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Published: 2005-04-17 23:42:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 46881; Favourites: 2426; Downloads: 5374
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The title just came to mind and for some reason just seemed right for this picture.This is my first time attempting to render snow leopards so I can almost guarantee there are small flaws here and there. Mostly this picture was colored as a spur of the moment type thing. I wanted to try my hand at snow leopards as Ive never really drawn them, muchless tried to color them! It turns out their fur is trickier to render than I thought! It took me a few failures to finally get a decent grasp of how to render the fur. All in all this experiment turned out rather nicely. The background actually came together easiest of all. I probably spent in the neighborhood of an hour on the bg itself but far more on the leopards themselves. The male(above) is supposed to be sort of squinting, ie eyes not all the way open (because yes usually snow leopards eyes are rather big..which I like!)
I hope to have an excuse in the very near future to play with these critters in ps some more! I really enjoyed this piece and so in turn I hope you all do as well.
Prints: 8x10, 10$ US plus shipping, print will NOT be watermarked. contact me via note
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You've been given a thumbnail mention on my Journal. Each thumbnail is a favorite image from your account and chosen specifically for the current theme.
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wow!beautifully detailed picture!!!!!!!
by the way did u use to be on [link] ?I used to look at that site,and I think I remember u on there.
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That looks SO realistic. You are a MASTER!
Love it
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wow.. this seems a photo in the preview.. excellent!! you are a great artist!!
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This is adorable. It has the whole "mother/child" feeling to it.
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I think this is my favourite of your work. The detail in the fur is great.
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balaa, i can not see ANY flaws. This is truly magnificent and i think you've really captured the snow leopard's mystique.
great work.
laterz
P.S. Sorry it took me so long to comment
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I just received this print as a gift and it is exquisite....the detail is simply amazing and I couldn't be more pleased. I look forward to adding more of your art to my walls in the future.
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good art
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I like it to do my thing Sephenangels....
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Hi Balaa, this piece of art inspired me to write a poem based on it, and I'd truly love if you could read it. Here it is:
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Thank you for your time
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This is so sweet! I'm totally speechless... 
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i didnt know it was possible 2 draw like that !!
i absolutely adoor the way you make them look so warm in such frosted weather !!!!
its a shame about the tails though .... it would be so nice 2 see their tails wrapped up in each other, u must really know about cats 2 draw them like that.
that was even an experiment ??!?!??!
ok i'll stop the flattering ..... seriousley now man, you rule, and i hope u get paid for your marvelous work !!!!!
rock on !!!! Meow !!!! kittuns rewl !!!
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Great snow leopards
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That's an awsome picture. Looks like you can just reach up and touch it.
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I love snow leopards...they are my fave animal. This is a great picture!
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Wow this is gorgeous 
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This is beautiful! *stares* You know, before I zoomed in for a fullview I thought it was an actual photo.....lol......excellent excellent job!
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Wow o_o I love this. The fur texture is great, and even the spots go with the body of the leopard. Personally I think spots are really hard x_o So its awesome to see a piece that has them look like they were meant to be there.
Even though you say you only spent an hour about on the background, it looks great
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You have such a talent in art and detail. All you art is stupidous! Its truly beautiful, kinda takes you away
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This is breathtakingly beautiful!! tick for favourites! WOW!!!
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I cant remember whether I faved this or not O.O so I'm going to again Lol 
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this is your first try??? 
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yep its actually available as a print now
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-pounces on it and adds to wishlist-
I'll probably buy half my wishlist once I get an ATM. XD
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WONDERFUL...it's gorgeous. It looks like a painting...you should do more like this! I would SO pay big bucks for something like this...excellent job balaa! ^_^
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Wow... This is amazing! I love how you draw.. It looks so.. real! Love everything you do!
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THat's just gorgeous. *in awe* Are you going to sell prints of this piece? My sister loves snow leopards and I know she would like this one, as well as Snow Lily
Jestana
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Yes it is actually now available as a print
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WHOOT! I know what I'm getting her for her birthday in October!
Jestana
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!!!! That's really good like always balaa! ^^
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That is amazing!! Gosh I'm speechless! Could you do me a wonderful art piece? If not thats okay, I understand, you probably get that a lot. I love this piece! Favs.
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