*growf!*

Happy Friday all! Heh, honest I'm really not trying to make late paw-mails a "thing." I keep seeming to get consistently busy in the mornings of late. It was also a bit of a rough on-call week. BUT - I am free now! Hopefully can get some kayaking in this weekend if the weather holds out. :)

As always, PLEASE COMMENT! Your feedback whether it be on the journal posts or by e-mail helps give new ideas and shape this publication. Let me know what YOUR favourites are, and share your thoughts and ideas. Also, if you see pictures from artists I have not posted before, please send me a PM or e-mail - I'm happy to get help with finding stuff, and will credit ya if I think it's a good enough picture for the list (which, keep in mind, I do try to limit to only the best paw-stuff of the last few days). Alrighty... let's get started:


Open For Commissions:

 TheBigMansini: (info - http://bigmansini.deviantart.com/jo.....N-8D-543469268) A frequent drawer of most-awesome feet and footpaws! Just check out his gallery, and if interested, follow the instructions in the post above.

 StarvinArtMajor: (info - https://www.weasyl.com/journal/8891.....ly-commissions) 3 more slots left for July (at the time of writing this anyway) of this talented artist. Very high-quality shaded work, and though not paw-centric, she can draw very nice ones.

 AudioVideoMeow: (info - https://www.weasyl.com/journal/8899.....mmissions-halp) AVM is taking some emergency commissions at very reasonable prices - check it out for more info.

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LEGEND:
nsfw = Nudity and/or adult situation
nsfw-ish = Impending adult situation, suggestive nudity
sfw-ish = mostly safe, but implied pending adult stuff, or anatomically correct bumps. :P
sfw = hopefully won't damage anyone's brains if they see it on your screen
m = male
f = female
f-h = mostly female hermaphrodite
m-h = mostly male hermaphrodite
h = hermaphrodite (50/50 for m/f)
tm = transgender/inter-sexed, identifies as male
tf = transgender/inter-sexed, identifies as female
macro = super-sized characters involved
micro = tiny sized characters involved
ref = character reference sheet
charr! = is a Guild Wars 2 charr character... I'm biased here - they're sexy and get their own rating. :P
po = Paws Only; IE, the image is just footpaws/feet
TCO! = Tame Comments Only (don't post suggestive or sexual comments on artists page; they don't want/like it)
Pawsexual = Person who derives 51% or more of their sexual drive from Feet/Paws
rl-human = Real life human foot picture
art-human = digital or traditional art, human foot picture
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Most Pawesome Picture:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17002000/ (nsfw, m/m)

Artist: Rooc (aka Fly)
Characters: Loki Roland (https://www.furaffinity.net/user/zarus195/) and Muddy Wolf (https://www.furaffinity.net/user/biglovingwolf)

Why: Two mates with a shared love of paws, plain and simple! Nicely drawn image that focuses 100% on paws while finding an equal balance between sweet and sexy. I really enjoy the pictures of these guys, always so happy to just be at each others soles. ^_^


CariFoxLeopard:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16981766/ (sfw, m)

Cari never ceases to amaze in how many ways she can cutely portray something. XD And boy does this guy have thick paws on him too - great looking pads, and silly cute picture. ^_^


ZP92:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16981267/ (nsfw, f)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16990600/ (nsfw-ish, m/f)
(alt. link): http://zp92.deviantart.com/art/Sorcery-543501273

1st pic: Hmm... what's that rustling past these weeds.... oh, it's Florgaria! This beautiful lady is a very creative spcies that ZP's come up with. Those big, beautiful feet of hers are so nicely highlighted by the leaf anklets. But... if you ever encounter this lovely lady, you're not likely to remember it - after enjoying your time with her, she emits a chemical that makes you forget all about it. For all you know... maybe you have already enjoyed those soles. ;)

2nd pic: ZP's "Abriika" the sorceress making a new friend with Graywolf87's "Daeni" the sorcerer. Two dangerously powerful magic users with a thing for making people worship their feet. *Ponders* I bet they don't even need the magic. ;) Anyway - Daeni's sexy look was created by RedFeathers' take on him, so............


RedFeathers:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16979688/ (sfw-ish, m)

.... here's RedFeathers' take! Personally I really, really like the design of the feet here. Human-ish feet are not easy to get right, proportionally, and RedFeathers really nailed it here. Even more impressive that this is a male character with such nice proportions. YAY!


BlueMaster:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16987572/ (nsfw, m/m)

We'd all love to be in Scry's position here! Lucky Collie gets to enjoy that big, unique footpaw of Padisha's about as point-blank as possible. Nice full character views, nice looking paws, and a picture that is 100% paw-centric in tone.


Iggi:
https://www.weasyl.com/submission/1.....ion-volcan-ref (sfw, m, ref.)
(alt. link) http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16979031/

A nice reference picture of Volcan. Now how would you like that hunk to show up and rescue you from a fire? :3 Even better, imagine getting to take those big boots off and tend his nice paws at the end of the day? ^_^


BlackChaos666:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17001640/ (nsfw, m/m, charr!)

Because charr! Nuughh... two very sexy male charrs spending a little off-duty time together. First... and I know I keep saying it, but good gods, does BlackChaos EVER do nice charr, and second - pretty nice views of both their paws in this image. :3


Tag (aka Staggard):
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17000306/ (nsfw-ish, m/m)

*snickers* That title with that expression. SO GOOD! Very amusing picture by the masterful Tag, in which we get a pretty darn nice look at their footpaws, even those aren't central to the image. Ghost's right foot especially - wow, that is a lovely head-on view.


PixieFyre:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16999722/ (sfw, m, ref.)

Part 2 of Ether3al's character reference sheet, which details those huge, amazing (and pretty uniquely styled) feet of his.


AeonAngelus:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16998929/ (sfw-ish, multiple-characters)

A nice paw-centric YCH pic featuring all sorts of lucky folks enjoying some cute paws. I think I envy Dorey most so happily smoothed under that nice coon-paw. :3


NateDay:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17003922/ (nsfw, f)

The incredibly beautiful Artica! This is one of those characters you just can't help but admire for the simplicity and gorgeous design, and this is a really nice take on her. Very nice in-your-face shot of her footpaw and cute digitigrade sole.


Venerit:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16998684/ (nsfw, m)

Another cute guy on the list - look at those little paw pads! So cute. ^_^ And such a confident look too.


Vallhund:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16996545/ (nsfw, m/f, TCO!)

Sexy dinos! Now this is neat in that it's certainly a departure from the usual characters that Vallhund draws, and she pulled it off beautifully! The female is showing off a very lovely look at her raptor-like soles and toes to enjoy. :)


Rukis:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16996390/ (nsfw, m/m)

You gotta love the emotion that Rukis so often puts into her work. Here's Puck and Luther, having a very tender moment - lovely view of Puck's footpaw.


Gorsha_Pendragon:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16993597/ (nsfw, f-h)

A pretty albino hyena named Anastasya. Simple pose that gives a nice look at her cute footpaws.


Tojo-the-Thief:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16992927/ (nsfw, m)

Waaaait a minute.... I don't think that's how that's supposed to be used! Oh well - offers up a nice view of that right footpaw while he's ugh... misusing locker room supplies. XD


Tazara:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16992117/ (sfw, f)

Awww... so beautiful and cute all at once. ^_^ This is Rai, and mmmf... those eyes! She has such a disarming, smile-inducing look to her. It's a neat choice for the pose too in how well it stands out from more typical poses, and also does a lovely job of showing off her cute feet.


Yaoifairy:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16990663/ (sfw, m)

Here's Kazu, cuddling a little plushie and looking adorable! And while looking adorable, is also teasing the heck out of us with those big, beautiful feet of his! Really awesome sole detail on this with such big, soft looking pads.


TickleLabs:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16988836/ (nsfw-ish, m/f)

Part 2 of a comic from May (see description for the link to the first page) where Tails gets to finally enjoy Amy's sleeping soles. Or....... is she? ;)


Character Highlight: Rhys!

Owner/creator: VampireKitty

Main Site: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/vampirekitty/

Alternative sites: https://www.weasyl.com/~vampirekitty (Not Active)

Gender: Genderfluid (Male)

Height: 5’6"

Weight: 125lbs

Orientation: Pansexual (Masculine Bias)

Relationship Status: Taken

Special Abilities/Powers (Answered as Rhys):
* Nothing I’d consider a special power. I am however particularly skilled in teasing if I’m in the mood. I’m nearly always in the mood to tease. ;)
* I’m also a professional tailor, mainly catering to those looking for an LGBT friendly person and people looking for a particular form of costume. I refuse to do wedding dresses.

Picture Examples:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/13440790/ (SFW)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/11468932/ (SFW)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/13535846/ (SFW)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10874555/ (SFW)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/11624259/ (SFW)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10883560/ (SFW)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16684431/ (SFW)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/12119489/ (NSFW)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/14848280/ (NSFW)

Character Summary:
(VK) Rhys is a flirty and rather effeminate rat that thrives on teasing others so much so that it can even be said he gets off to it. Despite naturally being polyamorous he tends to live a fairly monogamous life when it comes to his love life. He’s the kind of person to flirt with everyone that appeals to him and never really put out or have interest beyond getting them excited. He’s not often keen on making close friends, but those who manage to get close to him know him for his carefree personality and drive to do what pleases him no matter what anyone else thinks. Others know his general love of sewing and showing off. If he’s teasing you, you’ve caught his eye, but don’t get your hopes up for anything more ;)

Commenting on Images:
(VK) Anything sfw and on content of image itself is fine. I’d prefer comments go no further than appreciation and generally saying what you find attractive/alluring/sexy or whatever. I love knowing what others think, but I find forced rp and sexually charged comments telling me what you’d like to do to him pretty creepy and unwelcome most of the time. Wanting to touch his feet or hair is one thing (and perfectly okay), intense detail of how you want [insert character here] to do xyz is another. Especially in regards to Rhys. I know he’s a tease, but he more than likely wants nothing more than to let you know what you can’t have.

Some Q&A - answered both by VampireKitty, and as Rhys (indicated as such):

(TC) Perhaps the obvious first question - Rhys has really cute feet, and has been seen flaunting them in a few pictures. What does he think of footpaws - are they something he's into?

(VK) He finds them alluring when bare and well kept, but has no real interest in them beyond general appreciation (save one case). That being said, he is into other’s enjoyment of paws. It’s part of the reason he likes to put them on display.

(TC) If into paws, a more direct question - how so? Does that include liking his own?

(Rhys) I like my own paws, but mainly for the sole purpose of making a few close friends happy and teasing many others. That being said, I am inexplicably drawn to my mate’s paws on a more intimate level. So, it’s certainly possible but exceedingly rare.

(TC) Rhys seems to have a heck of a powerful talent for knowing how to be as teasing as possible (and immensely successful at it). Has that ever back-fired on him?

(VK) It has a couple of times. More often backfiring is people getting angry because they misconstrued either his gender or intentions. Occasionally it’s led to some people trying to take it quite a bit farther than he was ever willing to go. His general policy is “I wasn’t hiding anything. You didn’t ask, so I didn’t tell you.” Generally all goes well though.

(TC) Rhys is also incredibly comfortable and confident with his personality and identity - was this always the case?

(Rhys) Yes and no, as a child I often had conflicting feelings about it. I was very well aware that I simply was interested in stereotypical female things and nothing was going to change that. My parents were less than happy and constantly reminded of the behavior being inappropriate for a boy. As I got older and more defiant they eventually gave up and let me do as I pleased. That led to an increasing confidence especially as high school hit and I could confirm that it had little to no effect on other people’s attraction to me. Other than societal confusion though, I’ve always been extremely comfortable with who I was.

(TC) Has Michelle (Mitch) ever successfully managed to brush his hair? XD

(Rhys) Once or twice. I tend to purposely distract her when she gets close to being done. Mitch has surprised me and pulled through, though I was immediately told to reward her for doing so. Sometimes I wonder if the silly dog realizes they don’t have to actually do anything to get to my feet.

(TC) How on Earth did he learn to be SO good at pushing the right buttons on people?

(VK) Observation mostly and some practice. He’s always had a habit of watch others for awhile and cataloging different reactions to different situations. He did this a lot in the younger years when his parents were more insistent he “behave like a boy”. Of course such skills have sharpened over the years to the point that even when not needing the information, he has a habit of picking up on it.

(TC) What are some of the things Rhys really dislikes in others?

(VK) Lack of Personal Hygiene. He prides himself on being very clean and is not very fond of being around others who make no effort. Controlling behavior and bigotry, especially when in conjunction with one another. Lack of self-confidence. He can be willing to work with others on this but it really bothers him.

And there we go! First Paw-Mail of July completed. Actually can't believe it's July already. O_o Have a safe weekend everyone, and Happy Independence Day to all the 'Murican's on the list!

TC