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LBKL
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Raid anyone? Another quest, I'll thow in a Sherpa Map
Nightingales Ridge
03:15:52 Issy
Looky hahah 🥰🥰🐿
BlackRose
03:15:09 Stella
Does anyone know if there will be other mane & tail or another discipline/tack being added in the future? I love the different manes & tails
Nightingales Ridge
03:14:41 Issy
Eh whys it not working
Nightingales Ridge
03:14:09 Issy
Just wanted to share how cute it look with a chipmunk riding on the back
-HEE Click-
Cloud Peak Stables
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It never seems to be predictable for me, but there are times when I just have to leave because I can't accomplish much of anything.
Lilac Fields
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-HEE Click-
Oh wow I didnt even notice she was chimera its so subtle
Minerva
03:12:27 Min
100%! Sometimes it's absolutely fine, but often around this time in the evening it can get unplayably bad- even with only one tab open
Cloud Peak Stables
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lol Min. It will be nice to see a speedier site.
Minerva
03:08:22 Min
Lol the irony about the game having too much lag to say I'm ecstatic about the server situation changes haha
Crestwood Eq.
03:07:04 Ivy / poison ivy
Fanta

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Sweet Valley
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Hiya, Ivy
Fantasy Horses
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Hey Ivy!
Crestwood Eq.
02:50:41 Ivy / poison ivy
Fantaaaa!
Sweet Valley
02:46:33 Anna/Jewel
Swanky- well I hope you the best of luck even if you can't restart your lines.
Fantasy Horses
02:45:12 Fantasy | Fanta
Maybe an SD PON palomino project or something. I have no idea.
SwankPony
02:43:42 Swanky
I have a feeling the mare must not be in the database. Welp, there goes my hope for restarting my lines. Thanks everybody for the help!
Fantasy Horses
02:40:51 Fantasy | Fanta
I want to start a color project... But I don't have the space or the funds or any idea what breed to do. Mostly I'm just bored lol

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LBKL
03:20:16 
Raid anyone? Another quest, I'll thow in a Sherpa Map
Nightingales Ridge
03:15:52 Issy
Looky hahah 🥰🥰🐿
BlackRose
03:15:09 Stella
Does anyone know if there will be other mane & tail or another discipline/tack being added in the future? I love the different manes & tails
Nightingales Ridge
03:14:41 Issy
Eh whys it not working
Nightingales Ridge
03:14:09 Issy
Just wanted to share how cute it look with a chipmunk riding on the back
-HEE Click-
Cloud Peak Stables
03:14:01 Cloud
It never seems to be predictable for me, but there are times when I just have to leave because I can't accomplish much of anything.
Lilac Fields
03:13:56 Lillie
-HEE Click-
Oh wow I didnt even notice she was chimera its so subtle
Minerva
03:12:27 Min
100%! Sometimes it's absolutely fine, but often around this time in the evening it can get unplayably bad- even with only one tab open
Cloud Peak Stables
03:10:40 Cloud
lol Min. It will be nice to see a speedier site.
Minerva
03:08:22 Min
Lol the irony about the game having too much lag to say I'm ecstatic about the server situation changes haha
Crestwood Eq.
03:07:04 Ivy / poison ivy
Fanta

How are ya?
Sweet Valley
02:53:42 Anna/Jewel
Hiya, Ivy
Fantasy Horses
02:53:32 Fantasy | Fanta
Hey Ivy!
Crestwood Eq.
02:50:41 Ivy / poison ivy
Fantaaaa!
Sweet Valley
02:46:33 Anna/Jewel
Swanky- well I hope you the best of luck even if you can't restart your lines.
Fantasy Horses
02:45:12 Fantasy | Fanta
Maybe an SD PON palomino project or something. I have no idea.
SwankPony
02:43:42 Swanky
I have a feeling the mare must not be in the database. Welp, there goes my hope for restarting my lines. Thanks everybody for the help!
Fantasy Horses
02:40:51 Fantasy | Fanta
I want to start a color project... But I don't have the space or the funds or any idea what breed to do. Mostly I'm just bored lol

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feet/hooves January 23, 2023 12:37 AM


Kiwi Mountains
 
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I struggle horrendously with hooves in almost all my pieces where hooves are touching the ground visably and besides the other things I could work on these hooves are supidly annoying I try and try and still seem to be getting no better at it. Just though I'd come and ask if anyone has any tips on how to help me out a little. Or ever to ask if I am over exaggerating this.
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feet/hooves January 23, 2023 03:23 AM


SilverFern Stables
 
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I am by no means a hoof master - but I think I may be able to provide some tips!

I certainly don't think you're hooves are too bad, but personally there are a few things I would do differently. Personally I like less smudged hooves, as I go for a less painted look with my horses. I generally try to preserve as much as the original hooves on the stock as possible, then I use the clone tool to fill them out and create the proper shape/cover up any grass etc. When I do it I always try and preserve the natural colour changes and even grain in the image, so I tend to use a size 7ish brush and clone from areas directly above/below etc but in separate 'dots' if that makes sense , ie I don't drag the brush. For me that stops the hooves from becoming overly muddy in colour and preserves their natural grain and colour. It's only after I get the shape right doing this method that I do any smudging - which for me is pretty minimal as I go for more realistic look and the details on the hoof are quite delicate. That is just my personal method though, and I tend to se stock that has at least one visible hoof so that I can reuse its texture if I need to repaint the others.

In terms of grounding, I think you've done quite well with the last two, especially the left side of the green image. I would suggest trying out putting a darker, more localized shadow directly beneath a hoof that's on the ground in addition to the rest of the shadows, as I find this helps especially when there isn't much grass etc covering the hoof (ie the first image). What I would also be inclined to do would be to lightly darken the bottom of the hooves themselves that are on the ground, especially if there is grass or sand as this can create a slight shadow.

Here is a quick breakdown of nit-picky things I would do differently on each of the pieces - but don't take these as gospel, but my preference!

1. The main thing that sticks out is the colour, while you don't want super dark hooves with white socks, I'd stay away from going too pink - aim for a more grey/white/even yellowish colour such as with the last image. I'd have a go at adding an extra dark shadow right under the hoof as well, and darken the hoof bottom. I'd also say the closer front hoof is a tad too long but that's very pedantic lol

2. The colour works a lot better here, I would just try to darken the hooves around where the sand sits in fort to show some shadow/blend it better. Again this is pedantic, but I feel the front hoof on the ground should have a more angled left side so that it comes out a bit more to the side - try following the angle/line of the pastern downwards to the ground.

3. The grounding is really nice with the grass and I like the less smudged (lighter) front hoof. My only hang up would be the darker front hoof, it looks a bit blocky so I would erase more of it so it looks like more grass is covering it. I would also consider making it lighter so it better matches the other hooves.

4. I think this one fits really nicely with your art style - the hooves don't feel overly smudged or totally one colour, but are also in a similar painted style to the horses body. The only thing I'd try would be darkening the hoof on the ground just above were the sand covers it to add a bit of shadow.

Overall I think you are doing great! These are just my preferences and I find that no horse stock can be treated the same, you just have to play around and try different things - so don't get discouraged. I apologies for the essay lol, It may not even be the sort of feedback you wanted, but I clearly quite like my hooves! Hopefully this all makes sense, feel free to PM me if you ever need help!

feet/hooves January 23, 2023 03:37 AM


Kiwi Mountains
 
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SilverFern Stables said:

I am by no means a hoof master - but I think I may be able to provide some tips!

I certainly don't think you're hooves are too bad, but personally there are a few things I would do differently. Personally I like less smudged hooves, as I go for a less painted look with my horses. I generally try to preserve as much as the original hooves on the stock as possible, then I use the clone tool to fill them out and create the proper shape/cover up any grass etc. When I do it I always try and preserve the natural colour changes and even grain in the image, so I tend to use a size 7ish brush and clone from areas directly above/below etc but in separate 'dots' if that makes sense , ie I don't drag the brush. For me that stops the hooves from becoming overly muddy in colour and preserves their natural grain and colour. It's only after I get the shape right doing this method that I do any smudging - which for me is pretty minimal as I go for more realistic look and the details on the hoof are quite delicate. That is just my personal method though, and I tend to se stock that has at least one visible hoof so that I can reuse its texture if I need to repaint the others.

In terms of grounding, I think you've done quite well with the last two, especially the left side of the green image. I would suggest trying out putting a darker, more localized shadow directly beneath a hoof that's on the ground in addition to the rest of the shadows, as I find this helps especially when there isn't much grass etc covering the hoof (ie the first image). What I would also be inclined to do would be to lightly darken the bottom of the hooves themselves that are on the ground, especially if there is grass or sand as this can create a slight shadow.

Here is a quick breakdown of nit-picky things I would do differently on each of the pieces - but don't take these as gospel, but my preference!

1. The main thing that sticks out is the colour, while you don't want super dark hooves with white socks, I'd stay away from going too pink - aim for a more grey/white/even yellowish colour such as with the last image. I'd have a go at adding an extra dark shadow right under the hoof as well, and darken the hoof bottom. I'd also say the closer front hoof is a tad too long but that's very pedantic lol

2. The colour works a lot better here, I would just try to darken the hooves around where the sand sits in fort to show some shadow/blend it better. Again this is pedantic, but I feel the front hoof on the ground should have a more angled left side so that it comes out a bit more to the side - try following the angle/line of the pastern downwards to the ground.

3. The grounding is really nice with the grass and I like the less smudged (lighter) front hoof. My only hang up would be the darker front hoof, it looks a bit blocky so I would erase more of it so it looks like more grass is covering it. I would also consider making it lighter so it better matches the other hooves.

4. I think this one fits really nicely with your art style - the hooves don't feel overly smudged or totally one colour, but are also in a similar painted style to the horses body. The only thing I'd try would be darkening the hoof on the ground just above were the sand covers it to add a bit of shadow.

Overall I think you are doing great! These are just my preferences and I find that no horse stock can be treated the same, you just have to play around and try different things - so don't get discouraged. I apologies for the essay lol, It may not even be the sort of feedback you wanted, but I clearly quite like my hooves! Hopefully this all makes sense, feel free to PM me if you ever need help!



thanks a lot! ^^

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