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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 © April Schumacher

Description
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 © April Schumacher