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Inoshishi Miko – WIP

by Alex Ledante February 8, 2019, 1:41 am 317 Views 13 Votes 27 Comments

I’ve been sitting on this chibi PVC figurine of a pig priestess until new years, when it would make sense to release it. She is dressed as a miko, which is a Shinto priestess. Why she wears a pig hat, I have no clue…

#1 ichi

here is the raw render, looks pretty flat to me

HistoryGal says:

February 8, 2019 at 3:48 pm

Very cute little Shinto pristess.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 12:44 am
  
  the Japanese expertly reverse engineered cute
  
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Carol DM says:

February 9, 2019 at 12:53 am

How cute is this! Love it. Look at those tiny little shoes.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 2:18 am
  
  Chibi literally means small or short, but there is a heavy connotation of cuteness involved…
Deepizzaguy says:

February 10, 2019 at 6:42 am

I like her flying ability and her happy face.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 11, 2019 at 4:38 am
  
  she is all about fun and cuteness
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    February 11, 2019 at 7:02 am
    
    A smiling face is great for any character.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      February 12, 2019 at 4:21 am
      
      let your smile be your armor…
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        February 13, 2019 at 6:39 am
        
        That is true since smile hide what that person is really thinking.
        
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#2 shi

totally works with the background, but is too bright

HistoryGal says:

February 8, 2019 at 3:50 pm

Very pretty but the light is still in her left eye.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 12:46 am
  
  that’s the physical light. the key light in my two point rig
  
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mavic123456 says:

February 8, 2019 at 4:10 pm

This is it. i like this one.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 12:47 am
  
  this one is very bright and saturated
  
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  - mavic123456 says:
    
    March 2, 2019 at 5:13 pm
    
    it’s happy… this is nice, this is so for children.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      March 3, 2019 at 3:43 am
      
      it is for anyone who enjoys chibi things
      
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      - mavic123456 says:
        
        March 3, 2019 at 6:25 am
        
        yes i am sure will they use this as a model?
        
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Deepizzaguy says:

February 10, 2019 at 6:45 am

That is true since the twinkle in her eyes looks great.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 11, 2019 at 4:39 am
  
  some like it and some don’t…
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    February 11, 2019 at 6:55 am
    
    We cannot win them all.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      February 12, 2019 at 4:25 am
      
      not even close, yet still some of us try…
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        February 13, 2019 at 6:32 am
        
        That is so true that giving a great effort even though the result falls short is okay.
        
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#3 ni

dialed back the ambient light source and gave her the PVC texture

Deepizzaguy says:

February 8, 2019 at 7:12 am

The image is better looking since the light source has been cut back.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 1:45 am
  
  note how her cheeks now pop out due to highlighting
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    February 10, 2019 at 6:47 am
    
    Her cheeks look better in the light.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      February 11, 2019 at 4:42 am
      
      bigtime, helps her look 3d
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        February 11, 2019 at 6:51 am
        
        That makes it look even better.
- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 12:48 am
  
  note how her cheeks now pop out
HistoryGal says:

February 8, 2019 at 3:48 pm

I find it too dark and her left eye is totally blinded by light

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 1:46 am
  
  you just called out the top two reasons why I had to do another iteration
  
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#4 san

this one is slightly darker than ni, and doesn't work with the background

Deepizzaguy says:

February 8, 2019 at 7:13 am

The green background makes it look nice.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 1:47 am
  
  I generally don’t like the background lighter than the foreground
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    February 10, 2019 at 6:50 am
    
    I see what you like to accomplish in your artwork.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      February 11, 2019 at 4:45 am
      
      I should actually learn how to do it the other way around, too…
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        February 11, 2019 at 6:46 am
        
        That is a good way to expand your horizons.
        
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HistoryGal says:

February 8, 2019 at 3:49 pm

Again, I find it too dark. I can barely see her features but it could be just my eyes.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 1:48 am
  
  I agree, which is why I discarded the background and camera angle in favor of my next attempt…
  
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#5 work in progress

better pose and really looks like injection molded plastic

Deepizzaguy says:

February 8, 2019 at 7:14 am

A close encounter with a female character who must be an Arkansas Razorbacks football fan.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 1:49 am
  
  Shinto priestesses don’t waste their time on such worldly matters. But it was a good joke, nevertheless!
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    February 10, 2019 at 6:56 am
    
    I do not blame the Shinto priestess not caring for college sports.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      February 11, 2019 at 4:50 am
      
      that’s good, because they are meaningless to her
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        February 11, 2019 at 6:35 am
        
        Same here unless it is women’s gymnastics.
        
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HistoryGal says:

February 8, 2019 at 3:51 pm

Great final pose. We can distinguish everything now and the background is muted down.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 1:51 am
  
  not to mention we can finally see her obi knot. it took a while to get here, but it was worth the effort…
  
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Carol DM says:

February 9, 2019 at 12:54 am

Love those big green eyes.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 2:20 am
  
  eyes are the only thing that don’t shrink in chibi style, they go the other way

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jasmine says:

October 11, 2019 at 7:00 am

Lovely arts thank you for sharing nice toys doll

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  October 12, 2019 at 5:03 am
  
  can’t see the art in any of these posts
Carol DM says:

February 9, 2019 at 12:55 am

Such cuteness in this piece Alex. Even the little design at the top of her tiny stockings are too cute. 🙂

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 2:21 am
  
  those are the actual design for miko leggings. they just look extra cute in this context…
Maggie Bailey says:

February 8, 2019 at 9:44 pm

Great post and pictures.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 2:22 am
  
  I am glad to hear you think so
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

February 8, 2019 at 6:48 pm

An impressive transformation of Miko.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 2:24 am
  
  I am glad you enjoyed her evolution
  
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HistoryGal says:

February 8, 2019 at 3:53 pm

Great progression from beginning to end. This little pristess is the cutest and liveliest thing I have seen in a while. Congratulations.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 2:29 am
  
  You made me realize that with the littlest cleric and the littlest witch I have the beginnings of a chibi campaign going on here…
  
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DocAndersen says:

February 8, 2019 at 1:51 pm

Lots of interesting variations in the post. I really can’t wait for the opportunity to vote!

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 2:30 am
  
  aw shucks, you’re onto my pattern…
  
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  - DocAndersen says:
    
    February 9, 2019 at 12:43 pm
    
    hummm….
    
    Me thinks he doth protest to much.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      February 10, 2019 at 2:01 am
      
      it was a fairly obvious pattern; the poll is up now BTW…
      
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lado says:

February 8, 2019 at 8:43 am

Everyone is beautiful … everyone on his own, so I will not expose anyone

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 2:31 am
  
  if you feel you can’t pick a favorite, that’s okay
  - lado says:
    
    February 9, 2019 at 7:56 am
    
    How can I decide when everyone is so wonderful … everyone in their own way
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      February 10, 2019 at 2:10 am
      
      Even if they all have their own charms, one piece might stand out from the others. But it is okay if you don’t have a clear favorite…
Deepizzaguy says:

February 8, 2019 at 7:16 am

I really get my chuckles seeing this character wearing a hat took like the hat that Arkansas Razorbacks fans wear at college football games.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 2:32 am
  
  to the best of my knowledge, that’s not standard miko headgear. I have no clue what it is indicative of, but it works for year of the pig
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    February 9, 2019 at 6:55 am
    
    I have no idea why the pig hat is worn on the character that you drew up either.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      February 10, 2019 at 3:47 am
      
      I just went with it because of the holiday
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        February 11, 2019 at 7:23 am
        
        Thank you for telling me since I am not that familiar with the Chinese New Years traditions.
        
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LaJenna says:

February 8, 2019 at 6:43 am

I know you have heard the saying ‘When pigs fly.’ Maybe that is why she has on a pig;s hat lol. She looks like she is flying. I liked one because the eyes are clearer looking than the rest of them, and the last one.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 9, 2019 at 2:33 am
  
  you’re the second person to reference that hyperbole
RasmaSandra says:

February 8, 2019 at 2:44 am

How about losing her long sleeves and giving her wings like when pigs fly????

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  February 8, 2019 at 2:48 am
  
  you don’t think her kimono sleeves are already reminiscent of wings?

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