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 Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 5:04 pm
Are you finding yourself entering breeding slots time, after time... after time... AFTER TIME? And you've still not had much or even -gasp- any success? There could be a number of reasons for that and so without pointing fingers at anyone (well, besides ourselves) we're going to try to help you improve your chances at getting babies!
A small disclaimer before we start:
We DO understand some pairs are life-mated for reasons far more meaningful than aesthetics and we are not AT ALL saying you should break that. We are simply trying to offer some explanation, especially for the more casual flings, as to why some pairs catch colorist eyes and some don't.
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 5:05 pm
Basic [Additive] Color Theory ~ with Kia
aka how adding colors works
Without getting too terribly technical into the color wheel and the mixing of colors, there are a few terms you might be interested to know. This has been over-simplified, so please, if you are well-versed in color theory, don't cringe too much, we promise we did not permanently damage the information. If this is something you aren't familiar with and it interests you, find a better source to learn more!
Primary Colors :: Red, Yellow, Blue
These are colors that cannot be made from anything else. They are the basis for all the other colors we can create.
Secondary Color :: Orange, Green, Purple
These colors are made by mixing primary colors. Mixing these further with the primary colors would yield tertiary colors.
Hue, Saturation, and Lightness :: defining characteristics of a color
Hue specifically describes which color it is you are dealing with
Saturation essentially deals with adding grey to a color
Lightness essentially deals with adding white or black to a color
(Keep in mind that last bit is super over-simplified, but we aren't taking a course here!)
What does this mean to you? Well, first off, take a look at the pet you are trying to pair.
There is nothing wrong with neon (well, matter of opinion, but technically...); but if you try to pair two neon pets together, most colorists will run away screaming. But if you try pairing that neon monstrosity darling with a black on black natural and we could make you some absolutely precious Lisa Frank babies? ALL ABOUT IT.
Basic Color Harmony ~ aka how grouping colors works
analogus color schemes - colors that are next to each other on a color wheel (purple to red, yellow to green, etc)
complimentary color schemes - colors opposite each other on a color wheel (red-green, orange-blue, yellow-purple)
triadic color schemes - colors in an equilateral triangle around the color wheel (red-yellow-blue, orange-green-purple)
...there are more, but once I get started, it gets ugly. Or boring. Take your pick xD The general reason for relating the color harmonies is to say make sure the dominant colors on your pets make sense together in some fashion. And not just the color itself, the properties of the color be it bright or muted. Try to balance between warm colors and cool colors; they can be paired, anything can be paired, but think about the balance of the picture you are creating.
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Wishful Thinking Shop Crew
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 5:05 pm
Markings and You ~ with Raja
aka stylish pairing 101
Here at Wishful Thinking we try to be open to all kinds of markings. Be it spots, stripes, blotches, speckles, stars, yada yada, so on. In short, we have some very unique combinations that are possible, right? Riiiight... and we see some very unique ones at times.
That's not always bad, but certain things don't mix well. Or well, they might, but it's very hard to make it work. So it's more rare for someone to have ideas for them, even more rare the have a lot of ideas.
So I'm just going to go over some combos that are more common, and things. Nothing huge or detailed here, this is the basics after all.
Natural Markings:
You know em, you love em, their those types of markings commonly seen on real animals. Stripes, spots, patches, etc. Think of a popular animal and you've probably spotted what I mean. These are FABULOUS markings when mixed usually, but keep some things in mind.
Say you have two huskies looking pets. Gorgeous, I'm certain. But what happens when you mix two pets with very similar markings? ...right. There aren't that many marking combinations. Keep this in mind when selecting naturals to breed together. They should, hopefully, not have the exact same markings.
Unnatural Markings:
This can be just about anything. Be it flowers, technicolor dream coats, or really just moons all over your pet. We're not specifically talking about 'tribal' markings though. Seeing as those are kind of their own unique boat. These markings are fun, they add flare, and can be super unique. But keep in mind that what happens when you shove them on top of a leopard print? How about how two sets of unnaturals would mix? Do you really want to see that moon with a platypus on it? Not really. So keep in mind what you're mixing. These often look GREAT with a more simple pet in the mix. It balances out if these are really complex.
Tribal Markings:
Ah, what I'm known for making. Well, time to discuss. You see, tribal markings are good and bad. They CAN mix well with many things, but keep in mind... They don't look good on full-body complex naturals usually. Right, your leopard print pet? Too busy to put full-body tribals with. Having 5 layers of markings may seem exciting, but in the end you just have a ridiculously busy pet. So if your pet is a full-body tiny tribals type of pet, think about what the mix might be in the end. Because you don't want it to be a mess.
Flat Colors:
Your pet is all of two shades? Oh woe, you're never getting babies right? Wrong! You can actually be the perfect pet to go with someone else's. You see, simple pets are GREAT breeding partners to add color to a pet who is holy snapper doodles complex! Yes, your pet can balance things out. <3 It's a matter of finding complimentary colors (talk to Kia on that one), and a good match-up to make a perfect pair with this. Just keep in mind... if you pair up with another extremely simple pet there's not much for variety in babies available.
So let's just have a simple suggestion of combos here, because all of that made so much sense, I'm sure.
Raja's Combination Suggestions:
Natural x Natural
Natural x Simple Tribal
Natural x Simple Unnatural
Simple Natural x Tribal
Simple Natural x Unnatural
Tribal x Tribal
Tribal x Simple Unnatural
Unnatural x Simple Tribal
Flat Colors x Anything but flat colors/other overly simple pets.
So in short, just about ANYTHING can be a combination that will work. But keep in mind moderation. As well, not every colorist will want to combine certain things. This is just an idea of what to look for when making pairs to avoid making a colorist cringe at the thought of creating markings for babies of your pair. If you want an idea of what a colorist likes before entering their slots, go look in their journal at their pairs, it is the best way to get an idea of that colorist's personal aesthetic.
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