The taste of the early evening’s thick, gauzy air overlaps every other summer in a way that makes them feel like one long, timeless season. Without the worry of what’s behind you or what’s yet to come, the days bleed into each other with the promise that just maybe if you don’t step back to look at it all from afar you don’t have to wake up and a day can be forever. Easing endlessly into night. The cry of a million insects under a billion stars.
Even at the risk of being hurt, Juno is enviably good at surrendering herself to the moment instead having to go back and enjoy it in her head. And so every time is like the first ever, standing there at the end of the day, expecting with innocent certainty that surely there’s more. Suddenly facing the edge. But the memories of summer are hers forever, and as it’s been said, every love story is ultimately a ghost story.
Finished this earlier but now the timing seems right for a public post. The very first sketch for this was spontaneous enough -- just Juno with a hotdog in one hand and a beer in the other. Playing around with some color thumbnails, feeling around for the mood, and soon enough I had a full piece planned out. I'm no purist when it comes to hotdog toppings, so I just slapped together something I remember enjoying.
Even at the risk of being hurt, Juno is enviably good at surrendering herself to the moment instead having to go back and enjoy it in her head. And so every time is like the first ever, standing there at the end of the day, expecting with innocent certainty that surely there’s more. Suddenly facing the edge. But the memories of summer are hers forever, and as it’s been said, every love story is ultimately a ghost story.
Finished this earlier but now the timing seems right for a public post. The very first sketch for this was spontaneous enough -- just Juno with a hotdog in one hand and a beer in the other. Playing around with some color thumbnails, feeling around for the mood, and soon enough I had a full piece planned out. I'm no purist when it comes to hotdog toppings, so I just slapped together something I remember enjoying.
Category Artwork (Digital) / All
Species Red Fox
Gender Any
Size 744 x 1200px
Listed in Folders
Top your dog however you like. Nothing annoys me more than regional purists who insist their way is the only way. (I'm putting ketchup on mine, Chicago.)
I've been told you'll get beat up for putting ketchup on a Chicago dog. Only one way to find out.
I live in downstate IL. We do it all the time here, but Chicagoans consider us hillbillies. :P
Heathen! How dare thee desecrate thy sacred and hottest of dogs. That's what the tomato is for!
Maybe i'll meet a cutie like Juno on the 16th? Who knows, there are lots of lovely ladies at my college lol
Oh hello Kala it´s been a while, glad to see you´re still making great art with your cute Fox girl.
Your art is always incredible at expressing emotion, really enjoy seeing your work <3
awesome work :3 I still wonder what her and Marie the Foxy would do if they ever met :3
One of my favorite Vixens! But what's up with that expression?
She just realized that she forgot her curly fries.
Either that or she just learned the hard way that you should never trust a beer fart!
Either that or she just learned the hard way that you should never trust a beer fart!
Like the title of the picture says... I figure she realized that it is the last day of summer
Been so long since I’ve last seen anything from you! Even after a long time, you put out an amazing piece! Love the colors, atmosphere, and Juno’s footwear❤️
Much thanks :) I keep hoping to make up for lost time this year, but I'll just be happy to share pictures a little more often.
This fox is so perfect. Love the subtle details on her anatomy.
LOVE those toeless boots too!
LOVE those toeless boots too!
I've seen this toeless shoe trend for a while, but it didn't really catch me until I had the right use for it. Juno seems to only wear shoes when she's wearing nothing else :P
This is such cool and beautiful art! There is so much to love in this piece!
Juno wears clothes! And that’s the coolest kind of top/bra for her to wear. It is enough to see through, but feel nonchalant about it. The boot paws (shoes?) look like an eccentric city style that fits her perfectly. The otter’s tail-pants (if that’s a word) are a nice unique style as well. I love Juno’s expression. It’s so sweet and innocent. It’s almost like she just forgot something important.
Everything here is so cool and the description is poetic, matching the beautiful evening colors. The subtle details like the reflecting water are perfect touches as well; this includes the body folds along the side of her torso.
Perfection :)
Juno wears clothes! And that’s the coolest kind of top/bra for her to wear. It is enough to see through, but feel nonchalant about it. The boot paws (shoes?) look like an eccentric city style that fits her perfectly. The otter’s tail-pants (if that’s a word) are a nice unique style as well. I love Juno’s expression. It’s so sweet and innocent. It’s almost like she just forgot something important.
Everything here is so cool and the description is poetic, matching the beautiful evening colors. The subtle details like the reflecting water are perfect touches as well; this includes the body folds along the side of her torso.
Perfection :)
Hah, I can only manage writing anything poetic in short bursts! And yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if this is the most clothing Juno's worn in a picture -- I have a few outfits I've sketched her in, but which haven't made it into finished pieces yet. But I agree, I love the knit top; on her and in general!
Those little body folds have become a favorite of mine, so it'll likely show up in more poses soon.
Those little body folds have become a favorite of mine, so it'll likely show up in more poses soon.
This is so amazing and adorable, as you always do my friend! :) Wonderful job ^.^
Faved this as much for the bg text as for the art. Very nice! ^•^
And who knew that otters wore fanny packs??
And who knew that otters wore fanny packs??
Much thanks :) And oh yes, those thick tails are really the gift that keeps on giving x)
Grew up with a little party/festival thing like this each year when I was a kid, hosted out of our community center in the biker/partier village I grew up in.
Really love this piece. Captures a really neat and nostalgic energy for me.
Really love this piece. Captures a really neat and nostalgic energy for me.
Those sounds like some really awesome years. The nostalgia is real, for me it was visits to family in Wisconsin and everything that involved. But I guess nowadays it's up to me to find new traditions to fill the gap.
My kid is finally old enough to enjoy carnivals now. I love sharing one of my favorite settings with him.
I really dig the design of the otter's pants back there. It works better than the ones I've been using for my otters, beaver, and tenrecs.
I really dig the design of the otter's pants back there. It works better than the ones I've been using for my otters, beaver, and tenrecs.
Carnivals are just like a magical experience for a kid. Really glad he's getting to enjoy it, and somehow it always digs up old memories when I'm in that space. None of those prize plushies survived to the present day though x)
I've seen some really cool furgonomics for otters and other thick-tails, and right now I'm kind of loving the third "pant leg" design. You've never failed to dress your critters in fun, believable ways, but please take any designs you like!
I've seen some really cool furgonomics for otters and other thick-tails, and right now I'm kind of loving the third "pant leg" design. You've never failed to dress your critters in fun, believable ways, but please take any designs you like!
Thought I was nuts, but can't unsee it. Love the explaining meme in the background xD
That look on your face when you realize you just handed the cashier a twenty instead of a ten.
Ha! just kidding. Joking aside though, this is a very nice piece. Love her expression.
Ha! just kidding. Joking aside though, this is a very nice piece. Love her expression.
It always amazes me that despite the many fox OCs on this site, yours is always so recognizable, even without her typical outfits on, that being said, really like her demeanor and the choice of colors for the background, it compliments her, and the scene very well! =D
On a side note, as a European living in the US, I find the hotdog quite overrated but that might just be because of the ones you get at the marketplaces back home haha
On a side note, as a European living in the US, I find the hotdog quite overrated but that might just be because of the ones you get at the marketplaces back home haha
You don't know how good that is to hear -- everyone wants their characters to be recognizable, and hopefully without resorting to excessively unique design elements. I'm delighted to know Juno looks like Juno instead of one of many similar foxes. I won't ask what her typical outfit is, because I think I already know >.>
As with much of US cuisine, it seems like there's a kind of magic that makes hotdogs more appealing than they really ought to be. And if you don't feel the magic then... try your best to enjoy x)
As with much of US cuisine, it seems like there's a kind of magic that makes hotdogs more appealing than they really ought to be. And if you don't feel the magic then... try your best to enjoy x)
Believe me, I can relate, I've come up with a bunch of characters recently that I really want for them to stand out...
It can be challenging but it is so rewarding when someone recognizes them, especially when you have a unique style such as yourself, it makes it even better! ;D
(oh and don't worry about the outfit thing, I was only pulling your leg haha)
Yeah, there definitely is, I agree but that does not mean I don't like them =P (I'm assuming it's mustard and onions on hers? Solid choice if so ;D)
It can be challenging but it is so rewarding when someone recognizes them, especially when you have a unique style such as yourself, it makes it even better! ;D
(oh and don't worry about the outfit thing, I was only pulling your leg haha)
Yeah, there definitely is, I agree but that does not mean I don't like them =P (I'm assuming it's mustard and onions on hers? Solid choice if so ;D)
God, I do love Juno. Love her footwear too. Very interesting. The otter girl in the background is sexy as hell too ^^
The one time she's not nude... x)
As an actual answer, I don't know if I'll make an alt for this since I usually don't make them anyway.
As an actual answer, I don't know if I'll make an alt for this since I usually don't make them anyway.
Live your best life, put what you want in there. Top it with a second hotdog even.
There's just something about this vibe I love so much, and I've never seen it put quite as well as this piece plus your description. Really, truly beautiful stuff. 💜
I'm not good at that. Man, I wish I was, and this picture and its story make me wish so all the more.
Such a wonderful and lively image!
So many details and colors!
Everything is so perfect! ^^
And the text you've written makes it even more beautiful! ^^
Also... as a Brazilian, the monstruosities we call hot dogs are the best in the world! XD
So many details and colors!
Everything is so perfect! ^^
And the text you've written makes it even more beautiful! ^^
Also... as a Brazilian, the monstruosities we call hot dogs are the best in the world! XD
A cursory google search leaves me confused... but curious o.o If I get a chance to try a Brazilian hot dog for myself I won't turn it down!
Here's a good video for some wild varieties of hot dogs as well! If I recall they make a Brazilian style too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i0YWyJm7DM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i0YWyJm7DM
oh wow, you've captured the mood so well here Kal, so much detail and pleasant colors, such a lovely atmosphere ^-^
Thanks ^^ Nostalgia for the summertime is a deep well to draw from, but it's hard making Juno look too melancholy that it's over.
Your art gives me faith for our fandom. Thank you so much for these candid shots!
Now you take her home and mate with her so shes ready to pop before next summer.
Love your work so much. There's so much life and emotion in everything! Also dig your attention to background characters. That expressiveness really translates to them too! (otter couple! <3)
Hey, Tropicalia! That's made right up the street from me. :D
fantastic work
I love the shading and rendering :D
Sun shines on your skin and mine
Until it sets way after nine.
Memories made with a cold drink in hand.
Moments to cherish with feet in the sand.
Everyone laughing, smiles on every face.
Remember the moments, those were the days.
Turn up the music, sing it out loud.
Indigo skies, no sign of a cloud.
Mutter the words that no one will know.
Everlasting memories; where does time go?
© William Wilson
I love the shading and rendering :D
Sun shines on your skin and mine
Until it sets way after nine.
Memories made with a cold drink in hand.
Moments to cherish with feet in the sand.
Everyone laughing, smiles on every face.
Remember the moments, those were the days.
Turn up the music, sing it out loud.
Indigo skies, no sign of a cloud.
Mutter the words that no one will know.
Everlasting memories; where does time go?
© William Wilson
Now Juno gets to look forward to making new memories in the coming summer, or perhaps even in the coming fall should the mood call for it!
Excellent piece, and I love her outfit. Huge fan of the character, too. You always make her so cute and sexy.
I'm going to enjoy the season finally cooling off :D
That being said, it's roughly this time of year with all of the festivals and events popping up that she can undoubtedly find some nice knickknacks and unique jewelry from the local artists~ I do so enjoy the fall season ;; change is good~
That being said, it's roughly this time of year with all of the festivals and events popping up that she can undoubtedly find some nice knickknacks and unique jewelry from the local artists~ I do so enjoy the fall season ;; change is good~
Loving the mood in this along with the text ♥, Juno Looking perfect too!
I've seen so many paintings, and this is the first time I saw this painting from the afternoon until now, and I can't stop thinking about it. I'm going to watch it every once in a while. This is really great (sorry, my mother tongue is not English, I am still studying, so the English expression may not be smooth or have problems)
Is it weird one of my favorite things in this picture is the tail sleeve on the pants with the pocket on it on the background character?
It's long past the last day of summer for me, but I am back in it for a bit looking at this--Juno is beautiful, maybe because the summer rubs off on her, food amd drink and dress, or lack of it. What you wrote is so nearly like how I experience summer, and it's just good.
Her boot-sandals are so original cx
Her boot-sandals are so original cx
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