*pats his belly and smiles* Very nice

Aww - he's all cute-like!

But why's he holding a spanking-thing? :P

It's a macuahuitl, an aztec war-club with jaggd bits of obsidian stuck into the edges.

Looks like something completely different ;)

Then again - I'm more familiar with the vikingish weapons, so I have no idea what those weird southerners do to maim their enemies :3

It's a Mayan sword

Very interesting character. My aesthetic preferences tell me that he's awsome =p. I'm looking forward to seeing the final image of this, if you're planning on taking it further, that is. Great style, as always.

I love his belly. ^.^

OLLIE ART!!!

Fucking great! Love his build.

I can't wait to see Fisk's version, I rather like it when you two collaborate as your strengths really complement each others well.

I'm of the belief that there's nothing more valuable then good friends to help encourage and teach and learn with because the path of improvement is often difficult and discouraging no matter your skill level and you can't always get the breakthroughs you are seeking and it's times like that when it really helps to be able to get away from the rut you're in and spend some time focusing on fresh ideas.

Impresive! Hail to the chief!

horay for lutties with beatsticks. :)

I like the headdress because it doesn't cover his face, but a mask would still look good

Otters and bellies are a beautiful combination. :)

A more direct question I'd like your input on which I've also asked Fisk about is how to really define my own style in this area. I've had my tribal otter character since before I was aware of either of your works and I really don't want to simply reproduce it. I have my own markings and designs many of which come from my own work as well as my love of the NW coast native artwork of the Tlingit and Nuu-chah-nulth which are regional to the areas I grew up in and love (Portland, OR and Seattle, WA, SE Alaska) but often times I find I find it difficult to really distinguish my Hahni otter tribe (which is really more coastal forest/jungle oriented then the seemingly pacific island influenced Lutrai). I'd love to hear what you can suggest.

oooh! Awesome!
Makes me wanna go hug him. ^^ As long as he don't try to cut me with that weapon.

Nice.. I like how you keep the fingers and toes defined yet you can still tell their webbed.

I'll bet his wife is nicely fat n' happy too.

he looks well fed, and kinda cuddly : 3 its not often you see actually overweight otters, its nice! <3 the horrible aztec weapon thing too

Pudgylicious. ;)

God its so dan hard to be original when everything i do shows up on youre work sometime after lol ><

OMG! TY! Msg me sometime! <3

Seconded, man. xD

He looks like he could lead, and still hold his own in protecting his tribe.

as well as having a cuddly tummy <3

Awesome lines. And you manage to draw such realistic body shapes and weights. Your work is like rare little jewels to us. Stop having a real life and share more drawings with us please! XD *hugs*

^^ very very cute.

I loe your tribal markings as always and that is quite the awesome war-club.

I love the cuteness but with edges of authority and danger.

I hope you find time to colour it.

Big big guy, nicely proportioned and realisticly built. I Like it.

He looks cute! I want to cuddle him but he looks like he would bash my head in O.o;

i like the subtle bump in the loincloth hehehe ^_^

He looks like a nice guy who is great to his tribe, and a menace to his enemies....also <3 teh tummeh! X3

I absolutely love your artwork.. seriously

It freaking rocks

You should keep posting more of your line work. It's really nice!

He looks well-fed, a nice plump belly like that works nicely to give that impression. :3

maybe adding the mask on his back? like it works as shield? :>

I like the headdress, a tiki mask would only hide expressions and thus I think is better for thugs than "named characters." if you will.