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WHAT SHOULD I NAME MY CRESTED GECKO hes just under a year old
also bonus pic of his bioactive enclosure
Due to Toyhouse lag / issues I'm extending the Auction to tomorrow, Fri the 20th, at 8pm PST
Hi all - I am hosting an auction over on twitter for a special collab commission. For an album art styled illustration from me, and a custom theme song by a friend. The art will be completed first, and the song will be influenced by my art, but you get to choose direction for the song as well, like genre / vibe / mood. This auction is to support said friend!!
More information, and where to bid in the twitter thread : https://twitter.com/scpkidd/status/1698744880154251512
A list of names I've collected to use from for myself, that I wanted to share publicly.
It's mainly nature names (tree, flower, herbs, plants, geography, etc) + some weather, water, color names, astronomy, food/dessert, and just extras I like! If you like names of this type you may find this list useful!
I posted this a while ago but added some more since so I felt like remaking the bulletin
Absinthe
Acacia
Acerola
Acorn
Adonis
Agate
Agave
Alder
Allium
Almond
Aloe
Alpine
Amber
Ambrosia
Amethyst
Anise
Apollo
Apple
Apricot
Aquamarine
Aquarius
Arbor
Archer
Arden
Argan
Aries
Artemisia
Ash
Aspen
Aster
Atlas
Auburn
August
Aurora
Autumn
Azure
Bale
Bark
Barley
Barrow
Basil
Bay
Bayberry
Bean
Beau
Beaumont
Benzoin
Bergamot
Bigarade
Birch
Biscuit
Blaze
Bloom
Blossom
Bourbon
Bracken
Bramble
Branch
Brandy
Briar
Brie
Brine
Brook
Buck
Cacao
Cade
Calamus
Calendula
Camphor
Canyon
Caramel
Caraway
Cardamom
Carmine
Cascade
Cassia
Cayenne
Cedar
Cedarwood
Celadon
Chamomile
Cherry
Chicory
Chive
Cholla
Cinder
Cirrus
Citron
Citronella
Clay
Clementine
Cliff
Cloud
Clove
Clover
Coal
Coast
Coco
Comet
Conifer
Conifer
Copper
Coral
Coriander
Cove
Crag
Cream
Creek
Creme
Crow
Crystal
Cypress
Cypriol
Dahlia
Daisy
Dandelion
Datura
Davana
Dawn
Demure
Doe
Dove
Dune
Dusk
Echo
Eclipse
Elm
Everest
Falcon
Fallow
Fawn
Fennel
Fern
Fig
Fir
Flame
Flare
Flax
Flint
Ford
Forrest
Foxglove
Freesia
Gale
Gardenia
Garland
Geo
Geranium
Ghost
Gin
Ginger
Gossamer
Grove
Halcyon
Harbor
Harissa
Hawk
Hawthorne
Haywood
Hazel
Heath
Heather
Heaven
Heliotrope
Hellebore
Hemlock
Herb
Heron
Hickory
Hill
Hollis
Holly
Honey
Howl
Hyacinth
Indigo
Iris
Isle
Ivory
Ivy
Jackal
Jade
Jasmine
Jasper
Jet
Juniper
Kale
Kindle
Kiwi
Knoll
Knox
Lake
Larch
Lark
Laurel
Lavender
Leaf
Lilac
Lily
Limoncello
Macaron
Magnolia
Malachi
Mallow
Mango
Mango
Maple
Marigold
Marina
Maron
Maroon
Mars
Marsh
Martini
Mauve
Meadow
Meringue
Merlot
Mesa
Mesquite
Mica
Mimosa
Mint
Mirabelle
Mocha
Monsoon
Moss
Moth
Mountain
Myrrh
Myrtle
Nadir
Navy
Neptune
Neroli
Nettle
Nori
North
Oak
Ochre
Olive
Olivine
Ombre
Onyx
Opal
Orchid
Orion
Orris
Palm
Palmarosa
Palmetto
Pansy
Papaya
Paprika
Parsley
Patchouli
Peach
Peanut
Pear
Pearl
Peony
Pepper
Persimmon
Petrichor
Phoenix
Pier
Pigeon
Pike
Pine
Plum
Pomelo
Poppy
Pumpkin
Quail
Quartz
Quill
Rabbit
Rain
Rainfall
Red
Redwood
Reed
Reese
Rhubarb
Ridge
River
Roan
Rook
Root
Rose
Rosemary
Rosewood
Rowan
Rue
Russet
Rye
Sable
Saffron
Sage
Saguaro
Sangria
Santo
Saros
Savannah
Sea
Sedona
Shade
Shale
Shell
Shoal
Shore
Sienna
Sierra
Sirius
Sky
Slate
Smoke
Snow
Sol
Solstice
Song
Sorrel
Sparrow
Spruce
Steele
Sterling
Storm
Summer
Sunflower
Sunshine
Swan
Tangerine
Tanner
Tansy
Taro
Tarot
Tarragon
Tea
Thistle
Thorn
Thyme
Tidal
Tide
Timber
Titan
Toffee
Tropic
Twig
Umber
Umbra
Vale
Valentine
Valley
Vanilla
Venus
Verbana
Verdant
Vernon
Vetiver
Vine
Violet
Walnut
Wave
West
Whiskey
Wilde
Wildfire
Wildflower
Willow
Wisteria
Wood
Wool
Wormwood
Wren
Yarrow
Yucca
Zinnia
Heres also a list of colors by shade for name ideas
i wanted to share some other people's characters for sale/offer/trade!
by Beejamas - Daisy Chain Roo adopt - $26
by Tropicalsteppe - Plastic Gold [OTA]
harpyparty has a few for sale/offers!
by buffbears - $45
1. You can always start with zoology... Maybe this is very broad sounding, but I've received many ideas for new characters because I would start with a Genus, and study the cladogram. Then, I would look into subspecies. And from there, I would find some inspiration... okay maybe that sounds confusing too and doesn't help. WHAT I MEAN IS... Wikipedia can be a great source for inspiration. Spend time browsing pages on animals, you will end up discovering something new and interesting. If I didn't study Canis, I would never of learned about the Indian wolf, the Darwin's fox, or Bush dog!
2. To further add to studying: take some time to learn about the animal you end up choosing. Learn about their habitat, conservation status, diet, anything you find interesting. This may have no impact on the actual design outcome, but you may learn something new or interesting and make you appreciate your chosen animal species. I feel I learn something new about the Virginia Opossum everytime I research them. Did you know that the back opposable thumbs of an Virginia Opossum don't have a nail/claw at all? I still do give them a claw though lol.
3. Let natural markings be your starting point. Even if you go with an unnatural design or wild colors, studying real markings can inspire you a lot. You can incorporate parts of real markings or colors and it will help the final design still read as that animal even if you use a lot of wild colors/other markings. (If that is your intention, of course.)
4. Subspecies an be a great source of inspiration as well. Certain subspecies can also have some unique traits, coloration, etc depending on the animal. When I'm designing characters, I love giving them a specific subspecies, mostly because in a way it educates other people about a subspecies they may not know exists. Tex isn't just a coyote, he's a California valley coyote! Which are similar to Canis latrans Coyote but have larger ears.
5. Don't be afraid to stylize the animal in any way YOU personally enjoy. Though, it's always good to understand the shapes first before stylization. Some people may be afraid their animals may end up "dog" like or not use the "right" nose. In the end, it's whatever you enjoy. There are many instances I enjoy peoples very specific stylization of animals. It can also really contribute to the final design!
6. For me I use hybrids as an excuse to take parts from two different animals I like best, and put together! But it can lead to some really good designs! When I was making my deer fursona, I preferred elk antlers and darker colors, but love white tail deer's nose shape and markings, so I combined the two. Of course, I could always just make a white tail deer and give it elk antlers with no other explanation or reason. But learning about elk species and traits and combining them helped inspire the end design! And they can be completely unrelated animals as well. I really love the idea of a wolf-cow fantasy hybrid. When you combine two completely different aniamls you REALLY get to have fun picking out which parts you prefer. Hooves or paws? Cow ears or wolf ears? Cow tail or wolf tail? I also liked having wolf teeth, but cow horns, cow nose but wolf eyes, and so on. But someone could make it to have a wolf nose, but horizontal cow pupils, no horns, but wolf ears and cow tail, etc.
7. Sometimes using a moodboard can help make your design!! Sometimes I will start with a theme, a mood, a group of images, a popular aesthetic / -core, which leads to the design. Arcade is kinda a good example of this. I started WITH the moodboard/theme, I wanted something dark but neon, with sort of a neon, casino vibe? Honestly if I didn't start with that first, I would of never ended up with that design, and its one of my favorites.
8. You don't have to go into a design knowing what you want, at all. MANY times I'm making adopts or personal characters I only have a very rough idea, or literally just the species. It's through /experimentation/ and trying new things that lead to the design. I may START with natural markings, but then I do weird things with them as I go along, try new colors I've never used before, etc. Sometimes I'll add a filter at the end, and I like it way more than what I spent an hour on.. LOL
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your adopt / character design ownership rules (or t.o.s) ?
What do you use to draw?
I draw on an iPad with Procreate. I mostly use default brushes: HB pencil, 6B pencil, nikko roll, bonobo chalk are some of my most commonly used brushes. I also use various brushes from True Grit Supply.
Do you do ping lists?
I don't do ping lists and I don't plan too, I'm sorry!
Do you do custom design trades?
I love custom design trades but most of the time I do not have availability for it. Still, it doesn't hurt to ask, but I get a lot of messages often especially about trades and can't reply to everyone easily. I apologize in advance if I cannot reply quickly or design trade with you.
How do I commission you?
I USED to do commissions regularly, but I had to stop. When I do open commissions again, I will announce on Twitter and through Toyhouse bulletin. I always appreciate the interest though, thank you so much. I MOST likely open commissions for character designs, I rarely do art commissions outside of it at this time.
Are you okay with inspiration?
Of course I am fine with inspiration. The only issues I have if are my designs are copied heavily for immediate profit but mainly because that is unfair to the buyer of those designs. Genuine inspiration is different. And to be honest, if you really like one of my designs and want to make something similar - just ask ! I've done this myself!! I once asked someone to make an inspired character, and I have credit on their profile. Or, if you make similar oc as mine, they can be cousins or something! Everyone is different and this may not apply to every artist. Please remember other artists are protective of their work and have every right to be. If you think someone is "copying" me, my art, my ocs, etc, do not harass them, do not comment, do not screenshot and share it around, just leave them be - because I do not care and I do not want people speaking for me. I only action privately if my art is actually being traced for profit, or stolen art that is sold (basically anything that could warrant a DMCA)
On a similar note feel free to traceg / study / paint over my art for practice
What about inspiration from your headworld? Your profiles / page formats?
Of course you can be inspired by my headworld and/or my profiles. You can make your own, you can join mine. You can make your own story within my world. You can make a world just like mine, but make it yours. You can use the formats/designs of my pages/website to help your form your own. I've seen some inspired headworlds out there and It always makes me smile. Also, most of my profiles are other people's HTML / CSS anyways which I don't own!
Personal Toyhouse Etiquette and Boundaries
Credit to this goes to TropicalSteppe.
- You may label designs I make as "dreamies", place them into "dreamies" fav folders, and so on. Even personal ones. It's super flattering, i honestly don't mind
- Please do not refer to my designs / art as "HQ" or "high quality"
- I am open to any or all questions about my art process, brushes or my design process, or any specific art advice.
- You can always ask if you can make something inspired by me and get my personal input on a design, for fun!
- Please respect that I only take offers on designs within my Sale/Trade folder. If you are a mutual I may be open to offers on other characters, however
- I only publicly warn / blacklist for scammers, if I receive a chargeback, or other artists are hit by chargebacks.
- I may quietly "blacklist" people who fail to pay me multiple times, ignore my replies about payment without any reason. I may not /hardblock/ but I will avoid doing business with you in the future (as in I will ignore your offers.) To avoid this... just be upfront and honest if you cannot pay within a certain time, or cannot pay at all. I am very unlikely to "blacklist" someone even if it happens a few times as long as you are honest that you cannot pay. It's much better than being ghosted on a payment, because that feels suspicious. Thank you for understanding.
- Please, before you ever issue a chargeback, we can try to talk it out. Paypal takes chargebacks VERY seriously, if an artist has enough chargebacks, the artist can loose paypal access. I already had two in the past, due to two separate scammers who did mass chargebacks. Yes, even after a huge amount chargebacks by a single person, Paypal WILL side with the charbeacks even if it is obvious a scam or they are sent proof. I need my Paypal for my livelihood and happy to work something out. You can always resell designs from me as well. I can help advertise the resell for you, for example, if it is an emergency.
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I didn't realize I could mass change character owner permissions.
EVERY design of mine that should be on the site should have been changed to all transfer permissions.
If you specifically want it OFF for any reason, let me know. It SHOULD be all permissions by default, which is my setting.
If for ANY reason a design is still missing permissions, please let me know in the comments below.