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[maythearo]

Yeah! The g3!! I know it has certainly been a uhhhh controversial topic lol

Imo draculaura looks sooo cute

Certainly lolll

You know how it goes I'm gonna ramble again so I'll put the read more thing for the sake of scrolling past it 😭

Well I'll start off by saying that, in this era of reboots and mass adaptations of every mildly old franchsie ever, is kinda impossible to avoid negative reactions from the people who were fans of the first generation of such franchises, because it happens, when someone takes something you grew up with and changes it to a modern audience most people's reaction will be "what in the world that's not how it was back in my days" + the phenomenon of older generations not liking the stuff that comes all for younger generations and etc. And I mention all of this bcs this definetely affects how people's opinions on things such as design (of MH in this case) go, there's lots of strong biases in this conversation of reboots and all

And tbh I wasn't immune to that 💀 at first I didn't like a lot of small decisions they made because I was used to the old one and "the og's always better" type of opinion, monster high was a big part of my childhood and probably a big boost to my interest in art! Which is what I live for baisically nowadays so ofc I felt strongly about it 😭 but when I came back after some time I realized, hey it's not that serious. I don't even remember specifically what those things I criticized were about, so that's an indicator of how much I actually cared, deep down lol. Like, pink Lagoona did not kill me, can you believe that? /s.

My opinion as of now, is that I think the g3 designs are really cute on their own!! I'm gonna stop myself from comparing it to the first gen because for the most part that's a waste of time and also a huge tangent from where I want to get 😭 recent reboots are a product of this era and they adapt accordingly. Sometimes they hit sometimes they miss, I think g3 mh is going well mostly!

(Talking about the concept designs and doll designs in this part) g3 takes from general modern fashion, clothing-wise the characters are not draaastically different from each other, they all just dress like how teenagers nowadays do but each got their own little motifs to their wardrobes. I don't think this "lack of difference" between each other's outfits is an enormous one nor is it inherently a bad thing because hey, if it looks good it looks good, and you can distinguish their clothings between one another just fine imo. In some cases I got some nickpicking in terms of "the pattern of this shirt is not working with these pants" or "whoa there's a lot going on with these colors" or "they really love to put bright pink lipstick on everyone huh" but it's rarely something I heavily dislike (only cases I can remember are that I wasn't a fan of was Heath 💀 feels like halfway through the process of his design mattel said "no you can stop now he's good like that" nothing is happening with that look, it's crazy, what happened to my boy. And Twyla, that wasn't as bad a s Heath's, but it just didn't work for me)

I can't say anything about the quality of the material of the dolls themselves bcs I don't have any of the new ones but oh my god, I also think Draculaura is adorable 😫 I think Venus dropped too recently and I'd buy her for sure!! The braided hair is everything and her fashion sense is probably one of my favorites so far? I also love Abbey's doll, and Frankie too especially that one line that they got a guitar? Instrument? Rockstar theme I think? (I'd cosplay that, no joke) from what I can see the designs are putting a lot more variety on drawing and sculpting different body types, features and details on the dolls and I think that's super fucking awesome! G1 also experimented with facial features and details on the body every once in a while but not as nicely done as now!

For the animated series I understand they had to tone it down to some extent because inserting all details the dolls and concept art had could lead to technical trouble (I think), so it isn't fair to compare them to one another. I'm just gonna ignore the animated series in terms of design for now, cause it's in the dolls and in illustration that a franchise like monster high work best anyway. I don't think much abt the cartoon tbh and I'm also not up to most episodes, idk who else dropped recently. But honorable mention, in the standards of the animated series my favorite designs are Deuce and Medusa for sure

That's long enough of a post so I'm gonna stop right hereeee, this was more of an overview of the g3 as a whole rather than ratings of each character, but yeah! I'm no longer a hater, I'm ok 👍 (if you're one of the people who heard me extensively complain over g3 before in another social, honestly I don't even know what it could have been about but you know what, disconsider it, it's easier that way 😭) I may have more opinions about it but that's all I could remember for now. Also my brain is fried.

And I can always change my mind on this, so there's that! Someone get me a Venus and Frankie doll rn please and thank you

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(I'm still gonna sign with -🦦 if that's okay)

PLEASE. THANK YOU.

I cannot you don't understand how much this means to me.

THANK YOU.

WHOS YOUR FAVOURITE MH DESIGN THAT YOU DID ILL DRAW THEM. (IF THATS OKAY)

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I say artists support artists, keep doing what you love, that's the most important thing!!

And maaan idk that's a difficult question, I stared at those designs for so long by now I don't even know, my favorite so far miiiight be Epel? I got to put them on a lineup once I post the twins so I can think better about it 😭

[maythearo]

May, what are ur thoughts on the mh redesigns??? Idk if you’re ever answered this, and I’m sorry if you have, but I’m genuinely curious, since I like your designs sm!!!!

You mean the recent g3 monster high stuff? If so, I don't think I posted anything about it in here yet 😭

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I'M SO SORRY IF IM BOTHERING U WITH HOW MUCH IM SENDING ASKS IM JUST SO NERVOUS, BUT I POSTED THE THINGS AND YEAH.

I GET SO NERVOUS WHEN POSTING MY ART OR MYSELF AND I CANT HELP BUT TALK ALOT TO COPE.

IN THIS CASE TYPE ALOT

SORRY 🙏🙏🙏

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LOL DW, I know how it is, to post new stuff can be nerve-wracking esp when you're on a new acc and stuff, I've been there (I still get some sort of social media anxiety at times lol) but hey, your art is great! If thinking of posting them more in the future speaks to you, then go for it, it's more about getting used to doing so in the very beggining, but you'll eventually get the hang of it 💪

[maythearo]

AAAH THEY'RE SO CUTE!!! Also what are you talking about, they're super good 😫💕

You keep up with the lovely work! I wouldn't want you to feel pressured to just draw my designs or anything like that of course, do what you feel like, I bet whatever you draw is gonna turn out awesome anyway 💪💪💪

I wonder who I could be... (🦦🦦🦦)

I'm so sorry that these aren't very good 💔

I haven't done art in quite a while..

If you'd like I can draw more of your characters?

AHHHHHHH

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[maythearo]

Your monster high au is just 🧑‍🍳💋

I LOVE SMMM keep up the good work!!

THE CHEFS KISS LOL! TYSMMM!!!!!

[maythearo]

Give me a moment and I'm gonna post the drawings now 💔💔💔

Also, you're gonna get to see my acc

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YIPPEEE!! If you feel comfortable doing so!

[maythearo]

OH MY GOODNESS

I just realized why we are so confused.

When I said 'someone may or may not have done drawings for your au' I was talking about myself, I'm so sorry I wasn't clearer.

Anyways Ive done drawings for your au of deuce and ace.

I'm so sorry again.

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No need to apologize!! For real the misunderstanding was on me cause I jumped to crazy conclusions, anyway it's always nice to have you here on the askbox lollll

[maythearo]

WOAH—

I'm sorry, Im not sure exactly what your reply was to my ask meant, and I can't fully tell if I've done something wrong, so I'm sorry if I have.

I was just letting you know that I've drawn some fanart of mh Ace and mh Deuce for you, I haven't uploaded it anywhere though.

IM SO SORRY IF IVE DONE SOMETHING WRONG..

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OH MY GODDD I GOT IT WRONG THEN LMAO YOU DID NOTHING WRONG, I APOLOGIZE ANON

I interpreted you were referring to another situation I came across recently and was thinking about (cause u mentioned ace and deuce and that post I was talking about was also coincidentally about them, what are the odds man 💀) so I thought you were vaguely referencing to it as well 😭😭😭😭 nothing that I said had anything to do with you specifically, so please don't worry! I should have asked more about what you meant though, thay's on me KWDNSKDJ

I mean, what I said on that ask still stands in relation to adressing THAT topic but anyway, back to what you actually meant... I'd love to see your art only if you're comfortable with sharing of course!!

[maythearo]

Stealing the snacks from your cupboard while you're not looking

What was that noise just now

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HAHAHA...

Totally didnt draw ace & deuce..

IM SO SORRY IM SO ANXIOUS RN..

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Oh a friend mentioned something similar the other day, so if you're referring to the same post that I'm thinking,

I guess the tldr is that someone posted designs for a twst monster AU as well and Ace and Deuce's were pretty similar to mine but the person didn't mention my stuff in their post or anything, so in that context it was kinda difficult to tell if it was fanart/inspired designs ooor if the person was taking credit for making up the designs as a whole 😅

Not calling out this creator or anything, because I'm totally fine with people getting into this AU, drawing my designs or even taking my designs as base or inspiration for their own takes on the canon cast, monster AU's aren't a new thing, I definetely wasn't the first person to add it to a fandom, let alone being its "owner" (this idea is not mine, you guys! It's not! I only happen to post about it a lot with twst!)

I talked about this all before but baisically the only thing I'm kinda :/ about is if in a hypothetical scenario someone took the designs that I already made and claimed it as theirs. Like, taking them as inspiration to do your own thing is ok! Just not straight up saying it was you who made it up, if that makes sense?

I don't have strong feelings about all of this, really, but I'd like to avoid is possible future drama about "X stole Y's design or Y stole X's design" because I know this sort of scenario happens a lot in fandom spaces and it often escalates to crazy heights in some social media circles lol, but you know, as long as this scenario doesn't happen it's ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

And I definetely don't think this person had bad intentions at all! The thing that might confuse some people is the fact they didn't mention me on their post and that might accidentally be seen in a weird light by others? but yeah it's not their fault and as long as they didn't have bad intentions, I'm alright with it!

(Not that this is gonna happen but just in case: don't go publicly accusing or tagging people that could have done this because this sort of situation could very well just be a misunderstanding and I wouldn’t want anyone stressed or upset over it kwdnskdnsk)

[maythearo]

someone maaaaaaayyyyyyyy have done a few drawings of your twst x MH au...

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Oooooh how so?

[maythearo]

Coli!! Hi hi good morning!! Do you have any Headcanons for Ruggie?? Like, when you draw him do you have anything you always include or leave out? Just curious hehe I love your art!! Have a nice day <3 <3 <3

Hi Dede! Thanks for the ask🥺😭💗

I will comment on what I would like to do differently when I draw him cause for me you write him PERFECT and I wouldn't change anything! This guy is precious and needs love to know he isn't inferior to anyone! 😭💗

⚠️ My headcanons (design) Ruggie Bucchi:

So, aren't that many changes, it's just simple, the way I usually imagine him 🥺👉👈

🍩 Skin: Ruggie has more melanin, I personally love Ruggie with any skin tone but forgive me Yana but it's hard to resist painting his skin like that.

I mean, I think it goes much better with his color palette. Personally, I would paint with this palette for him in my fanart and content forever. I want to eternally thank whoever had the idea of giving more melanin to his plush 🥺💗 I don't know if it's my laptop screen that's old, but it looks a little desaturated, but I'll adjust over time.

🍩 Blonde lashes: I still need to practice more cause I love the idea that Ruggie would have some blonde lashes, not gold and flashy but brown light 🥺

🍩 Freckles: Excessive on the nose/cheeks, ends of the arms, and a lot on the back…IT'S CANON IN MY HEAD, YANA YOU FAILED ME, HOW YOU DARE?? HOW CAN YOU NOT GIVE HIM FRECKLES?😭

🍩 Body hair: Well, he's a guy who's growing, he's about to turn 18, there's no chance no have body hair. Besides, I believe that beastmen have more body hair than humans, so for Ruggie I imagine golden hair but if it gets wet it turns a little brown, on the arms and legs 😔👉👈

🍩 Eye pupil: I know that's normal but I like to think that his pupil becomes ''thin'' (how in English is this?) when he feels threatened or annoyed by something and dilates when he sees something that interests/likes him.

🍩 Teeth: Bigger and thicker than Leona and Jack. Please, spotted hyenas have a bone-breaking bite and tear thick skins too. Ruggie canonically said he can easily eat steak with bones…Oh gosh if he likes bite who he lov- STOP NICOLI SHHHH

🍩 Hair: A little rough and messy with some split ends, I don't think he cares much about any special shampoo or conditioner, taking care of his hair. Besides, I think he occasionally cuts it with scissors on his own. I know I could leave it wavy or curly but thinking that rough bristles remind me of hyenas' fur makes me so 🥺

🍩 Body: We know that Ruggie's thin cause his condition but I believe that his legs and arms are ''strong'' of cause the acrobatic way in which he moves, both day to day, running and practicing at the Club. I don't mean bulging muscles but you realize that given his activities and abilities it makes sense!!! 😔

🍩 About the piercing: it was a detail I wanted to add but I don't know if I always imagine him with that or not 🤡👌

Forgive my grammar and English mistakes! These are my humble headcanons for Ruggie's design, if anyone thinks differently this is just fun for everyone, y'all have the right to imagine how they want. And I would like to say one more thing, about other details that I can only talk about better with more drawings, such as excess hair with spots above his tail (I love this detail too). So there will always be changes for everything!

Thank you again for your ask Dede, you're a wonderful writer that I admire so much and love your works! 🥺😭💗💗💗

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first encounters

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eu amo muito sua au de MH!!! adoro a forma como vc cria estilos lindos e excêntricos prós meninos fica bem característico do desenho. Eu vi que você está trabalhando nos gêmeos, mal vejo a hora de ver como eles vão ficar. QUERIA PODER CONVERSAR COM VOCÊ SOBRE A AU MAS SOU MUITO TÍMIDO (eu já falei uma vez com você antes sobre Kalim não sei se você vai lembrar eu acabei perdendo minha antiga conta blep

OI DNV!!! Eu lembro simmmm, e de vdd, não tem problema msm chegar pra conversar sobre esse AU! Eu posso até demorar pra responder as vezes, mas eu gosto mt de ouvir ideias diferentes wkndkwdnwksj 🏃 obg por estar acompanhando essa sériezita!

[maythearo]

AHHHH

AHHHH

AHHHHHHHHHHHH

MINI JADE IS ALL I NEEDED IN LIFE

I CAN ALREADY TELL THAT THESE GUYS ARE GONNA AMAZING

LATE REPLY AGAIN but I'm glad the mini Jade was cool enough for the time being 😭😭!!

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YOU DOMT UNDERSTAND HOW EXICTED I AM HRLP SGHSHSHB

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(I think there's something wrong with me..)

LOL tweels will be there soon, I just got to write stuff for their posts, so for now have this mini Jade I drew while half asleep (what is he doing?)