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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 :cry: 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. :heart:
~Carolyn~

Critiques


:iconautumnsgoddess:
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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:iconmorphine-cloud:
Fabulous.... :wow:
Its look is very captivating....

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Frozen beyond the echoes of laughter
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:iconmiskis:
Thank you.

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:iconmorphine-cloud:
Most welcome...

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:blackrose: I gaze upon the mystery, this lovelorn identity...
Frozen beyond the echoes of laughter
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Draconian
:iconnenomistique:
So magical and wonderfull hon
I love it!!!!

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:iconmiskis:
Thank you. I hope she feels it.

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:iconasclaire:
Mesmerizing, I can't stop looking at her, everything in her is a questioning about the world that we share... I bet your sister will love the present :)
:iconcinnamoncandy:
Gorgeous!

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:iconstudio713:
You definitely haven't lost your touch. This is HAWT!!

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:iconsphilr:
The underlying geometric patterns that all of this lush feathering is laid out over is hypnotically beautiful, and the composition very dramatic and powerful; fine work...

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:iconcades2k4:
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she's going to love it :) you are awesome!

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