A bit more effort went into this than the giraffe and iguana, though the background was from the same batch of paint brayered onto paper.
Strictly speaking it's not a sketch, even though I plan to post for Sunday Sketches (so I hope nobody minds)... as well as the A-Z blogging challenge. I'm all in the wrong order this week - my sketches were of long neck and wrinkly skin.
I was a bit disappointed with the scan - there's more green showing than is actually on the piece. What do you think of him. Is he looking 'lion' enough?
I think I'm going to do more like this. They are fun.
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Of course...a majestic, regal looking Mr. Lion with a lovely mane! Love the expression...staring right back at me! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great job, I love the detail...he looks lovely enough to reach out and pet...if one did such things with large male lions! And I post painting on Sunday Sketches, too...I figure my paintings originate as sketches, they just get paint on top! :)
ReplyDeleteRita
Excellent ~ Love his eyes ~ beautifully done ~ ^_^
ReplyDeletebeautiful work..love his upward soulful gaze..and the colors are gorgeous..love the touches of pinky-purple on the nose.
ReplyDeleteVictoria
That is one awesome looking lion! Gorgeous. I think the green beautifully adds to the contrast
ReplyDeleteoh wow Lisa!!! this is such a great piece!!!! wonderful work!!!
ReplyDeleteI think he looks very much like a lion! Love this beautiful king of beasts. Don't you hate when scanners and cameras don't cooperate with our artwork?
ReplyDeleteHe is a handsome beast, wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHe's definitely looking Lion enough! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteWow, that is some lion. You've done him brilliantly. Drives me nuts when the scanner of camera don't pick up the right colours. I don't think there is a rule that says SS has to be a sketch. Hope not or I have been getting it wrong for over a year...just like me :)
Lovely, golden and sunny and regal! <3
ReplyDeleteI like him, he looks kind of friendly as if he came straight from a childrens story book:)
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I love him - his eyes are so soulful. I must've missed your blog for a while somehow as I didn't see the other animals either but I'm off to look at them now!
ReplyDeleteI really like this one! The green adds debth and i think its the perfect amount. Happy SS!
ReplyDeleteOhhh he is so beautiful. His eyes have so much expression to them. Great job
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
LOVE HIM - he seems to be reading my soul!
ReplyDeletecheers, dana
Oh, he is a glorious lion! Majestic lion -like but also soulful. Not seeing any untoward green here
ReplyDeletebeautiful lion, those eyes are amazing. So soulful, they speak volumes.
ReplyDeleteThe lion is fabulous!!!! I LOVE the colors you used and the strokes of lines.
ReplyDeleteI don't know which I like better,
ReplyDeleteyour lion or
the hula-hoop post♥♥
Your lion is fantastic, he looks so real, and so regal. Lovely work, you are so multi-talented.
ReplyDeleteLove the lion! He looks majestic and totally awesome color. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, wow. How beautiful. YOu are talented!
ReplyDeleteLove your lion! Perfect! My sister is a nature artist too...she loves to paint! Very nice and a lovely post. Best wishes to you on your art and writing!! www.sandysanderellasmusings.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHello! Oh yes, I knew it was a liony lion immediately. It's a such a beautiful painting! Very impressive.
ReplyDeleteHappy A to Z-ing! from Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines
Love his eyes. The shadows you have created on his face have come out very well.
ReplyDeleteHe is regal, Lisa! Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Lisa. I love the power and authority which comes through this piece. I also LOVE the colors. :)
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