Art of Transformation

Not literally, obviously. I do not believe in physical shifting of the human body into an animal or anything other non-human object. That involves breaking down human DNA, bone and muscle structure, etc. which I do not believe is physically possible. Other people may kindly disagree and that is their choice. What I am speaking of is artwork of humans transforming into animals. When a transformation sequence or image is done well, I marvel at it. There is nothing more powerful to me than seeing a human lose control and become an animal.

If I could have one supernatural ability, transformation would definitely be it. There is a certain majesty and beauty in a well crafted transformation sequence. A morphing sequence is not enough. There is no passion in it. The human body just seems to melt into an animal form. That does nothing for me. When I was younger a morphing sequence and a transformation sequence were one in the same. Now, I make a clear distinction between the two.

Seeing a human being unable to hold back the powerful, wild animal side to themselves. Seeing them struggle to maintain their humanity when they know that it is impossible. Watching them slowly and painfully succumb to their animal form. Watching their body twist and their muscles and bones break and reform effortlessly as their animal side begins to take hold. It's amazing. The best example I can think of is in Van Helsing. The sequence was so quick, but it was done so magically. And when he was done transforming, that roar he releases and the powerful look of his lupine body and face...it was the perfect mix.

The closest I can come to a transformation are my mental shifts. I do identify as a therian (domestic dog therian to be exact though I'm still fairly new to the community). Very rarely have I had any intense shifts. I'm always fully aware of what I am feeling and what I am doing, but sometimes the urge to act in a canine manner is too strong. I have had times where I could not help but to howl or bark. And I would do so semi-mindlessly. But never have I experience what it would feel like to lose full control of my humanity and completely act as a dog. To truly let my humanity slip away if only for a few moments and let my canine side take hold of me. For me, that would be the ultimate shift and the closest thing possible to an animal transformation.