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Description (HOWL, Projected to be released 2018) 

My entry for 's TF TOURNAMENT

The theme was, 'What's your ideal werewolf transformation? What would you do to make it better?' Upon reading that I chuckled to myself because the whole round was a big contradiction. For me, there's no such thing as an 'ideal' transformation that's PG-13. Werewolves are HORROR movie monsters, they're SUPPOSED to be rated R. If they're not, all of the sudden they become super heroes saving the day-or night- or some teenage girl is dating them in a movie. What made werewolves 'cool' in the first place is the fact of how threatening they really are; the idea of someone in society being forced, drastically and painfully, into an outcast that threatens to destroy everything he/she holds dear to them. The entire concept of the werewolf was about man's uncontrollable, incurable, darkest side mixed with, during it's origination, a volatile hysteria similar to John Carpenter's "The Thing" (How do you know who the bad guy is when it could possibly be your closest friend? It's not like you're going to be able to tell who it is when they're covered in fur and have a muzzle.)
    It's called a CURSE for a reason; imagine living your life knowing you change EVERY full moon (that's 12-36 times a year) and put everyone you loves' life at risk each time you change; imagine knowing that your offspring or anyone you fall in love with(that's a euphemism for have sex with) will ultimately suffer the same curse as you; imagine the fear of being driven out by society, locked away or killed because of a fate you can't escape; imagine the guilt AND survivor's guilt you feel every time you realize you killed someone and then imagine that that 'someone' was your best friend; now imagine the feeling you'd have when you realize the remains of your friend or the victim are still sitting in your stomach when you wake up in unfamiliar, blood-splattered territory; OH, but you still have class or work that day and you're late because, as far as anyone knows, you're human. Still think it's cool to be a werewolf?  
    
I rant this because about 2 weeks ago I had a dream that I was Allen. (The guy in this artwork and the main character of HOWL) Now keep in mind I've had plenty of dreams where I was on the WRONG end of a werewolf attack and one instance when playing Skyrim I was actually scared by a werewolf for the first time, but this was the very first time I actually WAS the werewolf, going through the transition. I remember the scenario was that the transformation was about to occur and I had absolutely no place to change, so me and another character (Who I won't reveal at this time) were trying to frantically find a place for me. It was terrifying because you knew whoever was around you was as good as dead and there were a lot of people my dream self cared about. (I say 'dream self' because they too, were characters in the story) 
It's hard to describe because I never felt really anything like it. The mix of emotions were intense, Scared, Angry, Frustrated, Regretful, Pain, Sadness and Panic all at the same time. I distinctly remember my thoughts: 
"Why is this happening to me?"
"I don't want to change. I don't want to be a werewolf."
"Why do I have to be alive? If I was dead no one would get hurt." 
"Have to find a place."
"Why the fuck do they exist?"
"Someone help me." 
"Shit shit shit shit." 
    When I finally started to change, I fell to the floor. In dreams you get muffled pains; just your brain guessing what it'd feel like if a certain thing happened (Like when you get shot you only feel a pinch or the sensation of someone beating on you.) I saw black claws jut out from under my fingernails and scrape the floor (It stung) but I got scared. It's funny because I was afraid of them but I knew they were MY claws. Immediately I called out frantically for the 'classified' character that was with me; I wanted him there with me as some sort of moral support to make the transition easier because I REALLY didn't want to be alone, but at the same time I knew that he had to get away from me, to safety. Then I woke up because by this time my heart was racing too fast and I was full of adrenaline. (My mind takes things too seriously sometimes lol) 
That was when I fully accepted the fact that even as a self-proclaimed 'werewolf-enthusist' it would truly suck to actually BE a werewolf in a realistic R rated world. I'll stick to watching them instead heh. 
ANYWAYS 
Many transformation fans know that werewolves are the 'bread and butter' of the tf genre; the roots that started it all, so it's easy to tell which werewolf story out there is either written by someone who's actually writing a WEREWOLF story, or someone who's just writing TRANSFORMATION FANTASY. There's a big difference because the latter is usually executed poorly.  

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

    Well for my 'ideal tf' in a PG-13 format in one page... -.-  Here you have Allen going through his excruciating 'change'. If it were to TRULY be 'ideal', he'd be naked and there'd be a lot more blood-with more pages- just to put emphasis on the 'man turning into beast' concept but I suppose this'll do. What's ideal about it is the fact that it's not his first 'change', he already KNOWS he's a werewolf and has taken measures, (Through means that are classified at this time) to lock himself up but, silly humans, not even titanium and silver chains can hold a werewolf for very long, especially an R rated one. ; )  
What would be worse? Breaking free while you're in werewolf form OR while you're still in transition and that ultimate look of "Oh Shit." comes across your face/muzzle? 
I love Allen though, he's like a son I always torture lol. 

Big shout out to we've debated 'Werewolf Theory' for YEARS and we practically have it down to a science. 

HOWL is projected to be released in 2018

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Comments: 22

monstermaster13 [2014-03-15 21:19:11 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful piece and I agree with the statement you've made.

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kzmaster In reply to monstermaster13 [2014-03-15 22:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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monstermaster13 In reply to kzmaster [2014-03-15 22:27:39 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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DevilBrigade6 [2014-03-14 02:25:49 +0000 UTC]

When I think back to when I got into anthro I will say that it was the traditional werewolf transformation that did pull me in. This one girl was exceptionally good at creating almost "realistic" werewolves. In a way she was the starting off point for my interest. I can see your point KZ that werewolves should be more fearsome than anything else. That is pretty much the reputation movies placed on them. 

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kzmaster In reply to DevilBrigade6 [2014-03-14 05:16:02 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, nearly all furries will tell you werewolves are what got them started either in the fandom, or in the tf genre.  Now don't get me wrong though; I still enjoy a good werewolf fantasy about packs and such every now and then-regardless of how cliche' it is- but the moment you start making them 'hippies', NON-threatening, or giving them swords and such as if they're just humans, then the genre is doing something wrong.
I should NEVER hear the words, "The werewolves are here to save us" and THEN they're just the crappy four legged version.  
Red Riding Hood would be my exception to the four legged werewolf type, everything else...no, just...no.

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DevilBrigade6 In reply to kzmaster [2014-03-14 14:43:52 +0000 UTC]

Art is open to different interpretations, so you can't nessesarily say the friend, pacifist, or more human interpretations of werewolves are wrong. It's just a personal preference. I love both interpretations in their own way and I wouldn't mind drawing either style. But let's also remember that werewolves are kind of the most cliché creature on the TF and furry genre. I'm trying my best to find different creatures to use. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't draw a werewolf nice in a while. I only drew wolves at the beginning and one day my dad told me, "your drawing the same thing over and over again. You can't stay with the same thing forever." And you know what? He was right and now I'm trying my best to draw different creatures

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kzmaster In reply to DevilBrigade6 [2014-03-15 22:24:16 +0000 UTC]

Well you wouldn't be wrong. Like I said on FA:
"While I do believe you CAN vary the idea of the werewolf, (Just look at Underworld, Van Helsing, and An American Werewolf In London) I believe if it's just written horribly-and most werewolf fiction is except for the few standouts- then it's going to blow. 

Now you have ideas like Skyrim, Werewolf By Night, The Astounding Wolf Man, and others that DO make it completely badass to be a werewolf (In control of themselves, mind you)
 
Vampire Diaries is a grey area for me, though they're four legged, they are still VERY threatening and imposing. (THEY KILLED VAMPIRE MAGGIE AND SENT HER TO THE WALKING DEAD  global3.memecdn.com/overly-a..…) 
The same with Red Riding Hood (That ending :3) 

But when you have variations like True Blood (I'm sorry but the male actor is TOO good, he makes being a werewolf look like a downgrade lol) Twilight *gag* and The Immortal Instruments ("The werewolves are here to save us" REALLY!?) 
Then that's when I begin to question whether people are beginning to get the wrong idea about the werewolf genre and are running it into the ground before it's even peaked. 

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DevilBrigade6 In reply to kzmaster [2014-03-16 01:12:22 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm.... You have a point. But I think the only exception can be artists who draw them as a hobby, something they know isn't serious, or something fitting their own pretenses. I can appreciate both perceptions. Except for Twilight.........just..........no. No,no,no,no.

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aPhoenixOfBlueFire [2014-03-14 01:22:51 +0000 UTC]

also bro...sequences ARE allowed, it does not have to be one page

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petplayer976 [2014-03-14 01:19:49 +0000 UTC]

dude this is so damn EPIC! . the details the shading MY GOD JUST EVERYTHING!
I see so much time and effort put into this. very VERY well done . and thanks for the shout out man : )

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kzmaster In reply to petplayer976 [2014-03-14 05:09:54 +0000 UTC]

No problem Anfield (I miss talking to you btw XD) It's alright heh, hopefully when the time comes to actually draw the transformation in the Novel, it'll be 5x better  

Boy he's come a long way from that boy who changed in the forest after hanging up on his dad. (I still read that on occasions ha) 

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petplayer976 In reply to kzmaster [2014-03-14 15:35:53 +0000 UTC]

haha yeah XD very long journey has has had! who knows what adventure he has in the future XD

( dude I know. I miss talking to you . you need to get your butt on Skype some time! X''D just kidding lol)

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aPhoenixOfBlueFire [2014-03-14 01:17:04 +0000 UTC]

I just didn't want a whole lot of nudity and porn, that is why I put the PG-13 ratting. Because even with the mature taglines, I had the worry my contest would become contaminated with...smut....

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kzmaster In reply to aPhoenixOfBlueFire [2014-03-14 05:01:58 +0000 UTC]

I understand what you mean, (Was a victim of that too in a contest. : P ) This was just me pointing out the 'grey area' that is werewolf so I guess the real question is, 'Will you accept Artistic Nudity?' Not sexual themed stuff-god no-, just nudity. (In art school they pretty much desensitize you to it and I know how much it can enhance the artwork and it's idea.) No disrespect intended by the way with the rant, that was just the writer in me berating everything done WRONG with werewolves.  

Wait, "sequences ARE allowed"? oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/s…
Well how about that? Now you've got me excited for Round 2

Also, one last question; you said 3 people are being eliminated each round right? Well what if 3 people don't turn any artwork in? Would that mean 6 people get eliminated or would that mean those 3 are eliminated and everyone else gets to move on?

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aPhoenixOfBlueFire In reply to kzmaster [2014-03-14 16:38:58 +0000 UTC]

nudity is okay, I accepted this

eduartboudewijn.deviantart.com…

form another contestent.

so I suppose clean nude you can call it?

and yes I will make it...only up to 5 pages..that should work

if the three people do not turn in any work, they will be disqualified, and no one else, I know it sound strange but I dont; want to knock out so many people......

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kzmaster In reply to aPhoenixOfBlueFire [2014-03-15 22:31:00 +0000 UTC]

To follow up the previous question: If three people don't turn anything in and you did -even if it's stick figures- you'd move on? 

That's okay, I can see how staggering it'd be if like, 8 people got eliminated in the first round. 

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aPhoenixOfBlueFire In reply to kzmaster [2014-03-16 00:45:12 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, unfortunately SOME effort is better then nothing at all. The people who DO do that though should be grateful, a lucky chance like that is hard to acquire.

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Rocker234 [2014-03-14 01:00:11 +0000 UTC]

I also find this quite fitting, since it's a full moon tonight! 

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kzmaster In reply to Rocker234 [2014-03-14 05:03:18 +0000 UTC]

BACK AWAY BEAST! lol

Question: Do you ever casually look up at the moon occasionally and just wonder? lol

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Rocker234 In reply to kzmaster [2014-03-14 05:04:34 +0000 UTC]

Wonder what? What it would like to be one? I just did it today when I looked out my window and saw a full moon!

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kzmaster In reply to Rocker234 [2014-03-14 05:25:12 +0000 UTC]

Same. Then I realized, I'd be the laziest werewolf on the planet XD. 

Something like this honestly black-rat.deviantart.com/art/L…

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Rocker234 In reply to kzmaster [2014-03-14 05:48:22 +0000 UTC]

Nah, I'd be lazier.

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