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Description Believe it or not, but this would have been the first piece of work in the ‘Native Spirits’ portfolio (if I had not run out of steam whilst working on it that is). I first started this back in Feb of 2004, when the idea for the portfolio itself had first occurred to me. It was originally much bigger than this, and depicted the young pronghorn spiritually searching, with the use of a feather, for meaning and inspiration, and the idea for the composition had come to me at a time when I had just got over a period of artist’s block. Now he is nothing more than a mere head, the artwork having been cropped down over time and thrown into the depths of the dusty drawer with no other purpose. That is, of course, until now. I came across him recently and, in a rush of motivation, decided to finally finish him off (that sounds so gangster). There wasn’t all that much to do, just the neck and background, which my scanner decided to kill during the scanning (my scanner is the gangster). So here he is, two years and a few months later… officially an experimental method piece. I’m sure I’ll find a use for him in time, perhaps as an icon for the actual printed portfolio, but until then I’m sure he’ll just be glad to see the light of day again!

(Artwork © Leona Preston 2004/’06)


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Comments: 65

Leopreston In reply to ??? [2011-02-06 21:40:53 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha ha ha, I'm sure you're not alone in that respect!

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-02-07 13:00:00 +0000 UTC]

I sounded like a complete idiot in Wyoming...they were EVERYWHERE!!! Those and BUFFAROWS!! (I blame my sister... )

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-02-08 13:15:41 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, the closest I get to them is in the local museum. XD

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-02-08 18:22:03 +0000 UTC]

If you ever get the chance, it's well worth it. There's a town right outside Yellowstone (TOURIST TRAP!!) called Cody(After Buffalo Bill Cody) that has an amazing museum. Natural history, Native American artifacts, antique firearms, you name it!

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-02-09 13:08:14 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, if I ever tour the States, I will!

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-02-09 19:29:21 +0000 UTC]

You in the UK? Always wanted to check it out. Heard it rains non-stop though.

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-02-09 20:06:11 +0000 UTC]

I am, yes. Oh, the rain thing is a bit of a myth if I'm honest. We have freezing temperatures and heavy snow during winter, bright, crisp days in spring, very, very hot sunny days in the summer and dry or rainy days in autumn. It's a very mixed bag! For instance, on Monday it was grey and cloudy here, Tuesday was clear, warm and sunny and today was dark and rainy. Very mixed bag.

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-02-10 02:18:45 +0000 UTC]

Kinda figured it was a myth started by us Yanks. We had an effing BLIZZARD here in America's heartland. Couldn't even get out of the driveway... Lotta snow days. The worst part is that it's a wet cold, the kind that chills you to the bone. It was -11 yesterday. Not including windchill(no idea what that was, and frankly I don't wanna know)

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-02-13 20:17:32 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, I hear ya. December was terrible for snow, but thankfully no white-outs!

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-02-13 21:38:53 +0000 UTC]

Shit, we HAD those in Oklahoma. Not here in Kansas, thankfully, but a little too close for comfort. Thank goodness it's warming up. It's supposed to get up to 70 by next week...aaand then freaking snow again. Mother Nature, she is a fickle mistress, is she not?

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-02-20 17:39:42 +0000 UTC]

Indeed, I think we're in for snow again very soon!

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-02-21 20:02:35 +0000 UTC]

I think it's s'posed to hit on Friday here in the states. ...brrr...

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-02-22 19:04:13 +0000 UTC]

Get those Alaskan clothes and quick! Ha ha ha!

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-02-26 04:55:31 +0000 UTC]

Naw, I got a coat in Wyoming, fringed suede with a fake fur lining and a lot of beadwork, sorta like this, but heavier. [link]
I can't wear it now that I'm in Kansas. I sweat bullets. It gets effing COLD up north. I was at the dorms, and just walking between classes froze the lining of my nose!

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-03-02 19:23:52 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, you could take that coat on your travels sometime... maybe.

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-03-02 21:46:38 +0000 UTC]

Yeah...to frickin' Antarctica...lol I could bring a penguin home and keep it in my bathtub!

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-03-03 13:47:07 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha ha, a guy I work with just came back from an Antarctic cruise with the penguins. He could have done with that coat!

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-03-03 18:48:13 +0000 UTC]

Yup Yup!! They have cruises in Antarctica?! Who says, "Honey, we're going on a cruise!" "Really! That's awesome, where to?" "Antarctica." "...are you crazy?"
"...but, they has pengwinnz..."

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-03-03 18:52:39 +0000 UTC]

They sure do, but just not on cruise ships... more like slow boats. XD

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-03-04 02:28:11 +0000 UTC]

What, no wet bar? No shuffleboard? No surf & turf?! *gasp!*

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-03-05 19:25:20 +0000 UTC]

I know, tough going! Ha ha ha! XD

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-03-05 20:21:48 +0000 UTC]

Not to mention you can't set up a lounge chair and get a nice tan on the deck! "Honey am I bronzing?" "Nope. You're turnin' kinda blue though..."

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-03-06 21:01:45 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, actually it is possible to get sunburn in Antarctica. The sun can be up for very long hours... very odd!

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-03-07 12:57:24 +0000 UTC]

Oh yeah! I forgot about how weird the sun is at the poles. Like MONTHS of sunlight followed by months of pitch darkness. Apparently it has to do with the Earth's axis being tilted or something...(is not a scientist...)

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-03-07 19:02:13 +0000 UTC]

And that would certainly drive anyone mad! XD

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superwaffle350 In reply to Leopreston [2011-03-07 22:07:46 +0000 UTC]

Yeah. I already do that thing where I take a nap in the late afternoon and wake up in the dark not knowing what say it is! Hmmm. Is it today or tomorrow...?

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Leopreston In reply to superwaffle350 [2011-03-08 13:20:00 +0000 UTC]

I hate doing that, such wasted time I then find! Gah, especially at weekends.

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Faelourn [2010-07-18 00:07:07 +0000 UTC]

This image has been featured in the latest news article here --> [link] for you as a perk of being a 'Contributor' to #Animal-Illustration ! We hope you'll get even more appreciation and share our 500 member milestone pride!
Keep up the lovely work!

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Leopreston In reply to Faelourn [2010-08-22 14:29:05 +0000 UTC]

Really late, but thank you so much for the feature!

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Faelourn In reply to Leopreston [2010-08-22 17:39:14 +0000 UTC]

Teehee, no worries Pretty Miss! Nice to have you and your well-styled arts around still!

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Leopreston In reply to Faelourn [2010-08-23 18:57:50 +0000 UTC]

Bawww... :3

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Flame-of-the-Phoenix [2009-03-21 13:04:12 +0000 UTC]

Hello! I just wanted to let you know that I have featured this piece in my news article, Animals in Danger: Featuring Hoofed Animals . Hope you like it!

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Leopreston In reply to Flame-of-the-Phoenix [2009-03-21 17:48:23 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you for the feature! I appreciate it very much!

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Flame-of-the-Phoenix In reply to Leopreston [2009-03-21 17:58:28 +0000 UTC]

No problem! ^^

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moonbyrn [2006-10-23 00:56:12 +0000 UTC]

Oh man, I ADORE Pronghorns. They come right up into our backyard here.. and I get lots of nice piccies of them.

I love the noises they make. XD

You really captured their beauty (and cuteness) with this piece.

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Leopreston In reply to moonbyrn [2006-10-23 13:37:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you think so.

Btw, That must be an amazing sight... pronghorns coming into your backyard!

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thechickenlord [2006-08-02 16:14:21 +0000 UTC]

the horns are amazing, and it looks so real! you are fabulous at details

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Leopreston In reply to thechickenlord [2006-08-11 21:50:02 +0000 UTC]

Why thank ye kindly!

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gabrielsangel [2006-08-01 02:13:02 +0000 UTC]

My God.... you are really amazing!

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Leopreston In reply to gabrielsangel [2006-08-11 21:51:03 +0000 UTC]

You too sweets!

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gabrielsangel In reply to Leopreston [2006-08-20 03:25:37 +0000 UTC]

So are you! you are an amazing artist and are fantastic!

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Leopreston In reply to gabrielsangel [2006-08-24 20:59:24 +0000 UTC]

...Many hugs I send to you for that! ^_^

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gabrielsangel In reply to Leopreston [2006-08-27 00:54:03 +0000 UTC]

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crystalpearl [2006-07-29 17:16:35 +0000 UTC]

It's so .....hmm....what's that word....PROUD.Looks so proud And I like that

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Leopreston In reply to crystalpearl [2006-07-30 10:46:57 +0000 UTC]

Pround as a pronghorn... hmmm, I likes!

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crystalpearl In reply to Leopreston [2006-08-02 17:06:54 +0000 UTC]

Good one

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ohTHATsean [2006-07-29 03:46:18 +0000 UTC]

i like his little pigtails. the background on this is fantastic.

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Leopreston In reply to ohTHATsean [2006-07-30 10:49:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Yeah, the backgrounds are the fun part!

*gets messy*

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Lupinator [2006-07-28 18:02:50 +0000 UTC]

So are you ever gonna finish that "Native Spirits" portfolio?? It'd be a small tragedy if you didn't. I know I'd be the first one to buy it from you.

I really can't get over the amount of texture and detail you place in each and every one of your drawings. And your dexterity and control with pencils (of any sort) is astounding. One think that stands out in particular is the eye and the area around it, I'm really not sure why, but it was a very dark area to work with and you brought a lot of it life to it. All the reflections on the eye were definitely spot on.

I have question (yeah, another one) for you and hopefully an easy one. Well, I'm a big fan of textures, and I'm wondering how you managed to get the background like that. One thing in particular is that cool effect you made that seems to resemble a rough leather... An example of this is right above the nose.

I also noticed that this isn't a generic anthropomorphic creature (obviously) and I like how you varied it.
Take care now, and I'll always be amazed by your attention to detail... It's something that I try so hard to do but still fall far short of your abilities.

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Leopreston In reply to Lupinator [2006-07-28 18:27:33 +0000 UTC]

Hopefully! I really need to get a move on with it. I would love for it to be an ongoing thing, with multiple themed portfolios under the same title. However, the Native American themed one must be done by early December (as I will need some to sell at a stall I'll be doing in the annual Christmas Market). I need to see how everything goes, but I already have another piece all sketched up and ready for painting (that of a cougar). Needless to say, I'll keep everyone posted anyway and perhaps offer some up on eBay or something.

Btw, I'm sorry for being so slow to reply to your posts Bryan. You always honour me by writing such encouraging comments!

The textures? Well, this one uses a 'salting technique' for the background texture. Basically, you get your colour paint and you water it down until it is medium thick to watery (this usually works with most types of paint, watercolour, gouache etc...) Drip some of the watered down paint onto the paper and then quickly sprinkle some salt granules onto it. The salt will then suck up some of the paint and leave a mottled effect. You have to be careful though, as too much water will swamp the salt and with too much paint nothing will happen.

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