That Ace Puppet

Just a multi-fandom obsessed gal who loves to draw! She/Her, 21+, Ace 🖤🤍💜

[sticksandsharks]

Johto Beginnings, Myths & Legends

[claie171art]

Petrova line

[the-bois-jim-and-jim]

Simon

[wazzappp]

I do love thinking about how Simon is probably like. The Iron Lung universes John Wick. Bro is TERRIFYING.

So with that in mind imagine some random COI or Eden soldier also gets temporarily zapped into the PHM universe and sees this relatively mild mannered guy telling Simon The Motherfucking Butcher to please help move some things to the side so they can sleep on the couch easier.

And Simon fucking LISTENS. He grumbles a little bit but he does it. And then The Guy Who Bewitches Apparently gives Edens Living Nightmare a little pat on the shoulder with a thank you when he's done.

WHAT DID THIS BLONDE HAIRED FREAK DO TO GET THE BUTCHER TO DO WHAT HE ASKS (extended friendship. Thats literally it. And they will never accept that as an answer). Grace does not have 'Scary Dog Privileges' he has fucking CERBERUS on SPEED DIAL.

[jellyfishforest135]

Typical science teacher behavior

[imfloatingwhatthe]

Bros doing too much

[the--firevenus]

Mold family

bonus ethan (he's very sad to me)

[iszapizza]

bloodymary doodles to distract myself from the current state of the world…

[quasar-crew]

Have some sketchy doodles... randomly decided to try and figure out Leon's spine in plague of carapace, because my brain likes to apply principals of real world biology to fictional things, and I wanted to see about messing him up more internally. (Lots of rambling under the cut)

TLDR I'm leaning toward an 'inverse' S curve for his spine instead of the standard human S curve... it would give the lower back an outward curve instead of inward curve, but also enable more outward flexibility for maximum cat-ness and easier quadrupedal motion. I looked at a few example skeletons -- cheetahs / cougars, utahraptors and other dromaeosauridae, kangaroos, and human spines of course -- and proceeded to mash them together.

Like, as the myriad of lower back problems that afflict humans, attest, our spines are a mess. We are very new to the game of bipedality compared to the other predominantly bipedal group of birds/theropods. Our S shaped spine allows us to stand vertically without a tail for balance (compared to older theropods and modern dromaeosauridae (birds) which are angled forward and have tails to balance). But the S shape also puts a lot of pressure on the vertebrae, particular those of the lower back / lumbar vertebrae. Like... a cheetah spine has a reverse S, its lower back/lumbar section curves more out and "up" than down and "in" like in humans. Anyways. Maybe the plaga have some remnant dinosaur DNA from previous parasitization they're using for inspiration.

Anyways. Leon probably has a slight reverse S curve in his spinal column, allowing for a bipedal stance. Also the "spinal processes" (aka the outward 'spikes' on the back of the vetebrae) are more prominent in the thoraxial (upper back) vertebrae. Also the muscles of his back plates probably attach to these. He's probably got more thoraxial + lumbar vertebrae than a standard human, so his torso is a bit "elongated" by comparison, not to mention the coccygeal vertebrae that form the tail. Also also the pelvis / hips are Weird and I don't entirely want to figure it out now but I'm thinking it's a mix between a human pelvis and a more dromaeosauridae / felidae pelvis that is partially open rather than a fully closed "bowl"... probably. maybe. Like I said. Ignoring it.

Also. The plates along his back and spine have muscle attachments at the base and can be raised or lowered. (Pictures up top was me trying to figure the maximum "flex extent.") Generally its just another method of communication -- can be used to make him look 'bigger' if feeling threatened, or might flare in/out if irritated. Also can be raised help to increase airflow to the 'skin' itself to cool him down.

[sourfruet]

hello bro ❤️

[klitunka]

They deserve a happy ending!!

[crackshipsandregret]

damn u are fast

how u do facial hair? I’m struggling man all I want to do is draw my sillies and they look like poo 😭

ARE YOU TIRED OF DRAWING CHARACTERS WITH POO SMEARED ON THEIR FACE INSTEAD OF FLUFFY SCRUFFY BEARDS? WELL TODAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY! WELCOME TO: HOW TO BEARD YOUR BLORBOS!

Step one: BALD

Complete your drawing of your blorbo!

Step two: COLOR AND BRUSHES

Be sure to select the darkest part of their hair (ideally should match the shade of the eyebrows) and select a texture brush of your choosing. Any will do, as long as grain is visible! An additional textured blending brush to buff out any hard lines is beneficial, but not necessary for a good beard. WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT USE A SMOOTH BLENDING BRUSH! The goal is to maintain grain!

Step three: BEARD LAYOUT

DO use a reference image for this step! Draw out the general shape of where your blorbo's beard naturally grows, making sure to leave space around the chin under the lip where patches of hair are typically absent. Once you lay out the shape, turn the opacity down between 20-30%. I personally aim around 24%. This is a base layer, so don't go too dark!

Step four: SECOND LAYER

With the same brush and color, add additional layers ONLY in the areas that have the most hair (as circled in red) on your reference image. Mess around with the opacity until it gives you the look you want. The darker the color, the thicker the hair in that area will seem. NOTE: blond beards are typically much less noticeable than darker colors, typically because the hair has less contrast against the skin tone.

Step five (optional, depends on your style): HAIRS

Using the same brush as your line art with the opacity lowered to 60%, draw out lines along the same general shape as the beard using the same color you've been using. They should be slightly curved along the jaw like contour lines; this helps prevent the chin from feeling flat, but that's more of a personal preference/stylistic choice of mine. Don't think too hard on this step. The lines should be laid down quick and loose as beards are typically scruffy!

CONGRADULATIONS! YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY BEARDED YOUR BLORBOS!

[kwadlayns]

Can you find me? 🌑🩸

[*slaps roof of car* this baby can fit so many symbolisms in it]

Deep appreciation art for Iron Lung and the character of Simon - you indomitable human spirit character, you.

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[swallke]

Tried to draw him for. reasons..

[thelatestkate]

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[everydaylouie]

cat game

[statuscondition]

What a shithole. You have any idea what I pay in rent? Expensive shithole.