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Published: 2018-05-21 18:41:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 440; Favourites: 44; Downloads: 0
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Description one peeve i have about animal artists (warrior cats, wolf comics, etc) is when they draw dome dens

disclaimer i get that some of you are beginners and don't know any better, that's what i made this for!!

the only acceptable use of a dome den is when it's in a dirt mound, like the last example i gave. but try to avoid a smooth interior, add some roots to the roof and uneven dirt spots, anything that you think would make it look natural!

dens can also be;

- a hollowed out log
- a man made structure (a barrel, empty crate, underneath a house, etc)
- a thick brush
- anything an animal can fit inside!

and remember, it's okay to be terrible at first, we all were at one point. just don't compare yourself to other artists, and USE REFERENCES

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Comments: 4

CookiBatter [2018-05-22 00:22:50 +0000 UTC]

I like to draw dens that are spaces in the canyon rock eroded by water. Like small little tunnels into the rock that opens into a cavern ^^

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hostile-elf In reply to CookiBatter [2018-05-22 01:03:50 +0000 UTC]

ooo that sounds really nice! i like the idea of a desert canyon with a cave and a fresh water spring inside, soft blue colors look really nice with the gold/reddish brown palette :>

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CookiBatter In reply to hostile-elf [2018-05-22 15:03:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ^^  that sounds beautiful. I love soft colors ^^

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BeastOfEuthanasia [2018-05-21 18:49:47 +0000 UTC]

OMG THOSE ANTHILL DENS ARE THE SHIT

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