This will definitely help people not make their makers cry!
@zomxux
Жыл бұрын
Most definitely.
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
yay! i hope so 😊
@AlcyoneusHimself
Жыл бұрын
HOLY SHIT YOUR HERE?!
@FoxFacesTheWorld
Жыл бұрын
@@AlcyoneusHimself lol hi
@muffim_tv
Жыл бұрын
as a fursuit maker, holy crap YES. i’m very detail-oriented and if i don’t know everything that’s supposed to be included i will not be having a fun time. knowing where to find the fur is a huge thing, that is a LIFESAVER 😭 it takes so long to scour the internet for a specific fur color
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
yeah! some makers want to pick furs themselves... but a lot of them would honestly want the client to know what they're picking lol. that was one thing people went back and forth on... because furs can sell out sometimes or some makers can't order from some companies... but overall they said they would appreciate them listed out!
@EliannaEdits
Жыл бұрын
Do you sell fursuits !!! If u tell me pls i will buy if its good priced
@Seshidao
Жыл бұрын
Another way to get inspired for reference sheets is to go look at concept art for characters in games, movies, comics etc. Usually they have what's called a character 'turn around'. A nice example of this is Tracy Butler's "Lackadaisy", go look up their character sheets.
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
yes! those are great 👍
@wormworm580
Жыл бұрын
Depending on your maker they may be willing to turn your existing red sheet into a fursuit friendly one themselves! I do this for my clients since even if their ref is good, I need to have it drawn in my style so I can get the head shape and stuff right.
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
that's awesome, definitely not the norm LOL but it's really cool you do that for your clients!
@sparkythecat
Жыл бұрын
I've had so much trouble making a ref. sheet for about a year, i cannot wait to use that template
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
awesome, i really hope it helps you!
@aurathewolf6737
Жыл бұрын
Same!
@alphawerewolf263
Жыл бұрын
I'm not a furry watching this zee I just watch your channel cus it's wholesome and a breath of fresh air compared to other furry stuff on that when you are flipping through shorts you see. Keep doing what you're doing
@AukiKitty
Жыл бұрын
Oh the final result is FANTASTIC! I honestly may recommend clients fill that ref sheet out for future commissions. So thorough and so helpful!!! You did an awesome job.
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
ah thank you!! that's such a huge compliment!
@KiaFursuits
Жыл бұрын
I often make my own ref sheets based off of the ref sheet the client provides because it is difficult for me to 100% confirm with a client wants due to ref sheets not being perfect all the time! This way we can make sure we are on the same page and I have something to refer to. Sometimes I’ll get a perfect ref sheet and it makes me SO HAPPY! If everyone had reference sheets like this I would never have to worry 😂
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
that is a huge compliment kia! i tried really hard to include all the things in the video (i did get some conflicting answers tho so those were harder to put on there lol) but i used my best judgement :> and ya people REALLY forget tongues a lot!!
@KiaFursuits
Жыл бұрын
@@zeekayart ppl do really be forgetting those tongues 😭😂
@IAdoreAuggie
Жыл бұрын
I was about to make my fursuit ref sheet soon because i wanna start thinking about how i want it to look, this is going to really help so thank you!
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
you're welcome!! 🎉
@magicmouse2273
Жыл бұрын
As a young fursuit maker, THANK YOUUUU!! Your ref sheet template looks great! :3
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
thanks so much for watching!
@mcallahk
Жыл бұрын
I think a lot of these tips can be applied for other types of art commissions, too. A clear ref sheet is amazing to see when you're an artist of any kind.
@dandelionofluff
10 ай бұрын
not a fursuit maker, just an artist but once I told someone that it would be helpful to point and write down a tiny detail on their ref sheet after they pointed out that I missed it. I was told that I was being rude for “talking back” when *I* screwed up couldn’t see the detail when I had *zero problem with fixing my mistake* in the first place, and *fixed* for them 💀 I was making them FREE art too so really, I had zero obligation to even follow up on fixing a practically invisible detail but I still did. the detail was that a tiny moon on the character’s forehead, partially covered by bangs and not drawn separately to the side, was oriented at the wrong angle 😬
@breaddino5767
Жыл бұрын
Omg I just got into the fandom and was looking for a ref sheet template thank you so much zee!!! Also love your videos ❤
@foxfluorine
Жыл бұрын
this really helps zee! especially with the clarity between a fursuit ref and a more artsy one, thanks :)
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
you're welcome!
@littleblueclovers
9 ай бұрын
I remember hearing the tip that you wanna try to take a pic of yourself and design on top of your body so you can understand roughly what proportions might look like. I love cartoony looks and I when I tried this it gave me a real reality check lol (prob would need a lot of crazy padding)
@Yuekitty
Жыл бұрын
I think I might be an actual Furry now… This is what happens when I watch content that tells me how to make some sort of art good! I end up trying it!
@jothepossum
Жыл бұрын
Those bloopers really show how your personality is in Zee LOL
@shoofiez6488
Жыл бұрын
Hey! Thank you so much for this! As someone who is going to commission a maker soon, I really appreciate this template! ^^
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
you're welcome, i hope it goes well!
@KiroTheFox
Жыл бұрын
perfection!!!!! Good tips!!! I’m making a fursuit this summer so I wanted to make sure I had the PERFECT reference for it
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
thanks so much 😊❤!
@PercydeRoloFangirl
Жыл бұрын
I'm currently remaking my fursona Watermelon's ref sheet using this template thanks!
@anniesdrawings6578
Жыл бұрын
I definitely did not expect all of that. My furs tongue is green and I never would’ve thought to include it
@Niko_Nikolai0
Жыл бұрын
oh my god! im not even planning to get a fursuit made but this is amazing! im planning to use maybe, i'll save this
@XxYLF
Жыл бұрын
This help me so much cause my first ref sheet is just the front soo thanks Zeek! I am to young to get a fursuit yet but my fursona (Nomi) needs a proper template so thank you so muchhhhh i will be taging you in my short once im dont with the template drawing. Thank you will never know how much I am thanking you
@aurathewolf6737
Жыл бұрын
I probably won't even commission for a suit any time soon, but this is helpful for when I wanna make a reference sheet! :D
@timothymccord7625
Жыл бұрын
Im working on my art to attempt a first reference sheet so seeing some examples is a big help. Hoping one day I can make a good one and save the money for a suit. Thank you for the amazing vid
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
thank YOU for watching it!
@HameleoshaDeHoga
Жыл бұрын
I like how colorful you are! I just clicked on this video to know how to make just a character ref sheet, because like how can I be so bad at existing I literally don't know how to do anything idk how to arrange stuff and etc.
@danielfotheringhamproducti7368
Жыл бұрын
I don’t use ref sheets myself, but this is definitely very helpful for everyone who has ref sheets, and want to know how to improve them, so a job well done! 👍
@King_fooxy13
Жыл бұрын
This actually might help me with commissions for a fursuit in the future so thank you very much for it
@Dizzy_Tubs.Creations
Жыл бұрын
I like to have a colour coded fur length chart on the side to show my maker(s) where the fur is longest/ shortest!!! It really helps them out, especially when it’s a colab suit between multiple makers!
@VigilTheProtogen
Жыл бұрын
As someone planning to commission this summer, huge thanks for this video!
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
you're welcome! 😂
@abzubarkshark
Жыл бұрын
Gamer moment, i made it in the vid, hehehehhe. Great work Zee! :3
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
hahaha yes you did! thanks for the suggestion :>
@screamindog8772
Жыл бұрын
off topic but obsessed with the eyebrows omg??
@creepyvirus6891
10 ай бұрын
Making my first ever fursona and im using this template! It’s super easy to understand and use!
@zeekayart
9 ай бұрын
thanks so much for using it! ❤
@pesce_otturato4990
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much ! I didn't knew where to start ,your template really helped me . 💜
@AppleShineWC
9 ай бұрын
Awesome!!! I just made a brand new sona specifically for a fursuit (I don’t feel connected enough to my other ones to want to see them in person) and I’m in the middle of making a ref for him. I’m totally going to use your template for it :) Thank you so much!
@brih4497
Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness thier hair and makeup are so cute!
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
thank you! ❤
@kraziestloafofalltime
Жыл бұрын
These are really useful tips! Ur my favorite fursuiter btw 💜 I hope this makes your day!
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
thanks so much candy! ❤️
@cherrygaming23
Жыл бұрын
balls
@cherrygaming23
Жыл бұрын
@@zeekayart balls?
@frewtart
Жыл бұрын
@@cherrygaming23balls
@cherrygaming23
Жыл бұрын
@@frewtart balls
@Crunchyyyy
Жыл бұрын
Omg I needed this 😭 Making my first fursuit soon and even though I know the design its still sm easier to look at it to make sure PS ill definitly be using that template
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
yaaaa! enjoy!! 🎉
@ChunkMonkVR16
Жыл бұрын
I’m not a furry but I love your vids!! It’s just so entertaining.
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
hahaha thank you 😊
@ChunkMonkVR16
Жыл бұрын
@@zeekayart thanks for responding!!
@Sadabilityhere
Жыл бұрын
@@zeekayart I'm a furry but my friends are anti-furs,i won't tell them yet
@herekittycqt
Жыл бұрын
Definitely gonna use these tips!! Especially since I want to get a full suit one day! Thanks for the tips Zee! >:3
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for watching!
@abelbelvin4157
Жыл бұрын
i just finished my fursona being drawn out it looks kinda good but at least i tryed
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
awesome!!!
@Varrbariouss
Жыл бұрын
I know all of these but i still watched it anyways🤣 a fur since 2015, I’ve learned a lot haha.
@Lilystarcrow
2 ай бұрын
I'm going to make a protogen raptor hydra with a crow beak on one head, raptor face on another, and a protogen head in the middle. Using three dino masks. This will be my first fursuit but I wanted to get creative with the character. This video really helped. -Crowe P.S. The video will probably be up in around a year on my channel @Lilystarcrow Love your work Zee!
@_.Brii._
Жыл бұрын
I’m going to be using the temp,ate you so kindly provided, thank you so much!
@zeekayart
9 ай бұрын
hope it helps you!
@Bengal_Animates
Жыл бұрын
I said thank you out loud when you included the red sheet template lol
@zeekayart
9 ай бұрын
lollll 😂
@C6H14O7
Жыл бұрын
More youtubers should include bloopers lol
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
lol I can see why they don't - the analytics tell me people turn off the video as soon as they start 😂 but i think they're fun so whatever lol
@theblackrainbow
Ай бұрын
Honestly this is gonna be my 3rd or 4th time watching this video and atp I don't do it to learn anything but just to get me in the mood for working on my ref sheets
@naenae_wuffderg1286
Жыл бұрын
I used the lay out for my new sheet and ur tips really helped I posted on Twitter if you wanna see it
@jameschipman-td2cu
3 ай бұрын
I’m planning on commissioning a fursuit and this is very useful
@Eeee-xl4xb
Жыл бұрын
what a sweet smile
@Fox_named_snow
Жыл бұрын
I am going to be using your template because I want to get a fursuit made for me when I’m older so at least I could see what I could come up with
@SpringDude
Жыл бұрын
I’m my own maker, but I’m gonna need some references. This is SOOOOOO helpful! I’ll be sure to tag you in my fursona drawing
@akumu113
Жыл бұрын
I will be getting a fursuit made soon so this is going to help a lot
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
you're welcome!! 🎉
@doggoluvr133
Жыл бұрын
I love how you gave all the examples of differnt views by doing them yourself... fav part 7:48
@Gremlin.lemonbee
Жыл бұрын
Oh this is GREAT because i just got my first fursuit ref comission!!
@mackback319
Жыл бұрын
thabk youuuuu as soon as i can get enough money im gonna do that yeeyeeee
@zshrooomz
Жыл бұрын
Tysm! I can’t commission a fursuit rn but if I commission one this would be helpful :> Also especially on the font/background, I usually like to make it all fancy but I just decided to not be all dramatic and go simple
@pawsupofficial
Жыл бұрын
Very late but thanks a lot for the reference base because I’m twelve years old and I wanted to make my own ref sheet and it’s one of the cursed photos on my phone (not because it’s ugly it’s cause there’s nothing! Just my fursona doing a 360°!) so yeah I will for sure use it + I’m a big fan so yeah um hi ig 😅❤ Edit: I also may won’t have to interact with fursuit makers because I’m kinda planning on getting my own supplies and making my own fursuit when I turn 14 yrs old but yeah it’s still very cool to have a detailed ref sheet hehe 😂❤
@Aquarillis
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all these tips! I want to try and make my ref sheet myself first, and then use that to submit to the maker that I'd love to commission so they can do one that fits their needs! Also, you cracked me up with that T-pose comment 😂
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
that works too! just keep stuff as clear as you can :>
@cheese_cat1
Жыл бұрын
thank you SO MUCH for this video!! ive been STRUGGLING to make a ref sheet for my main fursona (i have 3) and i was so worried i'd miss something or it might be too confusing but this video really helped and im definitely gonna be using your template!
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
you're welcome! i'm so glad you found it helpful! 😭
I wish there was a checker, I'm so happy to see this!!!
@MinTea14
11 ай бұрын
1:35 lol i uh... forgot to shade lmao. Accidentally smart
@RiuMoraTheFur
Жыл бұрын
I’m not getting a commissioned suit, but I’m using this for a reference for myself, you’ve really been an amazing inspiration to me and I can’t wait to have a fur suit
@zeekayart
9 ай бұрын
awesome, thank you for commenting! ❤
@SpineBones
Жыл бұрын
I've been trying to remake my ref, this will definitely help
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
that's awesome! glad I could help
@StinkySeaGoat
Жыл бұрын
There’s a difference between character Refrences and Fursuit references. I just thank God all my sonas are Basic colors like white or red without any real markings or fancy airbrushing. ALSO when I was 21 I was hooked on adding LED to my Fursuit…which is usually more expensive than airbrushing
@PatchesTheRealOne
Жыл бұрын
Time to make my fursona a new ref sheet since Ima probably remake them soon
@Fizzie_Ferret
3 ай бұрын
IMA GONNA USE IT >:3 (Btw, im using this to make my own *dinomask* but it's still better to have a ref sheet like this!)
@johnbothof9907
2 ай бұрын
Thank you this really helped me on the tired of my furry costume
@ValeraMoth
Жыл бұрын
And now i want a fursuit even though i wont ever be able to bear the heat of it. And I don’t even have a fursona((
@KiroTheFox
Жыл бұрын
Update on that animation I was talking about when I commented on your “big mouth character zee” thing lol… I finished it… and it’s on my channel. and also, it has ✨colorful beanies✨ I also called it, “when your friend takes the last a slice of pizza”
@m.nic.5080
Жыл бұрын
This wasn’t for a fursuit but once I was doing a badge commission and the “reference” the person sent me was a traditional picture of their character being vored, that looked like it was colored with sharpies. Definitely not a full body shot or a good angle... not to mention I had no warning that’s what I’d be clicking on. They then had the nerve to bitch at me for not making their character’s boobs big enough, but there were no boobs on the reference image they’d given me. I edited it but ended up giving them the badge for free due to the issues and they STILL complained. Basically as long as you’re doing better than that, you’ll be okay lol.
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
lolllll oh my god LOL. oh no 😂
@bob_the_furry
Жыл бұрын
I love your hair in that light 😂😅😊
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
me too!
@kingofcool6281
Жыл бұрын
obsessed with ur hair and makeup ✨✨
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
me too! thank you 🙏
@Flora_dragønz_hobbie
Жыл бұрын
Making my ref rn! My fursona is a bat called witchbrew!
@caspiinanimate
Жыл бұрын
that name is so cool!!!!!
@Flora_dragønz_hobbie
Жыл бұрын
@@caspiinanimate tyy
@sharkitty1
7 ай бұрын
so helpful--thank you!
@scriptxyoufurry
Жыл бұрын
ive been recommended this- i think the furry algorithm is after me
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
hide your wallet!
@scriptxyoufurry
Жыл бұрын
@@zeekayart TwT it already left me and had a family full of furry ref sheets i think its over ;w;
@fridays_eq
Жыл бұрын
I’m gonna be making my own partial fursuit (I have the head made) and I just want a ref so it’s easier. I mean, it’s an all black demon dinosaur. So yeah
@suk4_ch4n11
29 күн бұрын
Thank u for this!! Im planning to get a fursuit in the future, and i plan on going to conventions, and all of these furry things are making me a bit stressed out, but im sure it's gonna be fine!! Not like i have to do it NOW anyways. its just im not the best at explaining details well, or making a good prefrence list, or listing specific things such as the fur and what not. Also the stuff i need for future conventions, etc. But thanks nontheless djhfgnhfhfk 😓
@1_Cherry_1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m not sure if I’m going to make my own suit or buy one for my first. But having a ref is good either way lol.
@ItzWinniethePoohplayz
7 ай бұрын
Ty so much I really needed this video also Ty for inspiring me to be a furry you’re the best ❤
@jamethedealmaker
Жыл бұрын
I'm useing the template while watching the video!
@RainDoesArt1116
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m customizing a Dino mask into a fursuit with my friend and he’s gonna definitely need this cuz we are making paws and everything we even adding alien antenna things
@endertony2097
Жыл бұрын
Ok, very interesting and useful information right here. Probably I will coming back to this video in at least 5 years, when I got the money to commission a fursuit. :u
@IHOP_and_Pancake
Жыл бұрын
Omg this will be so useful thanks zee 🥹
@DasNamiLP
Жыл бұрын
I don't even have a fursona. But if I ever do, i at least know how to make the ref sheet already x3
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
thank you for watching! ✨
@BullDeerAryu_
Жыл бұрын
Little pro-tip: Use the font color 101010. It’s pretty much the same color as black, and uses less ink. Printer ink ain’t cheap!
@zeekayart
9 ай бұрын
it isn't cheap 😂 i got a tank printer and it's so much better!!
@BullDeerAryu_
9 ай бұрын
@@zeekayart There ya go!! Also, as a follow-up, my head arrived!
@Three_Eyed_Smiley
Жыл бұрын
I took a screenshot of it, because I didn’t feel like filling out the form, and I will definitely be using it!
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
you don't need to fill out the form, you shouldn't need to to download the stuff. i tried setting it up that way because it's a digital download
@crymeacupcake
Жыл бұрын
That was super helpful!! Thank you!
@drd-creations
Жыл бұрын
* is a fursuitmaker and an artist* Yes, no shadeing text on ref, pls only the needed infos for the wanted product (i dont need to know your sona likes ice tea, to make the suit) adding info what furs fits best ist a time saver for many makers. we all mostly uses the furs from the same websides. yes 3 side ref are helpfull if the characters is more then just average in markings (a standart fox or husky with no back marks may dont need that) PLS NO TRADITIONAL REF it sucks getting the right colors from that (digital or in fabric form) generaly yes, add closeups to details yes yes. would say what mentioned here is fitting for a fursuit ref. in general, give all details you want on the suit. i dont want to ask 100 times until i have all infos to even give a price i made a suit from a pretty crappy handdrawing. i nailed it. customer was extremply happy XD
@nannikira
Жыл бұрын
Hey Zee! I used your fursuit reference for my fursona, Paparazzi(i'm young, so I can't get one right now, just seeing how it looks) I have a few questions about it. The "Fur/Material Preferences" confused me, because I didn't know where to place my colors or materials. So I made another one. It's in T-chart form. Could I send you my reference by email? I would really like to show you and to see what you think! If there's anything I should take out, you can tell me and I'll fix it. Thank you so much! :3 PS: I made a con badge as well lol(not going to a con anytime soon, i'll also send pics of that
@ZiriO
Жыл бұрын
Ohhhhh time to start designing suit references for my portfolio!
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@JaceL0l
2 ай бұрын
I just searched for different furs, took the closest color I could find and eye drop it to use as what my fursona would look like with the irl colors and honestly? … I think I prefer it over the original colors (for anyone curious, it was like a very neon green at first but then I changed it to a forest green and the mint got more desaturated) [Also struggling to decide for a name, stuck between Ace and Acid]
@danger_inferno9411
Жыл бұрын
May I draw Zee for practice on a new style (for free of course)? She's simple and her style reminds me of Kipo and older anime styles, as well as popular early 2000s styles, and I'd love to do some doodles and sketches to practice those more angled, expressive, somewhat sketchy styles. I won't post them anywhere apart from as an example of my work, and you would be free to use the art as you wish!
@Arcticwerewolf
Жыл бұрын
Very useful!! I am still amazed that my fursona got chosen for a commission from a PHOTO of a pencil drawing from a free ref sheet template T.T. I have commissions for a proper new one!
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
ya, scarlet made it WORK lol 🤣 even tho i handed her a terrible ref hahahaha. i originally got the slot even tho zee was covered in clothes and no back shot 😂
@IorekByrnison086
Жыл бұрын
Great video tips. Sorry I've missed this premier, was so busy lately. Now I know how to make a perfect refsheet. Thanks. Keep up the great job.
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
thanks so much for watching! ❤
@IorekByrnison086
Жыл бұрын
@@zeekayart You're welcome, and keep up the great job.
@nachochips1080
Жыл бұрын
I used the vid and ref to help my dad make my fursuit with me ❤
@PuppyParty4Life
Жыл бұрын
I’ll def use the template for when I get my fursona a full suit to go with the head in the future!!!
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
yay! exciting!!
@JoltJackelope
Жыл бұрын
Thanks For The Tips Zee!
@zeekayart
Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching jolt! 😝
@riegelwolf
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to send you a reff of the character I want to have made to get your thoughts on it. He's literally 3 colors. The only issue I think would happen is he has a large 'mohawk' kind of style hair.
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