Art of the Day #556: Happy Valentine’s Day – 2022

We open with a series of sketches and line-art, showing our favorite fox and bunny in a romantic mood.

Bunny Noogie by maru Source [2]

Nuzzling Nick by maru Source [3]

Never Let U Go by maru Source [4]

Feel Better Now? by @PeanutK4 Source [5]

Valentine for Nick by maru Source [6]

Slow Noir by Ziegelzeig Source [7]

Now, lets add a little color.

The real fireworks come later.

Happy New Year Wildehopps by @Asigart Source [8]

And into the full-color WildeHopps artwork.

Ahhhh, young love…sort of.

Hug Attack by Humphrey2520 Source [9]

When you think about it, there were actually three distinct phases to Nick and Judy’s relationship in the movie.  In phase one, she was police officer and he was a civilian–a street hustler to be precise.  That first phase ended when Nick walked out on her in the wake of that disastrous press conference.

This picture is soooo true.  I once sat in on an artists’ session where the topic of discussion was how to draw Nick and Judy kissing without making it look awkward. Everyone agreed that it was a tough thing to pull off, given their incongruent facial features.

ZOO – WildeHopps by kitsune-kazeno Source [10]

Admit it Nick, you love it when she does that.

Flying Bunny-Tackle by @goma_lee Source [11]

I-I-I don’t think he’s going to be in any particular hurry to get those cuffs off, Jude.

Judy and Nick Cuffed by TheLivingShadow Source [12]

We see the way you’re looking at her, fox.

Easter Wildehopps by @ruhou_shio Source [13]

Everybody wants one.

WildeHopps Plushie by Tech2772 Source [14]

…And she’s not letting go of you, either.

Ties That Bind by @monmokamoko Source [15]

The second phase of Nick and Judy’s relation took place when our favorite bunny returned to Zootopia after quitting the force–hoping to somehow patch things up with Nick and fix the situation she’d created.  As we all know, she succeeded on both fronts.

Wildehopps Nuzzle by Amalika Source [16]

Heart 2 Heart by @_mokara Source [17]

And in the final phase of their relationship, Nick joined the ZPD and became Judy’s partner.

“Yes…yes, I do.”

I’ve Got Your Back by ちゃーこ Source [18]

What do you think, did he pull the old raise-your-arm-and-yawn-trick?

Coffee Break by Dolphiana Source [19]

Let’s hear it for the fox!

Yay! by @_mochicco_ Source [20]

And from there….well, who knows where their relationship may go from here?

Sharing a little quality time.

J and N by iztli Source [21]

Sharing a bench.

Sharing a Bench by maru Source [22]

Sharing a snuggle.

Cozy1 by RelaxableFur Source [23]

Nick and Judy, ready to go steppin’ out in style.

I Won’t Let You Go by @dogear218 Source [24]

“Just hold me.”

The Eyes Have It by maru Source [25]

“Hold me and never let me go.”

Nick and Judy Hug by Mistress-Kagura Source [26]

“♪ Coz when we kiss….FIIIIIIRE! ♫”

A Cozy WildeHopps Kiss by @TonakumaArt Source [27]

“Fancy meeting you here.”

Come Here Often? by @RaspberriesWH Source [28]

Even when Nick’s not around, he’s still in Judy’s heart.

Thinking of Nick by maru Source [29]

And now, let’s get into some Valentine’s artwork featuring some of the other members of the Zootopia gang

We begin with a couple of pics featuring Zootopia’s other fox-and-bunny couple

Untitled Jack and Skye by Humphrey2520 Source [30]

Oh, quit being such a grump, Jack.

Jaxka by @_mochicco_ Source [31]

And here’s a couple of cute pieces featuring Mr. and Mrs. Otterton.

Tearful Reunion by Neverjay Source [32]

Zootopia Sketch – 03 by GuephRen Source [33]

Honestly…you’d think there’d be a few more Finnick/Fenneko pics out there.  These two are such a natural pair.

Fenneko X Finnick WIP by Ardi127 Source [34]

Here’s a couple of pics featuring one of the fandom’s more popular romantic memes, Gideon Grey and Sharla

How it started:

Making Amends by @QalcoveArt Source [35]

How it’s going:

Sharleon Under The Stars by djanthony9000 Source [36]

It began with that Dancin’ with the Stars pic from the Zootopia+ teaser-poster.  And now artists all over the place are shipping Clawhauser and Chief Bogo.

C and B’s Donut Shop is now Open! by TheFuzzyHusky Source [37]

And on the subject of dancing, here’s Fabienne Growley, hitting the floor with her beau.  This one was also in our most recent Let’s Dance collection.

Dance! by Sunny_Way Source [38]

This relationship, of course, is where Judy came from.

Waterworks by 瓜 Source [39]

And finally…
Oh dear; looks like Judy has a rival for Nick’s affection…

But come on, doesn’t he look just super?

Distracted Fox by Kotyami Source [40]

Until next time…have yourselves a fantastic Valentine’s Day.