Bluestar's Little Pistol Animatic + Patreon Shoutout!

[@fiori_storm7133]

i liked the symbolism of the red across her face to show her time when she didn't trust anyone including StarClan and then when she was about to die it washed away because her thoughts were clear again, i thought that was really cool

[@roiroije243]

Now that's awesome. Thanks for putting that thought into my mind.

[@KittyCatChaos]

" I found Jesus " *Goosefeather appears* Godammit Goosefeather is Jesus guys R U N

[@dumbidot1073]

KittyCatChaos ` xdxdxdxd

[@dapplestar1231]

*runs* shittttt

[@dornenschweif909]

KittyCatChaos ` first I thought it was yellowfang, :o

[@lotuos3052]

KittyCatChaos well Goosefeather IS my jesus so you do have a point

[@roastedcrickets1767]

:0 I thought it was Oakheart

[@nietzsche8297]

This is one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking warriors animations I have ever seen. The depth it goes into to explore Bluestar's inner fear and turmoil. The metaphor of the "war paint" and grayscale is simply phenomenal, and it really shows how she lost a part of herself when Tigerclaw turned on her. I absolutely loved Fireheart's presence throughout it. How he knew she was taking it, but through it all he stays loyal to her, even when she looses all loyalty to him and the clan. We see a different side of bluestar, one filled with pain and despair as she watched everything crumble around her. The incredible detail and symbolism can only be described as beautiful. I have watched this three times already, and cried every time. This is truly a work of art. Thank you, nifty.

[@berry7939]

And ,soon it will be finished!

[@arianamarie8442]

She lost a part of herself? If you read Bluestar's Prophecy, you can see that Bluefur is really messed up. I think that she lost the rest of herself when Tigerclaw betrayed her. But, honestly, I agree with you.

[@bulakabarquezwilliams6024]

@@arianamarie8442 Yeah, her mother's and sister's death did a number on her.

[@fazieco]

All these emotions make this map special and interesting

[@vickypedia1308]

@@fazieco dude this isn't a map

[@nothingfordarkness]

How does Mother Mother’s songs fit Warrior Cats so well?!

[@lynxietheroaha5240]

A fellow anus

[@inkyponk1]

@@lynxietheroaha5240 memento mori

[@foundation806]

Lets not forget glass animals now

[@amanicruzlopez1248]

Glass animals and Mother Mother is the secret Warrior's OST

[@fizzycolapop362]

Mother Mother songs fit any mildly edgy fandom if you try hard enough

[@starcloud6384]

I love the symbolism with blood on her face and eyes and how her rationality and "vision" were clouded!

[@crowborn666]

Seeing the emotion on Bluestar's face when Tigerclaw attacked made me wonder what would've gone through her head if Fireheart failed to stop him. Like, the commotion in the den would attract others and they'd still exile Tigerclaw, but I honestly wanna see an AU of Bluestar's thoughts and feelings if Fireheart died at the paws of Tigerclaw when he tried to protect her.

[@borkwolf6373]

That's a really interesting AU idea, actually!

[@Curious-Artist-Cat]

An intresting concept, i could try and draw that if youre not planing anything with it

[@machii4522]

​@@Curious-Artist-Cat id love to see that

[@what1._.1]

​@@Curious-Artist-Cat oh please if you have time *do it*, it sounds to be a cool au

[@lulu6468]

"Soo, it's 1AM and I've watched this animatic thirteen times already, and I have to wake up at 6AM." "One more time"

[@corbenary]

Ludoki tree reading this comment and i realize its 4:20am holy jesus

[@lulu6468]

DragonScales 123 XD

[@MBaum-ky2wv]

Luuuu i didnt know you have YT

[@yunirkamartinez6157]

ONE LAST TIIIMEEEEEEEEE

[@daniilromanenko3677]

I wouldn't recommend doing that. As tempting as rewatching something you really enjoy over and over again can be, it's better to watch things like this every few weeks because otherwise your brain gets used to it and you basically stop enjoying it. Trust me, I've ruined some songs for myself by doing this, and it sucks so bad, so as a result I try to watch this only once every month (which may be overdoing it, but I'm not willing to take any risks)

[@mataschmata]

i have no words to describe what a masterpiece this is. you convey emotions so well, how fireheart is basically tumbling over himself as he's running to help bluestar, when he's running to help brightpaw, when bluestar is sliding across the ground as she rushes to the moonstone. god, i just imagine... for months, bluestar has these blood stains on her face because she's too depressed to groom herself, and you can distinctly see it blurred and erased in lines below her eyes from crying. i also love how the shots become really detailed when there's a lot of emotion there, and how you can tell who all the cats are by how they're drawn. the ending made me actually cry so THANKS

[@rrammay]

This comment deserves more attention

[@FirriApril]

this is professional level storyboarding. I really wish I could pledge you in Patreon to help you out finish this and if I at one point manage to clear the current obstacles I definately will! also the symbolism of the bloodstain is just AAGH so good

[@jovianguyen]

Truth be told right here

[@Rosia4309]

She's working on finishing this, actually! She's shown previews of it on her tumblr warriors designs blog :)

[@WeirdnessMaster]

Now see, THIS is an animatic.

[@kabunouveau]

i am a 31 year old adult and to this day this animatic still makes me sob. and i do NOT cry easily. bluestar's story is very dear to me. really amazing work.

[@Blixemi]

niFTY. This is incredible! I love how alive everything looks! The characters, the forest, the colours! Wow. Absolutely gorgeous work, my friend!! Thank you for sharing this with us hnnn!!!

[@catraapplesaucemeowmeow9540]

Blixemi hey fam

[@Lily23tv]

I LOVE you KZbin channel!!!!! And I LOVE these books!!! (My favourite is Jayfeather he is amazing! And grumpy that's why I love him!)

[@Inkasaur]

Blixemi mEME LAUngUaGE

[@user-eg2kd3wc8s]

literally she somehow made shades of grey seem like the most colorful thing

[@doe4003]

Woop woop. Hi Blix. Also 1k like. xD

[@SpagettiRegretti]

The work that introduced me to Mother Mother. Still love it all these years later.

[@theressesguy1161]

First time I've heard someone use a "Mother Mother" song?? Oh my lord, it fitted so well!!!

[@lavs8761]

noodlers used a mother mother song for her ashfur pmv, a while ago, its pretty good you should check it out, its pretty hella nice

[@yesterdaystomorrow5510]

Kylie Barber *their. There's more than one person involved in the Noodlers channel.

[@tigergurl8720]

OOF I LOVE THAT BAND

[@luvlyeroblox2104]

Fits*

[@hotcoco2789]

I know right! I wish someone would use infinitesimal.

[@ernisot4591]

in the years since i first watched this, i keep coming back to it. the symbolism, the movement and the character designs are just that good

[@TennelleFlowers]

This is unbelievably gorgeous, Nifty! Beautiful work

[@marylulw7238]

when you can't put this on your playlist because its not a map part

[@TennelleFlowers]

LOL are you a mind reader? How did you know? XD

[@marylulw7238]

science, also speculation

[@daznutzs]

simple: when a good map part comes you click as lightning to place it there. Same with this. But is not a MAP part soo..

[@sparezzsxqust286]

TennelleFlowers 555th liker lol

[@roastedcrickets1767]

Day four. I've lost count of how many times I've watched this and how many drawers I've filled with drawings of Bluestar. I've spent nearly $652.45 on drawing paper and sketch books, $1,237.09 on art supplies. I haven't seen sunlight in three days. I've drank about 74 coffees and hot chocolates.

[@святаязмея]

mood 😔👊

[@Klarikatt]

Best warriors video of 2017 like hands down I love this This must have taken so much work its honestly the best thing ever

[@birdbrain6503]

Klarikatt KLARIKATT ADMIRES NIFTY SENPAI'S WORK, THIS IS GREAT

[@Klarikatt]

WhynotCreepy OFCOURSE I DO

[@kevinmillard1323]

I can imagine Bluestar running away from all her worries, trying to be a good leader. And all the while she has to deal with Oakheart's death and her kits being in a different Clan. Then Redtail dies, then Lionheart, and Tigerclaw betrays her and Fireheart takes place. She has to deal with Cinderpaw getting ran over, Spottedleaf dying, and dying herself! And then Fireheart, her own warrior, turning into leader and everything happening to him. All the while Bluestar watches from StarClan, helpless to help.

[@dangdao8068]

And you know the problem with dealing depression (cat can have depression emotion alright) pressure and being fool to yourself in front of everyone (I mean by making yourself look like your a bad leader)

[@ihatffhgg]

"Little Pistol" Up on my side, where it is felt I pack a little pistol on my pistol belt I think it might be fear Of the world and the way it makes you feel afraid Under the skin, against the skull They put a little chip so that they know it all I think I might be scared Of the world and the way it makes you feel afraid And how it gets in the way And now I want brimstone in my garden I want roses set on fire And I, well I want what’s best for me And I, I think I know just what that means Just what that means Today I coo, today I caw I have a pistol party and I kill ‘em all I think I might be scared Of the man and the men with their hands inside And the women, oh, the women all they do is cry And I, well I lose my mind And now I found brimstone in my garden I found roses set on fire And I found Jesus, what a liar So I trade licks with Muddy Waters And I, well I found what’s best for me And now I see no tragedy And I, I found a burning rose And now I won’t be packing little pistols No, no, no more

[@daniilromanenko3677]

Song of the decade IMO

[@audreymcdonald4116]

@@daniilromanenko3677 agree, also dope pfp !!!! i love in rainbows

[@daniilromanenko3677]

@@audreymcdonald4116 thanks!

[@ovoig743]

Dude there’s captions why did you even comment this?

[@keexshound]

@@ovoig743 maybe they just wanted to

[@bramblebrowncat8840]

Well, I think Tigerclaw, Thistleclaw and the dogs made 45 accounts to dislike this

[@violettasl6395]

hicieron más cuentas ahora hay 121 dislikes xd

[@meowmeow6676]

And the river

[@mech999angel]

*nifty-senpai uploads* *_clicks as fast as lightning_*

[@cowgirlmusic]

Bluheartz RELATABLE

[@quengren]

*nifty-senpai uploads* *_clicks like life depends on it_*

[@marcelobacelar1722]

Bluheartz xd

[@stevietardif6274]

Bluheartz did you know senpai means teacher assistant

[@mech999angel]

Stevie Tardif ... No.... 0_0

[@Fadinglion_wcueyt]

I love how she reacts when brightheart was injured. It shows how she didn’t mean to hurt brightheart.

[@DBDH003]

Nifty, you truly have an innocent soul.

[@kero02ya]

Myal Canal GO AWAY

[@drb4256]

Myal Canal what's an "innocent soul" can I purchase one of those?

[@DBDH003]

twoade lol hey

[@nightfrost4337]

Dr B I need one Where can you purchase one? Or can I just borrow someone else's?

[@twintwail]

Omg 666 likes XD

[@lunekitten]

this changed lives

[@original_rae]

Wow Nifty. Even as a storyboard, it looks beautiful. The song choice works so well with Bluestar. I feel like this would definitely be one of the better Bluestar videos if it finishes through. Keep up the good work!

[@averyhungrypigeon9996]

Bluestar definitely did not deserve to live the life she did. She sacrificed so much just for everything to fall apart. Her deputy betrays her, one of her apprentices has lost one of her eyes and she feels guilty, and then the fire scene, her weak Clan, her kits angry at her, and her anguish as she slowly loses her faith and sanity. I can't imagine how mad she was that the prophecy turned out to destroy her life. Poor girl.

[@WhiskerMoon]

Seeing this come together since you started like - holy shit Jess I'm so in awe of how incredible it is and how beautiful your style is I'm klbkbjhvkvgkhcvjgcjgcjgcjvjh your shots are so dynamic and characters consistent and aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@catraapplesaucemeowmeow9540]

WhiskerMoon :D

[@genericuser8615]

tf?

[@Savannah_mentality]

WhiskerMoon I agree iv been subscribed for the longest time

[@DenvaProbablyDraws]

My favorite part animation-wise is at 2:11. The camera backs away from the cat running, making it seem like they're going nowhere, or chasing something they can't catch. Plus the music at that point is just so... AHHHH! It's so perfect. I love it

[@girlviscus]

I love the idea of how the blood stays over Bluestars eyes. Since that situation certainly blinded her from what was right until she died, which was when the blood washed off. She made many irrational choices after Tigerclaw tried attacking her and I think the blood over her eyes specifically was a wonderful way to portray the things she did and the choices she made. It acted as a sort of blindfold, she realized what she had done once it came off, she didnt realize what she was doing at the time because she was just so emotionally torn about someone so close to her trying to kill her. The blood of Tigerclaw stuck to her and effected her decisions greatly.

[@Octobertiger13]

I just finished re-reading Bluestar's Prophecy. This wrecked me. Like. Gosh. Right in the feels, man. Also this is like, pro animatic work. You realize Disney and Pixar don't even have animatics that look this nice, right?

[@fishystickys]

Just finished rereading the first Warriors series and went back to watch this animatic to see how it compared to the books. Having the books’ details fresh in my mind amplified all the feelings in this animatic, and I’m astounded by how beautifully you convey Bluestar and her complicated personality and situation. This really is masterful storyboarding, pacing, and cinematography. You convey so much of bluestar’s story in just five minutes, which is phenomenal- even two hour long movies sometimes cannot achieve that level of storytelling. Brilliant job!! Watching this always gives me chills, especially the bursts of mini animation.

[@BlueMaroonAnimations]

Wow your art just jumped like crazy! Very nice work on the backgrounds, your anatomy has gotten so good! just a little feedback, I personally don't think you need that cut to black in the beginning when match cutting Bluestar from beside to river to being in the clan talking to Tigerstar. As well, I honestly really loved in the old storyboard how you had the screen turning in one direction when Bluestar was at the moonstone then turning a different direction when it changed to Starclan. It added a lot of dynamics and visual tension to the scene. But these are just personal preferences, I look forward to the finished product!

[@NiftySenpai]

BlueMaroon|Sarah Goran thanks so much for the feedback! I'll work on those kinks ;w;

[@amberkatanimations6585]

I love how you portrayed Bluestar losing her mind as red across her eyes clouding her perception of right and wrong and her judgement, and how it "washes off" in the water when she realizes her mistakes! I think it's one of the best ways of showing this.

[@Shenkkazoo]

this is so gorgeous, all the shots are so beautifully composed!

[@felixselepsky7495]

SHENKKAZOO >:0 SENPAIIII Love yer vids c:

[@marcelobacelar1722]

Shenkkazoo 665th *MORE ONE*

[@fusionall8094]

Can’t believe it’s been 5 years still stunning with emotion and artwork Yas💙🖤🤍

[@Hazard-gv1ii]

what scares me is that there was so much emotion in 2:46 it gave me chills

[@Hazard-gv1ii]

well damn it all gives me chills. This is amazing

[@paige-zy2rz]

Hazard 1414 can you tell me what's going on in this scene? 😂

[@dumbidot1073]

Becca. B ?

[@parxe6019]

Becca. B Kind of half spoiler alert? I guess if you haven't read the first arc. So y'know Swiftpaw and Brightpaw are all like "heck no why does Cloudtail get to become an warrior just because he doesn't believe in StarClan?" So they both decide to prove themselves by trying to drive away the dogs that were found in the territory. Unfortunately for them, they get absolutely hammed and Swiftpaw dies while Brightpaw suffers a huge injury on one of her eyes are results her in becoming permanently scarred. Fireheart tells Bluestar about this and [cue scene] Cloudtail is all sad and stuff and Cinderpelt is treating Brightpaw and Bluestar is all "heck no your name is Lostface now gj." and leaves. and that's it.

[@cheems6373]

deadass the video that introduced me to mother mother. Still stunning years later, great work!

[@pretzelprince]

wOAH this is amazing! even just with an animatic it certainly shows your talent and bluestar's arc

[@insanleyblue6591]

Honestly, BlueStars decent I to madness/distrust/loosing belief was actually heart breaking. She is such a good character and had such a hard life, loosing her sister, MossKit and then OakHeart. Along with other things in her past. I’m just glad Star-clan saw what was going on and still accepted her with open arms (legs).

[@mossy...]

Oh MY GOSH Honestly Nifty you've outdone yourself again! This is beautiful!! It really shows the sides of Bluestar that people overlook, and her method in her madness. The way you creatively use camera angles amazes me and the expressions on the characters are astounding! I loved the part when fireheart is standing in front of bluestar, facing Tigerclaw/star and it shows their shadows on the cliff side, I re-watched this several times to see everything because its all so deep! When fireheart tears Tigerclaw's ear and the blood covers bluestar's eyes, I really thought about that. It can be taken many ways, I saw it as bluestar "seeing red" and how she was against her own clanmates. all-in-all, this is how animatics should be and i love it good job man

[@skaz4383]

There’s method in my madness... there’s no logic in your sadness :) Anyway, I agree completely! Quite an amazing video.

[@mileszzz4493]

Mossypath actually the part with the shadows on the cliff the character is not tigerstar it's actually mistyfoot and stonefur if you read the description of the video it says all the stuff that's happening but every thing else that your talking about is right XD

[@patch-work]

i still love this more than anything even after 3 years and it not even being finished, way better than anything i can do and just wow TALENT

[@staticstardust7547]

I was on the verge of tears for the whole thing and then Bluestar just gets WHIPPED UP by Stone and Misty at like 3:46 and i started laughing hysterically im so dead

[@NiftySenpai]

Static Stardust ME TOO I DIDNT TWEEN IT RIGHT BUT IT WAS funny so I left it in... hopefully I remember to fix it lol

[@shinyrayquazaaah]

Static Stardust XD

[@hanalisehernandez6021]

I was just about to comment that but checked down here to see if someone had alreadyXD

[@hanalisehernandez6021]

+Nifty-Senpai Yeah, this is amazing but the way they pull her up its just so weird looking like she's there and then see isntXDXD

[@hanalisehernandez6021]

+Nifty-Senpai Maybe have her head be thrown back a little, and have bubbles flow past her? I don't know why I'm talking, I barely animate(':

[@starrmutt]

6 years, and still my favorite warriors animation💖

[@sylinisnothere7929]

3:46 *the way BlueStar is pulled out of the water KILLED ME*😂

[@kunogygty]

Sylin Is not here fuckin SNATCHED

[@GotPotatoes24]

*yoink*

[@maeve8870]

boogang

[@analiza4964]

YEET

[@Cinnaschticks]

*_B o in g_*

[@nycureamy]

I just want to point out, I absolutely love how you draw Tigerclaw in the beginning. He looks like the sweet big ol’ deputy bluestar pictured him as, she never expected him to try to kill her for power. And I love how you draw fireheart too, he was suspicious from what Ravenpaw told him about Tigerclaw, but Bluestar is totally blind to that. I really like that detail. Also I’m just a sucker for when people draw Tigerclaw/star looking like a good dude.

[@shiny_totodiiles5245]

can we all agree Nifty has the cutest voice

[@pyIorus]

That patreon logo that popped up in the corner, I thought it was a red cat eye with some shine on it

[@a.lorrained525]

Wow, I don't want to be too dramatic. But this is absolutely phenomenal... everything about it is so beautiful, the shots, the storytelling and the symbolism I just... whoa....

[@HiddenFaithy]

I come back here every so often to rewatch this a couple dozen times. It's so beautiful.

[@valianteclipse8961]

I love the symbolism of the red streak on Bluestar's face and how it symbolizes her trauma from being betrayed

[@Perilace]

I shit you not this has been my favorite animatic for 3 years and it brings me so much serotonin I love it so much

[@pepprs]

ok but @ the end when her war paint washed away n misty / stone rescued her i actually started sobbing why am i like this sndnndsnnddsfd

[@wormsquirms112]

it's been almost 4 years and this still makes me cry

[@PavlovaPancake]

3:45 One scoop of bluestar coming right up!

[@crisadence3707]

Pavlova Pancake This comment had me dying xD

[@renevaile7192]

+Pavlova Pancake Pretty sure it was the last scoop, too

[@TheLurkerX]

....Cannot unsee I thank thee

[@worthlesstrash5680]

Can I get two scoops?

[@Ahyoka_Spoken]

If you play it twice you can xD

[@plagueofmoths]

this made me cry and i never cry. you have some professional level story boarding skills here and the sheer emotion portrayed in this animatic is staggering and extremely inspiring. don't give up. i would support your patreon if i could but i'm broke unemployed.

[@theoneandonlysilver-wolf8912]

Bad day, Bluestar?

[@doggy4070]

1:15-1:25. I love this part. Always gives me chills how Fireheart just springs into action and kicks Tigerclaw’s butt! Also the way it was animated to the beat 👌🏻👍🏻

[@m.iett.e]

Everything you do is always a 100% quality, and even an animatic like this, still "sketchy", is perfectly emotional and original. You'll certainly be the first person I'll become Patreon for, your work is actually so inspiring and professional !

[@bloodfueled]

this animatic changed the world

[@fruityzoro]

i saw an animatic so beautiful i started crying????? also i see you pyrope

[@moonsilk3311]

2:25 that moment when you're rejected by the illegal children you sold on ebay

[@Topdoggie7]

This.

[@hawkfire24]

I adore this to no end holy shit! So beautifully boarded and I love the technicality of it(for lack of a better word). I like animatics don't get me wrong but the movements and boarding always seem flat but this is amazing, the range of composition and stylistic detail along with the chosen scenes give this such a pleasing look and feel! Pulls it apart from other ones I've seen. And the choice of scenes and how they were handle was nice new flavour for the fandom! I don't think I have seen many people focus on the points you did like the scene with Brightheart in the Med. Cat den and the scene with Bluestar at Moonstone. There is a level of professionalism in this that is truly inspiring and I can't wait to see it finished! Amazing work Nifty!!

[@teywn]

this made me cry. bluestar is such a tragic character, she didn't deserve what happened to her

[@skye1109]

I have no words.

[@masonwolf7546]

But you just said some. F A L S E S T A T E M E N T

[@worthlesstrash5680]

3:00 Me when my brother eats all the cookies

[@leonbrangeta6925]

Worthless Trash XDDDD

[@WubbaDubba198]

Mood

[@hatz5125]

Lol

[@nars_bars8774]

SAME. YO WHATS UP WITH THE BROTHERS THAT KEEP EATING OUR DANG FOOD

[@fazieco]

Well I’ll never get to feel this because I don’t have any siblings

[@lily.8129]

I may have cried

[@broompossum]

lily. I HAVE SOMETHING IN MY EYE

[@socksthesnazzyfox5316]

lily. MOM MY FACE IS BLEEDING WATER

[@quiselraev319]

I can’t stop watching this video for 3 years.

[@calicola]

This is absolutely breathtaking nifty!! I remember watching the original all the time when it came out and this just shows how much yo uhave improved since then!! I especially love all the emotion when bluestar is crying, and the moonstone(?) changing to an open space with the other cat. amazing job!

[@aris0up]

this is only an animatic and yet it's far and away one of the best warriors videos out there. perfectly represents bluestar's descent into madness, fear and regret and it's heartbreaking. the ending made me tear up

[@Penndemonium]

Amazing! This song is perfect for Bluestar! The cats expressions and everything was really great.

[@lilym7639]

The first animatic that's made me sob like a baby and I'm not even ashamed because this is perfect in so many ways and I want to crawl into a hole and cry myself to sleep

[@BlackieSootfur]

bjezus i almost cried at the end

[@jovianguyen]

Same. Same.

[@growing_paynes]

god i keep coming back to watch this, the whole thing gives me straight chills, man, its p e r f e c t. Seriously, a masterwork of mise-en-scene.

[@DenvaProbablyDraws]

Wholeheartedly agree

[@bobcat1727]

I love how your art style has evolved since I first saw your channel!

[@phunzels]

I love how you use the red around her eyes to represent her “insanity” and hard time during her leadership after Tigerclaw attacked her, and it then fading away as she loses her last life. It’s creative representation! I love it.

[@mintsheep3669]

This storyboard is amazing! When I come across a storyboard, I usually can't even finish the video without getting bored, but I can't stop watching this one. I can't wait for the finished product!

[@cheeseboogar]

Aaaaaa 3 years ago this introduced me to mother mother. Time goes by fast

[@BumbleTus]

Hooooly shit JESS!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!! Been looking forward to this for so long and AAAA! You're so good at staging and telling a story. The emotions came through so clearly and I can definitely tell how much work went into this. Love love love it! I wish I could say something more eloquent besides REALLY FRACKIN GOOD

[@anemptyuniverse3663]

Especially this part XD 3:45 Yes Ik someone else put it but still.

[@Imjustsleepy]

god i finally got to read bluestars story, cause this year is my first time ever getting to read warriors, and i came back to watch this because i just, jeez her story is so sad. This pmv captures it all so perfectly. im- cry a lot. it was so depressing reading how hard things had broken her spirit and how she could no longer trust in herself, her clan, or starclan itself. The way she was written and her slow deterioration was done so well both in the books and this pmv so ty for this :' )) i hate what became of her ugh its so just heartbreaking.

[@clawziin1824]

Ahh this is so lovely! I adore the idea of the 'warpaint' blinding Bluestar. Each scene is also just generally well planned out and fits well with the music! Great work ^-^

[@kody2187]

I honestly cried a little bit. Seeing your animatic of the touching story of bluestar was absolutely beautiful!

[@freefelle]

I would pay so much money to see this beautiful animation fully colored and/or shaded. Simply breathtaking work, and one of the best warrior animations on youtube.

[@starrycloud8311]

Good lord, I remember watching this two years ago and I wasn't prepared for how much emotions would spill out when I re-watched it today. Good job man.

[@twohoursintotuesday]

so this video is actually what inspired me to pick Little Pistols for my short film on my channel

[@multiiversal]

Moral of the story: Blood on your eyes preventing you from seeing the beauty in the world? Take a little dip in the gorge!!

[@rachelhacker4375]

I LOVE YOUR VOICE I LOVE YOUR ART I LOVE THIS FACKING SONG AND I LOVE BLUEBAB

[@helenae3174]

Before this thought escapes me, I really like to think that the red war paint shown across Bluestar’s face ultimately represents her gradual descent. It represents the fear and pain she’s experiencing, as well as the slow deterioration of her sanity. I think the paint symbolizes her feelings of being trapped, all of the hurt she has experienced in her life bubbling over and erupting out of its cage. Once she falls into the water and reflects upon the life flashing before her eyes, she realizes that with her sacrifice, despite all of her suffering and all that she has done, she can finally be free and at peace. Actually, I’m quite sure the paint symbolizes something much deeper than this, and I know I could explain my thought process much better than I am now. Maybe I’m just tired. But, like I said, I did just want to jot this down before I forgot about it. Perhaps my interpretation is similar to ya’ll’s? Anyway, this was an amazing MAP. I know Bluestar gets a lot of hate, but she will always be golden in my heart. Thank you so much for this work of art, Nifty. It’s very moving when you fully understand Bluestar’s plight.

[@elizabethtea3832]

YOUR VOICE IS SO CUTE AND YOU SEEM LIKE SUCH A SWEETIE AAAAAA

[@AkelaAnimation]

For the last 2 years I have been hesitant to click this video, I dont know why, but know I wish I would have watched it sooner!! Its is absolutely INCREDIBLE

[@lpie1887]

WTF THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST ANIMATIC IVE EVER SEEN GAWD DAMN!!!!

[@krahedude7565]

My interpretation is that when the blood was over bluestar's eyes she was blinded by betrayal and parinoia making her erratic and rash, when she was drowning in the river the blood was washed away symbolizing her thinking clearly and her being mentally put together again (and/or her resolve)

[@sugarpiez1922]

Nifty this is Truly amazing! you improved so much and i can't wait to see what else you have in store

[@taniaarguelles1558]

i still come to rewatch this map it is so so good. The way the blood splatter reflects her skewed new perspective ´+ paranoia has wedged itself into my brain, it is so creative and inspiring. thank you for making this!!!

[@danny2827]

I find it hilarious that you people are arguing so strongly about a fictional character's color after a person was clearly just making a joke about it. Seriously tho don't fight to the death, we all love Bluestar, let's just let her be a rainbow fictional color, okay?

[@pokepalgal1525]

Bluestar is my favorite character. She goes through trama abandonment betrayal depression and ptsd. She gave everything up for starclans plans.

[@fenrir7783]

This so good, like- even though I’d LOVE to see this colored, it has so much detail and so many beautiful pieces. The end, I will say, made me nearly cry. You hit that scene spot on!

[@banderson.a]

Came back years later to let you know this song is still on my playlist because of you. Thanks Nifty!

[@ravencallisdrawinghope9803]

This animatic was of the things that introduced me to warriors, I’m happy this exist :”)

[@chrenq2645]

this is amazing. compared to the other bluestar pmvs and maps which are all dedicated to her youth and time as a warrior, ( moonflower's death, snowfur's death, thistleclaw's ambitions and her relations with oakheart), it's wonderful to see a video finally addressing her madness after tigerclaw betrays her. thank you.