I found something new to obsess over

[balaa]

Im a part of the totem cards project and one of the cards I am to illustrate is to depict saber toothed cats. Needless to say when I heard that my responce was a long lived giddy, and might I add girly, squeel of joy.


Oddly enough Ive been watching a lot of 'walking with prehistoric animals" sort of documentaries and I always loved them. And I love seeing people's interpretations of the animals markings and such...which really we can only guess at with the help of modern scientific facts..and of course 'freedom of interpretation' is an artist's paradise.

and..and..and..they are KITTIES! SO I may well be drawing a lot more of them even outside the project, simply as an excuse to draw yet more felines..which remain my passion. *dives into google to sniff out more info on our long toothed friends of long ago* WEEEEEEEEEE

I have also been invited to join another 'bestiary card' sort of project depicting, instead of wild animals, breeds of dogs...Given the fact that I grew up around dogs and spent 5 years of my life living and breathing dog fur at a grooming shop, that's right up my alley. I haven't heard back from them since the invite but hopefully I will be a part of the project as I havent really been part of too many portfolios. It is a nice chance to expand my artistic horizons...and have fun doodlings all kinds of stuffs!


My concept..which may well change still as I gather more information and different piccies of collected skulls and what have you.


also another update on my wild dogs. Erf I have come to realize I am absolutely hopeless when it comes to human anatomy, especially female anatomy ;)..go figure..I'm a woman yet I am clueless as how to draw my own err kind. BUT at least I am just plain having fun with the picture :) and its given me an excuse to push myself to learn canine anatomy.

Thats all for this morning. Now to make a pitiful attempt to sleep.

A shoutout to baggy and Nanook..I miiisssss ooocciiinnggg with chooo. Also reminds me I need to oc with Goldenrod fox *pokes at him*

Comments

[casidhe.livejournal.com]

I have a host of newer and much more stunning wolf photos that you may be interested in, I'll likely have to send you a CD of the images.

The wild dog piece is absolutely beautiful, the details and colors always amaze me when ever I look at your work. I still say excellent job!

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

yes yes yes OF COURSE :)..I need to organize my projects better so I could get something nice done for the wolfie cause :)..

*snugs for no apparant reason* ^__^

[casidhe.livejournal.com]

*snugs back* Hehe no worries. I thought you'd like the pictures because they are good canine references.

[glddaisy.livejournal.com]

Wow, thats coming out great 8D

[wicked-sairah.livejournal.com]

*pokes at you*

Sorry I wasn't on the 'im'

Todd got really sick yesterday, so I spent my day freaking out about what to do. He seems better right now at... 6 in the morning. lol So because of that, I fell asleep at 8pm last night. haha


That dog set sounds so cool! I wish I could freakin' draw! I'll just settle for the sculpting thing though. lol

BTW, I have something special for yyooooouuuu....

The Saber toothed cats look great so far! And the Wild Dogs look amazing! Ben told me yesterday he's going to ask you to teach me how to do that. lol I think I should stick to the clay though. ;)

Take care and e-mail/call me soon! *hugs*

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

*lickKERslurrrpppppss* misss yaaa girrllll!!!!!

and you can DRAW..ive seen you..so there..and you dont suck..you rawk at whatever your hands touch!! sooo umm*thwack..with errr luff* you can drrawwww :D!

as far as teaching *spaz* teach me how to do clay stuffs and ill be putty in your hands..no pun intended XD!!

*luffins*

Ill be around friday night ifn you are about on yim :)..ill try to not be the anti-social hermit crab I tend to become whilst working on arts.

[visioncrafter.livejournal.com]

Awwwww ^^ The baby sabertooth is adorable! :D And I think the wild dogs look amazing :3

[simbagirl19.livejournal.com]

Wow...the wild dogs picture is looking gorgeous! Everything is so soft and beautiful. It stole my attention away from the first sketch, which is quite lovely also. ^^

Heya little cat!

[sandboa.livejournal.com]

Good day to ya friend Balaa!

I must say your work is as awesome as always! Just one thing I noticed about the wild dogs. The female in the forground seems to have a problem with her arm. I do not no if it was intentional or not but it appears the arm is a might skinny. No muscle on it. It looks like something that you would see after the arm has sufferd a sever injury and is now crippled. Just an observation not being critcal mind you. Why would I criticize such awesome work!

Anyhow how have you been? I hope all is going well for you and your mate. Take care always little friend! I will keep you and yours in my prayers always! God bless and keep you and yours safe and happy always! ***Gives you a great big friendly hug and nuzzle and says, "I would love to chat with you sometime little friend!"***

Re: Heya little cat!

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

actually I think that was intentional just because wild dogs have such thiiin limbs..but its certainly a thought to keep in mind.. helpful critique is always welcome so don't feel bad speaking up. I hpold no claim to perfection by any means XD!

*scamperCLIMBsnugggssstheDragon about the neck*

Re: Heya little cat!

[sandboa.livejournal.com]

Hey there cut fuzzely one!

I wondered because I have seen documeteries and pics of wild dogs myself, wasn't sure though so I thought I would ask! I just learned to be observant in my graphics classes cause that one of the skills you have to have. Are teacher was always drilling it into us in a friendly mannor. Yay for her! Best prof. I ever had! Have an excellent day friend! You and yours take care always. ***Hugs and snuggs to ya. Gently puts a paw up to help his friend steady herself!***

[coyotewings.livejournal.com]

I think the wild dog picture is great! I only have a few suggestions/crits ing my mind though ^^. Human anatomy can be very hard to work with at times, I still have many issues with some of my own artwork in that area.
I really adore the coloring and the feel of the picture. Very very nice.

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

*snoooggggs*

[coyotewings.livejournal.com]

`huggles`

[fyregryphoness.livejournal.com]

That's great that you'll be drawing something you enjoy for the project! =D It sounds like a lot of fun. I love good 'ol Saber Toothed cats. They're so amazing. I remember watching a documentary on ancient beats (maybe like the one you saw) where they tried to explain exactly how the Sabre tooth would kill with those huge fangs. It was really interesting. XD

The wild dogs look great to me! I really dig how the light shines off their fur. Preeeeeeety! =3 I love drawing female anatomy...it's the male anatomy that bugs the heck out of me! They're not as curvacious or as balanced out as a female body is, so it's more dificult for me to draw. But, still, practice makes perfect. :)

[aruna-tramp.livejournal.com]

I love those smilodon kitties!!! Especially that cute cub!
And you`ve done such a cool job with canines, I think you're great with human anatomy. I love their snugly pose! ^.^ Bg is so subtile, but really beautiful too!

[katanimate.livejournal.com]

Weee...! *runs around in circles*

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

*follows eagerly* XD

[brown-wolf.livejournal.com]

Wow, you're just stellar when it comes to how light falls on the subject.

[riverwolf10413.livejournal.com]

Both pics are gorgeous! *is obsessed with saber-toofs*

[taasla.livejournal.com]

Xena!!!! *happy bounce*

I'm going to have to get you to do me an Ares lion LJ icon. *shifty eyes*

Beautiful wild dogs by the way. I love that little "kerplut" look the back one seems to have as its head is rested on the other's.

Sorry for sounding all sporadic. x.x; I'm quite drugged up on cold medicine.