Background
In Japanese folklore, the white fox is the companion of the god Inari (稲荷神). This god is in charge of agriculture and harvest. Therefore his companion or messenger, the white fox, is a positive and welcome figure. The reason is that fox hunts the mice and rats which are bad for crops.
You would often see white fox masks in Japan, especially when there is a traditional festival celebration. If you would like to know more about Japanese fox culture, please read here–> 6 Things to Know About the Inari Fox in Japanese Folklore.
Digital sketch
The concept for this sketch is that a divine white fox simply rests at the bottom of a giant tree, inside the shrine territory. It could live here or it could just stop by. The red eyeliner and mark on forehead are to distinguish the fox from regular foxes.
Summary
It turned out that I spent more time on the fox white fur. Similar to painting a polar bear, you know the fur is white but you cannot only use white color for all of it. In the early layers the color was dull and muddy, it has no divine feeling at all. 😂
I hope you enjoy this little white fox~