DeviantArt (April 7, 2026 at 10:14:38 PM UTC)

Applejack Ref 2026
I wasn't satisfied with my initial designs for the mane six, so I put together some simple refs to help flesh out their designs more. I wanted them to be a little more interesting and distinct without being over the top (I don't like overly complex designs). I wanted to use their color palettes from the show and just add some oomf to them--- some accessories and a different hairstyle. That kinda thing.

Here's the other renditions of AJ I've tried:

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