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thecatsgrin
Joined: 18 Apr 2009
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Location: Gippsland
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 Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:23 pm Post subject: lion. |
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Finished the lion that dragged on forever!!
I began this one in class with Leigh a while ago and finally got it done.... I wasnt allowed to go in gung ho and rush through it like I do with most things.....
Pastel on colorfix.
It was fun to do. and I might even tackle another one!  |
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pugwash
Joined: 04 Jul 2007
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Location: Perth
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| Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:00 pm Post subject: Re - lion. |
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| I just love big cats. This one looks a bit strange with his tongue out. I think he would look a lot better showing his teeth, but I guess that's how he looks on the reference photo? |
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wildatart
Joined: 09 Sep 2006
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Location: Gippsland
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| Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:16 pm Post subject: Re - lion. |
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| Hi Clive, the tongue was that way in the photo. This guy in Tonji, one of the males at Werribee Zoo just after he had a meal. I was standing about a foot away from him as he devoured a small animal carcass. I'm telling you when these guys roar you WILL jump. |
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thecatsgrin
Joined: 18 Apr 2009
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Location: Gippsland
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| Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:22 pm Post subject: Re - lion. |
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Leigh wouldnt let me 'artistically' remove the tounge...I complained about it sufficiently though!!
The lion had just finished eating.... It is exactly as in the reference photo.
Leigh where are you?? Defend yourself here!! 
I have a habit of taking a reference photo or scene, and breaking it down into something 'pretty' and acceptable, painting only what I want to see.
With some of the classes I have taken to improve my pastel skills , Leigh has made me get out of my comfort zone, and explore things I would normally never NEVER paint... like a bowl of fruit, some artificial roses in a vase on a table ( yes Leigh... I still hate them ) and a lion with its tounge out....
Next time.... I will have teeth.... BIG ones!! |
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wildatart
Joined: 09 Sep 2006
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Location: Gippsland
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:37 am Post subject: Re - lion. |
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| Hey Wendy, don't blame me! You're the one who had him looking like a mutated teddy bear early on if I remember correctly?! |
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thecatsgrin
Joined: 18 Apr 2009
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Location: Gippsland
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:59 am Post subject: Re - lion. |
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| Hey! I like my lions cuddly! |
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altheau
Joined: 30 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:58 pm Post subject: Re - lion. |
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lol, looks great
I have to admit that if faced with a lion in RL with no fences between my and him, I would like Wendy's version rather then the ones with teeth ;p |
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thecatsgrin
Joined: 18 Apr 2009
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Location: Gippsland
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| Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:46 pm Post subject: Re - lion. |
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| Thanks Kristy!! |
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Wenz
Joined: 29 May 2008
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Location: Queensland
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| Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:13 pm Post subject: Re - lion. |
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| He looks great. You've done an excellent job. |
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marri
Joined: 28 Aug 2009
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Location: Western Australia
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| Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:09 am Post subject: Re - lion. |
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| "I might even tackle another one!" - I am not sure tackling lions is wise unless training for the circus. |
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