Over the past year, I've become close online friends with  artashrike, creator of a varied cast of furry characters and a really nice guy. One of my favorite Arta creations is the motorist mouse you're looking at: Cloud Franklin, a charming chauffeur whose skill behind the wheel is equaled only by his excellent customer service. (Cloud is also the brother of my character Estera Franklin, leader of blues punk band Six String Vendetta.) Recently, I connected Arta with another of my furry friends:  jerberjer, an awesome artist I've been commissioning for years. Jerb streams black & white sketch commissions every Sunday (see his page for details), and yesterday I arranged for Arta to hire him to create this wonderful pic.

During a break in his schedule, Cloud takes a moment to catch up on his reading (probably something like Car and Driver). As he does so, he unintentionally reminds us that his work outfit, as fancy and formal as it is, includes no footwear of any kind. (It's okay, going barefoot all the time is a furry thing.) Perceive his pedal-pumping paws!

Jerberjer drew the pic, Arta commissioned it, and they both allowed me to post it here since I came up with the idea. I should also mention that Cloud was designed by another of my furry friends,  bassybefuddle.

See Arta's posting here.