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Portrait of a Wolf

"Portrait of a Wolf" is a clayboard piece that is 3.5" x 4.5", and it took approximately 6 hours to complete. This technique involves scratching and painting, in multiple layers, to achieve the hair-like result. The original is available for sale on my website at BigCatArt.com.

The reference photo for this painting was taken by the artist at the "Guzoo" in Three Hills, AB. This wolf was a wonderful subject.

Thanks to everyone who views and comments, the feedback is much appreciated!

Image and all rights copyright Christina Langman - BigCatArt.com.

39 Comments

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Michelle Horvath 01 Apr 2008

That is so amazing, great work as usual!

Loren Carson 28 Aug 2007

You know your animals. What more can I say.

Charlotte Ottilo 10 Jul 2007

Oh my gosh..this is truely fantastic!!! You are very talented and gifted!

annette steens 22 May 2007

Just splendid work, Christina!

Cynthia DeMaio 06 Apr 2007

So life like and so real. Amazing!

Anonymous Guest 06 Feb 2007

beautiful work, wonderful detail. I'm curious as to what type or brand of colour inks you use. I've just recently started to experiment(?) with colours and not to happywith the results. any suggestions greatfully recieved.

Artist Reply: These are simply acrylic paints... not "colored inks". If you'd like more information, please get in touch via e-mail... with your anonymous comment there is no way for me to get in touch with you. :)

Leigh Karchner 01 Feb 2007

Beautiful work Christina! He looks so real! You are right, he is an incredible subject.

Jerie kunitsky 01 Feb 2007

All of your work is magnificant.

Debbie Gray 01 Feb 2007

The textures are just magnificent! I love your work Christina, and your technique is incredible! It is just such a pleasure to view your portfolio! :0)

Lawrence Hickman 28 Jan 2007

beautiful and wonderful composition very brilliant and outstanding

John Enright 16 Jan 2007

beautiful work CL. very impressive brushwork.

Cheryl Singleterry 26 Dec 2006

Looks REAL! Amazing!

Leah Jaarveth 11 Dec 2006

absolutely amazing work!

Joke Schotting 18 Nov 2006

Brilliant work Christina!!!

Lucia Stewart 17 Nov 2006

Fabulous job Christina!!!

William Boyer 16 Nov 2006

great job

Mi MItchell 11 Nov 2006

My new favorite :) awesome, just awesome.

Reba McDonald 11 Nov 2006

Beautiful work Christina.

Vicente Bea 10 Nov 2006

superb! what a display of mastery!

edem jimbo 09 Nov 2006

wonderful work,the texture is awesome,

Cynthia Adams 09 Nov 2006

This is perfection Christina..excellent details and it looks so real.I love it.Exceptional work..I would love to be able to work like you.

cynthia berridge 09 Nov 2006

so very beautiful art work

Mike Beckett 08 Nov 2006

unbelievable! i also thought it was a photograph! and so small...wow!

Renata Cavanaugh 08 Nov 2006

Brilliant work Christina....it look like a photograph...amazing

marc doutherd 08 Nov 2006

Now this is master work right here. This woman rocked this image!!!! This is the Shhhhhhhi....!!!!

David Larson 08 Nov 2006

Fantastic Work!!!

Jeane Nevarez 08 Nov 2006

Gorgeous. I am always amazed at the fur textures you achieve, but this one is something else again!

Laura Smith 08 Nov 2006

Amazing work Christina.. as always!!

Jerry 08 Nov 2006

Superb capture, details, clearity, lighting and mood!

debbie collier 08 Nov 2006

Beautiful work!!!!!!!

Eddy collins 08 Nov 2006

nice work

Jennifer Hewitt 08 Nov 2006

WOW i love your scratch board work, they all look so real! this is fantastic!!!

Jean M. Laffitau 08 Nov 2006

Wow! Amazing, beautiful work Christina!

joan warburton 07 Nov 2006

The detail in the fur is just fantastic!

monique cooper 07 Nov 2006

AWESOME!!

Anonymous Guest 07 Nov 2006

beautiful, excellent, awesome!!!

Anonymous Guest 07 Nov 2006

Do you find it easier to work on a 3.5x4.5? You're an inspiration!

Artist Reply: I actually worked on a 3.5 x 4.5 (just taped off an area on a 5 x 7 clayboard) because I was preparing it for a pre-cut mat I had kicking around... cut the cost for framing! It turned out so well that I think I could have done it larger - but it looks wonderful the way it is framed. :)

Emily Reed 07 Nov 2006

Excellent artistry!! Just exquisite, Christina!

terry waites 07 Nov 2006

Incredible piece of work, beautifully done