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Description Ok forgive the humm, dull title. Usually when I finish a piece, the name just jumps out at me within a matter of seconds and always seems to click.

Anyway I know there are a few mistakes in this picture but I doscourage critique for two reasons. 1 already know where the mistakes are and the reason im uploading is because otherwise they will drive me insane to the point of doing something about it and I just want to consider it finished and two it was a result of a two hour free draw that I didnt expect to go ANYWHERE, so the fact that it came even this far stunned even me(especially in the short amount of time)

Alrighty now for the formal description. After my last project involving a panther I had dozens of pictures of black panthers sitting on my comp that I studied to get the anatomy and fur of the panther for the commission right. So I was rather bored and looking at them again and something random struck me. I was suddenly amazed by just how light can play off of a black panther's coat and based on the surrounding light make them appear less than black. A few photos I had really showed off the spots of a black panther when lighting hits them and what for whatever reason I found even more amazing was the almost greenish hue their coats and still carry a silverish sheen on top of that hue! The spots show through very well too! So I decided to experiment for myself with the idea. I rather like how it turned out too!

Edit: Yes I did use a reference for the initial concept, specifically for the intense expression .

Prints: Yes, 8x10 10$US, plus shipping. Print will not be watermarked.

Sorry folks, I never wanted to watermark my work, but my hand was twisted. This is my income and when people steal my work, they steal food from my mouth.
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Comments: 191

Nepal-Twilight [2012-03-31 04:17:42 +0000 UTC]

really love the eyes

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Wolfyone [2011-03-10 15:20:40 +0000 UTC]

Amazing powerful work.

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KittyTheSnowLeopard [2010-12-15 04:17:16 +0000 UTC]

Is this traditional??

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Shevy-Art [2010-08-24 23:47:01 +0000 UTC]

ΠΎ Π±ΠΎΠ³ΠΈ.. ΡˆΠΈΠΊΠ°Ρ€Π½ΠΎ О_ΠΎ Π²ΠΎΡ‚ это Ρ…Π°Ρ€Π°ΠΊΡ‚Π΅Ρ€! я влюбилась....

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SilverSoul1496 [2010-08-16 18:05:07 +0000 UTC]

It's funny how you say there are mistakes but I've tried so hard to find one and I just can't! You are truly gifted in a way most others could never be. I admire all your work <3

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Shizuku-Uzu [2009-12-26 15:55:56 +0000 UTC]

loooove the composition! very cool! its got lots of feeling in it! good job!

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BetweenAsleepAndWake [2009-11-18 15:42:32 +0000 UTC]

Hello Balaa, your beautiful panther is featured right here: [link]

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lory369 [2009-11-07 11:50:40 +0000 UTC]

I do not know what to say only: WOW

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BetweenAsleepAndWake [2009-10-14 06:57:12 +0000 UTC]

I really love this one! (Well, this is not a very constructive comment, but what else is there to say really?)

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Kaana-Chan [2009-03-17 22:16:10 +0000 UTC]

This is positively amazing.


If I had money, I would buy it.

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miss-chaotique [2009-03-07 00:17:27 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Very awesome! Beautiful details! I like the spots and all the studying you did on it is awesome! Very nice piece!

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Gaaruto94 [2009-02-08 17:27:50 +0000 UTC]

Panthers =


I love all types of cats! Especially the big ones My favorite? Hmmm, not quite sure, but I think it'd be the snow leopard...
such an awesome creature!
And by the way, congratulations! This is truly a gorgeous piece of art, really intense emotions and all...

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Schazmen [2009-02-05 10:44:53 +0000 UTC]

This is so AWESOME! I canΒ΄t think of anything else to say.

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FelidaesEmpire [2009-01-11 13:05:35 +0000 UTC]

WOWWOWWOW this is sooo amzing!!! I LOVE it!!!

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yaramorgada [2008-12-22 12:02:40 +0000 UTC]

OMG OMG OMG soooooooo perfect *_*

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MaRina731 [2008-11-13 18:59:45 +0000 UTC]

Wow - the eye is amazing
Wonderful - a lot of mighty power comes with this work!

'd

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sexytortuga [2008-09-28 06:36:40 +0000 UTC]

the eye is beautiful.

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ninetails11602 [2008-04-28 21:24:45 +0000 UTC]

this.is.AWESOME!!

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kika1983 [2008-03-06 08:53:35 +0000 UTC]

looks like i'm gonna fav the big part of your gallery! so watching you for sure!

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AlexTenshi [2007-09-30 01:18:41 +0000 UTC]

this one is probably my favorite x_x takes my breath away!

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MissEgypt [2007-09-29 04:47:15 +0000 UTC]

I just fell in love.

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Skyechild [2007-09-06 23:37:57 +0000 UTC]

If I had Money...I would buy this print...
(Claps a dozen times...pauses to see crowed staring...I slowly smile and blush back as I take my seat...)

Nice art!

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glatisaunt [2007-07-31 15:17:56 +0000 UTC]

very nice drawn...

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Fates-Broken-Wings [2007-07-31 10:50:53 +0000 UTC]

I think the title suits this picture perfectly. The eye is gorgeous. The whole idea of this picture is just so great.

-Cheona

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lyfeisgood [2007-07-17 00:33:01 +0000 UTC]

Creepy awesome. I love it!

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09393 [2007-07-02 16:38:03 +0000 UTC]

OKAY YOU SAY THERE ARE MISTAKES WELL TO MY UNEDUCATED EYE IT IS BEAUTIFUL AND THE TITLE IS PERFECT AGAIN I SAY THANK YOU.

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WikkedIlluzionz [2007-06-21 06:07:44 +0000 UTC]

WOW!!!! his eye kept my attention for quite a few minutes ~ could've swore he blinked! beautiful work on this kitty

AMAZING gallery you have!

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AGhostsShadow [2007-05-04 18:12:22 +0000 UTC]

wow

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Lycaniclordess [2007-04-05 15:32:01 +0000 UTC]

HOLY SHNITZELBURGER!

It... it... it looks... real...

I am SO favoriting this!

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Raifie [2007-03-27 20:38:39 +0000 UTC]

this is awesome balaa.
i really like its eye.

laterz

P.S. Sorry it took me so long to comment

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Cheshire94 [2007-03-09 09:35:01 +0000 UTC]

all your pictures are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooo (forever) good!!!!!!!!!!!!

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JoshuaDunlop [2007-03-06 18:36:47 +0000 UTC]

Dark but cool, theres a real aura about this one...

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Black--Moth [2007-01-05 06:24:34 +0000 UTC]

Isn't it only black jaguars that have spots? Anyway I really like the color scheme and general feel of this pic.

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balaa In reply to Black--Moth [2007-01-05 06:35:11 +0000 UTC]

no actually all black felines, be it leopards or jaguars are actually spotted, though many photos fail to illuminate that ..and from what I've seen they aren't true black..more like a deeeeeeeep brown with the usual rosette spots.

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blackcattlc [2006-12-12 02:45:22 +0000 UTC]

*WIde eyed as jaw hits floor* That is truely amazing. I love panthers and leopards sooo this is just so beautiful.

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wolfnighteyes [2006-12-03 21:20:41 +0000 UTC]

*hides* this is a really scary picture!! but also really beautiful it took my breath away! *favs it*

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monicachaloupka [2006-11-18 00:59:45 +0000 UTC]

its kinda scary but i love it

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weapon--of-choice [2006-11-07 05:50:24 +0000 UTC]

That's very, very cool.

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vaia [2006-11-07 04:14:43 +0000 UTC]

Breathtaking.
His eyes see right through you!
Just wonderful!

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Ancient-Hoofbeats [2006-11-06 21:03:48 +0000 UTC]

LUV IT and THE TITLE!!!

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longwing [2006-11-06 20:01:48 +0000 UTC]

Incredible. Love the subtle frame, powerful but calm expression and the fur is brilliant. Utter skill! I know I'd buy this if I had a credit card.

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DawnFrost [2006-08-08 02:49:33 +0000 UTC]

Its mysterous, dark, .... i like it no, i love it this is a favs for sure can't wait to see more

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Namerak [2006-07-30 22:31:41 +0000 UTC]

woa.... that is cool, and kind of creepy.

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ControSoG [2006-07-25 17:35:58 +0000 UTC]

its AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! course as all ur artwork is.......that probably what ill say in ur galery cuz....im speechless i dont know what to say.....really u got a incredible galllery

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1ex [2006-07-04 00:46:48 +0000 UTC]

it has those eyes that stare right through you, how you did it...I don't know; but I do know that this peice is amazing

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sinnaminsun [2006-04-21 16:32:48 +0000 UTC]

I love this! I've always been drawn to black panthers, and in the sunlight your can sometimes see their spots...some people aren't aware that a black panther does in fact have spots. I found your artistry amazing, and you were able to bring out such depth in the dark pallet. Awesome!!!

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leaf-lover [2006-04-08 15:39:04 +0000 UTC]

I think that is simply divine, a gorgeous picture.

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Jennycah [2006-03-15 20:19:51 +0000 UTC]

That is awesome I love the detail in this picture. I love how you colored and shaded the fur and the eyes just draw you more into the picture. Beautiful art work they are such beautiful animals!!!

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LavellosLegend [2006-03-15 00:06:28 +0000 UTC]

That is awesome!

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Broken-Paper-Doll [2006-01-18 20:22:07 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing....and i have seen a lot of panthers

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