This is why I don't draw deer.

Lysernai's picture
This is Nidhogg, My deerthing. The set in game is: Magpie Pelt, Owl/Antelope Mask, Key Antlers. This is his stylized look I suppose?

But yes.
Deer legs. And just overall anatomy.
Why deers why ;n;
DEERTH's picture

Nice! And what is wrong with

Nice!
And what is wrong with your anatomy? It's overall great! Keep practicing and you'll be great in no time! :3
Call me Deery. Smiling
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cicadia's picture

Know what you mean...I

Know what you mean...I remember I struggled so much when I first started drawing deer. That anatomy is like nothing else. You've really done a nice job here, though. Love his tail and the little protrusions from his wrists and shoulder.

I like the cartoonish style

I like the cartoonish style you have and the colouring and the nice little details on his pelt, owl mask and strange things on his tail etc.

Well, one thing that i notice that some people mistaken deer/moose anatomy and horse anatomy. Which is rather different.

That pelt is simply an

That pelt is simply an amazing design..! So creative~
Anyways, your drawing is already legit. I wouldn't be able to draw like that on a computer even if my life depended in it, keep up the good work!
GlobalBeauty's picture

I extremely appreciate this

I extremely appreciate this style. It reminds me of "Blue's Clues" from when I was a kid.

I love all the little protrusions there, as well as the overall design. It makes me smile.

Keep it up~!
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sixxx's picture

I love this style.

I love this style.
Lysernai's picture

@Deerth Thanks! Well, I don't

@Deerth Thanks! Well, I don't like the legs or the tail and the ears look too big to me, I might just be wrong though, as I've never really attempted deers a lot. I generally draw canines and sometimes felines. I shall keep practicing, and one day I will be the Nidhogg drawing master! xD

@cicada Thank you! The concept of the tail is my favorite part 8D And those legs are killer to get right. I swear I sat here staring at a picture of a deer, practicing the legs for a long while.

@kileah Thanks ;u; I've never drawn a horse before and I don't generally stare at horse pictures, so I'm not actually too sure of their anatomy. D: So I could easily make deers look like horses. or vice versa if I attempt a horse one day.

@Pepsi Thank you so much! I actually changed it a little at the last second xD and I prefer it this way. ;u; Thank you again.

@Globalbeauty Now that you mention it, it reminds me of Blues Clues too Shocked Thank you! I shall keep it up.

@sixx Thank you :3

"This is why I don't draw

"This is why I don't draw deer"?
You'll need a better excuse than this, because I think it's very cute and your style is unique. I'm reminded of an old Mickey Mouse cartoon where everything bounced in time with the music x)
Wonderful color coordinating!

If you're really worried about your anatomy, here are some model sheets from Bambi that are useful for referencing (but not tracing! if you trace, you won't learn as much! heheh ) orrrr just Google around for deer pictures and reference from those.
Lysernai's picture

It looks off to me, but it

It looks off to me, but it might be because I don't draw deer usually. 8C As I draw more deer, I'm sure I'll start to get used to the anatomy xD Hopefully quickly. Also, thank you very much! :3

Ooh, those model sheets will help a lot! Laughing out loud Thanks!
DEERTH's picture

You're welcome! And no, they

You're welcome! And no, they don't, I like them! Smiling

And sure, go for it! 8D
Call me Deery. Smiling
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