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Expression variation memeby *WolfPearl

Whoa! Hey, look, I made a meme!

Never thought this would ever happen. Guess being bored enough can do miracles.

I actually had this idea already some time ago. I can't remember where exactly, but I think I was reading somewhere a comment about some random web comic or anime or something, that said that all the characters in said comic/anime/can'tremember, regardless of personality, always reacted in identical way to each other. The same stock smile, the same stock lines of dialogue when something happened. That does steal away from the characters. It doesn't matter if you tell your audience that this character is headstrong tomboy, if her expressions are copies of the character you claim to be shy, your audience isn't going to believe you. I didn't find comparative character expression charts, so I hope this can be useful.
At least I find it interesting to compare different characters' reactions.

Personality and attitude shows through in how people handle their emotions which in turn show on their faces, and thus even when people might have the same expressions (like smile, anger, fear) they will always include a little bit of themselves in those expressions. If you for example take my comic characters Surama and Hafmar from Wurr and look how they express themselves, you can see distinct differences. One of Surama's most dominant personality features is that she's absolutely 100 percent self-confident, so whatever happens she never completely loses her cool or freaks out, compared to Hafmar who's less confident and lets his emotions show a lot easier.
(Having canine characters also has the extra bonus of having expressive ears, I'm pretty careful in how I position them. For example Surama keeps her ears up almost all the time, where as submissive Hafmar keeps his down often when interacting with other characters. As a little hint, there are couple of moments in the comic where the ear position might bring some extra hint in how some characters feel. Nothing major, but still.)

It's not the prettiest meme, but I hope it can come useful for people in examining the personality differences of their characters. It's the first meme I've ever made. Run with it! (And let me see your takes! I'd love to see them.)

Critique by ~kidrauhlbieber Feb 24, 2013, 8:20:05 AM

I thought overall it was a pretty fun meme. I myself am going to do it in the near future. I look forward to trying this one.

I have found myself, that this helps me, like so many other artists to expand our abilities!
It was pretty good! I love the originality in it...
I love that it can help others try different ways of drawing their characters. It presents a challenge to artists and writers!
Great Work!
I think you should try doing more like memes likes this one, it reflects well on your ability to create something good

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Critique by ~Rosa-Chyan Feb 18, 2013, 2:22:00 AM

Ah this Expression meme is great! I understand it very well! and I'm sure others will too. I look forward to using it.
I somehow don't understand other expression memes but I understand this meme very well. and I like it for that.

Lots of deviants have used this, they must like it very much! ^^
Yes it's not the prettiest but for me it is understandable. I give you a clap for the first meme you have made. and a clap to myself for making the first critique here. *clap* *clap*

Again, I look forward to this meme and whoever uses it will too. ^^

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*ValiantShadow Feb 26, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

I am SO doing this meme.

~dark-charming-tune Feb 15, 2013 Student Digital Artist

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~Rynnay Jan 14, 2013 Professional Digital Artist

I did mine here [link]

It was a hit with my watchers and it was very fun to do. Thank you!

~artangel99 Dec 26, 2012

Okay im new here and i need someone to tell me about some things like when you find a meme like this how are you able to draw in it and fill it in im not going to do it now but in the future when i learn how to draw on the computer i will and any other tips would be great

i dont know much yet

~Zesann Dec 29, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

If you're doing traditional art, you can print it off and draw it in, or draw it on your own paper then edit it in. (If you need a program use GIMP or pixlr if you can't download anything.) When you can do it on your computer, you can just draw directly on it in photoshop or GIMP or whatever you use. I hope that helped and welcome to DA!