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8 Magical Fairy OCs That Really Shine

And they were a fairy~ 🧚✨ We're checking out 8 neat fairy OCs on Unvale that are flying around with cool designs and from even cooler creators! Fairies are well know mythical creatures that are a staple in the fantasy world. You can find them in various scenarios from

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Tips for Designing an Appealing Villain OC!

Muahahahaha…You fell for it, when I told you I wasn’t a villain in my last article! And now, for my very evil plan to commence…Giving tips for designing an appealing villain character! Nobody can stop me now! I love a good villain design, and I’m sure

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Choosing a Character Trope For Your OC!

Ever design a character…before you came up with their personality, or what kind of character they were? Maybe you were stuck…and you didn’t know what to do! Well, you can try using character tropes based on your OC’s design! How? Let’s talk about it! If

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How to Make a Gijinka

If you’re reading this around the release of the article, then you might have heard about the recent popular dating simulator game Date Everything; boasting popular and well known voice actors, this game lets you date gijinkas of household objects. Taking a look at the character designs will help

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Choosing a Signature Makeup Look for Your OC!

Makeup! Want to highlight your features? Try makeup! Want to cosplay your favorite character? You can use makeup! Want to add to your favorite aesthetic look? Makeup can be used for that too! …But that’s not what we’re talking about today! Makeup doesn’t just apply to the

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How to Make a Self Insert/Fandom OC

Before we start, if you’re looking for how to make an OC in general, you’ll find an article here! Consider this a little supplemental article to that one. Ever thought to yourself, “gosh, other people’s fandom OCs are so cool, but I don’t know how to

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8 Bits, 9 OCs: Pixel Art!

Ready, player one? Let’s go! Today, we’re looking at some OCs on Unvale that have pixel art in their gallery! Pixel art has a long history of artistry behind it, being most famously used in classic video games like Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros., to modern takes

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Choosing Unique Details for Your OC!

Have you ever created a character, but felt like they needed something…extra? Something that really makes them stand out among your other characters? Sometimes, adding unique details can help with that! How do you go about adding unique details? Let’s talk about it! What’s the setting of

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Community Events Spotlight - July 2025

Welcome to the other side Unvale community– we’re officially more than halfway through the year! Summer is reaching its peak and it is getting HOT! And speaking of– we have some fresh community events for you to participate in! Want your event spotlighted? Tag your info page with #UVFeatureMe!

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Choosing a Companion for Your OC!

Companions…every character needs at least one! Well, they don’t need one…but it’s definitely a fun addition to your story! A companion could add to your supporting cast, or provide some comic relief. There’s all kinds of different companions you can choose from! But what kind

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Ways to Add Magic into Your OC's World 🪄

Magic! From near-science to forces of nature, to unknown powers outside of our comprehension, magic in stories can take many forms. You might already know that you want magic in your OC’s world, but you’re not sure how to implement it. Not to worry! This article will help

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10 Goth OCs to Rock With! (Random Fandom Feature: July 2025)

One of the most popular subcultures on the internet is by far one of the coolest. Being “Goth” is a rejection of mainstream norms and an appreciation for the darker themes of the world. Unique, iconic, and inclusive fashion are all part of it, and today, we want to highlight

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Inspiring Unvale Creators for you to consider following!

Just joined Unvale and hoping to find some cool creators to follow? Maybe you've been here for awhile but sometimes struggle with seeking out cool people? Well, look no further! In this living blog post (this means we update it on and off) you can find a lot

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Celebrating Pride with Queer OCs! (Random Fandom Feature: June 2025 Part 2)

No fandom this time; just people. In all seriousness, queer people exist, have existed, and always will. The feeling of pride, community, and the creation of queer art are indescribably important– no one can take that away from you. Keep creating queer characters in your media, represent yourself and those

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10 Tips to Start Your ‘Meet the Artist’ Post

A ‘meet the artist’ post or image is a common and fun way for artists to introduce themselves while showing off their creativity. Here are ten tips to get started and to make the best and easiest to read post! Tip Number 1 : Prioritize Safety and Privacy It might be

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Picrew and Gacha Life: Giving Your OC a Free Face!

Not everyone is an artist, and not everyone has ample free time! Having dedicated images of your OCs made by yourself or other artists isn’t accessible to some users. That’s okay! Two ways to navigate around this issue are Picrew and Gacha Life. In this blog, we’re

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Choosing Weapons and Accessories for your OCs!

Have you ever wanted to give your OC a signature item or weapon, but you weren’t sure what to pick? Maybe to add some pizzazz to a pose, or just to have something the character is known for having? Well look no further… because today we’re talking about

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10 Bard OC's to Applaud!

Preserving stories, sharing music, and passing on tradition are key components of a lovely community; and fundamental traits of a great bard! That’s right, this time around we’re celebrating the musical and mystical whimsy of one of Dungeons and Dragons’ most iconic character classes. Without further ado, here

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Choosing a Power for your OCs

Powers! Whether it be a superhero story or a fantasy one, lots of characters have unique powers that help them drive the story forward! But what kind of powers should you give your OCs? Let’s talk about it! What’s the setting? One thing you can consider is where

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Random Fandom Feature!

You know what they say; April showers bring May flowers! Well, on Unvale, May brings something else that needs water to survive. Folks, we’re celebrating Mermay! Or rather, highlighting amazing OCs made by YOU GUYS with the #mermay tag. Without further ado, let’s swim into an endless sea

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Choosing a hairstyle for your OCs!

Bad hair days. We’ve all had them…But your OC doesn’t have to! Choosing a hairstyle for your OC can be difficult, and it can be easy to stick to something basic when you don’t know what else to do. But fret not! We’re gonna look

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Choosing an outfit for your OCs!

Outfits might be one of the most important parts of character design! The outfit your OC wears is often one of the first things people will notice about your character. Their fit can give clues about your OC’s personality, occupation, and more! So what kind of clothes should you

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Choosing a color palette for your OCs!

If you know me, you know I love a good colour palette; and so does the rest of the Unvale team! In this article, we’ll be covering some suggestions for picking the perfect partner palette for your pocket pals - er, your OCs! There are lots of different methods,

Top 9 YouTube Channels for Digital Artists

Top 9 YouTube Channels for Digital Artists

Whether you’re looking for someone to help you get started, help you solve that impossible issue, or just want someone chatting and drawing alongside you, these 9 YouTube channels have you covered.

Hack Your Brain: Draw Water and Other Textures Easily with These Steps

Hack Your Brain: Draw Water and Other Textures Easily with These Steps

Follow this step by step water texture tutorial to unlock the hacks for drawing all kinds of patterns!