Animals/Creatures

Drawings of real OR fantasy animals and creatures (excluding creatures which look more human than animal).

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Oekaki Rules and Information
by Simon @ Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:13 am [Reply]

All rules regarding forum conduct, child-friendly content, and art use/creation also apply to the Oekaki, but there are also some specific rules that apply only to the Oekaki forums.

    Oekaki Rules
    • Keep comments polite, helpful, and relevant to the artwork. Do not start discussions or debates. Critique is allowed if requested by the artist but insults are not welcome.

    • Make an effort to post your drawing in the correct board. Continued intentional misuse of the forum categories may result in disciplinary action. You can view descriptions of what each board is for in the forum index.

    • Don't spam the Oekaki. Your drawing should show intention and a modest amount of effort. We do not allow random scribbles, simple shapes, or empty/solid color canvases, nor should you post advertisements for trades, streams, or other threads. Covered drawings must still follow the oekaki rules and have art visible, even if they are WIPs.

    • Don't create Oekaki topics just to share art you've created elsewhere. Art drawn in another program should be posted in the appropriate board (example: non-Oekaki adoptable characters go in User-made Adoptables).

    • Don't make Oekaki drawings with just words or puzzles written on them. The Oekaki is for sharing artwork, not for displaying a written message or playing a forum game.

    • If using an editable you must follow the artist's rules. This may include leaving a signature/watermark layer on the final image, or may prevent you from selling colored-in versions as adoptables.

    • Don't post blank canvases in the contests board. Contests may be posted there only if you provide a recognizable lineart or relevant background for contestants to use in their entries. If you don't need people to edit something in particular, go to the Regular Art Competitions Board to create your topic. You can still make a rule that your contestants make their entries in the Oekaki boards if you prefer it that way. For more specific rules about contests please view this thread.

    • Specific rules apply to the the Adoptable boards on the Oekaki:

      • The Oekaki is for making and sharing art in the Oekaki program. If you’d like to use another program to create your adoptables, please post them in user-made adopts or character design shops. “Cover adoptables” are not permitted, except for “milestone” adoptables in which case the cover must still follow Oekaki rules.

      • You may sell Oekaki art/adoptables for CS pets/items/C$, allowed offsite currency, and dA points/real currency. Keep in mind that CS staff are unable to assist with transactions gone wrong involving other site currency or real currency.
        • Any real currency discussion must occur offsite; please link to where you can be contacted. Do not discuss real currency transactions on CS.
      • Post your adoptables in the correct board. If you want to create just a few adopts, use the Adoptables 1: Independent/One-Off board. If you want to create a closed species, community, and intend to make many adoptables, use the Adoptables 2: Closed Species/Communities board.

      • Follow the rules outlined by the adopt creator(s). Many species owners have their own rules that you must follow in order to successfully participate in their species, so be sure to read their rules before posting. CS staff may enforce a thread owner’s rules if necessary. Note that species rules may not circumvent our official site rules.

      • All Adoptable Oekaki submissions must be judged no later than 1 month after their end date. Staff may intervene if the user fails to select a winner after 1 month. Failure to judge a contest after being reminded may result in a board warning.

      • Users are bound to the species rules published at the time that the user receives the adopt. If a species owner adds a new rule, they cannot punish players for breaking the rule before it was added. This includes revoking or rehoming adopts. Updated adoptable rules apply only to adopts made after the rule was published.

      • Paid-entry raffles are not permitted. You may not charge users for the chance to win something.

      • Competitions with entries requiring artistic/creative effort must end with a winner. The promised prize (in this case the character design) must be awarded at the end of the contest to an entrant, so be sure you want to give the character away. You may only change your mind if there are no forms that meet the competition requirement.

      • If you want to transfer your species to another player, then you will need to notify CS staff beforehand. More information on transferring thread ownership can be found here.



    Selecting a different version of ChickenPaint:
    We have 3 versions of the Oekaki program to choose from. The newest version (ChickenPaint v2.0) allows you to use extra features like layer clipping, layer groups, and layer masks.



    Help:
    If you don't know how to get started, go to the Beginner Oekaki. When you create a 'New Topic' it will load ChickenPaint for you.
    You need Java to view it, and once you create and send a picture it will feature at the top of your new topic.

  • Gallery display:

gnarp gnarp
by owlhops @ Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:55 pm [Reply]

gnarp gnarp :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

owlhops @ Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:58 pm

i dont normally bump my art but im bumping this bc im really proud

Loelya @ Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:00 pm

oh this looks SO good! ^o^ you did an absolutely amazing job! I love how you colored the lineart two different colors especially, really makes things pop :D

owlhops @ Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:10 pm

Loelya wrote:oh this looks SO good! ^o^ you did an absolutely amazing job! I love how you colored the lineart two different colors especially, really makes things pop :D

THANK YOU SO MUCH OMG...=A=!!

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Scavenger Hunt
by ShadoWime @ Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:13 am [Reply]

i havnot found this egg yet lol (but it look so cute right ?! so I drew another cuties together, wish guys a nice event🤗

slipknotmania @ Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:14 am

This made me melt! Always looking forward to your event related art ^^ It's absolutely adorable

ShadoWime @ Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:28 am

slipknotmania wrote:This made me melt! Always looking forward to your event related art ^^ It's absolutely adorable

OHHHWWWW thxur lik so much🥺🥺🥺🥺

COOLDOGOOO @ Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:47 am

agree with @slipknotmania, i love all of your event related art and always look forward to it! <3 this looks adorable, i love the dynamic and the feel of your art overall <33

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Photography?
by Rocky Road Raccoon @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:31 pm [Reply]

Not the best photography buddy, Sunny, should've stuck with Hunter.

fuyunofabuki @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:40 pm

Honestly that’d be me hoping to find any mythical or crypid creatures XD

Rocky Road Raccoon @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:44 pm

fuyunofabuki wrote:Honestly that’d be me hoping to find any mythical or crypid creatures XD

You never know, right? lol

Another deer
by SPARKL3D0G @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:53 pm [Reply]

Decided to make a deer oc I’ll actually probably use

smaug doodles
by whispering.smaug @ Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:47 pm [Reply]

hi im pulling an all nighter to do an assignment

im really anxious rn and using my mouse again so excuse the fact this isnt up to my usual standard

hi chicken smoothie

things have been busy in smaugville

Stormbird @ Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:25 pm

Smaug art! SMAUG art!! Love the expressions so much, gimmee~ >D<

whispering.smaug @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:55 am

Stormbird wrote:Smaug art! SMAUG art!! Love the expressions so much, gimmee~ >D<

:D!!!!

ThousandSounds @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:53 pm

SMAAUUUGGG I hope you're doing well, mate <3

**garden nerd noises**
by JK341 @ Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:05 am [Reply]

Anybody else ever just uh...watch their seedlings grow, even though there's not anything visibly noticeable going on? xD


Also hi yes I've decided to come back after a bit of a break, long story short i had a lot of RL stuff going on which kinda made me put this site on the backburner for a bit, but I'm gonna try to slowly ease my way back into it again. ^^

Hope everyone has been doing well. <3


Edit: Well hecc, this was totally unexpected lol, thanks so much for the feature oh my. o_o

kpDelarue @ Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:06 am

THIS IS SO GOOD?? <3 <3

Loelya @ Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:12 am

OH MY GOODNESS this is so wonderful?? ;U; I love this drawing so much! best of luck with your seedlings this year! :3
I love the bg too the vibes are just perfect. welcome back also ! I'll look forward to seeing you around again~ c:

tsu-bear @ Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:14 am

yay!!! I missed seeing your art in my notifications :D glad to see you back!
this looks so wonderful! 💙

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Calcium
by owlhops @ Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:39 am [Reply]

my oc Calcium !! theyre a predatory insect that disguises themselves as a cute caterpillar to get close to their prey

Hawk WillowWatcher @ Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:56 am

<3

Aldersnap @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:44 pm

Aaaugghhh yess! Bugbugbug 🐛🐛

2 second bluestar lol
by calicomarine @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:13 pm [Reply]

I wanted to try Oekaki! super fun lil tool

snugglies
by Meowzers @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:55 pm [Reply]

my squimshy soft friend (o^ ^o)

böcekçil @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:00 pm

he is so??,! squishy?? I love hi.m oomngfg

SweeneyTod @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:01 pm

i wanna hug him

do it again
by yattayattawa @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:46 pm [Reply]

horse

Pokémon inspired art
by MoonEevee @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:00 pm [Reply]

Hi, this is just a quick sketched inspired by Pokémon. Hope you guys enjoy. :) :)

Thursday in a few hours.

i need to change i need to change i need to change
a lot of things annoy me these days, not made of rhino skin
but I should be able to handle it better

Uhh, anyway. Tomorrow more sketches. How's this format going for you, guys?

Asking to see if the purple sketches are annoying in your feed. I could maybe throw in more colour like in this [BRIGHT!]. Plus, update the oekaki "shop" front to sth more colourful (in the future). Then again, drawing other's characters, despite it being mostly for practice and finding my style, makes me nervous sometimes. What if I mess up and churn out sth not even resembling the oc I was trying to draw in the first place??? :( Moreover, colouring in takes more time for me (but dw, I'd manage!)

Please respond if you're able to / want to, I guess. I would like some input on this, if that's okay. :?

TheSongOfTheStars @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:28 am

Looks cool!

Cassini @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:14 pm

sketches are cool! it's always a good day when there's a new 67phlox drawing, so whatever you're wanting to draw is a total win for me :] (and congrats on the feature wow!!)

Magpi3.14 @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:15 pm

i love the bright colours you used! the lines and highlights look amazing too <3

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egg and dog
by Nheptune @ Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:01 pm [Reply]

dog and egg!! this my favorite cs egg hehe, done w my trackpad so a lil messy. but i been having fun w it! my finger hurts tho :/

Aspenie @ Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:01 pm

cute dog

Nheptune @ Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:32 am

Aspenie wrote:cute dog


why thank u, kind individual <3

67Phlox @ Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:27 am

Lovely shading! I think the messiness adds character to it, even if done unintentionally. Gives it that soul, you know?
(not that clean lines aren't good aswell)

Edit: Congrats on the feature! ^^

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me when i based on this drawing by waterglow
by waterglow @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:25 pm [Reply]

artblock moment

Leap
by 67Phlox @ Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:09 am [Reply]

Not quite Tuesday yet, but it'll be soon in a few hours... hello!
Played around with shading and posing. I took my sweet time on this. :roll:

Based on [this character] I had created in a 2010's animal social game. I used to play it back when they were popular... and I was less introverted. I miss hanging out w/ people I met on there. Then again, I'm glad these times are behind me.
Speaking of which, whis isn't the first time I've [drawn] her here.

See you tomorrow (sketch posts)!

bluedash24 @ Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:23 am

Omg, I know that game, haha! I never really got it to run correctly on my computer lmao
Amazing art! 💙

67Phlox @ Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:51 am

bluedash24 wrote:Omg, I know that game, haha! I never really got it to run correctly on my computer lmao
Amazing art! 💙

yeah, it got extremelly laggy once i switched to a laptop T_T
thanksss c:

owlbyr @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:53 pm

2010s animal social game psshhhhh we know you playin feralheart (love this)

eel
by adheline @ Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:18 pm [Reply]


emblo @ Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:26 pm

this is great omg

Pandora! @ Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:36 pm


    oh! Est this definitely a drawing!! what a drawing it is

HowlingHooves @ Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:05 pm

    how dare you make such a curse
    its disgustingly wonderful

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cow
by kalikathibodeau @ Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:15 am [Reply]

:D

nintendo67 @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:51 pm

OMG KALIKA! i love your cow. ive been permitted to comment. i cant see ur cat tho. im sorry about your oppression under the chickensmoothie surveillance state.

traves @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:51 pm

COW CEOW COW COW COW COW COW

12 years later... based on this drawing by Bluepup429
by Bluepup429 @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:26 am [Reply]

Image

'Tis is that time.

Like last year, I legit be almost forgetting to do this completely. The harsh reality of getting older and college I suppose... it does sadden me to an extent. I miss being younger at spending all day drawing on Oekaki but there is also benefits to being older and experiencing more of life. I like having a tablet now and I like getting out of my artist comfort zone versus years ago when I was too scared.

I'm proud to have completed some personal goals I said I was completing last year. There is one MAJOR goal left hopefully by 2025 I will be able to say I have completed it. Some cool highlights include doing a research internship in the summer and presenting that twice (big deal for my socially awkward butt) ... and just embracing myself. Letting myself be me, and no longer letting people use me as a doormat. I also been working out lately, that's pretty cool.

As for career wise, it has changed up a bit. Hoping to get into food science...we shall see how that goes. OMG BRAH, I graduate in the Fall so next time I make this CS anniversary I'll officially will have been a BIG BIG boy.....BROOOOOOO...nah what the heck when I started this drawing series I was like... well I can't give away my age but let's say I WAS YOUNGSTER! Now I'm crusty and OLD

AS ALWAYS, we finna make it brahs... NO PAIN NO GAIN

Previous Years:
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
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qwertyo @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:17 am

yooo I love the style and composition of this, it's so neat!!!!

congrats on 12 years!!! still can't believe it's really been that long aaaa. I'm glad I got to see your growth, both artistically and personal. I'm proud of you for your achievements and for finding the determination to embrace yourself!

also getting into food science sounds cool as hell, would love to see how that goes for you! omg I can't believe you're graduating though like I remember when you were COPPA'd kid posting on my oekakis??? and now you're all grown up??? 😭😭😭

Bluepup429 @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:21 pm

qwertyo wrote:yooo I love the style and composition of this, it's so neat!!!!

congrats on 12 years!!! still can't believe it's really been that long aaaa. I'm glad I got to see your growth, both artistically and personal. I'm proud of you for your achievements and for finding the determination to embrace yourself!

also getting into food science sounds cool as hell, would love to see how that goes for you! omg I can't believe you're graduating though like I remember when you were COPPA'd kid posting on my oekakis??? and now you're all grown up??? 😭😭😭


THANK YOU, it's lowkey lazy but oh well.

Dude same for you! It's awesome to see you grow in many ways as well and thank you :") It was not easily and definitely shoulda happened sooner but better now than NEVAAA!

Same! Hopefully it'll go well... and BRO FORREAL i FEEL like I just started college like two years ago but nope :"( IKR Time goin by too fast....

TBN based on this drawing by cupidkiss
by dpfky @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:58 am [Reply]

Another guy c: they're so cute

Carpathian Mastiffs based on this drawing by acronymm
by kaju @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:25 am [Reply]

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐬
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    The Carpathian Mastiff Association wrote:Carpathian Mastiffs are very large guardian dogs, originating from intricate mountain systems extending southeastward from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, all the way into Romania. They are bred to work, and nothing pleases this breed more than carrying out and fulfilling tasks. Although they do make great companions, they require a strenuous amount of exercise and mental stimulation to prevent imminent boredom. Suffering from few health issues, this newer breed is a popular choice amongst enthusiasts due to their genes as well as personality.

kaju @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:27 am

𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬

    - All CS rules apply
    - There is no limit on how many Carpathians you may own
    - Adopted dogs will have a collar and no background
    - Theft of anything Carpathian Mastiff related is prohibited
    - You may not sell your Carpathian Mastiffs for any form of currency, you may only gift or trade them away
    - Refrain from spamming. If you have questions or concerns, please message a moderator and/or the owner
    - Always credit the lineartist and designer when uploading off-site
    - Rules are subject to change, and more may be added later on

kaju @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:27 am

res

3/13/2024
by qwertyo @ Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:37 pm [Reply]

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15!!!!! FIFTEEN (15) YEARS!!!! I'VE BEEN DRAWING HERE LONGER THAN SOME USERS HAVE EVEN BEEN ALIVE!!! AAAAAA

I was going to originally draw the dog resting in a patch of flowers like the previous few years, but I wanted to draw him standing, because I am old and tired, but I am still here and standing. I don't think this is a particularly interesting composition or an impressive drawing, but I've decided for these anniversary oekakis that rather than trying to draw something to the best of my abilities, I want to just simply draw what I can. If what I can manage this time is a dog in basic standing pose facing left, then so be it. Last year I couldn't draw anything because I wasn't doing great at the time, so I'm glad that 2024 Sol was able to manage something.

Thank you so much to everyone who has ever supported my art! I've been here for a really long time now and while I do have better options for drawing (like procreate and clip studio paint lol), I intend to keep drawing here :)

Previous years' drawings:
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2013
2012
2011
2010

ItsAsher0 @ Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:38 pm

This is GORGEOUS - the shading, attention to detail, the style is stunning!! Your art is so pretty, I love your style!!

Lemon Bark @ Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:42 pm

Glad youre here Sol! I love seeing your art

crowthefrostyfloof @ Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:55 pm

Mmmm your art is amazin as always!!!

And wow ur CS pet u have in that drawing is 15... that is one old fren/pos

it feels cool to look at all your prev CS anniversaries and see how your art became what it is now

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Trezor!
by Meow-Cat @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:20 am [Reply]

Just a little drawing of my character Trezor!

Trezor is a vampire cat who has the ability to change form to become different species, not just a bat!

Rocky Road Raccoon @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:32 am

That's so cool because in some vampire lore they could become other animals besides bats! Also very cute art, they look absolutely grumpy!

Meow-Cat @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:52 am

Rocky Road Raccoon wrote:That's so cool because in some vampire lore they could become other animals besides bats! Also very cute art, they look absolutely grumpy!


Yes!! That's what I was inspired by, I always liked the idea that they could be any animal! [:

Easter friends
by Briar-n'-stuff @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:05 am [Reply]

Easter art:) 🐰

kitty catz!
by berrydragon @ Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:01 am [Reply]

Just some cute little drawings of kittys!=D

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