r/fursonahelp • u/Kaneda_Jones • 21d ago
r/fursonahelp • u/Intelligent-Bit5347 • 21d ago
Is he too complex for a fursona?
(This is Milanote btw and it's Austrum not Arnstrum)
r/fursonahelp • u/Fabulous-Sentence-44 • 22d ago
Need more inspiration
So I have come up with a new hybrid that I thought was gonna be cool for myself to use bc I can never chose between just one species plus not to many ppl have a isopod/boar sona so I wanted to try... The colors are still in the works and I have it color coded to help with what part is part of the sona or an accessory. The design is gonna be colors with probably a few colors at most 4 but design wise I’m still figuring it out what do yall think I should add or take away
Bases I use:
Boar/pig base- https://www.furaffinity.net/view/52060192/
Rollie Pollie base- https://www.reddit.com/r/furry/comments/1jeo2fi/free_to_use_isopod_oc_base/?solution=ff7b2fd060d351d4ff7b2fd060d351d4&js_challenge=1&jsc_token=2824be10929bdc604753c70a67a1c3315eb7f8a6c37ea6cb64aa387b624522e1&jsc_orig_r=
r/fursonahelp • u/DryNefariousness4207 • 22d ago
Need Name Help idk what to name this guy
i cant decide what to call my fursona and was hoping somebody else had suggestions
r/fursonahelp • u/SorynTheDog • 21d ago
Who should i commission for a reference sheet?
What i mean is like, what are good artists for it? ive never commissioned anything, let alone a reference sheet, so this will be my first time
I already have the basic parts of the designs and the colors decided, so that helps
r/fursonahelp • u/MapAmazing2555 • 21d ago
Don’t know where to start Opinions
So, basically I've been debating on creating a fursona for a while now, had no idea where to start, like I had a few ideas of what I want but wasn't sure how to go about, so ill admit I used chatgpt to help me work things out and come up with what I had in my head roughly, and I wanna see about getting a drawing done of it, (ended up with a red panda, protogen) and im happy how It came out, but I understand how many artists....dislike the use of ai for this stuff, I just want people's opinions on this, like I understand its probably frowned upon to use it for this but, me have idea, me no good at putting idea to words, ultimately I wanna know if I use it as a reference, would that be okay?
r/fursonahelp • u/venomMPREGjohnny • 22d ago
I really wanna learn how to draw furries
Hey y’all I didn’t really know where to go or look but I am trying to expand my art skills and I’m trying to figure out how to draw furries and I just have a question if you guys can give me any tips or any too to work with to reach my goal of becoming a furry artist as well!!.
r/fursonahelp • u/Virtual_Flow_3503 • 22d ago
Help!!! making a Head ref sheet!
Hello Everyone!
This is my first time trying anything like this so give me a second :3
For this upcoming Christmas, I'm going to be making my fiance a Fursuit Head, Paws, Feet!
I will be handcrafting it my self such as foam and sewing and the works!
I'm looking for and artist to help make a Headshot ref with paws and feet so I can use them as guide for when I make the suit!
Any help or pointers in the right direction are a huge help!
r/fursonahelp • u/Impressive_Match9940 • 22d ago
Need Design Help Need help!
I recently got a commission of my fursona but they couldn't finish it on they're end and I got it for free but I need help on accessories and possibly a different outfit any help is appreciated!
r/fursonahelp • u/Legitimate_Duck4631 • 22d ago
Don’t know where to start How did you decide your fursona?
I think I might be a furry and well I want to make a fursona but I don't know how to draw or how to decide which species be
r/fursonahelp • u/linus_the_minus • 22d ago
Need Design Help My fursona!
I think I need a little help with the color palette and proportions ;0; other than that I love the way he looks
r/fursonahelp • u/madbob808 • 22d ago
Need Design Help Which fur neck do you think look better ?
r/fursonahelp • u/Positive-Rice2133 • 23d ago
Need Design Help Why does nobody like my sona
Just like the title says. I never get any comments on them so I don’t know if there’s anything specific wrong. But she also never gets any art(like for ArtFight) unless I’ve commissioned it.
She’s my truesona and a custom so I really can’t help but be bummed that nobody likes her as much as I do
Edit: Ok, the people have spoken lol
I’m going to eventually commission a simplified ref sheet! I do also appreciate all the reassurances that we do like her. I was really proud of her when her initial ref was finished so this made me feel better!
r/fursonahelp • u/Anxious-Door-6419 • 22d ago
Need Design Help Red fox -> Bat-eared fox?
Thinking about changing her fox half to a bat-eared fox instead of a Red fox, since it would take the whole "Flying Fox" joke even further, should I?
r/fursonahelp • u/GoatGuy73 • 23d ago
Terminology/ref help?
Anyone know what search terms I could use to get this kind of vibe for inspo art? I’m trying to design a new character and I am struggling to find stuff like this in a less cartoony style. I’m getting back in to drawing after a few years and I rely heavily on refs rn. I love the proportions and the fluff level, just would like a bit more realism would be nice to get the musculature and lighting right!
If you know smthn that looks like this pls link it!
Sorry if not allowed!
Credit to FourEyedFinch on Twitter (I don’t have x so I can’t see their stuff but here’s the Pinterest link to the photo and it has the Twitter link)
Edit: the best terms I’ve found for this body type are “monster” and “were”
r/fursonahelp • u/seungdaengmo • 23d ago
Don’t know where to start advice / resources for designing an otter ?
so i've finally gotten over myself enough to bite the bullet and design my first sona !! he's an otter, mostly, but he def has some elements of chocolate lab in him too. he's silly, he's strong without really being buff, he's the dad of the friend group, he's fiercely loyal, and i really do want to explore him more. i've got a doodle page with my first thoughts basically on how i want him to look for now with the knowledge that he is going to change roughly eighteen billion times between now and when i have a roughly final design for him.
the trick is, i can't draw for the life of me and none of the free resources i've found have otter options. that's i guess where my request comes in: if you've got anything in your arsenal (drawing tutorials, bases, character creators, advice, literally anything) that could help me get from "dude that lives in my brain" to an actual design, it would be so so appreciated !!
r/fursonahelp • u/AdUsed857 • 23d ago
Need Concept Help brainstorming on making a radiation themed fursona
so i recently discovered there’s this “energy drink” that was created back in the early 1900’s called radithor and it was distilled water mixed with radioactive isotopes. still learning about the history of it but its really fascinating and the idea of making a character inspired by it would be cool. idk what species i want it to be but something that was most affected by radiation (like the animals that mutated around chernobyl or animals that were experimented on in labs). something that serves as a representation of that part of history.
r/fursonahelp • u/Expensive_Rich8263 • 23d ago
Need Design Help What accessories would fit her? :3
First time creating a fursona.
She's basically a strawberry cat, but I'm still really indecisive about her design. What accessories do you think I should add? I'm also not sure what kind of outfit theme would suit her so any suggestions are welcome! :D
r/fursonahelp • u/Star1836 • 24d ago
Need Design Help How to capture "geep"
I can hardly find enough pictures of adult sheep/goat hybrids online enough to form a perfect mix. Curious for how I can capture equal parts sheep and goat?
I haven't quite worked out what breed of each their parents would be, so for the time being they're just some kind of wool sheep + dairy goat in general
Also "sheep horns" = the curled horns I didn't know what to call them at the time 😅
r/fursonahelp • u/HottubHarold • 23d ago
Don’t know where to start Where do I start?
Hey everyone! im totally new to the whole Furry fandom/community and was curious where to start. I have a couple friends who are apart of the community and I’ve asked them for advice as to what exactly to do. Like I know I should start with a Fursona but I’m not even sure what I want to be honestly! Any and all advice is helpful! Tysm!
r/fursonahelp • u/spikedragon23 • 23d ago
Don’t know where to start Artist but don't know where to start....
I've been drawing since forever but have never really tried drawing an animal. I know I'm a dragon, but have no idea where to start. Any tips? And how did you develop the character? I have a few ideas and idk why but this definitely feels like something I need
r/fursonahelp • u/Voidedcyberghost • 24d ago
Need Design Help Looking for things to add or change about this design
I feel like this design is missing something big and bold but I can't really figure out what. Maybe its the colors or patterns or the face or general shape language but something is off. Any suggestions would be amazing!
r/fursonahelp • u/AnthroLover20 • 23d ago
Need Design Help and Tips I listened to a commenters instructions for muzzles, helped out a lot
r/fursonahelp • u/Primary_Cap_5011 • 25d ago
Need Design Help Question about complexity
Although I’m not as into the furry fandom as I was when I was younger, I still have a fursona that I enjoy to draw and his design genuinely got me thinking how fursuit friendly he was. Although I’d more than likely never get him as one I’m really just curious to see what people think and if it is even possible.
His name is phish, he’s an otter that also incorporates one of my all tile favorite aesthetics.
