This is commonly seen in the fandom but that doesn't mean it's okay or that it's right. It is far better to to draw the OC yourself because it is completely your creation and you don't have to link back to a base maker or worry about anything like that! Don't panic just yet! There are some helpful links below in the 'Tips' section so hold on tight! To the right is a prime example of a misused base. Many in the MH fandom also have no confidence in their drawing ability but use bases and use them incorrectly. It is scary, but in all honesty, it is far, far, far, far better to try to draw your OC by yourself without using a base. When someone tries to color these in the art program such as Microsoft Paint, using the fill bucket or brush tools, it creates a messy, pixelated and ugly look which takes away from the original idea you had for you OC. Many MH bases and character 'lineart' is saved as what it called a PNG file. Of course, if one is determined enough it can be done! A base is 'dangerous' to an artist only when one uses it incorrectly. This is not always an easy task to do sad but true. Getting the correct proportion and/or anatomy of the Monster High style is the wisest way to use a base. What does this mean? Well, dear artist, this means that bases are supposed to be used as an aid. There is also a fine line between these two settings. One is 'pleasantly helpful' and the other is 'extremely dangerous'. Why? Well they are a lot like a power switch with two settings. Consider whether you want to use bases or not. It might look cool but does it make sense? Nope.Дesign your monster's computer graphic. If they are a plant-based character then why not make them grow leaves along with their hair? The only real rule here is to stay with your character's personality! You would not give a quiet, book-loving mouse girl a big red Mohawk. This is your OC and therefore, your choice completely! With hair it's pretty much anything goes. When choosing a color for your OC's hair, think about what looks good with their clothing color scheme. Straight? Curly? Wavy? Perhaps straight at the root and curly at the ends? The possibilities are endless! Don't be afraid to experiment! Dreadlocks, braids, cornrows, French braids, spiked, shaved, Mohawks, the list goes on. Think about how you want the hair to look. If they are pulling their look from a certain time period, for example the 60's, make sure to study up on hairstyles of that era. When designing hair,you need to keep in mind your OC's scheme and monster origins.

Decide on the type of hair your monster will have: highlights, length, color, cut, etc.

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