Furry artist

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:''"Artist" redirects here. For the character by that name, see [[Footman]].''
A '''furry artist''', or '''anthro artist''', is a person who creates [[art]]istic works with the [[furry fandom]] in mind as the target audience, or who creates [[anthropomorphic]] art of interest to the fandom. The works of such artists is called ''[[furry art]]''.

== Etymology‎ ==

"Furry artist" is used mostly to identify those who create art such drawings, paintings, collages, sculptures, and other types of works traditionally thought of as visual/physical media. Those who write [[furry story|furry fiction]] are usually referred as ''[[furry writer]]s''.

Performance furry artists are also subject to their own designation, such as [[fursuiter]]s, [[puppeteer]]s, [[musician|furry musicians]], etc,... Alternately, some artists of a certain art subset (e.g. [[Comics]]), may append the term "furry" to their craft to further identify themselves on that particular field (e.g. [[Cartoonist|furry cartoonist]]).

=== Anthro artists ===

Some furry artists also describe themselves as "anthro artists", but not all "anthro artists" identify themselves as "furry". For some, the connotation "furry" feels that brings a baggage, normally not flattery, with the term, or in some cases, may wish to identify themselves as artists who draw furry content without a direct connection to the fandom.

=== Other definitions ===

Some artists that work for/with the fandom, but are not/do not wish to be part of it may use the simple term '''artist'''.

Of less use is the term [[Funny animal artist]], a older predecessor term to describe a "furry artist", but most common, to describe those anthro artists, or even non-fur ones, not comfortable, again, with the perceived "furry" negative word impact.

== Social interactions ==

Most furry artists have an active connection to the furry fandom. Many attend [[furry convention]]s and [[furmeet]]s (and/or specialized artist furmeets), furry [[MUCK]]s, [[W:Internet|Internet]] [[forum]]s, [[IRC]] chatrooms, [[W:Social media|Social media]], and any other sites and events connected to the community.

However, a small portion of furry artists have little or no involvement in furry fandom. They may avoid fan social activities out of lack of interest, discomfort with the public reputation of the fandom, dislike of the furry social community, and/or other personal reasons. This lack of personal involvement does not necessarily prevent such artists from selling their artwork to [[furries]].

Typically, a furry artist utilizes these avenues not only as social tools, but also as a means of advertising and merchandising his/her/their work.

== Economics ==

While some furry artists are able to make a living from their furry artwork, most do not. In general [[commission]]s, [[print]]s, and other art sales make a significant income only for very popular and well-known furry artists. Artists with a smaller fanbase may make a small amount of money from their furry art; this is predominantly through [[commission]]s (rather than prints or original non-custom works).

A large majority of furry artists create their artwork for the enjoyment of the subject matter. They may share them on online art galleries without any expectation of sales.

=== Blacklisting ===

There are rumors<ref>[http://forums.yerf.com/viewtopic.php?p=81599 ''omg teh yiffzorz!!1''] post on the [[Yerf|Yerf forums]]. Archived February 21, 2009. Retrieved ?.</ref> of a bias against hiring furry artists (or [[Wikipedia:Blacklisting|blacklisting]]) by professional companies (e.g. [[Disney|Disney Feature Animation]] or smaller set of companies).{{fact}} This is believed to be due to the perceived [[pornography|pornographic]] nature of furry art in general (see [[Furry stereotype]]), or their recognition of a prospective hire as being one.{{fact}}

== Online galleries ==

A large number of [[:Category:Art archives|online galleries]] exist that are exclusively furry art or are friendly to furry artists. This list includes only some of them.

===Exclusively furry===

*[[Artspots]]
*[[ArtVark]]
*[[Fur Affinity]]
*[[Furry Art Pile]]
*[[Inkbunny]]
*[[SoFurry]]
*[[VCL]]
*[[Xenographia]]
*[[Yerf]]
*[[YNA]]Fuckers in school telling me, always in the barber shop Chief Keef ain’t bout this, Chief Keef ain’t bout that My boy a BD on fucking Lamron and them He, he they say that nigga don’t be putting in no work SHUT THE FUCK UP! Y'all niggas ain’t know shit All ya motherfuckers talk about Chief Keef ain’t no hitta Chief Keef ain’t this Chief Keef a fake SHUT THE FUCK UP Y'all don’t live with that nigga Y'all know that nigga got caught with a ratchet Shootin' at the police and shit Nigga been on probation since fuckin, I don’t know when! Motherfuckers stop fuckin' playin' him like that Them niggas savages out there If I catch another motherfucker talking sweet about Chief Keef I’m fucking beating they ass! I’m not fucking playing no more You know those niggas role with Lil' Reese and them

===Furry-friendly===

*[[deviantART]]
*[[Elfwood]]
*[[Epilogue]]
*[[SheezyArt]]
*[[Side 7]]

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Pandez

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'''Pandez''' is a [[fursuiter]] who lives in [[Wikipedia:Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario|Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario]], Canada. His [[fursona]] is a [[giant panda]] with glasses and white fur on the inside of the ears.

Pandez was a [[guest of honor]] at [[Fur Reality 2015]].<ref>[http://www.furreality.org/portfolio/guests/ Guests] on the Fur Reality 2015 website. Retrieved October 12, 2015.</ref>

The head of Pandez's fursuit was made by [[Savage Turtle]], and arms, hands, and feetpaws by [[ToonPaw|ToonSuits]].
At FCN 2010 he debuted his new suit - a 1/2 n 1/2 giant panda inspired by [http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Cheron_native Cheron native] from the [[Star Trek]] original series episode [http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Let_That_Be_Your_Last_Battlefield_%28episode%29 Let That Be Your Last Battlefield] - paws & head by [[ScribbleFox]] and feet by [[ToonPaw|ToonSuits]].
Recently{{when}} he acquired a lion suit "Friday Lion" from By Cats For Cats, and has cosplayed at comicon as Dr Mew in it several times.

Pandez is Director of Marketing at [[IndyFurCon]]<ref>[http://www.indyfurcon.com/node/15 Senior Staff] at [[IndyFurCon]]. Retrieved June 30, 2012</ref> and is the Media Relations staff for [[Motor City Furry Con]].<ref name="staff">[http://motorcityfurrycon.org/?page_id=85 Meet the staff] on motorcityfurrycon.org. Retrieved December 16, 2013.</ref>

==References==
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Fuckers in school telling me, always in the barber shop Chief Keef ain’t bout this, Chief Keef ain’t bout that My boy a BD on fucking Lamron and them He, he they say that nigga don’t be putting in no work SHUT THE FUCK UP! Y'all niggas ain’t know shit All ya motherfuckers talk about Chief Keef ain’t no hitta Chief Keef ain’t this Chief Keef a fake SHUT THE FUCK UP Y'all don’t live with that nigga Y'all know that nigga got caught with a ratchet Shootin' at the police and shit Nigga been on probation since fuckin, I don’t know when! Motherfuckers stop fuckin' playin' him like that Them niggas savages out there If I catch another motherfucker talking sweet about Chief Keef I’m fucking beating they ass! I’m not fucking playing no more You know those niggas role with Lil' Reese and them

==External links==
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* [https://twitter.com/PandezPanda Pandez] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/pandez Pandez] on [[Fur Affinity]]

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