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furry arts discussion => traditional and digital artwork => Topic started by: Iara Warriorfeather on November 20, 2012, 04:07:30 pm
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Some of my anthro and animal drawings, a la deviantART (my name there is ChocolateStarfire):
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/324/5/b/el_tigre_by_chocolatestarfire-d5lmdce.jpg)
(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/299/5/2/esma_commission_by_chocolatestarfire-d5j1173.jpg)
(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/192/7/0/atum_bennu_layout_2012_by_chocolatestarfire-d5532lz.jpg)
(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/089/d/a/fireflies_by_chocolatestarfire-d4ugn2v.jpg)
(http://th04.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/254/6/c/arctic_wolf_by_chocolatestarfire-d49m547.jpg)
I have some questions for you all...
(1) Do you like my art? What can I improve on?
(2) Should I charge for commissions? Would you be interested in a piece if I did?
(3) What animal would you like to see me draw (more of a challenge I suppose!)?
Enjoy! Thanks for looking! (:
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Those are all so pretty xD! i do like these. I'm already 'watching' you on DA so, yeah n.n I dunno above improvment :o!
Maybe you can draw a few Cheetahs for Dec. 4th ^^? You already draw nice cats. It wont be a challenge too much though lol...because yeah o-o
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Your doing a nice job as is. So my suggestion is to keep drawing, and draw to
please your eye. You will gain a following of those who like your style.
I would say others will let you know when you ready for commissions. When
your art is liked well enough people will ask you. I rarely ever commission anyone
to do a drawing for me, so I am not a good judge on that.
A character.. Heh.. Rabbits rabbits rabbits. :orbunny:
Just keep drawing a variety of characters. That's the best way
to gain experience. Keep up the good work.
Old Rabbit :orbunny:
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Thanks Saiyu and Old Rabbit! :D
Saiyu-I will totally draw a cheetah for the Dec. 4th contest/awareness day. :D
Old Rabbit-Thanks for the suggestions! I haven't drawn a rodent in ages, so a rabbit would be a great start (and they are so cute!). Good point about the commissions, too. I am a little antsy when it comes to waiting I guess. :P (:
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Nicely done on all of them, to improve just calls for more practice and experimentation. For other animals maybe you can write down a bunch on pieces of paper, mix them up, and choose randomly (:.
Also what materials did you use for the wolf? My first guess would be pastels but I'm not sure.
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Nicely done on all of them, to improve just calls for more practice and experimentation. For other animals maybe you can write down a bunch on pieces of paper, mix them up, and choose randomly (:.
Also what materials did you use for the wolf? My first guess would be pastels but I'm not sure.
Thanks Elusive!
I used Prismacolor Premier colored pencils for the wolf portrait. The consistency is incredibly similar to pastel when I use a lot of one color. (: (And it's messy too!)
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This is a super old thread, might as well add more art! :-[
(http://img10.deviantart.net/704f/i/2015/105/f/5/panthera_pardus_by_chocolatestarfire-d88iju0.jpg)
(http://img02.deviantart.net/a48c/i/2015/105/7/9/iara_chubbie_by_chocolatestarfire-d8612te.jpg)
(http://pre00.deviantart.net/8524/th/pre/i/2016/339/2/9/moongaze_the_jaguar_custom_lps_by_chocolatestarfire-daqpkln.jpg)
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Good to see more of your work.
Nice art too..
Thanks for sharing Iara. :orbunny:
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Thank you, Old Rabbit! (:
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I love those sculptures - they look amazing. :) Looks like you've made a lot of progress over the last few years!
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Thanks Holt5! The sculptures are a Utahraptor chubbie from David Krentz (http://www.shapeways.com/product/9Y3V7Z4JJ/raptor-chubbie?optionId=42821431) and a LPS toy (https://www.amazon.com/Littlest-Pet-Shop-Tablyn-Stripeford/dp/B01B5UJU7C). (: I just enjoy customizing things.
More art...
(http://orig10.deviantart.net/5d2c/f/2016/353/3/9/christmascards2016_copy_by_chocolatestarfire-das6zrh.jpg)
(http://pre00.deviantart.net/5dc6/th/pre/i/2016/353/2/9/2017_year_of_the_rooster_by_chocolatestarfire-das70dg.jpg)
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*flails, flaps wings like a spaz*
Have some more art!
(http://pre05.deviantart.net/552a/th/pre/i/2017/078/9/c/califur_badges_2017_by_chocolatestarfire-db2w7bj.jpg)
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All looking good. :orbunny:
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All looking good. :orbunny:
Thanks, Old Rabbit! :)
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More sketches and some custom MLPs... :-[
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFhVq-OUQAA72-F.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFhVsTPV0AAw5sA.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFhVtZuUAAA380u.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DGJ865uUIAA01GY.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DGJ859rU0AAYq6e.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DGJ85IWVYAAgXOg.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFhYuJKUwAEs8J8.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFhYvI3UwAA8YZq.jpg)
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You have some really nice sketches there Iara.
Thanks for sharing. :orbunny:
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Thank you, Old Rabbit! (:
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More art...not as much this month due to work. :P
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DIRYka2UwAAsNDi.jpg)
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Thanks for sharing Iara. :orbunny:
Nice work.
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Thank you as always, Old Rabbit!
More art, this time from my Twitter feed...
https://twitter.com/Warriorfeather/status/913645943282589696 (https://twitter.com/Warriorfeather/status/913645943282589696)
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More art...sketches for my novel 'Iara's Crossing.'
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/7317/th/pre/i/2017/279/7/b/iara_s_crossing_scylla_meets_iara_by_chocolatestarfire-dbpoo61.jpg)
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Love those dinos. :)
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Thank you Holt5! (:
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I don't remember us having duck drawings before. Good job Iara. :orbunny:
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They are feathered dinosaurs, but ducks do belong to that category! Glad you like them, Old Rabbit. :)
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They are feathered dinosaurs, but ducks do belong to that category! Glad you like them, Old Rabbit. :)
No problem. I understand birds in general are descendants of dinosaurs. Feathers
and all. I wonder if the big ancestors of chickens crowed at sunrise. If they did it
was praobably rather noisy at sunrise. :D
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More artwork!
(https://warriorfeathercreations.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/5/8/1558588/jpeg-1510976362714-1877785683_orig.jpg)
(https://warriorfeathercreations.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/5/8/1558588/img-iafbci_orig.jpg)
(https://warriorfeathercreations.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/5/8/1558588/xmascards2017collage_orig.jpg)
Some badges for friends also:
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/540f/th/pre/i/2017/330/0/0/badge_commission_maikoh_draco_by_chocolatestarfire-dbuxndk.jpg)
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/bc27/th/pre/i/2017/354/f/7/badge_riley_black_cat_by_chocolatestarfire-dbxcr24.jpg)
Enjoy! :3 More art to come in the New Year!
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Your artwork looks nice Iara.
Thanks for your posts. :orbunny:
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Thank you Old Rabbit! :D
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More artwork to share...some paint work on Creative Beast Studio's Build-a-Raptor (more info on the models here (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/creativebeast/beasts-of-the-mesozoic-raptor-series-action-figure))
(https://img00.deviantart.net/08ff/i/2018/028/d/b/build_a_raptor_iara_wip_1__by_chocolatestarfire-dc1g73u.jpg)
(https://orig00.deviantart.net/d90a/f/2018/028/b/d/bariarawip2_by_chocolatestarfire-dc1hvk6.jpg)
(https://img00.deviantart.net/b93f/i/2018/031/9/9/build_a_raptor_iara_wip_3_by_chocolatestarfire-dc1t0wp.jpg)
Thanks for looking at my artwork! (:
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That raptor is looking awesome, Iara! I love the collage of drawings too - I don't see a whole lot of dino art around anymore. (:
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Your dinosaur sketches are fantastic :3
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Thank you Holt5 and Loc! :-[
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More art ahead!
https://twitter.com/Warriorfeather/status/969684050125373440 (https://twitter.com/Warriorfeather/status/969684050125373440)
https://twitter.com/Warriorfeather/status/967646922788909057 (https://twitter.com/Warriorfeather/status/967646922788909057)
https://twitter.com/Warriorfeather/status/967589857315864576 (https://twitter.com/Warriorfeather/status/967589857315864576)
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Nice to see your posting art. Looking nice too.
Old Rabbit :orbunny:
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Thanks Old Rabbit! (:
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More art ahead!
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/af52/th/pre/i/2018/154/c/5/jay_the_sabertooth_cat_80s_style_by_chocolatestarfire-dcddyam.jpg)
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/84db/th/pre/i/2018/154/7/a/moongaze_the_jaguar_90s_style_by_chocolatestarfire-dcddz6i.jpg)
(https://img00.deviantart.net/e4d9/i/2018/096/1/2/build_a_raptor_iara_wip__5_by_chocolatestarfire-dc837q3.jpg)
(https://t00.deviantart.net/poPpnNeP2T9XcsW0kdkT_CLtuvE=/fit-in/700x350/filters:fixed_height(100,100):origin()/pre00/fe09/th/pre/i/2018/154/c/6/sabertooth_skull_and_paintbrush__by_chocolatestarfire-dcde02f.jpg)
(https://t00.deviantart.net/jYdRSdYhn2IEeUk0djgrk0G1QtA=/fit-in/700x350/filters:fixed_height(100,100):origin()/pre00/8186/th/pre/i/2018/154/a/9/jay_the_sabertooth_cat_refs_2018_by_chocolatestarfire-dcde1nv.jpg)
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You always seem to inject so much happiness and personality in your drawings! Keep up the good work :)
And the build -a- raptor is cool!
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You always seem to inject so much happiness and personality in your drawings! Keep up the good work :)
And the build -a- raptor is cool!
Thank you Jade! :3
More art!! I've had a busy week! x_x :D
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/2bb6/th/pre/i/2018/157/1/0/fang_the_tiger_ko_fi_commission_by_chocolatestarfire-dcdou9l.jpg)
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/511a/th/pre/i/2018/157/b/0/kriminal_the_raptor_ko_fi_commission_by_chocolatestarfire-dcdoupo.jpg)
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/4553/th/pre/f/2018/157/3/7/draklerahlcommissionkofi2018_by_chocolatestarfire-dcdov1z.jpg)
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/b4e6/th/pre/i/2018/159/1/8/a_rather_handsome_gorgonopsid_ko_fi_commission_by_chocolatestarfire-dcdux0p.jpg)
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/5f3b/th/pre/i/2018/159/6/3/yutyrannus_ko_fi_commission_by_chocolatestarfire-dcduxis.jpg)
(https://img00.deviantart.net/2195/i/2018/159/4/f/blackburnian_warbler_deinonychus_by_chocolatestarfire-dcdv0x9.jpg)
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More art coming through!
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/cc98/th/pre/i/2018/165/1/b/commission_echrei_the_utahraptor__by_chocolatestarfire-dce6i7q.jpg)
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/531a/th/pre/i/2018/165/f/6/ko_fi_commission_scotch_the_allosaurus_by_chocolatestarfire-dcefejq.jpg)
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Whoa!
The details on the feathers and face! Nice!
(Do you scan images on a flat-bed, or do you photograph? Or are they digitally created? Sorry if I am asking dumb questions.)
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Glad you like them, Jade!
I take photos of the artwork with my phone, then upload them into Photoshop on my computer, do some editing to help with the lighting and what-not, then done!
I used to do more digital art during my MSc. I have a tablet, I just...prefer the catharsis of an actual pen/pencil to paper.
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Understood! While I do not draw much, when i do it is on paper with colored pencil and mechanical pencil. I often draw on 12x9" paper and it doesn't fit my scanner. So then I wind up photographing them with a DSLR and macro lens while trying to battle lighting and distortion. I try to use sunlight when drawing and photographing. (I used to be really into photography. ) The pencil in my hand and the marks on the page are relaxing at times.
Thanks for the info!
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Understood! While I do not draw much, when i do it is on paper with colored pencil and mechanical pencil. I often draw on 12x9" paper and it doesn't fit my scanner. So then I wind up photographing them with a DSLR and macro lens while trying to battle lighting and distortion. I try to use sunlight when drawing and photographing. (I used to be really into photography. ) The pencil in my hand and the marks on the page are relaxing at times.
Thanks for the info!
No worries, thank you for being curious about my process! 8)
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My new badge! Made with Copic markers on watercolor paper--I am really enjoying these markers!
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/6e8e/th/pre/i/2018/171/8/3/iara_badge_2018__by_chocolatestarfire-dceytfn.jpg)
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My new badge! Made with Copic markers on watercolor paper--I am really enjoying these markers!
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/6e8e/th/pre/i/2018/171/8/3/iara_badge_2018__by_chocolatestarfire-dceytfn.jpg)
Aha - the famous Copic markers! I have yet to try them myself, but I hear they are great. ;) Once again a very charming velociraptor!
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Thank you Holt5! 8)
Even more art! Lots of commissions and trades!!
(https://img00.deviantart.net/3714/i/2018/173/7/e/moongaze_the_jaguar_badge_2018_by_chocolatestarfire-dcf6hed.jpg)
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/2b31/th/pre/i/2018/195/d/0/paintless_dog_and_nevirwolf_trade_by_chocolatestarfire-dch7swy.jpg)
(https://pre00.deviantart.net/327d/th/pre/i/2018/195/5/6/ko_fi_commission_mottenfest__by_chocolatestarfire-dch88q0.jpg)
(https://img00.deviantart.net/3277/i/2018/195/b/0/riley_black_doodle_by_chocolatestarfire-dch8uws.jpg)
:)
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Blue and black markings on your panther Riley are great! Moongaze is looking winsome, of course. And I love the warm tones throughout the second image. Your dinosaur is cute, yet dangerous, and im not sure which way to run ;). Great work Iara!
Maybe if I get my skills up, I will look into these Copic markers. Hmm...
(Hey Iara, have you ever thought of doing dinosaur illustrations to teach kids or adults different species? Since no flesh survives the petrification process, artists are the only ones who can show us what they looked like. Where I live there are a few good dinosaur track formations, and each exhibit is accompied with an educational display.)
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Blue and black markings on your panther Riley are great! Moongaze is looking winsome, of course. And I love the warm tones throughout the second image. Your dinosaur is cute, yet dangerous, and im not sure which way to run ;). Great work Iara!
Maybe if I get my skills up, I will look into these Copic markers. Hmm...
(Hey Iara, have you ever thought of doing dinosaur illustrations to teach kids or adults different species? Since no flesh survives the petrification process, artists are the only ones who can show us what they looked like. Where I live there are a few good dinosaur track formations, and each exhibit is accompied with an educational display.)
Thank you, Jade! Copics definitely seem to be my medium, as it were, I really loved markers as a kid and watercolors, too...these are a blend of both, which is really nice! If you can afford them, look into them!
Making illustrations for kids/displays/books is something I have considered. I worry that the industry itself isn't the best...tons of kids/dino books are out there...I hesitate, only because I am uncertain how my drawings will be received, and what kind of story I would make! Right now I am focusing on drawing for me (and my friends!) versus on a professional level...although I am taking commissions, right now I still view my work as that of catharsis versus lucrative. Maybe someone will prove me wrong! But until then I appreciate the compliment and I am glad you like my work. :3
Dino tracks are awesome! I have seen a few in person, they are amazing in the way they capture a window in time...
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As long as your having fun you must be doing something right. Draw fur yourself. No need to go gangbusters making dough.
I'm good with electronics and programming, it lost much of it's appeal being a job for 10 years. I was much happier doing what I wanted as a hobby. Now that I am into furry, my electronics hobby is leaning that way and getting fun again.
*wink, wink* more to come on that hopefully....
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As long as your having fun you must be doing something right. Draw fur yourself. No need to go gangbusters making dough.
Thanks Jade...very true, at least for the time being. :)
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Even more art! Jade might recognize one haha!
https://www.deviantart.com/chocolatestarfire/art/Lady-in-Red-776876321 (https://www.deviantart.com/chocolatestarfire/art/Lady-in-Red-776876321)
https://www.deviantart.com/chocolatestarfire/art/Holiday-Cards-2018-Collage-776117778 (https://www.deviantart.com/chocolatestarfire/art/Holiday-Cards-2018-Collage-776117778)
https://www.deviantart.com/chocolatestarfire/art/Twitter-Giveaway-Doodle-Lion-Sona-Foo-Panda-773141655 (https://www.deviantart.com/chocolatestarfire/art/Twitter-Giveaway-Doodle-Lion-Sona-Foo-Panda-773141655)
:)
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Heck yeah I sure do recognize one in particular!
And thanks again!
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Heck yeah I sure do recognize one in particular!
And thanks again!
You're very welcome! Feel free to message me in the future if you're interested in another commission! :D
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A few more pieces of art...I made some badges for the holidays, too!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Du1pDCJUcAAPLP7.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Du1pDCJUcAAPLP7.jpg)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Du6oBppXgAE5hfD.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Du6oBppXgAE5hfD.jpg)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuvVn5FUYAAUItr.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuvVn5FUYAAUItr.jpg)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Duz0_-LUwAAYFBt.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Duz0_-LUwAAYFBt.jpg)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DvD0g4DU8AAhgyZ.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DvD0g4DU8AAhgyZ.jpg)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Du9nXuxUcAAhkE7.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Du9nXuxUcAAhkE7.jpg)
Enjoy! :D
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Nice works! Love the colors and the eye expressions!
FarFar
I took the red pill.....
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Thank you, FarFar! :D
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It's been a while, and I have more art! I participated in Jurassic June this year, and I've been busy making art and writing my novel when I'm not drowning in work!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1148058156997595136/RfJTNXQ2_400x400.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-2HNVSU4AA0jB9.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-2HNVDUEAAutWg.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-2HSv4U4AISEDk.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-2HgBiU4AE4Kg4.jpg)
Check out my Ko-fi page as well! https://www.ko-fi.com/iarawarriorfeather
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Hey these are really nice!
That killer claw is very sharp looking... be careful around GSD's...we rip easy.
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Wow! Those are some nice works! Great job! Love the colors!
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Hey these are really nice!
That killer claw is very sharp looking... be careful around GSD's...we rip easy.
Haha, thanks! Don't worry, I'm pretty satisfied thanks to a Snickers bar one of the InGen workers so kindly...er...donated! Yes, let's call it that! :3
Wow! Those are some nice works! Great job! Love the colors!
Thank you so much, FarFar! :)
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Hey these are really nice!
That killer claw is very sharp looking... be careful around GSD's...we rip easy.
Haha, thanks! Don't worry, I'm pretty satisfied thanks to a Snickers bar one of the InGen workers so kindly...er...donated! Yes, let's call it that! :3
Wow! Those are some nice works! Great job! Love the colors!
Thank you so much, FarFar! :)
So... you .. just kinda ripped the snickers bar from the InGen workers hand while on Isla Nubar? And what happened to that worker? Was he called Dennis Nedry by any chance??
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I thought Nedry was eating a Butterfinger candy bar? He did in the movie.
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I thought Nedry was eating a Butterfinger candy bar? He did in the movie.
Dang!
I think you are right!
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Hey these are really nice!
That killer claw is very sharp looking... be careful around GSD's...we rip easy.
Haha, thanks! Don't worry, I'm pretty satisfied thanks to a Snickers bar one of the InGen workers so kindly...er...donated! Yes, let's call it that! :3
Wow! Those are some nice works! Great job! Love the colors!
Thank you so much, FarFar! :)
So... you .. just kinda ripped the snickers bar from the InGen workers hand while on Isla Nubar? And what happened to that worker? Was he called Dennis Nedry by any chance??
I thought Nedry was eating a Butterfinger candy bar? He did in the movie.
I was referring to a scene in Crichton's The Lost World, when a Velociraptor kills a hunter and manages to devour their candy bar as well.
And I like Snickers. :P