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Submitted: February 28, 2012
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Resolution: 1200×962
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Date Taken:Nov 1, 2012, 6:25:17 PM
Software:Adobe Photoshop Elements 11.0 Macintosh

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Orsoby *Heatherzart

Traditional Art / Scratchboard

Scratchboard and Ink
16" x 20"

This is a female Grizzly Bear from the Rome Zoo in Italy, (yes, hence the name Orso, Italian for bear). Another amazing day on my trip, this female and her mate rolled and played and chewed on each other for a good 30 minutes and I took hundreds of photos of them. It's so strange to see such a mighty beast in such a playful mood, when you think grizzly, you don't tend to think 'cute and playful'. I love this pose because she has such a look of mischief to her and they way the sun was highlighting her fur from behind there were so many colors! You might also think 'brown" when it comes to a grizzly bear but they are actually full of colors from violet to green to orange. I have several more of this series planned including her and her mate together.

You'll see the original version of this in my gallery - this is the finished version - more accurate color-wise. And I've had professional photos taken of my work so this is an accurate presentation of the original work. And I added the watermarks.

Critique by *IpaiFlame Feb 1, 2013, 4:02:10 PM

I'm no expert, but I really love this piece! The way you did the brush technique, makes it really look quite soft, I just want to reach out and touch her fur~

The colors blend very well together, and she looks very much alive and dangerous. (I like how she looks like she's smiling at me!)
I also appreciate how in the description you put information about the bear, to inform others more about her, and your experience on making the piece.
I also like how all your backgrounds are black, instead of woodland or habitat. It helps the viewer focus more on the animal and art.

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~TheNeverEndingPit Apr 9, 2013 Student Artist

This looks beautiful! This creature is just so magnifiscent, she looks so inquisitive

~mecengineer Dec 13, 2012

Excellent work.

=CindysArt Dec 13, 2012 Professional Digital Artist

Ohh so very beautiful!

~susanjo Dec 12, 2012

OMG!! So realistic!!

*emilysodders Dec 12, 2012 Professional Traditional Artist

So wonderful! Can't wait to see her with her mate!

*wolverine041269 Dec 12, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

This is an amazing work of art

*low-kee--Poetry Dec 12, 2012 Professional Writer

Wow! Nice job.

~ParvaLupa Jun 18, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

The second with a brighter nose gives a lot more contrast which adds to the picture over all regardless of how natural the first one with a darker nose looks.

~elizile Jun 1, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Oh my heavens, that fur must have been SO TEDIOUS. You must have the patience of a saint!

~EriMed May 12, 2012

wooo I love it!!

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