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Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on March 15, 2004, 12:57:36 pm
This is where I will be posting my finished commissions!

For Beyond the Darkness:
For a larger image click here.


For a non-fur but knows I am one:
For a larger image click here.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on March 15, 2004, 01:32:45 pm
Wow! Those look awesome. Of course I've seen the one for BTD, but not the full sized pic. Looks great with the clouds.

The one with the eagle and the greyhound is so cool. Looking forward to seeing what you come up for me. *smiles* Great artwork.  :)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on March 15, 2004, 04:23:34 pm
(giggles) It will know your paws off! (LOL)

Thanks for the comments. Apparently the woman that commissioned the eagle/greyhound one was having it done for one of her friend's birthdays and the person loves eagles and greyhounds.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on March 15, 2004, 06:32:28 pm
:D Well I hope so. *smiles*

Yeer welcome. It's great that you were able to make the drawing and make the person happy with it. Very cool to see someone besides a fur commissioning you though I'm sure it happens more than I know about. I love to look at real animal art as well as anthro.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on March 15, 2004, 11:42:52 pm
My son and his family know I am a fur and so does my sister and I do real animal pics for them every year. Which I am behind for birthdays this year! (yells at self! )

If you look at my 2003 section there is a section of non-anthros. Creating those helped me get better with my art for my anthros. (smiles)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on March 16, 2004, 06:04:24 am
That's cool. My parents and several of my friends know about me being a fur and their cool with it.

Cool. I'll have to check it out. I'm sure that doing real animals would help out tremendously with doing anthro art. :)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on March 16, 2004, 11:00:21 am
I think my real animals are better than my anthros but I am working on that. (smiles)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Patrick Rangerwolf on March 16, 2004, 04:37:40 pm
Your skill with the pastel look in color amazes me.  I never can tell if you are using dry or wet media.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on March 16, 2004, 11:11:41 pm
(giggles) So far mainly dry. Those two were with Prisma pencils.

I just finished a my side of a trade for Ulario and I'm posting it under a new topic, "trades". (giggles)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Patrick Rangerwolf on March 17, 2004, 02:27:09 pm
Quote (Kada-Ru @ Mar. 16 2004, 11:11 pm)
(giggles) So far mainly dry. Those two were with Prisma pencils.

I just finished a my side of a trade for Ulario and I'm posting it under a new topic, "trades". (giggles)

Unbelievable.  It looks like you did it with acrylic. :)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on March 17, 2004, 03:00:55 pm
Quote (Kada-Ru @ Mar. 16 2004, 10:00 am)
I think my real animals are better than my anthros but I am working on that. (smiles)

That's cool. I think both your real and anthro animal drawings are wonerful.  :)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Patrick Rangerwolf on March 17, 2004, 07:08:25 pm
I see continuous improvement in Kada's art.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on March 17, 2004, 08:32:53 pm
That's great. Pretty much the same thing that I've seen in your artwork since my first commission. There has been much improvement in what I've seen from you. :)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on March 18, 2004, 10:43:34 pm
(LOL) Thanks. With all the practice we get, we BETTER improve!
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on March 19, 2004, 02:06:34 pm
Yeer welcome. :) Same thing goes for my story writing. The more that I practice, the more that I'll improve with it.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on March 23, 2004, 09:23:45 am
That is so true, Otto!
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on March 23, 2004, 04:26:05 pm
Aye, I agree.

A bit off topic, but after a few posts in my forum and a talk with Patrick last night, I might just try my paw at drawing my fursona. I'm not quite sure what I'll come up with, but it should be interesting. I'm not at all an artist so when I get around to it, we'll see how it'll look.  :D
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on March 27, 2004, 02:28:05 am
Can't wait to see what you come up with, Otto! (smiles)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on March 27, 2004, 01:20:36 pm
You're not the only one, Kada-Ru. This is a whole new thing that I'm going to dive into. I've pruchased a book, "How to Draw Animals" by Jack Hamm. I also plan on getting his other books as well. They were recommended by a good friend of mine, Major Q. So, for the time being, I'll be practicing shapes and trying to put together a structure for me to use. :)

Speaking of Major Q, he is currently doing a commission for me. I made a new topic thread in my forum section that will have drawings that have been done for me. I have a color tested version of the pic there alreday. Please check it out when you get the chance. It's so awesome. :)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 04, 2004, 02:29:27 pm
Sorry I have been so busy that I have missed this post, Otto!

I will check things out on your forum.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 04, 2004, 06:01:45 pm
*big otter smile* That's alright, I know how everyone gets busy. I've been quite busy myself with the story and trying to get into drawing. I still need to get some materials. I should begin sometime this week. :)


Awesome. Thanks so much. I recently was chatting with Captain Q and he said that my commission is almost done. :) Just a few days ago, I got Patrick's newest commission in the mail. YAY!! It's now framed and hanging on my wall.



Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 05, 2004, 10:18:43 am
(giggles) I sketched out your piece last night. (smiles)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 05, 2004, 10:51:01 am
*jumps up and down* Awesome. Can't wait to see it. I'm definately looking forward to seeing what you drew. *smiles*
Title: Commissions
Post by: Patrick Rangerwolf on April 06, 2004, 12:21:23 pm
*wolfs looks around and sniffs*

Kada, where are you hiding all of this new art you've been scanning.  I wanna see it.  *wags tail*
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 06, 2004, 12:55:27 pm
(giggles) In page protectors!

Ok, I will get them up so all can see the sketches. (smiles)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 06, 2004, 01:41:46 pm
Awesome. :) I'll be looking out for them. *sightly wags his tail* Heh. It's a bit hard to do that.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 06, 2004, 11:12:09 pm
(giggles) Need to finish up a couple other things first and then I will get them up for viewing.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 06, 2004, 11:14:16 pm
:cool: Can't wait to see what you drew. I got more of my story done and I just posted. If you get a chance, please check it out.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 06, 2004, 11:36:09 pm
(giggles) Ok.

I drew your character with regular wings but I will redo them so they are dragon wings. (smiles) Sorry about that.


Larger image click here
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 07, 2004, 02:44:47 pm
Hehe, I'm a stud. *smiles* That's quite alright about the wings. The ones that you did draw do look quite nice on me. Thanks for making the change though. Can't wait to see it. Pretty cool seeing me with digitrade legs. First drawing made of me with them. :) I love the femmes. Very nice, and my baithing suit is rather intreresting.  :blush:

Thanks Kada-Ru. I love it. *big toothy otter grin*
Title: Commissions
Post by: Nocte on April 07, 2004, 04:59:18 pm
The vixens certainly don't seem to mind the regular wings. :D

But isn't the muzzle very long for an otter?
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 07, 2004, 05:36:37 pm
(giggles) I'm glad you like it Otto. What's wrong with the bathing suit? Too small? Too large? You want an old time swim suit with the straps? (LOL)

I have this one scanned so I will always have a copy of it with the regular wings. The colored version though will have the right wings. (smiles)

Yes Unicorn, I have to look at some pics to get the head right. Luckily, this was only a sketch.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 07, 2004, 05:59:13 pm
:blush: *chuckles* Oh, I really love the swimsuit. It looks just fine. Just the right size. :)

Hey, if you need any pictures of otters to look at, I have many websites that'll be able to help you out. Just let me know and I can send you a PM with several URL's.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 07, 2004, 06:01:10 pm
Quote (Unicorn @ April 07 2004, 3:59 pm)
The vixens certainly don't seem to mind the regular wings. :D

But isn't the muzzle very long for an otter?

:blush: *hides in his wings* Yeah, they seem not to mind the wings. I likes the vixens.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 07, 2004, 08:14:07 pm
(smiles) I'm glad you like. I don't know how to draw younger fursons. One day when SOE and I both have some time together, he said he would help me learn to draw them. :)

Sure, send me some otter links. That would help a bunch! That way I don't have to look them up on the web. (LOL) I feel like being lazy today. (smiles)

I think the vixens are smitten with his 'muscles'! (smiles)

Once we get our new website up I will have some time to work on artwork and will finish coloring all my sketches and the trades/commissions etc. And then find time to finish artwork for AC! (LOL)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 07, 2004, 09:19:12 pm
Well, I think that you drew my young fursona quite well. That sounds great that Patrick is helping you out. He'll be a tremendous help with the younger fur drawing.

Okay, I'll post them here for ya. This will take a bit. *opens up many windows*

http://www.dailyanimals.net/albums/daily/0135_161_6180_IMG.jpg
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery....D=71389
http://www.otternet.com/galleries/naotter/ This has a ot of pics.
http://www.sfzoo.org/cgi-bin/animals.py?ID=55
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6495/lutra.html
http://www.centennial.k12.mn.us/bhe....ex.html Too Cute! :)
http://www.whozoo.org/Intro2003/BeckLamont/RLL_riverotter.html

Okay, I think that'll help you out. I have so many websites and pages saved. Can you tell?  *smiles*

Hehe. Yeah, it seems that the vixens are smitten with my "muscles" *big otter grin*  :blush:

Sounds great, looking forward to seeing your new site and going to AC. It'll be great to meet you, WS, and all that are going to be there.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 07, 2004, 10:03:40 pm
(giggles) Thanks for the links. I always save the images to my hd since some URL's go down. That way I still have the pics.

We are working on it as we speak. Need to get it finished then we may put up a small ad here on the forums but nothing big. It doesn't have anything to do with Furtopia.

Yes, it will be great meeting you all at AC and seeing SOE again!

*edit* Got the pics!

The pups are so adorable! (smiles) Yes, I learned a lot about how to draw them just downloading the pics. (smiles)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 07, 2004, 10:13:40 pm
*smiles* Yeer welcome. You also have all the commissions that Patrick has done for me also to help you out if needed. While his site is temporarily down, you can access them from my site. I save all images to my HD. You should see my otter folder. It's filled with so many pics. :)

Sounds great. I'm sort of working on my webpage as well. I just uploaded a new background for my 2nd index page. I'm trying out different looks to see what I like.

It'll be wonderful to meet everyone that I've gotten to know. Both here, in my LJ, and through my yahoo groups. I have so many to meet. 4 days is just not enough. *sigh*
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 07, 2004, 11:10:53 pm
I just downloaded all, but one, of the pics on the links you sent me.

Oh cool. Remember though, you don't want your pages too different or it will boggle your viewers brains. (smiles)

Yes, 4 days just isn't enough to meet everyone and do everything! (LOL)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 07, 2004, 11:35:27 pm
Cool. If you need more, just let me know. I have a good collection of otter pages.

Thanks, I'll most likely find a background that I really like and stick to that one for all my web pages. I have a few to choose from. :)

Aye, the con needs to be at least a week just so one can get to meet everyone and hang out with them.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 08, 2004, 11:19:50 am
The ones you gave me will work just fine. Thanks, Otto!

In a few months, or a year, you can always change the scenery. Nothing says you have to keep the same style the entire life of the webpage. (smiles)

and then another week just to see everything that is going on! (LOL)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 08, 2004, 03:03:15 pm
Yeer Welcome. I'm more than happy to help out. Looking forward to seeing the drawing.

That's true. I just need to sit down and mess around with the program that I use and see it's full potential for making webpages. I've just been doing basic stuff and I want to add a bit more flair to my pages.

LOL! Exactly. This will be my first convention so I'm going to try and get the most out of it while I'm there. I need to learn to go without sleep for about 4 days.  :shock:
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 09, 2004, 11:39:58 am
For myself, I have started using Dreamweaver MX and I LOVE it! I haven't found anything about it yet that I don't like. I am so used to keying everything in by hand that this seems like a cheat program!

It's a fantastic program. (smiles)

Trust me, a lot of folks do go without sleep the wholetime! (LOL)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 09, 2004, 03:04:32 pm
Cool. Sounds like a great program. I'm quite happy with what I use. Maybe after I get a better understanding of how to make webpages, I might be able to use the program that you have. I'm still learning just how to do things.

Well, maybe the younger furs might be able to go without sleep for a long period of time, but I might try to catch some Z's here and there. Still, with all the excitement, I might be able to go without sleep for a little while.  :shock:
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 12, 2004, 01:54:49 am
(giggles) I get sleep because I can't go without!

Use what you are used to. (smiles)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 12, 2004, 08:15:15 am
*chuckles* I hear ya. Same goes for me. I need sleep so I can functuon somewhat.

Yeah, you're right. I'll stick with what I'm using. Thanks. :)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 12, 2004, 11:00:45 am
When you are ready to move onto using something else, you will. That is what happened to me. (smiles)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 12, 2004, 12:01:40 pm
Sounds good. I'm slowly learning the html aspect of making webpages. Hopefully I'll have a better understanding of it as I go further in developing my website.  :)
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on April 15, 2004, 11:20:42 am
Oh, you will! (giggles) I would see something on another site that I really liked and I would try and implement that into my own webpage. I learned a lot from trial and error. Do this then see what happens. Do that to see what happens etc.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Otto Lontra on April 15, 2004, 02:18:49 pm
That's pretty much how I learn a lot of things. Through trial and error. I have definately been doing a lot of that with my website. I haven't done much to it as of late since I'm trying to concentrate really hard on finishing the initial draft of my story. Hopefully I'll be able to work a bit on my site over the weekend. I see all kinds of things from other sites that I would love to implement onto mine.
Title: Commissions
Post by: Kada-Ru on May 19, 2004, 12:14:26 am
Most likely after AC I will redo my website. Mainly because of the design it now has can only be appreciated on Mozilla. :( Oh well. We learn as we go along! (smiles)!