Saturday, September 08, 2012

Well gang, I'm at that point in my life where a lot of my close friends are making babies. Lots of them. While I have my ratties to satiate what could be called my maternal instincts, my friends are taking that daring leap into parenthood and I think it's one of the bravest things a human being can do. So this piece, while done for the animal art book, is dedicated to my colleagues, childhood friends and their significant others who are starting the next chapter in their lives.

Raise those kids right, guys. The world doesn't need any more jerkwads in it. ;)

And for those who might not have seen this type of animal before, it's an okapi! I've only ever seen one in person but they are easily one of my favorite animals. Not quite a zebra, not quite a giraffe and equipped with butts that are endlessly fun to draw!

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Such a sweet illustration!

Gillibean said...

Aww what a lovely thought for all your reproductive friends! You nailed the ass of this animal! I cand never capture okapis as good as this! Great image!

C.Deboda said...

Ditto what Gillibean said, haha!