How to Draw Armor

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[@JohnCena-vq5og]

When i was 10 years old, i used to watch this video all the time, and i was able to master this armor, in 8 minutes i could draw the whole thing. this helped me become a better artist, thanks mark!

[@mrclubby3920]

exactly what i did, also his dragon drawing video is really good

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[@manzithegamer2563]

Same it helps me lot since im so interested to medieval ages as a 15 year old kid .

[@KevinGonzalez-yj8cs]

Says Not so good on doing armor Draws one of the best armor drawing tutorials on KZbin

[@dorotea9815]

true..

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agree

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Àlex Novoa did you read the fucking comment

[@TheRunesmythe]

A couple of interesting things: The raised areas of a helmet were usually separate pieces. This was because the limited forging technologies of the time and the fact that they couldn't produce large pieces of worked metals. Instead they would make the helmet (and other armor pieces) of several smaller plates which were riveted together. A fairly well known example of this is the Scandinavian/Viking "goggle" types helms. Breast and back plate designs vary based on the region and materials. Most of the suits you see which mirror male physiology were made primarily from boiled leather and actually form fitted to the warrior. Breast and back plates made from metal were usually more rounded so that any weapon impacts would slide back since direct impacts could bend or compromise the plates. Often, if a warrior didn't use a shield the left spaulder or pauldron had an enlarged area where it met the gorget so that the soldier could turn that side towards the enemy for better protection. In keeping with this concept of different armored areas providing better protection, bracers or vambraces were made from either stiffened leather or metal and served two purposes; the first was to allow a soldier to block incoming blows by angling his forearm and allowing the weapon to slide off and it served to keep the wrists correctly in line so as to reduce the fatigue on the joints. The reason you see a lot of complex armor around the waist is because this is a rather difficult area to cover/protect and yet its still vital. You had tassets, which protect the thighs, and greaves which protect the shins/knees. Often the tasset plates were segmented to allow for greater movement and attached at the waist, with straps further down near the knees to adjust the fit. A central codpiece was added to further protect the groin area since it was a common target due to the presence of the femoral artery.

[@dworkforever]

To long dIdent read

[@arandomsquidward7761]

@@dworkforever you had to much pre-school spelling so I didn't read your reply to this great advice.

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@@arandomsquidward7761 your comment is irrelevent

[@YouThinkItsNotWellFU]

A couple?

[@xZak-A-42]

Wow, and this is the outcome when you don't know much about armour... Keep up the good work Mark! Truly amazing.

[@tommickel1263]

This is the first video I ever watched from this channel and that was four years ago. I have watched many different art videos since and this is still my favourite art channel on youtube and has really helped me improve my artwork thanks so much!

[@markcrilley]

Thank you ^^

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Cool

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+markcrilley your awesome dude this really helps

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[@Torrentkg1]

Cool,man,looks like ghost in armor!

[@abnormallylargepeas]

posted this like a year ago but here it is again for anyone who needs it: Mark, the shoulder armor is called "pauldrons," the forearm armor is called "vambraces," the hand armor is called "gauntlets," the waist armor is called "belt," (duh), crotchguard is called a "codpiece," bolts are called "rivets," and dude... you're awesome.

[@adamskead8859]

Why does it matter?

[@metaldemon1942]

Because it does

[@RazRaptre]

I would LOVE to see a series of videos on armor!

[@katherinemcdowell9884]

This is my favorite art channel! Not only I love your tutorials but you keep the video funny at the same time!

[@markcrilley]

+Katieiseatingnutella ! Thank you :)

[@Xtoxinlolinecronomicon]

He should just make one video with multiple armor illustrations of different kinds. Surely this is simply beautiful. Always was a huge fan of medieval knight armor or samurai armor. Would love to see more of them!

[@drtrollinski]

I've watched a few of your videos and I'm insanely impressed. I'm a writer, you see, and I've recently been thinking about drawing characters from my work just to get more inspiration to continue. I needed the tips, and you've got them, it's just going to take a lot of effort to make things look decent.

[@brandonjames3328]

"I'm going for sleek... and modern." then call em bolts, rivets, tongues, shoulder pads shoulder thing-a-ma-jig... forget the haters. love the work

[@temp3608]

shoulder pad = pauldron neck protection area = gorget elbow guard = couter

[@Without_A_Garage]

This video was the first video I ever watched from you about 3 years ago and it gave me the motivation to start drawing again and to work to improve my skill of drawing!

[@samhansen6370]

you are so good. the way you draw and your final products always inspires me to keep trying to draw

[@MrDreamsAlot]

The great Mark!!! in 1,000 year's from now your drawings will still be reaching people. Great ilistration! And thanks for all the tips!

[@stickflux]

I have a lot of respect for people who can draw well. My dad is actually an artist but i guess the talent isn't genetic because any time I try to sketch anything it ends up being impossible to make out over all the erased lines, and yet here you've made an excellent drawing with almost no unintended erasing. Doing what you did here would've taken me hours at best, I guess some people just aren't cut out for drawing :( also, I think the shoulder pads are also called spaulders or pauldrons.

[@bella30664]

If this was seven years ago, I'm really curious as to how your techniques as an artist have evolved👀

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Wow you were early :o

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I was more early but didnt comment

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It's vivid and beautiful, I love it!

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I love your drawing style so much!!

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You're so awesome! I've been learning greatly from your videos,Subbed!!

[@Samurai-sg4yd]

this is cool, armor is by far the easiest and most fun thing to draw in my opinion

[@RetroWizard_]

Antix I wish I could agree I often have no idea where to start and look to history for inspiration also drawing mail is hard especially if you want it detailed

[@bearacudadeathwish8364]

I can tell that he takes so much time just drawing one picture first he researches looks at what every single artist does and looks at movie or something types so you're awesome

[@dametrosd6593]

One of the best tutorials u have made mark

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Hi there! I absolutely loved your artwork and I would love to learn how do draw as professionally as you do. New subscriber!!! Great work!

[@markcrilley]

HexxGamer Thanks!

[@buurratto]

I agree

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Have you ever thought about possibily giving your pictures that you do away? I know a ton of people, myself included would be HONORED to own a piece of your amazing work! Just a thought either way thank you so much! You are Epic!

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Your style is so unique man! I haven't seen anyone's art so cool. Thanks for being you brutha.

[@msensei1979]

Amazing job man, i'm a great fan of your tutoriais, the way you teach is pretty easy to catch. Thanks for sharing!

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Subbed, your awsome! Usually when I watch How to Draw videos, the person is very boring and uninteresting. You my friend can get a person motivated and feeling fresh. Keep them coming! ;)

[@markcrilley]

PwnerJenkins Wow thanks!

[@waylonsavage4031]

loved the video! you just got a new sub.

[@markcrilley]

***** Thank you!

[@temp3608]

"later this will be filled in with chainmal" me : *begins aggressively drawing circles*

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Earned another subscriber! You've helped me realize how much I LOVE to draw, THANK YOU!

[@michaeloffner8515]

The things covering the helmet, I'm not so sure, but I think it might be the bevor. It's a plate meant to protect the throat and neck. It could also be a gorget. Contrary to what everyone is saying, the "shoulder pads" are not pauldrons. Pauldrons cover the shoulder and armpit, as well as the back sometimes. Yours are spaulders. (If using spaulders, tis a good idea to also use a besagew, a circular plate covering the armpit so you don't get your arm lanced off. It kinda looks like you've pinned a metal flower between your pecs and shoulder.) The chest plate = cuirass. If there's an extra layer covering the belly, that part is called the plackart. The part where you put chain mail, below the spaulder, is called the rerebrace. Except that it's not actually metal plate, but rather chainmail, so I dunno if you can still call it a rerebrace. Usually a couter comes next, the elbow pad, so to speak, though your armor has none. The fore-arm protector is called a vambrace, the part protecting the hand itself is a gauntlet. Those side-area things are called faulds, and in real armor, they aren't really on the side. They're more like a wider version of your central area. They're meant to protect both the hips and the front waist. The central protective shape doesn't actually exist in typical, late medieval gothic armor (According to my source wikipedia and the corresponding image). I'd call it a crotch-guard though. My personal interpretation. Going lower than in the video, you get variation in the legs. Chausses are chainmail pants or shorts. The poleyn is the knee-guard. The cuisse is the metal plate covering the thighs lower than what the faulds protect. The greaves are the plates covering the lower legs, and the sabaton is the metal plate covering the feet. Any area protected by mail instead of plate can be called gousset. Any little round plates like the besagew are called rondels (Except the besagew, because he's speshul.) Lame is a term to describe how flexible a thing is. If you have a fauld of four lame, it means that the fauld is made of four intersecting strips of metal plate. And there you have it. Medieval armor names.

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Gee.

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i just got a bit wet

[@thelordscizor5874]

I am impressed ^^

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...wow

[@iwritechecksatthegrocerystore]

Damn. I clicked on this comment expecting all the replies to be people arguing that they are in fact pauldrouns

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You just earned yourself another subscriber. Keep up the good work!

[@markcrilley]

+DJ Cannon Thank you!

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No problem! Anything for a fellow artist!

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+markcrilley Same here!

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Lol!

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Me too!

[@arunmaudgil1299]

Don't you love it when he introduces, puts in all the guidelines, and then time lapses through the entire tutorial?

[@markcrilley]

Arun Maudgil Try my "no time lapse" series; 4 videos, no time lapse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWWWdqmVe7KMrqs

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THAT IS SO COOL GOOD DRAWING MARKCRILLEY YOUR DRAWING IS AMAZING

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Hi Mark. What pencils and paper would you recommend? Brilliant tutorials - many many thanks mate! :D

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You can get a set of pencils that come in a package in your local art store. I have alot

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Ya ok...

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+Megachotz I would get a set of 2B, 4B, and a 6B pencils. One of each to start until you find what you like. 6 and 4B for lighter sketching and shading and 2B for detail.

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+420 Steps From Hell I just bought a Staedtler clutch pencil and am loving it so far. It came with 2h lead (a little too hard but good for preliminary stuff) so I ordered some 4B lead also. Great buy.

[@MyDnb123]

That's one badass looking knight. seiged a whole castle by himself, and didn't even have a sword!

[@bflaz8620]

Thank you for this tutorial. Also appreciated the time you took to creating the chains in the chainmail

[@zacknelson870]

Subbed, You're an awesome artist and inspire me to draw every time I watch one of your vids!

[@Marisa_arts]

Saiyan Armor only has a chest plate, 2pc Jump suit w/boots and gloves (god knows what it's made of) I am talking about Bulma's armor and not the other models. The armor from the Halo series are fully armored and flexible. so there is tony stark's ironman suit and... okay I am drawing futuristic armor for my comic and school which is one in the same except that I need to make it school friendly and not to my vision :( and markcrilley thanks for the how to draw all (some) the types of armor could you do more How To Draw Armor?

[@_Hanako.]

Wow dude that looks amazing! It looks like Ares from Injustice: Gods Among Us the game lol

[@markcrilley]

Thanks :)

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A- Amog- ... Amogus???

[@BilionairScientist]

The thing about your vids is that it's hard to go too long because they are so good!

[@darrendong6901]

I love that armor so much and you have a nice drawing

[@MrHollick]

I would like this to be the one and only framed piece of art in my office! I will contact you regarding purchase of this piece the moment I win the lottery!

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How's winning the lottery working out for you?

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@@masterman3349 i dont know , lol been 5 years.

[@shayanlakhani1133]

I drew this and my mom said it was great thank u and please can you do regular time instead of time lapse?

[@markcrilley]

Here's my "no time lapse" series-- Four videos, not a single second of time lapse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haKWloZqaKeWhtU

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Shayan Lakhani

[@MrOldestPerson]

You are a cool artist in your own way. I love your style :)

[@ladyamalthia7688]

i love your simplified aproach to your subjects. very helpful. i try to overthink these things. 😉

[@mihael1148]

no man how could you not have given him a frickin badass sword? it would have looked so much cooler

[@mileseximius]

Hey Mark, it's called a pauldron. The more you know. Oh, and the "mecha thing" is a tasset, and is normal for armor. Hooray for learning! Oh, and I agree; female armor in most cases ofmedia is just plain ridiculous.

[@1992SOAD]

The more you know, guys. The more you know. I didn't know :(

[@serot0nergic]

***** I thought the game Skyrim did a good job with the female armor.

[@mileseximius]

Jacob Lee Oh, yeah, definitely: it wasn't overtly sexualized, which is great, makes it better than most other fantasy rpgs.

[@joeyashley9089]

People, its called Fantasy for a reason.

[@alfredoshemchuk602]

Epic you are the best drawer ever I need to know more about the guide lines you have recieved another subscriber

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earned yourself another sub keep up the amazing drawing :)

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Mark Crilley I read your book How To Draw Manga I come from Thailand.

[@markcrilley]

Thank you! ^^

[@user-uk9ny3ih6d]

thank you very much Mark Crilley.

[@TheAmazingCake]

"Dude...why would you do that man...that was my castle...dude..." LMAO

[@yottaflop2936]

You writed this comment 5 years ago and im responding now how is it feel?

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@@yottaflop2936 Cursed....Hentai lord

[@HySkull665]

just started taking arts seriously so i subbed and will thank you a lot for helping me learning for arts college :D

[@warlord5295]

Thank you this will really help with my Viking Warlord OC drawing I wanted him to have a historical look and this helped a lot.

[@rloemmmgancaalt2653]

i don't care what it's called either way you're awesome!

[@markcrilley]

Thanks Jax!

[@MayhemCause]

thats pretty cool, but i doubt a medieval armour would be held together by bolts- It would rather be held together by leather straps or simply welded together.

[@TheAcePool]

I think he was mistakenly referring to rivets with the wrong name, bolts. As far as I'm aware, at least some medieval armor was indeed held together with rivets, but you are correct with them not using bolts. Then again, he did say he doesn't care if he uses the correct name.

[@TheAcePool]

***** I wasn't trying to say he's not being accurate, I was simply saying the correct name for what was referred to with the wrong word.

[@brotherlucker]

thundurniggah You're, learn grammar before insulting someone.

[@granttevelde854]

this is just a rough guide to make your own, on yours you can put leather straps if u want :)

[@TheAcePool]

thundurniggah Place two pieces of metal edge to edge over a forge furnace. It would take a while for the metal to heat to the point of melting, but once the two touching edges both melted, they would then conjoin, therefore forming a weld.

[@vanburn777]

Hahhahaaha!!! I loved when you said, "He sees with his soul straight into your soul" and then splits the pizza bill. Nice lesson Mark. Thank you.

[@UstedTubo187]

About ten minutes in you mention the vertical cutout area you add to the helmet echoes the old Roman helmets, but it reminded me of Boba Fett's helmet! I know you've mentioned being a Star Wars fan so I think you must've had that on the brain. Haha! Dig your work and I just subscribed. Thanks for taking the time to produce so many awesome videos for us to have!

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Bro why'd you destroy my castle bro not cool LOL I just sub scribed

[@markcrilley]

Thanks Aidan!

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I'm called Aidan too... You fucking imposter!

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That Guy no its that guy

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My name is Aidan Turner

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But u could call me That Guy

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"Im not a huge expert with is, so please bare with me"........lol

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Awesome video Mark!

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OOOooo nice video man! its the first one I've watched on your channel and I loved it so u just earned your self another subscriber! :)

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very nice

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[@markcrilley]

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[@samuelsutherland9337]

I like the way you do your art

[@JoeMcMenamin]

Great drawing! Do you normally add tone to these drawings? Do you have a tutorial for that step?

[@autofigure00]

called a pauldron

[@florbengorben7651]

Yes

[@xXTatsuoO1Xx]

lol I was going to say that, then I realized this video is 4 years long

[@epiclolman57]

+Saskun 4 years long lol I think you met old lol

[@xXTatsuoO1Xx]

epiclolman57 lmao yeah that

[@gen3_gaming]

actually, theirs spaulders

[@dawarboss3709]

how do you draw liker this??? i still cant draw that good

[@captainawesome2865]

+war jr it takes years, ive been drawing for almost 25 years and I still struggle with things. You are always learning.

[@mastasplinta742]

is that Captain Awesome from Chuck?

[@captainawesome2865]

+Aaron Bashkir hes a cool guy

[@Samurai-sg4yd]

this was only 20 min, imagine if he drew 1 or even 2 hours, and really fine tuned those details. it would be amazing

[@Jackclarkeman]

You do a fantastic job of equally shading and keeping parallel lines equal i seem to have a problem matching different sides so they don't look of balanced

[@johngate4715]

shading is everything, i just subscribed

[@SailorMoolong]

reminds me of runescape lol.

[@shinybluesylveon8363]

Can you do one about female Armor

[@alexandrosgrivas4406]

+shinyblue sylveon female armor isnt a thing xD

[@shinybluesylveon8363]

Oh....so the same armor you would draw for a guy would be the same as armor a female would wear?

[@marcgo3542]

+shinyblue sylveon yeah it's the same unless it's fantasy armour

[@mellowmelly9258]

Thing is, females back then weren't really warriors. The most they could do is be a medic for soldiers. Basically, female armor don't exist.

[@alexandrosgrivas4406]

Flan Cake You are wrong here there where female warriors and some knights you can see joahn of arc

[@theyoungknight9418]

thanks mark ive always had trouble drawing chain male until now

[@grimpeeper8815]

i like how he use more basic tools.Which makes it easier for people like me with less money to feel like we don't have to buy expensive pens etc. thanks bro :D

[@cjk2761]

"Haha, some artists draw very little armour on their characters..." Yeah, us Scottish went into a battle wearing a kilt and nothing else. :/

[@strikestudio5748]

That subtitles at 2:58 xD simple = some porn? lol xD

[@avrandlane2735]

looks awesome man keeps up the good work.

[@jayfyten9471]

Awesome drawing! Great picture!

[@limkyleandre8816]

Keep up that Humble Person you are!

[@sebastianmorado4492]

This video helped me get ideas about the future graphic novel ill soon make

[@tacticslc4805]

Oh you have videos about Armors, how did I never saw them? Time to watch them

[@shadow0clone]

I just want to say sir, your skills are amazing. My sister adores you and has seen most if not all of your videos, I bought her your mastering manga book 1 for her birthday and I am very certain it goes every where with her, keep up the good work my friend!

[@markcrilley]

Martin Rioux Thanks so much Martin!

[@rowlthunda938]

Wow, your really good. I love all your artwork :) you make things clearer to me. Awesome teacher :D You motivate me so much! Keep up the really great work!!!

[@kaiatei]

LOL Love the video. I'm a stickler for medieval times lol Shoulder pads= Pauldrons Your videos are always interesting and keep me motivated even up until today. Been watching for quite some time and I always refer to them when I get artist block. I must say. I love your artwork. Absolutely inspiring.

[@nicocahyadi96]

Hi Mark, i'm a fan of your art tutorial videos! and i'm starting my own comic series now. my comic has a lot of medieval armor in it, so could you give some tips on how to draw chainmail faster? (or maybe you already do that in other video?) thanks and keep up the good work! :D

[@coloofficial5024]

I used a cartoon knight refrence and made anime out of it, now that Ive watched your tutorial i wonder what the hell ill do next.

[@roffl3s]

been a fan for years, just wanted to let you know you're one of my sources of procrastination ahaha!

[@thomasworthington684]

Thanks a lot. Worked awesomely on the cover of my first book. Thank you:)

[@sivalogi994]

That's one badass looking knight. seiged a whole castle by himself, and didn't even have a sword! Dam Mark,

[@djs3343]

thanks for the awesome vids mr.crilley.

[@jordanwatier8924]

DUDE THATS AWESOME SIRIS!!!!!!

[@awesomegamerz4865]

Dude ur a pro 4 sure.Thats just amazing.

[@IISgGuitaristII]

I was wondering if you could show how to draw armor for legs? I love how well done the upper body is and was curious as to how you would go about the legs.

[@artitup7500]

Nice drawing brother Beautiful 👍👍

[@MrCptTacoss]

This is the first video i watch of you, and it made me subscribe to your channel. Awesome stuff, since i really like drawing!

[@markcrilley]

Thank you!!

[@stevemccracken5856]

Excellent work, nice job...

[@soggy5854]

Hilarious and informative, you just got another sub!!

[@dogsmile100]

that was awsome do you have any tips for eyes i allways end up not being able to make them have the same shape.