For the upscaled HD version you'll have to get it here: http://noelthechristmascat.deviantart.com/art/Noel-Redesign-End-of-2015-and-Onward-575534172
since Weasyl's upload limit couldn't handle it.

Ok, back to basics of what I know for this one, and just in time for the month of the holiday, too.

This was my biggest project lately and this was also an interesting first for me: the first time I’ve done a reference sheet that was in-character, and delved into a little more then just their outward appearance. It’s not a profile or anything. Truth be told, if I haven’t written it already, not sure I ever will write one for Noel (he’s just too indivisible from me at this point). But if you wanted to know a few opinions from the cat himself, this is a good start.

My sona has been in dire need of an update for a while now, but I’ve been wondering whether a more substantial change was necessary for a good chunk of this year. The desire came and went, til I finally settled on something early October, I think. Ginger cat works way better for my personality then a Turkish Angora, which was what I had myself down as earlier. I focus my efforts and energy, while those are more like dogs then cats, and seem to never stop running around of playing! Gingers play by their own rules and their own likes. That’s me to a tee.

But as you can see, I haven’t gotten rid of the old completely. Ended up keeping the clothes on both versions. I was wondering if they’d clash or look pointless with this update, but I think they’re indifferent, fortunately. At present, I really haven’t found much else in the way of attire that I like besides these.

And yeah, the Christmas look will still be returning for… well, Christmas times! Just think of me a bit as an arctic fox – come the month of giving, I bloom out into a big fuzzy white. I’ve just decided to reconsider something from my very early days online, and settle on another all-year round look for yours truly.

I’m happy enough with it to keep it, but what about you guys? Like the new me, or isn’t it Christmassy enough anymore? I assure you there’s still plenty of the holiday spirit tucked away inside here, even if the coat of paint doesn’t always show it!