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I might stop editing the first post until I feel like re-adding the swirl symbols.. same for my sig. For some reason they're showing up as something else, maybe it's just my computer. Anyway, two new pics of Swiss. I tend to obsess over drawing the same characters.. Hopefully I'll try drawing other ponies, the main cast or something soon. XD Profile pic for my Flankbook account. Which got Swiss mistaken for a girl. XD You may add me here. From scratch on Paintshop Pro 7. As you can see, I've gotten a bit better at posing! =D I had fun with it. :heart:

Updated all the old links since I'm still open.

Ooh, thank you. ^^ Understood.

(Sorry I have to keep deleting my last post and reposting here.. since I'm afraid double posting is not allowed?) In any case, updated.^^; Just an edit, but it was small compared to the work I did on a gijinka. Wondering if anyone would want ponyjinkas? XD Their ponies drawn as humans. Since I'm better at drawing humans than ponies, sadly.. at least I can do art trades and requests then. I did one of Violet Mischief earlier today for an art trade with Puck. Anyone interested in something like that? =D

Aha, thanks Ashi. ^^ (Now I don't feel so bad working so long on it.. =u=)

Sorry Ashi, the application is pretty much complete now. I just needed to buckle down and choose a name.^^; Edit: I decided with Haiku that Cinnabon Swirl would be his cousin too, and their fathers are brothers.

Ah I just saw her pic, she looks very mature and chic. ^^ I could see them being relatives or distant relatives. I'm not sure of his name yet, but if I choose Swirl as the second part I'll definitely consider this. She has dark brown hair? Though the fact it's so straight, either she straightens it or she's a distant relative. Something like a sister, ect. would probably have a curlier mane like he does. Then again, my pony may curl it himself. XD Though I'm not sure if mane style and color have anything to do with it.. as Applejack's family seemed varied. Let me know if you have any ideas or story-related ideas about the relation. So far I think cousins might be okay. I have a cousin (I currently live with) and have been friends since we were young. So it can be as close as a sister at times. Depending on her age, aunt and other relations are acceptable too.

I'll consider Medley Swirl, though the name doesn't make much sense imo. An assortment of swirls. I don't really want it to be Hershey either, mostly because it's a company name. Though a good idea. I've been busy, so I'll probably pick one when I have more time to focus on it. Feel free to keep posting ideas, sorry if I'm being picky. It doesn't have to be Medley either.

Thanks for the ideas, though I'm not sure if I'd want to name him after a food; like Chocolate Soufflé or Swiss Roll. Since, I'm sure the food exists in Equestria too.. Bakewell might be giving away his cutie mark too easily.. Stud Muffin made me laugh, but is the opposite of his personality; if you read his app. Would be a funny irony. XD Though I'd prefer something more fancy. Really want to use Medley probably, because I'm thinking he'll assume music is his calling before he learns about baking being an art form. So maybe not something too obvious.. Medley, meaning assortment and seeing as they have assortments of pastries/cakes on displays. I have some ideas, but I may take some time to think clearly or get feed back before deciding. Kind of tired.. Swiss Medley Cream / Creme Medley Choco / Chocolat / Chocolate Medley I made an attempt at a new cutie mark btw. I may use the word Swirl or Swiss in his name because it looks like one of these. I did two versions: Cutie mark with the cherry & without the cherry. Let me know what you guys think.

Adorable, especially the second pegasus. ^^ I'd like to see more. Earth ponies, if possible.

Thanks for all of the ideas so far. ^^ Although I'm not a fan of "de" in names, for some reason.. I'll probably be picky but come up with a name eventually, even if I have to research. It seems a chocolatier pony is in order. XD Which is fine because I like sweets and the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I will probably change his cutie mark to some chocolate/sweet related item. Also, this goes for how he got his cutie mark. I admit the idea was overdone because I was indecisive. Suggestions for cutie mark, how he got it and name, as well as anything else is still up for discussion. Other than that I'll work on them myself and fix up the app until it's ready. First of all, thank you for your help and compliments. Secondly, reformat my submission? As in take out the separate sections under character summary? (Ex. (Personality: Pros) down until (Family)?) I'l remove the brown notes once my WiP is complete, if that's what you meant. I did copy the exact application form, though. It has everything, I just sectioned character summary. The app will be shorter and unsectioned when I post it. Sections just help me develop. Another thing, I chose Canterlot because I don't know anything about most of the map.. Now that I've read about them, I agree he should live in Trottingham. Maybe traveling to Canterlot by carriage because well.. I like carriages. XD I liked the name Hoofington better, but that's more of a sailor/traveler town. Though a name with "ham" in it isn't exactly to my liking.. (Maybe not his either.) A name is a name and I know where the suffix originated, so it's fine. Thinking of leaving family out, unless someone wants to use the role or it helps flesh out his background. Originally I made up some family, for the reason to have a rich upbringing and residence.

You are, as I said "any mod or member". :3 Exactly why I noted preferring his name have 2 words, my brother told me about that character as well. I don't exactly intend to use it, but it's an idea for part of a name; or an example of sounds/meanings I like.

Ideas for my application? I'd appreciate it, if that's what you meant.

Thank you, I'm happy to see I did something right; as I've never joined a site like this before.^^ Any mod or member is free to help me out. I changed the thread title to asking for help too. I wanted him to be a new job/talent that the community would like or that isn't used yet; though I did see some similar apps about music, sweets and even writing. So it can even be something different. Thanks, have fun on your trip Ashi.

That's fine, I'm sure I can make myself clear that they aren't. XD Edit: Just in case anyone doesn't see this in the forums: I made my application. It's a WiP and I could use everyone's help deciding on a job, talent, name and final cutie mark. Something that the community likes or needs, that it doesn't have or have enough of yet.

Last Update: Mar 25, 11 - Cutie mark & Name completed. - Character summary edited. - Application completed. [ Pony Related Character ] [Click to view Full Gallery] Name: Swiss Medley ("Swiss") Gender: Male Age: Young Adult Species: Earth Pony Pelt Color: Cream Mane/Tail Color & Style: Chocolate brown with thick, round curls. Eye Color: Emerald Green Cutie Mark: A chocolate swiss roll with a swirl of cream in the middle and a cherry on top with one leaf. (Example, but w/o paper.) Physique: Petite with effeminate features. (Smaller than average males. About the size and facial structure of a female.) Residence: Trottingham Occupation: Pâtissière (Pastry Chef, which also makes candy.) Hobbies: Writing (poetry) singing, composing and playing music (violin, harp). Motivation: Finding the perfect taste, texture and presentation for sweets, expressing himself and enjoying life. He also wants Equestria to be a more beautiful and cultural place. He's somewhat decadent, though not entirely selfish; he's happy to see other people enjoying the things he makes. Likes: Beautiful things, fragrances, sweets, flowers, art, music, poetry, luxury, comfort, being pampered. Dislikes: Being a leader, expectations, damsels in distress, hard work, sour and spicy food, having his appearance ruined or insulted, being made fun of, picked on, or anything ego-damaging. Character Summary: Modest and mannerly at a first glance. He doesn't like to fight and even seems to place himself below others. Swiss appears sweet and generous, since inheriting his father's fortune. Often giving roses and other gifts to ponies he meets for the first time. Doing so as an introduction; out of chivalry and courtesy. Not one to flirt, he prefers to be thought of as a gentleman. During a civil argument he tries to be diplomatic and won't walk away. A physical fight is another thing, though.. He's soft spoken, but he's never afraid to speak his mind. Even if it gets him into trouble. Despite his attempts to appear humble, he's actually quite self-centered. Vain, needy and unadaptive at times. Deep down, he is a timid pony. Even a coward. He's first to call a bluff, but also first to run from danger. Since he's not used to being depended on, he's easily intimidated. He hates being a leader in any way. Swiss lives with his father and their servants in a small manor on the edge of Trottingham. He knows little about the world and the various creatures that inhabit it, because he lived a sheltered life. From time to time he's visited Canterlot and Ponyville by carriage; or stopped by to see the scenery of the Great Nimbusgait Lakes and Whitetail Wood for inspiration for his hobbies or for relaxation. He realized he wanted to make sweets when he saw Sugarcube Corner in Ponyville. Swiss immediately asked his personal chef to teach him and got him started on earning his cutie mark. He has always liked swirly and curvy shapes, which is why Swiss curls his mane regularly. For this same reason he decided to try making a swiss roll, out of all of the recipes. When it was finished it had come out perfectly and he even got his cutie mark. Swiss enjoys working in a calm atmosphere, only working for fun. His father's income is more than enough to live on, so his jobs are all part-time hobbies. Mainly he works as a Pâtissière, because he enjoys the taste and cuteness of sweets. For the same reason of artistic expression he has a part-time job at the florist. Arranging flowers, but leaving the dirty work up to gardeners. Both of his jobs give him the chance to make gifts for other ponies. At home he dislikes studying, but does some research when he's writing. He hasn't published anything, but likes writing poetry and composing music in his free time. He uses a feather quill and ink on parchment for writing. Playing string instruments such as the harp and violin, singing and painting are his other hobbies. Preferring to sing and play when he's alone, not many know of this talent except for him. He doesn't make friends easily, but he doesn't like being alone. In fact, Swiss can be somewhat monophobic; scared when left alone somewhere unfamiliar. Even having servants and a rich father, he was lonely as a colt. Which is why he attempts to make gifts with his jobs and hobbies, in hopes of befriending other ponies. Though he likes romanticism in art, poetry and novels; he's too shy and effeminate to find a mate. He dislikes the typical expectations of male ponies and isn't just incapable of being physically strong, he refuses to. Hypocritically, he doesn't find effeminate or weak female ponies attractive. In fact, he's more than a bit annoyed by and jealous of the typical damsels in distress.. Swiss's father works at the Kingdom of Canterlot. It's currently unknown what type of work his father does or has done. The only other ponies who live in his manor are servants, some including unicorns for their ability to move things with ease. When Swiss was a colt and was too young to stay home alone, his father would let him visit his cousin Cinnabon at her summer house in Coralwood Corral when he made business trips.

Welcome! I guess I'm a day late in welcoming you, but as Tam said; whatever gets us to a 5+ post count.. Not many people are joining at this time of night, I suppose. (Well, where I am it's late.) I love Studio Ghilbi and I played the first 2 Spyro games myself, they're quite nostalgic.

Welcome, it's good to see more artists joining. I'm new too though, but I'm also 21. I guess the show is just that good.^^; Hope you enjoy it here too.

Welcome, though I'm new as well. I understand about the rant, myself. Me and my two brothers get teased by our mother and other female relatives for watching. In fact I was more than nervous when I started making a character or posting ideas/pics.. @w@ I think if the show's title was anything but MLP, it might've been taken more lightly that males watch it. Considering the old MLP was more of a girl/children's show? I don't know, haven't seen it. Still, for some people it's something you have to see to appreciate. That and titles and categorization are a big thing for some. Anyway, I hope you can enjoy the forums and I'm glad you don't judge things.

Thank you, I hope so too. Did you make an app as well? I'm just curious, I'd like to get to know everyone and their ponies if they have one. Thanks, just message me or quote me if you draw him. ^_^ Ah I didn't draw either of those, though the smaller pic I did edit a base somewhat. Thank you, I heard something about a post requirement from one of my brothers; but thank you for verifying. I will get to it. Thanks for the links too and yes, I've already got an application going. Right now I don't have any writings about ponies, just of my OCs. Are non-pony related things allowed in the writing sections? As well as art, in the art sections? ect.

Hello and good evening. I joined the other day, along with my IRL brothers Puck and Frankieshy (usernames). Already, I've been working on an Application for a character. My two younger brothers began watching MLP and got me into it as well. Though I've only seen 2 episodes and a few random parts. I do plan on watching more when I get the time. My brothers already posted their apps and I'm trying to help them too. Please excuse any mistakes thus far.^^; Mine will most likely be a WiP at first, since some decisions have yet to be made. I'd like some help with it, in fact. Is there any other place I can post for developing my application? More about myself, I love writing and drawing. I can do decent CG with my paintshop program, though I also like requesting art of OCs; which now includes a pony based loosely off of my human OC. I'm used to drawing humans though, so it may be awhile before I make any fanart of ponies. I'll most likely try RPing of course, though I've only done it once. For a look at what's to come, here's a link to the OC I'm basing my pony off of Edward. He's not to be entirely based off of his character, but in personality and design. Also, my pony's gallery: Unnamed. I may add some accessories to him, ex. saddle and/or cravat, frills and bangles like my OC has in some places. Though not sure if he'll have them all the time. Let me know what you think. I'd be happy to receive art of him and help with developing him too. (Though keep in mind, he has a small build like a female pony; not like the larger male ponies.) ~Edward