Looks very nice! Is that his swim trunks hanging over the branch? 0.0 hopefully he will stay alone like that or he will have some explaining to do ^^;

All in all good work :)

...Hmmm...if you think it's his swim shorts, it looks like his swim shorts and you want it to be his swim shorts...it's probably his swim shorts.;)

Thanks!!!X3

yuuuuus!

Thank you heehee :P

That is one very long tail on that otter! I like your otter's anatomy; the long tail, long whiskers and great otter features with the head, and the long paws that must be a great help for swimming.

The contrast between the shadows and light is rather impressive. Especially in the small spots where the light breaks through the leaves. Even the detail of adding the glare rings.

The enviroment reminds me of some very relaxing small lakes that I used to visit as a child. The colors on this is just outstanding, and I like the textured look of the drawing.

Great piece. I hope to see more from you.

Long tails make cuter otters and are good for swimming,so it sort of felt right to me.X3
Thank you very much!I'm happy you like the anatomy so much.

Honestly,this is the first time I've done a tree shadow,where the light and darks are irregular,and it was really challenging.So thank you for the encouraging feedback!

If my picture can stir up nostalgia,then I'm honored.You can definitely expect to see more of me then!;)

Wow, this looks astounding!
I already said I love your anatomy, but it just seems to keep upgrading. In all seriousness: This reminds me a lot of Blotch's artwork, and it's scary how someone could mistake it for one of their pieces.
You've outdone yourself mate, with the lighting (Performance and Idea), the mass details in the foreground and background, the many soothing colors and their proper shades... Be proud mate, you'd done a Masterpiece.

Thanks!!
It's no fun claiming "it's my style"and being content,so constantly trying to upgrade is a given.X)
Really?I'm really glad you think so.Though I still feel Blotch is leagues ahead as an artist(yes,I know,they are a collaborative pair,but it's easier to think of them as one.)

I was honestly quite surprised how well it came out.I did quite a few things that I've never tried before in this picture,and the tree shade was the hardest.So I'm happy you like it!

A MASTERPIECE...for now.;)
Gotta work to make better ones!

The light flare is... Wrong, but it looks good anyway! XD

Generally though, it's awesome! :3 Looks really good coloured ^^

Honestly,I've never done a light flare in my life,but thanks for pointing it out.
It looked a tad unnatural when there,but empty when left out.

Thanks Rico!!!

Hehe, I think that there would be a little bit, some sparkle on the surface, but I am not sure it would be quite that much.
If the water was still, then there would just be the reflection of whatever is at that angle, if it's ripply, then there would likely be some sparkle, but not so much with the light direction as is. :3

My pleasure ^^ I am usually kind of hesitant to give critique, because a lot of artists REALLY don't like it, but I noticed that you asked for critique on DA, so I though "ah what the hell, I will throw my two pence in, even if I am not exactly qualified on the subject!"

Hmmm...true...though I had figured that after filtering through so many leaves,the brightness would have dimmed considerably to prevent sparkles.The water isn't rippling enough to fragment the light,but sort of make it an irregular shape.
Not sure if that justifies it,but yeah.

Well,I don't think there's an artist alive who enjoys critique,especially if they had put a lot of effort in,but I do know that I am not perfect;let alone my creations.People often can see things you yourself can't see,so if there is anything to learn from the critique,I openly welcome it.

I was talking about behind the tree, from the light direction, I don't think that a reflection of the sun should be there o3o

Also, did I reply to your last email?? I had a friend staying with me for a week, and I am not sure if I replied, or forgot about it! D:

Hmmm...you're right...it does seem a bit of a stretch...

I think you did.I was pretty busy even though it's break,so I haven't replied yet.I'll go do it now.

Yus! I got yours :3 I will reply soonish! Though I am moving cities on Sunday, so might take me a while! ><

CITIES?!

Ja, I am moving from Bournemouth (technically a town) to Manchester :3 Just finished freshers week at music college (the reason I moved), so gonna be in a more normal routine soon! ^^

Moving is hectic so I hear.I have had the fortune of living in a stationary home my whole life,so I guess I have to be grateful.

It's stressful, but can be fun :3 I have already made a great new fur friend up here ^^

...I live here 18 years...not a single furry.T3T

There are furs there x3 Just look up Singapore furs! :3

I know there are...(namely the very,very talented Cheetahpaws and his sexy,sexy cats)...just much fewer.SO few that even though I've been a furry for 5 years now,I still haven't met one in person.

Why don't you try to arrange a meet then? x3

I'd have to find some first!XD

Besides,Cheetahpaws and his mate Furious are already "grown-ups" so to speak,and working.The age gap will probably be a barrier,so it probably would be awkward to meet them.Not to mention their art is mostly eye-candy,so we can't talk about that without it being awkward...XD

You're a grown up x3 Pretty much anyway!! And it's a lot less awkward than you think to talk about porn x3 Plus, you don't HAVE to talk about porn! Just message him and ask if furries in Singapore ever meet up, and if not, would he and his partner like to try to get some of the furs together? ^^

...when you say it like that,you make it sound so easy...^^;
I'm not 18,I'm just 12 with 6 years of experience!XD
...oh who am I kidding.

It is easy! XD I went to a furmeet last night and there were like 70-80 of us! There are furries everywhere, but someone has to take control and root them all out, and orgainse something :3

I know...it's just...even if I do know where to find them,I'm...too...horribly...shy to rally them together...*sighs exasperatedly*

Apparently there are regular fur meets in Sing, and the people who attend know who you are x3 Do it bro!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sgf.....ts&fref=ts

Wait...how do they even know me?
I probably will have to do it soon...ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO MY HOLIDAY!!!NUUUUU....
HOLIDAY...WAT R U DOIN'....HOLIDAY....STAHP.

XD So then! You need to get in contact with these people and go to a meet! :3

Very impressive coloring on this. :)

Thanks!
I tried quite a number of things I've not attempted before in this.

You're welcome!

That's cool. :)

Very nice. Well done! I like it!

Thanks!!