I think this is a great video. While I still love the cartoony cats and stories you made, I will always be happy for you for finding yourself, even when it comes to completely changing your “style”. It’s amazing to see how much you’ve improved, and no matter what you draw and animate I will always be a fan!
I understand why you draw them as humans now, and I am just glad you are now drawing things you like, and enjoy to draw! I do miss when they were animals, but you can draw them as humans if you want! I love your art Awrly! ❤
what a great video! I'm very impressed with the change and i can truly see the improvement, not just the art in general, but especially the character and costume designs. they are now so different from each other, more than just different colors. I don't know how much it means to you but i love the change to more humanoid characters and I'm excited to see the story :]
I really loved your old art, but I also love your current art! Tbh I feel like this shouldn’t need an explanation, people should respect an artists decision as long as it doesn’t cause any harm to anyone. Anyways I’m just here to say that your art is gorgeous and I admire your strength to make changes for yourself, even if some people might get upset. And thanks for all the uploads over the years, it has been an awesome journey watching you improve!
I'm so glad you are doing what you think its best for you. You have improved so much over the years, I'm not gonna forget to mention how much I adore the way you designed your characters into humans, you can already see their personality by just looking at them. Sooo excited to see more content from you in the future!
you were one of the first introductions to animation/pmvs with huge backgrounds and story ever that i saw when i was 10. i like to think the old animal designs of them are their pets or sum haha i love how youve grown and while i havent stopped with animals completely you inspired me to move from animals to humans for a good long time because i felt stuck too, unmotivated and unhappy with everything i made. and because of you ive improved in anatomy,eyes,lighting and shading! i even switched to procreate entirely because i was so determined to improve. i love your backgrounds so much! i cant do backgrounds for shit but im gonna keep trying hopefully ill get as good as u one day. im so glad ur motivated and happy with your work now! i look forward to future projects!!
This video is really good Awrly, I’m glad you decided to talk about this in depth. You made a great decision when changing your character designs and starting to think more for yourself and your future as an artist, I’m very proud of you for that. It’s very admirable! And I think that’s the most important part Akira and everyone look so unique now❤️I can’t wait to see new projects
When you made the Bloom animation and then disappeared, I thought that you decided to abandon your creativity and, out of stupidity and without hope, unfollowed you... But today I came across your video and I’m happy that I see you again! I respect your decision. This is really something new and I like it. Now I'll go catch up on lost video views.💕😋👀
The humanoid designs are great! I’m so happy for you that you’re doing what you love. Thank you for all the inspiration you give to so many people, back then, and still to this day!
Personally, I LOVE the humanoid art style! The way you incorporate your style with the color palettes you use is absolutely divine. Keep doing what makes you happy!
I think everything that Awrly says is completely normal. It's growing up. Interest and opinion are changing, and there is a great development in hobbies. She wants to move on, which means we won't stand still either. We, as her devoted audience, must go forward with her, supporting her and enjoying her future masterpieces^^❤
Omaga i watched you since i was 11yo. Now Im 15… the time flies. I almost cryied. And i wanna say something that i from 11 to 13 i was that one animation meme kid Lol :’) and you arranged a beautiful "end of childhood" for me and I will look up to you until now
i'm also used to your old, furry videos, but i'm glad to hear that you feel way better with your current content and designs, what matter is how *you* feel, and i'm glad that you don't feel forced as before!
For people who miss the old Awrly: you can always go rewatch the old videos lol, they are still there. I'm glad you found something you're actually happy with, real fans will always support you and whatever you're up to
I remember watching your animations when I was younger! When I finally found you I didn't even know it was you until I looked back. You've inspired me to do so much when I comes to art! It's nice to see you're doing well and you're happier!
I also used to make my characters as furries, but I grew up and matured a bit, so I decided to make them humans, or hybrid humans, like part dragon and human.
You changing the designs actually inspired me to practice drawing humans! I started watching your channel when I was about 13 and im 18 now and I can't wait to see more!
Wow, it feels so relatable to me now... My characters also was furry, and I made a story about magic, hell and paradise, some real world, but I stuck in this. I didn't feel like I like my story and characters that much, so from now on I decided to make them people. It wasn't really hard, it's just happened one day, from when I always see they as humans, and not furry dogs. In this video I see myself in some cases, so thank you for making it.
the portfolio point is SO real, I added one cat animation out of like dozens of human animations to my portfolio and it was immediately pointed out by recruiters as undesirable
Honestly I was watching you since I was 9-10, you inspired me a lot, and I loved to see you improve. I'm glad that you're happy with what you're doing, and thank you for being a part of my childhood ❤
Honestly, it's really cool that you did this and I'm glad it's helped with stuff even if some of your audience is upset. I've been considering changing my main OCs into humans for a while now but their species is very much attached to the lore and world-building so I'm in a bit of a pothole TvT I could make them anthro but like I want humanoids but also rahhhh 😭😭😭 I've drawn most of them as humans before but I don't know how to change the story for itttttt. I made a human AU once but it was just set in Earth and none of my world-building applies and I'm nore attached to that than anything else so I'm like hrrrrrr
Gosh, I went through a very similar process with my art and characters. I used to draw exclusively dragons/feral creatures as well, and all my characters ofc, were that. I also had a story abt those characters that is still alive today-! Difference is, besides the story ofc evolving a lot, all the characters are humanoid now. I was stuck drawing feral characters for so long cause it's what I was used to and I actually thought it cringe to draw humanoids lol I was scared/resistant to branch out but eventually did and then couldn't stop. Like you I was sooo burnt out with drawing feral characters. Only in the past couple years did I get the spark to start drawing them more consistently again. Humanoids however still take the cake as the thing I enjoy most. I really love the design you currently have for you character Akira also- her clothing design and colours are gorgeous. I'm happy for you that you've found what you love! Draw what you like and like what you draw, as they say. Your art is for you!
I’m glad you feel better about your animations! Although, you played a huge part in my childhood and I just don’t feel like I can move on with your new animations. It’s disappointing really that I get so stuck on the past. But I’m really happy for you and hope you never feel dragged down again!
I've just gotta say, I love the new designs! And I love how you pushed yourself to do what makes YOU happy, and didn't let the views hold you back! You're a huge inspiration to me, and I think your content has much more potential with humans, as they're a lot more expressive (not thst I dislike the animal versions). No matter what you make next, I just know it'll be brilliant, and I can't wait to see what you create next!
That was 2 years ago? oh jeez.. I remember asking why you chose to draw human characters at the point it started, and you responded! i respect your decision and I hope you are happy with what you do now!
I've been watching this channel for a long time, I loved animations with cats but I still remember my delight at the first video with people, I'm amazed that you like what you do and it's hard to worry about the opinions of others, but as long as you have passion for it, you will achieve success, at least I believe in it
I love everything you’ve made- you have been a HUGE inspiration for me since I was younger. I was admittedly a bit confused about your decision at first, (I wasn’t upset, just a bit confused) but I’m glad you made it. It’s better for you to be happy and content with what you’re doing rather than feeling like you HAVE to do something just to keep other people happy. Keep being awesome :3
Hi! Samo here, you might know me as ‘Sherilie’ and as the person who used to run a fanpage for you ^^ Even though I eventually stopped with that for personal reasons, I’m still here and I love seeing your new art and projects! The changes are simply put amazing and were definitely welcome, even if your old designs and animations still hold a special place in my heart. Also a big fan of the music you do sometimes :) I’m really glad you’re happier now and I hope you’ll keep growing
Awrly, you are an inspiration to me. Not because of your old work, but because of how much you’ve developed! I’m not one for furry characters (you were one of the few people I watch with furry characters lol), so it gave me a lot of inspiration seeing your first animation with human characters (at least the first one on this channel/that I watched)! You’re a very cool person 🫶
I have watched you for probably 2 or 3 years and you have improved so much. I loved your animations and art and I still do now, even though I loved the cats I understand that you’re doing something you enjoy now. I am so proud of you and the improvement you’ve made during those 2 years!🩷
I was actually one of those people that wasn't too happy about the whole humanizing your characters, and I never understood why. but i understand the unmotivation and pressure part, I feel unhappy with my channel as it is and as much as I would like to change, I could never imagine drawing humans, let alone changing my characters into humans. Me being a therian, I personally don't like humans. but I'm so glad you found what makes you happy and I'll forever miss your old art style ❤️
I love your choice and reasonings, thank you. I was confused with the change at first, but now I understand. I love your later animations for the depth and effort. Love your art style. Keep going ❤
Awrly! I used to watch your videos all the time before I began animating myself, and seeing you improve and grow has always motivated me. I see the change in your characters as just taking your art to the next step, and I’m glad you did what you felt was best for you! No matter what I’ve always loved your content and I doubt that’ll change anytime soon. Sending support your way ! :]
i feel so happy seeing another fellow artist breaking free from being stuck doing the same thing being expected of them, and growing. Im proud of you Awrly, and im looking forward for your growth and future! Im glad to see you finally happy and comfortable with your art. Your art is for you, not everyone else! tbh im thinking of doing the same for my characters too hehe, so your not alone 😅😅
Hey! I wanted to say that although I'll miss the cats, I love the human characters. The designs are pretty dang cool and I love the color palettes for them. You've been one of my favorite animators on YT and a huge inspiration for me to continue animating! Also don't listen to what everyone says about missing the old cats, just do what makes you happy and whatever motivates you the most!
At first i didnt like the change, but now i actually do! I feel like rainbow cats with wings living in a forest was kinda strange. But its more realistic with humans now, and yeah you definitely can express the story more with them.
This new idea is incredibly amazing, this is really creative and nice! I understand how boring it feels to repeat something, you have to do what you really want to! ✨️
Hey! I just want to say that im proud of you for taking such a huge step ! It mustve been hard, especially when you have an audience you feel obligated of pleasing and then having that same audience be mad at you (because they cant or dont want to accept change) for doing something thats better for you and for your art, it mustve been hard persisting through all that peer pressure. I am so glad to see you improve and evolve your art and story telling, thank you for sharing!
Honestly i remember i seen your not allowed video which made me know you,i do like the old animatics but i do agree and can relate with your decision explained in the video. Same hapenned with me,i was drawing furries and animals since youth but that got me down but did improved although im more comfortable with humans or other creatures now :D
You have to be proud of your great decision. Not many people take the risk to go ahead, it is complicated to decide something that you are very fond of and you feel that people will not like it. I honestly liked the decision you made, I love human character design and seeing that you kept the story is great. Believe it or not, one has to make risky decisions to move forward. But one must think that it will be worth the risk, because that way you get to learn more, you don't even realize all the talent that you get to have saved for years. Also the whole process of art that you have had is so incredible. And that you are also an inspiration to many with your decision, very good job Awrly C:!
i do definitely understand. do what makes you happy! i love seeing notifications of your posts so much and see you improving so much. i would love to see more of your content in future my friend. i hope you the best with the portfolio also!
I'm glad your style and everything is evolving and that you're changing and becoming a better artist. But I won't lie the humans just aren't Nearly as interesting to me as they were as cats. Third designs back then looked much more appealing and while. I still think the story is good. The original designs I still think look much better and I think they actually wore more unique. I understand things get boring doing the same thing. But I would argue that the human designs. Have less uniqueness to them than the cat ones. I identified far more with the originals than these. But at least you're doing better. I am going to miss the cat designs and hope it will come back eventually.
It's a very good video. I really like the old ones because I grown up on those good animacions but when you started drawing humans I thinked about what happened but I like these too. I always support your animations.
I'll be honest, I do miss your furry animations. But I'd rather watch a story that the author is actually motivated to make, rather than forced to make. I love your art, and I love watching you improve!
I've been watching your content for years and will continue to do so, I love it! I do have one question, I watched ur Updog - Useless meme recently and remember that Akira was pushed off a ledge but flew back, now that she doesn't have wings what happened?
YEAH ! I totally agree with this !! i barely draw furry/feral spieces right now because i like drawing more humanoid and anthro more since yiu can do sm more thing imo !!
I feel dumb for not realizing after TWO YEARS that these were the same characters 💀💀. I just thought u were animating completely seperate characters lmao. Anyways I think it’s like completely natural for artists to grow from animals to humans (I can relate) and honestly I really like to see it and it’s really inspiring to me! It’s hard to find people who have a more “cartoony” art style draw humans, which often demotivated me to try, but seeing people like you who really gave it a shot was really cool to see! Idk why people freak out so much over others changing?? ESP if it makes them happy?? Nobody should assume something will stay the same forever. Thanks for clarifying with this video! :DD
Oh yeah i just forgot to comment (i saw this video 2 days ago but RU-vid sent me it again) ahem, i love your human characters and your animations soooo much, even im missing the cats (ferals/furrys whatever) the humans art style still surprise me, thats why im going to try >:3 you are one of my inspirations so i have to try it❤ ya keep doing your amazing work!
Awrly! Hi! Ive been watching you since your first video and me and my friends love you! Your art style has changed so much and ive been inspired to draw by you!
I admit I didin't like the decision at first. I've been a fan for years now, and I felt - and still feel - extremely connected to Awrly's work. I even started drawing because of her - Guess what? Drawing cats! - And her animations inspired me since the beginning. I didin't want things to change. Turns out it was because I didn't think of change as a good thing back then. But I grew up, matured, and finally understood that it was actually a great decision. It's not about me after all, it's about Awrly and her art. Since then I support you how I can, I support you and your decision. I decided that, whatever you draw/animate, I'll still admire you like I used back in the old days. Thank you Awrly, we've had a long way 'til here and still have a long way to go.
At first I didn’t understand since I love the animal characters so much, but I can’t change your mind. It’s your choice but the older animations was what made me try to draw and get me where I Am in art rn. (Btw I thought that the black and white one was a male all this time-)/I forget names/
Were so proud of you no metter what you draw Youre fantastic artist and everything you do we'll love and respect I was sad a bit you changed them but im glad you did it for yourself Youre really strong Awy Not many people can make decision like this and its impressive how honest you are about it and you have the curage to change stuff Youre amazing Keep going your amazing work we all are here to support you in it
Awrly, I have a huge question but first I saw your Nowhere to run PMV years ago and I just now refound it and its like i found my lost sibling im so happy but If you ever have time, would you make an animated series on Akira and Dixie and stuff? I think alot of people including me would go crazy, but if u do want to or just dont hagve time thats fine :D I LOVE UR ANIMATION MEMES
вот настоящий автор готовый анимировать который не застрял на одном месте. держись нам хочется тебя поддерживать here is a real author ready to animate who is not stuck in one place. Hold on, we want to support you
me who hates it when a story is unfinished but than someone i watch just changed it to continue it because they are like me my reaction:yes...... that's it keep moveing i must see the ending
Before this video came out I was questioning why you stopped making furry videos and I've been watching you since I was really young you inspired me to keep on drawing and I was watching this video and I almost cried I felt so bad girls on proud for You to move on your drawing skills and try something new
Hello me again 😅 do you know wy i tried forcing you to make more cats😓 its because I was soo lonely and when i saw that cat vid i felt good its a good feeling i even made a game 😅still working on it though i ...... I do homskooling thats why
O, ya nakonec to ponyala chto k chemu! Iii.. Pochemu v pravilah zapreshart'sya govorit' ne na angliyskom? Ladno🤷♀️ V lyubom sluchse, hotya kto-to vryatli prochtet eto, ya ponimayu tvoe rishenie. Udachi v prodvizhenii!!! Legche ispol'zovat' perevodchik...😅
