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KatieHofgard — The Last Run
Published: 2010-08-22 09:10:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 33114; Favourites: 1140; Downloads: 419
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My piece for the 2011 Rare Calendar! Ordering information and more images that will appear in the calendar can be found here:[link]
This happy young gal is a Quagga, an extinct sub-species of Plains Zebra. I took a little artistic liberty with her markings a bit, but if you want to see more images and some information on Quagga's check out the Wiki article
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When I was chosen to paint the Quagga for this year's calendar, the first thing that came to mind is RUNNING. To me, equines embody the spirit of freedom and the joy of sprinting. Nothing thrills like running at break-neck speed across an open field with nothing to get in your way. I'm reminded of my days as a long distance runner, heading out into the open blond plains of Colorado, getting into the perfect rhythm of footsteps, heartbeat and breath, and just being alone and at peace out there.
It was hard to sit still making this painting because I wanted to revisit some of my old running routes so badly! Now that it's done I think I shall, even if it's just for a long leisurely walk.
I got a lot of GREAT critique while streaming the progress of this piece, which I think contributed greatly. Thanks to all who watched and suggested things, I'm sorry I got a bit burned out at the end there are decided to leave it be. Hopefully it still looks ok!
Also cookies for anyone who identifies the birds. Heather Bruton suggested the species, and I thought them very appropriate for a piece depicting a now extinct species.
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Comments: 116
It's a great piece of artwork and has plenty of spirit! The markings you did for this character don't seem too far off. She looks great :3
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As the beautiful Quagga ran through the grass land, she soon discovered the Earth was starting to curve upward for some reason.
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First of all, great work! Love her expression!
Secondly... Are they marabou storks?
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Thank you! Yep, you got it right. They are maribou storks!
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I'm guessing some kind of hornbill or ground hornbill? I hope I'm right I wanna cookie!
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Weird, I thought this may have been a quagga when I saw her stripes... it's a shame they're extinct! Beautiful work, I love the "fisheye" effect.
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Maribou stork? Looks like one, with the mostly bare neck and big head.
This is lovely!
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This is great. You really feel that thrill with her being out in that wide open field free like that. Not only that, but you've got some nice coloring going on here. I really love it!
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Wow, the coloring here is awesome, and I really loved this creature. I didn't knew it once existed before.
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I love this pic <3
The perspective and the coloring are great <3
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californian vulture? but theres some of them left that they discovered recentl if i recall correctly...
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Maribou storks...A dark touch.
Very beautiful.
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*smiles* watching you draw, and listen and interact with the people watching you draw this was inspiring. After it, I ordered the calendar, I cant wait to see this printed and larger.
Stunning, beautiful work there. You are truely a humble talented critter. *offers a huge hug*
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Well done- the pespective is great and I really like the bright, happy and free feeling this piece has. Its exuberance makes for such a great contrast with many of the other pieces in the calendar.
The colour scheme and detailing are excellent.
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Took me a while to get back to you, but I wanted to say thanks! I was hoping to have a nice contrast to the more somber pieces in the calendar, so guess that worked out.
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Absolutely! I look forward to seeing it in the printed version, too.
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Marvelous work! 
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Wow. I can't begin to comment on this. Just, once again, great work.
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I love the way you formed the background, and she''s just beautiful 
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I saw you draw this, and i knew it'd be amazing. But this is awesomer. (yus)
<3
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Great job on the anatomy! The perspective and lighting are great too!
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it was a pleasure to watch you paint this. And it came out beautifully.
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Its amazing. I love her expression. and i know the feeling. I was never a fast runner but i loved to run especially when Stormy was with me. She was faster but i could last longer. NOw i'm lazy but i'd love to run across the horse pasture and imagine what it was like to be a wild horse *sigh*
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I adore this style.
This is a beautiful piece of artwork your cranked out, and I think it is my all time favorite of anything that you've created...
Would ADORE to see more similar to this in the future.
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Hm, it looks wonderful finished!
...and there's those sexy birds again!
Livestream moree, we have fun.
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I really really enjoyed watching you stream this piece, REALLY wish I could have seen the shading process though 
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Sooo pretty. <3 Quaggas need more love. They shouldn't be as forgotten as they are.
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Ahhh so prettiful <3 Beautiful work as always
I'd say they are maribou storks
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I love how the tips of her fingers has a hoof on the end.
And your anatomy is wonderful as always!
Really great job!
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