I COULD HAVE BEEN ANYONE, ANYONE- Warrior Cats Speedpaint

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I always thought it was kind of shitty that Crowfeather walked away from Feathertail, Leafpool, and Nightcloud relatively unscathed. Nightcloud had to watch her son's self worth deteriorate, to the point that he trained with the Dark Forest and tried to kill Lionblaze, all while dealing with the fact that Crowfeather never loved her and had kits with Thunderclan's medicine cat. Leafpool lost her position, the respect she held among both her clanmates and the other clans, and her bond with her kits, discovered that her daughter had become a killer, and keep in mind that Hollyleaf tried to kill her as well, before basically dying twice, none of which Crowfeather was there for. And Feathertail died trying to save him. Every time, Crowfeather has only had to deal with the fact that he has no mate anymore, while the she-cats lose pretty much everything, even their lives in Feathertail's case (and arguably Hollyleaf's as well- Crowfeather's grief comes from not ever knowing her, not from established love like Hollyleaf's Thunderclan kin had for her). All Crowfeather has to do is feel guilty, while the she-cats pick up the pieces of what was once their lives, and I wish the narrative truly acknowledged the imbalance in their suffering. I mean, yay for Crowfeather having the self awareness to realize that he was a terrible dad in Crowfeather's Trial, but he acts like a jerk to everyone around him in TNP, PO3, and OOTS while even the she-cats who put nothing but good into the world (Leafpool and Feathertail) get punished by the story as if they were the only ones responsible for their forbidden relationships with him. He's not the victim here.
That being said, he's a lot more tolerable when he's narrating. However, if I have to literally read a character's mind in order to like them, I'm not gonna like them, sorry. xD

[@kittyskeletal]

Public service announcement: This may come as a surprise to some, but I've actually read these books. All of them. Recently. In the weeks before I made and posted this drawing, to be exact. Why so many people in the comments section insist that I am attacking Crowfeather or blaming him for certain events is beyond me, but allow me to reiterate my stance. I don't hate Crowfeather. I do not blame him for Feathertail's death, nor do I blame him for the fire incident, or Ashfur's death, or Hollyleaf's exile. I thoroughly blame him for neglecting Breezepelt and treating him poorly to the point that he was vulnerable to being groomed by the Dark Forest, because that is literally what is stated to have happened in the Books. You know, the ones I *read* before I offered any sort of commentary on this. All I have said on the matter is that Nightcloud, Leafpool, and Feathertail have suffered objectively more than Crowfeather has, and that's kind of sad, because none of them really deserved what they went through. If you have any questions, please read the description. If you still have questions, read it again. Please refrain from putting words in my mouth, and have a lovely day!

[@chromiakocosmos8888]

I like to see it as Crowfeather is cursed, if you date him something bad will happen to you. XD Thank you for sharing your view on this, it's pretty refreshing and yeah you are going to be yelled at for it, but it is your opinion. Keep it. Everyone is allowed to have one. Oh and, have a great rest of your week!

[@warrior9505]

I loved this drawing I really love the leafpool in it OwO

[@casperdraws8377]

I’m not entirely sure why people would assume you haven’t read the books if you offer this opinion lmao Besides, I haven’t read his book and still agree with you about it. I’m not entirely sure that the Erins realized this either when they wrote it all until his sequel came lmao

[@gay-se8ir]

Lmao there are people blaming you foe those things? Wth?

[@luckytiger6746]

Wait when did Hollyleaf get exiled?

[@birdbrain6503]

Amazing art, and about crowfeather, he's a flawed character who seems to just have this eternally detachedness from things going on. It's a neat flaw that makes him a good character, not a morally good character but a well made one. It's what I like about him.

[@confusedmcflurry5509]

Couldent have said it better myself

[@yukithedragon8321]

But crowfeathers trial is trash

[@oreoblizzard2291]

yuki the dragon take that back

[@yukithedragon8321]

@@oreoblizzard2291 im sorry but thats my opinion

[@kingcheese9803]

TW 144 couldn’t*

[@snowflakeserpert6834]

Feathertail's expression probably is the hardest hitting. She's looking at Crowfeather in shock, like she never would have expected him to do something like this. But she's so the calmest of the group, like she's resigned, knowing this would happen eventually. *O r* this could just be her lookin at Sharptooth attackin him and she's like "oh no I must kill myself to save him" and I'm just really off pointttt-

[@thana6499]

Personally, I saw it as more of a, "what have you done?" sort if expression.

[@kittyskeletal]

Nope, you're right!

[@snowflakeserpert6834]

@@kittyskeletal Ya did a good job with that.

[@Amanecer458]

@@kittyskeletal she was upset in a light of the mist

[@Duranie4Life]

@@Amanecer458yes she was. It reads, “Feathertail didn’t seem to hear her mother’s mew. She was watching Crowfeather, her pelt ruffled as though she was annoyed that he was standing so close to Leafpool.” Book 6 of The Broken Code, A Light in the Mist. One of the first few paragraphs on page 292. She is probably disappointed, in denial, and just in a confused, “WHAT IS HAPPENING HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN??!!” State.

[@Kabber]

i just realized how similar crow's exes look to jay, lion, and holly

[@julesrules5685]

I mean one of them is their mother

[@thequeenofangst7371]

I mean Crowfeather is described as grayish-black, so it makes sense his son and daughter are gray and black. (Also grandparents. Ashfoot, his mother, is gray and Deadfoot, his father, is black.) And of course Lionblaze looks similar to his mom. So COULD mean something, but likely just cat genetics.

[@vulixee]

The Queen of Angst I’m guessing Lionblaze came from Sandstorm, and a mix of Firestar too

[@atrazii1016]

Vulixee cats can only inherit genes from their parents. They can’t inherit them from grandparents or other relatives like we can

[@darlenepickle5922]

Ooo...Feathertail looks like Jay, Leafpool looks kinda like Lion, and Crow looks like Holly...But where'd the green eyes come from??

[@mainmanmonty393]

NightCloud: *B A S T A R D* LeafPool: *How could you?!* FeatherTail: *b r u h*

[@Blixemi]

absolutely gorgeous! I love how you can see how much thought and symbolism went into this! And not to mention how gorgeous your art is. Wonderfully done!!

[@maiyiayangs8670]

Hai blixemi

[@lovebyvoodoo2762]

Me: *stares at your pfp for no reason*

[@lovebyvoodoo2762]

A goose 😂

[@potatoman2335]

Hi blixemi

[@Chiradez]

Those paws defenitely (or possibly) represent something. Feathertail's bg has one small paw and a big paw And I think that's her (small paw) and sharptooth (Big paw) Meanwhile leafpool's bg is three paws, which are her children. One paw is bloody possibly referring to hollyleaf and her killing ashfur, and two paws have stars behind them, maybe referring to Jayfeather and Lionblaze And nightcloud's bg is of her only alive son, Breezepelt? In a place of no stars I just noticed that so.. (Or they could be just paws lmao)

[@adrianmendoza3694]

Missed opportunity to say pawsibly !! lol but that does make sense.

[@kittyskeletal]

You're 100% correct! I'm so happy someone pointed it out!! :D

[@marelangille648]

Breezepelt's paw is leaving a dark forest and going towards light, referencing his redemption from being in the dark forest Leafpool has a fire background referencing Ashfur's fire Feathertail is pretty obvious I think Love the detail!!

[@littlepinktiger3891]

@@kittyskeletal ooh good that was my guess too!

[@julesrules5685]

All of them (excpept for sharptooth) are heading to a better place.

[@patch2932]

I personally like Crowfeather as a character. I think Feathertail was his one true love and since then, he’s been trying to fill that with somebody new in his life and it hasn’t ever worked out. Doesn’t excuse him by any means, but still, it’s a sad reality for some people irl. I understand why some people dislike him though! Just like how people dislike Blackstar and I personally love the guy. Idk maybe I have a thing for the rough-around-the-edges type characters.

[@reagan5189]

Patchy Patch I like crowfeather as well, but i personally think in the end he will be with leafpool. I think he thought he was in love with feathertail since she was one of the few cats that cared about him, but they will only be friends when he goes to starclan. I don’t really ship him with anyone, but that is my theory. On a side note, I absolutely adore Blackstar as well!

[@GreyGhostBreyers]

Patchy Patch I love him!

[@_ranger__]

Blackstar's my fav character 👀

[@kaecko.official]

@@reagan5189 True, and feather tail literally gave her blessing for him to persue a new love so he can be happy ♡

[@iriniscorner1995]

Patchy Patch Honestly, I feel like he truly loved Leafpool and looks to Feathertail for guidance. (As seen in Crowfeather’s Trial) But that’s just me, a hardcore CrowLeaf shipper

[@cork3292]

ok so- i think these are what the 3 she-cats resembled to crowfeather leafpool - courage, joy and faith nightcloud - ill tempered, agreeable, motherly and understanding feathertail - beauty, grace, hope and strength

[@yukithedragon8321]

What about crowfeather? Heres my take on it : Crowfeather(black/some blue) : bitterness, darkness, ending Why ? First it fites the colors second remeber when he tried to kill himself ? It fits the story to how he broke many shecats hearts that began with feathertail (blue)his first and true love . Your eyes start at feathertail and ends at crowfeather. Its kinde sad that it began with blue and ends with blue both paired together .

[@sgtruru]

yuki the dragon he broke zero she-cats hearts...? maybe nightcloud, but she used him for kits.

[@windsoul42237]

@@sgtruru leafpool...

[@thelmainoah]

@@windsoul42237 well leafpool was the one who toldo him to go away forever tho

[@JlMMOTHY]

@@yukithedragon8321 Crowfeather has emotions, you know

[@r4bidcherry3966]

“I could have been anyone! Like Spiderleg, Onestar, or Rainflower, but i decided to be all three!” -Crowfeather, Crowfeather's Trial edit: bruh, good thing I got here early and commented something clever, definitely the most likes I've got, and that's kinda sad that my highest is 77 likes :')

[@kittyskeletal]

"Fusion is just a cheap tactic to make bad parents worse!" -Jasper, Steven Universe

[@r4bidcherry3966]

@@kittyskeletal yes

[@kara_thewolf7518]

Wait I forget what did onestar do with bad parenting

[@r4bidcherry3966]

@@kara_thewolf7518 he abandoned smoke and darktail and smoke's two kits died before that so yeah

[@kara_thewolf7518]

Ah ok.

[@nicknackpaddywacks]

I think I cracked the case with the backgrounds, correct me if I'm wrong: Feathertail: I think her background portrays the stalactites from which she fell from to save the Tribe and Crowpaw from Sharptooth. Leafpool: Her background is the fire that Ashfur trapped the Three in whilst confronting Squirrelflight. Nightcloud: This one was a little harder and I'm very unsure, but I believe those dead trees represent the Dark Forest, representing the alliance her son Breezepelt formed with them? Idk these are just my speculations

[@milowisgrosstm9290]

you're pretty right. Feathertail: the big paw represents sharptooth and the smaller is her. the background is the stalactites she fell from. Leafpool: the three paws represent lionblaze, jayfeather, and hollyleaf, hollyleafs paw is bloody from ashfur. The fire representing the fire scene with ashfur and squirrelflight. Nightcloud: Hers is a bit harder but the paw on hers represents breezepelt walking away from the dark forest and into the light representing his redemption from being in the dark forest.

[@nicknackpaddywacks]

@@milowisgrosstm9290 I already knew what the paws represented, someone else clarified that a little while ago. I was referring to the actual backgrounds, the colors and the patterns. Great observation, though!

[@milowisgrosstm9290]

@@nicknackpaddywacks Ah yeah, I was just tryna provide more insight, I must've not seen that comment. Sorry if it felt like I was trying to correct you are something, just me trying to provide you insight is all.

[@nicknackpaddywacks]

@@milowisgrosstm9290 It's cool, I'm not angry! Thank you for your insight!

[@iriniscorner1995]

@That is not correct It could also be Lionblaze’s paw, because he also trained in the Dark Forest and has the power of invincibility. He also killed Russetfur. But I think it seems more like Holly’s paw, because the other two have light around them, referring to the prophecy.

[@KAzwa0]

I relate a lot with Crow’Feather, not many people realize that guilt is a punishment, knowing you didn’t something that ruined multiple cats lives, really hurts, and I’m also trying to fill a void in my heart after losing the person I thought was my soul mate, some people hate him, and think he’s a jerk, but he just is pushing everyone away so he doesn’t hurt them more

[@lokiashikoria7777]

Pretty little things: Sang by NightCloud The moon will sing: Leafpool Honeybee: Feathertail & Crowfeather The other song: Crow feather

[@casperdraws8377]

I really agree with all these statements bUT- Whether or not Feathertail died for him kiiind of shouldn’t count, considering she wouldn’t have returned from that journey anyways. She was destined to die for the tribe 🤷‍♀️ But, you’re right how he doesn’t suffer as much as he should. Amazing art, keep doin what your doin uwu

[@casperdraws8377]

Big fat mood though lol Micah in Mothflights Vision got me torn up though, and Leafpool

[@anti-adilynn9330]

well Crowfeather and Feathertail obviously would have been mates, and either way he still really loved Feathertail and lost her so it counts.

[@casperdraws8377]

But remember, he was still an apprentice and most likely wouldn’t have left his clan to be with her. At the same time, he didn’t suffer as much in that situation either. He was still alive while Feathertail was not. And even if she didn’t die, it was not his fate or destiny to be with her.

[@smolgreenbean408]

@@anti-adilynn9330 The Erins said that if she did survive that she would chose her Clan over him. But who's to say he wouldn't go with her.

[@magipup7698]

The criticism is aimed toward the authors than anything. Feathertail's death was basically just torture porn.

[@miirae3322]

i just wanna say to people that you shouldn’t let others’ opinions of a character change yours!! While you should always be open to new ideas, it doesn’t make you a bad person to like a character generally liked or like one thats usually disliked. I personally love Crowfeather but he’s a little shit who got away with too much. I can fully agree with that and understand why others hate him lol

[@JlMMOTHY]

What did Crowfeather get away with? He grieved heavily for Leafpool and Feathertail. He even tried to commit suicide to be in StarClan with Feathertail. He made up for the shit that went down regarding his WindClan family in Crowfeather's Trial and made amends with Lionblaze. I feel like he's pretty redeemed. Please don't take offense from this, I just thought I'd share my opinion

[@undeaadx]

Oh my god I love how you drew this and inserted all the scenes!! Even with the most minimalistic details in the backround are understandable, like how behind Leafpool theres the fire and three pawprints and like one of them is smeared. I've been amazed by your work for years and still love it to this day!

[@rooksnow]

corwfeathers trial was such a good book, I loved seeing him actually become friends with Nightcloud again, it was very sweet and I like how their relationship turned out

[@kennethleng]

These cats are the cats that Crowfeather was in relationships with right? They look like Leafpool and Crowfeathers kits. Feathertail looks like Jayfeather, Leafpool looks slightly like Lionblaze, and Nightcloud looks like Hollyleaf. This speedpaint is so simple yet so meaningful.

[@spiritprotector5762]

I think its even more sad with Nightcloud when I found out she went through a very painful birth and Breezepelt was the only kit to survive. All while Crowfeather wasn't there for her.

[@JlMMOTHY]

actually, i'm pretty sure crowfeather grieved with her when their two kits died.

[@daniellemcgrath9252]

OMG I LOVE MY CROWBOI!!!!!! This is great! I love how the colors in the background of the she-cats PERFECTLY represent Crowfeather)s relationship with them: Leafpool is yellow for happy with fire for the fire scene, Feathertail is blue for sadness with rocks for obvious reasons, and Nightcloud is red for hatred and anger and the thorns represent how terrible the relationship was Overall amazing art, great job!

[@LmaoMeowz]

Actually I think the thorns are the dark forest representing Breezepelt

[@shaunapurcell9436]

@@LmaoMeowz it could work both ways.

[@LmaoMeowz]

Shauna Purcell yeah, it could. Maybe it’s a double meaning?

[@jakeeveryonesfather6965]

I love how there expressions express how they fell about him now not before like nightcloud is outraged after his abandonment. Leafpool is sad because he is cold to her now and never talks. And Feathertail is shocked and a little disturbed on what happened to the cat she loved

[@arikatheprincessofhearts2043]

Is Crowfeather evil?

[@TheZincMaster-on1fy]

@@arikatheprincessofhearts2043 depends on how you see him

[@arikatheprincessofhearts2043]

@@TheZincMaster-on1fy Well maybe he has depression because he lost Feathertail.

[@JlMMOTHY]

Crowfeather is absolutely not a bad cat, and even if you view him as that, he redeems himself fully

[@InterstellarKip]

the description is SO accurate i’m quaking this is also gorgeous art oml! all the little details clearly have something to add to the piece as a whole and the colors are beautiful too

[@scoutclaxton7768]

1- I love the art 2- I agreed that the she-cats in a relationship with him had it harder than him 3- it took me a minute but I figured out what the paws meant, and I think that was a cool touch

[@KalDoesStuff]

I'm still trying to figure it out. I'm guessing that for Nightcloud and Leafpool it means the kits (Breeze, Jay, and Lion. Then smudged one is Holly) maybe? But by that logic, it makes no sense with Feathertail.. care to explain your conclusion?

[@daflamedfz2517]

Jayfeather looks like Feathertail, and both were constantly held back and told to do things they didn't want to do until Starclan's demands lead them to their destinies (Feathertail- Death and Jayfeather - Medicine cat) Leafpool looks the most like Lionblaze, and both were social outcasts for thinking they were doing the right thing, both thinking they had been told by Starclan that they were good, only to be harshly betrayed. and Hollyleaf looks the most like Nightcloud, and both had to deal with someone they cared about lying to them (Breezepelt and Lionblaze, Dark Forest training) and neither could handle the reveal of Crow and Leaf being Holly, Lion, and Jay's parents. Poetic, in a way, that the past comes to haunt those you should've known

[@awkyhawky4871]

I agree with your statement, however, Breezepelt chose to side with the dark forest even when he had the chance to realize how awful he was being. He attacked a pregnant queen. Crowfeather is in no way responsible for him turning out like THAT. Yes, Crowfeather did have a bad influence on him, however, he was just..not that good of a cat in general. And also, Nightcloud was a bad influence as well, coddling her son and telling him he didn't need to answer to anyone. In the Crowfeather Breezepelt Nightcloud situation, everyone is the bad guy, honestly. I agree with the rest of your statement, but I feel the need to clarify everyone fucked up in that.

[@sublithium]

My poor Crow baby has to deal with a lot of hate. He's one of my favorite characters to be completely honest

[@JlMMOTHY]

I'm pretty sure 75% of the comment section hasn't read Crowfeather's Trial

[@sublithium]

@@JlMMOTHY This was before I read it myself and when I still liked him LOL

[@JlMMOTHY]

@@sublithium Same. He's been my favorite character for a while

[@ahableppers]

Beautiful artwork! As always! You're truly an inspirational artist!^-^ And you've got my full support!^-^

[@kittyskeletal]

Thank you so much!

[@ahableppers]

@@kittyskeletal Np! I can only hope to be as good of an artist as you are one day^w^

[@wandagrajeda9232]

It just made me think of the rap battle with Crowfeather and Ashfur. Ashfur: *This one got dumped, the last one got plump, the first one decided to jump. Oh!-*

[@tomiokagiyu3449]

Lol

[@usernameiguess1831]

sounds like feathertail decided to kill herself.

[@dracoqueen1263]

Can you just continue to be absolutely amazing? Please? Thank You!

[@kittyskeletal]

I will certainly try!! Thank you so much! :'D

[@dracoqueen1263]

@@kittyskeletal Just make sure not to over work yourself and stay happy and healthy!

[@izukumidoriya6038]

I thought that it was Jayfeather,Lionblaze and Hollyleaf because of the pelt. But it was all his wives. MAN

[@kopatails2244]

I fricking love how you color everything about the characters by hand.

[@prehistoricorchid3455]

ok, this is something I just realized... the three all look like crowfeather's lover's in a way. holy - nightcloud lion - leafpool jay - feathertail

[@kennethleng]

I agree. I wrote a comment on how they looked similar too! Sorry i didn’t see this comment.

[@POTPachyOTP]

Leafpool walked away from him. And while he was a horrible father he truly loved her and she is the ony who decided to keep it a secret and risk her sisters relationship and her job to hide the fact she broke the rules. Stupid rules but she basically abandoned her kids. Crowfeather didnt walk away unscathed He was in pain over feathertail and then had to face the fact that Leafpool chose the clans over him and that his true kits lived there and would never be his. He was without his lover and his kin and then returned to a clan who had no respect for him. And so he got a new mate, got a new son, and continued to resent and hate since whenever he opened himself up he got a slap in the face. That doesn't justify his actions but no ones perfect and none of this is one sided. It take two to make a relationship. NightCloud made her choice,(though I feel very bad for her) Leafpool made every choice. such as returning to the clans and hiding her kits. And feathertail....wellll.... Anyway That's just my opinion on the matter. Very well done art piece though.

[@radistyx]

in my opinion, crowfeather is detatched. his rude attitude could be his coping mechanism, being that he's always bitter. he could be always grieving, but in an unhealthy way that's slowly tearing him apart from the inside. he doesnt know how to act toward nightcloud or breezepelt and hes rude to leafpool after she chose her clan over him. he was dependent on leafpool and feathertail for happiness, and since they both were torn away from him he's become more bitter. i believe that hes gotten to the point where he doesnt realize what his actions do anymore, becoming so detatched to himself from his grieving. and again, he could've had a terrible kithood since we are introduced to him when he is an apprentice. we dont know how he was treated as a kit, keep that in mind. his father could've been detatched like he is, and his mind was trained that way, im not sure about the mother though.

[@altos5069]

Wow! I think this may be one of your best works yet! Bravo!! And regardless of what people think of Crowfeather, I think we can all agree that life in the Clans would be soooooo much better if medicine cats were allowed to have kits, and if half-clan relationships were accepted. Just because it ended badly for Moth Flight doesn't mean cats like Leafpool and Yellowfang should be disgraced for falling in love and having kits. (Plus, we need Jaybae to have kits so the grumpiness gene is maintained. :P)

[@BTJ2106]

mmm having kits being healers would be more difficult for females just imagine there are more warriors than healers and there are barely 2 healers taking care of the entire clan, at least they would have let them have a partner but not kits

[@biggestastiest]

my god ive always adored the way you do lineart

[@D0VEGUM]

OH MY GOD THE CRANE WIVES?!!?! YESS FINALLY

[@clover9525]

damn this artwork is fantastic!! im glad there is actually some people out there who actually recognise that crowfeather seriously sucks. most people blame nightcloud for everything and not the guy who literally has a history of just having bad relationships with other she-cats.

[@kazkaz991]

Your art is beautiful! you are my role model!

[@yukaii0]

Crowfeather and the crane wives oddly fit really well together! This came out so pretty aaa i love the backgrounds!!

[@1Sariat5]

All of their expressions are so perfect! I especially adore Feathertail's. It kinda looks like the moment her heart stopped

[@feuko6889]

"If I have to literally read a character's mind to like them, I'm not going to like them" I feel the same about Jayfeather. Like Father like Son, huh?

[@bashfulwolfo6499]

Honestly, I couldn't like any of the 3. I could relate to Holly a lot though, but as Leaf's apprentice. Lion was too cocky for me to like, and Jay whined and whined and whined. Dove's love plots just made me wanna die (I really hate the romances in Warriors, the first series had pretty good ones but beyond that was all too forced), and I only liked Ivy's because we got to see the Dark Forest more.

[@iriniscorner1995]

Bashful Wolfo Oof I’m a hardcore Jayboi fan lol. But I can see your point, Jayfeather was and still is an extremely whiny cat lol

[@shaunapurcell9436]

I adore Jay 😂😂😂

[@iriniscorner1995]

Shauna Purcell Saamme

[@JlMMOTHY]

Jayfeather just annoys me. He gets way too much love when, in general, he is just an ass

[@foxitrox5224]

Absolutely incredible. I love seeing your art and how it has progressed over the years, please continue to be amazing :D

[@otterrama9718]

Thank you for introducing me to the Crane Wives when I was 12! They're my favorite band, now! Awesome drawing btw! ❤

[@shaunapurcell9436]

This is the best and most creative speedpaint all year.

[@birdsocks9083]

I love how the title applies to all of them.

[@mothpawbs027]

Can I just say I love the symbolism with the pawprints 10/10

[@purplebean7951]

I love this! I really like the backgrounds and how much they fit each of them perfectly. You have a beautiful way of showing emotion. You just have to look at them and know exactly what they feel. This is a great fanart. I love everything about this.

[@bellanab]

Okay, I absolutely LOVE your artwork and LOVE the symbolism with the paw prints. This is breathtaking!

[@KittyCatGamer]

This is absolutely s t u n n i n g, I love ur art with all my heart I’m gonna cry

[@DaddyBlueJay3207]

Love the use of primary colors for the gals

[@haileyb9642]

Omg I love The Crane Wives, so glad to find a fellow warriors fan who likes thier music too!

[@rheajoy5558]

Your art is beautiful! It’s so satisfying to watch the process as well :)

[@cactust7851]

really incredible composition in this! such a unique idea and fantastic execution--the pawprints above leafpool are really powerful, in my opinion. when you started drawing blood underneath hollyleaf's i literally gasped

[@vulupus5621]

The details are insane 😭😭😭 I guess I need to improve my cell-shading skill again '-'

[@uhmborfborf7494]

no cap, crowfeather is a homewrecker.

[@yourcasualnobody]

This video is 3 years old as of writing this and I don't usually comment on things in the Warriors community, but I wanted to write this: This art is gorgeous! I love the designs for Nightcloud, Leafpool, and Feathertail so much! The colors! The backgrounds! The analysis in the description! Chefs kiss! But actually why I'm writing this is to say that this was the first time I had heard "The Moon Will Sing" and "Pretty Little Things" by The Crane Wives. This was my introduction to the band! And a while after watching this video and coming back to it a couple times I went ahead and listened to more of The Crane Wives music. And they're my favorite band now! I own some of their merch! So thank you for introducing me to this amazing music. These songs, and this video will always hold a special place in my heart for that reason! And this speedpaint means too much to me to not put that out there TLDR you have great music taste, and thanks for introducing me to The Crane Wives! Also this art is wonderful!

[@alicehodges483]

the combination of the crane wives and warrior cats was such a powerful mix of nostalgia for me. i haven't read those books in years but I still remember them with bemused fondness. this is great!

[@egg7713]

Wow! That design is very creative, with the paws and the backgrounds! I could never come up with something like that!

[@Mumble785]

this piece is so friggin cool.... the colors are so vibrant, i'm love love LOVING your style, and omg the pawprints at the top....... love everything about this ;w;;!!!!

[@JollyJustice]

Coming back 3 years later to say this video saved my life. I was young and going through things no one should have, and I had never heard the crane wives music before. I started listening to them and they became my favorite band. From their music I found other bands and grew my own taste. In 2021 that music became my sustenance it was the only thing providing me escape and joy. I was extremely suicidal and I fell back on the crane wives music as a last ditch effort to give myself some reason to live just another few hours and release the tension and fear. I made it. I’m still here. This video provided me with the tools to keep going and I know that sounds dramatic for a warrior cat speedpaint but it’s true. Thank you.

[@percy9705]

Beautiful artwork!! You’re probably my favorite wc artist out there!!

[@shannonhawkins8246]

YOUR LINES!!! Are so crisp. Everything about this is beautiful.

[@SnowyWolfyCat]

Honestly ever since I first saw this video I rewatch it like every single month. If not every other month. And each time I see this video I see and realize more and more especially all the symbolism you did here is my idea of what each part means Night - Her expression is obviously showing anger and hatred. In the books we see of how angry she is with Crow for everything Her BG the single paw represents Breeze and him being and training in the Dark Forest Leaf - Her expression is more hurt and upset. Which obviously in the books we see how hurt she is because of Crow. I think her BG well to start with the paws. The two with the stars and are lighter might represent Jay and Lion them being chosen and all that. The third with blood then represents Holly and her murdering Ash. The background itself seems like flames or fire. Which might represent when the three and Squilf were in the fire in the camp with Ash. And when the 3 realized Squilf and Bramble were not their parents Feather - She seems to be shocked and almost disappointed in what Crow has done. Her BG the paws might represent the smaller being her own and the bigger being the Sharptooth. The background itself looks like rocks, or a falling rock which is how Feather and Sharptooth died That's just my idea. Absolutely love your art tho it's so beautiful ❤

[@thestorytellerisback]

Your lines are so clean and pretty! Beautiful colors and drawing!

[@William_Nowin]

Awesome!!!

[@WisteriaWaves]

AAAAAA THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONNNG YOU HAVE SUCH A GOOD MUSIC CHANGE ANS YOUR ART STYLE IS AMAZING

[@fernaldoishere]

I really like how the paws really represent something. 1 paw for Nightcloud to represent having to raise her child alone, 3 for Leafpool representing her kits, the bloody one being Hollyleaf, and Feathertail have 2. I feel like the bigger one represents Feathertail being the 'light' Crowfeather needed in his life. The representation in this is really nice and so is the art, it looks very nice!

[@fernaldoishere]

After reading more comments, I do see how the bigger paw could be Sharptooth, it makes a lot more sense, especially considering the background with it.

[@sophisticatedsketches1348]

Amazing attention to detail!! :)

[@theflamestar]

It looks amazing! I love the background, it's so creative!😍

[@aspenpawarts9333]

Too everyone who doesn’t know yet, the backgrounds represent the bad things that happened during/because of their relationship. (Dark forest, Fire scene, and Feathertails death) The paws are, big little, Sharpclaw Feathertail, Jayfeather LionBlaze (bloody is Hollyleaf referring to ash fur) And the last one is breezepelt.

[@SpAceChild-zl6fi]

Crowfeather be like, "I could've been like Rainflower!! >:0" and y'all still wonder why his kids and ex wives aren't here for him. Like,, he has zero self awareness or general compassion through any of this? At the very least, he messed up his son, like he couldn't be neglectful completely, he still had to destroy his kid's confidence?? He's a bad baby daddy. 😔👊

[@mysticmango8499]

He gets way better in his super edition

[@kougyokuus]

I think the paws mean like how many kits they had together or something, but I think Feathertail’s backround has a big one that resembles her and the smaller paw resembles Crowfeather. I don’t know, this is a very interesting piece.

[@anoushkashenoy692]

Wolfee Cries Everytime Nightcloud and Crowfeather had three kits though

[@maiyiayangs8670]

@@anoushkashenoy692 no,It was one,Your thinking leafpool,And the three

[@anoushkashenoy692]

Maiyia Yang No I’m not, go read Crowfeather’s Trial. It says on page 43, “When Breezepelt was a kit, Nightcloud had been so overprotective. Maybe because he’d been the only of their litter to survive.”

[@frillyleyoutuber411]

Do I smell good art?

[@movedchannels9332]

YES! THE CRANE WIVES! This honestly goes perfect with it! Love this art!!

[@maple_4319]

*Omg I love this so much*

[@lavender3321]

I wish I had these sort of drawing skills and colouring skills! I’m definitely subscribing!

[@soggymushroom9568]

For the people who didn't actually read the desc, the drawing is symbolique to the fact that its not fair that Crowfeather didn't actually go through anything that hurt him as bad as his mates.

[@toffe3deeZ]

Wow! This looks really good! Your art style is so pretty! :D

[@CANINETHEROPY]

I love crowfeather but this is a awesome speedpaint! keep up the good work-

[@Minto8384]

All he needs is a ShadowClan girlfriend, then he'll complete the set!!

[@Amanecer458]

And a skyclan

[@dearlybeloved3585]

This was posted on my birthday and I’m so happy it did, this was my true birthday present 💝

[@Rebecca-ob3jz]

HO-LY FUCK THIS IS BEAUTIFUL??? I LOVE IT??? EXPRESSION? YES PLEASE?? SYMBOLISM??? YES??? ENDLESSLY CLEVER??? BEAUTIFUL??? EMOTIONAL? YES? AAAAA

[@littlehungrywarrior]

oh i LOVE the quiet horror feathertail has

[@bug9386]

I love all of the expressions!

[@thetwins783]

I love this speed paint

[@OverTheMoon891]

This is beautifully drawn :)

[@JollyJustice]

The lineart is so on point. I can't even....

[@itachisasukelover90]

Not once have I really thought to read these books, but art like this is making me wonder what kinda story I'm missing out. Even without me reading it you told me enough about each characters that I feel for them ♡♡ 10/10 ♡♡

[@ackewtful.]

you're missing out on drama murder cats lol

[@crunchygrunchy5741]

Basically the black cat with blue eyes has a wife. That wife dies in order to safe his life. Then another wife comes, but he's unsure if he should be with that wife. Mind you, this wife is illegal and he shouldn't be with her. The old wife tells him it's okay and that he should pursue the new wife. He agrees and then gets the illegal wife and runs away with her into unmarked territory and impregnates her with illegal children. The illegal wife is also a doctor, and learns that her family is literally dying, so she leaves him and goes back to her family and does doctor stuff. The black man is upset, the two wives he loves dearly will never see him again. Now, between marrying these two wives, he had another wife, the other black cat in the speedpaint who's in front of the red and black background. He only married her to show his loyalty to his Clan, and she only married him so she could have children. They end up having children together, but two of the children die at birth and they're left with only one, this child ends up being a gremlin and as much as his father loves him, he does not like him. He doesn't give a whole lot of attention to gremlin child, but he doesn't neglect him and actually saves his life. The gremlin child finds out that his father used to have and illegal wife and illegal children, so he goes insane and tries to murder the illegal children before having a nice chat with satan. His mother and Satan make him believe that his father hates him. He also tries to murder the illegal wife, and his father has to pull him off of her. I would continue but I'm getting tired and this is taking too long. I'll add more but I'm out rn, peace.

[@kennethleng]

You should totally read this series! Your missing out on one of the best book series of all time! At least in my opinion

[@shadypigeon4327]

YES CRANEWIVES WOOO! And the art is spectacular as always ;v; love the growing rage/pain with each she-cat's expression as well as their backgrounds

[@caitlin3989]

IT JUST CLICKED THAT THIS IS WHERE I FOUND MY FAVORUITE BAND THE CRANE WIVES SO THANK YOU FOR THAT!!!!!

[@angelinazdanowska9329]

my poor Leafpool is not a victim Crowfeather is

[@fear_bringer]

amazinggg

[@INAI1NAIREBOOT]

I loved crowfeather before I saw this and now he's just OKAY.

[@hollowspirit923]

looks awsome!!!

[@thefandomtraveller4091]

I love how feathertail’s just viding over there calmly

[@Virrtue]

I personally ship Crowfeather and Feathertail. I feel like he a much stronger connection with her. I don’t really like the fact that he was mates with Leafpool. They showed no personal connection or interest in each other up until he saved her from falling. I don’t really care about Nightcloud

[@essyr1715]

I fuckin' love how you did Nightcloud

[@crazykat4567]

You an this video needs to get more love it's SO OOOOOO BeAuTiFuL

[@SunnyRose196]

Still one of my favourite pieces of warriors art ever