Face description tips

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  1. Darkcrow.

    Darkcrow. Foul Tarnished

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    As the title says ,I am looking for tips on facial description of a character.
     
    Darkcrow., Jun 16, 2020
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  2. The Hamster Overlord

    The Hamster Overlord Mad scientist/Revered wizard/Alleged antichrist

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    Add freckles
     
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  3. canaria23

    canaria23 『　　』

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    Don't say jade
     
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  4. Novela

    Novela Immortal Sheep

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    smooth jade face XD
    Doe eyes
    A button nose
    A chiseled jaw line
    Sharp chin
    Sulken cheeks
    etc....
     
    Novela, Jun 16, 2020
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  5. whitespade

    whitespade Well-Known Member

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    Look at real human pictures (not anime style) and try to describe in your own words.
     
    whitespade, Jun 16, 2020
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  6. DocB

    DocB "I see you, little mouse! Run along"

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    decrease reader expectations by describing their boobs first
     
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  7. Darkcrow.

    Darkcrow. Foul Tarnished

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    Heavenly Beauty
    Jade white skin
     
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    Lazriser Well-Known Member

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    At least it's not "jade" but "jade white skin".
    I just realize that Chinese authors use jade for representing female beauty while Japanese authors use ivory, creamy white, or porcelain.
     
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    If you want to describe beauty, use healthy descriptions like rosy complexion, luscious lips etc. and not food nor stone
     
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  10. Scholar of Eclipse

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    The best tip I could give is: Keep it simple. You don't always have to give examples or be descriptive about their looks.

    For example: Lily had rather average facial features, but when combined together, she was stunning. Her pink lips and pale-white skin made her especially delicate, making people subconsciously want to protect her.
     
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  11. Underload

    Underload <I need someone to scratch my back!>

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    People are going to imagine whatever they want to.
     
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  12. Setra

    Setra Well-Known Member

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    Tbh I don't really know any tips, but I guess, describe their feature that grab your attention first, you can also describe with their expression, but don't get overly long with the description.

    Edit : holy sh-, this thread was from June? Well, guess I'm late.
     
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  13. Writer_Luna

    Writer_Luna Professional Liar

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    That's a really good tip, I agree.
     
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  14. Kutaifa

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    For manly men: His face was chad like
    For not manly men: His face was not chad like
     
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    FIEND i eat crayons

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    Mc had a face.

    The end
     
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  16. FIEND

    FIEND i eat crayons

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    give me his number
     
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