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balaa — Walk With Me
Published: 2005-12-25 11:35:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 38503; Favourites: 2222; Downloads: 6887
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I had started this piece a while ago but didn't get a chance to finish what with the crazyness of christmas. Tonight was kinda feeling lonely what with Christmas coming and I sitting here alone in a quiet dark house...so I decided to finish this painting.This one goes out to everyone on this Christmas day, to all my friends and those that have inspired me with their work or wonderful words of encouragement, to anyone and everyone. It is a reminder to those that feel lonely that you are not alone. There is always someone there to walk beside you, even if just in spirit.
Happy Holidays!
Tools: open canvas for original sketch, PS7 for coloring.
Time: ????? NO idea..not too long..under 10 hours I'm sure.
Prints: yes
***Please respect my work and full view, doesn't take but a second. Thank you
***Critique discouraged because this is a piece from my heart and as such is close to me, mistakes or no..
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Comments: 334
This is gorgeous. I love everything in your gallery that I've seen so far, but this stands out.
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wow....reminds me of Disney's Lion King! It's beautiful!
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You are discouraging critique? Why waste the time? This is nothing short of award winning! I wish I was that good!
Question: How do you get your paintings online? Do you take a picture or do you have one awesome scanner? My scanner always gives a blue tint...
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Beautiful use of coloring. The anatomy is perfect like always! I love the mystical mood the picture gives off.
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I love your work! It takes a subject matter can (and far too often does) make for very dull and monotonous pictures, and captures the life and intensity of it with a refeshing ingenuity. Keep up the excellent work!
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omg that is so beautiful i'm a leo born july 29th and i've been looking for a wall that represents that...this is the closest i've came to it and although i gotta find a visual style theme that matches it its well worth the effort...instant fav keep em comin
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cool, reminds me of Mufasa from the lion king, good work
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Ouh Great!!!
I love this work!
Thanks, Thanks, Thanks...
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Woah, nice job on the lighting and effects. It looks like there is sort of a literal and symbolic light emanating from his eyes, no?
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Wow. For some reason...just the color's and everything brings tears to my eyes. I dont know why. It just does.
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It reminds me of the lion scene in Kung Pow...
"Simba..."
"I'm not Simba."
Awesome movie, awesome drawing.
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Could I use this as a Myspace bg? It really touched me. Lemme know...
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Id rather you not, though I appreciate your liking the piece. Unfortunately I have had a run of bad luck with thieves on myspace and so it has left a bad taste in my mouth. Thank you for looking
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Alright ^_^ I understand completely. God bless.
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The lion is fantastic, and I really do like the swirling clouds around him.
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That is oncredible-such pretty colors-it looks fantastic
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aww man ..I love your art soo much its very pritty and colorfull and umm..aaand..I don't have noo moore words its just amazing
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taken a while to see and view and reply, but this is fricking awsome!!! 
All i can say is how wonderful it is (lost for words)
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The first thought I had when I saw this in thumbnail form was.. "Aslan!" I couldnt help it, hehe, eventhough I am aware that Aslan from Narnia was suppose be plain looking. 
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Reminds me of Mufasa from The Lion King.Sorry it just does.But any ways this is awesome.Really beautiful.^_
It's nice. you did a really good job on it. the lion kinda loks like Aslan to me.
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wow..love the details in it. Beautiful job ^_^
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very magical. i hope all your friends feel very special and loved to have such a beautiful piece dedicated to them
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I could give an anatomy critique, if you'd like, but since it's a piece from the heart, I won't unless you ask.
I love the glowing eyes and the curly eyelash-things. Perhaps you could have put the moon and a tree line in he background? I think that would look cool. My two cents!
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I love the golden light you've added here. Awesome piece, Balaa.
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you always impress me!
i would give my whole face for a print of this one... note to myself: save some money and buy prints from balaa!
sorry for the late comment by the way but i am such a lazy arse and wasn't even able to have a look in my super full watch list lol 
however, you know i admire your stuff and this is just another masterpiece from you... those eyes have left me speechless i think...
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Despite all the comments you have already received, there is NO way I am NOT gonna comment on this...
You have EXCELLENT talent for not only pleasing the eye but touching the heart and soul. Thank you for making your art not only worthwhile to look at but so emotionally engaging. This has to be one of my favorite pieces... because it speaks volumes to me. It's very comforting and very real.
Thank you.
And, of course, I shall add it to my favorites.
--Keth
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What a gorgeous lion, and what beautiful lighting!
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I love the rich color in the mane, it really adds to the warmth of the picture. The background is amazing.
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Wow Balaa... this is amazing. I love the color choice and the texture of his mane, makes me want to hug him. And it seems like his eyes are lighting up the night. Marvelous work, as always. A definite favorite.
I'd love to walk with him, wherever that may lead.
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Oh he's beautious... I love the muscle tones. Oooooh. *drools* I think this is the best Aslan I have seen so far, even compared to the actual movie.
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So beautiful!!! I just love the colors and everythin'!!!
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I love how the lionthing's fur/skin is almost a metallic sheen, kind of iridescent... beautiful... and love the colors too.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, too 
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beautiful. like a mix between mufasa and aslan. very lovely.
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Love the atmosphere here... Its so peaceful and dreamy. The eyes are gorgeous.
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Oh Miss Balaa. I jumped online for a few seconds after work and I'm glad I did. I literally came to tears when I saw this. ;-; You're the first artist to do this. I love it. I hope that you'll be offering prints of this in the future. *plurr* Have a Happy New Year. *skurries off to finish working*
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That's beautiful and sweet!I love the shading and the hilight!I think that gives me some inspiration for drawing light stuffs too!
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