Ask Shutter Ghost

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[ask-shutter-ghost]

Hey! I’m Shutter Ghost, and these are my three cats, Pecan, Void, and Whisp. I’m a ghost hunter who takes a lot of instant photos and is obsessed with scarves. If you have any questions for me, feel free to ask! 

I also take commissions! 

(Pose references here! More info and links below the cut!)

TAGS TO FOLLOW/BLOCK

Horror | Gore | AskShutter | Shutter Ghost

Rapid Stream | Pecan | Whisp | Void

Workhorse Industries

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STORIES AND PROJECTS

Canterlot Castle Catacombs

Changeling in Disguise

Encounter Journal

Looking for Looking Glass

Workhorse Industries 

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CHARACTER REFS

Gelato Mane

Just Before Dawn

Nurse Soft Spot

Pecan

Rapid Stream

Shutter Ghost

Strawberry Jam

Soft Howl

Void

Whisp

[ask-shutter-ghost]

What's your favorite way to spend the spooky days

Mine is to eat the candy I buy from the store an make a gremlin fort in my living room

Shutter Ghost: Same! Just add a spooky comfort movie and I'm there!

1 more ask before the ask box opens!!!

@thedumbguywithaheart43's Boom Reference

Coraline Movie Still Frame

Shutter Ghost's House/The In Between Reference

[ask-shutter-ghost]

Finished my collab comic piece with @asksnowywhooves! I can't post the two pages until I get permission and/or that part of the story is revealed, but I just wanted to update you all that it's finished!

I had a lot of fun experimenting with shading on this one and learned a fun trick! If it's casting a glow, it looks better to layer the glow over the line art. If it's being glowed upon, like the characters in these pages, then it looks better to layer the glow under the line art. I also kept the glow on one side of each object so the light looked more intense ^^

Just 2 asks remaining before I open the ask box!!!

[ask-shutter-ghost]

Shutter Ghost: Zzz

???: Co . . . ld . . .

Shutter Ghost: Mmwhat?

Shutter Ghost: Wh - that's a foal! Are you okay?!

(Reply to a submission from @batter-up-tapes!)

((2 asks and 1 collab remaining before I open the ask box!!!))

Unkown Foal Reference

Shutter Ghost's House/In Between Reference

[ask-shutter-ghost]

Heartistry: So does that mean by recieving an anon ask, does that mean you're being ghosted? 🤭

Shutter Ghost: I guess you could say that. Good thing I like ghosts!

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Had a lot of fun using reference pictures for realistic poses for this one! Refs and steps below the cut :D

((3 asks and 1 collab remaining before I open the ask box!!!))

Heartistry Ref

Heartistry Cutie Mark Ref

Heartistry and Shutter Ghost Pose Ref

Ghost Horse Rearing Ref

Ghost Horse Galloping Ref

How I Made The Ghosts!

Step One: Select a pose reference.

Step Two: On a separate layer, fill in the silhouette of said reference.

Step Three: Make the layer semi-transparent and erase shadows, connection points (i.e. between ear and head, between legs, etc.).

Step Four: Place the ghost horse in the picture and make it as transparent as you want. I changed the placement on mine a few times XD

Step Five: Copy the ghost horse and make one layer extra blurry (the body) and keep one layer the same (the head) to add emphasis. Adjust transparency levels and blur as preferred. I also added some additional mist to make the ghosts blend into the sene more. Done!

Here are the two ghosts I made for this piece as solid shapes! Feel free to copy and paste these into your own drawings as long as you credit the proper reference photos listed above :D

[ask-shutter-ghost]

Boom: I might be crazy but I think there might be a ghost in my floating screaming toaster. Just last week my toast came out uncooked!

Trixie: Trixie needs help, she has a ghost problem. It keeps throwing forks at my assistant. If he gets like, fork-i-fied or something, then he can't get coffee for me anymore (also Trixie might get sued).

Shutter Ghost: Hm.

Shutter Ghost: I think we can catch two ghosts with one breakfast. Know where we can find some eggs?

((4 asks and 1 collab remaining before I open the ask box!!!))

@trixielawyer's Trixie Reference

@thedumbguywithaheart43's Boom Reference

Shading Reference

[ask-shutter-ghost]

Anypony have any fun Halloween/spooky breakfast themed jokes or puns? I'm answering two old asks at once that fit perfectly with a breakfast theme and I'm looking for some fun ideas to pop at the end of it! (Will be credited!)

[ask-shutter-ghost]

Shutter Ghost: If you ever need a hug, I'm here.

(Just thought someone out there might need a hug tonight! Also some pose practice as well ^^)

[ask-shutter-ghost]

Since you're in the biz of ghost hunting, I gotta ask: Do the names Necronomicon or Book of Vile Darkness mean anything to you, Shutter Ghost?

Shutter Ghost: Uh, yeah. They mean "stay away." There are certain things you just shouldn't mess with. Even Blanky knows that.

Animated with ImgFlip!

Shutter Ghost's House Ref

[ask-shutter-ghost]

do you ever team up with others during investigations?

Shutter Ghost: Oh, all the time! Do you have a case you need help with?

Background Reference

[ask-shutter-ghost]

This was what coming back to Tumblr felt like after a two year hiatus! I'm so grateful and lucky for all the friendly, warm replies! It was an immediate reminder of why I joined the MLP Ask Blog community in the first place!

There were a lot of ponies and people who reached out, but I featured the first six who pounced on me immediately after I posted a pic XD Individual ponies and references below the cut <3

Background Colors

Mittens Walking Pose Ref

@askthemareinabluebox's Ticker!

Pose Ref

Color Ref

@wildcowal's Feather!

Color Ref

@allhorsenoplinko's Huckleberry Horse!

Pose Ref

Color Ref

@splungecoyote's Little Coyote!

Pose Ref

Color Ref

@leakypipes' Sun Spot!

Pose and Color Ref

@temper-temper's Fairchild!

Pose Ref

Wing Ref

Color Ref

[ask-burning-stream]

Burning Stream: There are some very kind ponies around here... but it´s time I get back to work

((Featured @thedumbguywithaheart43 and @ask-shutter-ghost. Thank you for the asks as usual!))

[shutter-ghost-reblogs]

Shutter Ghost: You're very welcome! I know your team will be happy to see you back!

[ask-shutter-ghost]

Thanks for drawing Shutter, that was so sweet of you!! 🥰

[ask-shutter-ghost]

if someone you care about ever passes, would you like to see them as a ghost?

Shutter Ghost: It depends who it is. If they'd prefer to rest, I'd let them. But if they wanted to come back and say hi, I'd love to see them!

Thanks for the ask, @ask-wizard-sunburst!

Background Inspiration and Colors

[ask-appletree]

Do you get along with other wolf hybrids? I have a friend who would love to meet you if so! I could introduce you :D

I.... am the only Timberpony.... I don't really know any other hybrids/cross-breeds. but I wouldn't mind meeting your friend.

[ask-shutter-ghost]

Shutter Ghost: This is Soft Howl! He, uh . . . gets a bit excited sometimes.

Soft Howl: NEW FRIEND! NEW FRIEND! NEW FRIEND! NEW - !

(References and flat color below the cut!)

Soft Howl Colors and Cutie Mark

Soft Howl Pose Reference

Fence and Yard Colors

Timberwolf Reference

Apple Tree Reference

A flat art of the trio, and a reference for drawing @ask-appletree 's Apple Tree, just in case anyone else wants to draw him! :D

[ask-appletree]

Well its nice to meet you Soft Howl, but could you please calm a little down, the chickens might get a bit frightened.

[ask-shutter-ghost]

DRAW TWO!

I was beyond delighted to come back to Tumblr and discover that two of the first friends I'd made on the platform a few years ago had gotten married! Congratulations, @allyooops and @whirlwindflux!!

As a wedding gift, I'd love to draw each of you a picture of your choice! Just let me know what you'd like and I'll get on it shortly :D

Congrats again!! I hope your wedding was wonderful and your marriage will be as well!

[ask-appletree]

Do you get along with other wolf hybrids? I have a friend who would love to meet you if so! I could introduce you :D

I.... am the only Timberpony.... I don't really know any other hybrids/cross-breeds. but I wouldn't mind meeting your friend.

[ask-shutter-ghost]

Shutter Ghost: This is Soft Howl! He, uh . . . gets a bit excited sometimes.

Soft Howl: NEW FRIEND! NEW FRIEND! NEW FRIEND! NEW - !

(References and flat color below the cut!)

Soft Howl Colors and Cutie Mark

Soft Howl Pose Reference

Fence and Yard Colors

Timberwolf Reference

Apple Tree Reference

A flat art of the trio, and a reference for drawing @ask-appletree 's Apple Tree, just in case anyone else wants to draw him! :D

[ask-appletree]

Do you get along with other wolf hybrids? I have a friend who would love to meet you if so! I could introduce you :D

I.... am the only Timberpony.... I don't really know any other hybrids/cross-breeds. but I wouldn't mind meeting your friend.

[ask-shutter-ghost]

Reblogging this to add a response soon! :)

Thanks for replying to my ask!