aaah evening

[balaa]

To everyone that has imed me and hasnt gotten a responce in a few days, I'm sorry but I take tuesday and weds off every week to spend with my fiance since they are his days off. Though all we ever seem to do is run errands XD yay.

Anyway mowed the lawn and went to prune the hedges and a spider bit me. Its all swollen, tingly and aches..and with my luck its my drawing hand. I'll probably force myself to work anyway XD.

Heres an update of the cheetah. Humm Im still working on revamping the chests somehow...though this style seems to fit the cheetah nicely. The bg is being worked on but Im thinking of changing the colors and going with morning hues of blue instead of a sunset feel.



Also did a few jag and tiger sketches...just randomly...will try to scan em in tomorrow. Im studying tiger stripes a little more to get a better idea for pattern.

Thanks to everyone that left me a comment in the last entry, I am sorry I could not respond to all..please know that I read and appreciate every comment ^_^!

Comments

[justblieve.livejournal.com]

Looking good Balaa :) though, for a Cheetah, the chest and stomach seem awfully "fluffy", though this could just be a style/personal thing? Also are the claws out, or are those just black marks?

[simbagirl19.livejournal.com]

Baby cheetah!? *gasp* ^_^

This one is just...gah, it's amazing! So much beautiful, yet simple enough, detail! I looove to watch your work. *drool*

Take care of that hand, now! Maybe it's a singal to have a little rest. ^-^

[dark-jaguar01.livejournal.com]

I sure everyone understands, you do not have to be on IM all the time. You have AIM or Msn? If you would like to chat sometime though give me a buzz.
;) My contact stuff is on my info page.

Great job on the coloring. XD I like your personal touch on the chest floof. And I wants to see the Jag really bad. lol But not till your hand is better though. You can put my icon on hold till your hand is healed as well. Take it easy. <3<3

[theunknownsoul.livejournal.com]

yes draw a baby cheetah. and it will be loved XD

I also suggest King Cheetahs. They have larger spot patterns but still basically spots X) I love the shading...and im rather fond of his eyes <3

[(Anonymous)]

Wowza! This is definitely going to be an all-time fav of mine! >.> The expression goes along with the rest of cheetah quite well. Awesome!
-psotau

[sfinder.livejournal.com]

Wow, I've been watching your journal for some time now, and I finally decided to de-lurk and comment. This image (like the rest of your art) is simply breathtaking! I don't know how you shade the way you do, but it looks gorgeous, definately keep up the awesome work! I love the face sofar, and the spots (i'm a sucker for intricate details)

[jannali.livejournal.com]

iloveyoubalaa. thats all i can say XD again... lol
the colors are gorgeous here, and I think I would die of cheetah love overdose if you did a baby cheetah and/or a king cheetah....a baby king cheetah maybe? XD

[xetsa.livejournal.com]

Whoamahgosh! A baby (almost said "babu" xD) cheetah would be AWESOME! With all fur for their mane that they sadly out grow and the baby cuteness. xD <3333


I used to call my first cat "Cheetah" even though she was a classic tabby and very pregnant when I first found her. x) So I've always had an affinity for cheetahs.

Spotty

[dynamo-hunter-a.livejournal.com]

The cheetah rocks...
reminds me..
Axl!
http://fanart.lionking.org/Artists/Raven_Dynamo/AxlJohnnyCG.jpg
http://fanart.lionking.org/Artists/Raven_Dynamo/AxlJohnny.jpg
http://fanart.lionking.org/Artists/Raven_Dynamo/TinyAxlLeo.jpg

X3;; if you can think of a better spotty pattern but still simple.. *yes.. he has cheetah muzzle markings* ... I would gladly try to draw you something just as cool in return :3

*picks up da cheetah and takes it home*

[dapplet.livejournal.com]

pchaaaw... luuuurveh dahling xD *Edna moment*

I adore the colours and the... everything. I can't believe thats sill a WIP o.0

[shahila.livejournal.com]

I actually hate to ask this, but lately I've been trying to color in different ways.. and I've always loved the way you do shading/lighting.. would it be too much to ask how do you make the lighting, for example, on the lower part of the forelegs (before the paws)? I'm totally curious.... and I feel like such an idiot asking, but hey.. x.x;

[shetanidemon.livejournal.com]

Dang! That's really cool! I love your wicked cool shading, the paws, the floofyness... Coolness! :) Are you going to do a BG?

[cathicks.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! Such a strong drawing. I love your use of color here. Do you still use PSP over Photoshop?

[scullyiza.livejournal.com]

Ah Balaa my kitten, he looks just lovely! I really love his bright eyes and fading colors all over his coat; that really gives him a realistic feel to him. I could see him sitting on a rock with lots of dark yellowish-grey grasslands behind him like in the dry season, and a little tree swaying in the wind beside him. Your characters make me think of pretty backgrounds! That's talent you got there, woman. X3 ::snugs::

[hannahclover.livejournal.com]

Aie, the cheeters in your style looks fantabulous! I just love that you drew him with triangular spots to add to the originality and his face is just oh-so-smexy. :P Keep it up!

[ty-parsec.livejournal.com]

That cheetah pic is absolutely lovely! Gosh, I love the coloring on her and the eyes. Simply stunning piece. ^_^

Also, ouch. . .I hope your spider bite heals up quickly. I've gotten bit by dozens of spiders before, so I know exactly how it feels. >.< *huggles*

[mango-nikki.livejournal.com]

oh lovely X) that face is great. i adooore the coloring.

[tsukona.livejournal.com]

ack! I totaly envy your amazing coloring skills!!! awesome piccie!! XD cant wait to see more!!!

[growing-rose.livejournal.com]

Bwah! CHEETAHS SHALL RULE YOUR WORLD! *wanders off*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patches/]

Wow. The coloring/shading is jawdropping. Just, wow. :o