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So I've had a bit of a shit year.
I've had two courses at uni that have not been enjoyable, and my parents broke up at the start of the year.
Now, I'm 23, so I can handle it, but it still sucks so much.
On top of that the one person that could support me through this was over 10,000 miles away, making communication difficult.
That's not to say this year was completely terrible.
There were some good points this year as well.
One of my uni courses was possibly the best one I've ever had and ever will.
I also had a steady job for the first time ever, and I really enjoyed that.
And of course having a job meant I had money to spend so I could commission artwork for this website and start developing my fursona.
I find the commissioning process: coming up with an idea, getting it down on paper, finding a great artist to commission, going back and forth with edits, seeing sketches and line art really edifying and rewarding.
Seeing a bunch of ideas floating around in my head come to life is an incredible experience.
But nevertheless, there was a period a few months ago where the bad stuff really got to me.
I realised that I had to find a way to snap myself out of this funk.
This is the result.
It's by
ladysnakebite and if you like the style be sure to go favourite the original over here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/9358063/
I love her texturing and the way she draws noses.
It's wonderfully, beautifully done, and I could not be happier.
Funnily enough, when I saw the drafts of this it naturally bought back a lot of testing memories and so seeing it made me sad.
The point of this artwork was to explore those negative emotions and overcome them.
But seeing the finished version has made me exuberantly happy.
I've managed to get through this bad period and if I can make it though that, I'll make it though a lot of things I can expect to see (I hope).
So while this work appears to be about negative emotions and experiences, I actually find it a fairly uplifting piece as it says to me that, with a little help, you can get through anything.
All you need sometimes is a little hug.
Some music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaHrqKKFnSA
I've had two courses at uni that have not been enjoyable, and my parents broke up at the start of the year.
Now, I'm 23, so I can handle it, but it still sucks so much.
On top of that the one person that could support me through this was over 10,000 miles away, making communication difficult.
That's not to say this year was completely terrible.
There were some good points this year as well.
One of my uni courses was possibly the best one I've ever had and ever will.
I also had a steady job for the first time ever, and I really enjoyed that.
And of course having a job meant I had money to spend so I could commission artwork for this website and start developing my fursona.
I find the commissioning process: coming up with an idea, getting it down on paper, finding a great artist to commission, going back and forth with edits, seeing sketches and line art really edifying and rewarding.
Seeing a bunch of ideas floating around in my head come to life is an incredible experience.
But nevertheless, there was a period a few months ago where the bad stuff really got to me.
I realised that I had to find a way to snap myself out of this funk.
This is the result.
It's by
ladysnakebite and if you like the style be sure to go favourite the original over here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/9358063/I love her texturing and the way she draws noses.
It's wonderfully, beautifully done, and I could not be happier.
Funnily enough, when I saw the drafts of this it naturally bought back a lot of testing memories and so seeing it made me sad.
The point of this artwork was to explore those negative emotions and overcome them.
But seeing the finished version has made me exuberantly happy.
I've managed to get through this bad period and if I can make it though that, I'll make it though a lot of things I can expect to see (I hope).
So while this work appears to be about negative emotions and experiences, I actually find it a fairly uplifting piece as it says to me that, with a little help, you can get through anything.
All you need sometimes is a little hug.
Some music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaHrqKKFnSA
Category Artwork (Digital) / General Furry Art
Species Dog (Other)
Size 773 x 1000px
File Size 169.4 kB
Listed in Folders
I'm faving this one because the description adds so much to the piece.
I love art like this, it's an interesting concept seeing someone as themselves along with their fursona. The artist nailed the pose, expression and colors, it's all so sweet and evocative. It's good to see that you came away from all those negative experiences without losing your optimism, and seemingly better prepared to face hardships than when you started.
I love art like this, it's an interesting concept seeing someone as themselves along with their fursona. The artist nailed the pose, expression and colors, it's all so sweet and evocative. It's good to see that you came away from all those negative experiences without losing your optimism, and seemingly better prepared to face hardships than when you started.
My goodness, thank you so much for such a well-considered comment (and favourite)!
I've always liked the idea of people meeting their fursonas, seeing what's the same and what's different.
I personally use my fursona when I'm trying to make up my mind about something, using him to get a different perspective to argue against (and to try and flesh out his character), so the extension to something like this was natural.
And yes, the artwork is incredible. Every time I take a good look at it I still feel both sad and comforted, so it's just perfect.
I've always liked the idea of people meeting their fursonas, seeing what's the same and what's different.
I personally use my fursona when I'm trying to make up my mind about something, using him to get a different perspective to argue against (and to try and flesh out his character), so the extension to something like this was natural.
And yes, the artwork is incredible. Every time I take a good look at it I still feel both sad and comforted, so it's just perfect.
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