"The light shines, even though the star is gone."

Just gonna repost this image because it is relevent. Once you got your stick man pose you can add those shapes on top.

Anyways, more notes, this time on the base shapes.

Nothing brings a friend group together like Murder.

Well it's done! My second ever AMV, based on "The Secrets in Our Quills", written by the amazing @nebrasska-alasska! Please enjoy!

This AMV features fanart by:

@artastic-friend, @bobkatt, @charlie1bunny, @eryxwilleatu, @evilgenius-prower, @fig-eater-beetle, @hyperfixationspecial, @kesketch, @kittycatdraws29, @miharukano, @mkthedingus, @prismaticfangz, @royalblue2, @salmonfry4, @scythstarz5, @shadzthebagel and @skulleye9

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Side Note:

Blue streak 🔵💨

Basically chapter 17 of ballad, right @nebrasska-alasska ?

This is my guide to drawing sonic from last year! A little outdated but still great. But don’t worry for I have more now!

Greeting from almost 2026, I have two hours left but yes…

Here are some notes on the proportion. I’d really suggest taking reference drawing from idw or screenshots of shows and try redrawing the proportions right next to it. If you trace it won’t help but having to consciously analyze the proportions are really helpful!

also throwing in in these super helpful links!

Since you’re making an oc, character design is important! Their visual appearance should somehow tie in with their personality. For example Sonic’s artwork has him often in a circular motion. It a fluid continuity. And if not he’s always still in motion. The way that his quills are shaped curves back, which always gives him a windblown disposition. Very aerodynamic ;). He is speed so it’s conveyed in his design. I also want to note red and blue look goo together because they are pretty contrasting against each other which makes visual elements easier to see.

another thing to note is a reoccurring theme. For rouge, hearts. She is very curvy and you can see a lot of that in her design makeup. Obviously cough cough. But besides the breastplate and the shoes, you can see that heart shape visible subtly all throughout the design. This makes her more cohesive and pleasant to look at. (Though there are other assets that also make it enjoyable)

another important thing to look for is if they come in sets. Like the Babylon rogues and the chaotic to note. Vector is very top heavy design and charms is bottom heavy because of his big stinger and wings. Vector is large but charmy is small. Espio is balanced and medium sized. While colors might not tie in they are still visually interesting because of the dynamic figures they pose. Same with the rogues. Jet is medium sized and angular. He has a recurring flame design to note. Wave is softer and taller and thinner. And then storm is big and tall which contrasts nicely. There always a reason why the Vivian has the fat short character and the tall thin character. It’s because it visually appealing in arrangements. If they are the same size and height then seeing them together could be rather monotonous. Same with team dark. Shadow is very angular and has weight to his design. Rouge is curvy and has a rounder design. Omega is large and angular which compliments nicely to his friends.

Obviously Sonic is based off western rubber hose characters and he is wonderful squishy which means there’s a lot of room for emotion. His eyes and ears are meant to move. His muzzle is not a confine, make the mouth leave the edge of his face. Wrinkles do not equal age. Your face will crinkle if you smile or frown or open your mouth! Though wrinkles are a sign of age, wrinkles don’t mean age. And again, these are cartoons! Their bangs can stick straight up! Their ears droop! They suddenly go gaunt and have cheekbones when they’re shocked! And stereotypes exist for a reason. No smoke without a fire. Angular eyes can give you someone more jaded, sly, maybe mean. Big round eyes are kind and bright and bubbly you get the idea. But this also means you aren’t confined to it. By knowing these rules you can consciously choose to break them. Have a sweet looking character full of malice. A worn down man that’s a big sweetheart. You see me? Also just look at how different characters eyes are set. Some are closer, split, connected it’s a whole world out there.

Shoes aren’t great but it’s not the worst. Shoes are like characters themselves. Sonic has running shoes so the toe is off the ground. Has a sense of movement. Shadow is sturdy he has weight he is a grounded character. And boy do his air skates look heavy. And rouge. Is rouge. Do I need to say more?

honestly making an oc is a lot of fun. If you do go the fankid route it’s just blending traits and trying to figure out what elements you’d rather take from each parent. If you go completely original, a bit more daunting but you don’t need a backstory or anything complicated. Just a vague idea of what kind of mobian they are. I’d say the easiest way to start is with tropes and that character can develop by adding things that contrast the trope. For example let’s say I have my oc Carter. He is like the most golden retriever guy ever. But that’s kind of flat. What would be something unexpected? He loves rock music. He’s a total punk rock guy. He works at a bar. Obviously none of this is true about Carter but I’m just explaining. Really your brain knows better than you think. Follow your intuition! If something feels wrong there’s a reason you just can’t label it. If something looks good but you can’t put your finger on what it’s because your brain can recognize pleasing patterns and things even if you don’t have the words for it. Trust your gut!

Hes protecting the kitty, also quick sketch

By the power of Zeus