The Anthro Cafe - Art Gallery and Help spot

New Art: Rabbit Haberdashery

2008-09-26T04:18:18Z

Finished another "Animal Person" painting today. Thought I'd share.

...and for those of you following along with the home game, the Lemur now has a foofy tail. (I fixed.)

I'm a stranger here myself...

2008-09-24T01:14:38Z

My name is Portia St. Luke, and I'm an illustrator who has really enjoyed discovering the "furry scene" this past Anthrocon. While Anthrocon was my first fur-con, I was blown away by how loving and joyful it was, and I'll definitely be back next year.

I also hate posting introductions. Really, how are you supposed to get to know an artist off of a written paragraph? Normally, I really do much better by just sharing artwork... '

...aaaaaaaaaaaaaand This is a furry list, soooooo...

Some of the artwork (both published and unpublished) that was created for AC 2008:

"Ice Bear" (Printed in the Dining guide, and exhibited in the art show.)

Original design for the cover. Rejected in favor of...

...this one. (Which also showed in the art show.)

This one was rejected, too... as "too adult." (Jeez, you see worse on magazine covers these days!)
My tribute to the works of the immortal Alphonse Mucha, master of Art Deco.

This one was printed in the dining guide and displayed in the art show.

...and the whole gallery of "Animal People Artwork" can be found by clicking here.

(Moderators, if this is not something I should be posting, please let me know and I will stop.)

anthro_cafe @ 2008-09-21T16:08:00

2008-09-21T14:22:34Z

shadow_weaver has made some nice video tutorials showing how she draws, I thought I'd link to them, since I suspect a few peole here will appreciate them.

How To Draw A Wolf - Part 1
How To Draw A Wolf - Part 2
How To Draw A Wolf - Part 3

From Pencils To Inking Intermediate Step

Inking A Wolf With Tech Or Micron Pens - Part 1
Inking A Wolf With Tech Or Micron Pens - Part 2

New Art: the Angry Lemur

2008-09-20T20:22:07Z

This week, this man impressed the hell outta me by having the courage to speak the truth, regardless of the cost.

For Joel, the original "Angry Lemur."

My Thoughts on "Twilight"

2008-09-11T17:29:32Z

Because thats the only way I can see it being THAT popular. (To all those that disagree, It's called an OPINION. Please refrain from making mean comments towards me because of said opinion)

Decisions, Decisions...

2008-08-29T15:43:20Z

I've been working with my Tablet recently, and have completed one picture with it. I am also planning to post in on my DA account (Cough http://kukilunestar.deviantart.com/ Cough)
There is just one problem though...There are 2 versions of it.

EDIT! Grayscale and full color have been added.
EDIT! Posted on DA!

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Yay, it's me again...

2008-08-28T19:57:32Z

Best wing tutorial I've ever seen! :) I watch this person, why have I never seen this tutorial before? o_O Anyhow, yes. I had to share. Awesome, awesome tutorial.

Well, I said I'd make another tutorial post, so here goes. :)

2008-08-24T12:14:17Z

My fellow artist friend and I was talking about clouds the other day... and she told me about a cloud tutorial she'd seen on dA ages ago. So we searched for awhile and found it. The artist who made it has some other tutorials also, and I think they're great, very pedagogic. So I'm posting them all. :)

You have your head in my cloud (Step by step guide showing how to draw clouds. There's a bit water in there as well!)
Let the sun shine in (Digital painting, some landscapes, clouds again.)
I might smile tomorrow (Step by step showing how the artist created one of their pieces.)
Many are calling for help (Another step by step guide of a piece, like the previous one, but this one shows clouds (again; can't have to many cloud tutorials!), water and lightning.)
Brush the difficulties away (A tutorial about brushes and the many different things you can make with them.)
No secret in my garden (Yet another step by step thingie. Landscape stuff (grass, leaves), ect.)
Beneath other skies (Clouds! Again! :D And some swirls.)

Commissions

2008-08-21T21:10:32Z

My work
Commissions: Open!

Digital - Badges: $5 ( Colored )
Sketch: $5 - 10*
Character Prof: $5
Fully Colored: $10 - 20*
Comics: $*

Traditional - Badges, Sketches, Fully Colored & Comics can be requested.

* = Prices vary depend on complexity such as number of characters/props/environment.

Contact :

By Email: (remove the spaces)
P A D U N K E R S @ G M A I L . C O M

By IM: (remove the spaces)
A I M @ B U B B L E G U M R E A P E R
Y A H O O @ L O V E T H A T A R M Y
M S N @ L O V E T H A T S A M U R A I

I'm considering doing badges that are lamented, if your interested please ask along with any other questions or suggestions.

Trades are also available as well.

Marker Work - Tutorial

2008-08-11T03:12:54Z

Well, an attempt at a tutorial, anyway. c.c Here's how *I* lay down my colors. The subject of this piece is a flame point siamese.

Markers used: Prismacolor: wheat, cream, eggshell, buff, putty, deco orange, carmine red, henna, raspberry, mahogany red, ballet pink, salmon pink, blush pink, cold stone, mint cream, pale jade, green tea, celadon green, avocado, spearmint, clear blender.

Final Image:

Concept sketch, done in blue pencil.

Inks, done using a lightbox, which means cleaner lines and no erasing. =D Plus you can redo it and not lose your sketch if you screw up (which I actually did the first time on this piece).

First color layer: wheat. Character body.

Second color layer: cream. Character body. Begin strengthening color for markings.

Third color layer: eggshell. Character body.

Fourth color layer: buff. Character body. Continue strengthening markings.

Fifth color layer: putty. Character body & nose.

Sixth color layer: deco orange. Character body. Strengthen markings, run colorless blender over everything to smooth them out.

Seventh color layer: carmine red. Character hair base.

Eighth color layer: henna. Character hair shading.

Ninth color layer: raspberry. Character hair shading.

Tenth color layer: mahogany red. Character hair shading.

Eleventh color layer: mint cream. Drapery base color. Eyes are mint cream, cold stone, and spearmint. Additional eggshell added to body shading at this point.

Twelfth color layer: green tea. Drapery shading.

Thirteenth color layer: celadon green. Drapery shading.

Fourteenth color layer: ballet pink. Pillow shading.

Fifteenth color layer: salmon pink. Pillow shading.

Sixteenth color layer: blush pink. Pillow shading.

Seventeenth color layer: pale jade. Bedding base color. Clear blender used on pillows.

Eighteenth color layer: mint cream. Bedding shading.

Nineteenth color layer: avocado. Bedding shading.

Twentieth color layer: spearmint, pale jade. Framing box and interior of box, respectively. Extra spearmint used to deepen shadows on drapery.

Finishing touches: mint cream used to shade interior of box, two layers of it.

State of the Cafe Adress

2008-08-10T01:29:29Z

Everything seems to be going fine! =D

....ok, maybe not entirely.

If you have any Ideas on how to liven up the place, please post here.

I wonder.... (Discussion Topic)

2008-07-18T02:12:00Z

I was at the bookstore and it hit me that there were no How-to Books when it comes to realistic furries. At least, I dont think I have seen any.

So, anyone out there seen one? And if not, do you think it's because the book would be too big, or too complex or...what? Also, do you think that any will come out within the next few years? And what do you think the format would be like?

Mommy Makes It All Better - Progression

2008-07-07T03:45:30Z

My headpeople will not shut up. Started this one this morning.

This image is actually a follow up for the latter, which still needs color:

Lynxtaur Cub: A Progression

2008-07-06T01:37:46Z

This started as a doodle I did in the car on the way home from Anthrocon. I finished it yesterday.

anthro_cafe @ 2008-07-05T12:12:00

2008-07-05T16:12:16Z

Allo all. If you are wondering why I haven't been on for a while, My motherboard died. Horribly.
and with much hatred towards me.

So, I have nothing.Everything is...gone. Not even my music was saved.

Heck, I'm posting this at my Uncles house, who is graciously trying to save the hard drive and all my data.

Just. Perfect.

But, on the bright side, I'm getting a new computer later today and Its a Mac (SQUEEE!)

Hopefully, my internet will work with it...

*EDIT!*

My Uncle saved everything!*
Oh, and I have my Mac now! It name is Percival ^-^

*Everything cept programs. Which means my copy of Photoshop is gone TT_TT

More Dolls

2008-07-05T16:11:49Z

Here are some new dolls: Ookaminoai, Seticat and Tooie.

Sorry everyone but I'm going to have to stop all requests for a while so I can catch up with other work.

anthro_cafe @ 2008-06-12T20:17:00

2008-06-13T00:23:50Z

Hey, does anyone here have any tips on using a computer tablet? And if so, how do you make lines smoother using flash? (Note: there is no little toggle bar that changes the smoothness)

Request Progress

2008-06-13T00:17:07Z

Here's Mazz's mini doll. Next will be Seticat and Ookaminoai.

To the others requesting, I will need reference pics or really good descriptions of your character. ^_^

I've also put together a reference pic of my fursona, Taruto.

Click to see bigger version.

It's not the greatest or most detailed picture, it's just meant to be as a guide to anyone who wishes to draw her. ^_^

Note: I am now available for art commissions and trades, however I am still doing the "mascot" mini dolls for free. You can see more of my artwork in my portfolio. If anyone here is looking for a website built, I'd be happy to do that too. ^_^

Pirate Lemur

2008-05-26T00:36:26Z

Please bear in mind that the last time I worked in acrylic was before I graduated from college... which would be over three years ago now. Even so, I don't think I did too badly. @_@; Crap, now he needs a background.

For Shiny Puppy and Kukilunestar

2008-05-22T16:44:55Z

Sorry for taking so long. Hope you guys like 'em.

PS: I'm taking 15 free requests for these (so far 2 are taken), after that, I'm going to charge a small fee.

Be Back....eventully

2008-05-20T18:10:57Z

Yeah, the main reason I havent really did anything in the past....6 days is that I have acccurired a Wii and a copy of SSBB. I might be back in...a week. Maybe. If all goes well and and dont get Mario Kart.

I DO however promise to add more artwork whenever I get off my gaming addiction.

K. Lunestar

P.S. Remember to tell others about the anthro cafe!

Charecter expression sheet - Buzz

2008-05-15T01:12:31Z

A Facial expression sheet for one of my charecters.

...

You...you can tell he's a pheonix and NOT A CHICKEN.
...right.

...It's a Cat...right?

2008-05-10T03:27:36Z

This is one of my OC's, and one of the reasons my WebComic isnt up yet* (Yes, I AM an aspiring WebComic artist)

I just want to know if everything looks alright with this certian charecter in order to finish a charecter sheet I'm doing.

*Oh, BTW..the main problem is the script...and that Im too lazy to work on the dang thing.

Feedback Wanted!

2008-05-10T02:35:50Z

I'd really love some feedback on these WIPs, I'd post on deviantART, but I don't get any help there.

Hope you don't mind this sort of thing...

Any feedback, positive or negative, is appreciated!