The details F'ing rock Dyno!

why would you post something you didnt do?

unless I misinterpreted that first line "originally just an avatar for me" as someone else did that for you, rather than the sense you did it for yourself.

If you drew this I think it looks pretty good. You know the basic form and are comfortable enough with the anatomy to properly distort it. However I think the contrasting tones could have been stronger in some areas, as they tend to blend together somewhat at an initial glance. The form is quite stiff as well. I've also noticed furries everywhere it seems have a strong liking towards leg amputees.

Something I see a lot actually which this particular piece illustrates quite well is the lack of actual fur. Actually it almost looks as if in some areas there isnt even any skin. The muscles are done with such heavy and solid lines it looks like there is nothing overlaying them.

hope to see some more work in the future.

I grew up drawing comic book style superheroes, so all of my art is basically derived from that. Super idealized forms, no body fat, etc. But in my defence, I know there are some shaggy ponys here and there, but most horses have zilch-o body fat, and their fur is so short it looks like it was painted on. You can easily see veins through it, so that works out well for an anthropomorphic character who's also a bodybuilder. But even if I was drawing a species that was fluffier, I generally don't obscure anatomy with 'poof'.

And yeah, the shading is a bit haphazard, especially across the back, but overall I think it looks pretty decent.

that is very true, horses body fat is extremely limited, which is why they are such great anatomical specimens. Knowing now where your influences stem from, I can get a better appreciation for the style, cheers to you though for such an enlightening reply.

yeah, I did misinterpret things with that initial post, sorry about that. the dead give away was actually your signature in the bottom right.

Rockin job there Dynotaku =3 Its got that "You gonna get RAPED" look. x3

Great back shot and your line work is killer!

Magnificent work on the shading the bulging muscular back. While many artists struggle to trace characters out of DragonBall-Z, your knowledge of anatomy really shines. The sheen in the hair and the wrinkles in the pants are details that really breath life into your drawing!

and i thought *I* drew gratuitous ass shots *grins*

Gratuitous really is my middle name.

welllll halllloooooooo, handsome! 8O~~