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09-27-2008, 12:53 PM
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Vigilant - NOW ITS FINISHED!!
I am definitely going out on a limb with this one  I have had this image for 2 years, since a friend of mine went to Kenya and snapped this. I have his permission to paint it  I have a couple of images of this same family that he took but this one I think has the best composition.
Momma cheetah is always vigilant, thus the title, for marauding lions that could kill her cubs and also for a food opportunity to feed her growing family.
I am working big again this will be 20X25 inches when done. It is going to be one heck of a leaning experience. Sorry that the paper looks gray, IRL it is white. The paper is Stonehenge.
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09-27-2008, 12:55 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
oh,WOW ! What a marvellous reference photo !!! I`m definitely watching this ! 
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09-27-2008, 03:09 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
totally killer reference... those babies will be fun, I'll betcha.
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09-27-2008, 03:26 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
Ooooh, this is going to be fabulous...I'll be sitting in.
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09-27-2008, 05:07 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
Wow, Carol--that photo looks like a Frank Frazetta composition only with really fast flesh eating cats. Great choice! This one is going to be one to watch!
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09-27-2008, 05:27 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
Elen, Sarah, Bren & Jay, you guys have made me nervous now.
Jay I had to look up Frank Frazetta. I see what you mean.
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09-27-2008, 06:42 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
Go for it, girl! I'll be following along.
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09-27-2008, 07:11 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
great photo to use You have a really nice start to it, looking forward to more |
09-27-2008, 07:47 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
Great choice!! Looking forward to it!
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09-27-2008, 07:51 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
Carol, this is really going to be a challenge....and so big!! You have a good start on the Mama cat!
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09-27-2008, 09:52 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
Elaine, Jennifer, Robin and Char thanks for joining me on this sojourn.
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09-27-2008, 10:34 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
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Me, as well. It's just time for the large ones that is the issue. 
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09-27-2008, 11:01 PM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
Hi,
Lets see if you can achieve a spotless work 
Kind regards,
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09-28-2008, 12:10 AM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
I was going to say that you'll be seeing spots before this is finished. Maybe I'll say something else....maybe I won't say anything,,,,,just watch...
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09-28-2008, 01:07 AM
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Re: Vigilant - WIP
What a ripper of a reference. Great start. Thanks for including us.
Jose 
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