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Submitted: April 2, 2011
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Make:Better Light
Model:Model Super6k
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ISO Speed:200
Date Taken:Apr 3, 2013, 5:19:10 PM
Software:Adobe Photoshop Elements 11.0 Macintosh

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Anny and Zachby *Heatherzart

Traditional Art / Scratchboard

30" x 30" x 2"
Scratchboard and Airbrush

This is Anny and Zach, they live in a wild cat sanctuary in Rosamond, California. They are two of the most beautiful snow leopards I've ever seen, absolutely perfect faces and features. Because its a cat sanctuary and not a zoo, the enclosures are rather small and you can get pretty close to the animals. I sat myself down on the pavement in front of their enclosure and both cats came right up to the bars and rolled on the ground in front of me, they were very playful. I have a whole series planned for them though I'll probably do the next few in color.
As always, any and all comments are welcome - if something doesn't look right - don't be shy, I can take it!

Critique by ~71-Blackbird Apr 2, 2011, 9:21:26 PM

Wow, this has so much detail it look like a photo! I love exaggeration of the wrinkles on the paws and face, it really makes them 3D and eye pleasing. It is fun to look around at all the little hairs and highlights on the faces!

Vision: This is very fun to look at, it draws your eyes around the page to check out each and every stroke of the knife. It is also very well put together in terms of contrast and value.

Originality: Though it is just two snow leopards together, the pose you chose is a little plain. It might have been a little better to turn one of the heads to a different angle for more interest? I think that the overall pose of the bodies are excellent though!

Technique: Well, 5 out of 5 on this as always! There are so few scratch board artists it is very hard to find one that is bad! Your use of highlights and shadows has always awed me. And this is no different!

Impact: This is beyond excellent, your work has always been a huge inspiration to help me grow and keep trying in scratch board. Now all I have to do is get the real thing (not the paper I use

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Thank you SO much for uploading such a wonderful artwork!!

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!JustGoreJess Apr 9, 2013

this is gorgeous

~birain20 Feb 27, 2013

beautiful!!!! i mean beutifullll keep it up, i would really love to have your talent!!!! you lucky sob trust me it look just right to me, you are blessed!!!!