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Masquerade Villanelle II

Life is a masquerade. You're only safe when in disguise. Remove your mask and be betrayed. There's every reason to be afraid— A stranger's frozen face, flashing eyes, Life is a perilous masquerade. A look sharp as a tempered blade. Honeyed words—do not listen to their lies. If you remove your mask you'll be betrayed. Dance, smile, and nod; a silent shade, Hide deep your heart and beware of spies. Life is a dance, a whirling masquerade. Difficulty comes with your temper frayed— Take courage, and let no one hear your cries. Dare you remove your mask, risk being betrayed? Discover who you are, before you fade. But

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Unique Character Design Tips

In my opinion, these are the most important factors in any character design: color, concept, shape, simplicity, cohesiveness, repeatability, personality and uniqueness. Color: Any design with colors all over the place creates too many places for the eye to look. Keep your color design very simple and zen. Looking at the colors shouldn't be jarring or confusing. This isn't to say only use one color, not at all, but try to make sure the ones you use are harmonious. Avoid mixing and matching different saturations of the same color or picking colors that clash with one another. My rule of thumb: Stick to no more than three base colors and some