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Golphee — Cheetah
Published: 2009-09-09 17:03:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 5708; Favourites: 200; Downloads: 420
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I was so disgusted by my recent submission of a leopard in the sunset that I had to make another one to relieve my shame. Thankfully this didn't come out too badly, although I must admit to using photo-reference which helped it along a bit. Reckon it's the first referenced picture I've done in about 2 years ^^But yeah, tell me what you think ^^
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In viewing this compared to your more recent work, I'd have to say you've been very busy. Nice development of skills along the way.
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Thank you! Its always an honour to have people acknowledge improvement. I wish more artists would leave up their old images so that people can see their progression
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You are more than welcome.
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nice one....love it....ill using this picture as part of my project ..thanks you anyway...very2 awesome
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Your picture has been used in this journal 
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i hate to point out but niether of ur submissions are leopards. Both are indeed cheetahs since you added the dark teardrop lines. leopards do not have that, as well there spots and base colours are very different
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leopards do not have teardrops, but cheetah's do not have rosette spots so the cat in the original could be considered either animal, with the flaws being a result of poor anatomical knowledge at the time. Since I intended it to he a leopard however, I will continue to consider it one. :3
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I like when he runs and looks straight ahead at the same time.
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OH A CHEETAH!!! Mine fav animal!!! 
Its soo coooooooooooooooooooool
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DUDE! YOUR SO GOOD AT ART!! I wish I had PhotoShop...*sigh* Then again I'd probably muck it all up with my love of Scribbling. ^^'
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i love it when cheetahs lean over like that XD
This is just awsome!
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Adobe Photoshop CS4 ^^
Thanks for the comment!
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Woot! It looks soooo much better!!!! Background's great, as usual, the actual cat looks something like 50 zillion times better, the markings change really discerns it as one distinct species of cat, and OH MY GOD THE SHADING IS FANTABULOUS!!!!! You actually took my advice!!!! You have no idea what a motivating experience this is for me! See, I see you as a very very epic artist, and myself as a little kid who doesn't know what the heck she's doing (which is true, by the way), so an epic artist taking a kid's advice... This is making me wanna go draw a celebration piece, but I wanna finish this comment first, so lemme hurry up.
You made the head look like a real head. The proportions are amazing, and the EYES. The eyes are completely like big cat eyes!!! The angle of the right rear paw seems a little weird to me, but it would happen in nature, so I guess it's just the fact that I've never seen a non photo image of the paw at that angle.
The colors are absolutely gorgeuos, and the shading style you used totally fits the scene.
Nose looks a little odd to me, but I've been drawing my noses completely weird lately, so you probably don't wanna pay attention to that.
Okay. Lemme get started on the stuff that really sets the mood for this picture (you: oh god, what now). I can't explain it too well, but how you straightened the grass in the foreground of the picture really brings the look together. That and the fact that the tree in the bg is all... smudgy... really makes this picture look amazing.
Despite the fact that the cheetah normally wouldn't provoke this type of reaction at all, I gotta say that this image, what with the setting, the colors used, and the kind of... sleepy-ish... tone really makes me wanna snooze in the afternoon sun (after making sure that all bugs have vanished). But then again, it could be that I'm sick and tired.
Okay. I have to say something. I don't have a YouTube, so I can't post this directly on the video, but OHMYGAWD!!! Your animash to Nightwish's Ghost Love Score made me sniffle with more than a cold! I adored it! ...You must give me lessons on how to work Sony Vegas 7. Or not. But I just had to tell you that. Even Vikuliusik has not yet gotten this type of reaction out of me. If you have not seen Vikuliusik's vids.... Just search for- ... Meh. I'll just shut up now. This comment is long enough that I have to say if you're reading it, give yourself a Klondike as it is.
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lol and thanks for the comment about GLS ^_^ It's still my favourtie AMV I've ever done despite it's age so I really appreciate that you like it too ^^
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If I did not like it I would have to shoot myself. If I could not see the beauty in that AMV I would not be able to live with me. There is no way that I ever could not like it. Oh, by the way, I should probably give you many congratulations for all your other vids too... Ginga- Burning Now I Bring You Hell was a good one too, although I got cut off in the middle and haven't had the chance to rewatch it. And... Um... Oh gawd I forget the names... Let's just say for now that I love all of them and I'll give you my full report later.
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Lol yay! Thankies!
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Lol yay!!
Of course I took your advice lol - it was great advice, and it really helped me improve ^_^ Im glad you approve too
And a huge thanks for writing such a lovely comment about it <3 Makes me feel awwwl special XP
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I think that if I don't take the time to write all these comments, I will be bored to tears. And I like writing crits, and I think I owe you people some after faving all your stuff. And you don't just FEEL special, you ARE special. Anyone who can make art as lovely as yours (that includes all branches of art) is very special. I must draw you gift art soon.
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I have so many cheetah refs, but I never paint them, need to stop being lazy, this is great btw!
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i gotta say you did a kick ass job on this. love it
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.......*twitch* me like.....alot....
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I would say you should put more blur on distanced things like his tail especially between his legs
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ooh nice! ^^ i love the effects with the darker grass in the middleground, and the blurred tree in the background, AND the facial features are well proportioned
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wow its awesome!
*faves*
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