#Quills

[essycogany]

Amy Rose’s Quills

Yes, it’s that time again! Where I ramble about character designs and why I adore them so much. In this post, I want to talk about Amy’s quills and why I like the different ways it can be represented in official and none official media.

Just like Amy’s eye color. I’ll also make guesses as to why her overall design changed officially and in canon to make things interesting. Let’s get started!

Long Quills

This style is in Amy’s first design. Being the Minnie to Sonic’s Mickey, she had the same quill style as him. Aside from her bangs. While I do think the quills look cute, it almost makes Amy look like Sonic’s sister. I guess that’s why they changed it later on.

I say this only in comparison to her modern design. The Minnie inspiration is the reason she’s here. I’m only talking about her changing designs and making it less identical to Sonic.

My favorite iteration of her classic look is in Sonic Mania Adventures Christmas special. Just look at the differences. It may not be a HUGE change, but even her nose is slightly smaller. I just love the Mania’s designs in general. They’re awesome! I still do love the OG design too. Classic Amy is so precious.

Look at how Sonic’s quills are messier then Amy’s here? I think it gives them more dimension. Showing how one cares more about grooming themselves than the other.

It’s kind of cool and I wish it was integrated in canon more. Not because it’s “important” but it’s a fun idea.

Short Quills

Ever since Sonic Adventure, Amy’s design changed immensely. Even Sonic himself noticed it in Adventure 1. Her outfit, eye color, nose, and quills (besides her iconic bangs) are different. Giving her an older more teenage look. I say this because Amy doesn’t look any older or younger then Sonic.

(Or any other teenage/young adult character for that matter)

They are sometimes even shown to have the same hight at times. Back to the quills, Amy now barely resembles her classic design and definitely looks less like a Minnie Mouse inspired design. Her classic design is still amazing, but I believe the change was a necessary one. The differences between her and Sonic are more apparent and noticeable and I think that’s a good thing.

Mixed

Here’s my own example, but there are many other fantastic fanartist who does something similar with both styles together.

Why do people like this quill style a bunch? I’d say it adds more flavor to her personality. Her having the classic long quills along with the short front dreads could symbolize her adventures side along with her girly side. It blends the two nicely and overall looks visually interesting. While I will say her shorter quills does differentiate her better, I’ve seen plenty of artist change it up a bit in unique ways. It’s fun to create and see what ideas an artist could have for Amy.

Why Amy’s Quills Were Changed?

I’d say the official reason is because of the things I said before. But the in canon reason could be Amy wanting to look pretty enough for the next time she sees Sonic. Or perhaps she thought to change her appearance simply because she wanted to look cuter. Though I’d say the first answer is the most likely because her love for the blue blur was much more prominent in the past.

Conclusion

Did I use this as an excuse to gush about Amy again? Yep! I regret nothing. I love love LOVE Amy Rose and how interesting her design is in the past and present.

Stay Creative! 💜

[frozenquills]

underwater

[amnhnyc]

POV: You’re in the middle of the ocean and, for some reason, you need to write something down. To your surprise and delight, you discover that there are about three hundred species of sea pen! Unfortunately for you, none of them can be used for writing.

Named for their resemblance to old-fashioned quills, sea pens are actually not single animals: They are colonies of polyps. All of the polyps work together and each has a role to play. There are feeding polyps that catch plankton, as well as polyps that circulate water to keep the colony balanced and upright.

Photo: diverdan55, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist (Ptilosarcus gurneyi pictured) 

[thatsbelievable]

[parsenoire]

flash fire ✨💥🔥

(commission for @frozenquills)

[sonicjustbecause]

But... Sonic's quills physics?

I noticed since 1991 that usually Sonic quills don't hurt. He attacks Eggman or other baddies directly while rolled up and they surely feel the blow but they don't get pricked. Also, when Sonic is hug by somebody, hugs, carries somebody or is carried by somebody, is treated like his quills are harmless, like normal fur. Cartoon logic...

OK, Shadow. Still a hedgehog.

Again - harmless.

This can be a demonstration of what I'm saying.

Is Sonic's neck, but still

This one!!! her belly is flat on his back like is nothing. The same scene is in SA2.

We can go over and over...

The only time I saw Sonic actually quilling his opponents is in Super smash Bros...

[amatesura]

Quills (2000) | dir. Philip Kaufman

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[neoyan]

[professional-sinner]

[littlerockstarroyco]

Abbe du Coulmier - Unholy

[frozenquills]

why are you always quiet

[baddingtonbitch]

Quills (2000)

Directed by Philip Kaufman

Costume design by Jacqueline West

[violet-moonstone]

I am not a religious person. In fact, my history with religion has caused me quite a bit of pain in the past. And I have some very strong opinions about the church and how many people interpret Christianity.

And yet

AND YET

Why does it make them hotter? Is it the all black?? The fact that they're forbidden??? The little strip of fabric placed tightly around the neck that reminds me of a collar????

Can someone explain this to me please!?

[daisyducklover2021]

Donald gets attack by a Porcupine.

[kollector-of-stims]

We were out on a trip and a lady let us pet her pet hedgehog!

His name was Edgar Allan Poke and he was grumpy and sleepy but still quite the little sir! Hope he got nice enrichment and his mom was so nice! Hope they're both doing great now!