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[WIP] Witchy crows
🕑 Added 2025-10-08 04:05:07 +0000 UTCRelated post : [ icon pack ] Crow (Updated - PNG, more icons)
[ idea sketch ] Spooky season Doodle
As I mentioned earlier, I kept three keywords in mind as I worked.
The crow's intelligent, cheerful, and sparkly.
These crows 'borrowed' hats from somewhere...
They are all having a happy party time looking at the sparkling crystal ball π
Drawing process GIF!
First, I completed the still image.
For compatibility with the crow icon pack, I completed two background versions.
(I added a bird shadow to the light version.)
I had planned to add animation effects from the beginning β¨
The reflective lights make it look even more mystical β perfect for the spooky season. And since it also gives off a party vibe, it's perfect for the end of the year, too π₯
This is a GIF I made to test the speed.
I think I edited it about 5-7 times. It was too fast...! I used about 8 frames...
I decided I needed to use a bit more frames for the final version.
I used six frames to express the shimmering effects of light and shadow,
and 12 frames to make the crystal ball sparkle.
The heart shape inside the crystal ball pulsates like a heartbeat.
Speed seems much more stable than when I first tested it :)
I also added some movement to the crow.
It's blinking, shaking its head, and moving its feet and wings.
I used about 13 frames for the reflective effect.
Now I'm going to add some light reflecting off the crow's body and hat..
I've been playing Hades 2 lately, so I'm really into witchy vibes lol (the game is set in the underworld, and the player is a witch). So, I had a lot of fun working on this one. As you know, I had another sketch for the Witchy crow, and I might finish that one this month. (If I don't finish it this month, I probably won't finish it at all π It will go into the unfinished sketches folder, and the future of the sketches in that folder is... ) Hmm...so once I have one~two more related drawings, maybe I can making a new dark background crow theme for the galaxy theme. - Spooky season will be over by then, but witches are active 365 days a year : Of course, it's not 100% certain yet, so it's subject to change π Because I'm also considering other animals... π€
Happy October, everyone!
** I'll be away from home for about two days, so there may be a delay in replying to messages and issuing coupons.
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Comments
pikaole
Thank you for liking it :) and for using it as your wallpaper ππ
Kayfons
The pack released earlier is my current phone background and it brings loads of joy - this animation is super cute, thanks for sharing your process!
pikaole
Thank you very much Suzumeπ
Suzume S.
They're so beautiful! I love crows.
