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In the Embrace of Dawn by *balaa:iconbalaa:

Categories Digital Art > Paintings & Airbrushing > Animals

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A private commission thats been a bit overdue! This year has been so full of ups and downs, I've just not been an overall reliable commissioner to deal with. HOPEFULLY that will change or I'm afraid I will have to stop taking commissions. For all those that have been waiting on me in one fashion or another, I'm sorry folks, I am trying to sort out things and get back into my normal groove.

A pair of lovers bask in the secluded warmth of an early morning sun. This piece took quite some time, and was, more than anything, a learning process. Mostly I learned 1. refine your sketch before you jump into painting it, or pay the consequences later. Go me for being a slow learner. 2. More is less, ugh I always end up learning the easier ways to do things after I end up making a ton of mistakes. Eh oh well. I had fun painting these 2 guys, and yes one of them is a grey tiger with red eyes, not a shadow saturated white tiger XD!

As always, there are things I wish I had done differently, things that drive me NUTS in the final piece and etc. But one must learn when to stop working on a piece for fear of losing their sanity or ruining the piece with frustration.

Technical Details:

Time taken: ?
Size: 20x30 inches at 300 dpi
Prints: yes, jumbo prints available in limited numbers, 8x10 prints 10$ US plus 3$ shipping & handling within the continental US (pm me if interested)
Watermark: eh unfortunately yes, printed version will be watermark free.

Critique discouraged for this piece since I a don't intend to go back and work on it again. Helpful critique to keep in mind for future pieces is ALWAYS welcome :).

Comments


:iconcoralyoshi:
Mood: Love *coralyoshi Nov 5, 2006, 10:30:03 AM
Wow, that's gorgeous. They look so content and beautiful and fluffy, while that background is so serene and soft. Wish I could afford a print, this one would definitely be worth it! :) Great job :heart:

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~Navina Nov 5, 2006, 10:32:10 AM
Critique? There is nothing to critique. It's *perfect* *drools*

I really wish I could draw like that >.<

And yeah, I know how you feel about the final piece driving you nuts. I went back and re-did my most recent deviation about 20 times until I finally gave up and said "screw it". It's irritating because I still find stuff. 8| But anyways, GREAT work. I see nothing wrong with it!
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~Zazma Nov 5, 2006, 10:32:22 AM
OMG that is so beautiful !! I adore the colors and background :) You did a great job, keep up the great work !! :D
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~Stereozombiez Nov 5, 2006, 10:32:43 AM
Aw, that's very beautiful. So calming and summer-y. =)

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~Wolf-tears Nov 5, 2006, 10:32:45 AM
That's so amazing! I love the fur detail and the darker one's expression especially! *faves*
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=DNK-Anais Nov 5, 2006, 10:32:46 AM
Your art makes me happy. *_*

This is amazing beyond everything! :+favlove:

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~Crazdude Nov 5, 2006, 10:32:55 AM
I adore your tiger anatomy! Wow, I'm drawing a tiger piece now (it's caratoony) and looking at your art is both intimidating and inspirational! :heart: Stunning fur! Stunning background! Lovely work! I wish I could commission you, but I'm such a poor college student, I've eaten popcorn for the past few dinners xD

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~Jasmine707 Nov 5, 2006, 10:34:34 AM
oh my lorddd... -awe'd- :awe:

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~Cerzz Nov 5, 2006, 10:35:21 AM
That is simply beautiful :) I just dont know what else to say - its perfect!

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~Sleekfur Nov 5, 2006, 10:35:35 AM
Stunning back lighting! Love it! And, as always, the fur is so realistic... amazing.

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