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What is love? Love to me is the little things. The evening strolls in the neighborhood, the bitter cold biting at your cheeks, nipping at your nose, and your paw clasped in another's... fueling the tiny fire that not only makes everything seem bearable... but beautiful.
"carry on oh carry on all you minstrels of the world"
"carry on oh carry on all you minstrels of the world"
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you did this? wow!
i seriosuly thought this was a background of a photograph!!!
i seriosuly thought this was a background of a photograph!!!
No that has to be a photograph. What made you think it wasn't? He never said it wasn't...
It looked like he drew over it or did something to it.
Look at his other ones. He is great at landscapes but nothing even gets close to this level of detail - the tracks on the ice, the bricks on the houses, etc.
Of course, I may be wrong, but where did he even claim it wasn't a photograph originally?
It looked like he drew over it or did something to it.
Look at his other ones. He is great at landscapes but nothing even gets close to this level of detail - the tracks on the ice, the bricks on the houses, etc.
Of course, I may be wrong, but where did he even claim it wasn't a photograph originally?
But he never said it was. You can't just assume that it is, or isn't. Ask the artist instead, it makes you look like less of an idiot
ok
well he could have "trace painted" the background. Or serisuly manipulated the/a photograph. Either or...still looks beautiful.
well he could have "trace painted" the background. Or serisuly manipulated the/a photograph. Either or...still looks beautiful.
He didn't say that it was, however... if you look at it carefully you can see that it isn't a photo and has infact been painted... =3
Oy! Everybody just calm down. I did use my own photographic reference, but certainly not as a trace. I used them just purely for color picking, i just wanted the colors to be exactly evocative of the mood of the day when I took them. It wasn't traced, over or painted over. Every stroke on this painting was my own. (I used a mixture of custom photoshop brushes as well as SAI brushes)
And I have to add this just because you pointed them out yourself, but I have to proudly admit that all the little bricks and details on the houses as well as the tracks on the ice are details I specifically took time creating. The photos I used as reference, were shoddy pics off of my phone and didn't capture any level of detail like that.
I often snap photos of landscapes on my phone to use purely as color reference, and that is all I used them for in this image. It is possible and to be expected for artists to grow over time. An artist is always striving to better himself, and I try to improve myself with each piece that I do.
A lot of love went into this particular piece and I spent a great deal of time (probably 40 hours) making it detail rich. And it had to be because i wanted it to stand up to being printed at high quality, and draw your eye in to examine the detail. The Full resolution of the image is 5700 x 3900 pixels.
I appreciate that you are critical of art and desire to know what went into making it. But I assure you, your assumptions are wrong on this one.
And I have to add this just because you pointed them out yourself, but I have to proudly admit that all the little bricks and details on the houses as well as the tracks on the ice are details I specifically took time creating. The photos I used as reference, were shoddy pics off of my phone and didn't capture any level of detail like that.
I often snap photos of landscapes on my phone to use purely as color reference, and that is all I used them for in this image. It is possible and to be expected for artists to grow over time. An artist is always striving to better himself, and I try to improve myself with each piece that I do.
A lot of love went into this particular piece and I spent a great deal of time (probably 40 hours) making it detail rich. And it had to be because i wanted it to stand up to being printed at high quality, and draw your eye in to examine the detail. The Full resolution of the image is 5700 x 3900 pixels.
I appreciate that you are critical of art and desire to know what went into making it. But I assure you, your assumptions are wrong on this one.
Hammond: Slams fist on desk DAMN!!!!
So much rage lemme tell yah! lol
So much rage lemme tell yah! lol
rawr!
*pelts with another snowball*
need to release some of that tension, fluke~ >:3
*pelts with another snowball*
need to release some of that tension, fluke~ >:3
Whos boxers are you chewing on in your avatar?
Worse than my dog, he just kills my socks...
Worse than my dog, he just kills my socks...
I am amazed that you were able to do that - I was clearly wrong. Take my disbelief as a compliment. I wouldn't have thought anyone would be able to do that except for a one-in-a-million artist with many decades under his belt and at least a month of work, but I was mistaken.
Sorry if I worded it badly. Keep doing what you have been doing! Your art is great! I've been watching your art for several years now.
I hope I haven't bothered you too much!
Sorry if I worded it badly. Keep doing what you have been doing! Your art is great! I've been watching your art for several years now.
I hope I haven't bothered you too much!
Man I looked at it some more and I still can't believe it. Those houses... absolutely incredible.
they look like ryan and elliot from your comic. with the right color of eyes too
Lol. its painted. look at the trees, you can see the brush strokes.
As I so tediously tried to explain, I thought it was a photograph that he traced/painted over. Not that I would have had anything wrong with that.
I should have just kept my mouth shut!
I should have just kept my mouth shut!
*goes back in time to hump a kittymouth occupied.. and to stare at this image*
Totally beautiful. Now I remember why I adore Fluke-art again.
Love is also
.. setting the shower dial back at the temperature it was when you got in
.. bringing chikkin soup for coughing
.. a smooch now and then with a truly happy smile at having the one you love the most just being around
Totally beautiful. Now I remember why I adore Fluke-art again.
Love is also
.. setting the shower dial back at the temperature it was when you got in
.. bringing chikkin soup for coughing
.. a smooch now and then with a truly happy smile at having the one you love the most just being around
Dude... I thought this was a real background when I saw the thumbnail
Detail love <3
Detail love <3
Damn, I thought the background was a real photo in the preview.
I thought the background was a photo
Congras, i'm speechlless ... I mean = X
Congras, i'm speechlless ... I mean = X
i have to say you are getting really good i have been watching your art for more then 2 years now and i really like how your are improving none stop ^^
Woah, I thought the background was a photo This is some spectacular work! :D
This is incredibly soft and sweet. I love how the atmosphere is seen as an obvious chill, where even the snow looks flaky and powdery instead of dense and water, but...the shape of the clouds, that cozy looking house, and the two figures walking make this such a warm image. This is very charming.
IMO there heads dont look like they belong there
Like you did them in a compleatly differnt style
Like you did them in a compleatly differnt style
Just a hunch but it could be that they re the only non real world articles and every thing else is a refrance, if so this is actually fairly true. Of course it HAS to be unless he is also this goo at biology and can make anthropomorphic dogs.
Very lovely, Fluke. And freaking amazing background! That's fantastic. :)
Artistically, aesthetically, and emotionally pleasing.
Good stuff.
Good stuff.
this is so beautiful, your description is spot on. Its the little things that keep the flame of love burning
This is just simply astounding. My jaw quite literally dropped when I saw this.
Absolutely gorgeous. I too assumed the background was a photograph before viewing the full size image and was pleasantly surprised to see that it was not. I've enjoyed watching the evolution of your art over the past few years, this is fantastic :)
aww...thank u fluke for creating something beautiful...i wish other people could truely understand love in this world as well..
I love this! All your stuff is always freaking amazing.
one bit of criticism however: The fox-ish looking one's thumb looks a little... misplaced. But thats just nitpicking :3
one bit of criticism however: The fox-ish looking one's thumb looks a little... misplaced. But thats just nitpicking :3
wow that really looked like a photograph in the background!
Omg, the background is freaking awesome...! o.o You're back and kicking ass! Fluke...4 ever my inspirational artist ^^
i genuinely thought this was a photograph when i glanced at the thumbnail :P
Hell yes! Love the UK road signs! I guessing this might be based in Scotland? ;)
You need to visit again! We all miss the Flukr here! Especially Louise! ;D
*snugs*
Amazing work as always hun, the BG is just fucking fantastic, your work is just phenomenal now its unreal! A real inspiration, i'm telling you!
You need to visit again! We all miss the Flukr here! Especially Louise! ;D
*snugs*
Amazing work as always hun, the BG is just fucking fantastic, your work is just phenomenal now its unreal! A real inspiration, i'm telling you!
Wow! :O
I was worried that you might have lost your touch or something stupid like that, after I hadn't seen anything from you in so long. But geeeez was that silly worry!
This is absolutely gorgeous, and incredible piece of artwork Fluke, you really capture not only the beauty of the surroundings, but the emotions of those two guys enjoying it.
Awesome work Fluke, and it's sooo great to have you back, I can put you back in my favourite artists info now! <3
I was worried that you might have lost your touch or something stupid like that, after I hadn't seen anything from you in so long. But geeeez was that silly worry!
This is absolutely gorgeous, and incredible piece of artwork Fluke, you really capture not only the beauty of the surroundings, but the emotions of those two guys enjoying it.
Awesome work Fluke, and it's sooo great to have you back, I can put you back in my favourite artists info now! <3
awesome background!! hands (or paws in this case :P) are hard to draw and you did a beautiful job doing it. juuuuuust like a photograph!
I usually don't comment on popular artists work as the comment just gets berried, but had to do it on this one. Awesome job dude . This is an excellently done piece and is just lovely. Really, great job on this one.
The little things in the world are always so overlooked.. But always the first thing to miss once you feel lonely.
<3
<3
The same thing happened to me; I thought the background was a photo when I saw the thumbnail.
I'm pleasantly surprised. This captures all the serenity of a winter day. It's so perfect and beautiful, and it makes me miss living up north.
I'm pleasantly surprised. This captures all the serenity of a winter day. It's so perfect and beautiful, and it makes me miss living up north.
*insert Scott Pilgrim reference here since noone did it yet*
Your just amazing Fluke :D *sets this as his Xbox Wallpaper*
Your just amazing Fluke :D *sets this as his Xbox Wallpaper*
Maybe my husband and I should do this more often. Fur would make it easier. :P One just isn't inclined to go out when it's near zero. Still, it's quite romantic, especially with such a new snowfall. The surroundings are really stunning: so detailed and real they seem almost palpable. You are so brilliant... It put a smile on my face, so thanks, because I usually get very depressed in Winter. *hugs*
That's sooo pretty! When I saw this in my inbox I thought it was a photo. :3
hehe awwww. Fluke, you sure do know how to show a man a good time dont you? You and your boy are gorgious walking side by side in the snow
Awesome pic! BTW, Another Winter is a cool song from the Scott Pilgrim game.
Amazing! The background looks like a photo...
Glad to see that you're back!
Glad to see that you're back!
Nothing is better than the simple things in life with the one you love. <3
Love the background, yay for the UK! A happy 2011 to you too, Fluke! :)
Love the background, yay for the UK! A happy 2011 to you too, Fluke! :)
YES. You're uploading again! I adore your attention to detail, man. Top notch!
Wow! I never thought I'd be focusing more on the background than the furs in a picture on FA. Amazing work.
Fluke, it's a wonderful picture... Really nice and romantic!^^
I seriously thought the background was real!
You will always be an inspiration to me. <3
Amazing work my friend.
You will always be an inspiration to me. <3
Amazing work my friend.
This is beautiful in every way. Thank you, Fluke. *hugs warmly*
What a cute picture and the background is....wow!The streets look like this right now in Georgia.
I used to take a walk with my pretty kitty before we were a couple. Have to do that again with him.
looks so cuddly and cool
i love the romantic feeling in it
i love the romantic feeling in it
This piece is wonderful!) I love your drawing style) All your pictures bring inspiration and a tremendous creative energy...
So, the background is perfectly realistic... It makes me feeling of being there. Mood, athmosphere are captured amazing...)
This is just great...
So, the background is perfectly realistic... It makes me feeling of being there. Mood, athmosphere are captured amazing...)
This is just great...
i suppose we ever tell u it but this pic except the characters it's real place???i mean did u take an excistant place to make it???
Amazing, fantastic background (<3 snow) and the most adorable couple!
That is the definition that fits for me the most, too.
What is a love worth, that is only shown when it is the 14. of February?
Seeing the person i love makes me unable not to take the paw in mine, looking into his Face is, what i never can get fed on, and beeing able to be with each other is just...
What is a love worth, that is only shown when it is the 14. of February?
Seeing the person i love makes me unable not to take the paw in mine, looking into his Face is, what i never can get fed on, and beeing able to be with each other is just...
Regardless of color reference, the detail put into it is still AMAZING! This artwork is so appropriate today since I just got done shoveling our first real snow of the season. Great job!
*bows and applauds* Beautiful. Both the words and the picture.
You know... I'm really a cat-guy. But I think it's time I admit to you, that I've had "fluke" as backgrounds on all my desktops, laptops, mobile phones and login screens for years now. There's even a print in my living room, right in the middle, between all the tigers and lions.
Why?
Because I love the emotions in them.
Thank you!
You know... I'm really a cat-guy. But I think it's time I admit to you, that I've had "fluke" as backgrounds on all my desktops, laptops, mobile phones and login screens for years now. There's even a print in my living room, right in the middle, between all the tigers and lions.
Why?
Because I love the emotions in them.
Thank you!
Pictures like this just make me feel so warm inside, and keeps me looking foward to the day when I can walk through the snow with someone elses paw in my mine. ^^ <3
There's too many comments already so I know this will get glossed over but I really, really love this and it really shines to me in more than one way.
I love the intricate winter ambiance, the fact that there is no one else around in the "shot" of this quiet town except for the cute young couple, and I love how much I can relate to the content of the drawing. I've had my share of relationship adventures and woes but it wasn't until a recently this past winter that I met a tiger which I was able to do something like this drawing: simply spending close time out in the world with no real objective in mind.
Twas a cold windy winter december day around a small town with me barely able to feel my toes. And yet, it was still wonderful, still adventurous (even if we didn't do anything crazy like climb a building! :P) and still warming. Just like this picture you have painted....
I feel like I would be a fool to not get this as a print and frame it!
I love the intricate winter ambiance, the fact that there is no one else around in the "shot" of this quiet town except for the cute young couple, and I love how much I can relate to the content of the drawing. I've had my share of relationship adventures and woes but it wasn't until a recently this past winter that I met a tiger which I was able to do something like this drawing: simply spending close time out in the world with no real objective in mind.
Twas a cold windy winter december day around a small town with me barely able to feel my toes. And yet, it was still wonderful, still adventurous (even if we didn't do anything crazy like climb a building! :P) and still warming. Just like this picture you have painted....
I feel like I would be a fool to not get this as a print and frame it!
That background is fucking BEAUTIFUL! Those characters... EEE I wanna snuggle em <3
Love is when you someone and you can´t say or think nothing about that person, the only word that comes to your mind is the word that you said always to that "I love you"
Nothing is more important than feel these three words when you say them to someone.
Good pic ^^
Peace
Nothing is more important than feel these three words when you say them to someone.
Good pic ^^
Peace
This is so incredibly life like I swear I could walk right through and be in this picture. It looks so much like the real outside that when I look outside my window I can't tell the difference.
the details are amazing. and i just love the theme. awesome job!
Nice work, also crazy, I made a tune called Another Winter.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2885851/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2885851/
You're too good for your own good Fluke. If you know what's good for you, lend me some of your goodness. I want to be good at art in exchange I'll make you ANOTHER grilled cheese sammich ^^
Lovin' the composition and all of the little details in the characters and background! Definitely a magnificent piece!
"Carry on oh carry on all you minstrels of the world"
"We will catch our lady's ear. We will win for us the girl" <3 Cartel
Dude!!!! everything about this is amazing! so much detail! wow! truly amazing!
"We will catch our lady's ear. We will win for us the girl" <3 Cartel
Dude!!!! everything about this is amazing! so much detail! wow! truly amazing!
Love the snowy backdrop, these scenes are always awesome to me.
a-ma-zing!
It reminds me so much of the winter here right now. Also, as everyone else has said a million times already, the background is spectacular. I thought it was a photo at first too until I looked closely and read the comments.
It reminds me so much of the winter here right now. Also, as everyone else has said a million times already, the background is spectacular. I thought it was a photo at first too until I looked closely and read the comments.
My favorite thing about this is how you drew the scenery, it's like the space jam of furry art, putting toon characters into a seemingly real scene. Very nicely done, keep it up!
I wasn't sure if there was enough room on this list of comments to say how AWESOME THIZ PIC IZ!
Oh, oh my God. I was about to browse someone's gallery when I saw this in their favorites and went, "That's a nice photo. . . . .at least. . . .I think it's a photo. . . .yeah it's a photo." I was going to further browse this person's favs, BUT IT BUGGED ME TO NO END THAT I COULDNT TELL IF THIS WAS A PHOTO OR NOT! So I clicked on it and lost my mind. Wtf this is talent <3
The houses, perspective, the bloody tracks in the frackin ice, the pattern on the fox's sweater/hoodie!! JUST! WHAT! I DONT EVEN-!
The houses, perspective, the bloody tracks in the frackin ice, the pattern on the fox's sweater/hoodie!! JUST! WHAT! I DONT EVEN-!
Very beautiful in artwork, lovely in scene, and sweet in love. Excellent!
Is this picture completely spontanious or is it based on the recent British winter???
Just seen the road sign and the (what looks like) white transit van in the drive off the house down the road. The three pot chimney's and lamp posts gave me that impression also(ignoring the road sign addy)
Then again i could be way off:)
Just seen the road sign and the (what looks like) white transit van in the drive off the house down the road. The three pot chimney's and lamp posts gave me that impression also(ignoring the road sign addy)
Then again i could be way off:)
Damn... that looked like an actual picture at first glance, excellent work.
This is beautiful; truly a work of art.
I love winter scenes beyond all possible reason.
Love is, when the slow, sweet, endless magical time you felt as a kid comes back. You notice EVERY little thing. :)
I love winter scenes beyond all possible reason.
Love is, when the slow, sweet, endless magical time you felt as a kid comes back. You notice EVERY little thing. :)
Gorgeous background! I thought it was a photo from the preview!!
The back ground looks great. Did you spend more time on the BG then on the two characters? Either way perspective is great, detail is amazing, and color gambit is perfect. Great job Fluke! -hugs-
WTF! I seriously thought the background was real! You seriously amazed me! Very well done!
And this is why I never become a fulltime drawing artist. Landscapes are the most difficult thing for me to do. This is absolutly amazing! I wish I could draw landscapes like that one. Oh, and the two characters, they are cute. They remind me of my two main characters....
i love Ryan and Elliot in the winter their still so cute even after 3 years looks like he kept his promise of finding him after summer was over
My only complaint is the fact that the characters look like they were done separately, or given less attention. Almost like they were pasted on. My only complaint.
Cartel! <3
I really love this picture :3 beautiful background; definitely mistook it for a photograph!
I really love this picture :3 beautiful background; definitely mistook it for a photograph!
this kind of amazing art should be illegal v_v it's too good...you're going to hurt someone with that much talent
I know everyone else has said it already, but before I saw it at full size I thought the background was a photograph. When I made it bigger I saw that you drew it and I could hardly believe it.
This is amazing, it's really cute, and beautifully done. Keep up the great work, consider yourself watched ^_^
This is amazing, it's really cute, and beautifully done. Keep up the great work, consider yourself watched ^_^
This isn't a photograph!?!?!? There aren't words to describe how beautiful this is... I hope that one day I can meet you just so that I can see the amazing furry behind this drawing.
the quote wraps up this scene with such serenity I can't put it into words. It is absolutely fantastically done, and the emotion behind it all is just as powerful.
A very nice picture, but wouldn't you want to keep your ears warm?
my god fluke! 0//0 i love it so much! that is litterally the best art i have ever seen, ever!!!
This is amazing. I actually thought this was a photo...is this all work of Photoshop?
OMFG! Thought the Background Was A Photograph in the thumbnail!
Really Impressive skills!!
Really Impressive skills!!
Along with another 5000 people who have said this...but...wow...this is truely something special indeed. The attention to detail is astounding. I cant believe my birdy eyes!
With your kind of talent you have, i could totally see you getting a few amounts of cash or something with this kind of skill. Really well done!
With your kind of talent you have, i could totally see you getting a few amounts of cash or something with this kind of skill. Really well done!
This piece is truely a beautiful work of art among many level, this piece just made me feel so good insode when i saw it, you truely are gifted, well done my fuzzy friend.. amazing.... simply magnificent ^^
holy crap! I saw this on Finerfur's page on Tumb1r! It's so romantic.
This picture fills me with an incredible feeling... It's not just "aw how cute".
It truly just radiates this beautiful atmosphere that turns my insides upside-down!
Anyone who would not well up with emotion when taking in even tiny parts of this heart-warming scene is beyond my comprehension.
NIGGA DIS IS GOOD
It truly just radiates this beautiful atmosphere that turns my insides upside-down!
Anyone who would not well up with emotion when taking in even tiny parts of this heart-warming scene is beyond my comprehension.
NIGGA DIS IS GOOD
This is the only thing missing in my life now, having that special someone to do these things with...
To echo all the other comments, the detail is incredible! Absolutely fantastic work Fluke :D
HOOOOLY SHIT this is amazing! I totally thought that was a photograph in the background
WOW! Look at this beautiful scene! Nice job Fluke! This looks amazing!
:( I wish I could do backgrounds..
:( I wish I could do backgrounds..
Great artwork, although for now reason I have the song "Another Winter" from the Scott Pilgrim album stuck in my head.
ohhhhhhhhhooo...so...real! I wanna just jump thru mu computer screen and give them both a biiiig hug 'cause their just too cute and fluffy! And i dont care if they want me to or not....:)
I do not wanna sound like everyone else, but I thougth the background was a picture too. xD;
When my mate showed me this picture I fell in love with it instantly, this is what I picture in my mind when we finally do get to be with each other, we both love winter time and I see him and I walking down the street in my little town in the snow holding each others paws, this is an absolutely stunning piece of artwork, I commend you highly on it. I know it took a long time to make and to present it to the fandom to view is wonderful of you... you have a given gift that not many have... and to this I say thank you very much. SB.
I love this pic the background and the scenery is beautiful and the snow is amazing love ur artwork and the holding hands is cute adorable and romantic
*GASP* this is my phone background ^^ Looks amazing, Great job Fluke!
I love this picture sooo much!!!! It always makes me feel content when I see it!
Wow! The backgroud realy looks like a photo, it's awesome!
Fantastic, great artist!
Fantastic, great artist!
this is so... just, wonderful. in every way. I'm going to cry if I keep looking at it ;-;
This is the most touching picture I have ever seen, love is in the air ^w^
This is one of the most beautiful backgrounds I've ever seen on this site! The level of detail is unbelievable :O
This is one of the first m/m pics that i have ever seen by you. It is the most amazing pic i have ever seen.
I doubt I can say anything that hasn't already been said,but you are very right about love,sometimes its the small things that matter.And just like you have proven in this amazing picture,the level of detail makes this brilliant and loving piece.Great job and keep striving to improve.
This is very kawaii I really miss Elliot and Ryan though both of them were the cutest couple ever!!!!The feels.....
Wow. I've seen this for years and you JUST made me realize that it was those Ryan and Elliot. XD
I've seen a while ago too but Motion of the Ocean was the most adorable furry comic! It's the one that got me into furries in the first place! Elliot and Ryan are freaking adorable!
Yup! It's my favorite along side "Dog's Days of Summer" by Blotch. ^_^
Yeah that one was adorable too by the way ur profile pic looks awesome!
i like this artwork. you did a very good job on this one. i had actually set it as my PC's wallpaper because i just thought it was cute. i will give the credits if anyone sees it so your gonna get credit for your work. but dang. beautiful works man. i love it!
10 years to this day I saw this artwork,and discovered the fandom from it. I would just like to say thank you Fluke, as you where the first major step into my life of being a furry and the wonderful life changing journey from it.
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