Tessa's Characters

Reference by TheCalicoTabby on CS!

Name: Tessa

Nickname: Tess

Meaning of name: "Late Summer", diminutive of Teresa

Origin of Name: Greek

Age: 13 Human Years

Gender: Female

Species: American Shorthair - Calico

Personality: Tessa, as my fursona, has a personality quite similar to mine. Around strangers, she is shy, quiet, and doesn't say much, but around friends and family, she is very outgoing, funny and kind. She has low self-confidence, and is always beating up on herself. She never takes credit for her achievements, and she hates being the center of attention. She is a respectful and loyal friend, and she is always there if anyone needs her. She is also, at times, incredibly lazy, and is also an extreme procrastinator. She often offers to help others with their problems, but isn't exactly the best problem solver.

How she came to be: Tessa came around because I was looking for a new fursona after I decided Lyra didn't really fit me anymore. Her personality was too different from mine, and I wasn't connecting as much with her anymore. So, I made Tessa. I love cats, particularly calicoes, and I really wanted to make a special calico character. As Tessa came along, I realized she could be a really good fursona for me, and thus, she became my fursona. She is relatively simple, but that is because I am relatively simple, too, and, plus, I tend to be drawn to simpler characters rather than incredibly complex ones.

Tips for drawing her: Her calico markings aren't set. You can go ahead and put them wherever, I don't really care. Also, please try and remember her accessories, as a lot of people tend to forget that. In case you can't see, her eyes are purple.

Thank you <3