I like pandas.

I got home a bit late, but I couldn’t go to bed before I wished @finalskies the happiest of birthdays.

Way back in the olden days (I joined the fandom towards the end of season 2), I took refuge in /r/mylittlepony. I hadn’t drawn anything in years, but heir-of-rick’s art was some of the first inspiration I had to get back into it (the rest being Berrytube). I wanted to draw cute, funny ponies just like he did. He’s given so much helpful advice, inspiration, and encouragement to budding artists over the years, I’m sure he’s indirectly responsible for more fandom art than any single other person. I consider him my first pony art senpai, though I don’t think I’ve ever spoken to him directly. Still, I respect the hell out of him, ludicrously big ears and all.

Thanks for being so awesome!

tg1117:

yakoshi-draws-ponies:

tg1117:

No one gave her a hug last time so she got cold and had to don on a sweater and socks. Then she kinda just fell over and wanted some belly rubs. I suggest you do what she wants before the cuteness escalates any further…

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So, across several days for a total of 10 hours of work, I may have bit off more than I could chew with this one. I ended redoing a lot of things twice, and am still not too happy with the final result, but as they say, “Finished, not perfect.” So with some final tinkering I had to call it on this. Hope it’s not too bad! 

But what if I want it to escalate further?

D'you want everyone to die?

Why am I just now hearing it’s @username-required‘s birthday? Or at least it was. Still, better late than never. Happy birthday, ponkbro!

More monkey practice, no refs. Pinkie doesn’t seem to mind.

Out here in the fields…

Ah poops, I missed the cutoff for the @30minchallenge (nsfw). Oh well, y’all can have Disco Pinkie here a little earlier than usual then.