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So, here it is...my Christmas present to a few of you guys The people featured here are some (not all) of the wonderful people who I've grown close with on this site. Without your friendly tips and wonderful compliments, I would be nowhere near the artist I am today. Hopefully, I help you improve too

NOW, from left to right, allow me to introduce the characters

The black wolf with the white shoulders is Puzzle (it was probably harder to guess, because you can't really see his FACE). He's my representation of one of the greatest guys out there, and I'm incredibly lucky to have him in my life

The white wolf with the purple and blue hair is the amazing ~fateallythewolf! She was one of the very first people I ever met on dA, and she's super fun to be around. I really had fun drawing Fateally again; I haven't in a really long time, not since her design was revamped

The white wolf with the black stripe and crap is Topaz. If you don't know that, you do now. She's my fursona

The gray skeletal wolf at the top is Banchee, belonging to ~Cloppy-Fuzz. She's been a wonderful inspiration and encourages me often. I've never drawn one of her characters before, so this was a real treat

The gray and blue wolf is Silverwind, who belongs to ~GuardianElementWolf. I've never even thought about drawing one of her characters before, so this was really fun and different. (I really like how her paws came out ) She was one of my first watchers on this account, and has the nicest things to say about my art

The black and green Saarloos Wolfhound (not a wolf, but actually really close. They're beautiful dogs, go check them out!) is the creation of =RJtheAwesome. She once adopted one of my wolfies, and then commissioned me to draw him and her feline OC. She's really nice, and a great friend to have around here

The pink and gray wolf is the well-known =Krissi2197! I would consider her my best friend on deviantART; she comments on nearly everything I draw, gives me the greatest pointers, and is very talented herself I really appreciate everything she does for me, and am so thankful to know her

Last, but certainly not least, is Veridicus, who is ~Veridicus7912's fursona, and =Krissi2197's boyfriend. He's really funny, and an emerging artist. He's got a ways to go, but is a great person, and has miles and miles of potential. And with =Krissi2197 as his teacher, he's gonna be great

There are a few other people who should be featured in this picture, like *WforWumbo, ~TinyMadness, and ~all-my-broken-pieces. I just didn't know how to draw their characters...because I'm a terrible person ;-; But please know that I appreciate you guys, too!

And, of course, everyone else who comments on my pieces, favorites them, or even just watches me I honestly love every one of you guys, and am humbled to have so many wonderful people following my art posts

Have a very merry Christmas, or whatever holiday you may or may not be celebrating this season

Oh, and if you guys (the people featured in this drawing) would like a version specifically of your character only, please note me, and I can crop one for you

About 8 Hours, Photoshop CS5, Wacom Bamboo Tablet

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Topaz & Puzzle (c) me
Fateally (c) ~fateallythewolf
Banchee (c) ~Cloppy-Fuzz
Silverwind (c) ~GuardianElementWolf
Aries (c) =RJtheAwesome
Krissi (c) =Krissi2197
Veridicus (c) ~Veridicus7912
Art (c) me