Uhm, if I may?
You could keep the darker fur theme for the leopard, and keep the tan underbelly, markins and make the hair a lighter shade of brown, since Lions tend to have golden manes?

Like this:

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/.....ttfursona3.jpg

Oh, but not all lions have golden manes. Many of them (and the more desirable of them as studies have shown) have very dark to black manes Younger lions tend to have gold-ish manes.

True I suppose.

Still I do love the color scheme. It makes her visually appealing, imho.

Which color scheme were you referring? Sorry, you lost me just a little bit.

The overall color scheme (though the yellow bandana, I realized as I looked t it again, makes it look bland in this particular picture-blue would REALLY make it pop, I think) looks beautiful.

The "True" was to your lion facts. :P

Ah, gotcha

Yellow is probably my favorite color, but I can give blue a shot to make it pop a little more...or maybe even red

Anyhoo, thank you, Honey! *hugs*

*hugs*

One thing I tend to be good at is colors. :) Ultimately it's what you're most comfortable with t hough.


(Blue chosen because you have a lot of warmth going on there, so I chose a cool color to contrast it.)

*nods* I shall take your advice and give it a go Thank you!

Very nice.

^^ Thanks

She looks lovely, especially her mane.

Thank you! I think this color choice shows off her marks and physicality moreso than the former

I would have to say the color schee for this one works well for it body and hair match both color and persona wise.

WOO! Thank you This may be the direction I go with her

Well it certainly is fitting i'd say ^^

*huggles*

*hugs*

She is just lovely.

Thank you so much! She's coming along and changing bit by bit

I look forword to the seeing her when she is finished.

If my muse cooperates, that'll be sometime AFTER I've finished the comic...I hope

this one is a lot prettier from the previous one...the previous one tho I have to say looked different and cool...but this one seems...so much more elegant

She DID look different, I'll give her that! But, I agree that this one seems to work a lot better. Thank you, Sweetums! *pounces* ...elegant?

Yeah! I have mad love for curly hair, everyone seems to have straight or wavy...but this one makes me think of a gypsy and you can pull off so many chic and fashionable looks!

I'm really fond of curly hair, too. And you're the second person to say that she looks like a gypsy! Is it the headband? Anyhoo, thanks a bunch! And yes, her hair will get played with, quite a lot

yup, it's the headband/scarf....but hey y'know wat? She can totally pull off cute hats too n_n idk this design is so fun, very cool 8D

Well thank you. I'll have to make sure she accessorizes

Meow! Nice.

And as for the change from leopard to lion, don't forget, the lion is maybe one of the most graceful of african animals, especially the lionness.

Aww, thank you! And I am inclined to agree! I just LOVE lions! The way they hug the earth when they walk, the way their muscles pull and tense beneath their skin and fur when they move, the way their eyes shine with a brilliance that challenges the sun! I just love them!!

Nods and you draw them well and frankly you started out with doing lions anyway, so I'd say it much better suits your 'fursona' personality than a panther would have. That and, heh you come from a "pride" of sisters even. Me, I was a solo act for many years, thus the panther was much better suited for me.

^_^ There's some truth to that for sure. *hugs*

Well, sometimes that's just how things work in the great circle of...stuff. :p

She's quite pretty, just the same. Might we see a version of this where her nipples are showing? Just a thought. I do like how you draw them, after all. :)

Thank you ^_^ Umm...I'll see about that request ^^;

Typical, lions killing leopards.

But I think she looks better this way.

...er...sorry, I didn't mean the lion killed the leopard literally! ...just figuratively *blushes* Anyway, thanks!

She looks quite lovely! I liked the leopard look, but it's easier to see her facial features with this shade.

Your fursona appears to be a closet nudist ;)

Thank you! I'm liking these colors better, too

...hey! She's not a closet nudist! ...she may be a public nudist!

I think that's legal in Spain :P

Hmm...then maybe she's Spanish, too *ponders*

Yeah, it's supposed to be legal in public places, but I sincerely doubt many Spaniards exercise the option :P

*chuckles*

She looks good, but don't give up on the color scheme. I'm sure you'll get it the way you want it.^^

Thank you so much! I'll keep at it, but, I really do like this look

I think it looks good too.^^ *hugs*

hehehe she looks lovely

Thank ya

(Sorry, I only just noticed your new submissions)

mmm.... I think you started out with a panther, and tried to work some lion into it. Which didn't seem to work for you. Maybe you can try to start out with a lion, like here, and see if you can put some panther features in it? Just a thought. Maybe some spots around the shoulder and upper thighs, or a sort of dark streak across her back? Just thinking out loud.

Ah, well, a lion is still a cousin too! :)

Oh and on the gypsy thing... I didn't notice it until someone else said it, but it does look gypsy. I think it's the head band, together with the black curly hair and the yellow markings above the eyes. All three of them just work together that way.

But there is nothing wrong with that!

Honestly, I started with both the panther + the lion, but the panther's color is so dominant, the lion got pushed out. When I tried a bit more to blend them, it was just not coming together. As I said, it's like mixing night and day, color wise. I wasn't using a regular jaguar, but rather a midnight one, so, it was probably doomed from the start.

HAHA! Maybe she is a gypsy! Thanks

I think I have to agree with :witchiebunny: on this one. I really liked the darker body colors :3 And I think a red ribbon would look lovely ^_^ Your fursona is sooooo freaking cute, I swear!

Thanks, Honey! ^_^ The only problem with the dark colors is that you couldn't see her lion half, distinctly. The darkness snuffed out the light, so, between the two, I guess my heart really sings more toward the lion

Ah, I see what you're saying :3 But, wasn't there a couple darker Lions on TLK 2 or whatever? :3

I don't think they were THAT dark!

Maybe not that dark, but still darker :3

You know what, she looks even better!

Thank you, Sweetums! *huggles*

awww... you got an outright beauty there, kitty.. *hugs*

Much obliged!

you re welcome, kitty... as i already said numerous times before, i merely tell the truth as i see it. *smiles* and this kitten IS a beauty.

Again Kitt, she's gorgeous. The pose is great, I think the yellow bandanna works out well. If her hair was blond then I would suggest a different color, but I think the yellow goes well with your dark hair.

Thank you! ^_^ I love yellow so I'm glad you're liking the bandanna as is

I wouldn't change it at all Kitt, I think it goes well with your 'sona

I like this color sceme, out of all the ones you've put up!

*pounces* Thank you! I like this one better, myself

I'm Enjoyin this more Cause it'z Brighter an Fitz your Drawing style Much better....

Don't worry, Characterz Evolve anywayz with Time....

Character evolution! It sounds like a video game Anyhoo, thank you! I really like this color palette more myself and lions are closer to my heart than panthers are, anyway

Though I still say she'd look adorable with freckles, the lion does suit you better, so just ignore the comment on the last pic. ^_^

Okidoki Thanks!

You're welcome, Kitt. She is gorgeous as she is. I meant that last night too, but I wasn't feeling well so I don't know that it came across.

Thanks! *hugs* I hope you're feeling better!

Thanks *hugs*

xD I think you worry too much about mixing it. You should just go with what you think is pretty. <3

Well then, I guess I'm going with this because I think this is prettier *huggles* Thank you!

Lovely!

I like this colour scheme - her tan bits look almost like a bathing suit so she doesn't look obviously nakies. And I agree that the yellow bandanna works perfectly too.

I also love her hair. All those little frothy wavy edges

*super glomps* Thank you, Sweetie!! *huggles* I think this is the way I'm going to go with her *hugs*

Gotta say I like this version better.

Thanks so much! I prefer this one, too

Even without the leopard, she's still very lovely

Great artwork, Kitty!

Thank you, Honey!! *glomps*

Perhaps if you did a photo meme...

She looks awesome regardless

Thanks! Although, I really don't do meme's

I like these colors much more than the previous take.

I think she looks perfect :D

Thank you, Sweetie! *huggles*

I'm sure rusty haller would have liked this.....

it's about time you chose an avatar to present yourself to the fandom with...

Yeah, I'm so late! I fully admit that. It took a bit of time. I just couldn't figure out how I wanted her to look

*gives bellyrub*

I must say I like this one the best!

Now was it an all black leopard you were trying to mix?

Thanks! It was actually a black jaguar, like the one I saw at the Smithsonian ^_^ But, it wasn't working out, so, I'm just a good ol' lioness

Oh! A jaguar!
I don't think it's so much the colors, persay, but the proportions of the Fursona itself.

It really looks great as is! But what I'd suggest is to "Draw" a Black Jaguar, but to "Color" her as a Lioness. (or with the same or similar color pallet as shown above)

It didn't work out ^^; Basically, I wanted her to have features that I have. Her proportions are comparable to my own, so I really didn't want to change her shape. At first, the only thing on her that was lion-ish was her tail. The colors and such were completely jaguar-ish. Ultimately, I think I just want to be a lioness

Well this is YOUR fursona. I was just tossing a suggestion out there.

And as I said, she really does look great!

Well thank you! ^^

It's my pleasure Ma'am! *tips hat*

Wow, this certainly is a very different look! Amazing what colors can do; it's still the very same cat, but the shift from panther to lion is stunning!

I have to admit; at a first and second glance, I cannot see panther in this. This lovely lady is just a very elegant and graceful lioness, with a wonderful touch of mystique to her. *giggles* I have seen some of the comments above, and again have to agree; my first thought also was; if I'd meet her, I'd give her my paw so she can read my palm It just seems so... natural!

Also with the yellow bandana/scarf; it just works! That was exactly what I was trying to say in my comment on your previous picture; choosing colors that go well together. This goes awesome! true, a red or blue bandana might stand out more and make the picture more vibrant, but I for one would say; stick with the yellow! In this color configuration, earth tones is the way to go; yellows, browns, orange, maybe some soft, shady greens, but not much more than that. Add a bright, clear color, and that bit will draw the focus away if you ask me.

*smiles*

To return to something I mentioned in my previous comment as well; your fursona is what you feel represents you the best, what you feel inside, the animal (or even simply creature) that you feel most connected with. And it does seem, from everything I have seen you draw and write (and of course the pictures! ), that you have a special affiliation with lions (which is understandable!). So perhaps this is indeed the way to go with your fursona

If you still want to mix in some panther... hmmm. *runs a paw over her whiskers* Maybe you could try an inversion of the color scheme? Try a darker ventral fur (chest/stomach) and maybe markings on the hands/feet or elsewhere, instead of light?

As for clothing... I think clothes are a bit overrated (and I'm not just saying that because I love to see nude pussycat ). Besides, I could see you prancing daintily across the plains like this, without clothing, much better than with! No clothes in this case also just seems to be much more natural.

However; you do clothes unbelievably well! So on the other hand, I do believe that there are a couple of things that you can think of that would work really well as clothing/outfits for your fursona. *giggles* Someone above me here mentioned Spain... come to think of it, yes! With that lovely hair, and those yellow markings over the eyes, and the overall gypsy-ish look, I could really see you in one of those wide, frilly, dark red and black Flamenco dresses! That just so seems to work with the look of your fursona here

Well thank you Yeah, I've abandoned the panther. I've imagined myself in that way for so long, but, in truth, when I see documentaries about lions, my heart leaps. When I see something about the other cats, the excitement and affinity is significantly reduced. It's not a bad thing, it's just that I really love lions. So, I think that's the way that I'm going to go in this one.

...and she probably will end up being nude, although, if she's going to pose with others, she may need "posing" attire...or I can just draw everyone else nude, too!

...hmm...maybe she is a gypsy! 0__o; Or, at least in some way magical!

*nodnods and smiles*

I think that indeed pretty much says it, Kitty; you're a lion at heart And a very pretty and suave one at that! So yes, I can definitely understand you would be going with this fursona, and in all honesty, the more full lion-y colors just look so good on her! It just all fits so naturally, moreso than in that previous picture with the dark fur (although I really loved that one, too )

*giggles*

Yes, whenever you'd be posing with others, either some kind of attire might be in question, or the others being nude too. I guess it would depend on the case in question, whom you would be posing with But even some strategically places flowing ribbons or like large leaves of plants they are standing near could do the trick!

*tilts her head a little and runs a paw over her whiskers*

Mmm... yes, I could kind of see the kind of wandering gypsy in her, that mysterious woman who travels from fair to fair in a horse-drawn wagon with bright colors and mysterious signs painted on the sides and so...

Mysterious painted signs, eh...hmm... *strokes chin* I shall consider her magical blood As for the clothes, I think I'll have to make a journal to figure out the rest

*smiles*

I am so certain you will manage to come up with something really mysterious and captivating and genius

*giggles softly*

Mmm, well, and I guess you know my standpoint on clothes... but yeh, that sounds like a good idea, it's always great to get input from your audience!

Ayup. I'll make that journal in a bit

I'll look out for it

Ooh, cute ^.^

Thank you!

A fursona? Excellent!
I love the hair. And I think the darker mane works well - I've always been a fan of dark-maned lions myself. Pity the Romans hunted the Barbary Lion to extinction. By all accounts they were magnificent black-maned fellows.

It certainly took me long enough to work her out. And she still needs a few changes, but she's finally starting to come along. Thanks!

...and yeah, it's a pity about the Barbary lion. I hate hearing about animals driven to extinction at human hands, but when it's an animal I'm particularly fond of, it's that much worse.

love the hair style and the facial expression is excellent!

Oh, thank you so much! ^_^ She needs a few adjustments, but she's coming along for sure ^_^

She's so cute!

Thank you so much!

Just going through your gallery and I have to say I like this version of you the best colour wise.

You have chosen well!

Oh, thank you.