Furry Artists

Further Confusion is among the largest international conventions celebrating anthropomorphism in all of its guises. With the attendance of over 3,000 and developing, it is one of the premiere events of its kind. Further Confusion includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels and overall social activities.

A Furry creature is anthropomorphic, where human and animal characteristics are both present. It can be physical, mental or both. They can be funny or serious. Usage of the term furry is limited almost exclusively to members of Furry Fandom or other cultural groups aware of furry fandom. The term Furry is also sometimes utilized to refer to lovers of their arts arts. Such arts range widely and include animators, illustrators, filmmakers, costume designers and performers, actors, voice talent, literary authors and songwriters.

Within the approved use of"furry", Roger Rabbit, Bugs Bunny, and Mickey Mouse are"funny creatures:" they're anthropomorphic, largely act like people, and can be considered the animation equivalent of character actors. On the flip side, Usagi Yojimbo, Omaha the Cat Dancer, along with the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are furries Furry (even though turtles don't have fur). They're usually more"realistic" in look than the funny animals and act more like crosses between people and animals. They are sapient and just as much"individuals" as any fictional character, but they are not presented as animals for laughs.

By way of instance, the rabbit characters in Richard Adams' novel Watership Down are sentient and speak to each other, but their behavior and psychology is very closely derived from that detected in real life rabbits. Other furries aren't so closely tied to their own animal sides, but there's always some degree of critical consideration given to it.