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Published: 2005-11-28 11:19:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 19654; Favourites: 926; Downloads: 2876
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Description I haven't been able to start big projects of late for some odd reason, the ideas are constantly hitting me but everytime I sit down to draw nothing seems to come out right..which is horribly frustrating. So I have taken up to doing whatever random idea strikes me first. This is the result of a sleepless morning.

I was flipping through a book of the world's animals and got stuck on the amphibian section, chiefly frogs..and even more specifically poison frogs. I always thought they were gorgeous but it amazed me just how poisonous they were said to be. I am just awed by the amazing brilliant colors nature assigned the species that inhabit this world and that sometimes those that are most boldly colored, however small and harmless looking can be horribly poisonous. This was the idea behind this. The basic structure of the cat is based on the Jaguarundi cat which inhabits some parts of southern North America and a good portion of South America. The coloring is adopted from some variety of the poison dart frog.

PS: Yeah there are errors in anatomy and such but it wasn't intended to be perfect just a form of venting my frustration..

Prints: yes, 8x10, $10 US plus shipping, print will NOT be watermarked.
Time: 4-5 hours
Tools: ps7
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Comments: 175

WaterlightFading [2012-03-23 19:34:24 +0000 UTC]

it sort of reminds me of a fossa! ^^ gorgeous!

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Katttty920 [2010-09-18 12:05:47 +0000 UTC]

I could tell as soon as I saw the pic that it was a Jaguarundi!
LOL
great pic

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gwheeler [2010-07-10 17:16:08 +0000 UTC]

$10 is a good deal for this art =3
Nicely done~

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tehashz0rz [2010-02-21 23:52:05 +0000 UTC]

very pretty eyes indeed
gorgeous

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Nala15 [2009-12-08 17:59:51 +0000 UTC]

Love it! Love it! Love it!
It looks amazing! The colors and blending are PERFECT! I love the expression. I just want to him!

Great job!

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Chilli-Chann [2009-09-30 18:50:40 +0000 UTC]

It's beautiful!!

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khrisjuhlin [2009-02-27 11:20:04 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful

I used this piece of work for an editorial, so you've been featured here: [link]

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Mythee [2009-02-02 00:14:50 +0000 UTC]

I recognized a Jaguarundi immediately when browsing through your gallery, and the awesome colors make me even happier. I've been a big fans of these cats for a long time, but NOBODY KNEW OF THEM WAAH ;w; *overjoyed*
You're amazing! <3

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lionesspuma [2008-12-07 06:42:56 +0000 UTC]

wow. yiur work is outstanding and i love the eyes

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akela921 [2007-09-28 23:02:29 +0000 UTC]

this looks like my kitty, mocha. beautiful

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grygon [2007-06-17 11:08:32 +0000 UTC]

mind if i add this to the art section of the jaggie gallery?
[link]

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balaa In reply to grygon [2007-06-18 05:27:51 +0000 UTC]

by all means, as long as credit is given Im fine with it..just make sure you say somewhere that I gave you permission. Wouldn't want your site to pop up on an art theft ring . AND I have to ask..are there Black jaggies? O____O???

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grygon In reply to balaa [2007-06-19 04:00:41 +0000 UTC]

yep. there are 3 main colorations for jaggies- black/grey, red, and brown/tan.

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balaa In reply to grygon [2007-06-19 17:39:26 +0000 UTC]

OOH I never knew...was surprised to see the pics of black jaggies in your gallery. WOW looking into their eyes truly is like looking into prehistory...

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grygon In reply to balaa [2007-06-20 23:01:58 +0000 UTC]

i took all those pics to combine a reference gallery for other artists. so feel free to take inspiration and do more jag art. they are the most beautiful cat, imo. tho all cats all, so it's hard to say that and believe it 100%. *g*

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FelineFire [2007-06-01 23:16:27 +0000 UTC]

Perfect anatomy? who cares! the beautifulness of this pic just makes it perfect!
I mean those eyes...:0.*stares*,they are so alive! 8B
all those little veins and the lighting and shading...
and that fur...I really love the markings,its a really clever idea bringing a poisonous frog and a cat together,thinking that nobody has done that before!
And jaguarundis....*gasp*,those little pumas with a weasel coat,are truly amazing,and you represented it great!
You make fantasy almost real,I just want to touch the nose of this one! T^T *pokes histerically the computer*

Anyway greatamazingawesome work as always!

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Frigid-NightMare [2007-05-29 23:35:36 +0000 UTC]

Wow awesome!

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Timain [2007-03-23 14:41:24 +0000 UTC]

With all your stuff, I don't get out of fav'ing pictures! My god, beautiful! But out of what I've seen so far, I'd say this is the one I love the most. The face is so expressive, I just can't look away!

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SilverLiningCloudy [2007-01-08 21:36:29 +0000 UTC]

Absolutly Stunning

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snr657 [2006-12-23 00:46:05 +0000 UTC]

no big projects my @$$ you are da bomb!I love that pic make more make more....pwease!

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tarmy [2006-12-02 21:54:26 +0000 UTC]

i love it (: the eyes just call to you somehow...they're beautiful!
i have--well, my parents have--three cats, and your picture reminds me so much of them!
i love the detail...the eyes especially just pop out
definite +fav, i love all of your work and i will go back to drooling over it now.

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DawnFrost [2006-08-08 02:16:39 +0000 UTC]

love the coloration of the feline (hope i spelled it right i'm a horrable speller) well great picture can't wait to see more

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Arauko [2006-04-19 18:21:15 +0000 UTC]

wow!!! that's amazing!! love your cat-drawings!

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snoangelbabe [2006-03-15 15:00:49 +0000 UTC]

wow. amazing. the eyes are brilliant. i love their color. the detail as well is amazing. great work.

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katarthis [2005-12-28 00:45:01 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. You've pointed out what wasn't right, but let me point out the wonderfully detailed strokes of fur and whisker, the light glinting from the eyes, the wonderful soft focus and shadow lighting on the subject proper, and the beautiful green overlay which just puts the whole thing in the right light/view, and makes it all so much easier to believe we're right there looking at this handsome yet undoubtably dangerous specimen. Be proud of your work dear. You deserve to be.

k

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elliannah [2005-12-16 18:56:59 +0000 UTC]

Pretty eyes, indeed. Beautiful picture.

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LiquidChaos [2005-12-16 01:46:13 +0000 UTC]

*grins* Still some of the most beautiful artwork for felines and unique creatures I see.

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DemonCat8 [2005-12-11 04:32:52 +0000 UTC]

ssssoooo ccuute!!!

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Truculent-Chaos [2005-12-10 14:57:30 +0000 UTC]

Just beautiful!

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EarthMother4742 [2005-12-10 01:45:01 +0000 UTC]

Such beautiful colors!! And oh-so-beautiful eyes, of course! Awesome job, as always Balaa!

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LeadLion [2005-12-09 00:47:54 +0000 UTC]

THere is only one thing I have to say about this picture; Hypnotizing. @____@


Otherwise I couldnt hope to say good about this picture when theres so much good to be said. So, Kudos. O__O

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Z-Darklight-Angel013 [2005-12-05 21:46:58 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful!!!!
such a pretty kitty!!! i love the coloring!!!

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pariahpoet [2005-12-05 17:00:02 +0000 UTC]

I got my print today! *bounces happily while purring*

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Animangel [2005-12-04 23:01:12 +0000 UTC]

beautiful as always!^^

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Goshawk [2005-12-04 00:26:31 +0000 UTC]

The anatomy is actually quite good. The jaguarundi is more lean and weasel-ish, though. This is definately a .

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Pink-Lullaby [2005-12-03 22:22:51 +0000 UTC]

That is beautiful and the eyes are pretty!!

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Il0ve [2005-12-03 21:48:30 +0000 UTC]

Adding to faves, this is awesome!!!!!

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Miraikari [2005-12-03 01:11:18 +0000 UTC]

*gasp* it looks so real ... really good and cute I love it ^_^

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lutra1975 [2005-12-02 05:19:11 +0000 UTC]

Great fur texture and expression!

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Mysty-Phantom [2005-12-02 02:01:22 +0000 UTC]

You know, this reminds me of a fossa.... very stunning, nevertheless! I always love good, vibrant colours.... attracted to them, you might say. And gorgeous eyes!

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balaa In reply to Mysty-Phantom [2005-12-02 04:40:44 +0000 UTC]

mm fossaaa..I want to draw one of them XD

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Minterz [2005-12-02 00:30:19 +0000 UTC]

Simply awesome! -favs-

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dark-lycan [2005-12-01 21:42:48 +0000 UTC]

wow that is so good! sooo cuuuute! crazy colours good job

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Goldmare [2005-12-01 20:49:13 +0000 UTC]

Awww, I love it! So adorable, and what amazing colours. It really has a golden feel to it, and that's so hard to pull off on a computer...wonderful wonderful job! Definately adding this to my favs as well.

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syths-cortex [2005-12-01 19:42:57 +0000 UTC]

That almost looks real!

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00QuothTheRaven00 [2005-12-01 14:54:54 +0000 UTC]

Thats awesome!

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Hekssoster [2005-12-01 11:51:14 +0000 UTC]

Oh those eyes!!!

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pinguin83 [2005-12-01 07:56:04 +0000 UTC]

you know i think this is the most gorgeous thing ive seen from you... i might have to get myself a print for christmas
purrrrdy *drool* +fav too!

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Tabery-kyou [2005-12-01 04:12:25 +0000 UTC]

All I can say is "WOW!"
That looks so good. I sure wish I had your talent.
I must favorite this!

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Kata [2005-12-01 03:09:09 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful composition here! Love the use of blur

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