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Nyaseiru β€” MLP - Basic Anatomy Guide Part 1 [Overall + Head] by-nc-nd

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Basically re-making -

into more of a guide rather than just a study with sketches.

Wing guide that was shown a bit in that study will be made later.

If you still prefer the old one, that's fine, whatever helps you the best is all that matters.

Q. When will you get part 2 and such up?
A. No promises =D


Note
This isn't 100% show-accurate, there's a bit of my style lingering here and there, but nonetheless the purpose is to show how parts relate, and how things look by seeing multiple perspectives on it. The best way to learn is to 'understand' rather than to 'copy' so having the whole idea should hopefully be helpful in achieving the former.

Everything can be changed when seeing different styles; one's personal style can be found through experimentation, but as well observing a combination of favorite artists. It can end up being show-like, or as drastically changed as possible while still somehow the same old ponies we know. What's important, is to make sure that things are still in the right place - you can't use style as an excuse to have the mouth above the snout for example. I gave a few examples of modifications, but that's just a few out of many variations people have done to each part . . . ! Try and experiment what works best for ya when you can.


More Resources/Guides by Others

For more of my guides I made (at the moment, most of 'em are outdated, but should still be helpful) - dshou.deviantart.com/gallery/3...

I have no plans to go extremely in-depth, I provide what I think is good enough but if you ever need more information or anything then try out the following!

PonyResources [A Collection of Screenshots from the Show, all Screenshots tagged for Searching what you want] - ponyresource.booru.org/index.p...

A Collection of Pony Guides in the MLP-ATG-Alumni Group - mlp-atg-alumni.deviantart.com/...

A Collection of Pony Guides in the MLPDrawingSchool Group - mlpdrawingschool.deviantart.co...

EqD's Collection of Tutorials and Tutorial Collections of Those Mentioned and Not Mentioned - www.equestriadaily.com/2013/06...


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You may not create derivative work for release, this includes tracing, vectoring, creating the artwork in a different medium, copying the drawing in any form, alter, transform, build upon, etc. without my permission (you are allowed to take information and tips for copy/use however). Even then you are still required to credit me by linking back to my profile page, dshou.deviantart. com

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Comments: 58

siletrea [2017-11-23 07:58:43 +0000 UTC]

the turn around styled heads and detailed ears that you did for this really helped me nail down the anatomy better when 3d modeling my ponysona! so thank you for this!

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Rubilax-Burst [2017-11-08 17:07:51 +0000 UTC]

This is really awesome. Thank you!

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Crosswire40 [2017-04-19 20:55:17 +0000 UTC]

This really helped with something I was sketching out for practice. Thank you!

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CuteToyBonnie [2016-10-15 15:41:48 +0000 UTC]

This Helped Me So Much x3 !

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KiwiCanDraw [2016-09-24 15:48:53 +0000 UTC]

Β 

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jamiemilk [2016-09-20 08:17:11 +0000 UTC]

amazing work!! i've been wanting to draw mlp art for a while now and i'm sure this will come in handy. :3c ty!

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CelestialPony [2015-08-23 00:38:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the guide.

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JaniceTBU [2015-07-23 23:59:56 +0000 UTC]

Can I use this to make a base please?

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Nyaseiru In reply to JaniceTBU [2015-07-24 01:48:57 +0000 UTC]

Ah sorry I'm not allowing bases anymore, feel free to use em as a guideline/reference however

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JaniceTBU In reply to Nyaseiru [2015-07-24 12:04:01 +0000 UTC]

That's ok if I do draw an Oc based of the sheet can I put it on DA

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Catstophel [2015-07-18 13:58:37 +0000 UTC]

May I use this as reference to make a ref for my Ponysona? I will give clear credit to you once it is finished and posted c:

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Nyaseiru In reply to Catstophel [2015-07-18 16:32:47 +0000 UTC]

Ah, yea sure owo

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Catstophel In reply to Nyaseiru [2015-07-18 17:43:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ~

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LeeTheMinecraftPony [2015-07-03 20:10:23 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot! <3

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TrinitysN3rd [2015-06-29 19:28:05 +0000 UTC]

TY So much I can draw Legit nowΒ  Β  Β 

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killerpanzer [2015-02-27 23:10:48 +0000 UTC]

I just wanted to say thank-you because this was the best reference sheet i could find. I am using this to make a 3d model of two ponies. I especially like how your reference image is a bit taller than the show version, and matches the animatic I'm trying to animate
very well.

Again. Thank you so much!!

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Nyaseiru In reply to killerpanzer [2015-02-27 23:47:28 +0000 UTC]

Glad the tutorial I made is being helpful x3

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NexeL-Arts [2015-02-21 16:31:58 +0000 UTC]

Such greatness for tips!!

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sharkglasses [2015-02-17 17:11:57 +0000 UTC]

This is great - thanks for sharing!

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MARZillao [2015-01-20 17:04:43 +0000 UTC]

Wow! This is more clear yet better! Thanks!!

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TheSarcasticBrony [2014-11-05 08:55:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for your tutorials, I've been trying for the longest time to learn how to draw perspective and this is just one of several I have on my phone to check for reference.

BTW, I absolutely love your style! Especially the oversized ears and 3D muzzles! Β 

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Bionical-Neo-Nerd [2014-10-28 23:08:33 +0000 UTC]

This is really helpful, I'm using this to help me start drawing ponies in Mypaint.

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lollipopflower [2014-09-06 02:44:28 +0000 UTC]

May I use this as a base?

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Nyaseiru In reply to lollipopflower [2014-09-06 02:54:59 +0000 UTC]

To trace and practice on sure? Not to take credit on 'though, and uh I don't really like the idea of bases all that much

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lollipopflower In reply to Nyaseiru [2014-09-06 03:08:48 +0000 UTC]

Can I use it for adopts? I'll still credit you!

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Nyaseiru In reply to lollipopflower [2014-09-06 03:10:17 +0000 UTC]

Ah I suppose it's alright then, just remember to credit and sure :p

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lollipopflower In reply to Nyaseiru [2014-09-06 03:14:49 +0000 UTC]

Yay!

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PurpleSkyCat [2014-06-28 21:33:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! This will help a lot

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ReD-DuX [2014-04-26 03:11:26 +0000 UTC]

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i hope I did alright. Thank you DShou! Your amazing!

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Nyaseiru In reply to ReD-DuX [2014-04-26 03:15:52 +0000 UTC]

Ah nice work so far :3 as well you're welcome, and thank you too~

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ReD-DuX In reply to Nyaseiru [2014-04-26 03:16:47 +0000 UTC]

^^ no problem. And you really think so?

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Nyaseiru In reply to ReD-DuX [2014-04-26 03:28:22 +0000 UTC]

I'm assuming the camera is tilted so it's giving a smushed feel to it so I'ma ignore that bit

Yea I'd say you got the anatomy proportions down reasonably - while there's still room for practice such as trying the anatomy out in different poses/views - there's definitely promise of progress yep yep

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ReD-DuX In reply to Nyaseiru [2014-04-26 03:44:45 +0000 UTC]

Yea I work on an iPad so that's the best I could do with photos. So yea.... It's a bit //cough cough// really //cough cough// tilted.

and thank you I'll keep practicing till I think I'm good!

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FanaticPanda [2014-04-22 23:42:33 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou, i really need to find out more about pony antonomy, im gonna try and make clay ponies or a clay pony :0 Gonna take a while to make...

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Ask-Angie-Ocs [2014-04-07 00:58:53 +0000 UTC]

Helped me with making a base sinceΒ the maneΒ coveredΒ both backs in the shot I took

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Chibi-pets [2014-03-12 05:05:42 +0000 UTC]

thanks for this.. for me is really dificult draw.. and this will help me allot to finish my ocs ^^

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Nyaseiru In reply to Chibi-pets [2014-03-12 14:04:25 +0000 UTC]

Glad it can be of help~

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MrConnected [2014-01-19 05:19:23 +0000 UTC]

thanks brah your graphs are really really helpful

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Derpyfluff51 [2014-01-18 02:16:37 +0000 UTC]

This is SO useful THANK UπŸ˜‹

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TheRoidyPegasus [2014-01-09 07:12:26 +0000 UTC]

Seems really useful, will definitely use with my drawings! Adjusting to digital media and this seems like the perfect thing to jump start myself

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mama--bat [2013-12-28 23:23:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this! DX But if only my tablet would work with the old Paint Tool Sai. Why just why couldn't she have just saved the code?! ... my big sister's friend is weird XD

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lostinmusic222 [2013-11-03 03:51:52 +0000 UTC]

omg this is awesome!Β 

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TC97 [2013-09-27 04:19:17 +0000 UTC]

Definitely going to be using this as a guide for some things I'm having trouble with Β 

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KallusTail [2013-08-29 15:30:10 +0000 UTC]

Cool!

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catcatcat34 [2013-08-25 00:00:26 +0000 UTC]

This will come in handy, or should I say hoofyΒ Β 



Thanks for marking it!

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kierwiny [2013-07-31 09:48:43 +0000 UTC]

More Knowledge never hurts, Thanks man.

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Jezendar [2013-07-20 16:39:07 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I can see some of the lingering bits of your style in this. Β Specifically, the long neck, large ears, and overall shape of the eyes. Β And I love the cute little sketch of Shooting Star in the corner!

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Shadowflashdabearded [2013-07-20 15:25:44 +0000 UTC]

Dissection 101, always useful. Thanks

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RainBowDashForever3 [2013-07-20 02:50:57 +0000 UTC]

Ooooohhhhhh *saves for possible future reference*Β 

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thelastlonewolf [2013-07-19 12:00:04 +0000 UTC]

can you do something on manes? I'm bad at hair and general and getting the right shape/flow.

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