Grumpy Long-Nosed Critter Figurine

A grumpy little critter having the worst day of its life. This character figurine is a rotund, hunched creature with an enormous curved, pointed snout — nostrils flared at the tip — a pair of big droopy ears, and a heavy-lidded, put-upon expression. It sits curled forward, stubby arms wrapped around its knees and clawed feet tucked in, giving it a sulky, huggable silhouette that is equal parts gremlin, mole and cartoon rat. It makes a fun desk or shelf ornament, a painter's practice piece, or a quirky gift for anyone who appreciates ugly-cute. The exaggerated nose and ears keep it reading clearly even at small scale. Print notes: • Print upright on the flat base; the wide bottom keeps it stable with minimal support. • The long overhanging nose is the one problem area — angle it slightly and add a light support column under the tip, or split the snout to print separately. • Resin captures the wrinkled brow, ear folds and finger detail best; on FDM use a fine layer height and iron the smooth belly. • Sand the rounded body, prime in grey, then a warm base coat with a brown wash settles nicely into all the creases for a grubby, characterful finish.