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Description Because one should draw a variation of the Cheshire Cat at least once in his life. Here's my take.

It could be I've been playing too many ego shooters lately (I suck at it, but I'm learning), but I somehow had this idea to make it a critter one would see in such a game. Prey meets American McGee's Alice or something, I dunno.

The Cheshire has a sickly skin that is, except for a few patches of spiky bristles, completely furless.

Cheshires are known for having really crazy colors. Since most people do think of trippy colors when the Cheshire Cat is mentioned, I'll call that the "default color". Default colors are... an eyesore.
Normally one can't tell what color they are, as their skin constantly swaps pigments to blend them with their surroundings. Not only can it mimic colors, but to a certain level structure as well (much like an octopus is able to alter it's surface).

That so called default color of a Cheshire can only be exposed under electric light. The flourescent markings can be seen in the dark as well.
The most common markings are stripes, tho they can have spots or a combination of stripes and spots as well. The light/dark pattern on the base color of the fur also varies from one Cheshire to another.

The base color and the color of the markings are -ALWAYS- a complementary contrast in color (red/green, purple/yellow, blue/orange, ect).

[I'll upload another pic of some color variations later.]

Like hyenas or komodo dragons, their spit is packed with bacteria, causing a bite to become infected badly very quick.
When calm, the face of a Cheshire resembles that of a human, the (in)famous grin indicates an attack. The jaws contain two rows of razor-sharp teeth and can be replaced should they break or get lost otherwise.

They live and hunt in packs of up to fifteen members and eat everything that qualifies as meat.
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Comments: 39

zemolee [2017-11-08 10:31:32 +0000 UTC]

Awesome design x

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Sandvich33 [2015-10-11 03:32:13 +0000 UTC]

Reminds me of The Rake.

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TheIdazza [2014-06-15 13:41:04 +0000 UTC]

So cool o.o

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Hellopeoplez50 [2014-02-07 03:54:25 +0000 UTC]

this should be used for a video game!!!

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cherudim90 [2014-01-27 23:16:38 +0000 UTC]

This is scary. It's awesome!

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mizuzu-sama [2014-01-01 19:15:26 +0000 UTC]

i love the idea ofΒ  the human face!

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diclonious [2013-11-24 05:01:23 +0000 UTC]

I love it. It's so amazing!

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EmpressOfTheSirens [2013-07-30 17:20:08 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing

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Kaiju-popsicle [2013-05-15 23:34:44 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness. Can I...perhaps...make a Cheshire of my own? If it's a species? I'd link you to it if you wished.

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jidane In reply to Kaiju-popsicle [2013-05-17 04:35:38 +0000 UTC]

Sure thing, go for it! I'd love to see it.

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Kaiju-popsicle In reply to jidane [2013-05-17 16:40:24 +0000 UTC]

Oh, thank you! I'll get right on it.

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Pyroraptor280 [2013-01-01 09:42:04 +0000 UTC]

Sweet.
Instant fav.

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DonkataDeath [2012-12-07 01:11:02 +0000 UTC]

and this has influenced a new creature in my book

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jidane In reply to DonkataDeath [2012-12-11 05:47:37 +0000 UTC]

Oh? May I know more about that?

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DonkataDeath In reply to jidane [2012-12-11 23:14:47 +0000 UTC]

yes it inspired my idea for another mutant that appears in Duluran (eventually) known as a Ranther which is a twin scythe tailed panther with sabre teeth.

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firefawn101 [2012-08-05 17:48:55 +0000 UTC]

Oh.. Thanks!

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firefawn101 [2012-08-02 04:31:14 +0000 UTC]

What does C.H.E.S.I.R.E stand for?

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jidane In reply to firefawn101 [2012-08-04 21:50:23 +0000 UTC]

Where did you get the idea from that it's C.H.E.S.I.R.E. and stands for anything?
In the comment and on the picture, it's never written like that or that it would have a special meaning, like some top secret project name or somesuch.

It's Cheshire, named so after the famous grinning cat, for obvious reasons. Plain and simple.

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Deych-d [2012-04-21 07:16:05 +0000 UTC]

Actually, it was determined that the saliva of Komodo dragons doesn't kill by bacterial infection. It does, in fact, contain poison.

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medelai [2012-03-23 05:31:02 +0000 UTC]

Very bad-ass. Love it!

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kelevraxkiba [2012-03-03 03:15:04 +0000 UTC]

Sweetly~awesome!

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Harlequinade805 [2012-02-02 03:17:19 +0000 UTC]

Looks like one of those sphinx cats I LOVE IT X3

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LFBeta16 [2011-07-30 16:34:15 +0000 UTC]

Simply demented and twisted. I love this Cheshire!! OwO

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foxwolf52 [2011-01-20 20:41:50 +0000 UTC]

wicked!

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duskricorn [2011-01-05 02:57:42 +0000 UTC]

creepy but frikkin GENIUS. i love the human traits/characteristics....

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potato-u-princess [2010-06-28 01:09:56 +0000 UTC]

Dear God! This is awesome!

I love how human its face looks when relaxed, and then how creepy it becomes when it 'grins'.

I also like the idea of fluorescent stripes...

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ZombieL [2010-05-12 20:38:21 +0000 UTC]

Such an interesting twist on the Cheshire Cat! I love it! The mouth open like that and the drawing of the grin creeps me out, but in a good way. XD

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ShadowRebirth37 [2010-03-14 07:25:21 +0000 UTC]

O_O and I thought the Cheshire Cat in the DISNEY version of Alice in Wonderland was scary....

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Outcastsgabby [2010-02-10 04:31:17 +0000 UTC]

*meow* heh.
wow this is really awesome! love that it is so dark and creepier looking then the original cat. heh. and the double rows of teeth idea is pretty awesome. and ur idea for its colors r wicked even though purple (like the disney version) would of been neat 2. heh.

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jidane In reply to Outcastsgabby [2010-02-10 08:12:31 +0000 UTC]

Well, they do have the trippy colors.

As mentioned in the description, it can only be seen when it's dark or under electric light. Here's a few examples (the patterns and markings are variable): [link]

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Outcastsgabby In reply to jidane [2010-02-12 05:14:09 +0000 UTC]

oh ok i c. very cool. the colors u used r very awesome! they work with ur design of the cheshire cat

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rayzilla [2010-02-09 20:40:28 +0000 UTC]

That's sweet! That open mouth pic looks freaky as hell! Check my cheshire out and let me know what you think. Thanks -R.

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JadeFalke [2010-02-09 11:03:37 +0000 UTC]

Die ist süß!
Kann man die als haustier halten?

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Kivrin [2010-02-09 07:16:57 +0000 UTC]

That's scary cool. o.o'
Very scary.
Very cool.

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GoldFox20 [2010-02-09 04:42:24 +0000 UTC]

[shudders] Ohhh... goosebumps.

I think that this is one of the most unnerving Cheshires I have ever seen before.

I like your added info of how they hunt and such. Very creative!

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Pilar-Sama [2010-02-09 01:11:58 +0000 UTC]

Loving it. I really like the way his jaws open.

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LittleBlackSquirrel [2010-02-08 23:20:52 +0000 UTC]

Best

Cheshire Cat

Ever...

That design is so epic >u<

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oxkronosxo [2010-02-08 22:43:13 +0000 UTC]

i prefer its humanish face sorta like an avatar navi

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ArtSharky [2010-02-08 22:39:07 +0000 UTC]

verrry nice! Awesome creature, the mouth is siiiick ;D

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