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Painted Passionby `balaa

Anthro / Digital Media / Painting & Airbrushing

African Painted Dogs/Wild dogs

As promised, finally trying to finish up some pieces sitting around on my computer. Since January, I have felt rather slow artistically and for at least a month could not even start a piece. This one actually was a flook; the sketch aquired while trying to widdle away some time in the late night in open canvas. It was by no means a perfected sketch (a weakness I need to push myself to work at!) but before I( even finished the sketch I saw the colors/mood I wanted for the piece. I think in part those colors were chosen by my heart's longing for summer evenings. The sun has been scarce in these parts of late, no surprise seeing as we live in the great northwest. Nothing against winter or rain folks, but I think I will always feel like a texan deep on the inside..and as such I missss the sunnnn, warm sunsets and its warmth against my skin.

So, having no real intention of it turning out, I decided to unleash my angst upon this piece and though, even in the end, it is still not lacking flaws..it is a piece I find contentment and peace of mind in.

Some details: I wanted very much for the female to look as the 'guardian', even though the male is embracing her. I wanted her to look as if she was watching the lands for threats and in doing so protecting him while he enjoys the undulating peace of the dwindling day.. Also this is the first time I have painted wild dogs and erm anthros..sooo forgive anatomical flaws and what have you. If they look thin, thats intentional as the painted dog does have thinnnnn limbs.

Size: 5000x4500 pixels at 200 dpi
time taken: ?
Tools: open canvas for sketch, ps for finished product, wacom graphire 3 4x6"
Prints: yes 8x10's via deviant, limited edition large format prints in the future.
watermarked: yes as it is a personal piece and I dooo nooot want to find it stolen. But hopefully the watermark is not over powering.

**please respect the piece and the time and effort placed into it and take the time to full view. Thank you!**

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~harpyeagle45 Oct 5, 2012

very nice! It looks real.

~Ritzic May 19, 2012 Student Artist

Beautiful.

~Anonymous-Ape Apr 30, 2011

we would be honored to feature you work in our new group for african wild dogs if you would allow us!

!SilentHail15 Dec 16, 2010 Hobbyist Writer

This is so beautiful! I could almost reach out and touch them! I couldn't stop saying "Aww" either!

~Larth Feb 12, 2010

Hey there

Just wanted to thank you for your contributions! Some amazing anthro art here...really.

~Caligari-87 Nov 20, 2009 Hobbyist Photographer

I've actually been trying to find this picture for a long time

I saw this early on when I first came across deviantART several years ago, and have been looking for it ever since.

Beautiful work, truthfully. The emotion is really evident, and your style is gorgeous. I hope you don't mind the fav

There's not a whole lot of anthro art that I find tasteful and well-done like this (most of it is pin-ups and such).

I think you've inspired me to work on my painting skills once I get a tablet, too!

Thanks again for such a beautiful piece.

~Larth Apr 30, 2010

Hehe, this pic has been my desktop background for some time now.

~Lemonade4Jessa Nov 17, 2009

This just arrived and I could not be more happy <3 it's gorgeous.

~SilverWolfDimitrix Oct 14, 2009 Hobbyist General Artist

Wow this is beautiful! The colors are so good together and so pleasing to look at! I love their expressions and the detail! Awesome job!

~shepherdmanUD Sep 12, 2009

I might have come to the party a bit late, but I recently ran across this piece and was absolutely taken in by it. The colors and the level of detail are extraordinary. My compliments. keep up the good work.

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