I love this! Western setting!!!

Dunno why, but this image invoked this image in my mind (well it's not the exact image, but it's from the scene I was thinking of:

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Now this is what they mean when they say 'stubborn as a mule'

It's what they mean when they say "Stubborn jackass"

This is a fascinating composite image. Most of the background appears to be real life images but they are blended in so well it looks natural.

Heh, it's because I use textures in my images a lot :3 I find they keep things from looking too smooth and uniform, and give it a bit of a realism feel without the days of work it would take to paint it all in by hand XP

So is the background hand drawn and filtered to look like the rest of the image or real life photos filtered to look like it?

Ah yes, the burro races. I always wanted to see them live, but only ever saw the highlights on television.

Wonderful piece here. The feel is just right.

So cuuute!

Was this burro always a burro or is it a recent affectation? Interested equine tf fans wish to know:)

That's what I was wondering as well. :D

*laughs* Well, the wrangler *swore* it was a regular old burro, but it does show a suspicious fondness for ale and tobacco....

You'd expect the wrangler to play innocent:)

This is pretty epic! :3

Beautiful picture, and interesting historical background as well
I would say there's probably one way he could get that guy more cooperative that doesn't involve cruelty, but according to the wiki page, veterinarians can inspect the burros 30 minutes afterwards, and they might find out

Wowzers, love this!

Damn that's some real looking scenery!

Love your otters :)

Reminds me of the book "Brighty's Trail" XD

If i may be honest, i think this is one of, if not, the best work you've ever done!!!!!

LOOKS AWESOMES~!

Goodness, thank you!

Them mountain canaries sulk pretty badly when no one appreciates their singing.

This is why horses are better. :)

I 100% agree! Horses should carry heavy things and us Donkeys should be left in the field to graze.

To all the furs that are getting it wrong.

A burro is NOT a mule!

A mule is a cross between a Jack Donkey and a Mare horse.

Next thing.

There is no such word in the English language as burro.

Burro is Spanish and not English. People that use English as a first language should use Donkey or Ass and not use burro.

Now that I satisfied my really big pet peeves of the wrong names used for us donkeys.

This really cruel practice of forcing us donkeys to carry a heavy load over a great distance for no gain for us donkeys should be ended. Us donkeys should be left in the fields grazing the tasty weeds and the people can carry their own heavy loads since they are the ones wanted to be moved. All us donkeys want to move is the grass from the field to our tummies.

Oh by the way donkey you should stomp on the otters tail. This will gain two things. First the otter will stop pulling in that rope and allow you to run away and second one can bray in great mirth at watching the mean cruel otter dance around in pain holding his tail in his paws screaming.

Spoken like a true stubborn burro ;D *dodges the donkey kick*

Dang it! Hold still so i can kick you!

*giggles* I'll keep that stomping tip in mind ;)

Another trick is to stand on top of their foot. The trick is to keep your head out of reach and to steddy your self so they cant puch you off. When you finally deside to get off of their foot you just stare at then looking like you had no idea anything was wrong.

No matter if you call it a Donkey or a Burro......an Ass is still an Ass!

Yes, that is defiantly true.

otter no better. doin it the hard way

that donkey is like ' i ain't moving cause you pulling'

Awesome! And it reminds me so much of a friend's stories about a stubborn mule when he was in Iran.

I know that face. I /make/ that face somewhat regularly.

Oh gosh this is the besssssst

This is just adorable!

Donkey stubbornness is frustrating, especially when you got a race to win

Why hasn't anybody suggested a carrot on a stick?

Absolutely love the all of the fine details in this work!!
And that mule/Donkey/Burro/Ass (just covering all the base's) is truly awesome! The stubborn look on it's face is just spot on!
The Otter looks great also........buy that Donkey.......he's awesome!

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This is all sorts of amazing.

Your funniest pic ever!!

I love all the expression in this piece, especially the burro. And yes, Burro races are a thing here, just up the mountain in a little old mining town called Cripple Creek. Burros are treated with a funny kind of reverence around here, since they were so useful and key to the early gold mining operations. There's a casino up there named the Brass Ass, big bronze donkey statue in the front lobby.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKeoV-EDvKA

Bahaha! The Brass Ass, I love it! XD

I was there. Interesting town, lots of great history. The casino crap drove me nuts, however! What a way to destroy a town.

I don't much like the casinos either, but without them the town would have withered and died.

If you haven't checked out Leadville, you should. There's a TON of history there, and the town goes to lengths to preserve its heritage. If you can ever make it up there for the Boom Days celebration, I'd highly recommend it. They have mining games, gunfights in the streets, a killer parade, burro races, lots of people dressed up in authentic clothing, etc. etc. My family owns a couple mining claims just outside of town, so we've been going up every few weekends during the three months a year it's accessible to go camping (roads to our land close with the first snow), and I just can't get enough (heck, it inspired this commission!). I'll admit, it is a small town, but there's lots to do near by, too - Buena Vista is only a short drive away, as is Aspen via Independence Pass. There's also the fish hatchery, and Turquoise Lake which are practically in town. There's lots of off-road trails if you're into Jeeping, and it's also a well-known area for biking as the town hosts several mountain biking races every year and has LOTS of bike trails. There's also a lot of white-water rafting in the area... In town there are some museums, the opera hall, original western saloon, an antique mall and I'm sure there's more I don't even know about.... the best part? no casinos!!! But be careful, it's America's highest incorporated town at nearly 10,200 feet, so bring a good set of lungs!

Love this!

Superb work on the background, the foliage and of course on the chars! Stubborn burro vs. stubborn otter!

Interesting sport, indeed, though the burro does not look very sporting!

Very neat painting. It's terrific!

amazing

This one's amazing! I love the detail and the colors!

I have a friend who wants to try a burro run... but then HE runs... which is something I usually avoid :)

Unfortunately for his grand plan, the donkey he came upon is on the small side and was locked in a barn for 5 years :( While the donkey is now MUCH happier and healthier (he has his OWN barn now, and he can go in and out as he likes), I don't think he feels inspired to travel west and run up and down mountains. Call it a hunch!

Very well done drawing :)

Aww! Well, I'm glad your friend was able to turn that donkey's life around :3 Perhaps an alternate donkey can be found for the mountain trek, hehe! And I'm with you... I'd be more into the idea if it was a "leisurely burro walk" rather than a burro run. I guess the donkeys would probably agree :P

There's obvious reason, but you do the best mustelids. Especially this semi-anthro style. Positively love it.

Hee, thank you! I guess you could call it my native style, hehe :D

Haul ass!