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Yes, even more pallanophs. At least this time they are in a scene and interacting with one another!
I realize it's been a rather frightfully long time (over a year) since I'd uploaded anything regarding the Russian pallanoph type. There was a considerable amount of excitement over this variety when I uploaded the sketches here: A year later and pallanophs have shifted a bit, but hopefully you'll see the concept is more or less the same.
The Russian male (center) is in his summer coat here (most of the undercoat has been shed) and has decided it would be a lovely idea to move south into Chinese territory. Not the best decision, but prey is a little easier to come by here, and he decides it's worth it. After all... he can handle these diminutive Chinese beasts.
Well, the Chinese pair, a male and female, don't exactly see things the same way as their northern neighbor. Nuisance outsiders are not to be tolerated, no matter what their size. Especially if it is a large one that steals their kills!
Who has the upper hand? The Chinese pair are a perfect match against the lone Russian. Will brute strength and overwhelming size win they day, or will swift and agile steal the victory?
I would very much like to take this into consideration for a final painting, if I can salvage the composition. X_X But until then, more sketches!
Questions, critiques, comments, etc. are always welcome.
Species and art Β© April Schumacher
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These pallanophs look great, but what are they? Is it fantasy set on Earth?
Anyway, it's some great art
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I'm glad to see the female as the face-off! Great movement, the joints and feet make me drool. Well done, as always!
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Very beautiful, the movement and tenseness of the scene makes me want to know what happens next! The detail of the fur and paws are awesome.
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Even with all that fur, the sketches are lovely and clean. The concept behind the species is really interesting, and I love, love, LOVE the design. Their bodies are so tangible, and I love the dynamicism of the jumping pose.
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Oh God, You're so talented. You can perfectly capture dynamims and feelings
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So what kind of mammal are these?Half canine, half equine?
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I've been looking at this piece some more and I have to say: in terms of composition, if you're going to make this into a finished piece, it may be better to leave out the left Chinese pallanoph completely 
Just some random thoughts x'D Sorry.
Still think this one is made of total win.
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Love the dynamic sense of movement and action here. And I suspect the Russian is about to get his ass handed to him, neatly gift wrapped.
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Haha, i've always wondered what they eat. 
Amazing as always. <3
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gorgeous! i love the Russian's exression! very "i will take you easily, puny thing. I will break you."
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I definitely had those words in my mind while drawing his face, to be honest...
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Russian pallanophs...pssht. I've always liked the Chinese ones better. They'll totally win.
I like the dynamic action in this piece. And of course your fur motion is wonderful as usual.
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Hehe... Seems like they've got most of the votes. I definitely feel sympathy for the Russian, though....
Thank you!
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Epic awesomeness, I think you should sometime finish this sketch! It would make suuuch an awesome piece.
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I'm really really tempted to do so... 
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I know you have a lot of things to do, but sometime! Just donΓ€t forget it anywhere... or I'm forced to pay you to finish it lol
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this is just excessively ridiculous hahaha i love it
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Wow... This kind of artwork reminds me of Remington, who loved creating works of action pictures that always leave you guessing to the outcome. ^^ Good work here!
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Ah yes, Remington. 
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^^ Oh yes. I had to do a study on him for art. ^^
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Great to see the Russian breed again. I really like them, something about the size, and shape of the head. It's quite a noble profile and at the same time they look so uncompromising and tough.
I think the composition could be fixed by moving the combatants' positions a bit - when I saw the thumbnail I thought it was two or three sketches combined on a page, they feel a little crowded, and the Russian seems to be staring into the middle distance past the rightmost pallanoph's rump. I really like his pose, by the way - the way his weight is forward, unbalanced, gives the sense that he's piling off that rock just starting to charge.
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I think you've appropriately summed up all that I was going for in the Russian type! Which makes me super happy, of course.
And thanks very much for your suggestion, I think you're definitely right about that! I'll see if I can fix it when I hopefully go into making this a finished piece.
The Russian's pose was changed several times, so I'm really glad it reads well, too!
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No, the pose is really dynamic, I think you've nailed it.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this in colour now.
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Ohh I adore this dynamism and the whole composition, however the left pallanoph seems a bit off. But that can be just me ^^'' Well, anyway, it's just so, so great. I also love how soft and clean everything is. I can totally see this in colours, heh.
Wonderful work, no matter how trite my words sounds.
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Don't worry, your words don't sound trite at all.
I'd love for this particular sketch to become a painting, but we'll see if my lack of motivation, etc. allow for it!
And thank you!
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Ahaha, indeed the lack of motivation etc are our "best" friends ever, but I really hope that someday this will be coloured ))
And welcome of course!
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Thanks very much, Aaron!
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i really love how i'm starting to be able to tell the different breeds!
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Thank you very much!
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I'd say the Chinese pair currently have the upper hand, seeing as one of them is about to land on the Russian one's back...
Awesome.
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That will be a tough blow to deal with, that's for certain. 
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Brute strength and size doesn't always beat out quick wit and agility. Plus two heads are better than one, so my money's on the Chinese pair.
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That's a pretty fair bet there! 
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wow^^.... i like you work so much......this is so amazing......you really a wonderful artist^^-------wow---- so amazing...... so many fantasy^^.....
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I in delight! I from Russia, therefore am glad that you have drawn one more Russian pallanoph.
Fine, dynamical drawing!
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I'd really like to draw more of the Russian type, they need to be in color.
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I will be glad to see in colour
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This is spectacular!You have such a marvelous and outstanding grasp of both your species,its anatomy,bg,and everything about them its unbelievable!And the life you give them through your sketches is breathtaking!I really hope to a composited book of them one day!C:
I must ask what kind of pencils and paper do you use??
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How very kind of you! 
Here I was just using a 0.5 mechanical pencil (F lead), as well as a B 2.0 mm lead, in a sketchbook (Aquabee). Nothing too fancy!
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