Making Up My Own Nightmare Character - Meet "The Author"

[@aceofclay]

I hope you like The Author!! Next week I'm going to try to make the next Guide, but I have another mutant idea that I really like lol. We'll see how I'm feeling on Monday. Let me know what you think by liking and commenting!! Love you guys, thank you for an awesome start to the year!

[@PascalDeckwerth]

AWESOME AND CREEPY I LOVE IT 1000000000X PLEASE CAN YOU NEXT SIX AND MONO OR CATNAP FROM POPPY PLAYTIME PLEASE

[@lawrente]

I have no expectations on what you choose to create. It's up to you to follow your heart and creativity vibes. Go with your mutant idea then your guide ideas may solidify. You're awesome, Anthony! 😊

[@NailahRoberts]

Here's some character ideas for you to ponder on, the cleaner, the artist, the handyman, the fisherman x

[@karinasanchez3285]

Thank you ACE for the awesome videos you provide us with ✨💛🙏💯… always look forward to Fridays 😃

[@erikabowden5281]

Thank god I wasn’t sure you’ll ever do a guide cuss their my favorite of the mutant universe

[@kestinthefox8773]

I love your characters and the entire nightmare style. I can imagine a librarian, toymaker,or a mayor.

[@Kroyd.]

I love the toy maker idea!!!

[@Ladylothlorian]

The mayor can have an interesting background. A corrupt politician?... ;)

[@PraiseGod428]

She is awesome! I had an English teacher that looked a lot like her. The pencils were behind her ears.

[@Jessica_Crease87]

I think a school principal would be cool!

[@scurvymcdiggle2741]

Mentioned microfiber. Collective noises of horror from the neurodivergent seating.

[@9Frito-Bandito8]

My favourite part about the mutant series is that you are so noticeably excited about your work and it is so inspiring to see! I know its impossible to be excited about EVERYTHING you do (especially when art is your job), but i love to see it in this series. Oh and I love the character designs. You really found something great here :)

[@dragonsfire286]

The mutants: Please stop the guides are crying for another one. The humans: *Comforting the guides* The guides: *Crying because they really want another guide*

[@aceofclay]

😂 I have the next one all thought out just need to start the armature!

[@dragonsfire286]

@@aceofclay I almost shat myself when that notification popped up because I am ignored most of the time whenever I comment

[@CeilingOpossum]

I love how you gave her “the artist slouch” (no matter your media, we’re all guilty of looking like a shrimp from time-to-time)

[@tigger1983]

As someone who genuinely walks around with pens and pencils in my head (well hair), especially when I've been drawing/painting I think I might of found my new favourite character. The Author is awesome!

[@kellswitch]

Everything about her is amazing, but for some reason my favorite bits are her accessories, those little details make all the difference. Especially the glasses, they are perfect for her face.

[@devilgamernero4974]

These mutants always come out awesome! I just thought of something cool. Maybe one day, you could sculpt The Entity responsible for making these mutants. And to bring mysterious into this creature, it could be in all black with a creepy smile. And if features are an option, any features will do to show how scary The Entity is

[@devilgamernero4974]

I'm thinking horns. Horns alone would be perfect

[@Zedrapazia]

Creepy smile sounds far too stereotypical

[@devilgamernero4974]

Sorry. My idea of one was it being big with Razor sharp teeth. And it could have big blank white eyes cuz the color of it's body could resemble the shadows showing that no one could get a clear look of it

[@maris5951]

He would need black 4.0 so it can be beyond black! I think he should make it floating with elements of all his mutants within him. Weapons nearby or piercing him could be aspects of the guides!!!

[@devilgamernero4974]

Okay, that is an awesome idea!

[@daliacat3396]

Creapiest one yet even with her uplifting spring colors

[@chrismuramatsu6600]

I love The Author!! She has so much personality. I love that she wears jewelry (the earrings, the ring, the pencils and pens 🙃) Her bobbed hair with the short bangs is perfect for her. Thank you.

[@juliagarcia2617]

I love this series so much that I'm thinking in making my own guide character, I'm between "The Crow Guide" or "The Raven Guide"

[@ariannebrodeur]

If they're big, call them the raven, if they're small, call them the crow!! Could make The Raven Guide and give them a similarly masked companion who's smaller called something with Crow in it, or Fledgling!

[@maniacalmurderer4123]

*The Author-* A mysterious figure with mystical ties to all the strange happenings within the realm. When the grass grows, it was because the Author wrote it to be so. When the world shakes, the authors plot is to blame. When life dies, the author decided it was its time to go. Some say those who get the chance to meet the author are never the same. Can things truly remain unchanged?

[@Greycreaturee]

I remember seeing my first video from you a few years ago, on the ice cream man. It’s really incredible to see how all of the characters you’ve created have become so unique with specific stories and personalities. It’s truly inspiring to see your world come further to life with every character. - Incredible work, amazing job as your other sculpts.

[@tamaraeads3650]

I love how you stuck the pencils in her head, not just in her hair! And the tiny books around her feet are perfect!

[@doteandstuffanimations4394]

You are a massive inspiration, and I enjoy your character designs for the mutants a lot. Thank you for continuing this series in 2024, and I hope the rest of the year goes well for you!

[@Ampharos9704]

This might be the most broken mutant you created thus far. Props for the unique stories and abilities for each of your works!

[@copingwithcrazy]

I really love her! Makes me want a librarian too

[@brianahawkins8124]

She looks fantastic! I don't know if you made a Librarian monster, but I can't wait to see the next guide, take all the time you need.

[@ThatSasquatch]

I really love the way Ace can make any type of oc he likes and his fans would go absolutely crazy for them. Really shows how supportive they are. Also, all of your sculptures are so damn cool. I love em!

[@jefreybalaoro3487]

It's so awesome to see how you ever improving your sculpture since I started following you keep up the good work

[@rexcorchdale1572]

LOVE this one. I love all of your sculpts of course, but I’m really digging all the little details and textures here. Her face especially makes me smile, it’s so full of character. I’ve also been enjoying the little additions to the bases you’ve started doing! I’m so happy to hear that you’re getting your motivation back! It’s nice to know that you’re feeling well and enjoying what you do. Seeing what you make is a bonus.

[@Alphabloom152]

I have an idea why don't you make a character called The Bride. This poor lady was transformed into a mutant on the day of her wedding after her groom had abandoned her. The entity was attracted to her grief and thus transformed her into a vengeful creature seeking revenge.

[@gheata_playz874]

I'm kinda imagining Bloody Mary for some reason

[@subjectdelta4758]

An interesting idea: you could make your own Dead By Daylight killer(s) and survivor(s) like you do with Nightmare Before Christmas. Each character could have a unique story.

[@mzbeth8238]

I love her!! She’s kinda cute in a gruesome kinda way. 😊

[@michelle_mitch_p]

My favourite character you’ve ever done. I absolutely adore her and her story ❤

[@elizabethcarver6661]

I'm glad you talked about the "ugly stage" I've sculpted a tiny bit and definitely I've hit that and have felt the desire to throw it out. It's nice to know even professionals feel this too

[@DBKING04020]

YOU NAILED IT AGAIN!!! The pencils, the jowls, the skin wrinkles/texture. I had a grandpa and a grandma that both looked like this (face). Spot on mate!

[@shirliepriestley8761]

Amazing sculpt, i love to read, but hope to never see her books😂 cant wait to meet the next guide

[@samanthadean1083]

Gonna be honest, I’d really like to see The Entity!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@awolbat]

I feel like each sculpture you get better and better and your work has become so incredible! I love the concept, the design, and the artistry that went into her design! I'd love to see a mutant that's a 'dog catcher' that has some sort of scary hell hound! 🖤

[@nickimcpheehals572]

Your detailing just keeps getting better and better! Love watching your imagination come to life!

[@amandagermany5933]

Omg she's fantastic! You never miss a detail. I kept saying, I hope he dirties up those pencils and, of course, you did. I think I love her even more than the last one.

[@ceciliablomqvist6677]

The mutants are just so good!! Love her, her creepiness, her texture, her face, her body, her pencils… oh I just love her ❤

[@rebeccachampagne9801]

Love the concept of this character!

[@TheOGRedWabbit]

The Author is by far my favorite mutant yet! It would be amazing if she could be the next plush! ❤️

[@TashaMiragex]

This may be my favorite one! I looooove the face sculpt so so much! Fantastic as always Dude!!!

[@Maple_Mush]

I love the appearance of the Electrician, the Author and the Mailman the most, I think they look so different but still in the same style.

[@reginafetty6374]

She is pretty creepy. The story behind her sounds terrifying. The black hair bob is perfect. You get better every year. I love the colors you used for her and the pencils chef's kiss perfect.

[@composing-chaos]

Nightmare character idea, Cat Lady. Maybe knitting their tails together to make a scarf that smothers her victims to feed the cats. It keeps their tails growing so she can keep making her scarf to capture more victims.

[@peggyreichenbach2389]

I love the Author and all your videos!

[@teresaschaeffer436]

This is amazing. I am a writer and filmmaker who just happened to fall into sculpting (this tends to happen to me with art) and I am hooked. I also love how who bring in The Authors story to this video - inspiring all around and so helpful watching your techniques.

[@meisteria1884]

Fantastic new character! A great companion piece to this would be her pet - “The Bookworm”!

[@mr.j6567]

i truly like your videos. question for you... do you do classes, or have thought doing such?

[@gkimball9403]

Probably my favorite character!! I love this sculpture, and part of that is because I am a book nerd.

[@cathleencrawley4610]

LOVE The story telling as well as the characters. You rock!

[@lth7796]

She's eerily beautiful! I can only imagine her life before the mutant universe! Well done once again Anthony 🎉 and kudos to your brother for his help! (Tess)

[@angiedewolf6512]

This might be my favourite character so far! I love the expression on her little wrinkly face!🫶🏼

[@missyb5255]

Can't wait for the story behind the author ... I absolutely love your back stories and your wonderful sculpts ... I've loved your work for a while and will always continue to do so lol ... As always love you and your videos ... Keep it up , you're awesome

[@masonconrad2691]

so so stoked to be back in the Hidden World. :) LOVE this series. And so happy to hear that you are leading with excitement and joy. You are such an inspiration!!!

[@reeseploof3082]

Wow,she may be my favorite so far!!! Keep them coming

[@Paintimenti]

Love this Mutant!! Can’t wait to see what the next Guide looks like!

[@emilyjohnson3956]

Your attention to detail is awesome, great job

[@izzpop781]

I have to say, I think she's my favourite! I mean all your characters are great but there's just something about her & those pencils are phenomenal 👏👏

[@steegal6929]

This is one of your best. Love all the finishing touches.

[@jettyswagger1155]

A police officer or fire fighter mutant/guide would sorta fit the vibe of the mutantverse. Someone youd expect to be wondering around a dark city-scape

[@clarence7263]

Dig all your sculpts you rock and thanks 😊

[@gweneviereblackwood5980]

She’s really amazing and creative, love having all the books on the base

[@emilyolsen3916]

Your work gets me every time! I love your attention to detail!

[@magicandmoonbeams]

Phenomenal! One of my favourite so far!

[@beckyandrew53]

Great character. Your storytelling is compelling.

[@jenXer]

I don’t know if you see this too, but her forehead lines kind of resemble a book opening with fanned pages. Just thought it went with her story. I love her

[@FalcoPaola]

As a writer of horror stories and a master in literature, I relate to this character deeply. I LOVE her! So far she has to be my favourite of all your og characters ^_^

[@CatherinePlayz-b4b]

I really think the author is a cool design concept to the little nightmare realm! I actually got an idea for a another nightmare character design, I call it " the mime". The mime is a tall kind of being that as you may expect wears all black and white, with a white painted face. This being is known to be able to control you in many different ways, meaning you are forced to copy whatever it does! It's able to do this by hypnotizing you in a trance. He's able to dislocate his own limbs in unusual ways without pain, meaning that he could be dislocating you in many ways causing you to scream in unbearable pain. What's even creepier is that the mime never stops smiling. That's my idea!

[@theclaycurio]

totally random comment, but the sculpt of her face is exactly how I imagined Murderface's mom (from Metalocalypse) would look like. Love it!

[@dublinak1138]

She is my favorite! I love her. Well done!!

[@stephenoran2019]

Possibly my favorite ever! Amazing work!!

[@mizzuzie3338]

She's quite creepy on her own but combined with her backstory she's terrifying! Excellent work!

[@jennylawson1980]

I love her, she is awesome ❤ I think it would be so cool to create a groundskeeper...or a mortician 😊

[@Twinning_Krissy]

I love how the author turned out! Awesome job ace of Clay❤❤

[@XaviusNight]

I love this design - I always love seeing your interesting concepts brought to life! I do kinda want to see some of the 'neutral' figures of this setting; there's clearly a line between the Mutants and the Guides, but we don't get to see much of any forces standing between them, like an arbiter of events that keeps people from breaking the rules of the setting.

[@Firehawk159]

Did you just reference Return to Oz??? Tick Tock?? I love her, she’s actually as scary as I’d want her to look.

[@moniquemcvos2256]

I really like this old lady (because I'm not that young myself). She's not that creepy. I'm not really into mutants and creepy figures, but I really like your detailed videos. They help a beginner like me very much.

[@prestoyt4217]

This series makes me so happy.

[@kalaseid3592]

I'm new to the channel and currently going through all your videos so I'm not sure if these exist yet but a hunter or detective in your nightmare style would be so cool.

[@CrimsonCascade]

ya know i really wish there was a webpage we could properly see that had lore files on all of these nightmare creatures made. because, my goodness, if they weren't simply fascinating.

[@channelingwithcharlie]

I am new to ur Chanel, and I must say WOW!! What an amazing way to put out content. You are extremely talented and the way u tell the characters back story while ur creating ur figures is truly amazing but indeed keeps the listener engaged. I have been Benge watching ur videos and I just can't get enough. If I may Recommend? You should do/Narrate a story, weekly show, or something to that degree with the same type of content and ur creating the characters as u tell the story. You have such amazing story telling Ability. I do thank you for all ur hard work and greatly appreciate ur passion. Charlie.

[@exlibrisas]

All the mutants are awesome, but The Author is probably the best of them all. Maybe even better than my favorite The Seamstress.

[@andrea.rivers]

Always an awesome sculpt. Thanks for sharing!

[@GamblingHeretic]

Ideas for some anti-mutants! Ice-Cream man - Dentist Photographer - Photojournalist Farmer - Merchant Mother - Daughter The Chef - The Waiter The Red Lady - The Model The Nanny - The Caretaker The Barber - The Hair Stylist Collectrix - The Admirer The Electrician - The Handyman The Author - The Critic

[@jonathanbowers7021]

She gives me a Throw Momma from the Train vibe - I can see her yell out "OWAAAN GET ME a THODA!"

[@christoffernero5829]

She is freaking awesome, well done.

[@vburr9460]

Awesome job you make it look easy!!

[@Flotsam_]

I can't believe Ace of Clay released his own Author little nightmares character mere hours after I come up with mine! Made me giggle.

[@cultofmrozinski368]

I read Arthur in the title and thought he was screwing up our favorite aardvark.

[@barbkeith2697]

She looks perfectly menacing! ❤ it!

[@hcondrack]

As a librarian, I'd love to see you do one in this universe. I feel like she could be the author's sister.

[@CarinaD87]

This one is one of my favorites ❤ She is so incredibly cool 😄

[@verofigliuzzi9865]

She’s my new favorite!!!

[@moonbowy]

Nicely done! I like her a lot.

[@LaurenVanDerHoven]

amazing job I love the author

[@alaricreche255]

Terrifing one, she could be Pinhead's grandmother! In this serie, you never imagine a Gardener Nightmare? 🤔

[@roseombre5527]

That is so cool! I personally love it!

[@citrusbutter7718]

The way he laughed when mentioning adding her black bob hair lol.

[@rondys]

Great stuff as always. I would really love to see your take on a monster/zombie steamboat willie.

[@maddieadams75]

Excellent attention to detail. Books and pencil nice touch ❤

[@kiwess1]

Ace, I love everything you create. I've purchased quite a few of your plushies. I'm thinking because you created The Author, you're going to have to create some type of mutant bookworm or booknerd, if you will. I would absolutely love to see you incorporate an avid mutant reader who reads poor unsuspecting soul's their impending doom to the universe. Whatcha think? This is another great creation! Well Done!

[@KiwiCoffeeKing]

She turned out fantastic!

[@hyenacub]

My favorite so far!

[@Noona_needs_a_nap]

I LOVE her so much!

[@aurora.berlin]

Another amazing sculpture by Ace of Clay. I love the mutant universe series it’s definitely my favorite! I noticed that all the mutants so far are more adult-like characters, it would be kinda cool to have a child mutant? Just sharing my ideas. 😅