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Sister Bearby `miskis

Digital Art / Mixed Media / Miscellaneous

When the sun goes down and it grows too dark to see
I look within to the Shaman's mystery
I'm on my way~
to die and live, again
Grandmother Earth I cry, give me rest
I take my place with the woman in the West
Show me the Raven and the Bear
The way of herbs and the black obsidian
~Kate Wolf~

Ursus arctos horriblis, The grizzly bear, the silvertip bear.
A birthday present for me sister. June 20th.
I have been meaning to do this for her for years now, since I did [link] and every year her birthday has slipped passed with out it being done...and now that it's done she cannot appreciate it....I'll stop here so I dont start crying.

Feathers taken from a Native American peace pipe she gave my son years ago.
Bear pieced together from photos I took of a stuffed grizzly

on display where I used to work and much painting.
and a subtle glitter texture thanks to =Tracie76Stock

I do try to respond to comments. Life keeps me so busy I find it hard to reply personally to faves, (some day DA will add a reply to fave option) so I thank you now with all my heart.

~Carolyn~

Critique by `AutumnsGoddess Jun 15, 2009, 8:27:22 AM

This is a stirring tribute, and gift for your sister.
The technique is nice and clean, I am especially loving the way the single strands of fur are done and the blending of the shades and the depth of the fur around the eyes.
I think the strands of feathers deserve more attention to detail since they are the only other real element in this piece, they seem a little flat in conjunction with the rest of the piece.
Over all though the shading, the bear, the mottled back ground is very well put together.
I am h oping to see more of these animal spirits from you, they are good for the soul, as well as very original.

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~StormofBlue Oct 15, 2010

All I can really say that it leaves me in awe- the bear grasps firm hold of one's attention, and though so simple-looking at a glance, it is really quite intricate and detailed. Great work.

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`miskis Oct 23, 2010

thank you very much for that.

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~StormofBlue Oct 24, 2010

You are very welcome.

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!TigerLilian Dec 16, 2009

Excellent work! Lovely transition of colors!

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`miskis Dec 19, 2009

Thank you very much.

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!TigerLilian Dec 21, 2009

You're more than welcome!

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~FotoFox Oct 30, 2009

this is very beautiful

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finally have some pictures up go check them out.
eventhough theres only a little bit up for now *.*

`miskis Oct 30, 2009

thank you..an intensely personal piece, I appreciate the comment.

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~TearDropps Sep 11, 2009

Incredible

Very unique

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`miskis Sep 11, 2009

Thank you very much.

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