#sisu design

[dragonmythfandom]

Raya and The Last Dragon - Raya (live action movie) 

[blackfilmmakers]

Does anyone else feel like these Wish songs are all AI generated?

Because that seems to be the popular consensus, and honestly that sounds about right

The strikes were going on, studios did say they would start using AI, and Disney definitely would pull something like this

[daniarts19]

Line ups of Sisu’s siblings and Hans’s brothers designs I made of my own and also inspired by other people and friends.

Note: Hans has a different design because he’ll have a big part in the Daniverse I’m planning to do, also with some headcanon about his family’s secrets probably some relatives he doesn’t know about (which explains the magic he got).

Pengu and Pranee have necklaces, while, Sisu, Jagan and Amba have bandanas and scarf, Sisu’s is mostly her hoodie bandana from her fox form (A.K.A Zhen).

Hope you like it.

Frozen and Raya and the Last Dragon (c) Disney

Designs (c) Me

[eternal-gromnommer]

a little late for the official start of the Year of the Dragon in the lunar calendar. anyway here's a redesign of Sisu from "Raya and the Last Dragon" if she actually looked like the paintings of her in the opening prologue. Her final design is just...a little bland and underwhelming? And her face looks uncomfortably Elsa-like, which is just weird on a dragon. This version based on the painting style tries to omit more of the overly-feminine features, since she's again, a dragon and doesn't need to conform to human beauty standards, and given she's a talking dragon I suppose a female voice would be sufficient to tell viewers of her gender. Plus dragons in Asian mythology are a lot more ornate in design, Disney's version seems a little too minimalist.

[usernose]

Me to the people who hate on the new Megamind series because of capitalism and the animation is bad: Womp womp, go cry about it, there's nothing you can do to change it, L + Ratio, we are thriving, stop hating on something that isn't out yet, lol get rekt. (I'm going through my meanie phase)

[sora-art-513]

I love the Warrior characters and specially Sisu the last dragon, So I thought of drawing a fanart of Her with Mushu while they are telling their stories of how they save the world to Sisu’s brothers and sisters.(I also added a few details to Sisu and the others as well)🤔🤗✨

[ladyelainehilfur]

say what you will about Raya and the Last Dragon's writing, but that animation is insane and Sisu's human design is one of the best things ever. The imperfect teeth, wild purple hair, and the dimples >>>

girl you are SO pretty

[breadharmskoi]

rewatching raya and the last dragon fight scenes (disney FUCKING dropped the ball, they literally have one job whilst being a soulsucking multinational billion dollar corporation aND THEY DROPPED THE FUCKING BALL ON THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN DISNEY PRINCESS MOVIE - but i am hinged and i digress) and damn, wouldn’t it be so sick to get like.  an avatar-esque (don’t kill me) fantasy based in southeast asian culture and mythology.  written by and directed by and voice acted by southeast asians?  with arcane/into the spiderverse-esque animation (though I would also take sick ass 2D animation), where the naga wouldn’t have transplanted elsa eyes.  bro we could have martial arts AND singing.  imagine

[biglisbonnews]

Monumental Bubbles Pop Up in Public Spaces in Atelier Sisu’s Inflatable Installations Whether illuminated by the sun or spotlights, the undulating layers of Atelier Sisu’s playful installations are a presence in public spaces. The Sydney-based studio, which is a collaboration between artists Renzo B. Larriviere and Zara Pasfield, celebrates community interaction and joy in their vibrant, inflatable designs. A buttress between art and architecture, their practice focuses on the interaction between art and the surrounding environment. “Our aim is not simply to create something beautiful or a temporary sculpture but to re-interpret our public spaces through architectural choices,” the studio says in a statement. More Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. The article Monumental Bubbles Pop Up in Public Spaces in Atelier Sisu’s Inflatable Installations appeared first on Colossal. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2023/02/atelier-sisu-bubbletecture/

[avesie-artamid]

Back to reposting my art!

iirc I drew this after watching the movie and something abt the sting of music right before the Spine fight scene really hit right. I also wanted to try making Sisu seem more menacing and serious because I hate Sisu's actual design. Anyways I'm not the *biggest* Raya fan but I did like it a lot more than most people evidently because pretty action scenes go brrr. I am well aware of its flaws tho

Music I added was I think also from one of the movie trailers

Art created 15 Apr 2021

[synergysilhouette]

An alternate take on "Wish" (2023)

I was hoping I wouldn't have to make something like this. I've already done remakes for movies I liked, and I wasn't expecting to make one on this so soon. I heard a lot of discourse about this movie, as well as a lot of praise, and sadly, the negative feelings for the movie are what I aligned with more. It felt like it was rushed and missing important pieces--weird for a movie that's an hour and a half--as well as unrealized concepts altogether.

Human Star--We all know what I'm talking about. At one point, Star was supposed to be a human who romanced Asha, but this was never realized. Some people surmise it's because Star was confirmed to have (at one stage) been modeled after Asha's grandfather Sabino, who would've been dead. However, in my version, Star is Asha's love interest, sans-Sabino inspiration. He (or whatever pronouns you'd like to use, since Star is nonbinary) would've appeared as a Star at first, helping Asha before taking the form of an ethereal young man after hanging out with Safi, Gabo, and Dario. His fashion would be standout from the get-go, very ethereal and vibrant like a walking ball of light--or a peacock, if you will. In contrast to the yellow aesthetic in the concept art, I'd like a rainbow look or a silver and blue appearance, bringing to mind "Colors of the Wind" and "The Soreceror's Apprentice." He wouldn't speak, instead miming and using sign language to communicate, forming close bonds not only with Asha, but Bazeema and Dario. He's funny and silly, but knows when to be serious and empathetic, like a slightly more serious and wiser version of Sisu. When Magnifico sucks the magic out of him, he falls and starts to flicker, similar to Tinker Bell when losing her magic. This is when the reprise of "This Wish" begins.

2. Asha's personality--You know, she wasn't as cringey as I was expecting since she was supposed to be adorakale, but I do prefer her being a bit more mature. I'd make her in her early 20s and give her a personality similar to Mulan and Pocahontas--athletic, determined, and heartfelt, while still being vulnerable without feeling like she tries too hard to be relateable (I swear, the scene with her grandfather and mother reminded me of Mulan being told to learn her place). I'd also give her (and Magnifico) a different design, but I've already made two posts about that. And I'd make her a bit less perfect with her ideals; she cares about others, but she's somewhat of a social climber, wanting to be Magnifico's apprentice specifically so he can grant her and her family's wishes. Magnifico appreciates her for her moment of cynicism, stating how Rosas has only grown in size because people want to use Magnifico's powers and leave.

3. Asha gets the job--Asha gets recommended by Simon to be Magnifico's apprentice, as he's a knight for the king and he trusts his imput. Impressed by how (unintentionally) translucent Asha is, Magnifico decides to make her his apprentice, giving her the power to use magic like he can. As such, she's his apprentice for a bit before running away.

4. Sakina's wish--Since Asha is over the age of 18, she has already given her wish to Magnifico. She's fine with not achieving her wish, but finds out that her mother wished that her father were alive, as she desperately misses him (it's been about a decade by now). Magnifico becomes something like father figure to Asha, but when she realizes he destroyed Sakina's wish in order to give her magic, she's horrified (she actually finds this out by accident, having overheard Amaya and Magnifico) at his disregard for others' dreams and runs away from Rosas. Magnifico sends people to find her and return her, unharmed, but her magic and her pain summons down Star to help her. Magnifico reveals that bringing Asha's father back from the dead is something he can do--but shouldn't, as it would create unforeseeable harm.

5. Magnifico and Amaya's Past--It's weird how a film's villain gets such a short and not-so-sweet backstory despite this fueling their whole ideology, huh? Deciding to pay homage to Disney, I decided to change his backstory, making it so that he is a genie--or, he was. He spent centuries being used and abused by mortals who wanted his wish-granting power, until Amaya found him and they fell in love. She wished him free, but only with the condition that he stay by her side forever, for while Amaya loved him, she loved power as well. It's revealed that she's a sorceress, but her power is much more limited than Magnifico's (see 1992's "Aladdin" for the power dynamic between sorcerers and genies). Similar to the Evil Queen, Amaya keeps a magic mirror that allows her to see anywhere in the realm she desires, as well as transferring her image to any location, and she is able to shapeshift. She is shocked when she discovers that Magnifico can gift others powers on his level, but that he never offered it to her.

6. "At All Costs" and "I'm a Star" are changed for different situations--It's revealed that Amaya is also a villain, and while she loves Magnifico, she has difficulty expressing it, as she frequently emotionally manipulates him in order to control him, as he's never learned the limits of his powers, and believes in maintaining the wishes of Rosas in order to maintain balance and keep bad wishes from being fufilled, which suits his wife just fine, since it makes her subjects more compliant. As a result, "At All Costs" is sung between the two in a powerful, rumbling, vibrant number that shows their twisted love for each other and their subjects. "I'm a Star," on the other hand, is a power ballad Star uses for Asha and the Teens to gain confidence in themselves, using the animals (and having Asha sing) in order to convey the message to her.

7. The Teens are more present and have lives--Simon is already a knight for Magnifico, Dahlia being a cook for Magnifico is more promiment, Safi comes from an affluent family, Hal and Bazeema are dating (just got the vibe; I'm not saying anything is canon), Dario is a farmer's boy with dreams of being a performer, and Gabo is still figuring himself out, fueling his bitterness in the group since everyone else has stuff going on in their personal or professional lives. As such, no one bretrays or turns their back on Asha--at least, not deliberately; Safi and Bazeema are quick to submit when their families are threatened, while Simon is manipulated into thinking that getting Asha back is solely for altruistic reasons.

8. Amaya's deceit--Intending to get Asha back when she realizes she's summoned Star, Amaya shapeshifts into her father (who we'll call Ignacio for now) and says that Magnifico brought him back in order to have her return. Star attempts to alert her of the ruse, but they have a falling out over it, and Asha and "Ignacio" sing a reprise of "At All Costs." However, once they return to Rosas, Amaya reveals her deceit, torturing Asha with depictions of a violently bruised and battered Ignacio before stripping her of her powers and throwing her, Dahlia, Safi, and Bazeema in the dungeons. As such, Star must rally Gabo, Dario, and Hal to help them escape. During this time, "Knowing What I Know Now" starts off on a sad note, as Asha reflects on the complexity of wishes and how Magnifico was somewhat right.

9. Magnifico's Carnage--I want Notre Dame-levels of mass hysteria and destruction; houses are being raided, people are being injured (maybe even killed? Too much?), all because Magnifico is unraveling; after being abused for so long and even learning that his own wife has been secretly using some of his captive wishes and using it to increase her own power, he goes on a rampage, showing the kingdom how selfish they are, and how despite his best efforts to please them, they always wanted more. As such, the kingdom is left in ruins, and Amaya battles him, enraged that she has no one to rule over. Magnifico, not holding back any longer, takes away her own natural powers, leaving her a helpless queen, and during a battle in the throne room, Asha and the gang uses the magic mirror to repel Magnifico's attacks until one of them hits him and Amaya, turning them into a statue of silver and gold.

10. Lessons learned--While Star doesn't come back (kinda want a "If I Never Knew You" song for this generation), his magic is infused into Asha due to his love for her, allowing her to regain her powers and become a fairy godmother. Asha takes this seriously, seeing how her last experiences with wishes taught her so much and cost so many lives. The people of Rosas are humbled by the experience, and the citizens leave the land as night falls, a shooting star pointing to a distant land for them to inhabit. In the end, everyone wonders what future awaits them, and Asha vows to use her magic to help make it a home--though she asks them to be patient with her, since "even miracles take a little time."

11. We get more vibrant colors! SO much looks like they've been watered down instead of colorful and vibrant like "Sleeping Beauty" (the visual inspiration for the film) was.

Lemme know what you think! Keep in mind, I only recently saw this film, so as time passes, I may edit this--or delete this and make a brand new remake post altogether.

[dragonmythfandom]

Sisudatu - Raya and The Last Dragon

Re-design real life

[drzime]

Our next "Smaugust Dragon" is Sisu from Raya and the Last Dragon!

She also has a super sleek animator's design that I really like.

The young Emily still buried deep inside me wanted to come out and hug this dragon and buy 800 toys of her

Tomorrow's dragon is also a long-styled dragon--one who is the spirit of a river.

[artist-ellen]

Hello! Love your Princess art, any chance you will ever be doing Raya and the Last Dragon or Encanto?

Thank you! I don't think I'll do Raya or Encanto. (With what I know now, things can always change as I learn more about things).

Most of my redesigns are about "historically inspired" versions of older animated heroines. And a part of that inspiration stems from an American company made up of mostly white-American men from the 1930s to 2000s using modern, inaccurate, fetishizing or bizarre character design choices. And while I wouldn't say any modern Disney movie is perfect either, movies like Raya and Encanto were actually championed/written/designed by people from the cultures they were depicting (to my knowledge from behind the scenes clips), which puts them at a significant advantage in the "accurate" category.

Encanto is still a perfect masterpiece to me so I have no notes. They have thought about the character's personalities and how they have altered their clothing to their preferences.

Now if memory serves Xiran Jay Zhao published a youtube video after Raya came out that was an incredible community discussion/critique/celebration of Raya and the Last Dragon. If you haven't seen that, I recommend it! But (from my memory) I don't think they went into the costumes very much as there is a distinct feeling from Raya that it is set in a fictional semi-futuristic amalgamation of South East Asia. (Which has its pros and cons that other people have gone over much better than I could). I also... don't really like Raya's movie. Sisu was... a choice. Starboy should have been a talking humanoid and Sisu should have been silent. The amalgamation of SE Asia works against the movie (in my opinion) and makes "redesigning it" "accurately" more complicated. How would I choose one of many interesting and beautiful historical cultures?

[classicalsongbirdknits]

A little infographic for choosing sock yarn for your hand knit socks. You can read the full blog post here.

(Text for the infograph below the cut.)

Sock Knitting 101: Choosing Yarn

"Sock" Yarn: Sometimes dyers or brands will specifically label one of their fingering weight yarns as a "sock" yarn. This means is that the yarn is in the fingering weight category and has been spun with nylon. But even if the name of the yarn doesn't specify that it's a sock yarn, check the label. Standard yarn content for sock yarn is 80% wool and 20% nylon, or 75% wool and 25% nylon. A more luxurious yarn sock yarn is 80% merino, 10% cashmere, and 10% nylon.

DK Weight Sock Yarn: Socks can also be knit in DK weight! DK socks are fantastic, especially for beginners, since the yarn is a bit thicker and easier to work with. The socks will be cozy, comfortable, and they knit up super fast. You can check to make sure a DK weight yarn is suitable for socks the same way you would with fingering weight- look for the nylon content.

Some yarn is sold in 50g skeins, while others are sold in 100g skeins, so make sure to double check the yardage when buying. Generally variegated colours work bests for simple designs, and tonal or solid colours for complex designs.

Shopping for Sock Yarn: There are more expensive options and more accessible options available for sock yarn. Sisu from Sandnes Garn is one of my favourite more accessible sock yarns, and has never let me down in durability. Hand-dyed yarn is usually more expensive, but since sock patterns almost always use only one skein, this can be a way to enjoy luxurious yarn without going bust on your budget.

[lazytitans-world]

Let me break this fine piece by piece

• I do not believe replacing the design of star and adding a love story with Asha completely saves Wish. There’s still a lot of wonky writing and it’s simple plot.

• Good enough writing can make any concept pair with the goal you want your movie to accomplish. You can have a love story with Ike still have the movie be about wishes and chasing your dreams.

• It’s not that we don’t like the Disney references, it’s that we don’t like how obvious they are and how they serve no purpose.

• Just because another movie did a shapeshifter and human disguise does not mean it can’t happen in this movie (and I’ll be honest even I forgot about Sisu’s human disguise)

• I actually watched Stardust, and yeah it is a good love story. I recommend any fan of Wish or Starboy go check it out.

• for evil Amaya it’s not about making the concept fit in the finished product, it’s about testing out our own creativity to see if we can flesh out such an interesting concept.

• Wish is a fine movie, and if you like it, that’s fantastic. I said this before, my goal is to not change Wish, just to see if I can make the scrapped parts fit in the narrative