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#self-reblog #today's post is sponsored by body image issues and religious guilt

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As a long time follower, I'm so happy to see Machete's growth as a character. All his old art is amazing in aesthetic, but I feel your art has really fleshed him out as a dynamic person/dog recently. It speaks to how much your art has developed as well.

Ah, that's so sweet of you to say! ;o;

#having someone to interact with definitely has made him open up more #give a guy a boyfriend and boom character growth #answered #anonymous

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Which is your favorite platform? (of the ones you have accounts to post things I mean. I can't imagine it being Instagram since you don't really post there which honestly fair)

Tumblr, Twitter (X?) bluesky? Something else?

I think I'm going to have to go with tumblr, and it's not just because we're here. Twitter and Bluesky are nice and my experiences on both are overwhelmingly positive. But tumblr has an atmosphere that encourages originality, sharing your creations and talking about things in depth.

#I dislike the mindset of making “content” and when I'm posting here I don't feel like I have to tailor my posts to be #as easily consumable by as many people as possible #microblogging platforms are fast paced and you're constantly fighting the algorithm #making long text posts is inconvenient and usually not worth the trouble #so I rarely talk about my characters or their lore outside of tumblr #what's nice is that when you ramble about your personal projects and fictional fixations here people tend to be pretty receptive to it #like they Get These Feelings and are able to analyze and read between the lines really well at least if you ask me #on top of that customizing your browsing experience and curating an organized blog is easier #and above everything I love and cherish tumblr's tag culture #very often the best commentary I get comes from tags #answered #anonymous #instagram continues to give me bad vibes and going there has always felt like a chore

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i know it makes sense given dog anatomy but it is very funny to me seeing anthro vasco's 3 sets of tits

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#man of many tits #actually he has four #so eight in total #all my dog people have multiple nipples they're a gender neutral feature #sometimes they're a little more prominent like in Vasco's case #but it's also pretty common for them to be so flat and colorless you can't see them as easily #answered #anonymous

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#own art #own characters #CanisAlbus #art #artists on tumblr #Machete #Vasco #anthro #sighthound #scenthound #dogs #canine #animals #today's post is sponsored by body image issues and religious guilt

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If only Machete wasn't so distinctly white and waifish. Otherwise one could possibly use a lookalike to fake his death and just run away with vasco. But finding someone that resembles machete would be almost as hard as making the choice to end a life to save your own.

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#🤔 #I've never faked my death so I wouldn't know #but wouldn't ensuring that the body isn't 100% identifiable be the first step in tackling that issue #make it seem that it's most likely you but no one can tell for sure #it's not like they had dental records and dna testing in the late 1500's #sorry this got a little morbid I just started to think about the logistics #answered #anonymous #that isn't a bad idea actually #they aren't going to come after him later if they think he's dead

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me or my partner will see your gay dogs and then immediately send it to the other saying "us" and i think that's beautiful :3

also your art is so raaaaahhhh. eating it. eating it. tearing it to shreds with my fangs (very positive)

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#that's really cute ;_; #say hi to them from me #answered #wimpy-imp

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something about lambs (you have such fun characters to draw!)

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#aaa thank you! I'm glad you think so ;-; #the lamb symbolism though #wwhhhoof #the lighting is so intense #the halo effect #the luminous light yellow looks so nice against the dark wine red background #and the way you shaded Machete's back here gave it such an interesting texture #it reminds me of whittled wooden toy figurines #thank you again! #gift art #eldritchjackalope #own characters #Machete

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I have pondered about sending this ask, believing I would bother you. But I love to receive compliments, so I think you would too. Your artworks have a softness to them, the most intimate moment are quiet and filled with warmth. You have a way of conveying emotions through body language, down to the smallest of fingers. When pain is shown, it is burning, rough and powerful. You are my biggest inspiration, I always am eager to discover and rediscover your artworks, be it sketch or fully rendered art.

Aw gosh, thank you for your kind words! The way you worded it sounds so poetic, I'm flattered ;_; 🧡

#answered #mokusai #this isn't directed at you specifically but it's something I've started to notice recently #lots of people begin their messages with apologising for bothering me #I get that it's a polite thing to do but it's really not necessary at all #the chances of you bothering me are extremely low #getting asks/comments/etc is wonderful and rewarding and always fuels my motivation to keep posting these things #I feel lucky for being surrounded by people who engage with my stuff so actively #and seem to be genuinely interested in my art and characters #even if I can't get back to everyone I appreciate you taking the time to reach out to me

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How would Machete look like if he didn't have albinism/wasn't white? Would he have a different coat pattern similar to his parents?

His parents and siblings are mostly various shades of tan and reddish browns with sharply defined facial markings, so by all logic Machete would have similar palette. He'd probably be darker than Vasco. But I don't think I'm ever going to try to picture what he'd look like without albinism, it just doesn't feel right.

#it would kind of imply that albinism is a defect that should be corrected #instead of his natural state of being he's always had and always will have #I dunno maybe I'm looking into it too hard #answered #anonymous

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oh I am. madly in love with Ad Astra?? I can -feel- the weight of another person, the texture of their clothing, the warmth of them, their breath against your ear, the intimacy of holding someone... I absolutely adore the detail of Vasco's hand tucked into Machete's clothes, like it's not even necessarily conscious, just a little intimate thing you do when holding someone you love so much GAH I cherish this piece so much ;;

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#ouuhuh ;_; #thank you! that sounds lovely and I'm so happy to hear my art was able to convey that feeling #answered #bluestarwolf12 #I remember thinking a lot of these exact things when I was drawing the piece #I sound a little deranged when I try to explain it but it's really important to me that the illusion of weight comes across believably #that the subjects have volume and mass and influence each other when they touch? #what's the word #tangible? tactile?

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I’m going to unlearn shame *bursts into tears and beats my head against a brick wall*

#Machete

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Oh... in the 'get held idiot' piece even part of the clothes are held as to ensure all of him is off the ground and in his arms... that's gay /affectionate

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#Vasco has all of him #floor gets none #answered #lavenderanxiety

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Since there was an eclipse recently I can't help but imagine modern au vachete viewing it and Vasco being in awe while machete is having some existential crisis about the horrors of the cosmos or something

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#Vasco: universe is vast and our existence is fleeting :) #Machete: universe is vast and our existence is fleeting :( #answered #anonymous

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Ok the new piece is so beautiful, so breathtaking. Definitely add it to your list for 'might make as a print'

Thank you, glad you liked it!

I actually struggled with that piece more than usual. The lineart is from last year, I just wasn't sure if I was happy with it and didn't dare to touch it in months.

#but I think it turned out alright #the sun and the stars worked better than I expected #my favorite detail is how Vasco has slid his hand under Machete's fascia #I dunno #hands and the conveying of emotions through touch #answered #anonymous

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I have the vibes Machete HATES mayonaise as a whole, the texture, the taste, etc. Vasco probs does too but maybe if its for a funny bit he’ll lick it

it's half past three in the morning and I'm pondering what my ocs would think of mayonnaise.

#it's hard to say actually #I think mayonnaise is bland and inoffensive in a way that has the potential to fit Machete's tastes but it's also got a specific texture #it leaves this slimy greasy feel in your mouth and makes all the foods it touches sloppy and messy #it would be funny if they were united in their resentment for mayo #answered #anonymous #no mayo in the hound husband household

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✦ Ad Astra ✦

#own art #own characters #CanisAlbus #art #artists on tumblr #Vasco #Machete #anthro #sighthound #scenthound #dogs #canine #animals #get held idiot