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BlushBunnyC3 — Donavan-Casey - Father Figure

Published: 2009-07-03 22:35:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 1299; Favourites: 16; Downloads: 28
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Description And this marks the last of the backlogged artwork I created over the duration of Brandon's visit (I didn't actually colour it, until he left though. For a couple of days, I was too miserable to work on art :C *dies*)

But yeah... I've wanted to create an image of Donavan (the big caracal guy) and little Casey (the little hyena/warthog boy) for a long time, to show how close their relationship is. Seeing as Casey never had a father (because his mother Candy never told his father Bullseye that she got pregnant) in his early childhood (he does get a stepfather, but aside from that), Donavan, his uncle, pretty much filled that role throughout his life

Truth be told, Donavan had been very distressed when he found out his sister Candy was pregnant (at 17, no less) and not informing the father. For awhile, he considered convincing her to give up her baby for adoption after it was born... but shortly after Casey was born, he found himself growing quickly attached. He was even willingly helping out with the baby, even when it came to the less desirable chores, such as late night feedings and dirty diapers.

In turn, Casey adored his uncle and has considered him as good as a parent, to this day. Even when his mother remarried, and gave her son the option to allow his stepfather to adopt him, Casey respectfully declined, saying that Donavan had earned the right to the title of father (to him) long ago. Candy, knowing that better than anyone else, respected Casey's decision.

Another reason I wanted to create this image so much, was that I wanted an image that went along with the song "Father Figure" by George Michael (because I've always thought it suits these two so well. Most of it anyway XD). So here's SOME of the lyrics, that I think suit these two and their relationship the most:

I will be your father figure
Put your tiny hand in mine
I will be your preacher teacher
Anything you have in mind
I will be your father figure
I have had enough of crime
I will be the one who loves you
Until the end of time

If you are the desert
I’ll be the sea
If you ever hunger
Hunger for me
Whatever you ask for
That’s what I’ll be

Fwoot for cuteness As for the image, it came out rather sweet (but Casey's head bugs me xD; I drew it too big ;; Doesn't look quite proportionate with his body, and I forgot a couple traits that I usually draw on a younger character to make them look younger, but... oh well n__n; *facepalm*). Lulz, lookit the lil guy riding Donavan's head 8DDD; Bweee!


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Comments: 10

SamCyberCat [2009-07-06 17:42:12 +0000 UTC]

This is one of these adorable 'it's about time!' character pictures. xD

I've always loved Donavan ever since you first drew him (at least when you first uploaded a picture of him anyway) so it's good to see him being a nice father-like guy here. You can see from his face that he's happy to look after Casey, and in return Casey seems content to be sat on his shoulders. ^_^ I think the flattened ears on Donavan work well for making more space for Casey on the head too.

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kaourika [2009-07-04 21:56:54 +0000 UTC]

Bweeeeeeeeeee X3

Aww I like Donovan even more from reading that description, he's totally awesome 8D He's not just personally responsible, he also takes on ADDITIONAL responsibility even when he doesn't have to, and is friggin good at it, too! How could you not love him <3

See Bullseye, now that's an example of my type of guy *glares at Bullseye *

Casey is adorable as well (HOOFS! I squeed X3), naturally, and the proportions look FIEN so stfunoob

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MrsRinrini [2009-07-04 14:40:49 +0000 UTC]

NAWW!! It's Casey!! He looks so cute riding on Donavan's head! Donavan seems please to have him there too!

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Dragonnerd445 [2009-07-04 07:46:19 +0000 UTC]

Aww, your works are always so very cute. ^_^ Love Casey and Donovan. ^^

Great job.

And I love how his Uncle Donovan took over being his father figure even when he didn't have to. In all seriousness, I really think he could've split and just left Casey alone with nobody but his mother...sort of like Bullseye (from what I've heard of his character)

But no. he chose to help raise his nephew and that really shows what a great character he really is.

Amazing work.

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BlushBunnyC3 In reply to Dragonnerd445 [2009-07-04 22:29:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

Nooo, he couldn't do that, unless he was a real asshole D: See, Candy was only 17, so Donavan was technically responsible for her as a guardian/parent (seeing as their parents are dead), so he couldn't really abandon her (again, unless he was a real asshole, running out on his family responsibilities).

But he could've forced her to give up the baby though, situation pending... (I assume a parent/guardian would have that right, seeing as the teenage mother is their responsibility?) But yes... that's why we love him for not doing that As you can see, he's a very loving and supportive guy.

And actually, Bullseye was never a deadbeat father (to his three bastards) on purpose None of the mothers ever informed him of their children, so he knew nothing. If Bullseye had actually been informed, he would've helped the mothers and kids out (he might not have been happy about it, but he'd still help), whether it was money or some part time raising of the kids. He probably would've had much less promiscious sex as well (if not completely stopped doing it)

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juicehedgehog [2009-07-04 01:15:26 +0000 UTC]

Cool pic, emotions are expressed well in thier faces. As always, beautiful colours. Nice one, Cari.

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Peachfuzz [2009-07-03 22:57:57 +0000 UTC]

That... Is so cute... It hurts. Casey is one of my favorites of your characters.

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Shinigami-no-Miko [2009-07-03 22:49:14 +0000 UTC]

Excuse me while I "d'awwwwwwwwww!" for a moment. this is too cute Cari! I really love the moment you captured here, as soon as I saw it I could see the big brother-little brother/father-son relationship between the two. I really love the inocent playful look on Casey's face and the mix between pride and well, the only word I can think of is exhasperation, but that's not really what I want to say, on Donovan's. It is a very sweet image, and I really like it ^_^

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Apple-Rings [2009-07-03 22:46:16 +0000 UTC]

This is such a cute scene Cari & the lyrics fit the picture perfectly.

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vlower [2009-07-03 22:36:23 +0000 UTC]

awww so cutee i love the colours

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