This is the second piece for the series of artwork based on North American wildlife and Native American craft and culture (for a better description, see ‘Sacred Ceremony’). A grey wolf smokes his handcrafted totem pipe. The wolf head on the pipe is inspired by a wooden carving that I own myself. The composition came out nicely, yet I find that I may have gone a little too dark again… especially on the ears and muzzle. The fur and feather texture is as I wanted, but I wish the darn colours hadn’t faded so fast! Erh!
(Artwork © Leona Preston 2005).
(Artwork © Leona Preston 2005).
Category Artwork (Traditional) / Miscellaneous
Species Unspecified / Any
Size 450 x 626px
File Size 177.3 kB
Another beautiful picture added to your portfolio :P. The pipe came out very well and detailed, can easily imagine a real life copy of it wouldn’t look to different. Like the way you mixed a little color variation into the fur around his nose and ears; blends well with the jewelry and just keeps him from having a bland look of many different shades of grey. Once again really like the way you have melded paws and hands together. :P Perhaps one of the best details in this image would be the smoke coming out of the pipe. Turned out beautifully, and really gives a mystic feeling to the picture/character. Also think it can’t go without saying that it’s crazy that this is a traditional picture. Still can’t believe its not digital, great work.
But...but smoking is bad for you!! D: D: ...please, I'm joking. That smoke doesn't look deadly!
Anyway, I love the colours! The small amount around the ears and muzzle, they're quite early and soft. *nodnod* The expression is lovely as well. I bet it was a pain to make that silvery smoke, tho!
Anyway, I love the colours! The small amount around the ears and muzzle, they're quite early and soft. *nodnod* The expression is lovely as well. I bet it was a pain to make that silvery smoke, tho!
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