_{Once again, my Holos end up looking more adorable than ready to fight 🥹}

Hey HoloZing healers! 🔥 Today I bring you a creature made of fire that usually strikes fear... but this time, its warmth is meant to melt hearts. Meet the now-iconic Fire Wolf — that flaming canine who, in my version, has become a mischievous and adorable little pup.

In my mind, it looked even cuter (and shinier!), but I don’t think I managed to make it as sweet as I imagined. Still, I’m happy with how I conveyed the concept: with just one bark, he sends a little heart floating into the air. 💖 Who could be afraid of that?

🔥 A WOLF WITH A HEART OF FIRE

My goal was crystal clear: take a fierce creature and give it a kawaii twist — without losing that magical, fiery energy that defines it. The result is a small wolf that doesn’t attack... it snuggles with flames!

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⏰ CREATIVE PROCESS

✏️ Phase 1: Sketch & Lineart

I started with a simpler-than-usual design, using soft shapes to ensure the character felt cuddly. I focused on puppy proportions (bigger head, small body), large ears, and expressive eyes to really bring out the cuteness.

🎨 Phase 2: Base Colors

For the base colors, of course I used the Pen Tool to separate areas into different layers — you all know I love Photoshop’s pixel lock and clipping masks. Those two are my saving grace when it comes to painting.

🌗 Phase 3: A Simple Background

This time I placed Fire Wolf in a simpler environment. I usually draw Holos deep in the jungle, but now he’s in the middle of a road — it was the easiest background and didn’t matter much for this piece anyway.

🌟 Phase 4: Pretty Eyes & a Warm Little Heart!

The eyes were the final challenge. I used Linear Dodge blend mode with the brush to give them a magical glow. I wanted them to be super saturated and full of subtle contrasts — like those ultra-detailed anime eyes. I feel I didn’t quite hit the mark, but I’ll keep practicing. I’ve got plenty of cute Holos left to paint!

The extra detail? The floating heart from his bark — a little spark of tenderness that gives this creature all the personality I hoped for.

✨ And that’s it… another creature added to my growing collection of HoloZing fanart!

What do you think of this baby Fire Wolf version? Would you like to see its evolution in a more epic scene? 🤔
Let me know in the comments! 👇

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