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slshimerdla — Lone Courage

Published: 2004-07-09 05:15:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 2877; Favourites: 86; Downloads: 397
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Description This mother wolf stands protectively outside her den. If you look carefully in the darkness within, you may see the tiny pinpricks of light that are her pup's eyes.

My wonderful hubby named this one.

Photoshop 7

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Comments: 65

Ayame-Kenoshi [2005-05-14 02:50:46 +0000 UTC]

Awesome job! The detail is fantastic! The colors blend so nicely together...nicely done!

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slshimerdla In reply to Ayame-Kenoshi [2005-05-24 17:38:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so very much! This one took forever and a day, always good to hear it turned out alright

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o0Acyd0o [2004-11-21 18:13:28 +0000 UTC]

And you were saying about my fur... If I had a brush and I wouldn't have to worry about a hand bitten off, it's almost like I could just...reach out and brush your wolf *-* Holy cow. I like the glitter in her eyes; it completes (to me) the whole of her with that don't mess around with me look. And I really like the eyes of the whelps in the back ^^- -taps- O.o Have you ever done any tutorials? Will you ever, if no? I mean sheesh... -twitch- Your trees and rocks too...I bet one of these days they'll start a hall of...god-liness..stuff..or something, and they'll have to put you in it because everything just kicks ass << I would, anyway. (Baha..Can you tell my classmates brown nosing in class is rubbing off? Not that that's what I mean it to be here, of course.) I can't imagine the patience you must have, and while I probably said it somewhere in a comment to you before, I really do hope someday that I can get my work even half as good as this. Anyway, I haven't looked through all of what's new yet since last time I've been through, but I just found one of my favorites here!

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slshimerdla In reply to o0Acyd0o [2004-11-22 02:29:29 +0000 UTC]

*grin* Flattery will get you everywhere. Thank you so much for the great comment! I haven't done any tutorials on my techniques yet, nope... I still keep thinking I'm not good enough to do so... or at least, not consistently. One time I might try those rocks or fur and get a great result and another... well, not as great. I'm beginning to strongly consider doing a few of them, though, just to see how they turn out. That'll have to be after the first of the year, once I get settled back in the states. But I'll try to remember to do a fur and/or rock tutorial as per your suggestions. Thanks again!

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o0Acyd0o In reply to slshimerdla [2004-11-22 02:48:54 +0000 UTC]

LOL Well, I am serious about what I said. I don't see myself hopping off a computer any time soon though or leaving dA, so as long as I have a way to get updates, I'll be waiting ^^- Take care over there!

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blumgrl [2004-10-17 21:27:28 +0000 UTC]

WOW!

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slshimerdla In reply to blumgrl [2004-10-18 14:26:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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NovemberShade27 [2004-10-17 19:10:37 +0000 UTC]

WOW!! That's very impressive. You have another fav. for this one. *marks*

I love those little puppy eyes in the back. That's genious.

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slshimerdla In reply to NovemberShade27 [2004-10-18 14:22:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I added those eyes in as an afterthought, actually - I like the how the idea turned out, too.

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Sloan47 [2004-10-16 19:25:37 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that is beautiful!! I love wolves to begin with, but this is stunning!

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slshimerdla In reply to Sloan47 [2004-10-18 14:20:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! Wolves really are amazing creatures. And thanks so much for the +fav, I really appreciate it

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StripedTiger [2004-10-12 03:39:16 +0000 UTC]

wow, too nice, very nicely done i just love your style

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slshimerdla In reply to StripedTiger [2004-10-12 04:06:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm purty happy with how this one came out, too. One of these days, I will be able to paint fur as realistically as some of these other wonderful artists. *shakes fist* Gladja liked it

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StripedTiger In reply to slshimerdla [2004-10-14 23:05:11 +0000 UTC]

Lol it is so realistic that pic
yea fur effects are hard, i would love to do realisti fur effects, but i just stick with the soft fur style lol

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haggleman [2004-08-27 09:20:03 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful. The texturing on the wolf and rocks are beyond belief!

The plants on the side of the picture are nice.

But the thing that stands out the most to me is the pose. The wolf is looking off somewhere, which is appealing to me. I don't know why.
Also the eyes and the lighting on the nose are very nice touches.
Everything on this is perfect, the wolf's coat, the background, everything.

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slshimerdla In reply to haggleman [2004-08-27 10:43:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! What a wonderful comment. And thanks for the +fav, as well.

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Melany [2004-08-26 16:24:29 +0000 UTC]

so cute my favorite animal exellent!

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slshimerdla In reply to Melany [2004-08-26 16:28:36 +0000 UTC]

One of my favorites, too. But then, I suppose that's a given since I painted one. Thanks so much!

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eerin [2004-08-16 16:38:53 +0000 UTC]

I love the little wolves' brilliant eyes in the dark, and the overall detail and atmosphere. Thanks for also showing a screenshot of how it was made.

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slshimerdla In reply to eerin [2004-08-17 03:29:57 +0000 UTC]

No problem! Thank you for commenting on it, and I"m so glad you enjoyed it

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saddiamonds [2004-07-27 13:34:31 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing !!!
thank you very much for doing a screenshot of your work ! wow I can't belive that it become a so prefect picture! it must really took a longt ime to get a so good result!
the grass, rocks, fur.. look so real! and the eyes of the babies, how cute ! that's a great detail!:::

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slshimerdla In reply to saddiamonds [2004-07-29 12:20:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm so glad you liked it, and that you took a gander at the WIP piece to see the differences in the result.

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TuefelHundenIV [2004-07-22 06:49:48 +0000 UTC]

I love this picture. 1. Its of wolves. 2. It is very well done. 3. Its got beautiful details and colors.

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slshimerdla In reply to TuefelHundenIV [2004-07-22 07:16:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so very much for both the comment and the +fav.

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crimsonmegatron [2004-07-18 22:33:53 +0000 UTC]

It really is stunning how much detail you put into this. Everything from the fur, to the little things like the eyes in the background really bring you into the picture.
You did really well with the colours too, the scheme is almost photorealistic.

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slshimerdla In reply to crimsonmegatron [2004-07-19 02:23:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much. He was a good deal of fun - I really enjoy these detail oriented pics... and fur is tedious, but wonderfully fun, too. I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for the +fav!

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crimsonmegatron In reply to slshimerdla [2004-07-19 02:36:58 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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weeve [2004-07-11 17:36:27 +0000 UTC]

*gets all choked up* wow, it's rare that a deviation brings tears too my eyes *wipes his nose* very alpha of you, extremely generous for sharing this. The quality is outrageous, and the feeling all about it is simply georgous. the eyes, the face, the stance of innocence, readiness, being aware. to animals, capturing their energy, and aura. they can't speak, but I'm sure in modest terms it would be similiar to thank you. because life is beautiful, life is natural, and real. an animal is not just an animal, but so much more. to capture their likeness in other forms is like painting the stars at night, or playing catch with the sun. such mystic forces.very mind blowing for me, yet I howl at many moons, in the car, shower, and sometimes while laughing. I feel more relaxed, and real around ppl that like animals, are like animals, or animals themselves. having lost a good little friend of mine, I'm happy to see each picture that reminds me of him.

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slshimerdla In reply to weeve [2004-07-12 03:40:44 +0000 UTC]

It's always wonderful to be able to make something that affects someone deeply - I'm so glad that this was able to do that for you!

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kimmygoose [2004-07-10 21:59:30 +0000 UTC]

OMG, that is beautiful! Great job, I love it.

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slshimerdla In reply to kimmygoose [2004-07-11 03:23:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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XtremeDezigns [2004-07-10 20:04:58 +0000 UTC]

Nice job!!! i love it.

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slshimerdla In reply to XtremeDezigns [2004-07-11 03:34:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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EmmaEsme [2004-07-10 02:50:47 +0000 UTC]

OMg!!! *dies* Its wonderful! The grass, the rocks, the fur... the plants! just omg... I- wow... you get better and better! Wonderful work, most definately a !!!

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slshimerdla In reply to EmmaEsme [2004-07-10 03:17:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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EmmaEsme [2004-07-10 02:50:46 +0000 UTC]

OMg!!! *dies* Its wonderful! The grass, the rocks, the fur... the plants! just omg... I- wow... you get better and better! Wonderful work, most definately a !!!

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DoOp [2004-07-09 23:47:43 +0000 UTC]

O_O god you're good O_O fav must!^0^

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slshimerdla In reply to DoOp [2004-07-10 03:19:46 +0000 UTC]

*hops excitedly* Thank you!!

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Psykowldcrd [2004-07-09 21:17:32 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE THIS ONE!!! :faints:
and everything in between.
Grat Job!

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slshimerdla In reply to Psykowldcrd [2004-07-10 03:20:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! She loves you, too.

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RoseHeart [2004-07-09 20:28:21 +0000 UTC]

I wolves!! My fursona is a wolf This is amazing!! The fur effects are very good, every single colour blends together very well, I like the contrast of it, very fuzzy like. I especially like how you did the "fluffy" texture under her head/neck and belly, kind of like my cats. Her colors are so warm, this is one critter I'd love to cuddle up with There really is a difference between fluffy, fuzzy, and furry I belive. Love her eyes, they seem calm yet alert, and very wise. Her legs are so silky and thin, almost shiny, a really good sprinter I guess?
Love your rocks too. Even though the main thing is the wolf, you put in detail even to the farthest point of the background. Unlike me Rocks look genuine, really, with those bits of fungi and plants sticking out, and with that "glittery" look to them. So do your leaves and plants; really shiny and realistic:jawdropping: I am amazed by your trees though! Not many people I see draw forest enviroments so well and deep, really!

This looks very realistic, from a distance you could swear it was a photo :3 I love the little eyes of the little wolflings I must have one! Great job, another masterpiece from you

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slshimerdla In reply to RoseHeart [2004-07-10 03:22:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! I'm so glad you liked her. It's great to hear that my backgrounds are turning out well now, too! Thanks again, sweetie.

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pheonixwood [2004-07-09 17:53:03 +0000 UTC]

Woo hoo it is a print now!!!

Pheonix

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slshimerdla In reply to pheonixwood [2004-07-10 03:23:16 +0000 UTC]

Yay, that it is!

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wolffsart [2004-07-09 14:35:10 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful. Has a very realistic look to it.

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slshimerdla In reply to wolffsart [2004-07-09 14:39:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It was primarily a practice with getting my fur to look a bit more realistic, so I'm glad it turned out fairly well in that regard!

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ebba [2004-07-09 11:18:23 +0000 UTC]

wow, its gorgeous! wolfs are such beautiful creatures

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slshimerdla In reply to ebba [2004-07-09 13:20:08 +0000 UTC]

I agree, they're so magestic and mysterious. Thanks!

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ElvenstarArt [2004-07-09 07:17:10 +0000 UTC]

aw, I see the pups! Beautiful job on this! The fur looks so real and soft.

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slshimerdla In reply to ElvenstarArt [2004-07-09 13:22:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm happy for the most part with how the fur came out, too. Those pups are lucky to have a great mom like that to watch over em

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