Wierdo pet thing

[Gyerfry Stoemsaber]

The Charic
A noble pet often used for hunting and fighting, aswell as a friend. They come in many different collour veriaties and styles. They have sharp claws and fangs, and are also very entelligent for animals. Some say they understand english (Or whatever language is used in this game) though can't use it themselves because of their vocal cords. [it looks like a cross between a fox and a cat]

drawing:


What you guys think? Apperently this is what coms out of my mind when I'm bored :/ Its not my fault! 

[Inca Sator]

It is not a Charic -  it's an ordinary cat.

[Gyerfry Stoemsaber]

I didn't tell you it's size... did I? Its as big as a wolf. And it doesn't meow.

[Robinmagus]

So it's an ordinary wolf? With funny coloring?

That or an over fed cat...

Either way, don't see much special in terms of creativity.

[Gentar]

ok the other responses were frank but somewhat true. Your drawing is pretty good but as far as the design of the animal goes, it lacks originallity. Besides if youve ever heard of a linx, puma, cougar, panther, etc. they are all cats that are about the size of wolves. You could continue with the same drawing because it is digital and twaek it to make it more interesting. Regardless, dont let yourself be dissuaded by other peoples almost rude posts (Robinmagus) keep at it, and dont be afraid to go crazy with your imagination.

[Gyerfry Stoemsaber]

I guess your right, but I really can't think of anything to draw, any ideas?

[zorbels]

I hate to say it but the picture does look like a cat.  I think Gentar made some pretty good suggestions and I am in agreement with his post. Maybe you could change the legs to be thinner and also change the muzzle to either be shorter or longer and get rid of the cat appearance. Stretch out the ears maybe?  Play around with it and change up the body parts. Good luck.

[miadon]

give it spikes on its back like a stegasuarus.

[Gyerfry Stoemsaber]

better?

heres it with spikes on its back

[Capprion]

actually. a panther has no definate size, because a panther is not a specific species or breed of cat, its a summerization of all big cats, wich is why when somone talks about a black panther....it could be a lion,tiger,bobcat,cheata whatever.....just all black, hence black panther= panther=big cat          but yeah i agree with Gentar.. i think your heading in the right direction , maybe give him 3 tails, anything crazy like that.....but i dont think you should make the legs thin, ( animals with thin legs are fast and built for speed if this animal is supposed to be for fighting and hunting the legs shouldnt be to thin nor to bulky " cats have thin legs and are very fast, large breeds of dogs have huge legs and are powerfull ) maybe try to come up with something sort of in the middle. i can also see the difrences in the animals parts how some are cat-like others dog-like and then the skull is more like a arctic-fox..  all in all  nice art   .and no dont pay attention to Robinmagus  apparently he dont have any wolvs in his area of the world  because that looks nothing like a wolf  muzzle is to short, legs arent long nuff, well unless its a wolf pup then it does kinda look the same.         

about the second set. it looks like his head is deformed hehe  ...but ewww take out the spikes lol

[Farren Kutter]

Now it looks more canine than feline.... the snout seems too dog-like. Perhaps give it back the cat look, give it the spines, and make it breathe atmoic fire, and you have Catzilla... Or take away the atomic breath and just have some scary cat creature And what most people think of when they say panther is actually a black leopard.

[zorbels]

but i dont think you should make the legs thin, ( animals with thin legs are fast and built for speed if this animal is supposed to be for fighting and hunting the legs shouldnt be to thin nor to bulky " cats have thin legs and are very fast, large breeds of dogs have huge legs and are powerfull )

  This is also the real world your applying this logic too. We are talking about an imagination. Big cats in the wild rely on their back feet for speed and their tail for balance. The front feet are only basically a guide to which direction they wish to take. There are many postings of Fan Art section with ceatures that have for example two huge legs and next to no arms if any at all. Or maybe this creature Gyerfry is creating eats plants? Who knows.

I had a thought when looking at this picture to have the front legs thin and the back legs bulky. I don't think it would effect the creatures movement. Also maybe changing the tail completely to not look like a Cat, fox's or dogs tail. Maybe more reptilian.

[Edit] Another idea I had was maybe you don't have to have the creature furry everywhere. Maybe perhaps you could have it so there is just a strip of fur on the back and in other places in small amounts.

[Gyerfry Stoemsaber]

acually its tailis furry like a wolf's. And it needs bulky front legs because its used for hunting and fighting.
RETRY: http://images.8-95.com/upload/1d464d25.jpg


Heres another pet:

Rolag
A herbivor with a long black prehensal tail, face markings and fur like a raccoon, and the body of an oppossum (but no pouch because its NOT a marsupial). Its tail is used for balance when jumping fom tree to tree and for snatching things it's short arms can't reach. Its diet consists of fruits, vegitibles, leaves, and sometimes grass. They too are belived to understand english though unable to use it. They are good with their hands (and tail) and are helpful when building small projects.

ILLISTRATION: http://images.8-95.com/upload/e6492f02.jpg

[Farren Kutter]

I like the new one much better

[Baldur]

That's a pretty small animal, like a kitten...attacking an apple. Excuse my sarchasm

It's much better then the last. It is still cat/dog- like. I don't know, it looks like a kitten to me. Could you try some new shapes? Maybe not a fourlegged creature, there are too many of those. Maybe a biped with big wet eyes able to see in the dark, wooly fur making it look like a fruit if you take it's fur color into consideration.

D*** it, I was supposed to be brainstorming...I have discovered i'm not really good at giving someone tips without it turning into a sarchasm. Just try to make it unique, add more toes, make it slim, give spikey fur, whatever. It's your choice. Only your imagination can set the boundaries. That is what art is and you will discover that you can manipulate things into whatver you like with your pen, or mouse. Don't worry about what others will think, you decide the rules.

Now go and do it!