"Post your Art" Thread

[Spit bucket]

A an idea for a foreign horror movie

A mini 2B

And some lamp studies.

 

[FuckGoogle]

In response to the Blue Check marks getting mad at Garrus for being a cop

 

[Bizarre Monkey]

So i got a bit over-ambitious with this pose but yeah here Esperia, a crazy powerful five-winged angel who is actually aligned with hell.

This is a work in progress, of course. I've gotta do shading, effex and a background yet. Just figured I'd show my current progress.

The shaft of her scythe will overlap the thumb on her right hand in future, currently thought it's not worth the effort as I leave that until I'm jappy with the scythe's effex and shadowwork, merge it all then copy a piece of the shaft that is just large enough to obscure the thumb by moving it to a layer above the body.

 

[John Furrman]

It's been 6 months since the last so it's time for a furshit post, and thank you kiwis for tolerating it.

Spoiler: Space Deer (best work so far, tons of detail please full view)

Spoiler: Beach Chinchilla (also really proud of, tons of detail pls full view)

Spoiler: Ram lady

 

[Riverface]

Spoiler: M'ork

 

[TheRetardKing]

I call this piece: Entering The Forbidden Zone Of The Internet

Dont forget to use incognito.
EDIT: Fixed an error with the portal. It was supposed to have a little bit of volumetric lighting.

 

[Serf 'n' TERF]

It's been 6 months since the last so it's time for a furshit post, and thank you kiwis for tolerating it.

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Nudity ones, all classy:

Spoiler: Space Deer (best work so far, tons of detail please full view)

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Spoiler: Beach Chinchilla (also really proud of, tons of detail pls full view)

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Spoiler: Ram lady

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Why do furries think this is Art?
You have skill, but thematically your work is pretty trash. Like big-tit-blonde-straddled-on-Harley-Davidson tier trash.

 

[John Furrman]

Why do furries think this is Art?
You have skill, but thematically your work is pretty trash. Like big-tit-blonde-straddled-on-Harley-Davidson tier trash.

What should I be doing, then? I'm genuinely open to suggestions

 

[Serf 'n' TERF]

What should I be doing, then?

I want to say do whatever you're happy doing - and if that's what you're currently doing then more power to you, but you will never make a living from it if that's what your end-game is here.

I know nothing about you (and nor would I expect you to disclose any information) so I'm not in a position to give genuine, useful advice.
I just know that the current work you're making, if you do indeed make it for money, isn't going to give you a sustainable living.

 

[John Furrman]

I want to say do whatever you're happy doing - and if that's what you're currently doing then more power to you, but you will never make a living from it if that's what your end-game is here.

I know nothing about you (and nor would I expect you to disclose any information) so I'm not in a position to give genuine, useful advice.
I just know that the current work you're making, if you do indeed make it for money, isn't going to give you a sustainable living.

You mentioned thematic direction being wanting. I've been feeling that way for a while, deep down. I'm not really sure what I want to do, honestly.

 

[Serf 'n' TERF]

You mentioned thematic direction being wanting. I've been feeling that way for a while, deep down. I'm not really sure what I want to do, honestly.

You're currently catering to the lowest common denominator. What you are spending hours upon hours hand-rendering will be appreciated for all of 2 minutes until a furfag busts their nut.

The very least you could be doing here is private OC commissions so people are throwing money at you to wallow in their degeneracy.
If you're publishing this stuff for free then you're a fool.

 

[John Furrman]

You're currently catering to the lowest common denominator. What you are spending hours upon hours hand-rendering will be appreciated for all of 2 minutes until a furfag busts their nut.

The very least you could be doing here is private OC commissions so people are throwing money at you to wallow in their degeneracy.
If you're publishing this stuff for free then you're a fool.

The whole hours and hours thing you said resonated with how I've grown to feel about spending the time. I think you're right. I can definitely do better to take my art in a more highbrow direction, and I appreciate your blunt honesty. I'll definitely reflect, and maybe just study to improve technically for a few months while I think on a more satisfying direction.

As for return, I've managed to complete maybe 20 commissions now. It's been interesting to say the least. I'm surprised people pay as much as they will and how accommodating the commissioners have been.

 

[Serf 'n' TERF]

The whole hours and hours thing you said resonated with how I've grown to feel about spending the time. I think you're right. I can definitely do better to take my art in a more highbrow direction, and I appreciate your blunt honesty. I'll definitely reflect, and maybe just study to improve technically for a few months while I think on a more satisfying direction.

As for return, I've managed to complete maybe 20 commissions now. It's been interesting to say the least. I'm surprised people pay as much as they will and how accommodating the commissioners have been.

In all honestly, your technical skill is above average. It's always good to try and actively improve, but that isn't the issue here. It's your content that needs revision, IMO.

And that is only my opinion, because your work isn't to my personal taste, but nor does it seem to be to your own tastes - otherwise you'd be flaming me and defending your work.

How transferrable is the skill you've developed of depicting anthropomorphic NSFW cartoons? I'm unsure, but the skills you've developed in digital hand-rendering can be transferred into film animation, video game concept art/animation, and even portraiture if you're willing to work with subjects a little more realistically (pet portraits are a big thing and will continue to be so).

 

[Gar For Archer]

In all honestly, your technical skill is above average. It's always good to try and actively improve, but that isn't the issue here. It's your content that needs revision, IMO.

And that is only my opinion, because your work isn't to my personal taste, but nor does it seem to be to your own tastes - otherwise you'd be flaming me and defending your work.

How transferrable is the skill you've developed of depicting anthropomorphic NSFW cartoons? I'm unsure, but the skills you've developed in digital hand-rendering can be transferred into film animation, video game concept art/animation, and even portraiture if you're willing to work with subjects a little more realistically (pet portraits are a big thing and will continue to be so).

While it’s certainly not to my taste either, if he’s in it purely for the money I can’t blame him. It’s much harder to find an audience for non-fetish art, and you’re competing with a MUCH larger talent pool. I personally draw for my own enjoyment so I’d never stoop to drawing furshit, but if you have the skill to distinguish yourself (and @John Furrman is well above the average technical execution of your typical furry shit) I’m not gonna judge for using that to make some cash on the side.

 

[Serf 'n' TERF]

While it’s certainly not to my taste either, if he’s in it purely for the money I can’t blame him. It’s much harder to find an audience for non-fetish art, and you’re competing with a MUCH larger talent pool. I personally draw for my own enjoyment so I’d never stoop to drawing furshit, but if you have the skill to distinguish yourself (and @John Furrman is well above the average technical execution of your typical furry shit) I’m not gonna judge for using that to make some cash on the side.

I agree with this, but @John Furrman has doubts themselves.

So maybe while my initial reply was more nasty than constructively critical, I'm trying to follow that up with a dialogue that won't allow them to pigeon-hole themselves into a market that they aren't entirely happy being in.

 

[Gar For Archer]

I agree with this, but @John Furrman has doubts themselves.

So maybe while my initial reply was more nasty than constructively critical, I'm trying to follow that up with a dialogue that won't allow them to pigeon-hole themselves into a market that they aren't entirely happy being in.

It’s ultimately a question of why you’re drawing in the first place. If you’re doing it for the money, it’s just an uncomfortable fact that porn and fetish art (furry or otherwise) command way higher profits. If you’re doing it for your own enjoyment, you’re still more than capable of drawing stuff that you enjoy outside of doing furry commissions. If you DO enjoy drawing but the furry commissions eat up all your free time, then maybe ease up on the commissions a bit.

 

[John Furrman]

I agree with this, but @John Furrman has doubts themselves.

So maybe while my initial reply was more nasty than constructively critical, I'm trying to follow that up with a dialogue that won't allow them to pigeon-hole themselves into a market that they aren't entirely happy being in.

I could sense your criticism wasn't in bad faith. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and sometimes stern words are what is needed to be heard. Although I can't go to art school, I know that's what the much harsher constructive critiques that some teachers give their students and being hurt by harsh words and then overcoming the points a weakness is a part of the process of becoming a better artist.

I genuinely like making furshit, have for years, but I think I am outgrowing the low brow stuff. I've needed a bigger challenge that technical skill can't overcome alone by tackling more thematically mature themes that have a real narrative to tell.

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It’s ultimately a question of why you’re drawing in the first place. If you’re doing it for the money, it’s just an uncomfortable fact that porn and fetish art (furry or otherwise) command way higher profits. If you’re doing it for your own enjoyment, you’re still more than capable of drawing stuff that you enjoy outside of doing furry commissions. If you DO enjoy drawing but the furry commissions eat up all your free time, then maybe ease up on the commissions a bit.

Yeah, I'm tired of commissions for now. I got a new day job after a 5 month forced vacation from the last due to economic depression. I started taking commissions to pay the bills while I bummed around studying art on my own. I need to finish what I started though, and deliver on what I said I would to the commissioners.

 

[Serf 'n' TERF]

I could sense your criticism wasn't in bad faith. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and sometimes stern words are what is needed to be heard. Although I can't go to art school, I know that's what the much harsher constructive critiques that some teachers give their students and being hurt by harsh words and then overcoming the points a weakness is a part of the process of becoming a better artist.

I genuinely like making furshit, have for years, but I think I am outgrowing the low brow stuff. I've needed a bigger challenge that technical skill can't overcome alone by tackling more thematically mature themes that have a real narrative to tell.

You don't need to go to art school to be an artist. So let me save you how many thousands of whatever currency you're familiar with.
The majority of successful contemporary artists are drop-outs. They have a strong business sense that is complimented by their creative skill.
A degree will help you get into the lower-level jobs within the realms of Graphics/Illustration, but that's nothing that a very strong and diverse portfolio couldn't counter.

Maybe you should move into exploring animation on your down-time, just as a hobby. Learn about the software and see what you can come up with. Just have fun with it.
If anything, atleast you might be able to render animated furporn which will really bring in the big bucks.

 

[Solid Snek]

I could sense your criticism wasn't in bad faith. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and sometimes stern words are what is needed to be heard. Although I can't go to art school, I know that's what the much harsher constructive critiques that some teachers give their students and being hurt by harsh words and then overcoming the points a weakness is a part of the process of becoming a better artist.

I genuinely like making furshit, have for years, but I think I am outgrowing the low brow stuff. I've needed a bigger challenge that technical skill can't overcome alone by tackling more thematically mature themes that have a real narrative to tell.

edit:

Yeah, I'm tired of commissions for now. I got a new day job after a 5 month forced vacation from the last due to economic depression. I started taking commissions to pay the bills while I bummed around studying art on my own. I need to finish what I started though, and deliver on what I said I would to the commissioners.

NOOOO!!!!

I was just about to say, I was very much impressed with your fur asses, and if there's ever been a time that a big-tit deer riding a Harley caught my attention, now is it.

By all means tackle the themes you want to tackle. But you've got a God-given-gift for asses, bro, and don't let the idea of having a "highbrow turn" make you feel obliged to lose sight of that.

I mean -

there's no reason you can't have your fun AND be srsartist at the same time.


(I'm guessing you work in digital, right? The Chinchilla piece kind of reminds me of a guy named AssasinMonkey; are you familiar with him?)

 

[Bizarre Monkey]

boy we sure did have a deep philosophical conversation that basically boiled down to: to draw furshit or not to draw furshit? that is the question

tis it nobler in the mind to branch out for fear of being labeled smutartist, or to wriggle in one's own complacent fun of drawing thine thicc furry ass, and in doing so, conquer?

I'm badly paraphrasing hamlet here but my advice would be, by all means, keep drawing stuff but maybe try some new ideas, like drawing ayyyliums, or humans or such so as to give yourself even more creative potential, the more you can draw, the more work you have access to accepting, and therefore, the more dank cash you'll be rolling in! versatility is the artists most underrated weapon

There's also a danger involved in continuing to draw the same stuff, and this is particularly so for furshit, the moment you have to draw say, something human-like, you're probably going to have trouble due to a detachment from human forms.

Most of the furshit characters were ones i came up with when i was very young and didn't realize back then how much i'd regret it later, but i just look past it and do it when i have to, as its good for my growth as an artist, and I do think Svoli, that russian blue i draw a fair bit, is pretty cool, I would never sexualize my furshit though- because im not a zoophile.

I don't even call myself a furry just because of the schmaltzy connotations the label carries.

Welp, time to finish up that Esperia drawing i posted last page, if there's been no responses before i'm done ill edit it into this post as i have done before.

While I have a fun time doing the funnest part of drawing, here's some examples of the kind of stuff i draw just to try new things out, art is best grown via experimentation and trying new shit.


EDIT: oh on the art school thing, it's basically useless.

I've seen the stuff graduates from art school can draw and you're already above their level john, it'd be a waste of time and money to attend

I personally might still definitely have some things to learn but im hopeless in academic situations so i'd rather just continue to grow on my own terms, backwards and silly as they are!

EDIT2: It is done!

So her right hand is a bit weird looking and the lighting is a little weird on the right of her stomach but all in all im immensely thrilled with how this turned out!

Background was good fun, too~!