Art of the Day #419: Orange is the New Black

We open with some solo images of Nick Wilde in prison garb. 
Note that in nearly all of these pics he’s wearing a ‘Tame Collar’ .  This is a hark back to an incident in the original, ‘Zistopia version of the film; in that first script, Nick was framed and sent to jail.

Collar calling by MonoFlax Source [2]

Nick Escaped From Prison by Slimefur Source [3]

This one appeared in an earlier collection, but there’s something we’ve noticed since then — an Easter Egg.  Think you can find it?

Conceptual Mood Piece by sprinkah Source [4]

Zootopia Innocence by Asestrada157 Source [5]

Now let’s bring Judy into it.  (In the ‘Shock Collar’ version of Zootopia, she was the officer in charge of Nick’s case.)

Zistopia AU Sketch 1 by monoflaxart Source [6]

When versions collide

There, but by the Grace of God, Go We by mastermead Source [7]

As illustrated by this concept art, in the original script of Zootopia, Nick managed to escape from custody–but  with Judy in hot pursuit.
(And as we’ve mentioned before, it was him, rather than Duke Weaselton, whom she chased through Little Rodentia.)

LR Nick Escape 01 by Matthias Lechner Source [8]

Zooprototopia – The Movie by JackOrJohn Source [9]

Nick Getting Chase by Bizymouse Source [10]

While it might be bit surprising to see Nick in a prison jumpsuit, in the case of Dr. Honeybadger, it’s not so odd,  The last time we saw her in the film, she was cuffed and being frog-marched off-screen.

Honeybadge in Jail by flowerstomars Source [11]

And needless to say, even it’s less startling to see Dawn Bellwether done up in Big House Orange..because we actually saw that In the film.
(During the final ‘concert’ scene, we  caught a glimpse of her in a prison jumpsuit,) 

Zootopia 2nd Year Anniversary by WastedTimeEE Source [12]

In The Jail by nik159 Source [13]

Bellwether Isn’t Really Cut Out for Prison by @FanpageZootopia Source [14]

But Judy Hopps in a prison jumpsuit; that’s not something you expect to see every day, Chauncey.

Well, you know what they say folks; Misery loves company.

[Commission for Land24] by Rott-ing-Root Source [15]

Here’s two pics of Judy and Lola Bunny modeling prison wear.  This is actually a much more popular theme than you might think.   In our Jailhouse Rock collection of last year, we featured two more Judy X Lola X Jumpsuit pics.

It’s A Bit Ironic by Leo-san Source [16]

Bad Bunnies by lokpik Source [17]

And now let’s get into the Nick and Judy orange jumpsuit pics.

We begin with some mages of our favorite fox and bunny them standing lineup.

Zootopia Commission by impendingsenseofdoom Source [18]

Bunny Deathstare by Jonas-Puppeh, Source [19]

Commission – orange jumpsuits by Francesca-ictbs Source [20]

Here’s a couple them waiting in a holding cell.

Nick and Judy by Demico-Art Source [21]

Commissionn – Nick Messes Up by Pan-Kiki Source [22]

“This is another fine mess….”

Commission for Land24 by EeviArt Source [23]

Many of the Nick/Judy jumpsuit pics show them wearing pawcuffs.

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde J by zdrer456 Source [24]

…or other restraints….

Com – Prisoners by CPLicebug02 Source [25]

…or cuffed together…

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde by TommySamash Source [26]

Nick and Judy 3 by Rin_Tyan Source [27]

The big time by Marias182 Source [28]

…or even shackled together…

Commission–Land24 by Credens-Vita Source [29]

…or all of the above.

Hardtimes2 by Pixiefyre, Source [30]

But there’s one thing these images all have in common.  Judy always looks like she wants to bite Nick’s face off–while he’s always sporting a sly, foxy smile.

Judy n’ Nick Com – All Your Fault by BroDogz Source [31]

Okay, okay-y-y …ALMOST always.  Every rule has an exception,

All Chained Up – Commission by Ruffu Source [32]

..or two.

MC: land24 by Cheroy Source [33]

And finally, can anyone guess the reference here?  (Hint, it has to do with Nick’s VO artist.)

Please, Hopps by @WildeNickFox Source [34]

Until next time….we leave you with this musical thought.