There are two most common portrayals of Patchy; either small and noticeably thin from lack of exercise, or pleasantly plump for... the same reason. Her clothes tend to hide her figure so most of the time it could be one or the other.
Miched said: There are two most common portrayals of Patchy; either small and noticeably thin from lack of exercise, or pleasantly plump for... the same reason. Her clothes tend to hide her figure so most of the time it could be one or the other.
The noticeably thin portrayal could also be tied to the idea that she's spending so much time in the library that forgets to eat.
Indeed. Patchy is one of the more unique characters in Touhou in that she doesn't really have a well-established, clear-cut set of proportions (at least, for fan artists).
Patchy and Mokou seem to vary the most, in my eyes, in the proportion department. However, Koakuma seems to vary the most in her total appearance.
Alphes' art may be considered canon by some, I just think most fans tend to disregard any canon material that goes against either what they want to create or what they want to believe.
As for Mokou, we have only her IN portrait and Tokiame's illustrations of Mokou before and after she became immortal. Obviously, she didn't age since then.
MMaestro said: Is it just me or does her breasts grow and shrink between each version? I swear they grow between 4 and 5 but then shrink between 5 and 6.
Hair moved. your eyes are playing tricks on you. and so are the shadows.
Which could mean that Patchy is just plain short, rather than having a ~12 year old girl's body. It's entirely possible for an adult woman to be shorter than a teenage girl.
Her hair reaches just below her waist at the back.I have seen both versions where she has a total of four ribbons and two ribbons left and right, but, personally, I am firmly with the four ribbon faction.Her coat-like outer garment—is it a gown? It leaves her shoulders free. It is armed with largish frills at the sleeves and hem. It's armed with frills that make artists cry!! Two big ribbons, one left and one right, complete the decorations.I have the feeling, that her undies are chosen by Koakuma. Naturally, according to the no-bra faction, since she is asthmatic, she basically doesn't wear anything that would constrict her chest.Overall, she's plump... Assuredly!!This completes the pyjamas. It's a style that just says: "I can fall asleep whenever I like."Her shoes, which look like soft slippers, are probably all fluffy inside.A tubular chemise(?)-like thing is loosely affixed, starting over her chest. Towards the hem, it becomes wider, little by little. I think it's kinda Torneko-like, and I'm quite sure it's not just me. lololShe puts a cape or something over her shoulders, so they don't get cold or so. Anyway, something kind of like that. Lastly, there is a ribbon going around her neck in the collar, which is tied at the frontSomehow, I have this feeling that the moon part attached to her head is edible. No doubt, it serves as emergency rations. It looks like the aluminium foil wrapping around chocolate or something. I bet it is. lololZUN hat equipped!! It's basically like a night cap, but left and right there are candy parts, and the foundation is tied with ribbons in a mysterious way, but that's fine!!!The design of the book she is holding is a product of an impulse. There isn't any particular deeper meaning to it da ZE.