- L Y R E I A -

Ohmygod you guys. This monster of a reference is finally done! ;O;
^ this seems to be how I feel about every ref sheet I do |D
Seriously though, I'm pretty happy with this, especially considering how much my style's improved since the last one!

This reference is super text heavy, but only because I wanted to talk about myself paint a better picture of myself for future commissioners. I like learning about the little quirks and traits every character has, and naturally, since this is me as an animal, I thought I should point out some of my own quirks. xD

And I still love my fursona as much as I did when I first settled on her design. I think, maybe, she might just be my fursona forever. |D;

Most of my other references won't be this detailed. Next up will be Dessy, and then a special couple reference for the random things about us, as a couple. I tried to focus on myself as an individual here in prep for that. c:

So yes, I'm super glad you guys seem to love her as much as I do! You'll be seeing lots of her for as long as I'm drawing, I'd imagine! :b Thanks for all your love and support!

Additional Information

- NOT a wolf, or any other definite type of canine
- IS mostly similar to a canine, however, with the exception of her tail
- medium-sized for a canine
- somewhat slim, NOT bulky at all
- eyes are not completely coloured ( ie. parts that are white, parts that are silver (iris), and parts that are black (pupil) ) - she is a fursona, not a true animal
- tail is often used to emphasize emotions ( ie. generally held upwards when happy, droopy when sad, etc. )
- rarely lets her tail drag on the ground
- because her tail is so long, it often dips down and then back up at the end
- NO ANTHRO, my fursona is 100% animal-like

- she is me; everything that I am is her
- quite self-confident and content with who she is
- super affectionate to her friends, and even more so to Dessy
- despite the above point, however, she's uncomfortable with being physically close to people unless it's Dessy ( ie. hugging friends on sight does not happen unless they are upset )
- loves children and being friends with them
- loves animals and learning about them
- generally pretty open and friendly to everyone, and loves meeting new people, however, has difficulty starting conversations on her own
- can be rather scathing to arrogant, selfish, or otherwise rude people ( especially if they are this way to other people, not to herself )

- thoroughly enjoys singing and listening to music ( all by ear, not reading notes )
- unusually good sense of hearing, but ears are also super sensitive to painful noises
- loves flying kites
- loves natural landscapes, especially: dense, shaded forests ; smooth, sandy beaches with calm waves and seashells ; immense, rocky beaches with tidal pools ; mountains and glacial lakes
- loves climbing rocks and hiking on trails
- gets dizzy on the edges of cliffs
- can't swim, but loves shallow water
- fruits are preferred food
- meats are least preferred food
- doesn't particularly like sweets & unhealthy foods

Artwork, Lyreia © *Inkshadow