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Okay so first off, I'm just gonna start using Mail/Journal because... yeah, it's pretty much both. Or should we come up with a better name for these things? Please share your thoughts!

Second - this Paw-Mail/journal would normally feature a character highlight... and it still does, but I had a rather cool request; an artist I wanted to highlight mentioned that today is her birthday, and that she'd love to be highlighted ON her birthday. Sooooo... today's paw-mail/journal features a special Birthday Artist Highlight! Scroll down to see how our birthday girl is, read all her awesome responses, AND go wish her a happy birthday too!


Furs-In-Need
Please re-broadcast if you can...

 Kabier &  Jasonafex: (info - https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6929815/) Long story short, Kabier & Jasonafex's living situation has been a deteriorating nightmare due to some family issues. They are seeking a potential roommate in Southern Ontario (Canada). If you live within a couple hours or less of the Hamilton area and have a place or are looking to room with others, please check out their journal for more details and get in contact with Kabier if interested.


Open for Commissions

 TalksToDogs (info - https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6930123/) Pencil and Sketch commissions open. A great artist with a real talent for doing paws. :)

 Iggi (info - https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6930429/) Opening Sunday for 6 to 8 slots. Be sure to read all the details carefully! Iggi has a pretty refined process and ToS for stuff. Few artists draw footpaws better than Ms. Iggi, so if you were wanting an epic, picture, better note the time and try to get a slot!

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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/17253217/ (sfw, m, multiple-micro)


Artist: Darkomi - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/darkomi

Characters:
Renki BlackWolf - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/renki-blackwolf/
CarCar - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/carcar
Xiaowolf - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/xiaowolf
Mr-Pink - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/mr-pink
BlackyMoon - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/blackymoon

Why: Because if YOU were a micro, and Renki said "hey - would you like to get on my feet and just... enjoy them?" You would TOTALLY say yes and do just what these lucky guys were! Renki's got such sexy and well kept paws and is always happy to share them with friends. His generosity and creative approach to sharing made this one an easy pick for most pawesome. :)


CariFoxLeopard:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17259846/ (sfw, m)

WonderTheFox with a very surprised look on his face - maybe he wasn't expecting to be seen in his Batman boxers. :P At any rate, one very lovely view of his big, beautiful footpaws.


Yaoifairy:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17240946/ (nsfw, m)

Drood again - showing off some very, very smooth paws (foot and hand paws at that), along with his rather big fun-stick. I think he's wanting you to make a choice. :P


Rukis:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17241481/ (nsfw, m)

The character Luther posing for a tease. Not technically a paw-tease, but his footpaws do show rather nicely in this picture. Oh how sad he'd be with we paw-lovers and pawsexuals only going for his feet. XD


LigerJazz:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17241506/ (nsfw, m/f/m)

Part of a series of consensual vore pictures - this one shows the very cute feet of a canine guy (sorry, not sure what the character names are) about to go down the hatch.


Restif:
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Adrea.....show-549903973 (sfw, f, art-human)

This time we get to see Adrea and Lynette side-by-side; Restif's two top female models (or Sirens as he likes to call them) next to one another. Both have been rendered with the new genesis 2 models, which have extremely well done feet. What's interesting (to me anyway) is actually seeing the two side by side because you can easily see their feet are different, despite both having the sort of proportions and layout that I'd say puts them in the top 5% of female feet for looks. Both are very attractive looking, though I think I'm still leaning a bit towards Lynette (the one on the left) for my favourite here. :)


Patto:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17259657/ (nsfw, m/f)

We get a nice look here at the females soles during this playful romp. Not sure of the characters' names.


Modem Leolynx & Zharr18 (collab.):
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17257813/ (sfw, m)

Zharr18's character about to smoosh his big purdy foot on ya! Modem did he lineart and Zharr coloured it all in and shaded it.


BlondeVelvet:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17255215/ (sfw, f)

The beautiful Veraseral in anthro form, showing off her amazing footpaws. :3 I have known Veraseral for a LONG time now - about 13 years. Wonderful, caring and playful dragon. ^_^


F-R95:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17254828/ (nsfw, f)

I do SO love how those long open-toed stockings draw so much more attention to the big, beautiful sole pads sticking out of them. :3 Very pretty lady, and nice colours too.


Inu-Jean:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17253436/ (nsfw, f/m, macro)

Cynder from Spyro in huge macro-size, showing off her gorgeous and detailed soles! I like the design of them - ball pads, but not toe pads makes them very unique, and Inu-Jean's done a nice job of detailing on the lines in her soles, arch and base of the toes. Oh and... erm... admittedly, very lovely chest too. ^^;


Higsby:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17245313/ (nsfw, m)

This cute dingo is Benig, and first off... what a great taste he has in drinks! Second, what a great pose! Love that his cute footpaw is propped up in pretty much equal offer to his man-canon. I choose paw. Then Whiskey. Mmmm.


Catwolf:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17250142/ (nsfw, m)

Sexy hybrid character with canine-like paws, but webbed toes! VERY nice! This is the alternate version - the original had a less intense shading and is here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17246772/


Flynx-Flink:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17246115/ (nsfw, m/m)

Two canine males at the moment of a passionate release. We get one very gracious view of the top guys's sole.


Nommz:
https://www.weasyl.com/submission/1054316/lookit (nsfw, m)

One heck of a noticeable pose to show everyone he's got paws! And they are mega cute... and fuzzy. :P


Xainy:
https://www.weasyl.com/submission/1.....g-for-mistress (nsfw-ish, m)

This sexy guy is waiting for his mistress in the most alluring way possible. The pose is great for how nicely it shows off his nice soles.


Syera:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16602282/ (sfw, m)

Thanks to Irreverent the Otter for the heads-up on this one - a very pretty fem-boy type character with lavishly detailed footpaws and pads.


Lipton:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17254792/ (nsfw-ish, f)

And thanks to Reaver666 for the heads up on this one; this lovely lady is presenting her super-fuzzy soles for you, and I like how the pose makes the footpaws the main point of the image while still offering quite a good look at everything else as well. Very cute.



Birthday Artist Highlight:  Catwolf!

When asked if she would do a highlight, she said yes, but asked if I could do it on her birthday, so SURE! I've enjoyed Catwolf's talented work for a while now, and her stuff has certainly been linked in these lists many times before so have a read and learn a bit more about the talented artist behind all those great pictures. :)

Main Site: https://www.furaffinity.net/user/catwolf/

Alternative sites: [none]

Work Samples:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16492454/ (sfw-ish, m)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17015162/ (sfw, m/m, po)
http://i.imgur.com/blpRkd8.jpg (sfw, ?, po)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/11671971/ (nsfw, m)
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/9936131/ (sfw, m)

Commission Info: I don't have official commission info yet, but the baseline for full color is $35 per character, note me for details and other pictures (like pawshots).


Some Q&A

(TC) What sort of interest in footpaws do you have (if any - and feel free to explain maybe why you like drawing them)?

(Catwolf) I've always enjoyed cat and dog paws throughout my life, I think they are adorable and highly aesthetic compared to real human feet. I've come to enjoy drawing plantigrade feet as well since then, but digitigrade paws are still my favorite.

(TC) What type of commentary do you like on your work? What sort of comments do you not like, or don't want (say, creepy comments or whatever)?

(Catwolf) I enjoy comments that criticize my work, in a positive or constructive way. Don't be afraid to comment if something looks "off" in one of my pictures. Please don't post creeper comments towards myself a la "I want to suck on your toes". It's okay to say that about the character depicted in the image, but it's NOT okay to address me as a person with such comments/requests.

(TC) Do you have anything you'd like to personally say to the folks in the Paw-Mail?

(Catwolf) I just want to thank you for having me, and I really hope you enjoy my work. It is great to get new people on my page <3

(TC) How did you start drawing, and when/where/how did that end up leading you to the furry fandom?

(Catwolf) I've been drawing ever since I can remember, but got serious with it in my mid-teens with anime style art. When I was 18, my friend Karakina introduced me to furry art and FA. He was kind of a mentor to me for a while, and actually taught me a lot about how to draw animal paws!

(TC) Does your interest for footpaws (if you have one, that is), spill over into real life and humans? Explain.

(Catwolf) It does, but not in a sexual way and not with humans. I still think dog and cat paws are absolutely adorable and I won't pass up a chance to touch them whenever I meet a pet that will let me!

(TC) What about with furries? In that fantasy context, do you have an interest in paws or is it still pretty much the same idea?

(Catwolf) As for furry paws, I do find them interesting in a sexual sense, but much like people tend to enjoy breasts. it's mostly an adoration for their shape, looks and how they (would) feel to touch. I do enjoy images of my characters involved in paw-jobs and paw worship, giving or receiving!

(TC) Given you do a good bit of paw stuff, do you have a particular favourite footpaw/character so far? Who would that be?

(CatWolf) My favorite paws to draw are still digitigrade style canine paws like these: http://i.imgur.com/blpRkd8.jpg. I like being challenged with different paws of course, but canine are hands down my favorite to draw! That aside, I have to admit my favorite character's paws to draw are of Zarus195's character Loki, mainly because I designed his character with him and I think large wide paws like that are adorable and sexy! Well and he's one of my closest friends, so that really influences my answer here too :)

(TC) What is your favourite sort of commission or drawing challenge to get?

(Catwolf) I personally love drawing pin-ups and softcore types of images, as well as just paws-only images. I love to be challenged with new kinds of paws/feet to draw, especially ones that are not as common as feline and canine!

(TC) Do you have any sort of advice for anyone who would like to take up drawing (like where to start, or something that is helpful)?

(Catwolf) DONT QUIT. EVER. I know it's cheesy advice, but sticking with it is the key. If you just got started, there is no shame at all in tracing and copying for practice at first (just don't label and advertise it as your own art). It's a great way to get started and train your hand to draw what your mind wants it to.

(TC) Do you have any particular pet-peeves when it comes to drawing or working as an artist?

(Catwolf) Poorly designed characters with clashing fur colors and crazy patterns. I enjoy creating harmony in an image, and that is REALLY hard to achieve when your character is checkerboard green and pink with yellow dickbutt markings all over it's fur.

(TC) What do you find the most attractive thing in art about anthro characters (can be General, mature, or adult commentary)?

(Catwolf) In general, I just enjoy the incredible variety of styles in furry art. There's a style for everyone and it's a very inclusive community that is open to people from all walks of life.

Thank you very much for taking all the time to answer so many questions, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Catwolf is 27 today, so go wish her a happy birthday if you can, and give her a thank you for all this great feedback!

And.... now onto the usual character highlight...


Character Highlight:  Hera!

Site: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/hera

Height: Varies, normally 6’2

Weight: Varies, normally 150 lbs

Gender: Female

Orientation: Straight

Relationship Status: Single

Special Abilities/Powers:
* Ability to grow just by thinking about it.
* Strong legs can propel her to 25 mph, faster than an Olympic runner.

Picture Examples:
As I draw horribly myself, I often commission others. These are artists I highly respect and recommend:

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8621247/
Artist: Vegabone: http://www.furaffinity.net/gallery/vegabone/ (2 months inactive)

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16817543/
Artist: Abluedeer http://www.furaffinity.net/gallery/abluedeer/ (active)

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/15378076/
Artist: firefly8083 (Mitsy) http://www.furaffinity.net/user/firefly8083 (active)

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14426414/
Artist: Teaselbone http://www.furaffinity.net/user/teaselbone (active)

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14345037/
Artist: Talkstodogs http://www.furaffinity.net/user/talkstodogs (active)

(Hera) Hera doesn’t really have a back story, however she was born as an orphan. She does not know much of her parents. She was born with a gift of at will growth which she discovered as an adult. Her owner is very fond of German Shepherds and collects them.

Commenting on Images: (Hera) I often commission other artists and I enjoy people who like my character. I wish people give the original artist more credit. As far as comments I don’t like, I don’t like when people bring up realism when there’s macro involved. It’s not meant to be real.

Some Q&A

(TC) In all the images we see of Hera, her size seems to vary a lot; is that part of her abilities as a character, or is it more just non-canon imagery?

(Hera) This is one of her abilities and one of her owner's major likes. She can grow at will within limits. She cannot grow larger than then a planet but she can grow big enough to smash entire cities with just her foot. She is playful destructive not caring for who she smashes underfoot, though she would definitely spare any male that can please her.

(TC) Hera's footpaws feature pretty prominently in most of the artwork with her - does she like paws herself, or is it more about forcing hers on others?

(Hera) Hera enjoys forcing her paws onto others, whether same size or larger. She does not care for paws herself though her owner definitely does.

(TC) What are her reactions to micro's that, instead of running, are a little too pleasantly shocked at her beauty (or her paws)? Is she receptive to that, or is that a terrible mistake on their part?

(Hera) She would be receptive. She can be playful and is willing to spare life if they please her. She enjoys getting her feet pampered, paw pads rubbed, toe claws sharpened.

(TC) What are some of her favorite things to do on any given day?

(Hera) She can easily blend in and interact at her small regular size. She is often at the beach sunning herself, but as a macro, she loves crushing cars and buildings. She loves the feeling of the crunch under her body or her foot. She is a carefree girl who likes the outdoors, often playing with cities as her toys.

(TC) Is there anything that Hera really, really hates?

(Hera) Hera does not like other macros and can get easily envious for those that get attention. Her German Shepherd instincts kick in often and wants to be in charge.

(TC) More often than not, we seem to see her in the nude; she doesn't seem shy about her body. Does she have a favorite feature about herself, and why?

(Hera) She is not afraid to show off her assets. She has a wild instinct side of showing off to males. Her favorite feature would be her butt and how she likes to flaunt it.

And there you go! A big thank you to Hera for taking the time to answer all the questions! Now you know if you run into a giant beautiful Hera strolling around that you best admire those nice footpaws 'cause you don't want to be on her bad-list (or toy-list). ;)

And that wraps up today's very big Paw-Mail/Journal... letter... thing. We really should pick a better name for it. :P Have a good weekend everyone! Happy Birthday Catwolf!

TC