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Published: 2006-05-23 03:45:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 2958; Favourites: 82; Downloads: 78
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The working title for this was "The Essence of Fur," but I went with "Wild Shape" to cater more towards gaming companies. Still, it represents my place within furry fandom. I don't like the negative stereotypes, and I hate it when people assume things about me. I just really like animals. Always have, always will. I like to give animals human form in my art because it shows a connection between the two. It is all too easy for humans to forget that we are members of the animal kingdom as well, primates in fact. It's somewhat spiritual also, and the animals represented here are spirits that I have met or envisioned in dreams and meditations. I started this about a year ago, when I thought my spirit form was feline and have since found out that I "am" actually a wolf. I don't have delusions that I actually AM an animal of course, it's just a sense from a past life.As for the gaming portfolio description: This image depicts a Druid transforming into an ocelot. She is surrounded by animal spirits and companions, any of which she could have chosen the form of, but for this adventure a feline shape was most appropriate. Yeah.
I think I spent more time on this than on any other image I've done. It took me a year to finish with other things getting in the way and me losing interest for a while.
But I am happy with the results. Please like it. I used watered-down acrylics, marker, coloured pencil, pastel, and a touch of silver Sharpie.
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Hi there!
^skifi is too busy (he says busy, I say lazy!) to let you know, so I've been asked to tell you that you're featured in his regular anthro feature, here:
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Congratulations, it's certainly deserved.
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Aw man... I feel so honored! 
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OMG, its so good! I was just flicking through and it really caught my eye. it so colourful and detailed! i wish i could draw like you!
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Aww, thanks bunches!
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ur welcome,
you draw nice
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..WOW. I can tell you put a lot in this! Honestly, you didnt even have to explain the passion you have for animals when you displayed such passion in this piece. Each one of these animals were done with extreme effort and they all look like they can actually jump right off the page. You did an excellent job, and thats really all I can say here.
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Thank you very much. 
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>__> I saw a book on meditation. sadly, I couldn't get it or risk running out of my own money. And it was spirit world type stuff. I'm not sure if I believe in that type of thing or not.
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I don't care if you don't believe me. You're not the one who pays me.
It may be worth reading up on. Not necessarily to believe it, but to understand the beliefs of others.
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I never said that I don't believe you.
And I wish I could've gotten that book. ;-;
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Sorry, I'm just a wee bit paranoid when people describe my thoughts as "freaky."
There was a site called Spirit Online that I thought of directing you to... but it doesn't seem to exist anymore.
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Lol. Well, my thoughts are kind of freaky. I wish I could remember my dreams better too, or at least "see" better in them.
D: gasp. dissapearing websites!
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the colors and creatures are very nice, I especially like that snake, it's beautiful and feels very realistic
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wicked awesome work! I love the colors and all the poses!
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I can't tell that I feel for this image.... simply, I love this.
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Thank you muchly.
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I just have to say this, because I'm not allowed to fav this on the club, but out of all the submissions I've gotten lately, this takes the cake. Seriously, you've really out-done yourself on this one!
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*blushes* Why thank you. 
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Wow! This is truly an amazing piece of art
A year to complete? I can completely empathise with that!
The colours, the detail, the different media you used...it all boils down to perfection
I'm with Wolf-of_north, why in hell has this not got as many comments and faves as it deserves?
So many pictures with far less effort and work put into it gets 100's. This deserves far more! *reckons she should feature it in her next journal*
Anyway. I read your explanation and I love what it represents. It's so true that man forgets that he too (by he...I kinda mean our species/race...) is a primate and part of the animal kingdom. Pity we're not as 'civilised' and 'humane' as we're meant to be. We truly do act like animals sometimes
Ack I'll stop rambling now! Amazing piece and I shall fave it!
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Thank you so much! The rambling is much appreciated.
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Ah, there's a lot of details that can't be seen in this image until it's opened in Full View. For example, the tiny mouse on the ocelot-shaman's shoulder, and the stars glittering in the swirling lavender mist. It's full of surprises like that for people who look at it closely enough and search through the whole image.
This piece is so full of feeling... This is beautiful, in particular the ecstatic and blissful expression of the transforming shaman.
I'm happy to see that all of the animals are drawn accurately... looks like you did research to make this painting just right and to capture the lively essence of the different animals portrayed.
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Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
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Why, whywhywhy, in god's name does this have so few favorites and comments?? It's such a beautiful piece, with a general good feeling coming from it... The colors are vivid and well-chosen, the textures are just incredible, and I LOVE THIS PIECE!!!
Really, this is one of my favorite anthro pieces i've ever seen because it not only shows that there is still a connection between animals and anthros, but something else. The ocelot just seems like she's supposed to be that way, you know? Sometimes, you see anthro art that just looks unnatural, but this one just looks right.
And you know what? I never would have seen it if it were not for *knight-owl 's journal. O_O
I must fave this and go watch you now. Brilliant work!
TTFN,
- Evan
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Oh, thanks so much!
Wow, I'll have to go thanks *knight-owl too, she's the best.
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This is really beautiful. I love the awe-inspiring symbolism and emotion in addition to the raw talent poured into it. The ocelot herself looks amazing, appearing attractive and accurate in form and color. This piece also shows off your skills with animals of all types, as every creature within the pic is equally as well done.
Gorgeous work! 
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Thank you so much! I definately worked hard on it.
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Wow 
I love all the animals here, the fox especially looks great
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Thanks so much! It took forever.
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Hi There!
You have just earned yourself an O.D.D. feature 
ODDS (oibyrd's daily deviations) are to honor the sometimes overlooked artists of dA that I personally think deserve some exposure and also, to introduce the more popular artists to the new/overlooked deviants. I prefer to showcase ALL artwork that I love (and that includes popular artists) in order to create a non-biased feature of the talent on dA. Please click the link below to see your work featured and to view other featured artists . If you prefer not to be a featured artist, just send me a note and I will remove you from the list. Cheers! Sandi xoxo
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Wow, thanks so much! I feel so honored.
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Oh, I love this! The colours are beautimous! There needs to be more colourful deviations, don't you agree?!
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Thanks so much.
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