by _Star_ » Sat Apr 08, 2023 12:19 am
I did wanted to test all skin tones with each different coats. But then it would be a long list of designs kjhfdg so I decided that I should stick different skin tones depending the coats-
And I seem to like them having different tones based on genetics and/or how much sun exposure their relatives/herd were getting in the area.
Bebe's design is also interesting bc she was going to be a mix of her parents (regardless of design choice) each design depends who she inherits it from (to her skin and coat). The more melanin from her skin is a result of her inheriting melanin from the other parent who is likely more exposed to the sun in the area. (I could give an example such as a black angus, galloway, wagyu and etc.)
Bebe's parents was going to be a random mix depending which design she's assigned with. Her tones are likely to be inherit from her father, whilst she looks exactly like her mother in terms of coat design. I do hope these would make sense!
I really like how they turned out, it just means I don't always have to put so many similar designs just to see which is what would be more fitting. It would be more interesting to just make them all completely different and stick with it-
(though sometimes tweaking is also welcomed when I don't feel a particular design sparking to me)
also thank you so much!