"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.
38 Comments
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.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 outstandingJohn 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 jobMi 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 workMike 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...amazingmarc doutherd 08 Nov 2006
Now this is master work right here. This woman rocked this image!!!! This is the Shhhhhhhi....!!!!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 workJennifer 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!Emily Reed 07 Nov 2006
Excellent artistry!! Just exquisite, Christina!terry waites 07 Nov 2006
Incredible piece of work, beautifully done