I'm super psyched that Kacey is comfortable being featured in the post, I've always felt her take on anthros is as "real" as you can get.

I respect that some artists are uncomfortable with it, but part of me wonders what specifically has them feeling so. Simply not wanting to be saught after for such commissions? Are they made uncomfortable by an attraction they don't understand/share? Is it more personal than that and they believe we'd ascend upon their art like a pack of horny freaks leaving comments of paw jobs and kinky desires?

Very much agreed - her take on anthro's feels very organic; just so natural and effortless.

The answer to your second musing... well, that's tricky, because I think it varies for every artist. From having spoken with many over nearly two decades now, a lot of things come up. For some, drawing something that they have no interest in, or even dislike is just... draining. For others, the overall "story" behind an image is a lot more important than a single fetish-y aspect of it. Others still prefer the majority of their public works to show a certain theme or only be SFW. I mean the reasons could probably fill a page and still only cover a portion of the whole.

I think that's why it's always best to discuss something with an artist, and get their personal take on it. The best kind of commission that I can give to an artist is one that really interests their muse. If that works out to be something I also want and enjoy - then all the better.

Oh wow, such an awesome artist and full of talent :D

Right?! Arghhfffhhh... I adore her work so much. And I was enjoying it long before it was about paws - it's that detail and amazing ability to convey emotion and story that have always captivated me with her stuff.

Those two by  rooc were great

Yeah, lovely close-ups!

Another good post!! ^^

Thank ya!

That's pretty awesome you got Kacey in this one. Especially since she's adverse to becoming known as a paw person. I was lucky enough to get a paw centric badge from her in person at a con awhile back

*nodsnods* It was very generous of her. :) And yes - I know the piece! I think that was actually one of the first pics I saw of your character. ^_^

I like that the interview is something that helps her clarify how she likes drawing paws (if they're part of an image) so people can know what sort of image and scene she enjoys working on, rather than just wanting a paw-centric piece. I mean heck, even super-duper-paw-loving people like Sera sometimes don't wish to be a paw-centric artist. For some artists, the sum of the image has to be about more than just paws. :)

I never knew the pic I posted of the pregnant fur was from her, I fa bed that pic a while back because I thought it was so precious! Great interview!

*nodsnods* Yar - she has such a talent for making pictures that are precious or cute or funny. ^_^

Thanks for the inclusion these past couple of weeks! Nice to think folks might still notice me...

Of course they do. ^_^ And no problem - honoured you're still peeking at these now and then.

Ahh, I'm glad you liked DrkKaiser's requested sketch! Thank you! :D

Anyare's featured work for this entry is my favorite I think - I like the energy captured in the badges; such a fun way to capture the characters, both in design and personality!

Since when don't I like your work?

And yeah, funny theme to that one too. :P

Heee, thanks for the birthday shout-out! XD Scoring that paw sketch from Tazara at ScotiaCon was a real treat and I'm still delighted with how it came out. ^^ The feature with Kacey was a real treat too, she's probably one of the artists in the community who's art I've been admiring the longest.

Oh my - still catching up I see!

Yeah, that was an epic score - and ditto; Kacey has long been one of my favourite artists, and one of the very few I watched not because of paws - that she drew amazing ones ended up being a happy coincidence. She is astoundingly talented.

Yeeeeah, I fell really really far behind on a lot of things internet. I'm happily catching up on things now, including making art again, you'll be happy to hear!

And yep, I get exactly what you mean. XD Her artwork is astonishing. ^^

Ooooo - I shall look forward to seeing some!

And yar, the sheer detail work is amazing in her fully rendered pieces.