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This took an embarrassingly long time -- I'm sorry for the wait! It took me a while to get something I was happy with.
This was a doodle page for
Aldi - I have never done a commission of this type, so it was a bit strange! I feel very self-conscious about doing unrefined work on commission, so I might have tried a little too hard here. But in the end I found that I was really happy with some of these doodles -- I colored my favorites.
Enjoy!
Flapper the bunny is © to Aldi.
Olivander the fox is mine.
This was a doodle page for
Aldi - I have never done a commission of this type, so it was a bit strange! I feel very self-conscious about doing unrefined work on commission, so I might have tried a little too hard here. But in the end I found that I was really happy with some of these doodles -- I colored my favorites.Enjoy!
Flapper the bunny is © to
Aldi.Olivander the fox is mine.
Category Artwork (Digital) / Fat Furs
Species Rabbit / Hare
Size 1000 x 1261px
File Size 998.7 kB
Why thank you! I try to be realistic when I do progression pictures, but I think maybe I don't push it far enough sometimes. XD I did these sketches quite a few times trying to get Flapper to look even fatter, but I realize now that they aren't quite as exaggerated as I wanted. I'll have to work on that. (And, yes, there's always room for a few more pounds!~)
I appreciate the kind comment!
I appreciate the kind comment!
This piece (a doodle page with two characters) was $20.
All of my commission information can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2393532/
But if you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask :3
All of my commission information can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2393532/
But if you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask :3
The different angles and alignments you used are instrumental to conveying the feeling of chronological advancement, and is complementary to Flapper's gradually swelling proportions. Alternating the solitary scenes with those where Olivander makes an appearance also subtly hints at time passing - you clearly made the most of selected type of drawing. It may be to the credit of the splendid textured paper - which I cannot determine to be a real scanned material or a drawing program's background effect - but the uncoloured drawings of Flapper don't look out of their league in comparison to the more decorated ones, bringing additional variety to the assortment. I have to compliment the transparency effect you applied to the feeding tube (an unnerving concept for me, but then it probably should be).
The transition between Flapper being anxious and disconcerted upon noticing his feasting's effect and him looking nervously flattered when in Olivander's company later on, with a "sleeping on it" intermission separating these instances, is particularly well-done in that it shows the change of attitude from dread to a semblance of acceptance.
Taking the previous pictures of yours that starred Flapper alongside Olivander, it fits the narrative cadence nicely, with Flapper benefiting more and more from the fox's attentions, and the master caterer himself getting increasingly less restrained about his methods. Even the picture titles are progressing along the same theme: "Fattening...", "Weighting..." and now "Stuffing...". It would appear that the resolution is not far away.
Which consideration led me to wonder if Olivander's aesthetic sensibilities and vanity could even win over his more primal intentions: would he at one point so pleased and with and proud of his "creation", that he would deem it sacrilege to seal their fate, preferring them to live on, being a breathing display of his work's apogee ?
The transition between Flapper being anxious and disconcerted upon noticing his feasting's effect and him looking nervously flattered when in Olivander's company later on, with a "sleeping on it" intermission separating these instances, is particularly well-done in that it shows the change of attitude from dread to a semblance of acceptance.
Taking the previous pictures of yours that starred Flapper alongside Olivander, it fits the narrative cadence nicely, with Flapper benefiting more and more from the fox's attentions, and the master caterer himself getting increasingly less restrained about his methods. Even the picture titles are progressing along the same theme: "Fattening...", "Weighting..." and now "Stuffing...". It would appear that the resolution is not far away.
Which consideration led me to wonder if Olivander's aesthetic sensibilities and vanity could even win over his more primal intentions: would he at one point so pleased and with and proud of his "creation", that he would deem it sacrilege to seal their fate, preferring them to live on, being a breathing display of his work's apogee ?
Thank you kindly, Astronommy!
The background is a texture that I downloaded -- these days my art is completely digital from start to finish, as I don't have a very good scanner.
I'm glad there seems to be a time lapse effect between the drawings -- I usually imagine these things happening in a more or less realistic manner when it comes to the weight gain.
I'm definitely not sure if Olivander would choose to let his "work" live on or not... That is an interesting idea! It is at least safe to say that he is somewhat of a perfectionist with his feeding, and it takes a lot of time for him to be truly satisfied with whoever he's deciding to shower with food (usually he feeds his prey at great personal sacrifice, as he has no way of magically producing food and must somehow procure it himself, either with money or culinary labor). But it is the the hunger for that individual that drives him to his deeds, so I think it would take an astounding creation for him to ever willingly stop short of his true intentions.
I do have a thought, though -- if he ever found a subject with an appetite insatiable enough to exhaust his patience, and if that individual was of such tact that they took measures either to upkeep their muscle tone or otherwise slow the fattening process, Olivander might be persuaded to let them alone eventually. My thought is that Olivander's usual end to the constant feeding is when his prey cannot eat anymore, both mentally and physically exhausted from the expansion. If his prey never reached that point of ultimate capacity, the fox might certainly be impressed, if not bewildered as to why his usual methods aren't working -- maybe even too distraught to think of eating the individual in question. However, as I said, this creature would have to be rather extraordinary.
(There is another children's book I read about this once, pertaining to a fox who kept sending a duck or goose baked goods, in hopes of fattening her up -- but she did not gain a bit of weight, as she was sharing the food with her family of ducklings, who came to think of the fox as a beloved relative. I can't recall the title or author, it was so long ago that I saw it. I think perhaps in that situation -- either having a brief moment of genuine emotion or otherwise feeling outnumbered by his prey -- that Olivander might dejectedly leave.)
The background is a texture that I downloaded -- these days my art is completely digital from start to finish, as I don't have a very good scanner.
I'm glad there seems to be a time lapse effect between the drawings -- I usually imagine these things happening in a more or less realistic manner when it comes to the weight gain.
I'm definitely not sure if Olivander would choose to let his "work" live on or not... That is an interesting idea! It is at least safe to say that he is somewhat of a perfectionist with his feeding, and it takes a lot of time for him to be truly satisfied with whoever he's deciding to shower with food (usually he feeds his prey at great personal sacrifice, as he has no way of magically producing food and must somehow procure it himself, either with money or culinary labor). But it is the the hunger for that individual that drives him to his deeds, so I think it would take an astounding creation for him to ever willingly stop short of his true intentions.
I do have a thought, though -- if he ever found a subject with an appetite insatiable enough to exhaust his patience, and if that individual was of such tact that they took measures either to upkeep their muscle tone or otherwise slow the fattening process, Olivander might be persuaded to let them alone eventually. My thought is that Olivander's usual end to the constant feeding is when his prey cannot eat anymore, both mentally and physically exhausted from the expansion. If his prey never reached that point of ultimate capacity, the fox might certainly be impressed, if not bewildered as to why his usual methods aren't working -- maybe even too distraught to think of eating the individual in question. However, as I said, this creature would have to be rather extraordinary.
(There is another children's book I read about this once, pertaining to a fox who kept sending a duck or goose baked goods, in hopes of fattening her up -- but she did not gain a bit of weight, as she was sharing the food with her family of ducklings, who came to think of the fox as a beloved relative. I can't recall the title or author, it was so long ago that I saw it. I think perhaps in that situation -- either having a brief moment of genuine emotion or otherwise feeling outnumbered by his prey -- that Olivander might dejectedly leave.)
More to admire still in your style, since you circumvent my aesthetic preference for real media artwork by superbly emulating many of its high points. As Valachko noticed, your decisive linework evokes calligraphy connotations, and your colouring and shading are pleasingly smooth.
It is very commendable that your prime character has so much depth and though behind him, and it is always enjoyable to learn something more on the specifics of how he'd come to be. I imagine he should have an impressive estate complete with orchards and plantations, or else either a generous income or an already accumulated fortune to furnish resources for his undertakings. The concept of a functional sociopath - a person with grim interests who is otherwise an upstanding citizen with proper reputation and social standing - is very thrilling, and unfortunately not secluded to the realm of fiction.
I'm grateful for the mention of that story, although I'm not familiar with it, either, but it was well-suited for illustrating your point. Such deviations from characters' conventional behavior are a nice thing to consider when delving into their psyche - learning their limits and break-off points is instrumental in making them more life-like, and it is fortunate that you are given to such ventures of exploration. Discovering the way for Olivander to surrender his intent within the scope of his dedicated personality was an admirable feat of yours.
It is altogether too much to hope for with your commercial arrangements springing forth, but your gallery could benefit from some displays of your literary prowess to complement the artwork, time-consuming though it certainly is.
It is very commendable that your prime character has so much depth and though behind him, and it is always enjoyable to learn something more on the specifics of how he'd come to be. I imagine he should have an impressive estate complete with orchards and plantations, or else either a generous income or an already accumulated fortune to furnish resources for his undertakings. The concept of a functional sociopath - a person with grim interests who is otherwise an upstanding citizen with proper reputation and social standing - is very thrilling, and unfortunately not secluded to the realm of fiction.
I'm grateful for the mention of that story, although I'm not familiar with it, either, but it was well-suited for illustrating your point. Such deviations from characters' conventional behavior are a nice thing to consider when delving into their psyche - learning their limits and break-off points is instrumental in making them more life-like, and it is fortunate that you are given to such ventures of exploration. Discovering the way for Olivander to surrender his intent within the scope of his dedicated personality was an admirable feat of yours.
It is altogether too much to hope for with your commercial arrangements springing forth, but your gallery could benefit from some displays of your literary prowess to complement the artwork, time-consuming though it certainly is.
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