#amera

Unflattering photos of the mares, courtesy of my mum - this is why I don’t spam photos of my horses anymore not bc I don’t know how they’re doing but bc my mum does not take good photos of them 💀 the photos of Amera aren’t too bad this time tbf lmao

Artfight 2023, 17/25 - Amera ~Akisvague

Aki is an artist I've followed and whose art I've enjoyed for a long time now. Plus, I really like dragons. But here's the kicker - most of her art falls more in the anthro category, so out of like a dozen reference drawings for this character, I could effectively use one X ] the only one that portrayed her in this form. It was an enjoyable challenge, turning these shapes around, and I hope I did an okay job with the front view of her head. In any case I'm really proud of the colours here for once, very fun to do for a change! Progress photos in a gif under the cut as usual.

Amera: Cheetah

Firstly and most obviously- cheetahs are built to run, not fight. When faced with danger, they unerringly choose flee (unless they’re protecting their young but even then it can get iffy)

Cheetah males (such as Amera’s) may choose to live with their siblings their whole lives

Cheetahs are a symbol of transformation and migrate as prey moves

Tomilan: Iguana

OKAY THIS ONES WEAK i pictured tomilan with an iguana, decided it was perfect, and needed to do research after oops (the major issue seems to be THEYRE associated with a more laid-back vibe but like.. its fine its not that deep)

Iguanas are very in tune and aware of their surroundings, and can become overwhelmed

Iguanas shed their skin.. transformation… trans….

Lunain: Alligator

Alligators are good mothers, who take care of their young beyond simply laying eggs. Yes, Lunain is a horrible mother figure, but she does try to be there for Amera, and she believes herself to be a good mother.

Alligators are very powerful animals, but they do need to be sheltered as young.. yeah.

Crocodiles are symbols of corruption. I’ve decided to also apply this to alligators cause I can do what I want.

Furthermore, alligators also represent cunning and foresight as ambush predators. Lunain is very good at stealth and seeking opportunities (less so at patience but shh)