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FirestormSix called my memory back to one of the first images I created for the Internet. I had discovered Furry only three or four years earlier, mostly by doing a browser search on the word “lion”. What I discovered were mind-opening drawings -- I wasn’t the only one since Ancient Times who imagined animals who were like people, and people who were like animals! People who thought about such beings and even drew pictures of them were called “furries”. Odd name.
I took my imagination and plunged in to Furry and have never looked back.
This picture was done with a primitive graphics program -- Paintshop Pro. Primitive by comparison with today’s digital graphics program. It might be right up there with the rest today, but back then … well it was designed for making straight-line images used in business charts and other “real” stuff. But you work with what you have. I don’t even remember if I was using a tablet or not. Ugh, imagine struggling through a drawing with a mouse. O_O
Anyway, the inspiration for this picture came from the short clip that they always used to show during the coming attractions in movie theatres and drive-ins to advise you that ‘you still have time to take advantage of our snack bar for delicious candy treats and sodas’.
FirestormSix called my memory back to one of the first images I created for the Internet. I had discovered Furry only three or four years earlier, mostly by doing a browser search on the word “lion”. What I discovered were mind-opening drawings -- I wasn’t the only one since Ancient Times who imagined animals who were like people, and people who were like animals! People who thought about such beings and even drew pictures of them were called “furries”. Odd name.I took my imagination and plunged in to Furry and have never looked back.
This picture was done with a primitive graphics program -- Paintshop Pro. Primitive by comparison with today’s digital graphics program. It might be right up there with the rest today, but back then … well it was designed for making straight-line images used in business charts and other “real” stuff. But you work with what you have. I don’t even remember if I was using a tablet or not. Ugh, imagine struggling through a drawing with a mouse. O_O
Anyway, the inspiration for this picture came from the short clip that they always used to show during the coming attractions in movie theatres and drive-ins to advise you that ‘you still have time to take advantage of our snack bar for delicious candy treats and sodas’.
Category All / General Furry Art
Species Lion
Size 800 x 740px
File Size 230.7 kB
The old cinema had something like that, but the only thing beyond the glass was popcorn. You grabbed your candy and you asked for popcorn and soda.
The american cinema's were wonderful however. I can see now why all you americans have weight issues! :P
*hugs*...Please keep in touch!
The american cinema's were wonderful however. I can see now why all you americans have weight issues! :P
*hugs*...Please keep in touch!
*laughs* Yeah, we are all rather fat and flabby over here. At a resort hotel I spent a week at a few years ago the only people with bodies that you might enjoy looking at was a couple and their kids from England. All the others, the Americans, looked like white-skinned beached whales as they loudly lay on their pool-side reclining chairs. Bleah!
Will drop you a note soon.
Will drop you a note soon.
I am indebted to you, FS6, for giving me the tail-tug to bring this picture back and post it again. I never realized that so many furs remembered it and apparently still like it.
And now this pic has an extra personal meaning for me in knowing that it was your first furry art you saw. Thanks.
*appreciative hug*
And now this pic has an extra personal meaning for me in knowing that it was your first furry art you saw. Thanks.
*appreciative hug*
Way back in one of my first AnthroCons, I attended a seminar given by a comic artist (whose name I need to dredge up from the murky depths of my memory) and he described the job of a cartoonist as “messing with the viewer’s mind -- in a good way.” I think that applies to serious artists as well. Affecting the emotions, lighting a powder trail into the viewer’s imagination or reawakening good memories. I’ve always held that as one of the goals of my art and so I am very pleased that this picture has done that for you, Saraya.
*holds you close and smiles*
*holds you close and smiles*
I was introduced to furry through friends so didn't went though the uber surpriseness of "OMG look at these pictures!!" phase :) but still it was quite shocking to know such imaginary creatures can be drawn and later on seeing fursuits performing in real life, was such a wonderful first timer experience.
hehe you got a pretty long mane since you were younger ;) *giglges* used to work in theater and concession area, always always had people all ages went "WTF!!? you seriously charging a box of candy for this price!!?!?" I think the advantage is more belong to the theater than the customers, always :P hehe
hehe you got a pretty long mane since you were younger ;) *giglges* used to work in theater and concession area, always always had people all ages went "WTF!!? you seriously charging a box of candy for this price!!?!?" I think the advantage is more belong to the theater than the customers, always :P hehe
A lot of the time (in nicer days) the parent would give their kids a handful of coins and tell them to go get something for themselve to eat while watching the movie.
I remember very clearly how one person behind the counter made up the difference out of his own pocket for a little boy who did not have enough money for the treat he wanted. There were and still are good people in the world, Kofu. Don't pay too much attention to those who always have a "WTF (complaint)" in their mouths.
I remember very clearly how one person behind the counter made up the difference out of his own pocket for a little boy who did not have enough money for the treat he wanted. There were and still are good people in the world, Kofu. Don't pay too much attention to those who always have a "WTF (complaint)" in their mouths.
If I have reawakened a good memory for you, Foxy, then my job here is done. Hi Yo Silver! Away! *rides off into the sunset accompanied by sound of the William Tell Overture*
My first furry thoughts came to me as a cub, probably around ten years old, when I stumbled across pictures of Greek mythology while browsing through my parents’ encyclopedia volumes. I’m sure that my eyes went wide and my jaw dropped at the sight of statues depicting centaurs and satyrs. Later, after I crossed the puberty start line and “things” started developing, my interest in half-men half-animals increased and I became a “closet furry“, even though I wouldn’t hear the term “furry” until many years later (I don’t think the term and idea of “furry” was created until a decade or two later).
My first “furry artwork” was a bas relief sculpture of a satyr that I later painted in flesh colors and black fur.
My first furry thoughts came to me as a cub, probably around ten years old, when I stumbled across pictures of Greek mythology while browsing through my parents’ encyclopedia volumes. I’m sure that my eyes went wide and my jaw dropped at the sight of statues depicting centaurs and satyrs. Later, after I crossed the puberty start line and “things” started developing, my interest in half-men half-animals increased and I became a “closet furry“, even though I wouldn’t hear the term “furry” until many years later (I don’t think the term and idea of “furry” was created until a decade or two later).
My first “furry artwork” was a bas relief sculpture of a satyr that I later painted in flesh colors and black fur.
I’ve seen Paintshop Pro on the shelves in computer stores today and it looks much much more powerful than the old version I had more than ten years ago. Back then digital art, like the Internet itself, was only getting started. So when I said “primitive” I was describing my old copy back then compared to the powerful and features-rich versions that exist today, which is probably what you have in your paws. No degradation of Paintshop Pro was ever intended.
There are a number of features that make a child, or even a young animal, appealing to us lumbering humans, eyes being one of them. I’m the guy in the pet store watching all the little kittens and going “Awwwwwww, you’re soooo cute!”
[The hidden comment above is mine -- a dumb spelling error.]
There are a number of features that make a child, or even a young animal, appealing to us lumbering humans, eyes being one of them. I’m the guy in the pet store watching all the little kittens and going “Awwwwwww, you’re soooo cute!”
[The hidden comment above is mine -- a dumb spelling error.]
Heh, I haven't got a new version myself, it's version 5, and I only know how to remove white backgrounds on it XD
I hope you're not taking what I'm saying personally. Whenever I see anything typed like that (intended for everyone to understand) I worry I've just made someone hate me.
I hope you're not taking what I'm saying personally. Whenever I see anything typed like that (intended for everyone to understand) I worry I've just made someone hate me.
Oh no, definately not! *hugs you warmly*
I was just afraid that I may have given folks the wrong impression of being down on Paintshop Pro which is not the case. I liked and used it when I had it. I have nothing but good to say about it and would recommend it.
As for you ... (notice the dramatic pause for effect?) ... I like you, LionBreed, and enjoy chatting with you and seeing your photographs. I am smilingly jealous of your "adventures" where you can get up close and personal with lions. *envy envy envy*
Sorry that my poor writing gave you the wrong impression -- my fault.
I was just afraid that I may have given folks the wrong impression of being down on Paintshop Pro which is not the case. I liked and used it when I had it. I have nothing but good to say about it and would recommend it.
As for you ... (notice the dramatic pause for effect?) ... I like you, LionBreed, and enjoy chatting with you and seeing your photographs. I am smilingly jealous of your "adventures" where you can get up close and personal with lions. *envy envy envy*
Sorry that my poor writing gave you the wrong impression -- my fault.
That's ok, it's my fault entirely, my nerves cause me to react that way to everyone. I appreciate your honesty, as usually when I ask people if I'm responsible for anger e.t.c, I end up with an obvious lie for an answer. :p
*serious blushing* XD Your praise really means a lot as well; I'd say the only thing wrong with working with lions is the number of people asking me why I haven't been killed. Honestly, you should hear them trying to attack my view of the Norway polar bear incident of late.
*serious blushing* XD Your praise really means a lot as well; I'd say the only thing wrong with working with lions is the number of people asking me why I haven't been killed. Honestly, you should hear them trying to attack my view of the Norway polar bear incident of late.
While my experience has only been with ten house cats, the secret of dealing with any sized cat is to pay attention to what their body movements, ears, tails are telling you about how they feel at the moment and treating them the way they want to be treated. If they don’t want to be touched or even approached, then respect it and in time they will begin to understand your body movements. Too many people automatically think that they have to dominate an animal, instead of having a 2-way relationship with it.
Sorry, but do not know about “the Norway polar bear incident“. Are there any links to the story?
Sorry, but do not know about “the Norway polar bear incident“. Are there any links to the story?
Here you go :)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/201.....-british-death
Yeah, body language is of great help; sometimes though the lion just wants to be friendly or playful, but their enormous strength means you can't help them.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/201.....-british-death
Yeah, body language is of great help; sometimes though the lion just wants to be friendly or playful, but their enormous strength means you can't help them.
Aww what a cute lil lion cub!
As you said this was done in primitive digital painting program some the colors are a lil intense and lines a bit rough. But manged to capture the "kid at the candy counter" feel to this well. I can just imagine him saying "uuh, I want that one" as he points looking up at the cashier.
Btw that theater candy must be astonishingly cheap to be bought for two nickels and a penny. XD
As you said this was done in primitive digital painting program some the colors are a lil intense and lines a bit rough. But manged to capture the "kid at the candy counter" feel to this well. I can just imagine him saying "uuh, I want that one" as he points looking up at the cashier.
Btw that theater candy must be astonishingly cheap to be bought for two nickels and a penny. XD
The intensity of the colors was due to my using an older computer (Acer?) and one of those ancient box-type monitors which probably wasn’t set exactly right. That and I purposely move my art style towards the cartoony, with its bright colors, when the “message” of the picture is more important than the realism of the picture.
I recently came across that graphics program I had used for this picture. The program was made by Kodak (the camera people) and was (unlike Photoshop) designed more towards web page design than any artistic purposes. The rough linework was due to my adhering to a lower dpi setting since my old computer really slowed down at anything higher.
*laughs at the acuteness of your observation*
Yes, candy was a lot less expensive “way back then”.
I recently came across that graphics program I had used for this picture. The program was made by Kodak (the camera people) and was (unlike Photoshop) designed more towards web page design than any artistic purposes. The rough linework was due to my adhering to a lower dpi setting since my old computer really slowed down at anything higher.
*laughs at the acuteness of your observation*
Yes, candy was a lot less expensive “way back then”.
Thanks, Mind-Robber, your comment was nice randomness.
*And now off to the land of flowing chocolate where flowers are made up of pretty packages of wonderful candies and at the end of a day of play and laughter, dreams take us to magical lands where animals are our friends and tell us magical tales.*
*And now off to the land of flowing chocolate where flowers are made up of pretty packages of wonderful candies and at the end of a day of play and laughter, dreams take us to magical lands where animals are our friends and tell us magical tales.*
I remember seeing this pic show up on FurNation so many years back and it's still one of my favorite pictures by you. I've been a fan of your work so long. I even recall nine years back or so when I was trying to pick up drawing again, I was so enamored by your work that I would use your art for practice references. This pic gives me the warm fuzzies! Thanks for posting it again, Lionus!
Wow! Now there are comments and then there are COMMENTS!
I am extremely flattered that you remember me from away back when I was on FurNation (the Good Old Days?), learning HTML texting, and making my first digital drawings.
I’ve always thought those years when our parents finally allowed us to go out of the house to play on our own with our small friends to where we began to take on our first responsibilities as an almost-adult are the most interesting artistically-speaking. Innocence, naievete mixed with wonder and an angel’s willingness to believe. “That One Please” was perhaps my first serious attempt to touch on that beautiful time and in my soul of souls the picture still makes me smile.
Thank you, Pyke, for letting me know that my art touched you. That is my goal in almost all my work and it is very satisfying to me to know that it touched your life.
*hug*
I am extremely flattered that you remember me from away back when I was on FurNation (the Good Old Days?), learning HTML texting, and making my first digital drawings.
I’ve always thought those years when our parents finally allowed us to go out of the house to play on our own with our small friends to where we began to take on our first responsibilities as an almost-adult are the most interesting artistically-speaking. Innocence, naievete mixed with wonder and an angel’s willingness to believe. “That One Please” was perhaps my first serious attempt to touch on that beautiful time and in my soul of souls the picture still makes me smile.
Thank you, Pyke, for letting me know that my art touched you. That is my goal in almost all my work and it is very satisfying to me to know that it touched your life.
*hug*
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