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liquidstar · 4 years

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i just went through your oc masterpost and all of them are so cool and visually distinct, do you have any tips for designing ocs?

THANK YOU SO MUCH THATS SO NICE ;-;

Honestly for the most part I kind of wing it by picking a specific vibe I want to go for with each character, but I do have some things I like to keep in mind that I could list! I’m by no means a pro though lol

First off when it comes to outfits! I always try to make sure the characters dress for what they are, regular students dress casual, nobility dresses regular, wizards dress adventurously, etc. and if they don’t it would say something about their character (Ex. Strawberry doesn’t dress casual because her whole thing is extravagant outfits) and then try to base their outfits to fit their themes, be that related to their magic or just an aesthetic they would be going for based off their personalities (usually both).

I also try to make the outfits look distinct from the other characters’ outfits even if they were all grayscale and didn’t have any designs or accessories (those are important too though!). Like in general I try not to give two characters the same outfits with different colors, unless there’s a reason to (ex. the twins twinning, as they do) and even if there are characters with similar outfits they’ll have different smaller parts that add up to a more distinct whole. I hope that makes sense because I’m having a hard time phrasing what I mean!

When it comes to hairstyles though I think it’s a bit more simple, I just try to make it so that each hairstyle is a unique shape, especially since in the masterpost I’m working with small pixely lineless art in the masterpost so I don’t have the advantage of showing off showing off face shapes and body types like in my normal art (It would take ages to do them in a normal style there’s like 140-something, so i didn’t lol)

I think I’m a personal fan of color coding so I tend to design characters around one specific color and that might just make them stand out a bit more because they’re the pink one lol, but honestly this isn’t really a rule to follow or anything and sometimes I have a hard time NOT color coding characters because both are good depending on the type of characters you want to make.

Lastly I think is what helps me most, I like to take inspiration from a lot of places for their outfits and haircuts, I follow fashion blogs for that exact reason lol, and when I see something I like I’ll try to capture a similar vibe for a characters design, but I don’t make the same exact outfit or haircut because 1. I don’t wanna just copy stuff but also 2. I want the character to be unique and make edits where needed for it to fit their characterization specifically. Seriously don’t be afraid to google fashion references or even stuff like “cool wizard outfit” it can be helpful!

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imagineitup · 5 years

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umbrella academy hc // being best friends with the tua kids

Luther

the two of you have a field day with shouting funny one-liners while battling criminals

it becomes a little competition to see who has the best one

you and luther like to ride around the house on scooters

or just sit in the kitchen with the sun shining through windows

he’s surprisingly kind

always on the search for new vinyls for his record player

dance parties

making fun of how he can’t dance

flying kites out of the window on breezy days

Diego

ever since you heard him say “real men throw kNiVEs”

you tease him and repeat the phrase constantly

both of you get up extra early to help Mom make pancakes

the two of you will decorate them with all sorts of extravagant faces

both attached at the hip

teasing him about you being taller

until one day he grows and he’s taller

and now he teases you

using your head as an armrest

always playing an extravagant game of “airball” and pissing everyone off

creeping around the house and eavesdropping on everyone

Allison

you and allison will sneak into each other’s rooms and talk all night long

gossiping, sneaking snacks from the kitchen

self-care nights are essential

nail-painting, laughter

coming up with your own secret language of hand signals and words

discreetly communicating at meals and hiding giggles

klaus : ???

having a running tally of jump-scaring the rest of the siblings

hiding behind the bathroom door and scaring the shit out of klaus

sneaking behind the door in luther’s room and freaking him out just as he walks in

it is so hard to scare diego

Klaus

partner in crime to all his pranks

the duo everyone in the academy is wary of

the time you hid all diego’sknifes and replaced them with boomerangs

accidentally setting fire to Klaus’ bed while trying to light a scented candle

misplacing and switching everyone’s masks so they just don’t fit

and everyone is so confused

the two of you WILL run around the mansion with cucumbers over your eyes don’t @ me

pretending to be psychic

rehearsing conversations and then finishing sentences when the others are in the room

diego : wtf

having a field-day with laughter

coming up with your own special handshake

stealing and borrowing each others clothes and never giving them back

Five

the both of you have an ongoing game of tag

although he’s the worst because he’ll surprise you and then space jump around the house

he’s the one friend that is sarcastic all the damn time

but somehow his manner becomes comforting

he keeps you grounded

eating all sorts of peanut-butter marshmallow sandwiches

when he leaves it’s like a hole ripping up your heart

but you always hope he’ll return one day

and when he finally does

you tag him

and the childish smile that flits across his face is everything

Ben

ben does not sugarcoat things

he constantly gives you real opinions on everything

so he’s your go-to for outfits and hairstyles and ideas

he’s chill af

but still sweet

the two of you have this thing where you try to make the other laugh

and whoever laughs first has to willingly make small talk with Reginald for a minute

and it’s an absolute horror

you two have the longest ongoing game of monopoly and it is crazy competitive

he’s perfectly fine with chilling at home

you two will slide down the banisters of the stairs

one time you even convinced him to sled down the stairs on pieces of cardboard

Vanya

sweetest friend ever

always up to chat about anything

if you’re ever feeling overwhelmed she’ll listen and give you the best advice

she likes to pluck her violin to the tunes of all your favorite songs and sometimes she’ll teach you

you always bring her back little trinkets when you leave the academy

drawing pretty flower designs on each other's hands and feet

learning calligraphy together and writing letters and slipping them underneath everyone’s door

and they’re all aesthetically pretty except when you open them there’s an inside joke that makes no sense at all

staying up to 11:11 and then both blurting out every single wish for an entire minute

always sticking up for each other no matter what

making matching bead bracelets and wearing them all the time

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ladiesofsteampunk-blog · 7 years

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Steampunk Costumes Suggestions

The brief interpretation of Steampunk is: Victorian sci-fi.

A a little longer interpretation is: just what the globe would certainly have resembled if the technical revolution had arrived a little earlier.

We have steam-powered machines and robots, Victorian culture and adventurers and explorers, both male and female. Think "Wild, Wild West", think "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", think "Time Machine" and think Jules Verne.

There is a small but strong Steampunk culture growing in the Western world, and more and more are interested in it. Nevertheless, the Victorian times were intriguing, that was when females were females and also males were males, yet this moment you obtain all that yet females are permitted to be independent and also productive and also put on trousers and also you obtain all the convenience of modern-day innovation, just with the Victorian period looks.

If you would love to trying out this subculture, you could begin sluggish by dressing up as a Steampunk woman or gentleman this Halloween. If you like the experience, you can broaden to Steampunk fairs as well as conventions, then start using Steampunk attires at unique occasions and also weekend breaks, and also ultimately use them on a daily basis. It actually isn't really also ridiculous to put on Steampunk at the office.

Some basic factors

What ever before you opt to use, keep in mind that it needs to remain in maintaining with the Victorian age aesthetic appeals. This is not a concern of time traveling, however regarding attempting to produce a credible illusion of what the world could have been during the late 19th century. Don't wear clothes with a clear label, sign or brand. It is a good idea to create a role. "The adventurer", "the inventor", "the explorer", "the aristocrat", "the engineer" and "the aviator" are all suitable roles for a Steampunk character. "Mad researcher" as well as "Villain" are likewise great options. Brown (think sepia) is a popular color, but the Victorians used all colors with pleasure. Mauveine, a synthetic dye based on aniline, was invented during the Victorian era and was popular. As a matter of fact, the a lot more sober as well as "all-natural" color design of plant dyes was considered boring and dull. Cephalopods as well as arthropods are extremely Steampunkish intentions, both as fabric print and decoration. Goggles and a pocket watch are nearly vital devices for a Steampunk clothing. You could change the absence of these using cogwheels, equipments and also clasps to enhance your garments. All sort of gizmos are proper, yet they must be made to show up Victorian. It is simple to painting modern-day gizmos, so they resemble timber or steel, and also adhesive brass information on them, yet if you do not have the DIY skills, you can keep your gadgets in leather cases. Brass instruments, like compasses, telescopes, field glasses and also gauging tools are additionally really ideal. A revolver or gun is an usual Steampunk device, as well as you can transform any type of toy store gun into a Steampunk weapon with paint as well as brass details. Adding some cables as well as coils includes in the impact. It is not essential. Whether you put on a weapon or otherwise, device belts, holsters and other such points are extremely beneficial in assisting to produce the preferred perception. Use a hat. The famous Steampunk headwear is the stovepipe hat, normally decorated with the safety glasses, but an aviator's cap or helmet is also typical. You could likewise utilize a paperboy cap. Various other devices, for both males and females, are handwear covers, headscarfs and shawls. Don't forget the handkerchief. Spats are very Steampunkish, and you can even use leather gaiters or bracers with misshapen bands. Usage numerous belts on top of each various other. Formed and also extremely tinted socks are great for both genders, but try to choose stripes, diamonds, checkers, or an ornamental pattern. Don't use socks with anime personalities, charming rabbits or such. Any kind of armed forces products, like armed forces jackets as well as medals are extremely appropriate, for both genders. I expect the huge metal buttons as well as passementerie (trimming made utilizing cords as well as braids etc.) belong to this group. Things that make you consider design are remarkable, like natural leather aprons and also device belts. Always remember the correct undergarments. Ladies and also females need to be putting on bloomers or pettipants and also petticoats with their skirts as well as a sleeveless chemisette, with or without buttons, as well as young boys as well as guys ought to use an one-piece.

Guy

Victorian guys constantly put on trousers, yet for Steampunk Costumes a kilt is a wonderful selection. The Victorian pants have high waistline and also instead slim or straight legs.

You could utilize any type of kind of tee shirt, as long as it has long sleeves as well as sober coloring. You could utilize sleeve owners, bracers or roll the sleeves up, however do not utilize brief sleeves.

It is proper to utilize a vest, however if you do not utilize one, you must have dental braces. You could make the vest of some extravagant material, like brocade or jacquard, as well as add a matching cravat. There are several ways to tie a cravat, and you can use a wide tie or a scarf in stead of a cravat, what ever fits your character.

A jacket is fine, but you can also use a military jacket, duster or trench coat. If you use a trench coat, choose an easy one with refined pattern or no pattern whatsoever in the lining, or one with no lining. Western style trench coat or riding duster is good.

You can use most footwears with shoelaces, yet oxfords or boots (with or without shoelaces) are best. Canvas footwears could be made use of, yet not tennis shoes.

It prevails to make use of hats when sprucing up in Steampunk equipment, as well as in addition to the previously mentioned top hat as well as leather safety helmet, you can select a bowler or a fedora. It is a smart idea to embellish this hat with something, preferably constructed from brass, like a number of equipment wheels or a breastpin, yet this is not essential.

In the Victorian times both sexes made use of precious jewelry. Appropriate products for guys are the previously mentioned watch, signet rings, cravat pins and also cuff web links, if one uses a t-shirt with sleeves unrolled, as well as a cravat or tie. It is acceptable for guys to use one earring, however it would then be a metal ring, as well as not a jeweled stud. If you wish to wear a wrist watch, choose a simple design and mechanical, analog watch, and wear it on a leather strap. Brooches, especially medals, are good. You can likewise use a bow in a buttonhole, or a boutonni re.

You can express yourself quite freely with your hairstyle. Almost anything is feasible, the common brief and also nicely brushed Victorian hair is great, spiked hair is fairly ALRIGHT and also if you like, have actually dreadlocks with included natural leather bands and also tubes.

Females

There is one piece of clothing that is a must for a Steampunk outfit for women, and that is the corset. You can also use a wide belt or a waist cincher.

A bustle will certainly additionally aid to develop the impression of times previous.

It is great to make use of some males's garments things, like army jacket or pants, but you need to "girl it up". Use a bustle with your trousers, or use bloomers as trousers. (For Steampunk the bloomers can be of any kind of size.) Put on a hitched skirt over the trousers.

You can wear an authentic Victorian dress, or a reproduction, but these are not really comfy and also sensible. One of the ideas behind Steampunk is experience, as well as Victorian ladies utilized to use a little shorter and simpler skirt for these events.

For Steampunk the skirt can be as short as above the knee, just as long as it has volume in the form of ruffles, rouches, pleats, drapes, hitches and gatherings. You can also use lace, ribbons, tassels and fringes to add to the quantity in the skirt as well as bustle.

Your shirts, vests, coats as well as layers must be fitted.

Female's hats are a a lot more elaborate thing than men's hats. You could also use a fascinator, which is something between a hair accessory and a hat.

You can add a parasol to almost any outfit.

If you use a handbag, choose something dainty, soft and round, like reticules and bag bags, or something elaborately beaded or stitched. Tapestry handbags as well as carpetbags are a great selection also.

As footwears most tied boots function great, so does tied shoes as well as common boots. Your shoes can be of any type of color, however beware with the heel. You ought to have shoes with a heel, as well as the heel ought to be either tapered or Louis heel.

Ladies must be using dangling jewelries, but not too long, nor too big. Victorian women used rings and bracelets, sometimes in excess. You can also wear a ribbon in a buttonhole, and flowers; corsage, nosegay or posy, are very great as devices for ladies.

The hairdo is rather complimentary for ladies as well, however it is valued, that you have a long hair, either braided, in corkscrew curls or an updo.

Boys

Whether you choose a classic seafarer outfit or trousers with dental braces and a t-shirt, possibly add a sweater or pullover, you have to remember two things. The pants' legs were short, simply covering the knee, and also children also put on long socks.

I would place kids in pantyhose, both kids as well as women, however some kids discover this as well girly as well as therefore uneasy, as well as they should not be required to use tights. It might help to persuade the child to wear such uncomfortable and inconvenient pieces of clothing if you tell him that this is the origin of Christmas stockings, and the higher the equipping, the even more area there is for presents.

I would certainly choose laced boots for boys, but make sure that the shoes have different heel which the sole is made from one product. It truly isn't really simple to find footwears for children' Steampunk clothing. You can also take a pair of regular leather "party shoes" and give the kid spats to "disguise" the modern-day information, or make use of straightforward canvas footwears that coincide shade as the child's stockings. Do not make use of tennis shoes.

Women.

Ladies are generally less complicated to encourage to put on uncommon apparel compared to children, yet also below you should take into consideration the youngster's individuality.

Also when it was uncommon that a Victorian lady would certainly use trousers, it is fairly appropriate for a Steampunk lady to do so.

A Victorian lady's outfit is generally one-piece, and also you could pick the early Victorian dress with fitted bodice and wide skirt that falls from the midsection, or the late Victorian gown that is straight as well as has a belt on the hips. A basic straw sailor or beret appropriates for both designs, but a huge hat with designs should not be utilized however with the late Victorian or Edwardian gown.

Usage either black, white, or candy striped stockings.

You could select ballerinas, band footwears, tied footwears or boots, tied or buttoned, however do not select footwears with too thick sole. Stay away from metallic shoes and shoes with figures or glitter, or much decor.

Currently your entire family members is spruced up for a Steampunk journey. Enjoy!

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You could make use of sleeve owners, bracers or roll the sleeves up, yet do not make use of brief sleeves.

It is suitable to utilize a vest, however if you don't utilize one, you ought to have braces. In the Victorian times both genders utilized fashion jewelry. Utilize a bustle with your trousers, or utilize bloomers as trousers. Victorian females made use of rings and also arm bands, occasionally in unwanted.

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