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Description Thank you Josy, you never cease to amaze me with your wonderful words of support. I can only imagine the kind of sweetheart you are in person. Keep being yourself, in going out of your way to show a person such support and offer such kind words, you yourself are an inspiration.

This thank you also extends to the many other people that offer me guidance and comfort with their words along with their art. Just know that they are never overlooked and always appreciated. All of those that have left me comments in the past, however silly, indepth or otherwise, they have managed to lift me up and bring me that very inspiration that guides me not only through the obstacles of the art world but also life itself. I wish all of you the very best in your life's journeys, I have no doubt you all will touch the lives of many others with your unselfish gestures...just as you have touched me.

Thank you.

(This picture symbolizes the simple goodness that I encounter as I continue along my journey of life. It is truly a glorious feeling to be greeted with comments of cheerful support from people who hardly know you. More than just heartwarming, the unselfish gift of genuinely kind words, are truly inspiring. The character pictured belongs to: . I had no intention of doing this picture at all but her words touched me so along with the others that I have been receiving, I just followed the course of inspiration. The image too was partially inspired by a photo featured on national geographic's page for the new documentary film on the Kalahari Lions: [link] specifically: [link] . I always especially loved the soft colors the morning sun conjured amidst the Kalahari grasses.)

Print availability: yes, any profits made from this picture will remain in the deviant community. IE supposing I sell any prints of this the money will go towards buying subscriptions for deserving deviants .

also available 8x10 print through me, 10$US plus shipping. Print will NOT be watermarked. If interested please contact me via note.

***Please respect the detail in the work and time put into it and full view! Thank you!***

I'm sorry I had to watermark my work, I never wanted to do this but I was forced to by some very incosdierate people. This is my only source of income, so if someone steals and sells MY work for profit, they are taking food from my mouth.
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Comments: 217

creativevision300 [2017-11-16 10:46:33 +0000 UTC]

cute and so well drawn.

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BittyKitty1 [2014-12-01 02:53:34 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely beautiful; Referring to both the drawing and the artist's comment. I love it when people say nice things about me or my drawings.

Art-related question: How do you make fur look solid? Like, when you put the base color down, do you use a lighter shade or a darker shade?

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mimismiyth [2014-03-29 03:01:36 +0000 UTC]

Awsome

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Mrs-SaxoBeat [2013-07-31 02:04:20 +0000 UTC]

I love the eyes, but truth be told I love all of it ^^ So sweet and pure <3

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DragonKeeper92 [2013-06-13 02:39:55 +0000 UTC]

this looks like it belongs in a museum! i love his wittle face and ears! amazing job, genuinely, i love this!

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ManiacalMew [2012-08-21 17:18:47 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work

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TheHappyDayz [2012-03-23 20:16:46 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful~

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MaddisonCyrus [2012-02-01 08:21:19 +0000 UTC]

Woaahh... this is awessome! great work!

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Brennan16 [2010-09-17 21:02:46 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god Balaa, this is ust amazing!! SO beautiful!! So detailed!! I only WISH I could do details like this.

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dramaspade [2010-08-15 16:53:46 +0000 UTC]

i'm interested in purchasing this painting, do u have it bigger? i want it for my living room wall.

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Hannahbobana [2010-03-19 06:03:44 +0000 UTC]

I love his eyes!!!

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fazzygrl [2010-01-09 04:41:28 +0000 UTC]

So adorable! I like that it has one blue and one green eye.

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Shizuku-Uzu [2009-12-26 15:51:22 +0000 UTC]

this is beautiful! very well done, he looks so playful! I think this picture defiantly says "thank you"!! I love it, your amazing!

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LLAMAS-EAT-PIE [2009-03-15 04:16:14 +0000 UTC]

I love the fur and eyes!

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Shembre [2008-07-11 06:38:22 +0000 UTC]

Extremely wonderful!

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TrailMixer [2008-03-26 02:23:12 +0000 UTC]

wow! amazing pic! lov it! must fav it!!!!!!

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TheDragonMystic [2008-02-11 04:42:09 +0000 UTC]

Your art is so beautiful! It is indeed insperational, and everytime I see a great peice like this I just get up and draw while I still have the insperation Good job!

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FullofSecrets [2008-01-03 03:26:48 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely awesome. ^^ It's really pretty and really well drawn. -huggles Kitty-

It has the same color eyes that I do too. That's new for me.

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Hollytail [2007-09-13 17:53:33 +0000 UTC]

It's gorgeous! I love your realistic style. And the eyes are just adorable!

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knutroald [2007-09-07 15:52:11 +0000 UTC]

Gorgoeus

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Renilicious [2007-08-30 09:15:40 +0000 UTC]

Hi there! I just wanted to say that I like this deviation so much that I've included it as one of the September features from my "Favourites Gallery" in my journal: [link]

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VeryBlackCat [2007-07-09 11:24:32 +0000 UTC]

I love the eyes... They look so alive!

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In-the-dark-and-rain [2007-05-02 18:52:37 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous! The tone's brilliant, it looks so lively. And spookily like my cat [link] He even has the same colour eyes! Really well done

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SleepyDragon0003 [2007-03-23 00:03:41 +0000 UTC]

I would just like you to know that i am an young author and i have been inspired by a lot of your art work. i'm also sorry i cannot comment on all your wonderful peices of art.


P.S i love the different colored eyes in this piece!

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balaa In reply to SleepyDragon0003 [2007-03-23 05:30:16 +0000 UTC]

I am always absolutely thrilled when my work inspires someone else to create..be it the painted arts or the art of words. I wish you the very best of luck in your endeavors and hope in turn you will come to inspire other great minds! Thank you for stopping by and leaving the warm comment, Most certainly appreciated!

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Kyira [2007-01-21 22:24:48 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely gorgeous, the lighting and fur detail is amazing! I can't even imagine how long it'd take to make this.
Great job : )

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potientials4 [2006-12-21 15:58:51 +0000 UTC]

Your work touches and warms the soul,spreads joy, serenity, and peace!!! Thank you for sharing your gift.

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dragonninja27 [2006-12-05 02:59:13 +0000 UTC]

This is probably my favorite piece of yours. Everything is so realistic, from the fur to the eyes, even to the grass. I can only WISH to be as good as you one day :] Amazing job on this

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Taiyo-ai [2006-11-25 19:23:56 +0000 UTC]

^_^ So cute.

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bubbly-pixie [2006-11-07 04:00:37 +0000 UTC]

i really like him. he's really cute. and i resemble him kind of. i love all cats. i'm cocasion/white. i have a blue eye and a sort of green eye. i love being outside wild and free. and i think i can take the warmth better than the cold. anyways, great pic, love it. smile

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Shadow-Ookami [2006-11-06 18:57:39 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful.. love the eyes!

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xPoppetx [2006-10-22 03:53:03 +0000 UTC]

woa, yes this is defiantly my favorite! the colors are esquisit(sp) The lighting on the fur, the expression, it looks so real.

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Fluffyoj [2006-08-21 00:22:24 +0000 UTC]

i almost looks real

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leonberger [2006-07-03 21:15:08 +0000 UTC]

oh my dear lord, this is beautiful! <3

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Rynn19 [2006-06-05 13:12:23 +0000 UTC]

This must be one of the cutest paintings of a lion I ever saw. The fur looks absolutly wonderful, must have taken a lot of time.

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Neko-Luna-Lovegood [2006-04-11 21:18:01 +0000 UTC]

dear god... how...

words cannot describe my respect for this picture....

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Wolf-of-the-Shadows [2006-03-13 00:09:31 +0000 UTC]

the eyes are so captivating... u just cant stop looking into them

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Fatimah [2005-12-27 22:39:46 +0000 UTC]

The detailing in this picture is fantastic exquisite work, I'm amazed at how realistic it looks

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Libis [2005-11-27 02:57:26 +0000 UTC]

The lighting is beautiful

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VeroRamos [2005-11-17 15:41:49 +0000 UTC]

Wow That looks so pretty

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ChayaA [2005-11-14 05:59:27 +0000 UTC]

Golly, gee! The hair and the eyes! Your linework is stunning! Eveything from grass to fur flows beautifully together!

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tupsukorva [2005-10-20 20:11:04 +0000 UTC]

Adorable. It never ceases to amaze me how you get the fur done, its so realistic! I feel like I want to pet him now x)

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nyanamia [2005-10-19 19:06:58 +0000 UTC]

this is amazing. i love the lighting here-you can see that the cat is looking from the shade onto something brighter, like sunlight reflected from the savannah or something. The eyes are so gorgeous and lifelike, especially the green one *is partial to green eyes*
beautiful, keep up the good work
that's it, i'm going to have to watch you.

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azn1x6flame [2005-10-18 18:26:08 +0000 UTC]

Such a cutie! Who can resist that face?

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OuijaBoardum [2005-10-18 14:25:18 +0000 UTC]

you're so good o_o it's refreshing to see a lover of big-cats

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wolffirefur [2005-10-14 01:26:26 +0000 UTC]

Wow... Absolutely amazing on your artwork.
Great to view your artwork like this.

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elliannah [2005-10-02 23:04:47 +0000 UTC]

It's adorable.

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nooby-banana [2005-09-22 01:21:16 +0000 UTC]

The eyes are beautiful! How do you get your fur to look so realistic, if you don't mind me asking? It's just that in close-up pics like these the fur looks like it must've taken DAYS.

Sorry, you've probably been asked this question before.

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ashen-flame [2005-09-11 09:47:55 +0000 UTC]

This is just so gorgeous, and the expression is wonderful. It looks like a photograph where the kitty is intrigued by the camera and coming up to investigate. Beautiful.

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EarthMother4742 [2005-09-10 03:20:40 +0000 UTC]

OMG This is SO beautiful!!! I am so serious!!! BEAUTIFUL! Those eyes... they are simply the best Balaa!!

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