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Ryan Chapman

2 years

#PortfolioDay has come around once again! I make toy things and I make game things too (sometimes). Right now I'm on a fan art kick so follow me if you like Crash, Spyro, and Steven Universe.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 months

Omg Steven Universe figures??? I NEED these who made this?

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Because I'm feeling so inspired, here's a WIP of my adult Spyro! I am so close to finishing this and I am really excited about it. Just need to adjust a few little things and put Sparx in the scene as well.

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Ryan Chapman

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1 year

Coming out of nowhere to do a 3DS accurate model of Adult Lillie for @jsketch12 ! I did this in the past 3 days after work. I still want to work on this some more and add her jacket and shorts

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1 year

Thanks y'all for 30K followers! 🎉🎉Never thought I'd have this many just from drawing lol. you know I'll just keep doing what I love. To celebrate I'll be hosting a few DTIYS challenges - this is just in good fun, so don't feel pressured! First up are timeskip!Selene & Lillie!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

2 years ago #StevenUniverse came to an end. I can't believe it's been so long. Through plot twists, hiatuses, and endless online speculation, we finally made it through this wonderful show that teaches us to be ourselves, and love others for who they are.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

1 year

Got a nice email tonight that inspired me to post this picture of a pink diamond toy I made. Hope you like it #StevenUniverse

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

1 year

Got the shirt and pants for @jsketch12 Adult Lillie! Pretty happy with how this turned out!

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@jsketch12

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Thanks y'all for 30K followers! 🎉🎉Never thought I'd have this many just from drawing lol. you know I'll just keep doing what I love. To celebrate I'll be hosting a few DTIYS challenges - this is just in good fun, so don't feel pressured! First up are timeskip!Selene & Lillie!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Starting #gemdefender Pink Steven's test print today. If all goes well I can put up his files this weekend. In the meantime, check out this render for the upcoming figure!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

1 year

My old adult Spyro video is now really crunchy on new twitter. So here's a nostalgic reupload!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Here's a fun little render I did for Pearl #gemdefender Her articulation might be limited but she has the key components: Singing head, cookie cat, and lots of arms with flair! Also a spear (not pictured). Model goes up for download this Friday!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Original concept by @FromHappyRock . Huge shoutout to him for his support. Also @skokees and @klulas_ for their help throughout the whole thing.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Test print on Steven is done! Super minor changes on the ankle disks and He'll be ready to submit. #gemdefender

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

3 years

I swear I haven't forgotten you guys. Making toys is hard lol #gemdefender

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

#gemdefender Series 1 has now officially released all of the figures. Thank you so much everyone for supporting me in the release of these 5 wonderful characters! There are more exciting things planned for the future. Stay tuned for more news.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

5 months

My studio shut down today and I'm out of a job. I am senior character artist and also know unreal blueprints and have made a couple games with it. I also sculpt toys professionally. Anyone with any leads I'd greatly appreciate it!

Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

#PortfolioDay has come around once again! I make toy things and I make game things too (sometimes). Right now I'm on a fan art kick so follow me if you like Crash, Spyro, and Steven Universe.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

3 years

My insta liked this, maybe you will too. Tried doing a concept sculpt of how Typhlosion would look in the Crash 4 style. Feel like he worked well for the insane feeling his Pokedex entry gives off. #PokemonLegendsArceus #conceptsculpting

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Happy Friday #gemdefender fans! Here's the latest render of Smoky Quartz. I hope you enjoy this as I continue working on the 3D printed version.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

7 months

What if Pikmin 4 had a big fish boss or something Concept sculpt

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 months

I've had the 3DS on the brain lately, so I spent the day making a viewport previewer in UE5. It's simple, but not something I'm used to doing.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Some WIP images of #gemdefender winner of the twitter poll: Pink Diamond. Exploring different faces and proportions and such. Behind the scenes also planning out her articulation. Hope you like it so far!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

1 year

Another wip of my Crash 4 Typhlosion. Only took what, a year to get back to it?

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

9 months

You've probably seen these a million times, but I still wanted to share these for #SpyroCommunityDay From the very beginning Spyro has been a major thing in my life. Now my 2 year old points at the TV and says "Spyro!" whenever she wants to watch. Thanks for a great 25 years!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

Of course I was the one to make this dude for work. I hope you like him as much as I do.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Spinny old man Sparx! Spyro isn't complete without his buddy. #SpyroReignitedTrilogy

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

To kick off my next toy project, I started sculpting Lucas the Dragon! I intend for him to be a 5" (13cm) articulated figure. There's actually a lot more to this project than just making dragon figures, so I hope you like what's coming next! #SpyroTheDragon #RekindledAdventures

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

mfw @ianjq retweets my SU figures and several other crewniverse people have now seen them as well.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

27 days

Professional "little guy" maker

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Here's my REALLY cheesy mockup for fake Spyro 4 on PS1 lol. Just did this for fun

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

And so, here she is! Pearl did make her Friday release, just a bit later than usual. I hope everyone enjoys!! A warning, like most Pearls, she's very fragile! Be careful with her arms and neck. FDM owners should scale her up just in case.

Gem Defenders: Pearl 4" Printable Action Figure

One of the founders of the Crystal Gems, skilled with a sword and spear, and perfectly punctual in every way: Pearl is here! Take Pearl on adventures with the Crystal Gems and end the day happily e...

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

These Steven Universe figures have gotten big. Bigger than I ever expected, and I have elected to host them on Gumroad instead...for free. Though paying $6 would help support me to make more, it is no longer a requirement. Enjoy, fellow 3D printers!

Gem Defenders: Jasper 5" Printable Action Figure

Gem Defenders Jasper has no interest in making friends, she just wants to FIGHT! Swap out her head to go from Defensive mode to Offensive mode as she pulls out her ultimate gem weapon!Jasper has 11...

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

3 years

Let's see the adventure continue! Here's Spyro and Sparx available for download! This model is NOT rigged, it's just the tposed mesh with materials and textures. I look forward to the awesome things you all do with it!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

3 years

I'm looking 2 print testers for Pink Diamond so that I can sign her off and release the model (yay!) I'm looking for anyone with a resin printer who is experienced enough in 3D printing who'd be willing to help me out. Spread the word! #3Dprinting

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Working on Pearl today. I expect to have her ready to distribute next week. Here's a little teaser

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Good morning #gemdefender fans! I have for you the release of Smoky Quartz! This file was HUGE so I had to split it into a Basic and Deluxe version. However, the first 10 people to visit the link can get the Deluxe version for FREE! I hope you enjoy!

Gem Defenders: Smoky Quartz 5" Printable Action Figure

A strong and unique fusion, Gem Defender Smoky Quartz has no interest in losing this fight! Their form is a symbol of the ultimate bond between Steven and Amethyst. Swap their hands and get them ba...

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

I've had quite a few people ask questions about my #gemdefender articulation and scale. I hope these images can clear things up!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

I keep seeing #artstationglowup but I unpublish old work on Artstation so how about a Pearl Glow Up instead? 2017, 2018, and 2020

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Here's the characters lined up with color for reference! #gemdefender

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Happy Friday everyone! #gemdefender Perfect Steven is now available for FREE to download on my gumroad. Check it out!

Gem Defenders: Perfect Steven 5" Printable Action Figure

Through training with Jasper, Steven has finally achieved what he thinks is his ultimate form: Perfect Steven! Steven has his ultimate showdown with Jasper to demonstrate his raw power, but now fin...

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

3 years

When u excited for a Pink Diamond figure but dont know when its coming out and the whole world sucks rn

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

3 years

✅ Moved ✅ Married ✅ Bought new 3D printer after old one broke ✅ Completely redesigning every SU figure to sell resin kits?!?! ✅ Rough testing for this enormous Pink Diamond figure Yeah, it's good to be back, twitter!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Looks like we have a winner for the #gemdefender poll! All you Pink Steven fans and reenactment buffs will be able to re-create the harrowing experience that was "Fragments". Here's a little teaser for one of his renders. Stay posted for the full image soon!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Printed #gemdefender Smoky this past week in Sirayatech Blue. It's a great durable resin and I wanted to test out the strength of the ball joints with it. You might need a little friction in the hips and ankles but overall she's quite fun! Can't wait for everyone to print her!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Test print 1 went well. I took a risk with this type of ball hip articulation and it paid off! Tomorrow will be the rest of the parts. #gemdefender

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Test print 2 did not go as well as the first. The ankles didn't fit as intended and there's not enough clearance on the pelvis for it to work. Just slight tweaks, no major setbacks! Arms are the same as Jasper's so nothing new there

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

1 year

Slightly higher res version, but that's not as exciting

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 months

@FEverything03 Wow! Thanks :)

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

Hey there #StevenUniverse #gemdefender fans! I have set up a Ko-fi to replace my gumroad as well as act as a hybrid between gumroad and patreon, making it a lot more manageable for me to make new content with continued support but in a stress free way.

Support Ryan Chapman on Ko-fi! ❤️. ko-fi.com/specsowl

Support Ryan Chapman On Ko-fi. Ko-fi lets you support the people and causes you love with small donations

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Smoky I had a really hard time developing. Had no idea how I wanted to engineer them at first. The hair came together immediately though!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

#GemDefender Pink Diamond is here! After an unusually long back and forth with this character I have finally released the model to be available for 3D printing for free!

Gem Defenders: Pink Diamond 7" Printable Action Figure - Ryan Chapman's Ko-fi Shop

Gem Defender Pink Diamond, the smallest of the Diamonds, struggles to find her identity in this great big galaxy. Enraptured with the beauty of her on...

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

3 years

I posted this in a fleet...but does anyone even look at those? Sorry for the lowest effort video of all time

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

1 month

Fun fact I made this for a portfolio class in college 10 years ago.

The Art of SpongeBob

@ArtofSpongebob

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A painting from the episode "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy III."

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

#gemdefender Amethyst is finally here! Download her now to complete the Series 1 collection. Also use "series1gemdefender" on Smoky Quartz to get the deluxe version for FREE. 10 more coupons have been made available!

Gem Defenders: Amethyst 3" Printable Action Figure

Gem Defender Amethyst never surrenders, even when she knows she's outmatched! With the love and support of her family, she can win any fight, no matter what! Amethyst has 4 points of articulation a...

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

1 year

Still not done yet, but it was nice to come back to the sculpt!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

5 months

I've been talking up my game art lately, but, I DO make toys also! In fact, I've made toys longer than I've made games, so if anyone knows of any opportunities for toy sculpting please let me know!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

#RekindledAdventures Lucas and #SpyroTheDragon toy WIP progress. I finished blocking in all I needed to for Lucas and did his shoulder and hip articulation. I'm still working out some of the intricate detail on Lucas to make sure it will show up when printing a 5" figure.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Morning everyone! Funny story, my Jasper figure ended up circulating the internet and because of the overwhelming demand, I have made her available to download! This is a 3D printable action figure. I hope you enjoy!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

Thank you everyone for your support on Pink Diamond! This project was a lot of fun, but I think for now I'll only do SU figures as Ko-fi goals so that I can expand my horizons with other personal projects. (Thread)

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 months

@geminikiddo They're just digital sculpts. I wish I could make them real figures

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

If you like the toys in my post and are interested in 3D printing, please check out my ko-fi where all of my figures are available for free download!

Support Ryan Chapman on Ko-fi! ��️. ko-fi.com/specsowl

Support Ryan Chapman On Ko-fi. Ko-fi lets you support the people and causes you love with small donations

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

5 months

Uploading some head sculpts I did while working on RPG Dice. We would often re-sculpt the heads on the original models, and I typically had a day for the sculpt and a day to bake/paint

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

3 years

Last week I mentioned the new figures, and I'm excited to tell more about them! Here's an example of the new Gem Defender style of the average scale (10cm). I eliminated the need for any disks or pins and pesky brittle ball joints. Now you're able to plug in and swap out easily

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

On my laundry list of things to do this week, one was update my terrible artstation banner. I am, for now, moderately happy with this.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

1 year

Here's some Tposes for you. Followed all of the conventions for getting her fidelity the same as Sun and Moon. I guess if you were a modder you could probably get her in the game!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 months

Pikmin 4 boss WIP. This is in Unreal Engine 4, and the scales are being loaded, unloaded, and colored through blueprint functions.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Here's a breakdown of the #gemdefender Pearl figure so you know what you'll be getting. One of the simpler ones to print and assemble!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

How fortuitous that today would be #artstationday I have both toy art and game art and it's ever expanding!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

Final day of the 1k #gemdefender giant poll! Here are the top 3 contenders, but it's not too late for somebody else! Even if your character doesn't win, it doesn't mean it will NEVER get made. Have fun and happy voting!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

This person printed and painted the Jasper figure and I am so excited to see it like this!

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@LooksLikeVespa

4 years

Done. Not perfect but I also never painted a figure before.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

uhh...guys? Something weird happened to my Pink Steven render. I opened the files and there were just a bunch of these. Can anyone HELP me?

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

One last Halloween treat for you today! Here's a WIP of Dezzi, an original character I have been working on. You'll be seeing a lot more of her (and others) in 2021. I hope you like it

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

Here's the latest Pink Diamond render. It's been hard trying to decide what renders to do for the final package. #gemdefender

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

Lizard I modeled for work. Hope you like

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

#gemdefender Here's my portfolio page for Steven! I'm still working on the files but they'll be available to download on gumroad this weekend.

Gem Defenders: Pink Steven 5" Action Figure, Ryan Chapman

The loveable, much tougher, EXTREMELY stressed out: Pink Steven. A companion to my 5" Jasper figure, Steven is trying to find his own place in the universe (that he saved). For a long time I've...

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

What's funny is that in February (concept commission in 2021 by @FunnyLunettaART ) I made this character and never did anything with it. Since then Cyberpunk and now Pokemon have basically the same idea. Missed the mark on this one...Anyone else ever get that?

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

This might not be at ALL why you followed me, but yesterday I starting setting up a render for a figure I made for Hasbro back in 2018. I plan to pose her for a dynamic render just to update the old portfolio.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

Will we go yet another Pokemon region without an evo for my boy? Quick concept sketch on what a Hisuian Girafarig evolution would look like.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

3 years

Video game heads idk

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

I am SO close to 1k followers. If I reach it I will do a poll for a GIANT figure for #gemdefender and sculpt the winner!! Leave your vote in the comments.

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

6 months

Artists, show me your work that got popular unexpectedly! I feel like anything that caught on is a surprise, but my Crash inspired Typhlosion was posted on a total whim and blew up

Nicholas Kole

@FromHappyRock

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Artists, show me your work that got popular unexpectedly! Deep pull, but it’s gotta be this teletubbies redesign sketch 😂

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

6 years

Today is the day this game was supposed to come out. So I made this. 2" unposed pvc figure @SpyroTheDragon #SpyroReignitedTrilogy

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

2 years

Now it might not LOOK like I've changed anything on Pink Diamond, but I actually re-engineered the entire figure to be more 3D print friendly. Anyway here's a behind the scenes Keyshot screenshot before fancy Photoshop compositing

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@specsowl

4 years

And with 165 votes, Pink Diamond and Spinel win the #gemdefender 1K poll! Thank you to the 672 people who voted and I will start working on them soon!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

3 years

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

I absolutely CANNOT believe that I just hit 900 followers. I went from >100 to this much in a week. At this rate I will have 1k by the weekend. Thank you SO MUCH everyone for your support!!!

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@specsowl

4 years

Very excited!!!

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@specsowl

4 years

Thanks for the 1k #gemdefender fans! Alright, as I promised, here's the poll, with a TWIST! Whichever Giant character gets chosen will have an accompanying secret Standard character. Happy voting!

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Ryan Chapman

@specsowl

4 years

#ilkasspookydtiys Cute pumpkin man I did today! Draw this in your Style original concept by @IlkaHesche