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Published: 2018-01-18 20:43:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 2016; Favourites: 249; Downloads: 16
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A quick lynx study that turned into a bit more than a study. Lately it's been snowing powder snow and the way it falls so silently from the sky is very calming and inspiring so I wanted to implement that into the piece.

I haven't done much digital art lately, mostly due to my reluctance to work on something computer-related after sitting in front of a computer all day at work. But I'm trying to get back into it! The process for this one was pretty smooth. A shame that I didn't think about recording it! Proud to say I was able to finish it in one sitting and I didn't get distracted by anything so yay!
I tried not to use any blur effects since I think it's much nicer when things that are undefined are represented with less precise and looser brush strokes as opposed to some kind of colour mush. It can be more distracting than you think. Even the snowflakes here are done with a very soft brush.

Hope you like it! Enjoy winter and snow if you have any!

Edit 13.12.2018
I drew this again:



Media Photoshop CS6 | Wacom Cintiq 13HD
Time taken 2 hours

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Comments: 17

brittanynemo [2018-12-13 18:03:35 +0000 UTC]

nicccccccccceee

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SilverSugar [2018-01-21 02:44:02 +0000 UTC]

Ahh I want snow... *tears* I've literally only seen it a handful of times.

But yeah, this piece is lovely! So peaceful.

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ShadeofShinon In reply to SilverSugar [2018-01-23 16:10:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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TheLostDragonRider [2018-01-19 21:13:57 +0000 UTC]

very pretty i love the way the lynx just stands there like 'yes, i know i'm magnificent'

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ShadeofShinon In reply to TheLostDragonRider [2018-01-20 11:16:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Absbor-Phamtusin [2018-01-19 19:15:08 +0000 UTC]

Awesome

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AndreeaLupsaNL [2018-01-19 17:47:56 +0000 UTC]

Well done

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PokemonTrainerNaira [2018-01-19 15:45:27 +0000 UTC]

It really has a relaxing vibe Too bad that the pointy ears, so characteristic of those animals, aren't entirelly visible in the drawing, but other than that the rest of the features (such as the kinda flat face, and the beard-like fur) are well drawn, and make it easy to recognice the animal. Calming picture indeed, and nice effect in the snow.

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ShadeofShinon In reply to PokemonTrainerNaira [2018-01-19 17:14:25 +0000 UTC]

Yeah perhaps the cropping didn't need to be so tight around the top but the ears were the least of my concerns in this one, I was mostly studying the face. But you're right, probably wouldn't have hurt to show them better. 
Thank you!

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Wyvern-1 [2018-01-19 04:24:42 +0000 UTC]

It's snowed a few times over where I live, but it doesn't stick around for more than a week. I really like snow; and I adore lynxes and those ears of theirs. ^_^

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bobosmith01 [2018-01-19 03:37:49 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely gorgeous.

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nigelbug1 [2018-01-19 02:37:06 +0000 UTC]

Pretty

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Kamikan-Lupanari [2018-01-18 23:11:15 +0000 UTC]

So, so pretty. So very calming too. Slow falling, powder snow is the best snow.

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Kamikan-Lupanari [2018-01-19 17:13:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Sophie-Dragon [2018-01-18 22:58:21 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh, you're so amazing at drawing fur, Shinon! The lynx's coat looks fantastic! And those green eyes! 
Amazing job!!!    

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ShadeofShinon In reply to Sophie-Dragon [2018-01-19 05:23:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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EonSylvie [2018-01-18 21:20:11 +0000 UTC]

Pretty

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