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Papageno for HMS - new designby ~squonkhunter

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Since starting the comic (HMS Crock Doctor) over and realizing I can alter anything I want at this point, I've decided to change Papageno's design into something more true to his character as seen in the opera.

Beforehand he had a heavy 18th century coat, which is burdening to such a lighthearted and nimble character. The feathers were also stuck on there in a ridiculous fashion:

I was also trying to work in some frillies, of which I happen to be a big fan, but that's not Papageno at all. As soon as I let go of wanting to have a character I could dress up all 18th century and started to actually pay attention to who this character was, the design came together more fluidly and the feathers were far more easy to apply. I also made him a little more stocky, because too many of my men are tall and skinny. God forbid we give any of them muscles.

I also got rid of his magic satchel. Although it's an extremely useful tool for someone who carries around so much stuff, he didn't have it in "The Magic Flute" and for a while I'd thought maybe Leporello gave it to him, but those two don't really talk anymore and when they do, it always ends up in a fight. Also, Leporello has no business owning a magic satchel, either. I'm thinking it's an item they pick up in another dimension or something like that. Papageno still has his falcon glove, though, but I'm altering that to not be so tight-fitting. You know. Like an actual falcon glove and not a drag queen accessory.

In short, he feels far more Papageno now, and hopefully that shall lead to his dialogue being far more Papageno, and I hope to portray this character in a way that is true to how he was written and sung.
An example for those unfamiliar with Mozart and Schikaneder's magnificent character: [link]

12 Feb. 2012

~quiteproustian Feb 14, 2012

those boots...I want them!

~squonkhunter Feb 15, 2012 Student General Artist

Haha feathers sewn to them and all?

~quiteproustian Feb 19, 2012

of course! I don't know in which occasion they could be worn though...

~squonkhunter Feb 19, 2012 Student General Artist

If all else fails, there's always Halloween.

*Flesola Feb 13, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

FEATHER SHOULDERS XDDDDD

~squonkhunter Feb 13, 2012 Student General Artist

Haha now he has BOTH shoulders covered in feathers! I think he prefers it that way, too.

*Flesola Feb 13, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

very pruddy XDD

=Laitma Feb 12, 2012 General Artist

Pffffft, what a cutie! I really love his design now, and the feathers are a wonderful touch, I love 'em! x)
And such a sweet, hopeful face~ <3

~squonkhunter Feb 12, 2012 Student General Artist

Thanks! He's going to be so much more fun to work with now.

~TheRandomAnchovy Feb 12, 2012

Ooh, both designs were great, but I really like this one a lot. 8D And I'm glad he kept his falcon glove--gloves are cool.

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