Other DovahBeat's Art Dump 2.0 -- Crochet, Plushies, and More

[DovahBeat]

About Myself

Hello! I am a mixed media fiber artist going to college for a creative writing degree. Here I'll post some of my art and W.I.P.'s. You can call me Dovah, or Beat, or both. He/Him, 24 yrs.

F.A.Q.​

Q: Do you make your own patterns?
A: Yes! I make all the patterns I use unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Q: Do you use wire inside the plushies/tails?
A: I can and have, depending on the function of the plushie or tail. Most commonly I use wire in wings and as spines for necks/tails.

Q: Do you sell/take commissions?
A: I do! I sell in person on most First Thursdays during the academic school year at my college, PNCA. I also have an Etsy but I am migrating to a new custom online store since Etsy is kinda being a little POS. I also take commissions when I have enough free time. Check out my insta to keep up with when I open commission slots! (Insta: @ dovahbeat )

Q: What do you charge for commissions?
A: That varies depending on complexity and size. Ask me for a quote in DMs when slots are open.

 

[DovahBeat]

Sunflower dragon WIP. Base pattern by Crafty Intentions on Ravelry

 

[DovahBeat]

New (left) vs. old (right) vaporeon pattern

 

[DovahBeat]

Sylveon, complete, new pattern.

 

[DovahBeat]

Flareon, complete, New pattern.

 

[DovahBeat]

My current WIP line-up. From left to right, Sylveon (complete), Umbreon's head, Espeon (WIP), Vaporeon (WIP), Jolteon (WIP), Shiny Eevee (WIP), Shiny Litten (WIP)
I have been trying to update my old patterns to reflect my current skill since most were made when I was still learning.

 

[DovahBeat]

Umbreon wip, all assembled.

 

[DovahBeat]

Umbreon, complete.
Eyes didn't turn out the way I wanted but oh well.

 

[Kaya]

Wow, I'm so impressed honestly! I once tried to crochet a cactus way back in middle school and it did not end well X'3
Love how you made Flareon's fluffy mane and tail! ^-^

 

[DovahBeat]

Wow, I'm so impressed honestly! I once tried to crochet a cactus way back in middle school and it did not end well X'3
Love how you made Flareon's fluffy mane and tail! ^-^

Thank you! I started almost, wow, 5 years ago now. It definitely takes a lot of practice!
The mane and tail were fun to make, they're also made from yarn!

 

[DovahBeat]

So uh. Long time no post. Almost 2 years in fact.
In that time I've taught myself micro crochet! Been working on a base pattern for a doll on/off over the past year. A sneak peak, if you will


Yes, that's a 0.75 mm crochet hook. It's the smallest I own now. And it's what I've been using to make this doll!
The fingers also have tiny wires in them to make them posable. Because I'm extra like that.

 

[DovahBeat]

I've been Hella distracted and can't seem to finish any projects, so here's me working on a project I started like 3 years ago and finally picked back up!

His name is Meatless.

 

[ThreeFive]

a project I started like 3 years ago and finally picked back up!

Wow, this looks amazing! Wonderful work. What are the bones made of?

 

[DovahBeat]

Wow, this looks amazing! Wonderful work. What are the bones made of?

Thank you!
The bulk of it is made from PLA filament with a 3D pen. The rest of it is stuff like wire, fishing line, magnets, etc.

 

[ThreeFive]

Thank you!
The bulk of it is made from PLA filament with a 3D pen. The rest of it is stuff like wire, fishing line, magnets, etc.

Incredible! The skull looks so smooth and realistic. I didn't know one could do such things with a 3D pen. You're really talented! I hope you get the chance to finish this project.

 

[DovahBeat]

Incredible! The skull looks so smooth and realistic. I didn't know one could do such things with a 3D pen. You're really talented! I hope you get the chance to finish this project.

Thanks! I hope I can finish him too. It took a lot of smoothing with a pyrography tool and sanding after that to get it that smooth hahaha
He's also going to be much bigger than what I originally intended. So I'll definitely need all the luck I can get lmao

 

[DovahBeat]

DOVAHBEAT'S SMAUGUST 2023 CHALLENGE

So, I am determined to participate in Smaugust this year, but considering I don't draw much, I decided to change the 31-day prompt list into 7 prompts that I can crochet. I'm not sure I'll be able to finish all of them in time (and I'm a week late in posting this oops), but I will try to finish all of them even if it takes me beyond August 31st. Anyway, feel free to use these prompts, too, for whatever medium you desire!
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1. Lightning Coatyl​
2. Earth Drake​
3. Verdure (Nature) Fae​
4. Fire Grand (Your typical western dragon)​
5. Water Eastern Dragon​
6. Metal Wyrm​
7. Toxin Wyvern​

Definitions of these dragons are based on William O'Connor's Dracopedia Field Guide book, but just have fun with it! Hopefully, I'll have finished the first prompt soon!