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10 years ago
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Sharing the love because it's Valentine's Day (almost) and I don't think I've ever really posted a proper artist admiration journal?
If I did, it was a long time ago.
You guys probably know a lot of these. I still think it's important to give them credit for the wonderful work they do! I don't usually suggest artists unless I believe in them 110% so you should definitely check out every single one of them!!
I'm also going to list specifically what I like about them and their art. ;v; Then I'd like to share a piece of artwork of theirs that I think really explains what I love about them.
MY PERSONAL IDOLS:
These are artists that really dig deep with me... Something about them resonates on a personal level with me and drives me to become the best I can be. I have a lot of respect and love for these people.
I didn't notice until recently how much Aycee has really inspired me. Their style is literally the epitome of what I aspire to be, and I think it's obvious looking at their style and my own that as I grow and practice, our styles are actually somewhat similar. Though, I feel miles behind them. The expressive-ness of their artwork, general color usage, and especially their skill with cel shading are what draw me to their art. Alternatively, they also have an NSFW account by the name of roanoak
[Adult rating warning for CARTOON GORE, including internal organs] http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18008906/
Vani was one of my first inspirations. Admittedly, I originally based the way I drew eyes off their style. I loved the large, round eye style they used. Back then I had NO clue how to draw eyes besides flat circles. Through studying their style, I learned a lot about how round, flowing lines can give a character physical shape and dimension. Nowadays I'm still in awe of their skill and especially with the dimension in their artwork and the way they mix colors.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17863356
I don't even know where to start.. centradragon's art is just marvelous. I could never get bored while looking at one of their pieces. I've stared at the same image for hours and always find something new to look at. Their paintings have this wonderful, even whimsical texture everywhere you look! I look at their art and think "Wow! I never would have thought to do it that way!" in the most amazing way. There's a lot of passion involved in their artwork and I truly believe they need to be recognized for the time that they invest in their pieces. Their scenes are magical, the colors melt together in perfect pallettes and I wish I could frame every picture they create and fill my room with their imagination.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6273320/
OTHER INSPIRATIONS:
These artists are all uniquely talented and skilled. Their art makes my heart stop and drives me to experiment and learn as much as I can! I adore their individuality and appreciate the heart they put into their pieces.
keii
First of all, they're super easy to work with and with such great results. They draw -literally- my favorite feral art of all time. It couldn't be more perfect, and they're a huge reason why I started drawing more feral artwork (I've been so much happier since then!) though they are just as skilled with anthro and I hope someday to re-commission them for an anthro piece! And definitely lots of feral pieces. I particularly enjoy how natural and fluid their work is. They've obviously studied animals a lot and really deserve some attention and praise.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14557290/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18996560/ AND THIS BECAUSE IM SO HAPPY WITH THIS and it was only $15!!!
yolk
I don't know how anybody couldn't love their work. I'm still trying to figure out how they do that wonderful painting! Despite using a lot of hard edges for the shading in their images instead of gradients, it looks so soft and smooth. The themes surrounding their artwork is also intriguing to me. They definitely have their own identity and a solid sense of self. I love that. I LOVE that. They also have such a massive amount of knowledge surrounding color usage. If you don't absolutely fall in love with their colors, alone, then you can just leave because they make me MELT.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17770277/
grau
Who doesn't love Grau's art? I mean, /wow/. There's a LOT to love. She's extremely talented, have you ever seen the way she draws food? I feel like I can actually taste her artwork, it always looks delicious and perfect! There's a beautiful carefree atmosphere to her artwork. You can really tell that drawing is her happy place, and she makes every character look absolutely perfect and divine. She's practically a goddess. She IS a goddess. Her and keii make the ultimate dynamic duo when it comes to gorgeous furry artwork. And once again, COLORS! her colors are BEAUTIFUL and make you feel so warm and cozy inside. They incite a lot of emotion in me.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18713470/
voegel
Everybody should go commission voegel if you get the chance. It's like.. a right of passage. Their pixel icons are literally the BEST and couldn't be more beautiful and skilled and they make the most wonderful reference sheets. I mean, refs are sort of boring in themselves, but not for Voegel!! They take that opportunity and make it exciting and you really can get an idea of more than just what the character looks like.. but who they are! I dream someday to commission them for SOMETHING. Anything. A badge, a ref, an icon, a chibi. Anything from them would be an honor and I know it would turn out perfect every time. The vibrancy in their artwork is also astounding. It's just plain fun!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12217595/
smidgefish
I've always been really impressed with their artwork. All the skill they have for painting furry characters. There's a real prominent texture in their paintings, even just icons! I love seeing the personal artwork they do for themselves because they're always trying something new and it always turns out great! Their colors are slightly muted, but mix super well. It's very calm and peaceful to look at their artwork. I once commissioned them on impulse, I took a chance and splurged a bit more money than I normally would, but WOW I was so so happy with the outcome! They completely nailed the prompt I gave them, and I happily would have paid twice as much if I knew how much joy the picture they made me would bring me!! They turned my idea into something personal and beautiful. I really encourage you to work with them in the future. You will not be disappointed.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18731928/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18488035/ < My commission!!
carat
Formerly eelyak and possibly still a little inactive, but you should really still explore their gallery. They have such a definite and delicate painting style that deserves a lot of love. I've always loved their artwork, ever since I joined the furry fandom many years ago. Their characters always look very photogenic and their attention to detail and color relationships is pristine. Their NSFW artwork is also extremely sensual and tasteful. Somehow they always manage to make everything look tasteful regardless of content. They're one of my all time favorites, no doubt. The only reason they're not on my personal idols list is because I can only ever dream to be like them, they're on a whole different level. I can't possibly conceive being compared to them someday. *v* (For more of their artwork, check out the scraps on eelyak
[nsfw] http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7737200/
RECENT DISCOVERIES:
These artists are ones that I just recently discovered, but already love. I don't have much to say about them yet but you will definitely fall in love immediately like I did!
shadowwolf
Flawless. That's all I can say. Just /flawless/. !!!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18496734/
skymachine
Bright colors, expressive linework, exaggerated and attractive shapes, WONDERFUL color relationships. Will soon be one of my top favorites for sure!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18781867/
jeibon
Extremely skilled both digitally and traditionally. I almost can't believe their tradi artwork. Bright colors, extremely expressive style, surely an inspiration to me.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18585531/
If I did, it was a long time ago.
You guys probably know a lot of these. I still think it's important to give them credit for the wonderful work they do! I don't usually suggest artists unless I believe in them 110% so you should definitely check out every single one of them!!
I'm also going to list specifically what I like about them and their art. ;v; Then I'd like to share a piece of artwork of theirs that I think really explains what I love about them.
MY PERSONAL IDOLS:
These are artists that really dig deep with me... Something about them resonates on a personal level with me and drives me to become the best I can be. I have a lot of respect and love for these people.
I didn't notice until recently how much Aycee has really inspired me. Their style is literally the epitome of what I aspire to be, and I think it's obvious looking at their style and my own that as I grow and practice, our styles are actually somewhat similar. Though, I feel miles behind them. The expressive-ness of their artwork, general color usage, and especially their skill with cel shading are what draw me to their art. Alternatively, they also have an NSFW account by the name of roanoak
[Adult rating warning for CARTOON GORE, including internal organs] http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18008906/
Vani was one of my first inspirations. Admittedly, I originally based the way I drew eyes off their style. I loved the large, round eye style they used. Back then I had NO clue how to draw eyes besides flat circles. Through studying their style, I learned a lot about how round, flowing lines can give a character physical shape and dimension. Nowadays I'm still in awe of their skill and especially with the dimension in their artwork and the way they mix colors.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17863356
I don't even know where to start.. centradragon's art is just marvelous. I could never get bored while looking at one of their pieces. I've stared at the same image for hours and always find something new to look at. Their paintings have this wonderful, even whimsical texture everywhere you look! I look at their art and think "Wow! I never would have thought to do it that way!" in the most amazing way. There's a lot of passion involved in their artwork and I truly believe they need to be recognized for the time that they invest in their pieces. Their scenes are magical, the colors melt together in perfect pallettes and I wish I could frame every picture they create and fill my room with their imagination.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6273320/
OTHER INSPIRATIONS:
These artists are all uniquely talented and skilled. Their art makes my heart stop and drives me to experiment and learn as much as I can! I adore their individuality and appreciate the heart they put into their pieces.
keiiFirst of all, they're super easy to work with and with such great results. They draw -literally- my favorite feral art of all time. It couldn't be more perfect, and they're a huge reason why I started drawing more feral artwork (I've been so much happier since then!) though they are just as skilled with anthro and I hope someday to re-commission them for an anthro piece! And definitely lots of feral pieces. I particularly enjoy how natural and fluid their work is. They've obviously studied animals a lot and really deserve some attention and praise.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14557290/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18996560/ AND THIS BECAUSE IM SO HAPPY WITH THIS and it was only $15!!!
yolkI don't know how anybody couldn't love their work. I'm still trying to figure out how they do that wonderful painting! Despite using a lot of hard edges for the shading in their images instead of gradients, it looks so soft and smooth. The themes surrounding their artwork is also intriguing to me. They definitely have their own identity and a solid sense of self. I love that. I LOVE that. They also have such a massive amount of knowledge surrounding color usage. If you don't absolutely fall in love with their colors, alone, then you can just leave because they make me MELT.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17770277/
grauWho doesn't love Grau's art? I mean, /wow/. There's a LOT to love. She's extremely talented, have you ever seen the way she draws food? I feel like I can actually taste her artwork, it always looks delicious and perfect! There's a beautiful carefree atmosphere to her artwork. You can really tell that drawing is her happy place, and she makes every character look absolutely perfect and divine. She's practically a goddess. She IS a goddess. Her and keii make the ultimate dynamic duo when it comes to gorgeous furry artwork. And once again, COLORS! her colors are BEAUTIFUL and make you feel so warm and cozy inside. They incite a lot of emotion in me.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18713470/
voegelEverybody should go commission voegel if you get the chance. It's like.. a right of passage. Their pixel icons are literally the BEST and couldn't be more beautiful and skilled and they make the most wonderful reference sheets. I mean, refs are sort of boring in themselves, but not for Voegel!! They take that opportunity and make it exciting and you really can get an idea of more than just what the character looks like.. but who they are! I dream someday to commission them for SOMETHING. Anything. A badge, a ref, an icon, a chibi. Anything from them would be an honor and I know it would turn out perfect every time. The vibrancy in their artwork is also astounding. It's just plain fun!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12217595/
smidgefishI've always been really impressed with their artwork. All the skill they have for painting furry characters. There's a real prominent texture in their paintings, even just icons! I love seeing the personal artwork they do for themselves because they're always trying something new and it always turns out great! Their colors are slightly muted, but mix super well. It's very calm and peaceful to look at their artwork. I once commissioned them on impulse, I took a chance and splurged a bit more money than I normally would, but WOW I was so so happy with the outcome! They completely nailed the prompt I gave them, and I happily would have paid twice as much if I knew how much joy the picture they made me would bring me!! They turned my idea into something personal and beautiful. I really encourage you to work with them in the future. You will not be disappointed.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18731928/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18488035/ < My commission!!
carat Formerly eelyak and possibly still a little inactive, but you should really still explore their gallery. They have such a definite and delicate painting style that deserves a lot of love. I've always loved their artwork, ever since I joined the furry fandom many years ago. Their characters always look very photogenic and their attention to detail and color relationships is pristine. Their NSFW artwork is also extremely sensual and tasteful. Somehow they always manage to make everything look tasteful regardless of content. They're one of my all time favorites, no doubt. The only reason they're not on my personal idols list is because I can only ever dream to be like them, they're on a whole different level. I can't possibly conceive being compared to them someday. *v* (For more of their artwork, check out the scraps on eelyak
[nsfw] http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7737200/
RECENT DISCOVERIES:
These artists are ones that I just recently discovered, but already love. I don't have much to say about them yet but you will definitely fall in love immediately like I did!
shadowwolfFlawless. That's all I can say. Just /flawless/. !!!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18496734/
skymachineBright colors, expressive linework, exaggerated and attractive shapes, WONDERFUL color relationships. Will soon be one of my top favorites for sure!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18781867/
jeibonExtremely skilled both digitally and traditionally. I almost can't believe their tradi artwork. Bright colors, extremely expressive style, surely an inspiration to me.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18585531/
Myoti
~myoti
Lotsa good artists there! Aycee's stuff is super awesome. c:
SmidgeFish
~smidgefish
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Nycket
~nycket
OP
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