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    • Sarah LuAnn
      Sarah LuAnn SVS OG last edited by

      I feel like anyone asked would be biased to choose whichever looks most like their own grandma 🙂 That being said, I like #2 and #4.

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      • Rich Green
        Rich Green SVS OG @smceccarelli last edited by

        @smceccarelli - I just can't help but look at #5 and think she is Carl from UP! as a woman. The face, chin, glasses, she just needs the four footed cane with tennis balls on it and I would swear she is his sister!

        While #1 looks quite sophisticated - she might also look a bit too snooty or proper. #2 is a great character design but I am not sure I get tough/independent from her.

        There is something about #4 that says witty/sophisticated, tough but in such a charming way.
        #6 is also a stand out as she comes across as witty and independent but perhaps in a bit more loud way . Where is #4 is more subtle/quite when she enters a room but sharp as a tack.

        So all that to say I like #4 or #6 depending on if she is reserved or a bit bold accordingly.

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        • MOO
          MOO SVS OG last edited by MOO

          4 and 6 seem to fit the character most, to me. Possibly 5.

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          • BerryBear
            BerryBear last edited by

            I'm a fan of 1 and 3

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            • Perrij
              Perrij last edited by

              Number 4 and 6 fit the description best! I think that 6 looks a little more exciting and kooky and 4 looks a little more warm and personable

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              • Tyson Ranes
                Tyson Ranes last edited by

                Im leaning #4. I love these they have such a cool quality to them.

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                • Chip Valecek
                  Chip Valecek SVS Team SVS OG last edited by

                  I love #2 but maybe a different shape to her glasses would give her a more independent feel.


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                  • Joy Heyer
                    Joy Heyer last edited by

                    I agree with @Sarah-LuAnn...I'm biased to choose the one that reminds me of my own grandma. (#2) I do think that #2 doesn't quite look "independent" but that may because she is looking up--like a child looking up to a parent or someone. If her eyes were focused down, I think that would totally change her personality.

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                    • smceccarelli
                      smceccarelli Pro SVS OG last edited by smceccarelli

                      Thank you everyone! I moved the gaze direction of number 2 - the impact is really surprising. And added two more - I wanted to try without glasses.
                      Any new favorites?

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                      • andyjewett
                        andyjewett last edited by

                        #2 really works for me because it's that "sneaky grandma factor"... my grandma was a fairly unassuming looking woman but had a very adventurous spirit (she could instantly have a gleam in her eye... man, I miss her)... I think the character design has a possibility for a wider range of emotions/expressions... able to look unassuming but will look great with more extreme expressions.

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                        • andyjewett
                          andyjewett last edited by andyjewett

                          ...and situations. For some reason I could see that character riding a motorcycle or on water skis and in the next panel totally comfortable standing in a kitchen baking cookies. Alright, I'll stop... for now.

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                          • lmrush
                            lmrush Pro SVS OG last edited by

                            1 resonated with me most they are all awesome

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                            • evilrobot
                              evilrobot SVS OG last edited by

                              I like #1, #4 and #6. Number 6 is my favorite. Seems like she fits all the traits you listed. I like #2 a lot as well but she doesn't seem like she fits the "tough" part she seems too sweet. Same with #4. I think #1 could work but would need some more fleshing out.

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                              • Camomilla
                                Camomilla last edited by

                                Number 6 stood out to me instantly. She is somehow more contemporary, I think - todays grandmothers are awesome 😃

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                                • kimchizerbe
                                  kimchizerbe last edited by

                                  I love all these, but 5 holds a place in my heart, she reminds me of my great granny!

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                                  • Eric Castleman
                                    Eric Castleman last edited by

                                    Idk, but I like 1 & 7. Sorry if that throws your poll off a bit 😉

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                                    • MirkaH
                                      MirkaH last edited by

                                      I like number 2 too.

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                                      • Rebecca Hirsch
                                        Rebecca Hirsch last edited by

                                        Your character designs are just fantastic. Trying to pick a favorite here is like asking which do I like better: chocolate, or chocolate. That being said, I'm leaning toward Granny number 9. I think a fun-loving, quirky grandma would have wild, barely held-back hair. I love the accessories on 10, though. Maybe add those in to 9.

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                                        • S
                                          susensd last edited by

                                          Simply based off of my own gandmother who also resonates with the charater's description, I like number 4 the most.

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                                          • Stephanie Hider
                                            Stephanie Hider last edited by

                                            My favs are 6, 9 & 10 so wonderful.

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