCs created by me and no one else. Some art featured here is copyright to others and only serves as a reference to colorists here. It is not meant to be copied in design. In fact I offered references of different styles (art style, color palette, and clothing) to spark the colorist(s)' imagination. I like to see what they come up with. If art, lineart, or anything else featured here was created by another, it will be mentioned.
Warning: This thread is not for quest fairies.
Clarification: Artists are encouraged to mention which, if any, they would like to do. Otherwise I have to guess, at their peril...
This thread was created for me and the colorists only. Though anyone (stalkers) may check it out and I welcome it. I would be happy if it inspires others in their own ways. But if I find people trying to get slots for me I will take this puppy down.
That is all. For now.
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:58 am
quick links
x - Yaxha x - BMR boys x - Anthrobreedables boys x - Designs post for dragon boys x - Designs post for lines-specific boys x - Designs post for theme-based boys?
completed orders
x - Aaron x - Freddie (soon)
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:59 am
updates
is this even needed?
08 Sep 2015: Aaron completed! 23 Aug 2015: Aaron to become official Anthro 17 Aug 2015: Freddie to become official Anthro 01 Aug 2015: added my BMR boys to the list 07 July 2015: thread set-up
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:59 am
Yaxha
Always at the top of my list.
His order info is always one big mess. There are so many ways his design could be handled. So I will try to fix it up.
Reserved for Yaxha (will be ordering in the next couple months, hee) (wishlist anthro? every place I try to order him from dies. or I leave ;.; )
Yaxha was my bartender character in other places... but since Ed is my bartender here, he'll probably be doing something else. Mad scientist or house chef. xD
The following was an order form from the (dead) Pixel-ai shop. Obviously not all of it applies to this shop... ^^;
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Iguana boy!
Username: Melomar Pixel-Ai's Name: Yaxha Orientation: Seke (seme lines). Image References: spines *.* Body's blue-green color's nice too <3 head close-up another head close-up (I also like how there's faint marble/bar markings) stripes I like the stripe style on this one <3 also, see the "swirls" on the sides of the face? That's what's going on in my concept sketches. I thought it looked cool. x3 concept art - playing around with scales on face, and clothes more concept art - more playing with clothes concept art headshot - close-up fun Type: OC Personality: Big, bad, possessive ...snuggly? Turn-Ons: fruit and veggies Turn-Offs: meat Personal Quote: ... Mine.
Description: In general, please make green with dark brown or black barring. Some of the blue-green too. Please give the spines... personality? Like hair, but still spine-like. I was playing around with clothes that would "work" with his spines and not be uncomfortable. I'm not particular, though I see him wearing black jeans/shorts or camo-style pants (with the cargo pockets, in any color). Shirt or no shirt, I'm not particular.
I'm not as particular with the physical stuff anymore though it still fits him, and ref pics are always nice to have. So I'm leaving them Whatever the artist will decide on, I suppose. <3
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(now defunct) Quest form from Asylum:
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Yaxha Greenwater - "confirmed"
- gender: male - species: iguana - purpose: "feed the troops with renewable resource" (bamboo chicken) - failure: refusal to part with tail; skittishness; speed and wicked claws; amphibious and elusive (multiple escapes); high tolerance to drugs - notes: bartender, British, punk - references: [x] [x] [x] [x] -- WiP - [link snipped due to permission error from shop owners] (there will be several versions showing what his different layers of clothing look like)
Text color: teal; chartreuse
Profile (as it would appear in the File Cabinet)
Stats
-full name Yaxha Greenwater -pronounciation yaa shah -gender male -sexuality bisexual -age mid-twenties to early thirties -height/weight/build 5'10" hunched over, ???, muscular -status military experiment: green iguana
Personality
-attitude easy-going and friendly, a good listener, open-minded and non-judgmental to most individuals -likes punk rock (well, rock in general), 80s memorabilia, ice cream, snuggling, heat -dislikes government, strict rules, anger, needles and blades in general -strengths physical strength, mediator and counseling skills, high tolerance to alcohol and various drugs -weaknesses heightened sense of self-preservation and prone to panic in dangerous situations -fears loud noises, quick movement, violence, needles -plans none, really; used to want to own a bar or restaurant but believes this is impossible in an asylum (even this one)
Relationships
-family unknown; doesn't usually talk about himself -room mate none yet -sig. other ex-girlfriend, broke-up before experimentation -friends none yet -allies none yet -neutral none yet -enemies hopes to got there won't be any; doctors and staff
Aaron Was recently taken on by F A L L A C Y, and completed. Woo hoo! Thank you, Acy!
because Mel!thro needs more Murphy thrown in his face
Original Nullspace placeholder info:
Reserved for Aaron. (not to be ordered for a while) [x] -- original concept by Imagica [x] -- who owns whom? (also by Ami) [x] -- from doll website I don't remember [x] -- same place I think [x] -- Tektek version
Yes, like I need that kind of insanity and complication in my life. But he needs a home and he won't go away. >>;
He won't.
Go. Away.
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 12:01 pm
Freddie Freddie was recently taken on by Aldrallian/Sky! Woo hoo!
because George was supposed to arrive with his wife, poor guy. ;.;
Original info:
Basic info for Freddie
Quote:
a lizard, so probably in the Raptor pack.
occupation: receptionist at the firm George worked at
eyes: snakelike (slitted), probably yellow in color
hair: more like soft spines, like the fringe on an iguana or bearded dragon.
markings: black stripes and spots, maybe a 'shadowing' effect in lighter silver or yellowish (probably leave it up to the artist to play with)
Features: scales prevalent? Reptilian face (no eyebrows, nose and lips blunted). Elongated limbs and fingers/toes. Wide, flattened tail.
Clothing: dressy office/work kind of outfit. Maybe a round-collared polo shirt, button-up vest, skort or skirt with or without leggings, nice but comfy sandal type shoes. Or... whatever the artist wants to go with. Just... he likes to look nice.
cert info
Name: Freddie Johanneson Owner: Melomar DoB: 1986 (day to be when trade completed) Position: Uke Mate: George Anderson
More recently I've pictured Freddie in reds/pinks/silvery purples than greens, so I may have to redo this. xD
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 12:02 pm
Talk in the shop brought up a forgotten love for the shop BMR. The following are my boys from there; I would like to quest for one or two at least, but I am not sure where to stop. So all can go here, at least until I decide! xD
Yantse Hughes - Ahh, another mouse to keep Vinny company. He's a dainty but promiscuous boy, and surprisingly aggressive when he knows what (or whom) he wants.
lines: Rat 4
Kaspar - A beautiful yet boring angel. He likes quiet cafes, studying, and for that reason not surprisingly, wants to be a librarian. The chains symbolize his single-minded devotion to his one reciprocated love (this could be you!).
lines: heavily edited Angel 4; no scarf, top backwing set only, add hidden leg to be partially stretched out.
Heath - An ox; not sure how to port that to this shop. He is a sharp-shooting mercenary and a LOT of fun to play. A bit of a smartass, or a lot of it, but he takes his job seriously and never bats an eye about getting a job done.
lines: heavily-edited Squirrel 1: ears are low on the head and bovine, add bulls horns where lineart-ears were, tail is bovine, alter expression to look squinty and untrusting (or mostly hidden by cowboy hat)
Agios - A bunny whose great generosity hides a painfully bitter sense of jealousy and loneliness. He can never seem to be truly happy, though perhaps that is because no one has tried to understand him.
lines: Bunny 5, wearing sad smile
Bri - A brilliant and fearless little calico, his sense of adventure can get him into all kinds of trouble, but he always presses on. Back home, he enjoys quiet evenings reading a book by the fire. They are almost always old romances.
Filled out custom form from Bo's custom thread:
Ｉ ＷＯＵＬＤ ＬＩＫＥ Ａ ＣＵＳＴＯＭ ＯＲＤＥＲ Payment: maybe 1 bil? Color Palette: calico cat Reference: Bri Hair: brown, like in the ref; the exact style can be up to you Eyes: like the ref Shoes: slip-on shoes or comfy slippers, with or without knee-highs Clothing: something comfortable and cute, or warm Position: uke Species: Cat (calico) Line-art Wanted: Cat 7, 9, or 10, and holding a novel Expression: content little smile, or friendly smile Extra: please keep the glasses (or similar style)
Emory - A skittish squirrel who struggles with obsessive and paranoid tendencies. He finds no safer place than up in a tree outside the bedroom window of his current obsession...
lines: squirrel 3
Chance - A charming, pretty face with no conscience and a keen sense of the consequences of his actions. This unicorn has fake identities, stashes, and contingency plans in place should he ever need to quickly leave town in the middle of the night. His weaknesses are gambling and to dominate strong personalities; unsurprisingly, leaving town happens pretty frequently.
lines: Unicorn 1, holding a hand of cards, wearing a bit of a smirk
Morcanth - a strong little tabby who saves his pain and grief for times of solitude, pushed aside by firm practicality and sense of responsibility. He enjoys being in charge of a close family unit, no matter whom they might be nor how great their faults are (I'm looking at you, Chance).
lines: Cat 10?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 3:24 pm
Anthrobreedables! This was a great shop run by a very generous person with a unique, collage-like art style. I would love to be able to continue on some of the personalities inspired by her work.
I will list some here that I believe will make good transition:
Guthrie: A naga of probably Egyptian origins, one of my oldest anthros anywhere and he has only a basic personality: monogamous, loyal and brave, but a pacifist whenever possible.
lines: Naga 6 (please fix the lower tail)
Anatolius Koralonus: A hawk (angel?) of noble birth. He likes to be clean and live a decadent life. He is a fierce fighter, preferring scimitar and projectile (one-handed crossbow?), and would probably be a fierce lover should he find someone suited to his high standard.
lines: Demon 2, but with angel wings, or no wings but feathered arms
Karesindo - an albino lizard (raptor?) likely kept as a pet by Koralonus. He is small, weak, and androgynous; his strength is in his cunning and knowledge. As long as he is kept by such a rich and powerful master, his life can be quite easy, until someone else can steal him away. He enjoys the decadent life and has no need for mundane feelings like love.
Kieran D'Medici - An artist through and through, this Wolf is passionate about anything he cares about. He would gladly live a pauper's life if it meant he could keep his creativity, but with money donates generously to the Arts.
lines: Wolf 5, far arm drawn to hold guitar across lap, expression is smile or singing
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 1:07 pm
New post for... dragons!
For the sake of this shop, I've always pictured dragons as being more of a chimera sort of creature than an actual breed. They are too independent to form a pack and lore from all over the world is so varied that I believe it should remain that way.
With all of that in mind, I have always thought of all the ways I could create/customize anthros to make them all dragons. Lenore's Drake, my Mel!thro, and me-designed Falkor (owned by Kuro Raban) are all custom-lined, but existing lines can still work! And so, this post is for my designs as opposed to characters.
WIP. This post is a work in progress as I flesh out my designs. I invite anyone to use my idea to create dragons on pack lines, but please do not steal my designs. Thanks!
Phoenix :: Amphitere (feathered serpents) I've always wanted one in any shop, but have yet to get one. And so I shall design one of my own.
- wyrm version as phoenix/naga hybrid, in the future?
Mer :: Leviathan (water dragons) Water dragons span all the seas across the globe in a variety of water dwelling creatures. Many look like sea monsters, and others look like terrestrially-limbed creatures with fin-like frills and spines.
+ Mel o'Marr falls under the terrestrial category, with evidence of his oceanic heritage on his tail and wings, which are modified fins.
- Wanted: a strictly "mer" version
Demon :: Classic Medieval dragons
- no plans, yet
Angel :: Amphitere?
- no plans, may never
Naga :: Wyrms Nagas have a vast capacity for customization, anything from hybrids to straight-up wyrms.
+ The twins, Ren and Min, fall under this category. They are winged nagas with other interesting mutations/anatomy.
- Snake 2 lineart: I would love a Chinese Lung dragon on these lines. The way their bodies twist and turn upon themselves is always entertaining to watch. Wanted: cloud "wings", possibly smaller limbs added along the body, antlers and brow ridges, beard and leg fringe, taloned hands holding a pearl or similar gem.
- An entourage for this dragon, with fewer digits on their hands? Undecided. Any colorist familiar with this detail is the most welcome to pursue this with me. ninja
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 1:09 pm
General designs post
There are some lines I would like to get a boy from, but no other specific plans. They will go in this post.
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