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Published: 2012-05-03 05:35:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 1654; Favourites: 59; Downloads: 40
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This is MASSIVE. Downloading might be a good idea.

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Wellp... This was a bit of an experiment. I\'m not 100% happy with how it turned out, but it\'ll do.

I hope you guys can tell what is going on. ._. I challenged myself by not using dialogue. I suppose, in case anyone missed it, her family was stolen from her by the Thief.

Part 2 to come soon! It will hopefully be longer and more interesting than this.

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Eble belongs to me, Lost and Found is right over here ---> [link]

In case anyone has trouble viewing, see here ---> [link]

Photoshop CS5, Wacom Tablet
Wayyyy too long

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Edit: Terribly, terribly sorry to *MoonsongWolf and followers. This was loosely based on a comic I'd seen ages ago that used pictures rather than dialogue, but I had no idea that it used rats or that I'd created something so similar.

I hope you can forgive me. I'll strive to keep my story as different as possible from Moonsongwolf's original plot. No tigers, I promise.
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Comments: 75

Slipping-Star [2012-06-12 15:48:23 +0000 UTC]

I plan to do a wordless comic like this, and with rats! x3 But it'll be about a lab rat who gets free.

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Katweet In reply to Slipping-Star [2012-06-12 18:24:15 +0000 UTC]

Oh, cool! I'd love to read it once it gets going. My first rats were albino feeders, two of the sweetest ladies I've met.

Your boggling rat icon is adorable, btw.

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Slipping-Star In reply to Katweet [2012-06-12 19:24:14 +0000 UTC]

I've never known feeders to be social. o.O

x3 Thanks. It's my fursona. I can make you one if you like.

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Katweet In reply to Slipping-Star [2012-06-13 02:31:28 +0000 UTC]

Given the chance, some love and attention, any rat can be social.

(With humans, that is. Every rat, by nature, is a pack animal)

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GriswaldTerrastone [2012-05-10 21:48:26 +0000 UTC]

I still like it. And with so many comics out there, there is always going to be something similar.

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Katweet In reply to GriswaldTerrastone [2012-05-14 20:50:09 +0000 UTC]

True. Thank you.

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timcampix [2012-05-09 21:51:20 +0000 UTC]

Awww, it looks like an illustration for a children's book. it's sooo cute!!!

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Katweet In reply to timcampix [2012-05-14 20:51:12 +0000 UTC]

That was the goal! Thanks.

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Duzloo [2012-05-08 15:10:38 +0000 UTC]

Poor little rat, I feel so sorry for her. Family is very important for those animals, so it hurts even more to see her all alone.

Love those ropes on her back, she also looks really sweet.
I want to know how it goes on

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Katweet In reply to Duzloo [2012-05-09 18:25:32 +0000 UTC]

Exactly. Thank you very much. The rope/hook contraption on her back will serve more of a purpose later in the story. Her reference sheet/character bio describes it in detail.

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Duzloo In reply to Katweet [2012-05-10 13:57:11 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure! Neat. Looking forward to the next pages.
I've just discovered the ref sheet, now I need to take a closer look at it.

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MoonsongWolf [2012-05-07 00:32:49 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I just love this! I actually felt sad (for the little rat) while "reading" it. You've put so much emotion in her expressions and body language. I already hope that she will find her family, and it's only one page in. The anatomy on the rat is flawless, too. I'm rather jealous!

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Katweet In reply to MoonsongWolf [2012-05-07 02:41:15 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wow, I didn't ever expect an artist such as yourself to comment on one of my works, let alone watch me! Since you're here, I should apologize to you personally - I truly didn't mean to produce something so similar to your wonderful comic and will do my best to keep my contest entries and your story as separate as possible.

Thank you so much, anyway. Compliments mean a lot, coming from you.

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MoonsongWolf In reply to Katweet [2012-05-07 03:21:07 +0000 UTC]

Hey, no need to apologize! I don't think that it really looks similar to my comic, other than rats and the use of symbols. And I certainly can't claim ownership of either of those things! Please don't worry about any similarities, or go out of your way to make your story "different"... you should go with your intuition about how the storyline and character development should progress. It's really beautiful, can't wait to see more of it.

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Katweet In reply to MoonsongWolf [2012-05-07 16:51:24 +0000 UTC]

I understand. People are always getting so upset about copying, tracing, etc, etc, I can't be too careful.

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MoonsongWolf In reply to Katweet [2012-05-08 05:24:35 +0000 UTC]

No worries, it's definitely better to be safe than sorry.

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CorvusRaven [2012-05-05 22:00:22 +0000 UTC]

It looks like watercolor c:
I love the style of this. I look forward to reading more ^^

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Katweet In reply to CorvusRaven [2012-05-07 16:45:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! That was the goal.

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Songdogx [2012-05-04 21:59:24 +0000 UTC]

Ahh, a very interesting idea. Do you think you'll be sticking with the picture-dialog throughout?

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Katweet In reply to Songdogx [2012-05-04 22:17:08 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I think so. With the larger creatures I may or may not be facing, if I need them to be saying things too complicated to diagram with pictures, I'll revert to speech. Eble wont know what they're saying, though, unless she's truly listening or they're talking to her. I think it can be best described as a foreigner only being able to pick up bits and pieces of a different language.

If you would like me to illustrate it, it might be easier to understand what exactly i'm planning. On the other hand, Part 2, which I'm working on now, will have character interaction, so you'll be able to better see how my picture dialogue will work in action. It's all a bit of an experiment right now.

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Songdogx In reply to Katweet [2012-05-04 22:28:36 +0000 UTC]

Oh it is also entirely up to you. I was just asking out of curiosity ^^ I try to keep up to date with all of the incoming submissions. We do encourage people to experiment with things, especially in the audition stage.

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AmiliaLongTail [2012-05-04 03:21:33 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is gorgeous! The backgrounds and attention to detail in amazing, I can't wait for more ^^

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Katweet In reply to AmiliaLongTail [2012-05-04 17:11:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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silverdragon76 [2012-05-04 00:53:10 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful page! I'm hooked already.

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Katweet In reply to silverdragon76 [2012-05-04 17:16:32 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, yay. Thank you.

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Sand-Crystal [2012-05-03 22:20:46 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god, this page is inspiring with expressions. this is beautiful! Great work

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Katweet In reply to Sand-Crystal [2012-05-03 22:56:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Sand-Crystal In reply to Katweet [2012-05-03 23:58:36 +0000 UTC]

your welcome!

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ArkanFire [2012-05-03 21:08:55 +0000 UTC]

Wow.
This is beautiful!
Honestly how you managed to convey the emotions of a Rat is impressing O_O I am in awe. AWE!!!


Wonderful as always.

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Katweet In reply to ArkanFire [2012-05-03 21:16:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

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Alcalius [2012-05-03 21:06:22 +0000 UTC]

No! Family...where is?!

Such a pretty page, very well done.

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Katweet In reply to Alcalius [2012-05-03 21:16:53 +0000 UTC]

I know right! Poor Eble. Thanks, anyway.

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AlfaFilly [2012-05-03 20:44:28 +0000 UTC]

Pssh, While I can see the similarities to Moonsong's comics (but only after you mentioned it), I think you are definitely putting your own unique twist on it. No need at all to think you are copying. Picture-dialogue is not a new thing, of course. I do hope you continue to use this technique, as it seems incredibly affective and fits your style so wonderfully. I love the soft coloring and the way you express the characters. Great job!

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Katweet In reply to AlfaFilly [2012-05-03 21:17:49 +0000 UTC]

Well, thank you very much. I appreciate you saying so.

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RuckusRufus [2012-05-03 20:22:13 +0000 UTC]

Really neat style, great backgrounds/anatomy c:

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Katweet In reply to RuckusRufus [2012-05-03 21:24:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Narugasho [2012-05-03 18:38:39 +0000 UTC]

Lovveee ittt~

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Katweet In reply to Narugasho [2012-05-03 19:34:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Narugasho In reply to Katweet [2012-05-05 13:30:00 +0000 UTC]

Np!~

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AlfaShampoo-Artemis [2012-05-03 18:32:08 +0000 UTC]

I love your style XD
Can't wait for more :3

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Katweet In reply to AlfaShampoo-Artemis [2012-05-03 19:34:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much.

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saltwaterhermit [2012-05-03 17:32:39 +0000 UTC]

ohmygodthisisgorgeuos <333

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Katweet In reply to saltwaterhermit [2012-05-03 18:08:26 +0000 UTC]

thatyousomuchomg

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saltwaterhermit In reply to Katweet [2012-05-03 19:07:48 +0000 UTC]

you'rewelcomeaughsobeautiful <3

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TamHorse [2012-05-03 17:12:03 +0000 UTC]

Okay, I cannot get over how flawlessly beautiful your rat anatomy is. I could easily just sit here and stare at it all day and still be in awe of it. You have most definitely earned both a fav an a watch from me with this, and I am excited to see more in the future <3

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Katweet In reply to TamHorse [2012-05-03 18:08:00 +0000 UTC]

;U;

Oh, I don't know about flawless. Rats, with their squishy little tube bodies, don't keep their shape. They're like a little sack of jelly, so squash-and-stretch is something I'm forced to utilize when drawing them that I don't necessarily need to with a different animal. It's difficult to draw, in short, but I'm really happy you think it worked out.

Thank you!

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r-nn [2012-05-03 17:10:03 +0000 UTC]

wow, this is great! the watercolor effect look looks so nice @_@ poor little rat, that last panel is pretty sad

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Katweet In reply to r-nn [2012-05-03 18:05:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm glad it was effective.

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Reedflower101 [2012-05-03 15:31:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, this is gorgeous! I found myself staring at that first panel, and just... the accuracy of everything.

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Katweet In reply to Reedflower101 [2012-05-03 15:39:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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