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“We got drinks at this place in the naturist district I’ve been wanting to check out. I honestly didn’t think he’d be into it, but he said sure. Which was nice. I could kinda tell it’s not his usual scene, but he was cool about it. Oh, and he’s actually a really good listener.”

A couple of pine martens getting to know each other. Maybe he’s earned himself a second date. I’ve been spending more time poking into this little city and learning about the kind of folks who seem to call it home. Mentally wandering the streets and discovering its cultural quirks. Not with any master-planning or narrative goals, though a basic map would probably help me keep things straight.

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ThatDirgeDude

It's something I'm sure I've commented on before, but aside from the way you draw characters, your use of color and shading is just spectacular! Always an inspiration!

DeltaRedWolf

His little blushy face and expression are so cute! This is such a fun scene, and I love how it makes my mind wander, wondering what would happen if she noticed. 🧡

Kiko

This is very nice!

J. N. Squire

How did they manage to pay for anything? I don't see them having brought stuff able to hold anything for that 🤔

Scope Creep

Does the city have a name yet :) would love to know more about your world building

J. N. Squire

I just noticed the pun with the title. Well done, Sir, well done.

Aelius

It's definitely a city (and district) I'd love to visit sometime! I've done similar "mental wandering" through some of my own settings as well and it's a fun way to surprise yourself with what you discover. This is a really cute scene, too!

Citrakayah

I like the little drip! He's even more worked up than I'd thought before. What's going to happen if someone sees, though, or if he accidentally sets himself off?

Brocade

His heart’s not the only thing that’s throbbing

Adleisio Cefnfor

A little detail I love is the way you handle the paw pads in the hands. And of course the world building as you take us to different sections of the city. :D

Kalahari

There's a sensual quality to hand pads, and I adore it when I see it done well. So I'm always on this personal quest to capture that feeling. I do try to match the style of pawpads on their hands and feet.

Kalahari

I think maybe this is one of the reasons we create these worlds -- so we can visit them for ourselves :) And it's not always obvious what kind of shape it will take at the outset.

Kalahari

The city is Nambassa, which I realize I haven't mentioned before. It's situated on the coast, so most beach scenes I've drawn take place here too. I'll have to dig up a map of the area at some point...

Adleisio Cefnfor

It is definitely a balancing act, that is for sure, and handle it well! :D

draegwolf

don't see much in the way of pine martens so glad to see them here. I rather like how you colored their muzzles. =3

Kalahari

A fair question, and one I should think about answering in future pics. My guess is there's a backpack or satchel just out of frame. But I've also had hats with a little pocket on the inside top for cash and cards, so maybe that's her solution...

Kalahari

It would either bring their date to an awkward conclusion... or a pretty amazing one.

Kalahari

Thanks man! I've really been trying to dial in my personal approach to color. That Delta piece I did last year hit a mark that I want to replicate. I don't think this piece ended up quite as harmonious in a color range aspect, but it's a step in the right direction.

Viridia

Every one of these naturist district pics you do makes me so happy. How I'd love to live in a place like this! I've actually integrated a 'naturist district' into an ongoing slice-of-life RP I've been running; it developed spontaneously, or so I thought, but there's no way you weren't the subconscious inspiration there. ^v^ Can't wait to see you explore the neighborhood more!

Viridia

Wrist bands and hip pouches can come in handy! Or tail bags, if the tail's thick enough to support one.

Kalahari

Well, you'll be eating good because I've got several more pieces in the pipeline that explore the naturist district ^^ And I really love that you have your own naturist district going in that RP -- it's got to be interesting seeing how others take to it and whether or not it resonates with them.

Jakerabbit

And another piece with great paw vibes that I dig. His expression and her apparent obliviousness is perfect. Careful, dude, try pushing that down with your footpaw too much, and you might have more on your, uh, paws than you bargained for!