Special Art of the Day #275: Mrs. Wilde

Mrs Wilde by einshelm Source [1]

Nick Wilde’s mother: we never saw her face in the movie, only a red skirt and a purple sweater, and yet, she’s been the subject of a tremendous amount of speculation (and fanart).

Is she still alive? What is her relationship with Nick, if so? How does she feel now that he’s gone straight to become a police officer? We may never know the answer to some of these questions (or at least not until Zootopia 2 hits the screen), but in a March 29, 2016, tweet, Zootopia co-director Rich Moore offered this glimpse into her character:

“Mrs. Wilde still lives in Zootopia, in the same apartment where she raised Nick. 🏢🐺 She’s waiting for a grandkit.”

Well, while she’s waiting, we present a collection of Zootopia fanart dedicated to Nick Wilde’s mother. Enjoy, and don’t forget to show the original artists some love by clicking on the source links.

Get your art after the break!

Aren’t moms great? by charliebarkinq Source [2]

A cellphone pic of Nick in his Junior Ranger Scout uniform.  Not the gray-furred thumb in the foreground; that’s Judy.

Evergreen – Bittersweet Memory by kichich Source [3]

Nick leads the way

Zootopia Childhood by nik159 Source [4]

Well, that pic on the cellphone had to come from somewhere!

Young Nick Wild by eightsun Source [5]

 

And now some images of Nick as a kit with his mother visible in the frame.

 

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Incoming tickle in 4…3…2…1…

Nick ‘s Childhood by troodont by trudont Source [6]

Remember when Nick told Judy about how “my mother scraped together enough money to by me a brand new uniform?”

Here she is waiting to present it to him.

A Surprise for Nick by replytoanons Source [7]

“Wake up, Sleepyhead, we’ve got a busy day ahead of us.”

Rise and Shine by replytoanons Source [8]

Family portrait of Nick with his mother and father.

Zootopia Nicks mom and dad by Castillo Family Art Source [9]

“Awww, Mom, not in front of the guys!”

tumblr_o4u9pk3FjM1tx6fsno1_540 by drawnbythestream Source [10]

Of course, when Nick was younger, it was a lot easier

Mother’s Day by n09142 by Weketa Source [11]

While these days Nick prefers blueberries, when he was kit, he was more partial to raspberries.

Blowing Raspberries by RainbowDrool Source [12]

Alternate universe pic of Nick’s mother with him and Judy as kids.

Ranger Scout and Bunny Cop by replytoanons Source [13]

We all know that after the incident with the Ranger Scouts, Nick’s mother was there for him.

Hush by softlight289 Source [14]

And what goes around, comes around; here we present a series of Nick as an adult with his mother

Proud Mom by Kingdom Blade Source [15]

There have been several pieces of Nick/Mom fanart with this theme. (See below)

Nick Mom01 by yuzutamago Source [16]

Is anyone else getting the feeling that Judy had something to do with this reunion?

I’m so proud of you02 by yuzutamago Source [17]

The three of them posing for the camera

Nick_Judy_Mom01 by はるすけ Source [18]

And again

Nick_Judy_Mom02 by はるすけ Source [19]

A somewhat more elderly version of Mrs. Wilde.

First Visit II by nik159 Source [20]

And a more zaftig version

You Don’t Have to Be Alone by insx7 Source [21]

Note Judy in the background with the cellphone camera, a nice touch

Welcome home, son by AndrejSKalin Source [22]

The next thing she say is, “So when am I going to see some grandchildren?”

“Mommmm, can’t you ever give it a rest?”

Happy Mother’s Day by MartiSilent by Martisilent Source [23]

A mother’s pride.

Mother’s Day Epilogue by akiric Source [24]

 

Until next time, folks…