Naylor, maybe. But not Sutton or OConnel.
On Jul 16, 2013 9:24 PM, "jmhcustomart2004" <a_change_of_plans_at_yahoo.com>
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> --- In SkunkworksAMA_at_yahoogroups.com, "Archae" <archae_at_...> wrote:
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> > Many artists seem to have trouble adding feet to their creations.
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> > Lately Jay Naylor has been drawing his characters with odd-looking feet.
> > http://jaynaylor.com/originallife/comic/OL428.13-07-05.jpg
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> Yeah, Naylor tends to focus on the ass and genitalia of the characters and
> seems to disregard the rest of the anatomy (faces, hands, feet,
> musculature, etc). Then again, it's cartoony, so maybe that's just his
> style.
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> That was one of the things that got me to improve my artwork; Terrie Smith
> had mentioned, many years ago, that I made some parts look realistic and
> the rest of the image was left relatively bland. And that's why you can
> count the number of hairs any character that I draw nowadays might have on
> their body. Details galore, man.
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> > In the Skunk girls' universe...
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> > Would most be digigrade?
> > Plantigrade?
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> The redesign of the characters and the redefinition of their world has
> helped to flesh out these details. Some species are digitigrade and some
> are plantigrade. This results in different styles of footwear as a result.
> Just off the top of my head, I think the plantigrade species are limited to
> alligators, crocodiles, lizards, chameleons, bears, raccoons, aquatic
> species and porcupines. There are probably others on that list, but that's
> all I can remember right now.
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> Digitigrade species (such as felines or even the skunks) would stand on
> the full foot, but walk on the toes, leaning forward and using the tail as
> a counterbalance.
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> > Wear shoes/sandals?
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> Most shoe designs would allow for the claws to be useable if necessary,
> but full-coverage shoes and boots would be required for any sort of work
> such as construction or anything where the foot might be in danger of
> getting damaged.
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> > Most stores and restaurants I go in say "No shoes, no shirt, no service."
> > Would that be the norm in the Skunk girls' universe?
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> One of the primary things I was trying to outline in the redesign of their
> world was the fact that these creatures are NOT human, and as such, would
> likely not have the same habits, rules or standards that we have. I would
> expect footwear to be common and required in urban areas, as pavement is
> hot and debris could cut or hurt the feet. Of course, don't be surprised if
> you get a hair in your food. After all, most everyone there is covered in
> it! ;-)
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> --JMH
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